The Yoga Casa

All inventory 30% off!!! We will be at the studio on Sunday from 12-4pm.

*** Updates: the fire extinguishers are sold.***

More (and some of the same) stuff to sell!!!

Newly inspected fire extinguishers $25 for both
Humidifiers $5/ each
Gray couch $50
Gray bench $50
Water tower $200

In our retail section we also have essential oils, yoga books, therapy balls and kids yoga mats. More pics to come!

***Updated 5/25****
We have done some serious clearing out but we have more to go! Here are some more things that we are selling at The Yoga Casa.

Hand weights (2 lb left) $5 per set
Gray couch $50 (has small stains but in good condition)
Gray cushioned bench (stains on backside)
Straps $3 each
Yoga earrings (1/2 off!)
Track lighting (depends on how many you want)
French doors $250
Diffusers $5
Other misc retail
Lots of yoga books!

Yoga Casa students, if you are interested in something, email or text me and we can work out a pick up time.

We will also be at the studio on Sunday May 28th from 12-4pm selling whatever is left!! Thanks!

Members, friends, and yoga community,

I’m sad to announce that we will be closing The Yoga Casa. We have searched high and low for a new space, but it just doesn’t seem to be in the cards right now. Honestly, I can’t say what the future holds for The Yoga Casa. We have a fantastic community, and I encourage all of you to stay in touch with each other (and me and the teachers too!)

I am deeply saddened to be ending this chapter of my life. Running the studio has been the most challenging, rewarding roller coaster ride of a lifetime. I’ve loved and hated it, sometimes simultaneously. Yet, I would do it all over again. Maybe I will re-open again at some point with new vigor and energy, but at this point, frankly, I’m tired and need time with my kids, who are now 16, 9 and 8 (but were only 11, 4 and 3 when I started this crazy endeavor).

My plan is to take an actual vacation (with no emails to check, no fires to put out and no work to do after they go to bed.) I will be out of commission for all of June and July. You know it’s hard for me not to work, but Mr. Yoga Casa is pretty insistent that I need this break. He’s a wonderfully supportive spouse, AND he’s right.

We will hold classes until May 21st (when we will have a studio closing party). We are planning a "yoga garage sale" for May 28th.

The Yoga Casa teachers have been so supportive and understanding of this decision. Please reach out to them and continue to support their work!

I am so grateful to all of you who have supported us through the many ups and downs. We’ve been through so much together. Building out the space, getting to know each other, dealing with construction, plumbing issues, surviving a pandemic, figuring out Zoom, enjoying book club, getting back into the studio, construction, lots of holiday celebrations and even more construction. The best part has been knowing all of you and being a part of your lives. I will miss that more than you know.

Much love to you all,
Lora

Such a small way to show that we are a studio that welcomes all and yet it still is met with resistance….(from out front of our studio today)

We are trying a new class in coordination with Euless Family Life Center. If Euless is closer to you than Colleyville, then check us out on your side of town. Juliette will be teaching and (as always) this class will be body positive and beginner friendly!!

Sign up here: https://recreation.eulesstx.gov/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/search.html?Action=Start&SubAction=&_csrf_token=91c53deeef16ada196b1da5311c548912e7cf9c196312fdbca53ca3e680331f9&beginmonth=&endmonth=&subtype=&category=ADULT&grade=&location=&keyword=yoga&keywordoption=Match+One&instructor=&dayoption=All&timeblock=&primarycode=&gender=&spotsavailable=&bydayonly=No&beginyear=&season=&display=detail&module=AR&multiselectlist_value=&arwebsearch_buttonsearch=yes

I posted an article a while back about the state of our teen girls in this country and it was depressing. It made me wonder, what is going on with our girls? I think these Dove videos can give us some clues.

Dove - Real Cost of Beauty Dove reveals that the appearance hate caused by toxic beauty standards is a $500+ billion public health crisis – and young people pay the biggest price.

Who do you admire most today?

Could teaching kids about nutrition be BAD for them? Here’s an article that delves into this idea with some interesting stats.

Fundamentals: Why Teaching Kids That Food is ‘Healthy’ Can Backfire And why we need to move beyond food binaries

There was a fabulous party at the studio this month. Whoever planned did a great job (wink, wink). Here's some pictures. Remember that we rent out the studio for small parties and such. $100/hour for our larger room (the one pictured here). More info: https://theyogacasa.lpages.co/studio-rental-page

This is Samuel my walking partner, coworker and constant companion.

​The other day we were out walking and I thought about some things. When I take Samuel for a walk, he doesn’t count steps. He doesn’t worry about the distance we have gone or the time we have spent on our strides. He does stop and smell the “roses” (or the duck p**p, whichever he finds first). He does notice the sights and sounds that surround him. When we stop, he pauses to feel the breeze on his dark chocolate nose. He says “hello” to every single person we pass by. Samuel knows how to take a walk at a level I admire. He savors every moment. When the we return home, if he is tired, he rests. If he wants more, he goes to the backyard and lays down in the sun and lets it bake into his skin like lemon cupcakes in the oven......Read more on our blog:

Self love lessons from my dog This is Samuel my walking partner, coworker and constant companion. ​The other day we were out walking and I thought about some things. When I take Samuel for a walk, he doesn’t count steps....

