I’ve had some conversations recently that have me thinking about what it means to be consistent in our lives and, more specifically, in our self-tending, self-care and self-devotion practices. I think that we sometimes forget that the practice itself is not the end - it is simply a means by which we exercise our intention to tend ourselves more lovingly, our goal to care for ourselves more fully, our desire to create meaningful shift within ourselves that naturally ripples out into the world. Getting on the mat or the meditation cushion, walking in the woods, creating beauty and joy - these are the things we do to keep our hearts and toes pointed in the direction of self-devotion.

This line of pondering brought me to something that a teacher of mine, Valerie Louis, once shared in a workshop. In this gathering, she challenged us to consider what regularity of practice might look like if we removed the expectation that it occur at even intervals of time. What if we allowed that regularity of practice could include anything that we return to?

I talk more about this is the video musing below:

I learn so much from all of you.

Interestingly, these conversations and this line of pondering reminded of the remarkable uniqueness of every single person's path and purpose. In practical terms, I realized that I had inadvertently created an obstacle for some of you in accessing the practices, teachings and offerings that I guide throughout the month - specifically, some of you need to be able to drop-in; the upfront, longer-term commitment simply does not work with the pace and rhythm of your life or the capacity in your nervous system.

At the core of my teaching is that you are your own most qualified guide; I am simply along for support, encouragement, and to hold the flame of your self-belief when you feel challenged to hold it for yourself. I excel at partnering with you to create the fertile ground for sustainable, life-affirming shift to take root and flourish.

I also know - deep in my bones and alive in my heart - that any amount of devotional practice serves us better than no amount of devotional practice. The path of liberation (moksha in Sanskrit; central to the path of yoga) is lined with the stepping stones of devotion; it will always lead you home, it does not matter how quickly you walk, it matters that you walk.

Your wisdom will guide you to the frequency of practice that will move you along your unique path in alignment with your intentions, your capacity and your specific purpose in life - I trust this is true with my full being. So I've eliminated the barrier of commitment to access most of my virtual offerings and I've added some in-person offerings through these lovely, aligned local host studios.

You can now drop-in to my virtual offerings!

​Calm, Clear & Courageous morning meditation circles on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7:30AM ET - drop-in for $11 (sliding scale as low as $3)

​Restorative Yoga​ (usually the last Sunday of the month at 6:30pm ET) & Moving Meditation (usually the second Thursday of the month at 9:30am ET) - drop-in for $15

​Uplift the World: group energy healing circle (one Sunday a month at 7pm ET; this month May 17th) - drop-in for $11 (sliding scale as low as $3)

​Soul Deep Session - schedule a single one-to-one session with me when you could use a little support, an energy boost, some soothing for your frazzled nerves, an uninterrupted hour of undivided attention and grounded presence - $99

You can also drop-in to my monthly in-person classes!

Mystic Movement (1st Saturday of the month at 10:30am ET) - a soothing Saturday morning slow flow/strong Hatha yoga practice; hosted by The Earth Yoga Studio in Montoursville - drop-in for $20 (* SPECIAL: Saturdays in May = bring a friend for free)

Deep Rest Restorative Yoga (1st Monday of the month at 6:30pm ET) - an opportunity to get a little rest and feel a little rejuvenated through supported poses using ample props; hosted by Mindfully Aligned in Berwick - drop-in for $15

Yoga Beyond Asana (2nd Wednesday of the month at 5:30pm ET) - a teaching circle focused on month-by-month exploration of the wisdom tradition that underpins the asana practice we are more familiar with; we are currently moving through Patanjali's Eight Limbs of Yoga; hosted by Mindfully Aligned in Berwick - drop-in for $15

Moving Meditation (every Thursday at 9:30am ET) - a Hatha yoga class guided as a way of connecting more deeply with the patterns and possibilities within you; hosted by Mindfully Aligned in Berwick - drop-in for $15

Personalized Private Offerings - want to book a one-to-one or small group in-person session? Reply to this email and let's get you scheduled.

The path of devotion is a winding path for most of us. When we release the demand of consistency of practice confined by regularity of time - daily, weekly, monthly, etc - we free ourselves to navigate the path as it unfolds before us without the shame of "should have" and the fear of "I'm not doing it right".

You cannot fail at being you.

Devotion, in whatever frequency it occurs, will lead you home.

Sending you Love,

Tawnia

What else I'm up to:

🧘‍♀️ Join me for in-person yoga classes and events: I am heeding the call to get back in the studio to guide classes in-person and am thrilled to be collaborating with local studios and friends to make this a reality.

Mystic Movement at Earth Yoga Studio (Montoursville, PA) - first Saturday of the month at 10:30am (next class May 2nd)

Deep Rest: Restorative Yoga at Mindfully Aligned (Berwick, PA) - 1st Monday of the month at 6:30pm (next class May 4th)

Yoga Beyond Asana: Exploring the Wisdom Tradition at Mindfully Aligned (Berwick, PA) - 2nd Wednesday of the month at 5:30pm (next class May 6th exploring the third Yama, asteya - non-stealing)

Moving Meditation at Mindfully Aligned (Berwick, PA) - every Thursday at 9:30am (join me tomorrow, April 30th)

🏖️ Yoga on the Beach season is here! - join me on the beach of Lake Jean at Rickett's Glen State Park this summer for a gentle yoga session; free and open to everyone; all ages welcome; register through the park's event page​

2026 dates (all classes from 9-10am ET; in case of inclement weather, class is held in the Visitor's Center)

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