Exhale - Massage & Yoga

Early 2017, I held a Yoga on the Go class. I'm not much of a marketer, yet had visions of providing flow cards. My good friend, Donna M. Walter, took photos. Who knew it would take me this long to complete but grateful to be done. So, if you're like me and want a non-tech and energy saving visual with modifications listed, laminate this! More to come...

The Blizzard of 2017 aka Stella provides some great opportunities to take your yoga/physical therapy outside VT style. Got a shoulder or hip issue? Try a snow angel using snow as your counterweight. Get some air time - add a jump from the top of the snow pile landing in that powder...

For you yogi's:
1) Arms - Tadasana/Mountain moving to Urdva Hastasana on the arms.
2) Legs - a) Tadasana to Prasarita Padottanasa/Wide Legged Forward Fold b) where you use the forward fold to sit up and exit your angel.
3) Extra Credit - Add a little goddess bending arms/legs then straightening.

Photo doesn't do it justice. Get out there and try it!

Stuck on gift ideas and need an elf to give you a hand? I've got gift certificates for massage or yoga to start the New Year right. Buy one for someone on your list or provide a broad hint to someone in your life that you could stand a wellness gift! Happy Holidays to you and yours!

If you can't beat this heat/humidity, come on in and join it! Let's start the week off with meditation in movement and use the heat to encourage our body's flexibility! Grab your mat and see you at the studio at 6!

I am fortunate to sing each week with some very talented musicians. Through the years, I've watched one musician's difficult family journey managing a child's illness. I invite you to listen to the gift of music the Monachinos created to raise funds for ImproveCareNow - a service that helped them so much. Please consider purchasing some great music in exchange for donating to an amazing organization as 100% of the proceeds will go to ICN. It’s a beautiful way to pay it forward. check out guitarchant.com for more info. As a side note, one the tunes - 312 moons heard in the attached link - is going to be an August bride’s wedding march.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fvjm0hJvq8

Guitar Chant Jerome Monachino over the past twenty years. Intimate yet inviting and harmonically rich but easily accessible, the nine songs on this album showcase Jerome’...

Have you signed up for Paddleboard Yoga yet? There's still time. Bring your dad (or mom or sis or ...) and join me for some fun on the water Sat 06/18 9:30 - 11 am. Go to Essex Parks & Rec #363101 at http://www.essexparksandrec.org/. Promise, I'll keep it simple so you leave wishing we had more time to play!

Bring your mom in from the rain and share some time on the mat with her for free! I'll be there at 6 tonight and would love to meet your mom.
There's also a class pass sale if you need a gift that shows her you want her around as long as possible! I swear people keep telling me that I'm looking younger every day. I tell them its the yoga... And I mean it!

Happy Mother's Day!! We love moms so much that we've extended our Class Pass SALE through Monday!

10 Class Pass for $110 (SAVE $20!!) Purchase here:
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5 Class Pass for $60 (SAVE $10!!) Purchase here:
https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=147296&stype=41&sTG=25&prodId=10183

I absolutely find magic in my yoga! How else could those wacky postures and jump back/fly throughs happen? Well, ok, consistent practice, core, confidence... Join me Tues night 7:30 pm - We'll strengthen your foundation and watch the magic start to grow...

Tuesday, May 3rd Classes:

6:30 - 7:30 a.m. -- Core Power Flow with Sarah Quinttus (all levels, 95 degrees)

8:30 - 9:45 a.m. -- Gentle Vinyasa Flow with Noelle Davis (all levels - great for beginners! 85 degrees)

12:15 - 1:15 p.m. -- Power Vinyasa Flow with Jen Nichols Reed (all levels, 95 degrees)

4:30 - 5:45 p.m. -- Power Vinyasa Flow with Naomi Deyoe (all levels, 95 degrees)

6:00 - 7:15 p.m. -- Power Vinyasa Flow with Naomi Deyoe (all levels, 95 degrees)

7:30 - 8:30 p.m. -- Beginners Vinyasa Flow with Kelley Reagan (all levels - great for beginners! 85 degrees)

Preregistration suggested, sign up here: http://soulshinepoweryoga.com/schedule/

Folks - I am away from SoulShine Power Yoga this Tuesday at 6 pm. However, Karen Tuxbury Crosby has graciously offered to share her talents with you in my absence. Enjoy your practice and see you the week after!

