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Austin & Fredericksburg • Oct 2026 The October Self-Care Ritual Release the Spirits of Stress & Fatigue Embrace calm in the midst of the spooky season. As autumn nights lengthen across the Texas Hill Country, the energy of October invites both celebration and turning inward. Yoga therapy offers a grounding sanctuary to calm the nervous system, quiet restless thoughts, and restore your seasonal equilibrium. Seasonal Special Event Delicious Deep Stretch A gentle practice design

Fall into Fitness Celebrate my birthday with me at the Studio or Virtual! Do you like a giant gym or do you prefer a more neighborhood feel, with clean floors, Hill Country views, and a very enthusiastic welcome. If you choose the latter, come get to know us at Yoga by Dayna. Yoga, CoreFirst Bands, and Pilates bring the best out of you. From nurturing to disciplined workouts, we are here to help you shine. Fall into fitness in the best way possible. Monday, October 5 9:1

Services | About Dayna | Book Session Tennis Elbow It's good to be home. Traveling stimulates the mind. We observe others unlike ourselves doing all sorts of activities. We experience a change in weather, different foods, and a different bed. Coming home to what we know can be rewarding but daunting as we pick up the pieces and get back to our routine. May you be blessed with some travel and may you enjoy coming home again. In this week's blog, I'd like to address two sport

Services | About Dayna | Book Session Pop goes the shoulder! Happy weekend from Winter Park Do you have shoulder pain? Is it more often in the front or the back of the shoulder? Do you have elbow pain? Do you play golf or tennis? Did you play golf or tennis in the past? Do you have a tear in the shoulder or elbow? Is it partial or complete? Have you torn a tendon, a labrum, or the rotator cuff? How does one make sense of all this? This is our topic this week. I’ve w

Services | About Dayna | Book Session Inner thigh pain? Happy weekend everyone! We enjoyed a full week in the Frisco area, where our first grandson was born two weeks ago. Watching mom and dad create structure around a newborn's eating, sleeping, and pooping habits is quite exciting. All three are doing well as they take it one day at a time. A few evenings were spent with my husband's old college and work buddies. I had a great time getting to know their wives and gir

Services | About Dayna | Book Session Moving Through Pain Aging is a journey of transition, but it shouldn't mean leaving behind the activities you love. Whether you are navigating the recovery of a knee replacement, managing hip stability, or simply feeling the stiffness of years well-lived, there is a path toward safe, fluid movement. I've seen firsthand how yoga therapy can transform one's relationship with their body. It is not about perfect poses; it's about reclaiming y

Torn Meniscus or Torn ACL. Which is worse? Happy August 23rd! I hope you have managed to stay cool these days. We had a mild start to summer but it all caught up with us this August. This week I will attempt to answer a tricky question concerning knees. Knees are already tricky yet remarkable. The most common knee injuries involve the meniscus and the ACL. I tore my ACL in college during a dancing performance. My mom gave me 2 Valium afterwards for the pain. It didn'

YOU ARE INVITED TO MORE FREE PILATES REFORMER CLASSES! TUESDAY, AUGUST 11TH @ 4:00-4:50 PM, @ 5:30 PM WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12TH @2:00-2:50 PM, and/or FRIDAY, AUGUST 14TH 11:00-11:50 AM CHOOSE 1, 2 OR ALL 4 @ Pilates Addiction 5145 RR 620, G-170, Austin, TX. 78732 (across from Randall's) Hi everybody! Just a quick note this weekend to invite you to a FREE PILATES REFORMER CLASS. All men and women 18 years and older are welcome. -Looking for 4-6 friends and family to tak

YOU ARE INVITED TUESDAY, AUGUST 11TH 4:00-4:50 PM 5:30-6:20 PM CHOOSE 1 OR BOTH @ Pilates Addiction 5145 RR 620, G-170, Austin, TX. 78732 (across from Randall's) Hi everybody! Just a quick note this weekend to invite you to a FREE PILATES REFORMER CLASS. All men and women 18 years and older are welcome. -Looking for 4-6 friends and family to take my class(es) for my Test-Out. -These are lots of fun! Invite your friends or kids. *Happy hour celebration to follow the 5

