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Taylor Lee Hitaffer

Heart2Brain Yoga

Empowering Heart, Brain, and Body through Trauma-Informed & Accessible Yoga

Our newsletter is crafted for yoga teachers, caregivers, and holistic practitioners seeking to create supportive, accessible spaces in yoga. If you're interested in trauma-informed principles, adaptive teaching strategies, or simply want to expand your approach to yoga for diverse bodies and minds, this newsletter is for you. Subscribers receive weekly insights on accessible yoga practices, trauma-informed tips, teaching resources, and heart-centered reflections from my work with children and private clients. Expect behind-the-scenes stories, actionable advice, and inspiring resources to make yoga inclusive and impactful for all ages. Plus, gain access to community events and exclusive content to deepen your teaching journey.

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Sep 05 • 2 min read

Come Back to What Nourishes You

Namaste, Reader.

Late summer often pulls us in many directions—family schedules, new beginnings, and endless to-do lists. In this season of multitasking, it’s easy to lose sight of what truly matters. Yoga offers us the gift of presence, teaching us to return again and again to our center.

Jane Kenyon captures this beautifully in her poem Coming Home at Twilight in Late Summer:

We turned into the drive,
and gravel flew up from the tires
like sparks from a fire. So much
to be done—the unpacking, the mail
and papers…the grass needed mowing….
We climbed stiffly out of the car.
The shut-off engine ticked as it cooled.
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And then we noticed the pear tree,
the limbs so heavy with fruit
they nearly touched the ground.
We went out to the meadow; our steps
made black holes in the grass;
and we each took a pear,
and ate, and were grateful.

Her words remind us: even when the world is asking for our productivity, we can choose presence. We can pause, notice beauty, and receive nourishment in the simplest ways.

When the mind feels scattered, try these yogic techniques to cultivate clarity and calm:

  • Breath Awareness (Pranayama): Slow, even breathing helps anchor the mind. Try inhaling for 4 counts and exhaling for 6.
  • Single-Pointed Focus (Dharana): Choose one object of attention—your breath, a candle flame, or a mantra—to train the mind toward steadiness.
  • Body Awareness in Asana: Move with intention rather than rushing. The practice becomes a moving meditation.

💭 Meditation + Journaling Invitation:​
Like the pear tree in Kenyon’s poem, presence can bear fruit when we pause long enough to notice. To help you focus, here’s a journaling prompt:

“If I focus on only three things this Fall that truly nourish my body, mind, and spirit, they will be…”

Take a few breaths, write freely, and notice what rises to the surface.

This season, may your practice remind you: you don’t need to do it all. You only need to do what matters most, with presence and intention.

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From My Heart 2 Yours,
Taylor Lee Hitaffer, RYT-500, CYMC
​Heart2Brain Yoga​

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Empowering Heart, Brain, and Body through Trauma-Informed & Accessible Yoga

Our newsletter is crafted for yoga teachers, caregivers, and holistic practitioners seeking to create supportive, accessible spaces in yoga. If you're interested in trauma-informed principles, adaptive teaching strategies, or simply want to expand your approach to yoga for diverse bodies and minds, this newsletter is for you. Subscribers receive weekly insights on accessible yoga practices, trauma-informed tips, teaching resources, and heart-centered reflections from my work with children and private clients. Expect behind-the-scenes stories, actionable advice, and inspiring resources to make yoga inclusive and impactful for all ages. Plus, gain access to community events and exclusive content to deepen your teaching journey.

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