10/26/2026
I was only 19 when I was told I had TMJ.
Overall, not a huge deal, but still fairly young to have.
If you aren't familiar it's essentially a disorder in the jaw joint which can be caused through numerous conditions that creates pain, inflammation, etc.
My diagnosis was pretty much a "well you're depressed and have TMJ. That's why your jaw hurts and you have migraines.
No real solutions, just dismissal.
Not long after, and at the time entirely unrelated,
I began yoga.
I was drawn to yoga for the mental health benefits and as an escape from the state of my life at the time.
As I awkwardly bumbled towards some semblance
of inner peace and acceptance,
the physical benefits of yoga were settling deep within.
The first notable change?
Less jaw pain and fewer migraines.
Yoga (and therapy!) had given me the tools of breathwork, meditation, and body awareness.
These tools helped me to live mindfully.
Mindful living brought awareness and the ability to catch the tension rising.
This is yoga.
No more, no less.
A remembering to return to the body,
to the present moment.
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Whether in person or online, there are ways we can connect in a yoga practice.
*In person studio classes
*YouBloom Yoga YouTube channel
*Zoom classes
Check the link in my bio or reach out to me for more info.