Dear One,

Every day as a yoga therapist and clinical therapist, I get to work with people who are making incremental changes. Changes in their lives, in their nervous systems, and in their relationships. It's inspiring to witness people adapting to the different seasons of their lives. And to remember that growth doesn't always look dramatic. More often, it's quiet, steady, unfolding one small step at a time.

I have a season of change happening for me as well (and I'm not talking about perimenopause, the fact that I adopted a puppy, or that my kid is turning 10 soon—even though I'd happily talk with you about all of those things).

After much reflection, it's time to bring my weekly Thursday 5:45 p.m. Intuitive Flow class to a close. I'm letting go of this weekly drop-in offering to make room for new things to emerge.

There will be two more classes: July 2nd and July 9th. If you've been meaning to join me, or would simply like to practice together one more time, I'd love to see you there (whether in person at JP Centre Yoga or virtually). Sign up here.

One thing that isn't changing is my monthly restorative yoga workshops.

The next Befriending Stillness: Radically Restorative Yoga workshop is this SUNDAY, 6/28, from 2-3:30pm, in-person at JP Centre Yoga.

Restorative yoga offers us the opportunity to practice being supported, slowing down, and making space for whatever is unfolding. Sometimes that space helps us metabolize the shifts and changes that life has been throwing our way. Sometimes it's simply a chance to remember that we don't have to hold everything on our own.

As always, you'll be surrounded by plenty of props, gentle guidance, and optional hands-on bodywork from my wonderful assistants (with consent cards, of course). You're always encouraged to move at your own pace, come out of poses whenever you'd like, and let your practice meet you exactly where you are.

I hope to see you soon … whether on the mat for one of the final Intuitive Flow classes, in stillness this Sunday, or somewhere down the road.

Embracing seasons of change alongside you,

~ Alex

PS: All JPCY classes, trainings and workshops offer tiered pricing + optional 50% BIPOC discount. Sign up ahead of time to secure your mat space. Hope to see you there.