One more free yoga class on my schedule this month - tonight , 04/24, 6 pm. What's not to love about a warm space, stretching body/mind with free instruction and a group of similar minded people? Hope to see you there!

"See you tomorrow!"

It's happening! Paddleboard Yoga (SUPYO) at Indian Brook via Essex Parks & Rec #363101. Join me - sign up for Saturday 06/18 & 07/09 9:30 - 11 am. Go to: http://www.essexparksandrec.org/.

Big shout out to Jason of PaddleSurf Champlain for getting the boards to us! If you want a chance to try boards before you do SUPYO, he has 2 demos with EP&R # 363100 on 06/11 & 06/25 to get you started.

SUPYO - Do you enjoy being outside and on the water? Come commune with nature while you enjoy some simple exercise. Yoga experience not required. Drift along as simple postures are introduced to help your balancing act on a board! Foundational poses will challenge you to enhance your balance by combining breathe, core and movement to keep you buoyant. Become a water sprite dancing on your board soaking up the sun while burning some calories!

Come feel on top of the world with a FREE class tonight - 7:30 pm. Meditate on the view while we work on your base. It's all about the base, the base, the base...

Come celebrate our Teacher of the Month Kelley Reagan with a FREE Beginners class tomorrow!!

Tuesday, April 5th Classes:

6:30 - 7:30 a.m. -- Core Power Flow with Sarah Quinttus (all levels, 95 degrees)

8:30 - 9:45 a.m. -- Gentle Vinyasa Flow with Noelle Davis (all levels - great for beginners! 85 degrees)

12:15 - 1:15 p.m. -- Power Vinyasa Flow with Jen Nichols Reed (all levels, 95 degrees)

4:30 - 5:45 p.m. -- Power Vinyasa Flow with Naomi Deyoe (all levels, 95 degrees)

6:00 - 7:15 p.m. -- Power Vinyasa Flow with Naomi Deyoe (all levels, 95 degrees)

7:30 - 8:30 p.m. -- **FREE** Beginners Vinyasa Flow with Kelley Reagan (all levels - great for beginners! 85 degrees)

Preregistration suggested, signup here: http://soulshinepoweryoga.com/schedule/

Happy Spring. Time to get ready for all those summer activities. Stretch and strengthen your entire frame (as well as frame of mind). And, as April's Teacher of the Month, you can do alot of it for free! Come work with me on foundational postures at SoulShine!

It won't be long before it's light out during the Tu, 7:30 pm class! Prepare now - learn to move your body lightly in the twilight until we can literally grow toward the light at that hour...

The morning darkness is not forever; very soon the days will be lighter longer. Come reset your internal clocks at SoulShine!

Tuesday, March 15th Classes:

6:30 - 7:30 a.m. -- Core Power Flow with Sarah Quinttus (all levels, 95 degrees)

8:30 - 9:45 a.m. -- Gentle Vinyasa Flow with Noelle Davis (all levels - great for beginners! 85 degrees)

12:15 - 1:15 p.m. -- Power Vinyasa Flow with Jen Nichols Reed (all levels, 95 degrees)

4:30 - 6:15 p.m. -- Power Vinyasa Flow with Naomi Deyoe (all levels, 95 degrees)

6:00 - 7:15 p.m. -- Power Vinyasa Flow with Naomi Deyoe (all levels, 95 degrees)

7:30 - 8:30 p.m. -- Beginners Vinyasa Flow with Kelley Reagan (all levels - great for beginners! 85 degrees)

Preregistration suggested, signup here: http://soulshinepoweryoga.com/schedule/

Choose calm! What a great mantra for the day. Join me at 7:30 pm tonight and we'll cap your day with meditation in movement. Come explore the building blocks of yoga!

"When you calm your mind and your senses, you become conscious of your always present inner self."

