Rebuilding Strength After Hip Replacement—A New Video Series
By Stacie Wyatt

There was a time I never imagined I’d be here—recovering from my fourth surgery in twelve months, wondering if I’d ever feel strong again. For eighteen years, I taught barre, adaptive yoga, and mindful movement, sharing the body’s capacity for grace and resilience. But now the tables have turned: I’ve become the student of my own body, relearning how to stand, how to trust, how to rebuild strength from the ground up.

I’m excited (and a little nervous) to invite you into my healing journey with a brand-new YouTube series: “Post–Hip Replacement Comeback & Strength Program.” This is more than workouts—it’s my story, my sweat, my hope, and my promise that recovery can be transformative.

What to Expect in the Series

Each week, I’ll release a short, 4–6 minute video covering:

1. Foundational Activation (Episode 1): Simple core and hip-opening moves you can do supine or seated.
2. Standing Strength (Episode 2): Gentle weight-bearing exercises to rebuild stability.
3. Seated & Balance Work (Episode 3): Chair-based moves for confidence and coordination.
4. Mobility & Yoga Stretches (Episode 4): Soft, therapeutic stretches to support flexibility and ease.

Every session meets you where you are—whether you’re one week post-op or several months down the road. I’ll share safety tips, adaptations for pain or limited range of motion, and all the encouragement I’ve been using in my own practice.

Why I’m Doing This

Teaching yoga and pilates for two decades, I always believed in the body’s ability to heal itself. But living through my own surgeries has shown me a different side of strength—the vulnerability, the patience, and the radical self-compassion we need to truly recover.

This series is my way of turning that experience into something powerful and practical. I want you to know: if I can rebuild my strength, you can too.

If you’re ready to join me on this journey back to strength, head over to my YouTube channel and hit Subscribe (and that little notification bell) so you won’t miss a single episode. I’ll see you there—let’s rebuild together, one gentle movement at a time. ?

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Living Yoga: A Simple Path to a Meaningful Life

When many people think of yoga, they picture stretchy poses on a mat — but the heart of yoga reaches far beyond movement. For me, yoga has always been about how we live — how we relate to ourselves, each other, and the present moment.

At the core of yoga philosophy is an ancient and beautiful roadmap called the Eight Limbs of Yoga. These eight guiding principles invite us to live more mindfully, compassionately, and authentically. They are not rules to master or steps to climb — they are gentle invitations into deeper awareness.

Here’s a simple, soulful look at these eight limbs and how they can show up in everyday life — from the way we speak to ourselves to the way we breathe through a difficult moment.

1. Yama – Living Kindly in the World

How we treat others and our environment. Can we speak gently, act honestly, and live with kindness? Each day offers a chance to choose compassion over reaction.

2. Niyama – Caring for Ourselves

Our relationship with our inner world. Through self-reflection, gratitude, and letting go, we begin to understand ourselves and grow into who we’re becoming.

3. Asana – Moving with Presence

Yoga poses are not about flexibility, but awareness. When I guide movement, I invite students to feel rather than perform. The body becomes a gateway to listening.

4. Pranayama – The Power of Breath

Our breath is a tool for grounding. A few mindful breaths can soften tension, reset our nervous system, and return us to the moment.

5. Pratyahara – Turning Inward

Sometimes, we need to tune out the noise to hear ourselves. Closing the eyes or taking a quiet walk are ways to come back to your own energy.

6. Dharana – Focused Attention

This is the art of being with one thing. Lighting a candle, repeating a mantra, or washing the dishes with full presence — all are practices of focus.

7. Dhyana – Gentle Awareness

Meditation is not about emptying the mind — it’s about sitting with it. With patience, we notice our thoughts without needing to fix them.

8. Samadhi – Moments of Wholeness

This isn’t enlightenment, but glimpses of peace. It might arrive in silence, or laughter, or the pause between breaths. It reminds us: we are already whole

Yoga, to me, isn’t something I leave on the mat or chair. It lives in my breath, my choices, my ability to pause and soften. It’s a lifelong practice of coming home to myself again and again — and guiding others to do the same.

Living Yoga isn’t about how many poses we can master or how long we can hold a handstand. It’s about how we meet each moment—with compassion, presence, and breath. It’s the way we tend to our homes, the way we speak to ourselves in silence, the way we show up for others even when life feels heavy.

There is yoga in the way we rise in the morning and set intentions with clarity. There is yoga in the pause before responding, in the mindful sip of tea, in the willingness to begin again when we feel we’ve strayed.

Living Yoga invites us to step off the mat and into our lives with a softened heart and steady courage. We begin to see every encounter as sacred—whether it’s folding laundry, walking the dog, or comforting a friend. It becomes less about doing yoga and more about being yoga.

When we truly live our yoga, we embrace the wholeness of who we are—perfectly imperfect, always becoming.

Call to Action:

Curious how to live yoga off the mat? Join me on the podcast this week as I share more about how I weave these limbs into daily life, my teaching, and my healing journey.

Also watch for a deeper dive into these throughout the next month.

Dave’s Killer Bread-Inspired Seeded Sourdough (Homemade Hack)

If you love hearty, nutrient-dense bread with a satisfying crunch, this seeded sourdough is pure magic. Inspired by the beloved Dave’s Killer Bread, this homemade version is loaded with texture and flavor—crackling with pumpkin, flax, chia, and sunflower seeds both inside and out. It’s chewy yet tender, with that unmistakable sourdough tang and a golden, rustic crust. Each slice is packed with wholesome goodness, perfect for avocado toast, hearty sandwiches, or just slathered with butter and a sprinkle of sea salt. This is not just bread—it’s a celebration of nourishment, flavor, and homemade comfort.

Ingredients:

• 500g bread flour (or 400g bread flour + 100g whole wheat flour)
• 350g water
• 100g active sourdough starter
• 10g salt
• 40g sunflower seeds
• 20g pumpkin seeds
• 10g flax seeds
• 10g chia seeds
• Optional: 1 Tbsp maple syrup or honey for a slightly sweet note
• Extra seeds for coating the outside

Instructions:

1. Autolyse: Mix flour and water. Let rest for 30–45 minutes.
2. Mix: Add starter and mix until combined. Let rest 30 minutes, then add salt and sweetener (if using). Mix well.
3. Add Seeds: Fold in seeds until evenly distributed.
4. Bulk Fermentation: Cover and let rise 4–6 hours, performing 3–4 stretch and folds.
5. Shape: Shape into a round loaf. Roll the outside in extra seeds to coat.
6. Proof: Place into a floured banneton or bowl. Refrigerate overnight.
7. Bake: Preheat Dutch oven to 475°F. Bake 20 minutes covered, then 20–25 minutes uncovered until golden brown.
8. Cool: Let the loaf cool fully before slicing to allow the crumb to set.

As you knead or shape your dough, take a moment to feel the texture under your hands. Let the act of baking become a meditation—slow, intentional, and grounded.