yoga | life | love

In my everyday life, I'm a play-at-home mom, yoga teacher, life photographer, writer, online contributor, Tahoe-lover, a sucker for dark chocolate, dark beer, coffee, cartwheels, boardgames, and a life well-lived barefoot and pants-less. I...

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where there is pain in the world, may we be generous with our actions with each other listen learn unlearn help stand for truth dismantle systems that continue to cause harm let not ourselves go bitter, instead do better through love, understanding faith and trust that we’ve got each other we leave this world with nothing but our good deeds as caroline myss would say, sitting on our meditation cushions is not enough. we must be willing to be a fiercely loving force in this world, acting our good deeds. #anuprising #youaretheprayer #deathnotinvain #donoharm #lovematters #devotion https://www.instagram.com/p/CA0fZe9B5yp/?igshid=4609ru7cpr8b

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Today, I taught my first in-person class in over 2.5 months. I cried. I don’t have words to express how grateful I am for community. To be around each other, moving, breathing, laughing again. It felt surreal, almost a dream. To @buckasana, @jjjmmmeee, and @momentomyoga — thank you. Thank you for being an example of unwavering love and support to bring us together. It absolutely fucking matters that we come together. Hug. Touch. See face to face. Smile. Laugh. Cry. Feel each other. Connection matters. It is our life force. It is not up for debate. Thank you for showing up for you, for each other, for life. You all inspire me to do the same. #communityisimmunity #momentomyoga #momentom #movementismedicine #wearestrongertogether #thisismyyoga https://www.instagram.com/p/CAqQsBehq-S/?igshid=12z8l5z5vc5d6

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wunderkammer perhaps the only truth that exists is curiosity, by nature curiosity for curiosity’s sake because once we know some-thing we’ve begun to wrap our experiences emotions and perceptions to the truth it then takes on a another life form, meddled and molded to fit the boards of our own needy story we are both selfish and social, by nature a walking contradiction in seeking truths, even if the purity of such no longer exists #writewhatsreal #writingbynature #writewithme #threetruths #holywomanhood #writingprompts #writeandflow #writeclubnow #wunderkammer (at Kyburz, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAY94amhhHz/?igshid=34co3n78af5u

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it is not fear of other or that thing it is the fear of death a life of regret, desires, and wishes we may pivot our day to day new but it cannot replace our relationship with mortality, the thinking we are beyond, that we must hold tightly onto every bit and thing to believe death is morbid, is another name for fear death is life, life is death to be fully alive, is to die each day ask yourself: what can i put to death today? what can i bring to life today? #writewhatsreal #writingprompts #holywomanhood #writeyourheartout #writewithme #lifeisdeath #deathislife #holyandwholly https://www.instagram.com/p/CALSYu9BlKl/?igshid=1bcplknu49hzy

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it’s not a burnout it’s burning within kept by muzzling sizzling and seething holding tight and in the actions, or lack thereof, others void of truth hushed by payout, viewership and use she’s been quiet long enough her words clear with reveal they shake like quake, awakening integrity intact for it’s the only currency she holds what she thought burnout was instead a wild, fiery burning within for truth to be unmasked she waits in patience settling for nothing less #writewithme #writewhatsreal #writeclubnow #saywhatsreal #writingonthewall #holywomanhood #writeyourheartout #womenrising #holyandwholly https://www.instagram.com/p/CAJS4Y9BHWo/?igshid=1dsajxohqqqx8

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active vs passive = practice both. there was a time i had an “oh, shit” moment learning active range of motion vs passive. i wrestled with movement for some time, even demonizing a lot of moves on the mat. i had to label something “bad” in order to share the “good.” our minds have a way of warping the perception of our truths, according to what’s “right” for us. it took me some time to figure out i don’t have to label something “bad” and push it away. instead, we can learn a helluva lot more by including “the thing” — understanding through curiosity and generosity. when it comes to active vs passive, we can practice both; each having purpose towards balance in the body. both can be taken to extremes and both can teach us what our work is. like the times we are living now, we don’t have demonize someone or something in order to justify our truths. we all have different experiences, influences, emotional states, and ideas of moving forward. if you find yourself in high states of adrenaline, hyperactivity making others out to be wrong — challenge yourself to look for what’s right. find the humanity in the human. this is our practice, this our our yoga. lead with curiosity and generosity, inclusion. see others in their highest selves and let’s see ourselves at our highest. to love humanity, is to love the human. #thisismyyoga #yogatidbits #yogamama #holywomanhood #howtoyoga #activevspassive #movementismedicine #feelyourway https://www.instagram.com/p/CADsfYUhn8W/?igshid=18j8ymtp9nph8

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In flow, I trust. In trust, I flow. #flowstate #thisismyyoga #yogamama #holywomanhood #yogatidbits #movementismedicine #writeandflow #onebreathatatime (at ZUDA Yoga) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_0fTUJBZ0Z/?igshid=dyfr22o01do

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in no particular order. reminder: it’s not my job to live up to your standards and it’s not your job to live up to mine. #spreadideas #donoharmtakenoshit #orgasmsandsoul #saywhatsreal #holywomanhood #holymotherhood https://www.instagram.com/p/B_qi6FihehI/?igshid=t2phof76gd55

