Insights & Inspirations Pathway
A heartfelt space for students, teachers, and seekers—woven with reflections, wisdom teachings, and contemplative practices to support your yoga journey.
Rooted in yoga philosophy, seasonal rhythms, and the mind-body connection, these posts invite you to pause, reflect, and integrate. Through regular storytelling, mantra, poetry, and embodied practices, Insights & Inspirations is here for me to share what's on my heart and mind- a living conversation- where yogic teachings meet modern life.
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Not Stealing from the Moment | Nourish & Replenish with Steady Presence
“May our hearts stay open in the storm.
May our voices speak for what is just.
May our hands extend in generosity.
May our presence be a refuge.” — Jack Kornfield Dear friends, The early morning arrives quietly, on the cusp of the fullness that awaits. Monday morning in class, four
Maya Lake-Freeman
Where the Light Gets In | Wintering, Warmth & What’s Ahead
Trees know when other trees are sick and send nutrients underground.
Community is ancient. The forest survives because the roots stay connected.
— @earthlyeducation Saturday evening blessings friends, It’s a bit unexpected to be sending a note tonight, but I’m coming off a nourishing, inspired day and felt compelled
Maya Lake-Freeman
Wintering Wellness: Tending Your Spirit in 2026
“Winter doesn’t rush us toward action. It restores the internal ground required for truth—so what comes next doesn’t cost us ourselves.”
— Tonyalynne, The Courage Practice Soundscape for today’s letter: The Atlantean Frequency — Elements of Water & Air, reflecting the recent Wolf Full Moon in Cancer alongside January’
Maya Lake-Freeman
Right Where You Need to Be | Practices into the New Year
“Remember how far you have come while also recognizing: you are still becoming.”
— Morgan Harper Nichols Mindful Monday evening to you my friends, It feels fitting for me to be listening to this track from the Coming Home Playlist. It’s one I’ve landed us in many times during Savasana and
Maya Lake-Freeman
Harmony, Vitality, Potency, and Heart. Wintering into 2026.
Solstice blessings & mindful Monday to you, dear friends, Shorter write today, I’ve been slowing into this track from the Coming Home Playlist. I’ll be sharing with a potent but simplified schedule over the next two weeks, taking some much needed space to be with family and to winter a
Maya Lake-Freeman
Radiance & Rest | Practicing inside the Season
“You don’t need to rise above this month. You only need to remain inside your life.
Trying not to lose yourself in a demanding season is a quiet kind of courage.
Staying present counts—even when you can only do it in small ways.
You haven’t fallen behind.
Maya Lake-Freeman
Space & Grace: Your job is to follow your Heart
“Your job is to follow your heart.” - Jin Sol This season asks so much of us. It is busy, full, beautiful, tender, and sometimes stretched thin. Many of us are working hard to stay anchored in our hearts while feeling the pull of obligations, expectations, and the noisy consumer
Maya Lake-Freeman
Sparks, Clarity, Courage for the Wintering Heart
“It is the power of the heart to encounter any difficult circumstance and turn it into gold and opportunity.”
— Jack Kornfield Hello dear friends, December begins. Let’s revisit The Atlantean Frequency from the Coming Home Playlist as a soundscape for today’s read- a share from my head and heart, with
Maya Lake-Freeman
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