A busy mind isn’t a barrier to meditation — it’s part of the practice. In this post, Serena shares three phrases she uses to meet her thoughts with gentleness and care.

Why livestream yoga? At Onward Light, we’ve built our studio around it. Here's how it supports comfort, connection, and accessibility—without losing the heart of the practice.

Not all growth looks like progress. In this reflection, Serena shares how meditative yoga can support you through the tender, confusing times—where the path forward feels uncertain, but transformation is quietly taking root.

Even the smallest shift can change everything. After a year and a half of navigating illness, I discovered a practice that didn’t fix things — but helped me keep going, gently. In this post, I share the quiet power of pratipakṣa bhāvana, and how small acts of care and presence can shift even the hardest days.

Chair yoga offers more than accessible movement — it’s a steady path to strength, calm, and connection. Discover how.

Wondering if yoga asana is a form of meditation? Here are some ways that the postures can become a meditative practice—and some scenarios that might actually be counter-productive to meditative goals.

Searching for a yoga teacher can feel overwhelming. With so many classes and styles to choose from, how do you find someone who truly supports your practice? Whether you’re brand new to yoga or deepening your journey, these five thoughtful questions can help you choose a teacher who honors your pace and guides you with care. In this post, we explore what to look for in a yoga teacher—and how to know when you’ve found the right fit.

✨ Even Now, We Begin Again ✨
As we open Onward Light and welcome the first week of spring, we explore what it means to begin again—especially when life feels heavy. In this post, I share a reflection on finding quiet courage, softening through compassion, and returning to practice together in community.

Over the past ten years, my practice has shifted from long, structured sessions to simple, steady moments woven throughout my day. In this post, I’m sharing a glimpse into what my personal yoga and meditation practice looks like now—and why those small, intentional pauses have made the biggest difference.

In 2023, my world shifted. Major surgery and a battle with COVID left me in a body that no longer felt like my own. The fatigue was relentless, the pain unshakable. I had spent a decade teaching yoga, but suddenly, I couldn’t move the way I once had. Everything I had built seemed to slip away. And yet, in the stillness, something new began to emerge—a path forward, lit by resilience, kindness, and the quiet wisdom of starting again.

Join Serena for a two-minute meditation break to release.