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If you want to go fast, go alone; you want to far, go together. We get it, it’s crazy out there. These times we are living are uncertain. We can’t control what’s happening outside but we can control who we are during. We created Sacred Soul Survival 2020 to give you our best tools and teachings. @amkzing and myself are committed to doing the work. The work doesn’t mean we get it right or perfect ourselves, this work is about getting real and using tools in our belt when life gets hard. This is a two week online program that focuses on breath, yoga, meditation, nutrition, and more. What you’ll get: - Zoom training classes (live & recordings); April 27, 29, May 4, 6th. - Access to daily Zuda classes. - one 1:1 meeting w/ AMK or Steph. - Community Connection & support. Join us from anywhere you are in the world, all are welcome. Share with a friend, loved one. Let’s help each other thrive! Sign up at www.zudayoga.com Or visit the link in my bio. @zudayoga #sacredsoulsurvival #zudayoga #thisismyyoga #breathelifeintoyourlife #thisiszuda #liveyourtruth https://www.instagram.com/p/B_VARCDB9d3/?igshid=13l0pfre4lxip

[stephynow]

Mother-Lover. She’s the biggest giver we know, teaching us that life is always on time. #earthday #loveyourmother #motherlover #holyandwholly #holywomanhood #sacredsoul #breatheyourbiome https://www.instagram.com/p/B_Tl9tZDT5Y/?igshid=wo6fewlv2j42

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Old post-tit, same idea. Let’s write together tomorrow (Tuesday) at 12pm PST / 8pm London, UK. You + me + zoom = writing to release. Sign up for write & flow on my website (link in bio). You’ll get a link to class when you sign up, if not, send me an email at stephaniebyoga (at) gmail (dot) com. For my weekly online live yoga class offerings: Monday’s: 9:30am pst, vinyasa 4:30pm pst, vinyasa Tuesday’s: 9am pst, vinyasa 12pm pst, write & flow Thursday’s: 12pm pst, vinyasa To join live classes and/or practice with me for free, visit my website. www.stephbirch.com https://www.instagram.com/p/B_NXBSzhXuL/?igshid=p9jc2fpreiw7

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Tune in and turn on. #surrender #playitloud #thisismmyyoga #zuda7for7 #holyandwholly https://www.instagram.com/p/B-fYYcjhkJk/?igshid=1osbpe52k6u59

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I’ve started laying on sidewalks. It’s like laying in the grass, only more firm and less itchy. PS — I’m teaching write & flow Tuesday’s at 12pm PST via Zoom on @zudayoga. You can reserve your spot on www.zudayoga.com, on their MBO, or visit my website in my bio. Write & Flow is Write Club with a little movement to connect to our bodies before we journal. It’s $10 drop-in or free for Zuda members. Join me anywhere you are in the world and let’s take our hearts, pen to paper. #QTlife #wherethesidewalkends #outsideisfree #lookupchild #holymotherhood #writeandflow #writeclubnow #writewithme #writeyourheartout #holywomanhood https://www.instagram.com/p/B-XLL1oBChS/?igshid=74azqtohox7a

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Last week, I was a guest on @kristaripma’s podcast. I share my take on how to stay grounded through times of uncertainty. We chat about influencer responsibility and not feeding panic, how I’m parenting at this time, dumping your baggage on others, why it’s vital to have boundaries and be willing to walk away from business and people that no longer feel sacred. “As an influencer, you have a responsibility to not share bulls*t for the sake of attention...” Oof. We went there! Have a listen to today’s episode and subscribe to @authenticaudience on iTunes. One of the best ways to support podcasts is to subscribe to them. @kristaripma is one of my marketing gurus and she’s always been an advocate for me to go out and do big, scary, audacious things. By following and listening to her, you can’t help but be inspired to do life in big ways. You can find the podcast on my website (under move with me) and linked on my stories. #authenticaudience #thisismyyoga #holywomanhood #holymotherhood #thinkbigpicture #feelbigpicture #holyandwholly #saywhatsreal #writewhatsreal #writeclubnow #truthbombs #podcastlife https://www.instagram.com/p/B-NB69yh_4y/?igshid=1r7uizgffev2

[stephynow]

Let your life be living proof that love exists. #thisismyyoga #loveliveshere #holywomanhood #holymotherhood #writeclubnow #writeandflow #loversgonnalove https://www.instagram.com/p/B-Fve_cBind/?igshid=10uv8p93aclbi

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Insert your joy here. I have found myself a few times this week proclaiming amongst friends that I feel really freaking good. Joyful, in fact. There are moments when I feel like I “shouldn’t” feel this way during such times. Absolute nonsense! Fuck off should, I mean it. And send grace to those that attempt to should you. By god, if you can tap into your joy, please do. And please share it with others. If we have the capacity to give, then we must give. What moments of joy have found you this week? For me: - teaching my son to hula hoop, so fun! - daily dance parties - soul posse sneaks - getting outside, making out with trees - reading & meditating w/ Dr. Joe Dispenza - yoga twice a day, breathwork - watching our garden grow - helping studios and teachers all over the world feel confident to create online classes - extra sleep - making art, seeing art everywhere - feeling grateful to be alive Share yours below so we can feel your joy with you. #inlivingjoy #loveliveshere #thisismyyoga #writeclubnow #writewhatsreal #writeyourheartout #becomingsupernatural #holywomanhood #holymotherhood https://www.instagram.com/p/B-CrMGsBrV9/?igshid=1uwzkr3kj1jt1

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how to hug: heart to heart, belly to belly. 30 seconds minimum, at least 12 times per day. #huglife #hearttoheart #bellytobelly #microbiomehealth #breatheyourbiome #natureisperfect #ilikebigtreesandicannotlie https://www.instagram.com/p/B97l4sjBAHb/?igshid=19bfhi2vioxkk