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Welcome to Onward Light, a virtual yoga studio

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What we offer

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Meditative Mat Flow

A slow, spacious yoga class that blends soft movement, breathwork, creative meditation, and deep rest.

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Seated Meditation

Guided practices to settle your nervous system, awaken inner clarity, and connect with your inner wisdom.

Grounded Chair Flow

For when you want to move gently with the support of a chair — grounding, stabilizing, and accessible.

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All classes are led live on Zoom and recorded for on-demand access — so you can choose what fits your life and energy.

Our yoga classes are

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Accessible

A gentle, psychologically-sensitive approach that prioritizes how practices feel over how they look.

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Compassionate

Kindness and care are at the heart of everything we do, fostering compassion for both ourselves and others.

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Grounded

We are rooted in deep study of contemplative traditions, guided by integrity, and informed by research and science.

Read more about our values and mission here.

What students are saying

“Being able to practice with Serena has been a great joy in my life. Her ability to guide classes with care and exploration nourished a much more expansive relationship to the practice for me. I especially delighted in her thematic approach to classes, combining elements of storytelling, yoga philosophy, and accessible practices.”
— Veronica B.
“Serena’s style of teaching yoga and meditation reflects who she is: thoughtful, compassionate, informed, sensitive to the needs of her students, graceful, and fun! I have learned so much from her, both about yoga/meditation and about myself. Being with Serena inspires me to be the best person I can be.”
— Renee S.
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 FAQs

  • All our classes and events take place on Zoom. To join, you'll need a tablet or computer that supports the latest version of Zoom. Download Zoom here.

    If you enjoy listening to music during practice, we provide Spotify playlists. You may want to have Spotify installed as well. Get Spotify here.

  • As a first step, you should talk to your healthcare team about your condition as it relates to practicing yoga. Your team can provide you with any movement restrictions or cautions.

    While in class, you should feel very free to modify the practice so that you feel comfortable in both your body and your mind. This might mean doing something different, doing less, or skipping a section of the practice altogether.

    Yoga instructors are not qualified healthcare providers and cannot diagnose or treat any condition. Therefore, instructors’ cues are always suggestions. You know your body and your situation best. Please do what is right for you.

  • After registering for a class, you'll receive an email with the props needed. A yoga mat is always recommended for safety and comfort.

    Here are some common props and household alternatives:

    • Yoga block → Thick book or chair

    • Yoga strap → Belt, robe tie, or towel

    • Blanket → Towel

    • Bolster → Pillows or rolled-up towels

    • Journal & pen

    Props can be found online or in stores. For eco-friendly, affordable options, check out Yogamatters.

  • Yoga is not a form of qualified healthcare and does not diagnose, treat, or cure any medical condition.

    Similarly, psychologically-sensitive and trauma-sensitive yoga are not substitutes for qualified mental healthcare. These terms simply mean that the practices are attuned in order to be more accessible for those who have experienced trauma.

    We encourage all students to consult their healthcare providers before practicing and to modify movements and other practices as needed.

    At Onward Light, we value science and recognize the essential role of Western healthcare. As yoga teachers, we work within our scope of practice, which is presenting general yoga teachings with the option to take what is useful and modify or leave what is not. Our hope is that yoga serves as a supportive complement to a well-rounded healthcare plan.

  • We’d be happy to help! Please email us at hello@onward.community. We can either correspond via email about your needs or schedule a short Zoom session to discuss what you’re looking for and what class might work best for you.

  • Yes and no. We don’t record live classes to protect students’ privacy and to keep the experience interactive. Since we focus on engagement during class, it’s harder to fully demo the sequence in real time as we would for a recorded session.

    However, we know schedules can be tricky, so we provide a separate, pre-recorded version of each yoga or meditation class. It follows the same sequence, theme, and meditation as the live session.

    Because this takes some time to edit, the recording will be available 48 hours after the live class.

    If you want to take the class but can’t make the session time, go ahead register and the class will be sent to you within 48 hours after the session time.

  • Kindly give us an hour's notice if you need to cancel your registration to avoid a charge.

  • You will receive a message from hello@onward.community (please add this to your “safe senders” list in your email provider). The message will contain a link to the Zoom classroom. If you can’t find it, check your “junk” folder or reach out to us at hello@onward.community.

Made for those who . . .

You don’t need to be flexible, experienced, or calm to begin.


These classes are for anyone seeking rest, reconnection, and a gentler approach to contemplative practice — including those working with tender bodies, overwhelm, or life transitions.