08/31/2026
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I just came across this photo of Dolly Parton doing yoga with her teacher, Larry Payne.
After a sweet little moment of reflection, my immediate thought was…
Of course Dolly was a yogi.
And I don’t mean simply because of how she looks, her flexibility, or whether she ever rolled out a yoga mat.
I mean the way she has lived her life.
There is something deeply yogic about staying rooted in who you are while living in a world that constantly tries to tell you who to be.
About knowing your worth without needing to diminish yourself or someone else.
About finding joy, sharing what you have, lifting others up, laughing at yourself, working hard, loving deeply, giving generously, and continuing to show up as you through every season of life.
Yoga, to me, has never just been about putting your body into a shape.
It is a practice of coming home to yourself.
Of learning how to hold both strength and softness.
Of staying connected to your center when life gets loud.
Of recognizing that we are all connected and allowing that awareness to shape how we move through the world.
And somehow, when I think about Dolly Parton, I think…
Yep. Of course she was a yogi. 🧘🏼♀️✨💗
Maybe some of the most beautiful expressions of yoga aren’t always found in a studio.
Maybe sometimes they look like a woman with big hair, rhinestones, an enormous heart, and a lifetime spent reminding people that there is plenty of room in this world for us all to shine.✨
Photo from Larry Payne
08/21/2026
What if your Saturday started with both strength and calm? 💚
Join me this Saturday at 9:00AM for Calm & Strong VariYoga at Arkansas Yoga & Therapy Center.
We’ll take time to breathe, move with intention, build strength, and improve balance and mobility.
My classes are welcoming, encouraging, and designed to meet you exactly where you are.
Whether you’re brand new to yoga or have practiced for years, I’ll guide you, and you decide what feels right for your body.
I’d love to practice with you this Saturday. 💚
Arkansas Yoga & Therapy Center
1949 N Green Acres Rd
Fayetteville, AR 72703
479-521-9642
aryoga.com
08/16/2026
You don’t have to be completely burned out to need a break.
Sometimes the signs are quieter.
Everything feels like a little too much.
Your patience is a little too short.
You’re tired, but you keep pushing anyway.
This week’s **Weekly Stretch** is about catching those signs a little earlier—and how yoga can help us slow down, check in, and give ourselves some breathing room before we hit empty.
Taking care of yourself works a whole lot better *before* you’ve got nothing left. 💚
Come roll out your mat with us this week. 🧘♀️
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Arkansas Yoga & Therapy Center
www.aryoga.com 📞 (479) 521-9642 | ✉️ [email protected]
08/10/2026
Join me this evening ->
Marvelous Monday VariYoga
Mondays 6:00 PM
Arkansas Yoga & Therapy Center
Start your week with movement, breath, and a fresh perspective.
Whether you’re brand new to yoga or have practiced for years, this class is designed to meet you where you are. We move with intention, breathe deeply, build strength, improve flexibility, and create space to slow down and reconnect.
Modifications are encouraged, and every pose can be adapted to fit your body and your needs.
✨ $25 drop-in
✨ Other options available
✨ All props provided
Come discover how a little movement can make your Monday feel a whole lot more marvelous!
Strong body.
Calm mind.
Marvelous Monday.
Arkansas Yoga and Therapy Center
1949 N Green Acres Rd
Fayetteville, AR 72703
479-521-9642
aryoga.com
08/10/2026
This was my view during Imati Yoga at Good Dog Cafe this morning. So beautiful, we need more green in our lives 🌲🍃🌿
Let’s go together next Monday at 9:00am! Eva is an amazing teacher and she’s ready to share every Monday at 9:00am.
This is the kind of thing Eva says just when I need to hear it, “When we care for and love ourselves fully we make the world a better place. Let’s show them how it’s done shall we?” ❤️
