Finding Ease with Stress and Anxiety

A gentle weekly class to help you settle your body, soften what you have been carrying, and come home to yourself with awareness and kindness.

🌿 Welcome

If life has felt like a lot lately, you are not alone.

There are times when the mind keeps moving, the body feels tight, and even rest does not quite feel like rest. You may notice tension staying with you through the day, or a quiet weight that is hard to put down.

This class is a warm and steady place to pause.

Together, we slow down in simple ways. We begin with the body — noticing breath, sensation, and small movements that help you reconnect and feel a bit more grounded. From there, we gently bring awareness to the mind and heart, learning how to meet stress and anxiety with more space and care.

You do not need to arrive calm.
You are welcome exactly as you are.

🌿 What Makes This Space Unique

This is not about fixing yourself or trying to get rid of anything.

We practice:

• coming back to the body in a gentle, non-judging way

• simple somatic awareness and small movements to help you feel more settled

• allowing your experience to be here, without needing to push it away

Over time, many people begin to feel:

• a little more at home in their body

• a growing sense of steadiness, even when things are not perfect

• a quiet trust that they can meet their experience with kindness

🌿 What You Can Expect

• A gentle arrival and grounding practice

• Simple, relatable teaching for everyday life

• Guided meditation to help you settle and reconnect

• Support in meeting stress and anxiety with more steadiness and compassion

• A space where you do not have to perform or have it all together

🌿 Who This Class Is For

This class is for anyone who feels overwhelmed, tight, restless, or tired from holding too much for too long.

It is especially supportive if you are looking for:

• a gentle and steady place to land

• a way to reconnect with your body without judgment

• a more kind and workable relationship with stress and anxiety

🌿 Join the Class

Come for a single class, continue with a class pack, or join the membership if you would like a steady place to return to each week.

What people said about Caroline's teaching:

"Outstanding sessions, Caroline! Thank you so much for making this available to us. Your breadth of knowledge & references are amazing. You present in a way that is easy for me to understand. I love when you give your real-life examples before the exercise." - Pam

Meet Your Instructor

Caroline Chang (Zitamae)

Caroline Chang is a certified yoga instructor and mindfulness teacher who leads workshops and courses promoting the connection between mind, body, and spirit. With a background as a researcher at the National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health, she is also the founder of a holistic wellness platform, Zitamae.com, advocating for mindfulness and related online courses.

She holds certifications as a counselor from Didi Hirsch Suicide Prevention Center, a certified mindfulness meditation teacher by Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach, a Yoga Alliance yoga teacher (YTT-200). She also holds a certification with Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy. She has collaborated with organizations such as Team Survivor, YWCA, Isu University, Micron, and many others.

She specializes in using body awareness and mindfulness to enhance focus, vitality, and creativity while reducing anxiety, pain, depression, and stress. Caroline's approach empowers individuals to take control of their lives and experience happiness and well-being.

Caroline has over twenty years of experience in Vipassana meditation, with her longest silent meditation retreat lasting 30 days. She is also the author of the book "Empowering Yourself Through Inner Child Healing: Rise Above Past Wounds and Thrive with Healthy Relationships; A Mindful Guide to Love and Lasting Happiness." Caroline has led online and in-person classes for students from Australia, Canada, China, France, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. She has two children, loves to travel, and enjoys musical theater.

🌿 Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to attend every class?
Not at all. You’re welcome to come when it feels supportive, and to rest when you need. This space is here for you, not something you have to keep up with.

What if I can only come occasionally?
That’s completely okay. Some people come regularly, others join when they can. However it works for you, you’re very welcome here.

Will there be opportunities to connect with others?
Yes. Many classes include gentle moments for group sharing or reflection. You’re always invited to participate in a way that feels comfortable, and you’re also welcome to simply listen.

What can you expect in this space?
This space grows from the practice and connection we’ve shared — rooted in mindfulness, kindness, and community — and continues in a way that feels simple, spacious, and our own.

What if only a few people attend?
Whether the group is small or larger, the space will be held with care. Sometimes a smaller circle can feel especially quiet, connected, and supportive.

Are there any additional fees?
No. Your membership gives you access to the weekly live classes. There’s nothing extra you need to figure out or manage.

Is there a drop in option?
Yes. If a monthly membership doesn’t feel like the right fit, you’re welcome to join individual classes or use a class pack, whatever feels most supportive for you.

What happens if you’re away?
If I’m traveling or unavailable, I’ll share updates ahead of time. At times there may be a pause, or a guest teacher may gently hold the space.

** If you have any other questions, feel free to reach out. We are happy to help. You are always welcome here.

*** The session times listed on the website are in your time zone and will change automatically based on your location.