A quick article about the studio!!

http://voyagedallas.com/interview/community-highlights-meet-lora-brandt-of-the-yoga-casa/

This is what I was just talking about in class. LOL!!!

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Mary Welp will be teaching the hypnotic meditation class next Friday so of course I’ve been pouring over all her materials. I found this lovely guided 14 minute meditation to help us identify and start putting a stop to negative thoughts. Give it a try!
https://www.risehypnoticmeditation.com/media/a-meditation-for-release-of-negative-thoughts

If you are interested in coming to her seminar, learn more here: https://bit.ly/RISETYC

RISE Hypnotic Meditation | A Meditation For Release Of Negative Thoughts Meditations - Get comfortable, relax and follow along with this 14-minute meditation for the release of negative thoughts.

We ARE open today!! Hope you can make it in for class.

Last day to sign up for Tiffany's Mindful Movement and Sound Bath workshop for tomorrow!! https://bit.ly/SOUNDFEB19

Love this from Curvy Yoga!!

NEW EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT!

Mary Welp (a certified hypnotherapist specializing in Hypnotic Meditation) will be visiting the studio on March 3rd. Mary has been a certified hypnotherapist for over 14 years! Mary launched RISE Hypnotic Meditation to teach others how to bring meaningful, positive changes to their lives.

Mary will be teaching us her RISE technique and how to work with our subconscious to make big changes in our lives. The seminar is 2.5 hours long and includes a workbook to help us integrate the practice into our lives.

Here is a quote from one of our own students talking about how RISE affected her:

"I walked into my RISE session with racing thoughts and the weight of life’s stressors on my shoulders. I walked out transformed.....

I had regretted scheduling when I did because my family was getting ready to sell our home. I had so many other things I needed to get done instead. However, I showed up and feel it was the best decision I could of ever made. With the race of life I didn’t have an intention. However, with Mary leading in her supportive compassionate way I found immediate stillness in my mind.

Again I had no intention but could tell you without I doubt I had no plan to give up my daily Diet Coke habit. Ok let me be honest Diet Coke addiction. Yet it has been WEEKS since I have had a Diet Coke. After attending RISE I was able to completely shift my mind and taste buds for wanting something I really wanted finish a day without. I have recommended this program to many and hope others can take advantage of it."
-Jennifer

(No shame on diet coke yall but wow!)

If you want more info, check out Mary's website here:
https://www.risehypnoticmeditation.com/

If you are ready to sign up, you can do so here: https://bit.ly/RISETYC

Join us for this intriguing event!!

With the ice last week, I was feeling super lethargic. I didn’t get as much work done as I usually do. I met with my coach on Friday so I told her that I needed help with motivation. That it was icy and gloomy and I couldn’t get anything done. She (annoyingly) didn’t tell me how to be more motivated.

Instead she asked me “who determines how much work you should get done?” She asked me “what is wrong with being unmotivated?” She (super annoyingly) asked me “what does it say about you as a person if you don’t get a lot of work done in a week?” I mean, REALLY? Can’t I just get a motivation pill or something?

Read more on the blog:

ENOUGH is ENOUGH With the ice last week, I was feeling super lethargic. I didn’t get as much work done as I usually do. I met with my coach on Friday so I told her that I needed help with motivation. That...

First day of the 14 day challenge!!! Remember that there IS class today at 4pm. If you can’t register, just show up! Get nice and chill before the big game.

Stolen from a friend. Extra points if the selfie includes a yoga pose :)

✨💜 Hooray! Tiffany will be leading a Mindful Movement and Sound Bath at our studio again. We are so ready! 💜

✨During this hour and a half, you will experience gentle movement that will allow your physical body to relax. Once your physical body is relaxed, Tiffany will use sound to help your mind come to a state of calm.

✨Everytime I go to a Sound Bath, I leave feeling like I'm floating. I know that we need time for rest but gentle yoga and sound healing help me rest in a way that is unmatched.

Give it a try! Sign up here: https://bit.ly/SOUNDFEB19 💜✨

Classes moved online for Thursday morning. We'll see what the weather does for Thursday night. (Fun pic of the family introducing the cat to snow. He was NOT a fan.)

Update!!! With schools closing we are gonna go ahead and close the studio entirely for Tuesday. Stay warm and safe!! If you are a member, there are free classes that you can access anytime from the crew section of the website. Message me or email me at [email protected] if you need help accessing them!

Classes have been moved online for Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Email me if you need Zoom log in info!! 🥶🥶🥶

✨💜 TIP TUESDAY! 💜✨ This week Breanne teaches us that our at home yoga practice often comes with distractions. Welcome them!! They might be snuggly and soft and just what you needed. Interestingly enough, yoga can bring down your blood pressure and so can petting your cat. So really you can't go wrong here 😆

➡️ Learn more about yoga and how to deal with distractions in our upcoming Body Positive Beginner Series starting THIS FRIDAY!!! ⬅️

More info here: https://bit.ly/JANBREANNE