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Mindfully Made

This is a space where slowing down is welcomed, and you are met with compassion and care

I create spaces for women in midlife and beyond who are longing for a softer pace, deeper connection, and practices that honor where they are - just as they are.

Mindfully Made Values and Guiding Principles


Rest is respected. 

In a culture that glorifies busyness, I believe rest is essential, healing and worthy of time and space.



Your body is honored.

My work blends trauma-aware practices with gentle, everyday wellness support that honors your dignity and meets you with compassion - without pressure to perform.



Gentleness is powerful.

Strength, balance, and confidence can grow through slow, accessible movement and supportive connection.



Community matters. 

Retreats and gatherings are designed to foster quiet connection, shared presence, and belonging.


You are welcome as you are.

No flexibility requirements. No wellness perfection. Just a soft place to land. 



Each offering is created with care- with accessibility, inclusion and support at the center.


below are the ways these values come to life

Mindfully Made Offerings

Retreats and Gentle Gatherings

Retreats and Gentle Gatherings

Retreats and Gentle Gatherings

A Soft Place to Land


Small-group retreats and gatherings designed for rest, nourishment and reconnection. Trauma-informed movement, shared meals, nature and quiet connection in a supportive, gentle container.

Yoga & 1:1 Support

Retreats and Gentle Gatherings

Retreats and Gentle Gatherings

Move, regulate and rebuild trust with your body


Group and individual sessions blending yoga, meditation and OT-informed practices to support strength, regulation, confidence and everyday life rhythms.

Events, Workshops & Community

Retreats and Gentle Gatherings

Events, Workshops & Community

Seasonal workshops & quiet Connection


Seasonal workshops, community gatherings and pop-up events focused on nourishment, gentle movement, creativity and always connection.

Local Group Classes

Gentle Yoga

Chair Yoga: Adapted for All Abilities

Chair Yoga: Adapted for All Abilities

Thursdays 5:30-6:30 pm


A slower-paced class focusing on mindful movement, flexibility, and stress reduction in a supportive and non-competitive environment.


Bastrop Recreation Center

Register at www.cityofbastrop.org/recreation

Chair Yoga: Adapted for All Abilities

Chair Yoga: Adapted for All Abilities

Chair Yoga: Adapted for All Abilities

3rd & 5th Monday in March 

3/16, 3/30

6-7 pm

Connect the body, mind and breath in this friendly and inclusive chair yoga class. 

Benefits may include:

improved balance

better strength

increased cognition

stress reduction

better sleep

improved self awareness

St Peter's Church of Coupland

 Coupland, TX 

$10 drop-in 


schedule

Ease Into Movement: Morning Yoga

Chair Yoga: Adapted for All Abilities

Ease Into Movement: Morning Yoga

Saturday, 4/18

5/2, 5/16

10-11 am

Ease into the morning with gentle seated and standing movement using a chair for support. This slow, supportive class helps improve flexibility, balance, and relaxation. Come as you are- this class is designed to be accessible and done at your own pace. 


Bastrop Senior Center

$5 drop-in


schedule

Self-Care Retreats & Events

A Soft Place to Land

A Soft Place to Land

A Soft Place to Land

Bastrop

Coming in October 2026

A one day self-care retreat featuring a quiet, supportive day of rest, reflection, gentle movement and connection for those moving through stress, grief or life transitions. 

This retreat is offered on a pay-what-you-can basis so cost is never a barrier to care. 

Date to be determined.


*a space I'm slowly creating



Join the early interest list

Books Under the Pines

A Soft Place to Land

A Soft Place to Land

Bastrop

Beginning in April

Yoga + Books is a casual, relaxed gathering for people who love accessible yoga and good books. We'll move slowly, then settle in to share a favorite book, passage, or current read. Come as you are, and leave feeling a little more grounded and connected. 

-you don't need to love yoga or be a reader- just curious about both.

Find out more

Local Upcoming Workshops

Stress Less: Simple Tools for Everyday Calm

Bastrop Recreation Center

April 11, 2026, 11:45 am - 12:45 pm

In this one-hour workshop, participants will learn simple and practical ways to manage everyday stress. We'll explore how stress affects the body, common stress triggers and gentle tools that support well-being. 


  Register at www.cityofbastrop.org/recreation


Upcoming Courses

Rest & Return: A Soft Place to Land Course for Midlife Stress & Transitions

Rest & Return is a gentle self-paced course for women navigating stress, grief, caregiving and midlife transitions. Created by an occupational therapy practitioner and registered yoga teacher in the Bastrop/Austin area, this course offers calming, practical practices to help you feel steadier, supported and more at home in your body. Drawing from occupational therapy, sensory-based self- care, you'll learn simple ways to settle your nervous system, create nourishing rhythms, and reconnect with what feels grounding in everyday life.


coming soon

Early Interest List

Recent Gatherings

Nourish + Connect Self-Care One-day Retreat

January 31, 2026, 9am -3pm


Fall Prevention Workshop

September 25, 2025, 1-2 pm


Rooted in Wellness:Rooted in Wellness: The 4 Pillars of Vibrant Health Workshop

October 4, 2025, 11:45 am - 12:45 pm


Better Habits, Stronger Hearts: A Heart Health Workshop

February 19, 2026,  1:00 pm- 2:00 pm


Nourish & Connect: A Gentle Nutrition Workshop

March 5, 2026, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm


Meet Julie

I'm Julie, an occupational therapy practitioner, registered yoga teacher and guide for those longing for a softer way to move through life. 


My work centers around creating a gentle, supportive space to slow down, rest, and feel held - especially in seasons of stress, grief, transition or burnout. I believe healing doesn't always come from doing more, but from being met with care, compassion, and permission to soften.


I bring together clinical training and intuitive, accessible practices to support the nervous system, while nourishing the body, and reconnecting with what feels steady and grounding.

Training & Credentials

Training & Credentials

My work is informed by:


-Occupational Therapy Practitioner | OTA licensed in TX

-MS in Holistic Nutrition

-BS in Rehabilitation Services

-Yoga Teacher RYT 200 |  My Vinyasa Practice       

-Certifications:  Trauma Informed Yoga, Chair Yoga, Meditation | My Vinyasa Practice

  

I continue to learn and grow through ongoing education in nervous system regulation, rest and embodied practices so I can offer spaces that feel both safe and deeply human.


When I'm not guiding retreats or working in occupational therapy, you'll often find me reading, walking (or running) in nature, savoring quiet mornings or creating gentle gatherings that invite people back to themselves.

Notes Under the Pines

What feels supportive right now?

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Bastrop TX, USA

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