Seasons of Yoga, Motherhood, Community, and Life with Kelsie Rockefeller, E-RYT500, YACEP, IAYTT

In this grounding and inspiring episode, Laura sits down with yoga teacher and studio owner, Kelsie Rockefeller for a conversation (and a few laughs) on cyclical living, community care, and the deeper layers of yoga beyond the mat. Kelsie and Laura explore seasonal living, reflecting on the wisdom of winter and menstruation as invitations to slow down and turn inward. Kelsie also shares her journey of leaving her hometown to find herself, and the full-circle return that inspired her to create spaces of connection, care, and belonging. The conversation also highlights the therapeutic applications of yoga, including Kelsie’s work with osteoporosis through her Bones & Balance class. She speaks to how consistent, mindful movement can support bone health and enhance quality of life, especially as we age. ***CONTENT WARNING: Pregnancy Complications & Miscarriage TIMESTAMP: 47:23-49:56*** ABOUT: Kelsie Rockefeller’s work is rooted in cultivating spaces where people from seemingly separate worlds linger on common ground. Based in Oneonta, NY, she owns and operates, Yoga People Oneonta, a yoga studio known for embracing consistency over intensity, authenticity over perfection, and a playful joy in rediscovering the self. With a background spanning yoga therapy, functional fitness, Pilates, and massage therapy, she offers a layered, real-world approach to finding alignment on your own terms. Curious by nature and always learning, she continues to evolve her offerings to meet a growing appetite for wellness literacy, meaningful connection, and spaces that feel as good as they function Outside of the studio, Kelsie is president and CEO of a household of two wild kids, a semi-non-competitive athlete, and often the only one laughing, fully committed, at her own jokes. Yoga People Oneonta @yogapeopleoneonta City of Oneonta Woman Trailblazer Award Mentioned on the show: Dr. Loren Fishman, MD (Osteoporosis) Anodea Judith The Heart of Yoga: Developing a Personal Practice by T. K. V. Desikachar YOUR HOST: Laura Potter, Certified Menstrual Cycle Coach and Restorative Yoga Teacher My Website Instagram Work with Me: Book a Discovery Call