Yogic practices support overall health through bringing care and attention to mind and body in specific ways designed to cultivate union with one’s self and harmony with others. Physical aspects of yoga include gentle stretching, stillness, strengthening, focus and releasing tension to support overall well-being. We can adjust and vary yoga postures for safety and accessibility so anyone of any body shape, size, age or ability can experience the benefits.
Currently, I am grateful to be partnering with Midland Yoga Collective to offer weekly Gentle Yoga & Meditation, with occasional pop up offerings as well. Gentle Yoga & Meditation is an opportunity to gently stretch, strengthen, steady, release and de-stress with meditation built into the practice.
“I couldn’t have asked for a better experience considering the depths from where I’ve climbed. Such a special class and first experience. Thank you for making me feel so welcome. The movement was the perfect level for my back, body, and mind. You and the studio brought me peace.” — Tessa
Ready to join us? Feel free to read more about my background with yoga, review the Client Agreement for Yoga with Amy Phoenix, then register below or email for more information! Registration is preferred and limited to 10/class, but if there’s space drop-ins are always welcome. 🪷
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Saturdays @ 11am – Gentle Yoga
Sunday March 29, 2026 – Yoga for Families (Register by March 22nd)
Background & Practice
When I became pregnant with my second child in 2002, I knew I needed more support and preparation than I had with my firstborn. As I looked into options, I found yoga for pregnancy and developed a practice that nourished both my baby and me.
Each morning, and sometimes throughout the day, I would move through a series of yoga asana postures, reciting a poem for my baby’s strength and wisdom. Yoga movements, meditation, breathing and vocal toning became my safe haven during pregnancy — as well as a solid preparation for what was to come.
My son’s birth was smooth due to the months of yoga practice and a solid support person who encouraged me to use what I had learned to ride contractions and bring my baby into the world peacefully. Each subsequent pregnancy was supported similarly (five children in all), and yoga continues to hold a special place in my life.
Almost twenty years after that first yoga class, I took part in three trainings to share yoga with others: Yoga to Transform Trauma with Catherine Ashton, Well-Bean Children’s Yoga & Mindfulness Teacher Training with Jen Rapanos and Alignment 8 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training: Living & Leading an Aligned, Accessible & Authentic Practice with Keri Kenney. All three of these trainings highlighted the importance of supporting people in sacred space, extending the practices in welcoming ways that nourish body, mind and the creation of community. Sharing these transformational practices in a trauma sensitive way opens the door for people to befriend themselves with curiosity, gentleness and courage – no matter what is going on for them, or what they’ve been through.
Although yoga has come to be viewed as a trend in some areas, any practice which is timeless and has health benefits will outlast a trend. Yoga stands the test of time and the invitation to practice is open for anyone who chooses to explore how it could be supportive for them. What I love most about yoga is its accessibility and adaptability. Anyone can reap the benefits because yoga is an art of coming inward to ourselves, our relationships and our lives with curiosity, care and attention which supports quality of life and health.
Currently, yoga is available online and locally through small group classes, workshops, gatherings, retreats, programs for organizations and private sessions. Please email to discuss how yoga can support you, your next gathering and/or organization.