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I’m Tisha Tate. 
I create experiences that cultivate community and change –
through the practice of yoga, and through meaningful gatherings.
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Each of us has the power to do 
something purposeful with our lives – 
and together, we can do everything.
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So I hold space for people to slow down, let go, and come home 
to themselves through breath, movement, and empowering inspiration.

read my story here >

PUBLIC CLASSES
Let's slow down, and breathe. And remember that your exhale is someone else's inhale. My yoga classes focus on breath, movement, and mindfulness.  They are available to all levels.  I especially love working with beginners who have never practiced yoga before. Together we can do anything!

EXPERIENCES and EVENTS
Let’s travel to a place that will restore our souls, revitalize our bodies and inspire our minds.  Once we have found ourselves again, we will share our goodness with the land that offered respite by giving back to the people and the place in a meaningful way.  
I will be your guide, your facilitator and your friend on this journey
of receiving, healing and giving.  Join me as we make a difference
in ourselves and for others. 

JUST YOU and ME
I travel a lot and my availability is sometimes limited, but I would love to connect with just you (and maybe a friend or two!) for a private session. Contact me for a time that works.

FEATURED BLOG POSTS
Day 1 of Heaven in Honduras 2016
Day 1 of Heaven in Honduras 2016

Today = arriving in paradise where you know are you home

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Day 2 of Heaven in Honduras 2016
Day 2 of Heaven in Honduras 2016

Today = island life has many rewards

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Day 3 of Heaven in Honduras 2016
Day 3 of Heaven in Honduras 2016

Today = humbled to be a tiny part

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It’s Fun to Watch
It’s Fun to Watch

I recently found myself settling into my seat on the Dallas-Oklahoma City leg of my flight home from New Orleans, when I noticed the elderly gentleman.  He was having a tough time.  The flight was completely full with seemingly no room remaining for his bag.  His body looked tired and his face defeated.  It’s an awful feeling to be “that person.”  He was holding up the aisle.  The passengers behind him were getting anxious.  You could feel the distinct energy of tension rising.

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Blind Dog Chronicles: Going Blind

We have a sweet little 7-yr-old “chi-weenie” named Houdini, who went blind about six months ago.  Just flat out, all the way blind - within one month.  There were hints that month, but since dogs can’t tap you on the shoulder and say, “hey my vision is going, can I get some help here?” we had no idea.

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I'm Grateful I Took the Risk

I never saw it as a risk when I backpacked alone across Europe, or when I traveled internationally for work with my corporate job.  It never matters why I travel, that same pull to go is ever present.  I started saving my money for the Honduras mission trip last year, when I felt that all-familiar calling on my heart to go.  I had never been on an adult mission trip, only a chaperone for youth trips.  I knew this journey would be different, maybe even a little risky.

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Lessons Learned at Machu Picchu

Exposure to different places and cultures changes you. At age 43, my friend Tisha Tate booked a flight to Peru and joined a group to hike the Inca Trail, which led to Machu Picchu. It took four days to go 26 miles — a journey up and down original Incan staircases, in high elevations (the highest nearly 14,000 feet at Dead Woman’s Pass), all the while sleeping in tents with no “real” bathrooms.

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Live With Intention

Drifting through life sideways has never been an option for my friend Tisha Tate, who loves adventure and being on the road. After college, she traveled worldwide as an international marketing manager for a large corporation.

Eventually she settled in Oklahoma City with her husband, John Needham, and son, Ian, but that didn't mean giving up adventure and travel.

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TESTIMONIALS & TRUTHS

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"I started Yoga with Tish two years ago at a really bad time in my life.  I was hesitant to take Yoga as I had never taken it in my life and wasn't sure if it was something I could do or that I would be interested in doing.

Well, thanks to Tish and her wonderful teaching methods, I LOVE Yoga. My body (ugh) has never felt so good. Tish has a teaching method that is great for a workout, not only stretching and strengthening, but mentally and spiritually as well. I have never felt as good about my mind, body and spirit than I do after I left a session with Tish.

And besides this, you will never meet a better person than Tish Tate.  She affirms you in a way that is so uplifting.  You can feel her soul reach into your soul.  She is a wonderful person.  

So take a class and you will understand what I mean.  It's definitely worth it. Namaste!!!!”  —Liz Waggoner

"What I enjoy most about yoga with Tisha is the feeling of peace with myself and the world when I leave each class.  She heals both the body and mind through her style of teaching.  She shows modifications for each pose which makes this class enjoyable and challenging for all levels." —Bridget Gatewood

"Tisha infuses her sessions with genuine acceptance, encouragement, and empowerment. No matter your level of fitness, age, or ability, it impossible to leave her class without a smile on your face and a song in your heart--and an awesomely relaxed mind and body!”  —Margaret Dixon

"I lead a "more than average” stressful life. Feeling completely relaxed and peaceful within my total being was foreign and unimaginable to me. When I saw in my church bulletin that Tisha was leading a "Yoga in the Park" class on Saturday morning I was “intrigued."  I attended the class anxious to see if somehow, some way Tisha could give me hope, through Yoga, for a total release of body and mind tension. I had never really experienced that kind of inner "letting go" so I wasn't even sure what I was hoping for, but I got up early that Saturday morning with much anticipation.

After the class was over I just wanted to lie in the grass " a little longer" to savor the complete inner peace of body, mind and soul I was feeling. That feeling is impossible to put into words, but I knew I wanted it again and again. Tisha has the most beautiful, soft relaxing voice that makes you want to just melt into your yoga mat.  I am convinced that God has given her this gift to help others like me who have searched and searched for a way to survive our personal busy worlds full of tension, stress and strife.

After class I immediately went to purchase my own yoga mat and am anxiously awaiting my next moments of peaceful relaxation I have found with Tisha's yoga class. I am so grateful for Tisha's God given gift of calm and peace that she so beautifully shares with others.”  —Dr. Ellen Wortham

"Whether Tish is with a mixed group or in a private practice session, she arrives with a lesson plan ready to lead us.  In a mixed group, there are many different ages and many different physical conditions but you would never know that this is supposed to be a difficult practice with Tish at the front of the room.  Every Yogi is made to feel welcome and comfortable during the practice. Poses are not too easy and not too hard.  Tish works her lesson plan and you just leave refreshed and feeling better.  This senior couple certainly recommends Tisha Tate.”  
—Charles and Dana Middleton

"I love taking Yoga classes from Tish.  When you leave you know you have had a workout, but are also very relaxed.  She encourages everyone to work at their own pace, and to not be judgmental of yourself and others."  – Jane Fryback