Bloom Where You Are Planted


I haven't been too inspired to write lately, but the truth is, sometimes it's just about starting. I've felt like if I didn't have some profound message, it wouldn't be worth reading. But God speaks to me through people. How am I to know how what I say will affect others? I trust the words will find the hearts it's meant to... and I still stand by sharing My Truth and revealing What's Under My Yoga Pants, despite the Lemon I was dealt as a result.

Now that I'm in a new area, I think it's important for those just meeting me to know my authentic self. I write a lot about my recovery from alcohol and addiction. I had a "burning bush" experience after working my twelve steps, and knew I was meant to leave my stressful, draining job, take a leap of faith, trust the universe and follow my heart, pursuing my passion. That's how YOGA by Brittney was birthed.


I'll be 18 months sober on May 20th - One day shy of my first wedding anniversary. Today, my connection to my higher power is the most important thing to me. God does for me, what I couldn't do for myself. Without Him, I wouldn't have the gift of sobriety. Without sobriety, I wouldn't have the blissful, magical life I live today.

Life is just that nowadays. I see divinity in everything; My Higher Power speaks to me, and I hear Him; I'm grateful beyond measure; I'm living a life of purpose, with love in service to others. Teaching yoga is my God given talent and the gift I believe I'm meant to share with the world.


Since I've moved to Virginia, I've taken some time to build a firm foundation within the recovery community. All the while Yoging, keeping my heart and mind open to the possibilities. I'm currently leading private sessions; by the end of May, I'll be teaching small classes within the Little Rocky Run neighborhood; there'a a chance I'll start teaching at WheelHouse in June and Aria MediSpa in July. Stay tuned as I continue to bloom where I'm planted.

Much Love & Light,
Yogi Brittney



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  1. UnknownMay 17, 2017 at 1:13 PM

    Thank you for sharing your experiences as you are led through new adventures. Yesterday and tomorrow we had/will have class using your video as our instructor. :) I also attended a new class today. It was very different, but feels so right to get back into practicing and learning. You planted that seed.

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    1. Yoga by BrittneyMay 17, 2017 at 1:39 PM

      I can't express how much this means to me! Sending so much love, light and healing energy to you and the Speedway family!!

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  2. Brandon T. H.May 17, 2017 at 11:41 PM

    Nice to see you continuing to move forward!

    We sure do miss you guys! Hank is trying to find a new little dog friend to boss him around.

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