The audio excerpt and meditation come from my recent online series titled Stamina. It reflects where I’m working to redefine stamina in every area of my life—rewiring the feeling of "grip, endure, and hope for change" into a sense of constancy and steadiness that is neither hopeful nor hurried. This shift is a devotion to elegance that demands grit. Elegance, for me, is a disciplined way of moving through the world without adding unnecessary weight to it. It’s about moving lightly while noticing the inherent awe that often accompanies chaos and mess. Paired with grit—a bedrock-like resilience—it creates the capacity to stay with discomfort and meet challenges with less flinching and turning away. Gentle yet relentless, it’s the pursuit of what matters most.
A life lived on purpose asks much of us. It requires us to let ourselves be weathered and reshaped by what comes, trusting that the rough edges and fractures carry their own beauty. Awakening, at this juncture, means moving forward while feeling everything: the ache of loss, the weight of what’s becoming, and the strange sweetness of existence itself. Discovering strength in the very cracks that once felt like failures.
I’ve moved this newsletter to Substack to offer more free audio meditations and teachings from previous programs to those who are interested but unable to attend live offerings. If you’re like me and need all the support you can get, I’ll update this platform more regularly with tools to stabilize the mind, regulate the nervous system, and hold our hearts together in practice during these times. Below are my initial 2025 offerings for the start of the year. Additional in-person events, and my yearly Live In, will follow in the fall of 2025. If you’re interested, stay subscribed, and I’ll share updates and free resources along the way.
As always, I hope to see you on the path.
Until then, you have my heart.
Ally B xx
NUSU ONLINE CONTAINER w/ Ally Bogard & Vanessa Cornell - Jan-Mar
Together with my dear friend Vanessa Cornell, we’re beginning our next online container next Thursday from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EST. This series includes seven sessions with us and a small, committed group of practitioners. These containers are an opportunity to live life together—meeting challenges through the lens of awareness, being witnessed in our becoming, and accessing the wisdom beneath the noise. For more information, visit here.
MEDITATION SERIES - starts in Feb
My next online meditation series begins in early February. Each practice will center around a specific theme, with each session designed to deepen your experience and embodiment of that theme. After the meditation, we stay and chat—no topic is off-limits. These programs offer a glimpse into the work of my more intensive mentorship offerings. Previous themes have been stamina, devotion, and the power of perspective.
Dates, themes, and additional details will be posted here within the week.
SUMMIT PERU - April 2-8, 2025
Together with my dear friends at Summit, we are hosting an experience in Peru’s Sacred Valley this April. This journey will include workshops, lectures, and talks from extraordinary wisdom keepers, along with daily movement, dance, and hikes. You’ll visit sacred sites, commune with an incredible group of people, and embark on a true adventure of the spirit. Immerse yourself in the majesty of Peru’s Sacred Valley, explore its archaeological wonders, and take in the deep wisdom shared throughout this transformative experience. All information and registration happens here.
The Class Retreatment - DR - Feb 28-Mar 4, 2025
Back so soon. Again, with Taryn Toomey at Playa Grande Beach Club in the Dominican Republic, where I merge my work with The Class to reawaken, release, and reemerge. Details and registration here.
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