Yoga and Recovery

When we come to our mat, we allow ourselves to witness our own experience as a spiritual being. We can see how our addictive behaviors, as well as the addictive behaviors of others, can hold us back from living wholeheartedly. By aligning our heart, spirit and actions with the life we want to lead, we create peace and harmony within.  

Addiction comes in many forms and can creates chaos in our minds and bodies. Recovery yoga will give you the opportunity to break through addictive behaviors by aligning your heart and spirit with the life you want to lead, creating peace and harmony within.

What I’m up to these days;

Sharing guided meditation, seated yoga, and breath work for Women’s Sunday AA meeting. If you are in recovery or are curious about what it’s all about, join us every Sunday at 9:30 am by Zoom. This is a welcoming, authentic and loving bunch of ladies in this meeting. Link below.

Meeting ID: 920 633 636

Password: 769928

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/920633636

For those of you without computers, you can call into the meeting. Dial in (253) 215-8782. Meeting ID: 920-633-636. Password: 769928

Also, writing blogs about life, yoga and recovery on mukhayoga.com. Check out this fun website for everything yoga

Fall in love with Fall

Women’s Yoga Retreat in Vernonia Springs

October 2023 TBD

Contact Julie Bertagna at julie@juliebertagnayoga.com for more details

This intimate retreat will be limited to 10-12 women. There are 5 beautifully furnished yurts available with room for 2-3 women. Share a yurt with your best friend, mother, daughter or sister for a weekend of yoga, meditation, nature walks and delicious vegetarian fare

"The body heals with play, the mind heals with laughter, and the spirit heals with joy." And, of course, plenty of yoga will set you on the way :)  

I’m noticing what really matters and what feels right. 

It feels so raw to be aiming for something greater than ourselves and to be so vulnerably human at the same time. It takes courage to be alive and committed to healing. It is an invitation back to our humanity...to remember to pay attention to the birds singing.  

 We turn over a blank page and begin fresh. And no matter how many times we get knocked down, we rise. 

Come if you are called...to “Be” in nature…to a place that wraps you up in the beauty of ancient forest.

This is for you to take time...space...to awaken, discover and renew... time to yourself and time to connect with other women. You do not need to be in recovery to join us. We all have lives that are sometimes challenging, right? I’ve learned there can be a lot of healing, restoration and aha moments in a weekend like this that includes lots of laughs and great girl talk, healthy food, campfires, an Earth walking meditation ceremony, guided meditation, gentle yoga practices, yin, yoga nidra, tapping and soothing Crystal Singing Bowls sound baths.

My intention is to create a safe environment for each of you to witness your own human experience as a spiritual being.  To listen to and awaken your heart to living life simply and fully, one step, one day at a time.   Without the pull of deadlines, relationships, the Internet, or other media, if we give ourselves time to go deep into our own hearts where we can fully reflect on our joys, sorrows and fears, we can own them, release them and come to understand our path more intimately. 



“Julie has dedicated her life to becoming the best yoga instructor she can be. People always praise her for what a great yoga instructor she is. I am honored to be able to work with her when she does her events at Vernonia Springs.”

What people are saying:

“Thank you so much for hosting the 2020 yoga session this afternoon.  It was just perfect.  Your guided work was beautiful.  The energy of the women was so warm and welcoming, a testament to the community you have built.”

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Julie is a grounded, connected, humble human being who brings honesty and courage to all of her endeavors. If you are looking at just one yoga class or much more you can trust that Julie will deliver. I am honored to be able to call her friend!