Expanding My Reach

"what's meant for you will sometimes feel scary, risky, and new. easy and calm doesn't always mean you're going the right way. the biggest rewards usually come from having the guts and perseverance to create your own path"
~ yung pueblo

Namasté, my friends!

Today, a couple of announcements and a question:

• This year's Art Of Connection is sold out. Thank you. 🙏🏽 If you want to be added to the wait list, simply drop me a text, or email, and consider it done.  
• I'm excited to announce another unique way we can connect in June! Friday, June 9, I will be collaborating with two of my favorite local yogis to offer YOU a phenomenal experience.
• Please join Harvey Deutch, Teresa Van Eyk, and me for an evening of Gratitude. This gathering will be at Harvey's luxury studio and retreat center in Fennville. (Trust me . . . if you haven't been, you WANT to go!)
• We'll come together at 7 P and practice for 90 minutes: 30 minutes of breath, 30 minutes of meditation, and 30 minutes of chanting and sound.
• Afterwards, we'll saunter upstairs (exploring the incredible details of this space) and enjoy dessert and wine (or mocktail) in the expansive chef's kitchen and dining area.   
• Space is limited, and events at "The Hook" always sell out quickly. If you're interested, you can sign up on Satya's Events Page. (Simply scroll down a bit once you're there.)

Now, a bit of background building into my question: 

• Some of you know I am a sponge when it comes to my desire to learn, evolve, and grow. Yep: I. Am. Thirsty. 😅
• As a solopreneur, I am responsible for all aspects of my business: scheduling, bookkeeping, content creation, marketing, mopping . . . yep, that's me. 🤣
• One aspect of my work that challenges is me is how to grow my outreach. 😳
• I started this weekly newsletter for you, my friends, in October 2021. Our sangha has grown. and we have successfully met every single week. I deeply appreciate my connection with you❣️
• In 2022 I launched my first two digital course offerings. They were both rewarding and reached people I cannot connect to with my regular teaching schedule. 🫶🏽 
• I also expanded my outreach to include public speaking in 2022. Truth? I was surprised how much I loved these opportunities! It takes my introverted self some effort to meet the moment, but gosh I love this way of connecting and sharing. 🥰
• I've spoken about our nervous system. How to move through stress. The power we have to regulate (and heal) our own bodies through breath and movement. All about what gratitude is and how to practice it. Just to name a few. 💗
• Right now, I am taking another business coaching course to learn even more about expanding my service to others. 

​Which brings me to my question:

• Why do you read these weekly newsletters? 
• Or, another way to ask the same thing: If you were telling a group of friends that they should sign up for this newsletter, what would you say to try and convince them? 

I really appreciate any and all answers! And, of course, you can let me know what you don't enjoy. Or, what you want more of. I'm here for it all.  

Email me: michelleshawyoga@icloud.com 

Knowing how these weekly letters are viewed and received will truly help shape some of what comes next. 🦋

Humbled . . .  and full of gratitude,

~ m ♥️