Today we’d like to introduce you to Morgan Cockerham.
Morgan, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
I took my first yoga class in 2013 when I was 30 weeks pregnant. Honestly? It seemed terrible. I couldn’t understand why anyone would choose to do this. I tried again in 2015—another completely different style, one more like stretching, the other like a slow fitness class. And again, it felt awkward and unfamiliar. But I noticed something: after both classes, I felt better. Something was shifting, even if I couldn’t name it yet.
Then in 2017, I walked into a real yoga studio for the first time. I was in an abusive relationship—mentally, physically, and spiritually. The only place I was allowed to go without consequences was a free meditation class. And I fell in love. That quiet space, that stillness, it became a lifeline.
At the time, I was a single mom, silently battling addiction, abuse, and the heavy emotional toll of living with epilepsy. I was pretending everything was fine—pretending my diagnosis wasn’t impacting me as deeply as it was. But deep down, I was crumbling.
Eventually, I found the courage to leave that relationship and begin my healing journey. That’s when I turned to yoga—not as a workout, but as a way to come home to myself. Yoga became my sanctuary. It became my community. It became the mirror I needed to face myself honestly, to rebuild, and to reclaim my life.
It hasn’t been easy. Being a single mom with epilepsy brings challenges that are unique. But that path, as painful and messy as it was, led me here—to building a business rooted in purpose. Today, I teach yoga to others navigating seizures, identity loss, and adversity. I help them find their voice again. I help them feel seen and strong in their bodies. I offer the space I once needed so desperately.
Looking back now, I can see how every piece—my seizures, addiction, even the relationships I chose—were part of the same story. And now I get to rewrite that story, not just for myself, but for others who never felt like they belonged in a typical yoga class. This work is the most beautiful journey I’ve ever been on.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Some of my biggest struggles have been breaking free from codependency—both with people and with substances. I’ve had to untangle myself from toxic relationships, addictive patterns, and the belief that my worth was tied to how much I could give, do, or fix for everyone else.
Financial stress has also been real. As a single mom working in the corporate world, I constantly felt torn. I wanted to be present for my child, support his dreams, and also build something meaningful for myself—but I had bills to pay. The tug-of-war between needing to work and wanting to be home was a weight I carried daily.
And I’ll be honest: I’ve been a big-time people pleaser. Whether it was men, friends, other yoga teachers, studio owners, or even students—I often put their comfort ahead of my own well-being. I sacrificed my health more times than I care to admit, just to avoid conflict or keep the peace.
One of the hardest but most necessary lessons I’ve learned is how to set healthy boundaries. To listen to what’s truly healthy for me—not just what’s familiar or expected. It’s taken years of unlearning. Years of learning to be a safe person—for others, yes—but also for myself. On and off the mat.
And truthfully? I’m still navigating it. But now I have tools. Now I have self-awareness. Now I have a community. And every time I choose myself in a healthy way, I become a better mom, a better teacher, and a stronger woman.
Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about Yoga with Morgan?
Yoga with Morgan is my umbrella name. I also have SeizaYoga which is more of a movement that I’m starting. It is in its building phase. I help women and teen girls living with epilepsy reclaim their identity, rebuild self-trust, and step into their power. I am a certified 500-hour yoga teacher, trauma-informed coach, and Epilepsy Awareness Advocate with six years of experience helping others heal through yoga, mindfulness, and storytelling. One of the biggest struggles my audience faces is feeling trapped in fear, shame, and self-doubt after seizures—often unsure of who they are outside their diagnosis. Having personally overcome addiction, co-dependence, and the emotional weight of living with epilepsy, I now help others do the same by blending science-backed movement, meditation, and mindset shifts with real-life experience and compassion. I teach through storytelling and practical tools in a voice that’s supportive but direct. One of my biggest inspirations is my mentor Tiffany Pridgen, fellow teachers, and of course the students. My philosophy is rooted in the belief that there’s always a way forward—by exploring the nuances of the present moment with the support of community.
Do you any memories from childhood that you can share with us?
There are so many—but truly, every one that includes my grandmother. I can’t pick just one because she is the memory. Her presence, her love, her energy—those moments with her shaped a large part of who I am. When I think of childhood, I think of her. She is my favorite memory.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://impact.me/yogawithmorgan
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgancockerham/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seizeyoga/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Seizeyoga
- Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@seizeyoga
