About Wayfinder Yoga + Well-Being
“Not all those who wander are lost.”
Hi, I’m Colure - and I’m the Founder of Wayfinder Yoga + Well-Being.
I first created Wayfinder Yoga + Well-Being in the Summer of 2020. Wayfinder was initially birthed both as a response to the sudden & markedly increased need for accessible, trauma-sensitive, therapeutically-oriented virtual Yoga & meditation services in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic (which left many existing Yoga practitioners displaced after their studios shuttered, & found even more individuals seeking out mind-body wellness practices such as Yoga & meditation for the first time) and admittedly, as a reflection of and means of navigating my own personal journey at the time.
I found myself, rather unexpectedly, off on my own without the support of a Yoga community for the first time in many years; My heart had cried out for a dramatic shift and re-prioritization of everything in my life, and terrifyingly, heeding that call meant walking away from everything I thought I knew and everything I’d worked toward for years. Suddenly overnight, my future that had once seemed so clear and certain became a vast unknown horizon. And so it was that I embarked on a life-changing journey of following my heart, even though I had no idea where it would lead me or what my future would hold. I just knew that, when the universe knocks, it’s best to listen. As it turns out, this journey led me right where I was meant to be; it led me back to myself; it led me to where I am now. And I couldn’t be more grateful for it all.
And now, nearly 5 years later, I find my journey has come full circle. I am once again called to step back into community by evolving Wayfinder Yoga + Well-Being into a full-fledged brick-and-mortar Yoga home - both for myself, and more importantly, for ALL humans; A home for all of us walking our own unique journeys of the heart. EveryBODY and EVERYbody. My heart is being called to collectively co-create together a safe and supportive, accessible and trauma-conscious space, that uplifts and inspires all of us on our own individual journeys - journeys of healing, discovery, purpose, and trust. Of embodiment, deconstruction, reconstruction, and self-realization. Unexpected journeys. Life-changing journeys. Life-affirming ones.
I chose the name “Wayfinder” because the very nature of a Wayfinder is one of heart-guided courage and unshakeable trust in the calling of their heart. A Wayfinder is a skillful navigator who, through carefully-cultivated presence, keen awareness of their senses, and innate intuition, is able to chart whatever course their heart desires. The true strength of a Wayfinder lies in their courageous heart. Come stormy seas or crashing skies, a Wayfinder believes deeply and listens closely to the roaring whisper of their heart to guide them through. And by trusting in their heart, they truly do know the way.
Always, always, always trust in and follow the calling of your heart. Always.
Your mind may play tricks on you and fight you every step of the way (I know mine did); Don’t listen to it. Listen to your heart. It will not lead you astray. It knows the way. Listen to your heart. Every step of the way, each and every day.
And should the stars align and our heart-paths intersect in such a way that we might be destined to walk together side by side for a time in this newest evolution of Wayfinder Yoga + Well-Being, how very wonderful that would be.
Love always and forever,
Colure