Tuesday, March 1st Classes:

6:30 - 7:30 a.m. -- Core Power Flow with Sarah Quinttus (all levels, 95 degrees)

8:30 - 9:45 a.m. -- Gentle Vinyasa Flow with Noelle Davis (all levels - great for beginners! 85 degrees)

12:15 - 1:15 p.m. -- Power Vinyasa Flow with Jen Nichols Reed (all levels, 95 degrees)

4:30 - 5:45 p.m. -- Power Vinyasa Flow with Naomi Deyoe (all levels, 95 degrees)

6:00 - 7:15 p.m. -- Power Vinyasa Flow with Naomi Deyoe (all levels, 95 degrees)

7:30 - 8:30 p.m. -- Beginners Vinyasa Flow with Kelley Reagan (all levels, 95 degrees)

Preregistration suggested, signup here: http://soulshinepoweryoga.com/schedule/

Great time to give yoga a try. It's VT yoga week. Classes are $7 which makes mine 1/2 off. I'll be at Soulshine Tue, 2/23, 7:30 pm. I'll walk you through the foundations. It'll be more than worth the price!

Tomorrow is day two of Vermont Yoga Week! $7 classes all day long!

Tuesday, February 23rd Classes:

6:30 - 7:30 a.m. -- Core Power Flow with Sarah Quinttus (all levels, 95 degrees)

8:30 - 9:45 a.m. -- Gentle Vinyasa Flow with Noelle Davis (all levels - great for beginners! 85 degrees)

12:15 - 1:15 p.m. -- Power Vinyasa Flow with Jen Nichols Reed (all levels, 95 degrees)

4:30 - 5:45 p.m. -- Power Vinyasa Flow with Naomi Deyoe (all levels, 95 degrees)

6:00 - 7:15 p.m. -- Power Vinyasa Flow with Naomi Deyoe (all levels, 95 degrees)

7:30 - 8:30 p.m. -- Beginners Vinyasa Flow with Kelley Reagan (all levels - great for beginners! 85 degrees)

Preregistration suggested, signup here: http://soulshinepoweryoga.com/schedule/
Art by Karmym

It"s VT Yoga Week folks. That means you can get some mind and body bending time for 1/2 the price! Join me Tue, 02/23, 7:30 pm to ease yourself into the foundations of yoga!

Tomorrow is day two of Vermont Yoga Week! $7 classes all day long!

Tuesday, February 23rd Classes:

6:30 - 7:30 a.m. -- Core Power Flow with Sarah Quinttus (all levels, 95 degrees)

8:30 - 9:45 a.m. -- Gentle Vinyasa Flow with Noelle Davis (all levels - great for beginners! 85 degrees)

12:15 - 1:15 p.m. -- Power Vinyasa Flow with Jen Nichols Reed (all levels, 95 degrees)

4:30 - 5:45 p.m. -- Power Vinyasa Flow with Naomi Deyoe (all levels, 95 degrees)

6:00 - 7:15 p.m. -- Power Vinyasa Flow with Naomi Deyoe (all levels, 95 degrees)

7:30 - 8:30 p.m. -- Beginners Vinyasa Flow with Kelley Reagan (all levels - great for beginners! 85 degrees)

Preregistration suggested, signup here: http://soulshinepoweryoga.com/schedule/
Art by Karmym

Let's find your balance tonight at 7:30 pm. Use that core to give your feet/hands the strength and stability they need. Add the breath and --- P**f. How firm a foundation! Magically your form gets straighter, taller and powerfully rooted.

"With each inhale, lift your heart closer to the sun, with each exhale, root your heels more deeply in the ground."

Tuesday, February 9th Classes:

6:30 - 7:30 a.m. -- Core Power Flow with Sarah Quinttus (all levels, 95 degrees)

8:30 - 9:45 a.m. -- Gentle Vinyasa Flow with Noelle Davis (all levels - great for beginners! 85 degrees)

12:15 - 1:15 p.m. -- Power Vinyasa Flow with Jen Nichols Reed (all levels, 95 degrees)

4:30 - 5:45 p.m. -- Power Vinyasa Flow with Naomi Deyoe (all levels, 95 degrees)

6:00 - 7:15 p.m. -- Power Vinyasa Flow with Naomi Deyoe (all levels, 95 degrees)

7:30 - 8:30 p.m. -- Beginners Vinyasa Flow with Kelley Reagan (all levels - great for beginners! 85 degrees)

Preregistration suggested, sign-up here: http://soulshinepoweryoga.com/schedule/

Since there's no snow to play in yet, come in, warm up and keep your body prepared for when it finally arrives! Come play with me Tues, 01/19, 7:30 pm!

