Let’s GOAT!

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In 2019, at 39 years old, I was diagnosed with cancer—something I never saw coming. I had always thought I was pretty healthy, so it really made me step back and re-evaluate everything. As I dug into research, I started to see how much chronic stress and high cortisol levels can throw the body out of balance, creating the perfect environment for illness.

That realization changed everything for me. I began exploring nutrition, exercise, and holistic health with a deeper understanding of how they all work together to support the body. I also focused on mindfulness and stress reduction, knowing how much our mental and emotional well-being impacts our overall health. That journey eventually led me to become a yoga instructor, where I found healing through movement, breathwork, and presence. I knew I wanted to create a space where others could experience that same sense of renewal.

That’s how goat yoga came to be. It’s a chance to unplug, breathe, laugh, and reconnect—with yourself, with nature, and, of course, with some playful goats. It’s not just about the poses; it’s about finding joy in the moment and releasing stress in a natural, lighthearted way. My goal is simple: to help people feel good, find balance, and maybe even leave a little lighter than when they arrived.

Small Steps

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“The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and starting on the first one.” ― Mark Twain

The key to completing big tasks is breaking them up into small manageable steps, that way you build MOMENTUM. If you keep waiting for a large random spurt of energy to get a gargantuan task done then you will be waiting a LONG time and that task is only going to get more and more daunting. The hardest part is always getting started so in addition to breaking it up into smaller steps you can:
1) choose an accountability partner (this person will hold you accountable for starting- they may provide tangible help, moral support, or even some tough love).

2) Take breaks. I typically do 20 minutes of work followed by a 5 minute break where I get up, walk around, eat a snack, etc- whatever works for you to keep you alert! Some people do 45 minutes of work followed by 15 minutes of break and that works too! Just be realistic about how long a break you can take before you start thinking “I can just do the rest of this later”

3) Reward yourself!! Even for small things. It’s always so much more satisfying to indulge in your favorite treat or play your favorite game or put on a face mask and relax with some tea when you feel like you’ve earned it- hold out for that feeling!