Almost February, 2026

Issue 63

Pause & Reset

Mindfully designed reflections & insights to help you slow down, reset, and feel more grounded in everyday life.

Sharing Space 🩷

Welcome (almost) February 😌

It’s felt like a long winter and I’ve recently had a heavy heart with the civil unrest and loss of lives in our country. I go through periods of feeling helpless and hopeless, angry, sad, and overwhelmed. I’m fatigued by the overload and neverending news cycle that floods my brain.

As I sift through ways I can help as one individual, I keep reminding myself that I can begin with tending to myself so I can better tend to others — family, friends, clients, community, and beyond. This positive energy and ripple effect it creates can radiate almost infinitely.

For the past 20-ish years, one constant that supports me without fail is my connection to yoga. When I practice (on and off the mat), I can return to myself, wholeheartedly. I can think more clearly, feel more grounded, breathe more easily, and offer compassion towards myself and others.

This brings me to some ✨ BIG ✨ news to share!

In an effort to connect and share space with others, I’m sending you a warm invitation to join me in our new "Yoga Nook" at 49 Brigham St.

I am beyond thrilled to announce 2 yoga offerings I will be facilitating in February in our cozy new space!! 🎉

YOGA for BEGINNERS 4-Week Series:

A welcoming class for beginners and near-beginners, focusing on basic poses, mindful movement, and building confidence on the mat. You’ll be guided through foundational poses with clear instructions, modifications to suit your body, and an emphasis on breath, alignment, and ease. No experience or equipment required—just come as you are.

Dates: 4 Saturdays in February, 2026 — 2/7/2/14, 2/21, 2/28

Time: 9:30-10:45 am

Location: 49 Bigham St.

Cost: $70 for the 4 week series OR $20/class (if spots available).

Space is limited. Preregistration is required. Minimum of 4 registered participants to facilitate this series.

YIN YOGA 4-Week Introductory Series:

We live in a busy (yang) culture. Yin Yoga offers an invitation to create balance by learning how to slow down, be present, and attend to the needs of our bodies. Yin Yoga is a slow, meditative practice that uses long-held, passive poses to gently stretch the deeper connective tissues of the body. This quieter approach encourages mindfulness, flexibility, and joint health while helping to soften and release tension. No prior Yin experience necessary.

Dates: 4 Mondays in February/March, 2026 — 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/2

Time: 5:00 - 6:15 pm

Location: 49 Brigham St.

Cost: $70 for the 4 week series OR $20/class (if spots available).

Space is limited. Preregistration is required. Minimum of 4 registered participants to facilitate this series.

Sometimes it’s hard to know what to do or how to help others. Allowing yourself some grace, compassion, and tenderness is always ok, and the effects from that can spill over in ways to help others that you never even imagined.

Reach out if you have any questions about the NEW YOGA OFFERINGS at our NEW Yoga space (or anything else). I hope you can join me 🩷

With gratitude,

Steph 💙

P.S. I’m also leading a Gentle Flow class this Sunday — See below ⬇️

Coming up ❄️

🌿 Gentle Flow Yoga Class — I will be teaching on Sunday, February 1st, 10-11:00 am @ at Core Fitness & Wellness! This class will offer a moment to pause and reconnect to your mind & body through gentle movement, mindful stretching, and gentle breathwork.  Register here.

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