2026 Sedona Yoga Festival

This session blends storytelling, yoga philosophy, and evidence-based movement science to explore how yoga and Pilates serve as vessels for resilience, recovery, and self-discovery. I’ll share how my practice carried me through a devastating trimalleolar ankle fracture—an injury that required 14 screws—and how mindful movement not only rebuilt my body but rewired my mindset. We’ll examine how yoga and Pilates literally “turn on” the body in times of injury or challenge, building new neural connections, enhancing cognition, and strengthening our ability to bounce back.

Participants will walk away with both inspiration and practical insight: how to set process and outcome goals, how intrinsic and extrinsic cues can motivate long-term change, and how consistent practice creates resilience that extends far beyond the mat. This is a talk designed for teachers and practitioners alike—anyone ready to explore how energy, movement, and mindset weave together to transform the self.