Inspiration & Guidance for Nourishment

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Lavender {Protect your Peace}

There are moments when the world feels louder than our breath. When the headlines weigh heavier than our thoughts, and even our inner dialogue begins to echo with a sense of urgency that doesn’t feel like our own.

In those moments, may we remember this:
Peace is not something we find—it is something we return to.

And to return, we must first protect it.

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Dangling

In this Yin Yoga pose, allow your upper body to hang passively over your legs while standing, creating a deeply releasing and dynamic stretch.

This gentle inversion uses gravity to decompress the spine, release tension in the lower back, and lengthen the hamstrings. With each breath, allow your upper body to surrender more fully, deepening the stretch and calming the nervous system. The slight bend in the knees is key to encouraging a Yin-style release rather than muscular effort. Hold the pose for 1–3 minutes, breathing slowly and evenly.

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Rose {Look for Beauty}

In the quiet moments between the noise, beauty lives—waiting to be seen, felt, and honored. This month, we invite you to soften your pace and shift your gaze toward the often-overlooked wonders of daily life. With the calming, heart-opening aroma of rose, May becomes an invitation to notice the subtle, the simple, and the sacred.

When we choose to look for beauty—not just around us, but within—we begin to transform our perspective and deepen our connection to ourselves and our community.

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Snail

Snail Pose is a deeply introspective, forward-folding pose that gently stretches the spine, shoulders, and neck while stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system. In Yin Yoga, the pose is practiced with softness and surrender, encouraging the practitioner to turn inward and release tension through stillness and gravity.

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Bergamot {Lift Others Up}

In our fast-paced world, the simple act of uplifting others can transform not only individual lives but also the fabric of our community. This month, as we immerse ourselves in the vibrant and uplifting aroma of bergamot, we are reminded of the profound connection between this citrus essence and the yogic principle of supporting and elevating those around us.

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Supported Bridge

Supported Bridge pose not only stretches the chest, neck, and spine but also rejuvenates the spirit by increasing circulation and energy flow throughout the body. As you lift your hips toward the sky, allow your shoulders to ground into the mat, creating a stable foundation. Feel the expansion in your chest and the gentle opening of your heart center. With each breath, visualize releasing any tension or stress, inviting a sense of calm and clarity. This is a moment to honor your body’s strength and resilience, embracing the support it provides as you journey through life.

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Eucalyptus {Make Space}

This month, we are focusing on cultivating healing spaces, featuring eucalyptus as our signature scent. In various traditions, eucalyptus is associated with purification and healing. Regardless of the type of new space you seek—be it within your mind, your schedule, or the environments that nurture your healing and growth—we encourage you to reflect on the following questions..

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Jasmine {Leap into Love}

Allowing yourself to wholeheartedly love someone or something can be incredibly daunting, particularly if you've previously experienced deep love followed by heartbreak. We often say that with love comes loss, and it’s better to have loved, even if it leads to sorrow. The reality is that we know we will eventually lose the people and things we cherish—either gradually or all at once. The question remains: would we rather shield ourselves from pain, or is love truly worth the risk?

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Frog

Release tension in your inner groin, hips, and spine while embracing the benefits of frog pose.

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Sandalwood {Be Open to Possibility}

Sandalwood is a time-honored incense material that has been utilized for thousands of years in both homes and temples. Hailing from Indonesia, it is prized for its wood and oil, which are important in construction and serve as a prominent note in perfumes. Sandalwood is associated with inner peace, mental clarity, and openness

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Saddle {Hero Pose}

Saddle Pose also known as Hero Pose can be an excellent stretch for very active people or those standing a lot during the day. There are many ways to experience this posture so take your time getting in to feel renewed and confident!

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2025 Themes “Scents & Simplicity”

We enter this new year with open hearts and minds, brimming with potential. We are dedicating 2025 to embracing scents and simplicity, taking time to slow down and notice what unfolds around us. Whether it's recognizing a fragrance in the air, pausing for a moment of mindfulness, or even becoming aware of recurring thought or pattern that, with fresh insight, might guide us closer to our true path. The inner practice of yoga provides a safe haven to explore these possibilities, while the world around us is also continuously offering reminders to remain present as we savor each moment, day by day. 

So here is to a happy, healthy new year filled with all the elements that inspire hope, peace, joy and simplicity!

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Amaryllis (Splendid Beauty & Pride)

We greet the end of this “year of flowers” with Amaryllis as our theme representing splendid beauty and pride. When we have a beautiful light to shine, we should show it off; not in a boastful way, but in a way that illuminates the beauty of others and the world around us. We should look back with pride on all of our accomplishments and move forward with vulnerability so we are open to new challenges that strengthen and fulfill us

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Astragalus {Generous Love & Influence}

We are coming into a season of giving and being generous with our time, resources, and love (including love of self). We look to the Astragalus plant as our November theme, also known as Huang qí, meaning “yellow life force”. Love truly is a force that can influence everything we do and everyone we meet. Set aside some time to give thought to how we carry this force and how we accept it from others.

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