Hi, I’m Penny Oliver.

I’m 67 years young, frequently upside down, occasionally overdressed for yoga, and always on the lookout for somewhere inappropriate to do a split.

Picnic tables. Mountains. Beaches. City streets. Coffee shops. If there’s a beautiful view—or simply an ordinary Tuesday—I’m probably wondering what would happen if I threw a leg in the air.

I’ve never been very good at sitting still. I spent sixteen years dancing, became a national karate champion at 41, earned three second-degree black belts, and became a yoga teacher after breaking my foot. Apparently, even my setbacks come with choreography.

These days, you’ll find me handstanding through God’s glorious world, kicking up my heels, wearing tutus without an invitation, laughing loudly, chasing wonder, and proving that growing older does not require growing dull.

I don’t move because I’m trying to look younger. I move because I’m alive.

This little corner of the world is where movement becomes play, everyday moments get dressed in sequins, and faith slips naturally into the conversation—because God is part of everything I see, everything I celebrate, and every bit of joy spilling out of me.

I’m not here to impress you with what my body can do. I’m here to remind you what life can feel like when you stop saving the good shoes, the big dreams, and the ridiculous ideas for someday.

Potential has no age limit.
Joy has no expiration date.
And nothing—absolutely nothing—is ordinary.

Welcome to my wonderfully bendy, slightly crazy, grace-covered life.

I’m Penny Oliver.

Now, where should we do a split?

…and a little about me

Hi, I'm Penny.

I'm a wife, mom, yoga teacher, former karate instructor, fashion enthusiast and lifelong girl who still can’t sit still in her chair like her mom always said! I’m also a woman who still believes life gets more beautiful when we keep saying "yes" to it.

I've spent a lifetime exploring what the human body can do—from dance and gymnastics to martial arts, yoga, and joyful movement in nature. But more than anything, I've discovered that movement isn't just exercise...it's gratitude in motion. It's one of the ways I worship, celebrate life, and marvel at the incredible way God designed us.

You'll often find me doing yoga in a flowing dress on a mountain, laughing in the snow, balancing on a rock, or finding beauty in the most ordinary places. Those moments remind me that God is always creating masterpieces—we simply have to slow down and notice them.

My hope is that, when you spend time here, you'll leave with a little more joy, a little more wonder, a little more courage, and a deeper appreciation for the God whose fingerprints are all around us.

Welcome... I'm so glad you stopped by!