Live Free Yoga

We must always start by caring for ourselves. Our bodies are not machines. Our minds need rest. And all we NEED to do is just BE, and find comfort there.

I needed this today, maybe you too❤️

A Gentle Return to Self

If you are unhappy,

begin with yourself.

Not as a problem to solve, but as a garden that may have gone untended.

Offer it water, rest, sunlight.

Sometimes sorrow is simply exhaustion asking for care.

If you are restless,

begin with the hands.

Plant something.
Mend something.
Create something.

What cannot be solved by thought sometimes softens through the act of creating.

If you are lonely,

begin with connection.

A message.
A conversation.
A shared silence.

The heart rarely asks for much more than presence.

And if you do not know where to begin,

begin anywhere.

A meal.
A walk.
A page.
A call.

Life rarely changes all at once.

It turns quietly on small, faithful acts

until one day,

almost without noticing,

what felt like surviving

has become

living again.

~ 'A Gentle Return to Self' by Spirit of a Hippie

✍️ Mary Anne Byrne

~ Art by Drawsy Minimal

Time flies!! This beautiful hike is this weekend! I'll guide you on this picturesque loop, slowly but surely.

This is the perfect degree of challenge, you'll feel tired but nothing you can't handle. And about halfway through we'll pause to do some yoga stretching for tired hips and shoulders.

There is nothing like feeling the warm rock beneath you and the wind blowing in your hair, the sounds of the mountains reverberating around you. One year we had a trio of chatty ravens following us around keeping an eye on us. Ravens are big!!! It was very memorable, and it always is.

One of my absolutely favorite hikes!!

Length: 4.4 miles.
Time: about 5.5 hours.

You can sign up here:
https://facebook.com/events/s/welch-dickey-loop-yoga-hike/5231239810435223/

Hike is through Sup Yo Aventures but led by me!!

Photos from the Berkshire Yoga Fest!

As you all know, Katy, Heidi, and I were there (with some friends!!). We spent a lot of time together. We also spent a lot of time just doing the things we wanted to do on our own. There were new friends we met along the way who we hope to see again in the future, yogis from other states, who we found ourselves just bumping into time and time again. We just might have even hung out with DJ Taz Rashid and his lovely wife Biana...

Katy and I also met a mentor of ours in person, Sage Rountree, which was mindblowing. I can say that aside from my teacher Kate White, she is the one other person who has most influenced my teaching style, but I had yet to meet her!

I was really excited about all the music. Saw Garth Stevenson 3 times. DJ Drez and Marti Nikko twice. Dj Taz Rashid on day one with a silent disco. Girish twice (once as a surprise accompanient to Rolf Gate's class, blew my mind)

Seane Corne. Rolf Gates. Leslie Kaminoff. Jill Miller. Rod Stryker (who taught me so much in such a short time). All AMAZING.

The thing the kicked my but the most and where I had the most fun: Ecstatic Dance with Coby Kozlowski!

And I released something I didn't know needed releasing in Kundalini yoga.

My mind is full, my heart if full, I am still processing the wonder of it all! There was so much that just manifested I felt lucky to be experiencing it all, non-yoga moments included.

Can't wait to share more in person, you will all experience some of the new things we learned in class for sure!

Sorry for the late notice! In case you were thinking of signing up...no 6pm Beginner tonight!

(No one was signed up-so I took it as a sign to enjoy a little outside time and some gardening and soccer instead...)

You can catch Heidi's 4:30 pm Function and Strength Class instead!!☀️☀️☀️

Ahhh summer!

This is going to be so much fun! Just like last time, we'll do some gentle yoga to the sound of the crystal bowls. Then during Savasana, a full soundbath to calm and relax the body, and bring you into a deeper state of ease. During this, Danny will play on the gong, Tibetan Singing Bowls and other instruments evoking the sounds of nature.

As this is right at the time of the Summer Solstice, we will be honoring the sun and light and life (the longest period of daylight for the year) through the postures and visuals of the yoga practice. There will be the option to make flower crowns after the soundbath, a popular ritual at the time of the solstice, celebrating the abundance and beauty of nature. Fruity iced tea will be served. This is optional, if you would like to partake.

Come join us!!

You can book at www.livefreeyoganh.com

Summer specials have kicked off!

The Summer Unlimited Pass started today. There are still a few days left to catch this unbelieveable deal: three months unlimited yoga in-studio and online, plus 3 guest passes! If you're thinking this might be right for you, don't wait!

Also, summer bingo starts tomorrow. Every row of 5 (horizontal vertical, diagonal) earns you a free specialty drink at the studio. Aly will be adding more options (all healthy and replenishing for the body!) Fill the whole card and get a free Live Free Yoga T-shirt!

Lastly, every Unlimited Member (regular and summer) will get 3 free Guest Passes to be used this summer. Guests must bring the pass into the studio with them if they drop in, but they will also be able to book online using a unique promo code. Members do not need to attend with their guests.

Teachers will be handing out the guest passes this week!

Here's to a little more sunshine and good vibes! Namaste! 🌞🌞🌞