Dr. Yoga Momma

08/08/2026

Wisdom Wednesday with Dr Betsy
Liberating Yourself from Shame: A Yogic-Psychology Perspective
Wednesday, August 12th @ noon

Shame is one of the most universal—and often hidden—human experiences, shaping the way we see ourselves, our relationships, and our place in the world.

In this month’s Wisdom Wednesday, we’ll explore the intersection of modern psychology, self-compassion research, and the wisdom of yoga to understand how shame develops and why it can feel so difficult to release. 

Betsy’s son Pieter is going to join for part of the conversation as he navigates this dance between shame and achievement as a 20-year-old in a complex culture.

This month’s topic was brought forward by a listener wanting a deeper understanding of shame and also emerged in a conversation Betsy was having with Pieter after a particularly hard golf tournament he competed in. Whether you’re navigating your own healing journey or supporting others, you’ll leave with a deeper understanding of how to meet shame with awareness, compassion, and the liberating wisdom of yoga.

08/08/2026

Saturday Yoga with Betsy
Saturday, August 8 @ 9am CST

Join us for a heart-centered yoga practice inspired by the Lion’s Gate (8/8), a symbolic time of courage, renewal, and authentic self-expression. Through breathwork, mindful movement, meditation, and reflection, we’ll explore yoga’s invitation to awaken the fearless heart—not through striving, but by remembering the wisdom and light already within. Leave feeling grounded, open, and empowered to embody your truest self with greater clarity and compassion.

Register to join in person or online, link in bio.

08/06/2026

Heart Meditation….

07/29/2026

Practicing on a full moon.

How are you practicing today?

07/27/2026

My 3 kids just got done performing 6 shows of Newsies at our local community theatre. To have all 3 of them on stage together was a total thrill. Am definitely one proud momma! Plus….might be my favorite show ever!!! 🎭💙👏

07/24/2026

Cyclical Living

We live in the information age and what has been called the age of linearity - constant growth, constant productivity, constant connectivity.

Under all our busy-ness however is a deep remembrance of right rhythm, timing, and the death-rebirth cycle. A part of us knows that we are meant to move in rhythms and cycles instead of straight, goal oriented lines.

The yoga tradition is filled with teachings about aligning with nature, seasons, daily rhythms, the breath, and even the moon cycles.

One of the oldest teachings in the yoga texts (The Vedas and the Upanishads) is that the moon corresponds to the mind - particularly the emotional mind. Energetically, the yogis teach that at full moons, emotions surface more easily, the mind is more sensitive, whatever is present in the mind is magnified, and our capacity to enter deeper meditation is enhanced.

This coming Wednesday, July 29 is the full buck moon, called this because it is the time of year when male deer begin to grow new antlers. Their antlers are soft and velvety, not the hard defensive racks that will eventually emerge. Thus it is a time of rapid vulnerable growth.

The buck moon can encourage us to reflect on what part of us is quietly growing and yet still feels tender. We can allow the illumination of the moon to help us see what is growing within us, and how we might protect what is emerging.

I love practicing meditation and ritual on the new moon and full moon, so am excited to offer a full moon circle this upcoming buck moon with my colleague Kate Moreland. We are doing it to cap off the rewilding course we just taught, but this event is for everyone, not just those in the course.

Long before humans gathered around glowing screens, they gathered beneath a glowing moon. Come join us as we honor the power of the moon to help us look inward, engage in contemplation, release what is ready to be set down, and receive guidance about the next right step. This event will include breath work, meditation, contemplation, and journaling. All the details are below.

Betsy

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07/22/2026

What kind of perfection were you taught to pursue?

Wednesday Replay of Wisdom Wednesday on our favorite flaw: Perfectionism where I ask the group, what kind of perfection were you taught…..

07/18/2026

Grew my first head of broccoli EVER! Never knew growing your own food could be so satisfying!!!!

07/16/2026

For the last 6 years, my birthday wish is to go hiking and river wading at Backbone State Park. Thank goodness my sweet kids are still game! Hands down one of my favorite places in Iowa….💙

07/15/2026

Empowerment from decoding our bodies…..Body Talk

Wisdom Wednesday from 2022