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Hi Beings,
I hope everyone was able to enjoy a Mother’s Day weekend unique to you and your situation. I have always felt very connected to mothers, and cannot help but become reflective and somewhat emotional around Mother’s Day. These kinds of holidays can come with a charge, especially during a pandemic. There is a special place in my heart for those who are estranged from their mother or child or who have a strained relationship. For those who long to be biological mothers and cannot be, those who have lost their mother or child, and brand new mommies who are putting pressure on themselves. We are all figuring it out along the way, and we aren’t here to get it perfect or put on a front that we know what we’re doing. When we fumble and stumble honestly and graciously, we remind others to soften and allow things to be exactly as they are without so much pressure. The truth is we are all mothers, whether you are a mother to biological children, adopted children, fur babies, plant babies, create art, connect to nature, birth an idea, nurture any other living being...that is a connection to Divine Mother Spirit.
I’ve been feeling lots of dynamic energy with spring in the air, and so there has been lots of movement at the studio/office. I am thrilled to announce an amazing instructor, Joelle VanSickle, is now offering small group classes (she has cutely named them “pods”). Her approach to teaching is accessible, safe and supportive. From personal experience in her classes, I can say that I would send any of my loved ones, students or patients with injury to her. I have always felt (and noted others to express the same) safe, included, challenged, and curious in her class. Joelle specializes in restorative yoga, subtle body, and the yoga wall. Please visit her site to learn more or to sign up for classes.
Just another friendly reminder that FREE DEEP BREATHS is still going on! Fridays, 12:15-1pm in the parking lot/grassy area to the left of my building. It has been a lovely community event and I’d love to see you there.
I hope you are all healthy and well, and as always, I’m sending lots of love to each of you.
Warmly,
Sam
Joelle’s Pod Classes:
Mondays at 6pm / Saturdays at 10:30am
Message from Joelle:
A PodClass is an opportunity for you to mindfully and safely practice Yoga in-person in a group of up to 3 people. It is a semi-private and also a class, where you can focus your attention on what you need from practice in the moment with live guidance in a supportive community. It is an approach that considers the fullness of you-- your goals, subtle body awareness, and of course those injuries and health conditions if you have them. It is not necessarily the Covid Pod you’ve heard about where the same people practice together consistently (although it can be). However, it is a group that is committed to the well-being of the others present, so we will uphold all state-mandated safety protocols and if we are sick, we will stay home. I am also happy to come to your home location for solo, duo, or trio pods as long as everyone in the group is vaccinated. Please sign up for the live Wappingers Falls schedule below or on my schedule page.
I believe there is huge value in individualized practice, and we don’t always get that in larger groups. These experiences will honor the overall needs of the group with unique accommodations and variations for you. It can be a way to workshop themes, consider your nagging questions, make discoveries, and potentially help us to approach our virtual, group, or home practice with a new perspective. I look forward to seeing you!
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