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So—It's Been a While Since I've Been Here, But Welcome!
But that doesn't mean yoga teaching, learning, and growing have stopped! Maybe you're the same: when you have the time to do your yoga...

Tracey L. Kelley
Aug 27, 20242 min read


Why You Need to Just Lie There
Ahhhhhh, savasana. The best part of a yoga practice! You might also know it as shavasana, (pronounced shuh-VAH-suh-nuh), Corpse Pose,...

Tracey L. Kelley
Oct 10, 20212 min read


Self Study: The Body Keeps Score
Trauma awareness is a key aspect that helps us understand ourselves and others. While most people recognize post-traumatic stress...

Tracey L. Kelley
Aug 12, 20212 min read


Sometimes Community Is All That Matters
I'm a firm believer that yoga is for every body (and say that frequently across this site). It's also for every mind and spirit—at least,...

Tracey L. Kelley
Apr 30, 20213 min read


Legs Up the Wall -- Perfect for Fall
(or anytime, really!) The one word that describes Legs Up the Wall, or Viparita Karani, is scrumptious. Once you find the positioning...

Tracey L. Kelley
Sep 23, 20202 min read


It's Okay Not to Be Okay
One of the most challenging aspects of dealing with recent events such as coronavirus, police brutality protests, political unrest,...

Tracey L. Kelley
Jul 13, 20202 min read


It's That Time: 108 Sun Salutations! Whoo-hoo!
Happy Summer Solstice! Saturday, June 20th is the the longest day of the year in the Northern hemisphere, with approximately 17 hours of...

Tracey L. Kelley
Jun 18, 20202 min read


TKY Home Sessions for You
So here we are, experiencing an interesting time in our world and thus, self-care practices are more important than ever. I've wanted to...

Tracey L. Kelley
Apr 25, 20202 min read


Curbing the Nature Deficit
Won't even pretend: I'm not a fan of snow or cold. Never have been, even as a kid in Southern Michigan when some of the best sledding...

Tracey L. Kelley
Feb 8, 20202 min read


In Just 66 Days, It's All Good!
I'm always interested in how we function, and what levers can be flipped to continue making positive changes. I was under the impression...

Tracey L. Kelley
Jan 8, 20201 min read


Resolve...to Accept
Do you make resolutions? Did you know that of the 60 percent of Americans who make resolutions, roughly 80 percent won't keep them? Ugh....

Tracey L. Kelley
Dec 21, 20191 min read


A Change in Relaxation Approach
For the longest time, I stood fast to the concept of not imparting too much of myself into Final Relaxation, or Savasana. There are many...

Tracey L. Kelley
Oct 2, 20192 min read


Self Study: Warrior Goddess Wisdom
I keeps stacks of books like this all over the house. They're often helpful when I need to set a tone first thing in the morning, am...

Tracey L. Kelley
Aug 30, 20191 min read


How to Really Piss Off a Yoga Teacher
There. I said it. With that exact language. When you read more, maybe it'll be easier to understand why. (After all, yogini or not, I'm...

Tracey L. Kelley
Jun 4, 20195 min read


Being a Yoga Tourist...Sort Of
It's important to try a variety of yoga styles and disciplines. Otherwise, you'll never know where "home" is. Without question, I'll be...

Tracey L. Kelley
Mar 13, 20192 min read


Self Study: Changing to Thrive
The start of the new year often prompts people to consider resolutions, intentions, goals, and plans. For some, they don't have any...

Tracey L. Kelley
Jan 7, 20191 min read


The Book Baby Has Arrived!
All the feels! The project I set an intention to complete while working with other yogis in a December 31st workshop two years ago...is...

Tracey L. Kelley
Dec 1, 20181 min read


Innnhaaaallle and Exhaaaaaale
Don'tcha love it when your teacher says this repeatedly during class? Oh, but it's important! In all my current classes, we learn one new...

Tracey L. Kelley
Nov 16, 20182 min read


What I See in Final Relaxation
So I confess: when I'm teaching, I'm watching you. A lot. Like, all the time. Feel creeped out yet? :) As much as you take your cues from...

Tracey L. Kelley
Oct 23, 20182 min read


Self Study: You Are Here
I think fall is a great time for more contemplative reading, especially for those of us who live where the leaves fall, the days shorten,...

Tracey L. Kelley
Sep 12, 20181 min read
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