Tuesday offers all types and levels of classes! Come roll out your mat with us!

Tuesday, January 19th Classes:

6:30 - 7:30 a.m. -- Core Power Flow with Sarah Quinttus (all levels, 95 degrees)

8:30 - 9:45 a.m. -- Gentle Vinyasa Flow with Alex Canepa (all levels - great for beginners! 95 degrees)

10:15 - 11:30 a.m. -- Power Vinyasa Flow with Noelle Davis (all levels, 95 degrees)

12:15 - 1:15 p.m. -- FREE!!! Power Vinyasa Flow with Jen Nichols Reed (all levels, 95 degrees)

4:30 - 5:45 p.m. -- Power Vinyasa Flow with Naomi Deyoe (all levels, 95 degrees)

6:00 - 7:15 p.m. -- Power Vinyasa Flow with Naomi Deyoe (all levels, 95 degrees)

7:30 - 8:30 p.m. -- Beginners Vinyasa Flow with Kelley Reagan (all levels - great for beginners! 85 degrees)

Preregistration suggested, signup here: http://soulshinepoweryoga.com/schedule/

Dreaming of summer? Guess who invested in a paddleboard and plans to teach this summer!?! Stay tuned as details emerge...

If you flip this pic 90 degrees what posture is it then? Join me at 7:30 tonight for the answer...

It's winter, there's no better time to take care of your immune system! Did you know that forward bends not only get your circulation moving, they also help clear sinuses?

Tuesday, December 12th Classes:

6:30 - 7:30 a.m. -- Core Power Flow with Sarah Quinttus (all levels, 95 degrees)

8:30 - 9:45 a.m. -- Gentle Vinyasa Flow with Alex Canepa (all levels - great for beginners! 85 degrees)

10:15 - 11:30 a.m. -- Power Vinyasa Flow with Noelle Davis (all levels, 95 degrees)

12:15 - 1:15 p.m. -- Power Vinyasa Flow with Jen Nichols Reed (all levels, 95 degrees)

4:30 - 5:45 p.m. -- Power Vinyasa Flow with Naomi Deyoe (all levels, 95 degrees)

6:00 - 7:15 p.m. -- Power Vinyasa Flow with Naomie Deyoe (all levels, 95 degrees)

7:30 - 8:45 p.m. -- Beginners Vinyasa Flow with Kelley Reagan (all levels, 95 degrees)

Preregistration suggested, signup here: http://soulshinepoweryoga.com/schedule/

So what's a little snow when you come in and soak up the warmth! Beginners tonight at 7:30. Learn how to roll over those toes to circulate blood flow which doubles as reflexology sinus clearing point!

It's winter, there's no better time to take care of your immune system! Did you know that forward bends not only get your circulation moving, they also help clear sinuses?

Tuesday, December 12th Classes:

6:30 - 7:30 a.m. -- Core Power Flow with Sarah Quinttus (all levels, 95 degrees)

8:30 - 9:45 a.m. -- Gentle Vinyasa Flow with Alex Canepa (all levels - great for beginners! 85 degrees)

10:15 - 11:30 a.m. -- Power Vinyasa Flow with Noelle Davis (all levels, 95 degrees)

12:15 - 1:15 p.m. -- Power Vinyasa Flow with Jen Nichols Reed (all levels, 95 degrees)

4:30 - 5:45 p.m. -- Power Vinyasa Flow with Naomi Deyoe (all levels, 95 degrees)

6:00 - 7:15 p.m. -- Power Vinyasa Flow with Naomie Deyoe (all levels, 95 degrees)

7:30 - 8:45 p.m. -- Beginners Vinyasa Flow with Kelley Reagan (all levels, 95 degrees)

Preregistration suggested, signup here: http://soulshinepoweryoga.com/schedule/

My voice is finally back so I resolve to lead my first class in 2016! Thanks to Anne Orellana Whitney and Kerry Fantelli for jumping in at the last minute. Come join me tonight at 7:30 pm to find inner/outer warmth!

