Waxing Moon Wellness

Thank you to all those who attended class on Saturday morning at the YMCA. I have missed you and I am so grateful to be back.

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My Gentle Flow Yoga class at the YMCA is back on Saturday mornings starting tomorrow. Class time is 10:00-11:00 and I will be excited to see you there ✨✨

Hello Friends....thank you for joining me on my business page. Here is my current yoga teaching schedule.

✨Tuesday Morning- Centre Ice Fitness- 9:00-10:00 am- Gentle Flow Yoga- In person and virtual options available

✨Tuesday Evening- Centre Ice Fitness- 6:30-7:30 pm- Gentle Flow Yoga- In person and virtual options available

💦 Friday- Grand Traverse YMCA West- 1:00-2:00 pm- Aqua Yoga in the Family/Therapy Pool (the warmer one!!)

✨ Saturday- Grand Traverse YMCA West- 10:00- 11:00 am- Vinyasa Slow Flow

Social distancing precautions are in place in all classes and class sizes are limited, so come early 😊

I look forward to seeing you soon.

See you at 6:30 for our mini virtual plant walk via FB live!

Hello Everyone, starting next week I will be hopping on Facebook Live to drop some herbal wisdom on ya! In each Live session I will be choosing an herb from my personal garden, highlighting it in a video, and discussing modern methods of use for the plant. If it applies, I will also talk about some of the history and lore associated with that plant. I am looking forward to taking you on a virtual w**d walk and introducing you to my plant friends!

New Yoga Class coming to the Grand Traverse YMCA! Starting this coming Saturday, I will be offering a third Vinyasa Flow Flow Class from 1:00-2:00 pm in Studio C. Here is a glance at my weekly teaching schedule-

Monday- None
Tuesday- 9:00-10:00 am- Centre Ice Fitness- Gentle Flow
6:30-7:30 pm- Centre Ice Fitness- Gentle Flow
Wednesday- None
Thursday- None
Friday- 11:00 am- 12:00 pm- Centre Ice Fitness- Gentle Flow
1:00-2:00 pm- YMCA- Aqua Yoga
Saturday- 10:10-11:10- YMCA- Vinyasa Slow Flow
11:30-12:30- YMCA- Vinyasa Slow Flow
1:00- 2:00- YMCA- Vinayasa Slow Flow

Hello Everyone,

In my process of transitioning from herbal student to herbal professional, I am working with a professional mentor. This means I need clients! So, I am looking for one person each month who would be willing to allow me to discuss their case (with identifying information protected) with my professional mentor.

I am offering a discounted rate for these appointments. Your initial 1-2 hour appointment will be $60 (regularly $120), and you will receive herbal formulation (herbs are available at local merchants...I do not have wholesale herbs yet), meditation/movement, and/or nutritional suggestions as appropriate for your case. These appointments are first come/first serve. Let me know if you are interested and we can set up an appointment.

Thank you!

Looking forward to Aqua Yoga tomorrow at the West YMCA. Class time is 1:00 - 2:00 in the afternoon. You can wear what you are comfortable in (swimsuit, shorts and tee shirt ect) and all bodies are welcome.

I am introducing something new in my yoga classes this week. These are “consent chips”. I like to give hands on adjustments in my classes, but somedays, for whatever reason, a student may not want to be touched. So, each student gets a chip, they choose how they feel that day (assist or no assist) and put the chip next to their mat with that side facing up. It is a tool for unspoken communication between me and my students, allows for personal boundaries, and keeps the mat a comfortable place for students.

Some informative abstracts from scientific journals. Elderberries (especially when made into a yummy syrup) are one of my personal favorites for the care of fall and winter colds and flus.

This is a big deal to herbalists like me. This case sets a precedent that traditional herbal recipes and formulas cannot be trademarked. This helps to keep the “medicine of the people” in the hands of the people. Congratulations to the Fire Cider 3 and the Free Fire Cider movement.

Weekly Schedule of Yoga Classes and Locations

Sunday- None

Monday- None

Tuesday- 9:00 am- 10:00 am - Centre Ice Fitness
6:30 pm- 7:30 pm - Centre Ice Fitness

Wednesday- None

Thursday- None

Friday- 11:00 am- 12:00 pm - Centre Ice Fitness
1:00 pm- 2:00 pm - West YMCA- Aqua Yoga

Saturday- 10:10- 11:10 - West YMCA- Mat (Land) Based
11:30- 12:30- West YMCA- Mat (Land) Based

I hold certifications in Aqua Kriya Yoga, Divine Sleep Yoga Nidra, Curvy Yoga (Yes! Its a thing!!), and Ascension Yoga. I believe that yoga is for everybody and every body and welcome all shapes and sizes in my classes. I also encourage new students to come and give yoga a try. All classes are gentle flow unless otherwise stated. Thanks!

What should you know about seeing an herbalist....

1. Herbalists are not doctors. We cannot diagnose, prescribe, or offer prognosis. While we can suggest lab work, or similar studies, we cannot order them.
2. An herbalist may ask you to make lifestyle changes outside of just taking herbs.
3. A well trained, Clinical Herbalist will have education to support them in their profession. It may be through a formal university or as an apprentice to a Master or Senior Herbalist. If an herbalist cannot attest to such training, it may be best to steer clear.
4. Plants were our first medicines and are still a primary source of medicine for many people and cultures. Today, herbalists are increasingly recognized as a vital part of an integrative health care team.
5. In light of this, your herbalist may ask your permission to update your primary care provider about the plan of care that you agree on.
6. It is your responsibility to inform your herbalist of medical conditions, allergies, surgeries, pregnancies, prescription drugs and over the counter drugs you are taking.
7. It is also imperative that you are honest about your diet and your habits...we will ask a lot of personal questions, but there is a reason. We want to get to the root of the problem.
8. Finally, we are always on the side of the client. We want to see your health improve and your quality of life expand.

Do you have any questions about seeing a herbalist?

I am proud to announce Waxing Moon Wellness LLC and to begin to share information related to yoga, nutrition, and herbal wellness with you. I will be updating this site with promotions, classes, and product offerings, so check back frequently. Thank you for your interest!