Attune to Expand - with gratitude, truthfulness & heart.
“Gratitude begins right where you are. When you notice what’s steady beneath your feet, you begin to find solid ground — one step at a time.” - Morgan Harper Nichols
Hello dear friends,
The image above is from a recent fleeting sunrise — one of those luminous, moments that reminds me to pause, appreciate and attune. Even in the swirl of travel, family, tenderness, and holiday complexity, these small moments help me land in Shanti — peace and resonance — so I can meet the season honestly.
As we step into Sagittarius season, fire mixes with wonder, longing, gratitude, and truth. For many, this season holds both celebration, ache, injustice, getting by and everything in between as the winds of vata season continue to carry us forward. It’s okay to be with it all, to embrace, to pause and express. Attunement gives us the spaciousness to feel what’s real and expand from there — gently, slowly, in our own timing.
Alongside attunement, I’m carrying forward the yogic practice of Brahmacharya — as discernment of energy- commitment to my vitality, and right engagement.
It keeps me awake to what nourishes and expands me, rooted in what is true.
We can use the above in supporting our vitality, and when engaging with others- we can pair this with the Brahmaviharas — the abodes of the heart:
Metta (loving-kindness), Karuna (compassion), Mudita (appreciative joy), Upeksha (equanimity — the even, steady heart).
Equanimity does not demand agreement or comfort. It asks
can I keep strengthening my heart as I move forward?
Wellness Wednesday: Pause, Breathe & Connect - Free online
This week I’m with family in Kansas, and I’m keeping our Community Circle open this Wednesday at 11 AM PT for those who wish to pause, breathe, center, and be held in shared presence. Our focus: Udana Vayu (the upward, clarifying wind) — supporting expression, truth-telling, and gentle release — and the Anahata chakra, the seat of compassion, attunement, and wholehearted presence.
We’ll practice for 20 minutes, and connect for 20 mins to stay, process, or share.
A soft space to acknowledge whatever is present — the troublesome and the true — as we approach the holiday and wintering season.
Seasonal Sagittarius Invitations: Attune to Expand
For those who feel ready to open a little wider, here are gentle prompts inspired by Sabrina Lynn:
• Follow what expands you
• Change your scenery
• Move your body, clear your energy
• Tell the truth you’ve been avoiding
• Let expansion begin with attunement
Blessings into December
No matter what season, strife, or sweetness you find yourself in, may you know-
You can practice gratitude and express your truth.
You can show up in passion and tenderness.
You can honor the heaviness and meet the wonder.
You can carry grief, longing, and love together — they are of the same root.
This holiday and winter season is trying for many.
May you be gentle with yourself and others.
May your heart stay open enough to witness the small miracles.
May you attune to what steadies and expands you.
Lokāḥ Samastāḥ Sukhino Bhavantu —
May we all be happy, healthy, and free from unnecessary suffering.
May we all live with more ease.
I welcome you to join me as it serves.
With love, light, and wholehearted presence,
Maya
December Offerings
🌿 Community Circle (Online) — Wednesdays @ 11 AM PT
A free, 30-min midweek pause for grounding, breath, and nervous system support.
➡ Join Us From Anywhere
✨ Friday Flow (Online) — Fridays @ 8 AM PT
A mindful 45-min practice with pranayama and seasonal themes to ground and uplift.
➡ Flow @ Home
🪶 Heart Spring Health (SE Portland) —
NEW! Mondays & Select Tuesday Mornings
6:30 AM | Root & Rise Yoga (60 min)
10:00 AM | Root & Rise Yoga (60 min)
Wednesdays
4:45 PM | Slow Flow Yoga (75 min)
6:15 PM | Ground & Release (Yin–Restore) (75 min)
🌻 Morning Yoga @ Humberside Loft (In-Person) — Saturdays @ 9 AM
A cozy indoor flow to start your weekend.
➡ Details & Registration – Dec 6,13,20 (Spots limited)
Studio Subbing: YoYoYogi — Wednesday, December 10 @ 9am
A spirited, heartfelt flow to ground and uplift.
➡ Inspired Flow
1:1 Support & Membership
💛 Yoga Therapy 1:1 Sessions
Personalized, trauma-informed support for nervous system balance and embodied healing. Online and In Person.
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🕯 Root Support Membership
Access 80+ replays, playlists, and seasonal practices — or offer a one-time donation to support accessible yoga therapy.
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Free Resources
Centering, Mindfulness & Breath Practices:
➡ Practice: @MayaLakeYoga Youtube
➡ Listen: Maya Lake Yoga- Coming Home Playlist.
➡ Read: Insights & Inspirations- Past Blogs & Letters
Some seasonal magic.
