A short story about us
UMY was created to serve the community with a warm and bright vision to use the ancient wisdom from traditional yoga fused with modern yoga as a roadmap to uplift and enlighten others to know their true self.
Within this space, UMY believes that a well-rounded yoga practice can help you rediscover who you truly are if you've lost sight of yourself.
Although we respect the ideation of societal norms, we believe in the power of individualism and creative expression. That's when you find freedom and peace of mind.
Applying the 8-limb path of yoga offers a well-rounded pathway that teaches us to be the change we desire to be and to look outside of ourselves. We unlearn and relearn life's lessons and holistically apply them to improve our quality of life while fully connecting the mind, body, and diving beings within.
There's more to this world than being encompassed in ways that do not align with our interests, morals, and values.
This is why Uplifted Mind Yoga was created.
This community is more than an exercise within a virtual space. It is a space to cultivate and uplift, embrace change, and acknowledge others while operating as the highest version of you.
Reclaiming Our Yoga Practice with Intention and Mindfulness
Uplifted Mind Yoga
Our Mission
We're on a mission to reconstruct our minds on how society has conformed our perception of life to feel marginalized and less than who we're truly set to be in this world.
We will use the elements of Hatha (Raja) Yoga to delve deeper into knowing our true selves by engaging in thought-provoking conversations, asana, pranayama, and meditative practices without sacrificing our self-worth.
Our Vision
We want to live in a world where people respect the ideation that originality, tradition, individualism, and creative expression can foster a balanced lifestyle. Yoga is the tool to help you discover the divine being that you are.
Our goal is to create a safe space for all individuals to feel empowered, enlightened, and supported while taking their journey to self-discovery and personal growth.
Meet Our Founder
Sumati
"From her pure mind, she emanates kindness from her heart."
Hi! I'm Candice Life
I'm a Yoga Teacher, content creator, and YouTuber. I've been practicing Hatha Yoga for more than five years, and I am confident that yoga transformed my life into something more than I'd imagined.
In 2017, after my yoga teacher training, I discovered that yoga had so much more to offer than physical postures. Originally, my goal was to teach using my Exercise Science background and Yogic knowledge as an alternative to personal training.
My mindset drastically shifted once I found comfort in discovering that Yoga is a science of the mind and an exercise. I quickly realized that all characteristics of life were integral parts of making a yoga practice complete.
I concluded that Yoga was not only a tool for self-identity, but ultimately a personal growth journey for holistic well-being. Whoever thought yoga postures would lead me to be rewarded with the skillset to be my most authentic self?
Letting my faith in God (some may identify as a Higher Being or the Universe) led me in the direction of self-development, I incorporated the wholesome qualities and tools of Yoga to walk in the path of my most authentic self.
The beautiful thing about a personal growth journey is that we will always be students in life and live through many experiences. It is up to us to be self-aware, have discernment, and find grace with ourselves and others.
This could be your story too. My greatest intention is to provide you with the tools to help you define your yoga journey.
200-hr Certified Hatha Yoga Teacher (2017)
