Debby Dowling

🎉🦃 Birthday on Thanksgiving? Yup. That’s me. Born @ 12:25 pm on thanksgiving day 56 years ago. 56!!!! WTH?!?

Sharing a birthday with a holiday was never my favorite. But now? I choose to look at it like the universe said, “Let’s give her cake and carbs. She deserves both.” Because I DO!

Feeling extra grateful today—for life, for the people who fill it, for the magic that shows up in the smallest moments… and for the fact that yoga keeps me present & humble enough to know that it’s ok to have both pie and cake today. 😂😊😂

Here’s to another year of joy, yoga, laughter, friends, and saying yes to the things that make life super yummy and fun.

That includes wine. I really enjoy a nice glass of wine. 🍷✨

Grateful. Happy. And one year spicier. Enjoy your Thanksgiving!
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🌴 Happy Yogi in Dana Point 🍷🧘‍♀️

Sun on my shoulders, toes in the sand, hair doing whatever it wants because… ocean breeze. Dana Point just knows how to keep a yogi smiling.

Flow a little, laugh a lot, and end the day with a glass of wine while pretending it’s “post-savasana hydration.” Honestly? Balance has never tasted so good. 😄✨

Living here feels like one big inhale… followed by a very happy exhale. So cheers to coastal living, good vibes, and yoga that makes your heart feel wide open. 💛🌊

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“Because your soul and your nervous system are in cahoots.” — From my latest blog post ✨

In my recent writing — The Science of Why Yoga Makes You Happier — I dive into how yoga isn’t just a physical practice. It’s a powerful tool that works on a deep neurological level. When you move, breathe, and show up on your mat, you’re reconnecting with your nervous system and gently reminding your soul that joy is a default state.

And in Warrior One: Finding Strength and Stillness on the Mat, I share how this foundational pose can bring not only physical strength, but also stillness, resilience, and grounding.

Yoga is more than exercise — it’s a holistic practice that heals, empowers, and uplifts.

Curious to learn more? Tap the link in my bio to read the full blog.

💬 Do you have a favorite yoga pose that helps you feel centered or joyful? Share below!

💫 Why Yoga Makes You Happier

Yoga is basically your soul’s way of saying, “Hey… can we reconnect for a sec?”

✨ Your breath softens your energy.
✨ Your body releases old tension you didn’t even know you were carrying.
✨ Your mind quiets long enough for your heart to speak.
✨ Your nervous system finally feels safe again.

And in that tiny, sacred pause…you remember who you are underneath all the noise.

That’s why yoga feels like joy.
Like light.
Like coming home to yourself. 💛
Save this little reminder for later ✨🧘‍♀️

So when I remind you to smile in class, just know it’s because I truly want you to remember who you are! And if you want to learn more, you can always check out my most recent blog post. Link in bio above. 
See you on the mat! ‘Cause who doesn’t want more HAPPY 😃 ⠀


🔥 Weekends @ Dharma House Yoga — A Fun + Sweaty Saturday Vinyasa Flow with ME!🔥

Ready to sweat, smile, and maybe swear under your breath just a little? Yes, yes I CAN hear you. That just tells me that you’re working hard. 😅 😊 🧘‍♂️

Join me at Dharma House Yoga every Saturday for a soulful yet playful, high-energy flow that’ll get your heart pumping and your mood sky-high.

We’re talking:

✨ Mindful movement
✨ Good music
✨ Happy sweat
✨ And the best community around

Just look at all of these happy faces!

I know you’re sad you missed today. But don’t worry there’s always another weekend. Come join me every Saturday @ 1030 to get your glow and your weekend off to an amazing start! So no more excuses & I’ll see you on the mat 💦🧘‍♀️💛

I stepped away from social media for a bit… well let’s be honest, I stepped away for a few years. And it was exactly what I needed. 💗

But I’ve missed this space, this community, and YOU.

I’m back with fresh energy, new inspiration, and a whole lot of gratitude.

Thank you for being here — I can’t wait to reconnect, share new flows, and grow together again.

And don’t forget to meet me on the mat!

🧘‍♀️ YNG Studio Downtown — Wednesday 8 AM Shred, Friday 8 AM Shred and FlowYNG 2 at 9:30 AM

🧘‍♂️YNG Studio North Beach — Wednesday 945 AM PowerYNG, Thursday 830 AM YinYang

🧘Dharma House Yoga — Monday 6 PM Fusion, Tuesday 9 AM Cardio Sculpt, Saturday at 10:30 AM Vinyasa, Sunday 9 AM Cardio Sculpt

Words to live by!!! Why can’t we all just get along? Celebrate the differences instead of perpetuating the hate!! Peeps be peeps. We all want the same thing just disagree about how we get there.

Beyond excited and grateful. To all my San Clemente friends YES!!!! I am teaching tomorrow/Tuesday @ EPIC @ 930 VInyasa Flow. I’m super excited so please come join me!!! 🧘‍♀️❤️🧘‍♀️

Don’t ever be afraid to radiate your light and let the real you shine! Your bright was can never diminish anyone else’s....in fact, it only makes all of us shine brighter.

All my life I have been told I’m too loud, too happy, too sensitive, too inquisitive....overall just too much. 🙁

It’s taken me years, but I have come to realize those very things that others see as my faults are actually my GOD given gifts. I’m proud to know others think that that I am sensitive. That sensitivity helps me take others feelings into consideration.

I love to laugh and smile and do my best to be happy. Life is too short to be sad. I choose to cultivate joy, not just for me but for everyone because my actions have the power to lift and empower others.

So what if I ask questions about why things are a certain way or why certain decisions are made? It’s not a challenge to authority as some in my life have taken it. Being informed or asking questions is not a power grab. It’s about creating honesty, trust and cultivating true understanding so each one of us can make the best decisions for ourselves. Who doesn’t deserve that?

As for being loud, energetic and having a laugh you can hear across a crowded room??? Well, let’s just say I couldn’t do what I do without having a loud voice.

What can I say?? I am who I am.

Not everyone will appreciate that you shine. But that’s not about you. It’s because they are afraid of their own luminosity and power.

So please be the bright and shining light of love you were brought to this planet to be. The world NEEDS you!!