Hi, I’m Stephanie.
I created Seluna to offer inclusive healing practices that not only welcomes everyone, but understand Latino roots and the fast-moving world we live in.
Breath-led Knowledge
Creating a strong foundation for grounding, asanas (poses), and breath work (pranayamas).
Rooted in Wisdom
We follow ancestral, holistic, and trauma informed practices.
Vulnerability is Ok
You are welcome as you are—tender and or tired.
My Journey To Seluna
After a lower back injury, I was told yoga could help me heal. I practiced in Los Angeles for over ten years, taking classes at different studios. I thought I was doing everything right — but often, it hurt. No one ever corrected my alignment or posture. And I couldn’t help but notice that none of my teachers looked like me, so I didn’t feel comfortable asking questions.
Looking back, I can’t believe how long I pushed through the pain, convincing myself it was just part of the practice. I simply didn’t know any different then.
Burnt out from my corporate job and exhausted in ways I couldn’t name, I hit a wall. I’ll always be grateful to my husband, José, for encouraging me to be brave and make a change. So I did something that terrified me: I stopped. I rested.
We took time away. We traveled. We tried new things and explored new skills together. At first, that pause felt wrong — lazy, unproductive. But in that stillness, something quiet but insistent began to stir: I didn’t just want to “fix” my body — I wanted to understand it. So I did another thing that scared me: I enrolled in yoga teacher training.
The real shift came during my training in Southeast Asia — 90-degree tropical heat, a shala by the beach, surrounded by strangers. I felt out of place. I questioned my shape, my pace, my presence. Do I even belong here?
“There’s something sacred about learning to feel safe in your body.”
-Stephanie Hernandez
“There’s something sacred about learning to feel safe in your body.”
-Stephanie Hernandez
And when we reached the final pose, I collapsed — not just from exhaustion, but from release. A flood of emotions hit me: relief, pride, regret, doubt. I was holding back tears when our teacher said, “This is part of the practice. Let it move through you.”
Through my training, I didn’t just learn proper alignment or how to avoid injury — I learned how to approach myself with curiosity and softness. That softness, I realized, isn’t weakness. It’s strength. It’s courage.
When José and I returned to the States and settled in Seattle, I began teaching in studios. But I couldn’t stop thinking about people who might have had experiences like mine — first-timers, stiff bodies, grieving ones. People pushing through pain without realizing there’s another way. I thought of stories close to home: My dad, regaining mobility after surgery and years of physical labor.My husband, unpacking how childhood shaped his body and posture.Our culture, one that often skips over grief and teaches us to push through instead of pause.
That’s when Seluna was born — for those curious about truly listening to their bodies, tuning into their emotions, and reconnecting with their roots.
A space for first-generation daughters, survivors, aging bodies, and tender hearts.Here, we move slower. We teach the basics with care.
We listen closely and honor the full story held in our bones.
And that’s why I continue to train — deepening my skills, exploring new modalities, and studying to become a certified yoga therapist.
Healing is never one-size-fits-all. There’s always more to learn.
Bring your breath, your story, your body, and a little curiosity.
This is Seluna. Come as you are.
Ever felt like you had to toughen up to get through?
Same. I was taught to hold it in— to quiet what hurt and keep pushing. But lately, I’ve come to understand that softness can carry a strength toughness never could.