The Blue Morpho butterfly is a reminder that we are each on a continuous journey throughout our lives - - transitioning from the caterpillar into the cocoon, and then emerging as the butterfly with wings to fly.

Often times, we think that once we reach the stage of the butterfly, we have reached the culmination, but in reality, this is a cyclical journey. We will once again find ourselves needing time to slow down as the caterpillar; to rest and restore in the cocoon; then again, we will find ourselves soaring as the butterfly. All of these stages are important and necessary to live a life of healing, growth and authenticity.

The Blue Morpho is also a symbol of the journey out of our comfort zones that is needed for growth. It symbolizes the trust necessary in times of hardship and change that we will not be in that place forever. Richard Bach said, "What the caterpillar calls the end of the world the master calls a butterfly."

In another sense, the Blue Morpho butterfly also represents the personal journey of metaMORPHOsis that yoga ignites in each of us. With practice, yoga removes layers within our minds and bodies that have built up over the years that keep us from living our most authentic lives. It helps us to shed what no longer serves us and become connected to our deepest Selves. 

A little history:

The Blue Morpho Yoga studio was opened after the closing of Karmany Yoga. After an unexpected loss of the beloved owner in December of 2017, Elyse, who managed Karmany at the time, knew that the community of teachers and students that had come together in that space was something very special. She also knew that their time in that space had come to an end. She wanted to create a new space built off of the community who had always exuded such acceptance, authenticity, and love. The physical space of Blue Morpho studio was closed in March of 2020 due to Covid. The studio moved online, and the core of our community continued to practice together through an unprecedented and unfamiliar time. As time moved on, in November of 2020, Elyse needed to make the difficult decision to close. The symbol of the Blue Morpho butterfly is forever dear to her heart and a continuous reminder that change can bring beauty.

Now, Elyse is teaching weekly classes online each week, continuing to flow and evolve with the changing times.