Powerful Time of Year

Ahead of its time ❄️

It seems winter does. not. care. that it has arrived ahead of schedule this year. Snow. Wind. Rain?! Ice. 
It’s all happening here in West Michigan. 

Thank goodness for twinkly white lights sparkling throughout town and holiday gatherings full of cheer. 

If you live nearby, there’s one more week of Holly Days at Everyday People Café. Monday, December 15 | 5:00 - 8:00 PM. It’s my favorite way to shop. Supporting local artists + selecting handcrafted gifts? Yes, please.

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“The contentment found in gratefulness is not about ‘standing still’ but about showing up to your life and being present, always aware of the invitations before you; a receiving rather than a seeking.”

~ Joe Primo

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Hello my friends!

I love the season we are in. As we approach the longest night of the year, the return to the light, the change of seasons and the new year . . . there’s such a supportive atmosphere for contemplation. 
Yes, reflection. 
More importantly, looking forward. 

It’s a time to pause. To hush. And to celebrate. 

In my classes we’ve been doing some extra twists, and movements, and pranayama that help to rinse and release. That way, anything stagnant has an opportunity to begin gently moving. 
And, we’re focusing on our pathway forward. 
Firm in our foundation. With a clear view. And a focused vision. 

It’s incredible how breath and movement readily embodies, and supports, all of this powerful work within. 

It’s not magic. It may not be quick. But it’s happening. And it’s transformative. 

There’s something so powerful when we come together in community and do this kind of practice. We all benefit. And, we weave our thread of support into one another’s lives so each of us are uplifted. 

I’d appreciate if you could join me for my favorite class of the year. 
Winter Solstice and Sound at the Saugatuck Yacht Club.

Sunday, December 21 | 6 - 7:30 P.M. 

If you’re looking for a powerful way to commit to your pathway forward, consider a fully-customized Sadhana. This is a daily practice that you and I create together. It’s  wonderfully distilled to accelerate what it is you are seeking. 
The practice doesn’t have to be long. 
Or complicated. 
It will facilitate powerful shifts within. 
Have questions or feeling curious? Simply reach out, and we’ll talk more!

Okay, keep it cozy everyone! 
And carve out some time to come into greater focus for yourself. Your pathway. 

Every day I’m noodling around for my single-word resolution for 2026.

Not sure I have it yet. 
I think this year it’s going to be in Sanskrit?

In service,

~m

P.S. Javi cracks me up in his bandana after being groomed 😄