In Halley's Words
PRACTICE | PATIENCE | PERSEVERANCE | PASSION
My Lifelong Journey into Embodied Wellness
Hi, I’m Halley Mechanic Lustbader.
From my earliest memories, I’ve felt a quiet pull toward the language of the body — the way we inhabit, sense, and move through our lives from within. Over the past 25 years, that calling has carried me through the winding paths of yoga, fitness, energy healing, and nutrition. These practices became more than disciplines; they became refuge — ways to soothe my nervous system, quiet the noise of the world, and lead me back home to myself. I’ve learned that resilience is something we practice, strength doesn’t need to shout, and presence reconnects us to what’s real. It’s from this place that I offer my work to others.
Whether we’re moving, breathing, or pausing in stillness, I meet you as you are. Together, we create space for your body to feel safe, your system to regulate, and your whole self to reconnect.
Yoga, to me, isn’t just a practice — it’s a way of life, a way of listening, and a way of being.
Practice Backed by Study
My teaching is deeply informed by decades of training with respected mentors like Leslie Kaminoff, Tom Myers, Dr. Vesant Lad, Bernie Clark, Paul Grilley, and many others. I’ve studied anatomy, subtle energy, meditation, mindfulness, movement science, yoga and more — and I continue to learn every day. What I offer is not a one-size-fits-all method, but a responsive approach rooted in real life and real bodies.
Some of my credentials include:
What This Work Means to Me
My offerings — yoga, conditioning, strength training, reiki, and nutrition guidance — aren’t just tools. They’re the practices that have helped me stay grounded and resilient in times of uncertainty. They’ve helped me hold steady through the unknown, stay tender in the process, and deepened my trust in the unfolding path. When we work together, I’m not here to “fix” or “perfect” anything. I’m here to help you reconnect to your own rhythm, resilience, and sense of self.
Whether we share one session or many, it’s an honor to witness someone come home to themselves.
