The Ascension Studio
Book Club
A gathering place for fellow seekers, dreamers, and creative souls who believe that books can transform how we see ourselves, our work, and the world around us.
Welcome to the Ascension Studio Book Club.
Inside my Virtual Bookshelf, I share a library of the reads that have inspired me most—from soulful memoirs and creative guides to books on movement, mindfulness, and building a meaningful business.
The Ascension Studio Book Club is a digital, self-paced book club for those who enjoy reflection, embodiment, and quiet connection. Think of it as a silent book club — but online.
How It Works
- Each month (or season), I share one featured book, essay, or resource
- You read at your own pace
- I offer a single reflection prompt to explore in your journal or notes
- You’re invited to return anytime to see what we’re reading next
Read with us this month
This month’s reading explores the body as a foundation for contemplative life — through sensation, breath, movement, and presence.
Bodyfulness offers practical tools for reconnecting with physical wisdom, integrating mindfulness with the body, and developing more attuned relationships with ourselves and others.
This book pairs beautifully with nervous system work, somatic awareness, and gentle movement practices.
Monthly Reflection Prompt
You’re invited to sit with this question as you read:
What sensations, emotions, or moments of recognition arise in your body as you move through this book?
There’s no right answer.
You can journal, walk, breathe, or simply notice.
Not sure where to begin?
If you’re exploring movement, creativity, or a deeper sense of purpose, these are the books I return to again and again—the ones that shaped my journey as a teacher, healer, and entrepreneur.
Pick the one that speaks to you, and let it guide you toward your next chapter.
For Your Creativity
Untamed by Glennon Doyle
Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
For Your Body & Movement
Return to Life Through Contrology by Joseph Pilates
The Body Book by Cameron Diaz
For Your Purpose
The Calling by Rha Goddess
Discover Your Dharma by Sahara Rose
Whether you’re curled up with a cup of tea, journaling new ideas, or seeking wisdom for your teaching practice, I hope these books bring you the same sparks of insight, comfort, and inspiration they’ve given me.
Explore, enjoy, and let’s design the life we love—one beautiful page at a time.
The Virtual Bookshelf
Pilates
Return to Life Through Contrology by Joseph Pilates
Science of Pilates: Understand the Anatomy and Physiology to Perfect Your Practice by Tracy Ward
The Pilates Body by Brooke Siler
Pilates Anatomy by Rael Isacowitz & Karen Clippinger
The Official Body Control Pilates Manual by Lynne Robinson
Pilates Made Easy – Collins Brown
Pilates for Rehabilitation by Samantha Wood
Moving Beyond Technique by Chantill Lopez
The Little Book of Pilates by Rachel Lawrence
Pilates for Beginners by Katherine & Kimberly Corp
Pilates Plus by Alan Herdman & Gill Paul
The Complete Book of Pilates for Men by Daniel Lyon Jr.
Spirituality
Light is the New Black by Rebecca Campbell
Material Girl Mystical World by Ruby Warrington
Raise Your Vibration by Kyle Gray
Spirit Junkie by Gabrielle Bernstein
You Are Cosmic Code by Kaitlyn Kaerhart
The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
A Return to Love by Marianne Williamson
The Law of One by Ra
The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success by Deepak Chopra
The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
Wishes Fulfilled by Wayne Dyer
Creative Visualization by Shakti Gawain
The Mastery of Love by Don Miguel Ruiz
The Sophia Code by Kaia Ra
Angels In My Hair by Lorna Byrne
The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
Reality Unveiled by Ziad Masri
The Miracle of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat Hanh
Untamed by Glennon Doyle
The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
The Law of Attraction by Esther & Jerry Hicks
Conversations With God by Neale Donald Walsch
Self-Help & Motivation
You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay
The Emotion Code by Dr. Bradley Nelson
Becoming Supernatural by Dr. Joe Dispenza
Everything is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo
Earth is Hiring by Peta Kelly
The Calling by Rha Goddess
The Happiness of Pursuit by Chris Guillebeau
Outwitting the Devil by Napoleon Hill
Girl Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis
The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown
Love Warrior by Glennon Doyle Melton
Let Your Fears Make You Fierce by Koya Webb
Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Dr. Joe Dispenza
Developing Intuition by Shakti Gawain
The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks
Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
You Are A Badass by Jen Sincero
How to Do the Work by Dr. Nicole LePera
The Five Levels of Attachment by Don Miguel Ruiz
The Dark Side of the Light Chasers by Debbie Ford
Discover Your Dharma by Sahara Rose
Health
The Body Book by Cameron Diaz
The Longevity Book by Cameron Diaz
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van der Kolk
Sober Curious by Ruby Warrington
Myofascial Release Healing Ancient Wounds by John Barnes
The Idiot’s Guide to Ayurvevda by Sahara Rose
The Ultimate Guide to Energy Healing by Kat Fowler
Anatomy of the Spirit by Carolyn Myss
The Energy Codes by Dr. Sue Morter
Wheels of Life by Anodea Judith
Yoga
Eastern Body, Western Mind by Anodea Judith
Emotional Yoga by Bija Bennett
The Language of Yin by Gabrielle Harris
The Inspired Yoga Teacher by Gabrielle Harris
Awakening The Spine by Vanda Scaravelli
Yoga for Emotional Balance by Bo Forbes
The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga by Bernie Clark
Trauma to Dharma by Azita Nahai
Inside the Yoga Sutras by Rev. Jaganath Carrera
Do Your Om Thing by Rebecca Pacheco
The Secret Power of Yoga by Nischala Joy Devi
Being Peace by Thich Nhat Hanh
How To Breathe by Ashley Neese
Meditations For Healing Trauma by Louanne Davis
Books For Women
Goddesses in Every Woman by Jean Shinoda Bolen
Rise Sister Rise by Rebecca Campbell
Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall
The Spiral Dance by Starhawk
Secrets and Mysteries: The Glory and Pleasure of Being a Woman by Denise Linn
Women Don’t Owe You Pretty by Florence Given
A Woman’s Worth by Marianne Williamson
We Should All Be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Mary Magdalene Revealed by Meggan Watterson
Pussy by Regena Thomashauer
Woman Who Run With the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estes
Hagitutde by Sharon Blackie
Goddesses in Older Women by Jean Shinoda Bolen
Crones Don’t Whine by Jean Shinoda Bolen
French Women Don’t Get Facelifts by Mirelle Guiliano
Money, Business, & Purpose
We Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel Rodgers
The Soul of Money by Lynne Twist
Living Well, Spending Less by Ruth Soukup
My Money, My Way by Kumiko Love
Dare to Lead by Brene Brown
Atomic Habits by James Clear
The 4-Hour Work Week by Timothy Ferriss
Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg
Smart Women Finish Rich by David Bach
Money and the Law of Attraction by Esther and Jerry Hicks
The Law of Divine Compensation by Marianne Williamson
Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
Discover Your Dharma by Sahara Rose
The Calling by Rha Goddess
Girlboss by Sophia Amoruso
Inclusivity & Anti-Racism
White Fragility by Robin Diangelo
How to Be An Anti-Racist by Ibram X. Kendi
Me and White Supremacy by Layla Saad
White Women, Get Ready by Amanda K. Gross
Gracism; The Art of Inclusion by David A. Alexander
Wicca & Witchcraft
Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner by Scott Cunningham
Waking the Witch by Pam Grossman
The Spiral Dance by Starhawk
Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs by Scott Cunningham
To Ride a Silver Broomstick by Silver Ravenwolf
Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman
The Witch’s Daughter by Paula Brackston
A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness
The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow
The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman
Initiated: Memoir of a Witch by Amanda Yates Garcia