Since I was in my early twenties I longed to be on a mat but I used to be so afraid of the perfect poses and the acrobatic side of the practice that I’d end up judging my body, and giving it all up as, unfortunately, many others do.

Having spent my formative years in Mexico, I transitioned into the role of an editor for newspapers and magazines dedicating nearly 15 years to this profession. Subsequently, I relocated to the United States, where I pursued alternative career paths outside the hectic atmosphere of newsrooms. I also decided to recommit to my yoga practice.

With time, I found that by focusing on yoga’s real purpose, I can experience the benefits of regulating the nervous system (asana/breathwork) and soothing the mind (meditation).

I’ve come to understand that I don’t need complicated postures to connect with myself. I still don’t and won’t have the perfect poses and flawless balance but I find my stillness here.

Today I have a peaceful home in yoga.

You can build a stronger relationship with essential postures, become more comfortable at your pace, and ultimately achieve a deeper focus: this conscious asana can calm the mind for longer periods. You can rethink yoga by shifting your practice from “fitness” into a complete yogic experience that might support other physical intentions.

And if you’re into meditation, you can establish a steady practice while cultivating a closer relationship with your breath and a nourished lifestyle.

This is my intention, to bring light to the deep roots of yoga that might otherwise be lost class after class. Yoga philosophy and its practice are an ancient and proven method when embraced gradually, one step at a time.

The yogic experience isn't merely a tale; it's as tangible as discerning its nuances independent of your thoughts or even the words of a teacher. It's profoundly individual when embodied.

I offer simple practices for foundational and somatic awareness. By honoring the sense of inner space from your physical and energetic body, a realistic approach to yoga and meditation can be attained.

My name is Raquel Issenberg. Don’t quit, just modify and stay.