Come practice, warm up, and live in a healthy way in mind & body. What a beautiful way to start the new year!

Tuesday, January 5th Classes:

6:30 - 7:30 a.m. -- Core Power Flow with Sarah Quinttus (all levels, 95 degrees)

8:30 - 9:45 a.m. -- Gentle Power Flow with Alex Canepa (all levels - great for beginners! 85 degrees)

10:15 - 11:30 a.m. -- Power Vinyasa Flow with Cherrita Ti Robertson (sub, all levels, 95 degrees)

12:15 - 1:15 p.m. -- Power Vinyasa Flow with Jen Nichols Reed (all levels, 95 degrees) FREE!!!

4:30 - 5:45 p.m. -- Power Vinyasa Flow with Naomi Deyoe (all levels, 95 degrees)

6:00 - 7:15 p.m. -- Power Vinyasa Flow with Naomi Deyoe (all levels, 95 degrees)

7:30 - 8:30 p.m. -- Beginners Vinyasa Flow with Kelley Reagan (all levels - great for beginners! 85 degrees)

Preregistration suggested, signup here: http://soulshinepoweryoga.com/schedule/

An interesting challenge for this time of year. Less buying more time with the people you love - bring 'em Tuesday, 12/8, 7:30 pm. Meditation in movement - inhale peace while exhaling the stress of the season. What better gift can you give yourself!?!

Let go of what no longer serves you and come nourish that beautiful soul of yours!

Tuesday, December 8th Classes:

6:30 - 7:30 a.m. -- Core Power Flow with Sarah Quinttus (all levels, 95 degrees)

8:30 - 9:45 a.m. -- Gentle Vinyasa Flow with Alex Canepa (all levels - great for beginners! 85 degrees)

10:15 - 11:30 a.m. -- Power Vinyasa Flow with Noelle Davis (all levels, 95 degrees)

12:15 - 1:15 p.m. -- Power Vinyasa Flow with Jen Nichols Reed (all levels, 95 degrees)

4:30 - 5:45 p.m. -- Power Vinyasa Flow with Naomi Deyoe (all levels, 95 degrees)

6:00 - 7:15 p.m. -- Power Vinyasa Flow with Naomi Deyoe (all levels, 95 degrees)

7:30 - 8:30 p.m. -- Beginners Vinyasa Flow with Kelley Reagan (all levels - great for beginners! 85 degrees)

Preregistration suggested, signup here: http://soulshinepoweryoga.com/schedule/

Yes! It's the seeking that opens not the attaining. Kind of like the evolution of my practice. You have to just start. One foot or hand in front of the other til you figure out how to make it fit your body. Seekers wanted: Tuesdays 7:30 pm...

You can open your mind, body, and heart with yoga -- and you can even do it for FREE tomorrow with our Teacher of the Month, Naomi!

Tuesday, November 3rd Classes:

6:30 - 7:30 a.m. -- Core Power Flow with Sarah Quinttus
(all levels, 95 degrees.)

8:30 - 9:45 a.m. -- Gentle Vinyasa Flow with Alex Canepa
(all levels, great for beginners, 85 degrees.)

10:15 - 11:30 a.m. -- Power Vinyasa Flow with Noelle Davis
(all levels, 95 degrees.)

12:15 - 1:15 p.m. -- Power Vinyasa Flow with Jen Nichols Reed
(all levels, 95 degrees.)

------- FREE CLASS! FREE CLASS! FREE CLASS! -------
4:30 - 5:45 p.m. -- Power Vinyasa Flow with Naomi Deyoe
(all levels, 95 degrees.)

6:00 - 7:15 p.m. -- Power Vinyasa Flow with Naomi Deyoe
(all levels, 95 degrees.)

7:30 - 8:30 p.m. -- Beginners Vinyasa Flow with Kelley Reagan
(all levels, great for beginners, 85 degrees.)

Preregistration is suggested. Sign up here: http://soulshinepoweryoga.com/schedule/

When you let it go, you have room to breathe deeper and pick something else up. Why not pick up some yoga? It's easier than you think. All you have to do is breathe... See you tonight at 7:30 at SoulShine Power Yoga!

