Love, Presence, and the Practice of Letting Go 🧘‍♀️💍

Last week, I experienced one of the most joyful, emotional, and meaningful days of my life: I had the incredible honor of officiating my daughter’s wedding—a role I never imagined I’d play, and one that filled my heart beyond words. It was the greatest honor of my life. Watching her begin this new chapter, surrounded by love, laughter, and community, was one of the most joyful and moving days I’ve ever experienced. To say it was an honor doesn’t quite capture it. Standing there with my daughter and her new husband, witnessing their vows and speaking words that honored their journey, I felt deeply grounded and utterly full of emotion.

In the days since, I’ve found myself reflecting not just on the ceremony, but on the emotional landscape it brought with it: overwhelming joy, profound gratitude, a sense of letting go, and the quiet ache that comes with transition. After months of planning, of being in my “mother-of-the-bride era," it was all done. As any parent knows, these milestones are layered. They mark not just a beginning for our children, but a shift in our own identities too.

I began to make connections to the experiences I’ve had with practicing and teaching yoga. Yoga teaches us to be present with what is. To stay grounded in the breath when life feels like too much. To hold space for joy and release. To soften our grip and trust the process of unfolding. Officiating the wedding reminded me that these aren’t just ideas we explore in practice—they are skills we call upon in life.

Whether we’re flowing through a familiar sequence or navigating a brand-new role, yoga gives us tools to stay connected to ourselves and to others. It reminds us that presence is the greatest gift we can offer.

The Practice of Letting Go

In yoga, we often speak of Aparigraha—non-attachment. It’s not about detachment or distance; it’s about trust. It’s about releasing control and allowing life to move as it will, with love and grace.

That’s what this wedding called for. A letting go of the little girl I once held, and an embrace of the incredible woman she has become. A stepping back, so she could step forward. A trust in the ability to stay grounded when life introduces a new season.

Practice With Me

To honor this experience and what it brought up, I’d like to share one of my favorite practices. It’s one that holds space for reflection, grounding, and release—perfect if you’re navigating a transition of your own, or simply want to reconnect to your heart and breath.

🎥 This flow is intentional, with space to pause, breathe, and feel. I hope it supports you in whatever season you’re in.

Final Thoughts

Officiating my daughter’s wedding reminded me that life doesn’t pause—it flows. And in that flow, we’re invited to show up fully: in love, in presence, and sometimes, in the practice of letting go.

Yoga helps us with that. On the mat, and off.

Thank you for being part of this journey with me.

With love and breath,

Sandra