Boat Pose for Deep Abdominals Core Strength & Balance Engaging your core in Navasana helps improve your balance on and off the mat. By focusing on steady deep breathing while contracting the abdominal muscles, you cultivate a sense of inner equilibrium. Navasana can be practiced on your mat, on a cushy chair, and on a Pilates Reformer. Key Concepts: - Catch the abdominals by starting with a flat back lean. - Placing your hands behind your head enables you to deliver the

Get Ready for Free Pilates in Steiner Ranch New Studio Announcement: Steiner Ranch Big news! I will soon be teaching a few classes at the new Pilates Addiction location opening in Steiner Ranch on August 20th. This space is absolutely gorgeous and features the very latest in high-end Pilates equipment. Happy Sunday yogis, friends, students, and family, Happy 3rd week of July! I am in San Antonio for 3 days of Intensive Pilates Reformer Training at the brand new Pilates Ad

BE CURIOUS To be curious is the opposite of judgement. Go into a prickly situation with the curiosity of a cat. Observe before reacting. Be CONFIDENT Actually, cats are good for this analogy too. Have you ever seen an insecure cat? You own your body and you know your body better than anyone else. Be Compassionate Celebrate that you woke up this morning. Somebody didn't.

The technique for setting up PLANK POSE starts with establishing your base. Connect your hands or forearms to a wall in front of you and press into it with intention from the armpit. The action of pressing into the wall firmly will help engage serratus anterior muscles and create a stable base for your shoulder girdle. Your shoulder girdle cannot be purchased on Amazon. It’s the entire system of muscles working together to stabilize your shoulder. Shoulders are the most ve

Dear Yogi, We are back in Texas after a very full week in Isla Mujeres. One of my favorite parts of teaching abroad is the opportunity to meet folks from all over. In this case, most travelers were from Texas. However, we met a few from Austria, South Korea, and Mexico. The couple from Guadalajara and I enjoyed a yoga/pilates class totally in Spanish. I was secretly thanking my friend and student Ines for practicing Spanish with me during our sessions together in Austin.

The Psychology of Pain Learning to move safely in order to relieve suffering as you get things off your chest is key. Learn to ground yourself. Learn to breathe. Shock, Grief, Learning, Adjusting "It’s important to be kind to yourself", says Diana Naranjo, a PhD, who works with patients managing diabetes and cystic fibrosis. "When you first learn about the illness, there’s often a trauma response: shock and grief about the loss of a healthy self. You’re also taking in a l

Where did my voice go? Difficulty expressing thoughts and emotions fearfulness or shyness impulsive speech neck pain or stiffness thyroid disorders sore throat mouth ulcers earache jaw pain temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders dental disorders hoarseness hearing challenges My dear reader, you may find it interesting that I am choosing to write about the throat this week. There's a reason. While reviewing my notes from Yoga Therapy training, I came across information tha

People are drawn to yoga therapists for personalized, holistic support that blends physical postures, breathwork, and meditation to address specific health challenges. They seek out these professionals to relieve chronic pain, manage mental health issues like anxiety and trauma, and empower themselves with sustainable, self-care tools. Yoga therapists offer personalized, holistic support using postures, breathwork, and meditation to address specific health challenges. Clients

I was walking into one of my favorite restaurants in Steiner Ranch the other day when a woman approached me. She saw the magnet on my car, Yoga by Dayna, and wanted more information. As we walked up a flight of stairs to Vaquero’s, I noticed she had difficulty navigating each step. Grimacing, she mentioned that she has bursitis in her hip. It has greatly slowed her down. She is in the midst of physical therapy but doesn’t have a longer term for repairing the original ca

Retirement often brings a mix of relief and uncertainty. For many seniors aged 60 to 75, this phase can feel like a loss of identity, beauty, and purpose. Concerns about falling, restless legs, and unsettled minds add to the challenge. Some struggle with posture that no longer supports their confidence, while others feel overlooked or taken advantage of by family. These feelings can chip away at a person’s sense of worth. Yet, this stage of life holds immense potential for gr

Hello, dear readers. If you are in the Austin, TX area, I hope you have been able to take a moment to appreciate the recent rain. Since today is Easter Sunday, it's a wonderful opportunity to reflect on something you are grateful for. I know this isn't always easy, especially when life seems to bring difficult tasks or overwhelming interruptions—even in an otherwise full and fruitful existence. Whether you are feeling grateful, or perhaps a little bitter, anxious, or deeply t