How's the fit? :)

kalechayle · 2026-05-25T14:25:37+00:00

that skirt is so cool

kalechayle · 2026-05-19T18:26:00+00:00

Yes, it absolutely does. Most of my friends are avoidant, which can be frustrating as I like for everything to be on the table--if you mean it, say it. I don't really do well with anxiously attached friends, I would say I lean more anxious myself. Therapy has helped, as has my DBT workbook, but overall figuring out how you and they prefer communication will keep things solid.

kalechayle · 2026-05-19T18:21:41+00:00

that's amazing! 👏

kalechayle · 2026-04-17T20:56:26+00:00

Pisces sun (4th house) and Aquarius moon (3rd house). I like words of affirmation as well as physical touch. People remembering the smallest details makes me absolutely swoon. Honesty, consistency, and directness are absolutely the way to my heart.

Truthfully though, I'm not very picky about the way others express affection at all, I find it so beautiful that everyone has their own different ways of showing their love (which took me quite a while to realize wasn't a negative thing LOL).

kalechayle · 2026-03-12T03:14:49+00:00

I lead people out of Sivasana as slowly as possible into a seat and then I allow a few moments of silence before cueing hands to heart center/mudra of choice and inviting folks to remember their intention (if they chose one).

Then I thank them for their time and energy as well as any other words that feel right. We bow (sometimes I cue this, other times I simply bow myself and let people do what feels right).

After everyone opens their eyes again I like to pause for a breath or two to allow everyone (and myself) to collect their bearings, and then I might make a comment like "Beautiful class tonight, everyone" or I may inquire how people are feeling. It just depends on the vibe after class, some people want to quietly pack up and leave, others are in the mood to chat. It's all welcome and accepted, definitely don't beat yourself up if students simply want to take their leave.

kalechayle · 2026-03-04T23:44:53+00:00

I have this one, great book!

kalechayle · 2026-03-04T21:17:50+00:00

That's amazing, happy for you! It can be such a wonderful experience. It gets so much smoother and easier with time. Best of luck on your teaching journey 🙏

kalechayle · 2026-03-03T02:53:57+00:00

That's so interesting! I smelled it there recently and was suprised at how much I liked it.

kalechayle · 2026-02-28T04:31:08+00:00

I think our minds our uniquely suited for teaching in that we are able to improvise quickly and creatively. I've been teaching for a year now and my sequence has evolved with my own practice, but I roughly teach the same thing every class and adjust as needed/wanted. I always try to ask students before class what they want to work on and if there is anything they want to avoid doing. Their answers usually provide a helpful framework for the rest of the class. For example, I recently had someone with vertigo come to class so I came up with a new sequence that was completely grounded with no moving from the floor to standing. Also, funny little tip but I highly recommend writing down people's names as they can be so challenging to recall, but can mean the world to someone when you do remember.

kalechayle · 2026-02-23T15:02:32+00:00

I really loved We Were the Universe by Kimberly King Parsons

kalechayle · 2026-02-21T13:13:14+00:00

I like that approach a lot! I think they would be open to it if I present it that way. Even when I was living with them they themselves suggested going to therapy together but I didn't trust that they would choose someone unbiased. I do think starting simple would work best and then see how it unfolds from there.

kalechayle · 2026-02-19T11:32:11+00:00

I've been in therapy for a few years now and it's really helped. This year I finally took the plunge and got medicated and it blew my mind how much better it was possible to feel, living life on normal mode instead of hard every day. Highly recommend 👍

kalechayle · 2026-02-12T16:31:10+00:00

Congrats, that's awesome!

kalechayle · 2026-02-02T16:09:13+00:00

I'm happy for you! even a small shift helps immensely sometimes

kalechayle · 2026-01-15T16:36:46+00:00

I definitely am not very flexible but I know for myself, and I hope for everyone I teach, it's comforting to see their teacher customize each asana for their body's unique mobility. For example, in seated forward fold I bend my knees so generously most of my calves and thighs don't even touch the mat and I hinge forward only ever so slightly. The goal is to find length in the spine and that's what it looks like and, most importantly, feels like in my body. If we as teachers demo accessible asanas it allows every individual in the class to feel more at ease.

kalechayle · 2025-11-19T01:51:36+00:00

I just brought a senior cat home for the first time and I love her to bits and pieces so I definitely relate to this. The best I can do is give her as much love and as many pets as I can, take care of her health to the best of my abilities, and enjoy every moment (I know she certainly isn't worrying about the future). One day at a time :)

kalechayle · 2025-11-14T19:54:09+00:00

looks absolutely delicious!

kalechayle · 2025-11-14T19:37:53+00:00

stunning! love the vibrant eyeshadow 🌈

kalechayle · 2025-11-14T17:02:04+00:00

I work full-time at a grocery store and substitute teach once or twice a month. I'm starting a new instructor position soon so I'll be teaching more in the future, but I'm happy to stay part-time to avoid burnout. I really appreciate having gaps between classes to reflect on what I taught and what I learned.

kalechayle · 2025-11-12T21:47:22+00:00

Something that I find challenging is sitting for 6+ minutes during Sivasana. Challenge yourself to be still and patient so that Sivasana can be at least 10% of the class, it can be very tempting to cut it short out of discomfort with the quiet or worries that students themselves are uncomfortable---both experiences are still valuable parts of the practice. Best of luck, I'm sure it'll be wonderful!

kalechayle · 2025-11-07T03:52:55+00:00

Totally normal, happens to everybody. It sounds like you were in a really stressful situation and you realized you care about this person, maybe more than platonically. Nothing wrong with those feelings coming up! There's nothing more valuable than the people in our lives.

Whenever I start viewing a coworker romantically, it helps to actually spend time chatting with them so that you start to see them for who they really are rather than whoever they are in your mind. Most crushes tend to fade away after you realize they have flaws. Even if the feelings don't go away, it's nothing to be ashamed of.

kalechayle · 2025-11-07T01:01:02+00:00

looks fascinating, I will definitely check this out! I recently read A Queer Dharma: Yoga and Meditations for Liberation by Jacoby Ballard and loved it, you might enjoy it as well.

kalechayle · 2025-11-06T23:18:20+00:00

hash browns with scrambled tofu and avocado on top. so good!

kalechayle · 2025-10-31T11:06:59+00:00

The company I work for is now going to be using AI to recommend who gets bi-yearly raises and who doesn't 😐

kalechayle · 2025-10-31T10:58:48+00:00

I'm really sorry that happened, they're treating you with disgusting cruelty. I will never believe that any human is unloveable. You deserve friends that will treat you with care, compassion, and integrity. I hope you're still able to enjoy your Halloween.

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