Another year is in the books. 2024 has been a year of At first, I saw this as transformation, but then I realized it was just me. Somehow these important parts of me got buried along the way and I've been getting reacquainted. Just yesterday I ran into a quote from the magnificent poet, Mary Oliver: “The most regretful people on earth are those who felt the call to creative work, who felt their own creative power is restive and uprising, and gave to it neither power nor time.”
—Mary Oliver, "Upstream"
Imagine giving time and power to whatever it is that stirs the energy of your authentic self. 🎉 One of the driving forces behind Soft Smile Yoga is just that – Satya. Satya is one of the “yamas,” or ways of living, reflecting core elements of yogic philosophy. Satya is a Sanskrit word that means "truthfulness" or "essence,” which includes being truthful to the self. ——— > Can you feel your energy stirring? 🪭 Whimsical & Wild - NEW CLASS! 💃🏻My experiences over the past year are what inspired Whimsical & Wild, a new class that taps in your playful, fun, and uninhibited side through somatic movement, music, literature, comedy, imagination, and reflection. The class includes inspiring and thought provoking readings, journaling / sketching, somatic movement, and meditation. Each class has a theme for exploration. The first theme is Spark of Life. To explore, questions we’ll reflect on include:
We will not be sharing our experiences with each other in class, however, you are invited to stay for an additional 15 minutes after class if you’d like to engage with other students. Totally optional. Join your first class for free. When registering, select “Use Discount Codes & Gift Cards” and enter the code WILD100. (See screenshot below.) Classes start Wednesday, January 15, 7–8 p.m. CT and will be held weekly. (If the link above doesn’t work, cut and paste this URL into your browser: https://www.softsmileyoga.com/offerings/whimsical-wild) That’s it! You can join with your camera on or off. With warmth and light and whimsical and wild vibes, Sarah softsmileyoga.com ——— > p.s. Follow Soft Smile Yoga on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. |
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