Your Cozy Guide To Wintering Well….

Winter is the quieter season where our lives have the chance to gently reassemble.  So often, we try to keep the same pace as before, but what if we followed our true nature instead—expanding our spare time and embracing the cozier, more contemplative rhythms of the season?

Just as the earth retreats to nourish its roots, this season, let yourself retreat more. Let yourself grow in ways the world cannot yet see.

And when spring arrives, you’ll emerge stronger, more whole, and more deeply yourself.

Here are our favorite ways to embrace the beauty of winter below! And make sure next time your at the studio to linger after class for a hot cup of tea - and on first Saturdays, don’t forget Willa bakes homemade treats!

What keeps me going after all these years is seeing the profound impact yoga has on our lives. It’s taught me patience, empathy, perseverance, resilience, humility, and trust. It’s helped me navigate both grief and joy, the beautiful and the chaotic. More than teaching me how to perfect a handstand, these are the lessons I want to share with others—and with my kids. I want them to understand the power of pausing before reacting, of listening deeply, of standing up for those who can’t, and, most importantly, of embracing who they are.

Will Yoga Make You…Taller? 😉

A few months into starting yoga, a coworker said to me, “Debra, you look taller.” I never grabbed a measuring tape to check, but I remember feeling taller and a lot less achy in my back. And it wasn’t just my posture that changed.

We often think of yoga as a physical practice—flowing through poses, stretching deeply, and finding calm amidst life’s demands. But yoga’s benefits go far beyond flexibility and strength. In fact, it’s one of the most powerful tools to enhance mental clarity and protect cognitive health. Yes, yoga is for your brain, too.

Discovering the best time to practice yoga is about finding what suits your schedule and choosing a time that will work 2-3 times a week so you can really feel and experience the benefits of a steady practice.

While many opt for morning or post-work sessions, consider the hidden gem: lunchtime yoga.