Got something holding you back from being your best self? Come breathe, ground yourself, and let go of that 'thing' with us tomorrow.

Tuesday, October 27th Classes:

6:30 - 7:30 a.m. -- Core Power Flow with Sarah Quinttus
(all levels, 95 degrees.)

8:30 - 9:45 a.m. -- Gentle Vinyasa Flow with Alex Canepa
(all levels, great for beginners, 85 degrees.)

10:15 - 11:30 a.m. -- Power Vinyasa Flow with Alex Canepa
(subbing for Noelle Davis; all levels, 95 degrees.)

12:15 - 1:15 p.m. -- Power Vinyasa Flow with Jen Nichols Reed
(all levels, 95 degrees.)

4:30 - 5:45 p.m. -- Power Vinyasa Flow with Naomi Deyoe
(all levels, 95 degrees.)

6:00 - 7:15 p.m. -- Power Vinyasa Flow with Naomi Deyoe
(all levels, 95 degrees.)

7:30 - 8:30 p.m. -- Beginners Vinyasa Flow with Kelley Reagan
(all levels, great for beginners, 85 degrees.)

Preregistration is suggested. Sign up here: http://soulshinepoweryoga.com/schedule/

Such a great foundational quote from yesterday's studio posting I have to share. Hope you'll join me tomorrow. "Now is the time to plant your roots, inhale and exhale deeply, and warm up your core. Embrace the shift in seasons with me at SoulShine Power Yoga" Tu, 10/13, 7:30 pm.

Interesting. I'm getting yin/yang from this quote. If you get the outside right, the inside can fall into place, too. Yoga is meditation in motion. If you don't know how to explore the inside, let the outside help quiet you through yoga. Tu, 09/29, 7:30 SoulShine Power Yoga Let's lay out our Yogic Field of Dreams - build the framework for reflection and it will come!

"Be at least as interested in what goes on inside you as what happens outside. If you get the inside right, the outside will fall into place." -- Eckhart Tolle

Tuesday, September 29th Classes:

6:30 - 7:30 a.m. -- Core Power Flow with Sarah Quinttus
(all levels, 95 degrees)

8:30 - 9:45 a.m. -- Gentle Power Flow with Alex Canepa
(all levels, great for beginners, 85 degrees)

10:15 - 11:30 a.m. -- Power Vinyasa Flow with Noelle Davis
(all levels, 95 degrees)

12:15 - 1:15 p.m. -- Power Vinyasa Flow with Jen Nichols Reed
(all levels, 95 degrees)

4:30 - 5:45 p.m. -- Power Vinyasa Flow with Namoi Deyoe
(all levels, 95 degrees)

6:00 - 7:15 p.m. -- Power Vinyasa Flow with Naomi Deyoe
(all levels, 95 degrees)

7:30 - 8:30 p.m. -- Beginners Vinyasa Flow with Kelley Reagan
(all levels, great for beginners, 85 degrees)

Preregistration suggested. Signup here: http://soulshinepoweryoga.com/schedule/

This made me think of the phrase "Mr. Gorbochev, tear down that wall" running through my head. Let's tear some barriers down tomorrow, 7:30 pm at SoulShine Power Yoga!

"Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it." ~ Rumi

Tuesday, September 23rd Classes:

6:30 - 7:30 a.m. -- Core Power Flow with Sarah Quinttus (all levels, 95 degrees)

8:30 - 9:45 a.m. -- Gentle Power Flow with Alex Canepa (all levels - great for beginners!, 85 degrees)

10:15 - 11:30 a.m. -- Power Vinyasa Flow with Noelle Davis (all levels, 95 degrees)

12:15 - 1:15 p.m. -- Power Vinyasa Flow with Jen Nichols Reed (all levels, 95 degrees)

4:30 - 5:45 p.m. -- Power Vinyasa Flow with Namoi Deyoe (all levels, 95 degrees)

6:00 - 7:15 p.m. -- Power Vinyasa Flow with Naomi Deyoe (all levels, 95 degrees)

7:30 - 8:30 p.m. -- Beginners Vinyasa Flow with Kelley Reagan (all levels - great for beginners! 85 degrees)

Preregistration suggested, signup here: http://soulshinepoweryoga.com/schedule/