routine - repetition - reward

there has been a certain lightness to my being lately. i feel as though every passageway within is open. my heart feels unconflicted and whole. my physical vessel feels light and buoyant. and my mind feels not only clear and determined but the strongest it has ever been. i realize, this is the happiest i have been in the whole of my life. i am so grateful.

i love the beginning of a new year. it is the permission, though unnecessary, to begin again. to chart out new dreams and hopes. and to step into a new layer of self after shedding what no longer serves. i am excited for all that i will accomplish this year, what is planned by me, and what will find me in the mystery of what is planned by the universe.

a part of the joy i have been feeling has come in large portion due to my maltese, max. on january 2nd, max arrived from a maltese breeder based in bluefield, virginia. in anticipation of his arrival, i ordered an owner's manual, a playpen, doggy beds, and all the accouterments. what struck me when learning about my new dog-child is the mantra, “routine, repetition, reward.” it got me thinking, i could use this mantra for my life, too. if i commit to something daily (routine), and i stick to it (repetition), i can achieve what i set my mind to (reward).

my life has changed completely. there is not a choice i make about my daily to-do that does not consider max’s well-being. he has not only put my life in perspective but has filled me in ways i never knew pets could. waking up to his excited loving face, coming home on days when he is with the dog walker to his wagging tail, every crevice in my heart has been filled. max brings out the affectionate, joyful, and playful part of me, it’s quite liberating. 

yogawithnya.com has had a refresher allowing you to now book your private yoga and reiki sessions online. also, the women’s yoga retreat to ethiopia version 2.0 is set for october 25-november 3, 2020. i would love to share my ethiopia with you, send me a note to learn more about the itinerary for the trip and make your $500 deposit to reserve your spot.

linda lang and i are devoted to cultivating one teacher per year, we are looking for one student who would like to go through our private yoga alliance approved teacher training program. send me a note to learn more.

i hope 2020 has you also light and buoyant. if i can be of service to you and help guide you to where you want to go, do not hesitate to reach out.

may you also be immersed in something daily, that you love to repeat, and that rewards your efforts!

as jack kerouac said, “be in love with your life, every minute of it.” it is all a gift!


big love,


Nya.