Dear Humans,

Izzy shares her personal journey through a challenging year marked by a car accident, emotional trauma, and healing. She reflects on the lessons learned about suffering, resilience, and the importance of balancing light and dark in life and yoga practice. Additionally, she discusses her upcoming yoga retreat in Portugal and the significance of reconnecting with inner wisdom. 00:00 - Reflections on...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit yogahumans.substack.com Dear Humans, If you’ve been following along with me on Instagram, then you’ve probably seen me reflect on the challenges of this past year in the aftermath of the car accident I was in this January. I suffered a pretty serious concussion during the accident, which prevented me from doing inversions (head below he...

There are some yoga teachers whose presence stays with you. Even if you only cross paths with them occasionally, you remember how it feels to be in the room with them. For me, Lauren Lewis has always been one of those people. In this episode, Lauren and I talk about the long arc of becoming a yoga teacher. The early days when you feel like you’re spinning a hundred plates at once. The awkwardness...

In this special Teacher Teatime Chat , Izzy and Nico sit down for a wide-ranging, heartfelt conversation about what it means to be a yoga teacher right now. Together, they reflect on dharma, suffering, yoga philosophy, and the lived reality of teaching in modern studios — from Sanskrit and namaste debates to mentorship, community-building, and staying connected to your own practice. This is a publ...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit yogahumans.substack.com What I Read in Yoga This Month is an offering for my paid subscribers. Today I’ve provided three readings and reflections that you might consider sharing with your yoga class as we enter a new calendar year. But, this approach strays from the typical “resolution” creation and dives into what it means to really cr...

In this warm and honest conversation, Izzy talks with yoga teacher and creator Charlotte Muller (@breathe_strength) about teaching with heart, humor, and truly good sequencing. Charlotte shares how her early health journey and the loss of her mom shaped her path, how she found her teaching voice, and why humor and creativity matter in yoga. They also dive into foreshadowing, sustainable teaching,...

Poet James A. Pearson joins me for a deeply human conversation about courage, creativity, and the art of paying attention. We talk about the seasons of life—how autumn asks us to let go, how the “mud season” teaches patience, and how trust and faith carry us through our own winters. Find James at https://jamesapearson.com/ and be sure to buy his beautiful book The Wilderness That Bears Your Name T...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit yogahumans.substack.com Dear Humans, I’ve been teaching this sequence over the past week and I’m absolutely loving it! I wanted to share it with you in this live format, so that you could practice with me. This is a 30 minute class, where we focus on fluid and flowing movements, exploring circles and cycles. It’s juicy, it’s powerful, a...

In this episode of Dear Humans , Izzy is joined by guest, friend, and fellow yoga teacher Sydney McCowan (formerly Sydney Clemens!). Listen in for a deeply insightful conversation that moves from the internal world of intuition to the transformative power of community. They begin by exploring the practice of listening to that inner voice—how loud it can be, and why it’s essential to trust our gut...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit yogahumans.substack.com Dear Humans, I wasn’t able to schedule a live class with you this July, but here’s a 30 minute recorded class that I hope you’ll take when the time is right! I was called to move slowly today, finding juicy movements that worked us into the inner and outer hips, hamstrings, and shoulders. Think one-part slow viny...

In this episode of Dear Humans , Izzy and Nico dive into the creative heart of teaching yoga. What begins as a story of online connection—two yoga teachers meeting through Substack—unfolds into a rich conversation about the practices, inspirations, and inner work that shape their teaching. They reflect on: * How creativity shows up in their sequencing, language, and presence * Why writing, like mo...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit yogahumans.substack.com Dear Humans, Thank you for practicing with me live tonight! That was so much fun! Here is the recording of our 45 minute vinyasa class, which focused on hips, powerful standing postures, and balance. As you can see at the end of the video, I accidentally muted myself and so you couldn’t hear my goodbye 😂. But I...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit yogahumans.substack.com Dear Humans, Thank you for practicing with me this morning! That was so fun! If you missed the live session, here is a recording of the class. This is a 30 minute all levels vinyasa class. We start with a slow centering moment, a guiding poem, and some gentle opening movements. We then move into a warm-up flow an...

This episode takes a deep dive into Izzy’s transformative 5-day retreat in the Arctic Circle with Rachel Brathen (Yoga Girl) and 31 other women. From staying in an ice hotel to dog sledding and snowmobiling, the retreat was filled with bucket-list experiences. However, the most impactful moments came from the emotional and spiritual release through dynamic meditation, prayer meditation, and connec...

Dear humans, In lieu of our usual newsletter this week, I am sharing a very special guided intention setting ceremony, to help you usher in the new year. All you need to participate is some time (about 50 minutes), some quiet space, and something to write with. However, I’m also inviting you to make this ceremony special: grab some candles, some blankets, maybe a few sacred objects. Give yourself...

In today’s episode, Izzy shares the winding journey of how Yoga Humans came to life. Starting with the inspiration drawn from life changes, a move to Washington, DC, and a shared dream with her husband, Kyle, this story weaves through their shared vision of breaking away from the 9-to-5 grind. From their first brainstorming retreat to building a resource for new yoga teachers and eventually transi...

Something overcame me and I made a podcast! I hope you enjoy it, dear humans.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit yogahumans.substack.com Dear Humans, Well, I’ve been toying with it and thinking about it, and I finally did it! I filmed a yoga class for you. During this 30 minute vinyasa flow, we’ll move through the two standing sequences that I’m going to share with you in What I Taught in Yoga This Week tomorrow in the weekly newsletter. This is a...