Kirstin C., Somos Yoga Participant

“I love how Stephanie explains the benefits of each movement and how the stretches we hold, relate to how we experience life! The idea that we tend to hold our breath when we stretch and how it relates to how we hold our breath in life when things become stressful. Remembering to breathe through it is important in both! Or, how balancing becomes easier when we focus gently on a spot ahead and how in life we tend to lose balance just as easily when we drop our focus! Love the connections! Also, I love the Cactus Arms! This alternative to holding my arms gives me more strength and forces me to open my chest so I don’t feel inclined to scrunch my shoulders! Love it all! 🙂 “

Published by Stephanie Marie

Stephanie Marie began practicing mindfulness, meditation, and yoga in 2013. Nine months into her practice, she found her voice and launch her Mindfulness blog, Illuminated Voice. She is a group facilitator, yoga teacher, empowerment coach, and founder of HeartSpace Circle. In her free time, she enjoys taking art classes, listening to music, exploring the city, and spending quality time with loved ones. Stephanie holds a B.A. in Human Communication from Arizona State University and studied improv, acting, filmmaking, and anything related to her passion, human connection. As a blogger Stephanie writes about the importance of vulnerability, listening to your inner voice, honoring yourself, and speaking your truth.