Thanksgiving Yoga
I hope you're having a nice week! Judging from the huge crowds at HEB, the Holiday Season is in full swing! If Thanksgiving prep wears you out and you feel like you really could use a yogaclass, I want to make sure you've got all the details about our Thanksgiving Schedule.
(And if you're traveling this week, check out the special section just for you at the end of this note!)
We'll offer our regular classes on Wednesday morning:
- 8:30 Therapeutics with me
- 9:15 Flow with Amal
- 10:30 Yoga & Meditation with Angela
We'll be closed on Wednesday evening and Thanksgiving Day, and we'll be back to our regular schedule on Friday. If, like me, you prefer to skip Black Friday shopping, come see us for a class!
- 8:30 a.m. Mindfulness with me
- 9:15 a.m. Flow with Amal
- 10:30 a.m. Gentle with Angela
And then, don't forget that Saturday is Small Business Saturday and we'll be offering 10% off 5 & 10 Class Passes and Workshops in the studio and online. You can find all the details in thesection below.
If You're Traveling for Thanksgiving
If you're traveling this week, you might want to check out these oldies but goodies:
And if you need more home yoga practice in your life, don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel (just click that link and then click the red "Subscribe" button). YouTube will send you an email whenever we post a new video, which is probably about once or twice per quarter. :)
Happy Thanksgiving!
And Lots of Holiday Love,
Zelinda
Time of Stress = Time for Self Care!
We're a week out from the election and it seems like people on both sides are experiencing quite a bit of stress. I'd like to give you some tools and motivation to make sure you're taking good care of yourself.
First, a Cliffs Notes lesson on Stress, Your Brain, and Your Body.
When you are stressed, your brain releases stress hormones that affect the functioning of almost every system in your body. Even though we don't typically realize it, we're constantly affected by small stressors such as deadlines, traffic, the deluge of social media, raising a family, interpersonal relationships, etc. Sometimes that mild chronic stress is compounded by bigger stressors, for example, a car accident, a family emergency, or a problem at work.
Unfortunately, we're often either unaware of or in denial about the effects of chronic stress on the body. Chronic stress can lead to all kinds of health issues, from something as mild as stomach upset to something has serious as heart disease.
So I encourage you, during this time of change and stress, to please take care of yourself. Here are some of my favorite ideas for self care:
- Book a relaxing massage
- Take a bath in the tub with your favorite salts, bubbles, or oils
- Meet a friend for tea and a tasty pastry
- Enjoy some quiet time and read a book
- Dive into a hobby, either a new one or an old favorite
- Get a good night's sleep with fresh sheets on the bed
- Do a DIY spa treatment, like a facial, manicure, or deep conditioning hair treatment
- Practice meditation or yoga (of course!)
Please, please, make time to take care of yourself!
You know how during the safety announcement on airplanes, the flight attendant tells you that, in case of emergency, to put on your own air mask before helping the people around you? It's the same for self care. In order to do your life's work, care for your friends and family, and practice random acts of kindness, you have to make sure your own needs are met first.
Make a point to do something nice for yourself this week! And for bonus points, post a comment (or a photo!) on our Facebook page and let us know what you're doing to care for your self!
Lots of Love,
Zelinda