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Spring has sprung! The flowers have begun to bloom, and the buds on the trees ready to sprout. Oh what a magnificent time of year, when what was dull and quiet is now becoming vibrant and filled with song. Waking to the birds chirping and the beautiful sunrises, and days feeling longer has been such a nice change from the winter hibernation. Take time to notice the beauty that is all around you, finding gratitude with each new day. Through the cold, dreary days comes growth and color. For without one we could not appreciate the other!
Mantra: I am opening to a new way of being
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Native to Nature health and wellness products are now available at Grace Tree Yoga. Make it a one stop shop after yoga to pick up hand made candles, soaps, face serums, and more! Stop in and check out all of the amazing products available to you. |
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Native to Nature: 200 E Main St., Mason |
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Free Community Yoga
These classes will be taught by our very own 200 Hour Yoga Teachers in training. Dates & times are provided below - register on our website or via the MindBody App.
- April 10th @ 9am (Yin) & 10:30am (Chair)
- April 11th @ 12:30pm & 1:30pm
- April 17th @ 11:30am
- April 18th @ 11am
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Enjoy the beautiful sounds of crystal singing bowls while you rest and relax on your yoga mat. 3rd Friday of each month @ 6pm.
$20/session
$80/5 sessions
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Calling all Yoga Teachers! |
Interactive and practical, this workshop will guide you toward the process of building your yoga business. Get clear on your brand and vision, learn marketing tips & tricks, and the basics to running your successful yoga business.
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Britney's Classes - In-Studio & Virtual:
Empower Hour
Wednesday @ 5:30pm
Heart Filled Flow
Saturday @ 10:00am
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Yoga has helped Britney find peace within and self acceptance. It's a passion of hers that continues to grow daily. Her love for yoga inspired her to want to share what she had found with others so she earned her 200hr RYT through Grace Tree Yoga Studio and White Lotus Home.
Britney believes in teaching yoga from the heart and she aims to help others practice self love and compassion; to focus on inviting positivity inward and loving your true self.
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Each month we introduce and celebrate our amazing instructors.
Meet Britney!
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What is your proudest accomplishment?
Being a mom of two wonderful boys! I am so grateful to be their mom and that I am getting to watch them grow into wonderful young men.
What do you most love about teaching yoga?
I love sharing the gift that yoga has given me. Yoga teaches us self-love, self-respect, contentment, gratitude, etc. It teaches us that body, mind and spirit are not disconnected. Yoga meets us where we are and truly is for every body!
What is your favorite yoga pose?
It's so hard to pick one! I think I'd have to go with child's pose. It just feels like such a safe space to rest in. I heard once that pausing in child's pose during your practice is not a sign of weakness but rather knowing and honoring your body. I love that and it has really stuck with me over the years.
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Meditation is a way to encourage a heightened state of awareness & focused attention. It is a practice to help the fluctuations of the mind. It doesn't mean that your thoughts will cease, but as you keep at it, you will be able to observe the thoughts as they float by instead of focusing on them intently. Below are just a few of the many benefits that can be realized with a consistent meditation practice. |
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- Manage stress & anxiety
- Increase self-awareness
- Improve focus
- Promote emotional health
- Increase memory
- Support creativity
- Improve sleep
- Decrease blood pressure
- Promotes self-discipline
- Supports a positive mood
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The beauty of meditation is that you can do it anytime and anywhere. It is a practice that is always available to you. The key is finding what works best for you to develop a consistent practice, as with anything the more you do something the better you get at it. There are different meditation techniques, which include, but are not limited to: seated, candle gazing, walking, guided, and breath awareness.
To start find an easy seat on the floor or a chair. Sitting up nice and tall to elongate the spine, and resting the hands either palms up (receiving) or down (grounding) on the legs. Closing the eyes or softening the gaze downward. Begin to focus on the breath - tuning in to each of the inhales and exhales. Allow the thought waves (vritti) to flow by, using the breath to guide you back to the present moment. Become the observer, noticing what shows up for you as you take part in this practice - thoughts, emotions, sensations in the body. Continue to be still, allowing the breath to be your guide. When you are ready to conclude your meditation practice, bring the hands to heart center and slowly open your eyes. Take a big deep inhale through the nose, and exhale it all out through the mouth. As you create your meditation practice, you may choose to chant OM at the end, or whatever you feel called to do to close your practice.
Starting out in your meditation practice, you may wish to set a timer. You can begin with 1-2 minutes and build from there. This is a great way to ease into the practice, as it can feel overwhelming and sometimes uncomfortable at first to sit in silence with no distractions. Remember to make this your practice, whatever works best for you.
Want to learn more about meditation? Join Alicia for her 'Learn to Meditate' 4 week virtual series starting April 5th at 7pm. Ideal for beginners or for anyone who is looking for a little extra guidance in their meditation practice. Investment: $30. Register Here
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ESSENTIAL OIL OF THE MONTH |
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Usage Tips:
- Soak in a relaxing Epsom Salt bath by adding three to four drops to bath water.
- Mix three drops with Fractionated Coconut Oil for soothing massage.
- Diffuse the oil in a room diffuser to promote a centered and calm mindset.
- Apply one drop to hands, rub together, and inhale deeply as needed throughout the day.
Primary Benefits:
- Helps boost mood
- Complements effective work and study
- Increases feelings of tranquility
- Soothes and uplifts
- Calming and relaxing aroma
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When stress and tension seem to be relentless, Adaptiv Calming Blend is the precise solution.
Use Adaptiv to help get comfortable with new surroundings or situations. When a big meeting is coming up, or for other important events, keep Adaptiv Calming Blend on hand.
In preliminary studies, the scent of Lavender, a main ingredient of Adaptiv, has been found to contribute to an environment conducive to performing tasks requiring sustained attention. Lavender, Magnolia, Neroli, and Sweetgum provide stress-relieving effects while Wild Orange and Spearmint energize and uplift. Copaiba and Rosemary soothe anxious feelings to round out the calming blend. Whether you’re feeling fatigued or restless, indecisive or irritable, Adaptiv Calming Blend is part of the toolbox to help the body and mind to stay balanced. Use Adaptiv Calming Blend in combination with the Adaptiv capsules for synergistic results.
Ingredients: Wild Orange, Lavender, Copaiba, Spearmint, Magnolia, Rosemary, Neroli, and Sweetgum
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At Grace Tree Yoga Studio we want to support your holistic lifestyle. With so many great connections in the community, we have added them to our website for a quick reference for you. This list will continue to grow so check back often. |
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