YOGA BITES: 10/20/2026

Yoga Off the Mat: Don’t let perfection prevent you from getting started

Since making Black Door Yoga a reality back in March, I’m constantly challenged to take action on things before they are perfect. I used to struggle with this; I wanted everything to be organized, neat, and perfect before sharing it with the world.

I found this same habit even on my mat. I wasn’t willing to try a posture because I couldn’t do it without a modification, or just couldn’t do it at all.

Running the studio has been a major force in breaking that habit. If I’d waited for everything to be perfect before opening our doors 7 months ago, BDY probably still wouldn’t have been open! It’s taught me to iterate, to push things out when they aren’t perfect (hello typos) and to trust that I’ll figure it out on the way.

The approach requires me to keep things simple. It’s so much easier to start something new + share before it’s perfect if the goal or outcome is small. Another studio example: I’ve been kicking around the idea of making a marketing plan for 2 months now. Last night, I sat down and made one Facebook ad. It’s not part of a bigger plan yet, but rather than remaining inactive without a full plan in place, I feel confident to start small and imperfectly.

Maybe there’s something in your life right now that you feel you’re holding back on because it isn’t perfect. Or maybe there is a posture that you always skip or modify in class because you feel like you can’t do it well.

Hit reply and let me know where perfection is holding you back – and perhaps challenge yourself this week to see what you’re OK with doing now, rather than waiting for perfection later.

BDY Fall Merch Drop – Store open through 10/31!

Our BDY fall merch store is open now through 10/31! Check out tshirts, crew necks, and hoodies in the shop. You’ll find clothing samples at the front of the studio if you want to try anything on for size.

The store closes on 10/31 so don’t wait to grab your favorites!

Volunteers Needed: Lunch and Photo Session at BDY

Want to be part of a BDY studio photo shoot? Reply to this email to sign up!

I’m looking for 6 volunteers available on Sunday Nov 8th from 11am to 12pm to pose for a variety of photos in the studio. We’ll have a photographer here to take photo and video that will be used on BDY’s website, Instagram, etc.

Participants will receive lunch in the studio at noon when we finish up the photos. If you’re interested and available, please reply to this email and let me know! And thank you for your participation!

Studio Events

Starting 10/28, practice Vinyasa on Wednesdays with Adri at 5:30!

We’re excited to offer another evening Vinyasa class on Wednesdays! Classes are already set up in PunchPass starting the 28th. Note that the 4pm Vinyasa will pause starting on 10/28, returning in the coming months as a 4pm Slow Flow.

Calling all Yoga Teachers – 2 spots left in our Advanced Study Intensive!

Are you a yoga teacher looking for an opportunity to improve your understanding of Pranayama, breath mechanics, and cueing breath during asana? Join guest teacher Sara Basile for a 2.5 hour workshop at BDY, designed to increase your confidence and toolkit for cueing breath.

Purchase a ticket here – only 2 spots left!