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The Pop Heard ‘Round the Parking LotThis past weekend, I stepped off a curb leaving dinner with my parents and rolled my ankle. I actually heard it pop. The moment took me right back to being 15 years old at a basketball game, sitting on the bench with a swollen, purple ankle that took weeks to heal. So needless to say, I was worried. Luckily, my care team (aka Mom and Dad) jumped into action with ice, compression, and the good old RICE rule. The next day was rough, but after just 24 hours I could put weight on it again. By day two, it was still swollen, a little bruised, but not painful at all. I don’t mean to toot yoga’s horn (you know I do😜), but I’m convinced that years of balance work, ankle strengthening, and mindful movement made all the difference. So here’s your friendly reminder to keep practicing those wobbly one-footed poses, roll out your ankles, and stretch your calves. It matters, even when you’re just leaving a restaurant. Moral of the story: keep doing the yoga. This Weekend at Hand Craft YogaThis Saturday, October 18, is our once-a-month yoga morning, and I’d love for you to join us. We’ll start with an all-levels class at 9:30 that will get you grounded, balanced, and feeling good from the inside out. Then, at 10:30, Cherie will take us on a sound bath journey to help you sink into deep relaxation. You’re welcome to come for one or stay for both. If you plan to stay for the sound bath, bring an extra pillow, bolster, or blanket so you can get extra cozy. It’s one of my favorite mornings of the month, and I hope to see you there. Click the button below to let me know you're coming to yoga:
Book Club UpdateWinnie’s Book Club is heading back to Kate Quinn! Our next read is The Briar Club, and we’ll meet on Thursday, November 13 from 12–2 pm. If you’ve been waiting for a book that blends friendship, secrets, and just the right amount of suspense set against a postwar Washington backdrop, this is your chance. Been thinking about joining us? Just read the book... that’s your ticket in. Just a Heads UpThere will be no classes on Monday 10/27 or Wednesday 10/29. I’m so sorry for the schedule change and really appreciate your understanding and flexibility. Let’s just say I was given an offer I couldn’t refuse (more details soon!), and I’ll be away for a few days. Thank you for rolling with me...I’ll be back the following week to welcome us to November! Until Next TimeStay steady, inside and out. Keep balancing, breathing, and trusting your body. See you soon! With love, Monica |
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A lot like Winnie Just like the namesake of our book club, I’ve had my nose buried in a book! We’ve been reading In the Woods by Tana French, and wow… this one left me feeling like we have so much to discuss this week. Bring your theories, and maybe a snack (add your dish to the sign up HERE)… and let’s dive into this twisty story together on Thursday, October 9 from 12–2 pm. If you haven’t RSVP’d yet, please do so by clicking the button below and I’ll make sure you receive the address for...
It's nearly time To snack and chat with Winnie’s Book Club! Our official meeting is coming up next Thursday, October 9, from 12 to 2 pm! We’ve been diving into In the Woods by Tana French, and I can’t wait to hear everyone’s thoughts. This month we will gather at one of our members’ homes, located in the neighborhood just behind the Fischer Market and QT. As always, we like to emphasize the snack part of the "snack & chat". So if you’d like to contribute to that spread, click the button below...
Humpty Dumpty has the right idea! A nice walk in nature, carving a pumpkin, reading fireside, and picking seasonal fruit definitely puts me back together again! Jokes aside... hello fall! Yesterday we welcomed the autumnal equinox, the official beginning of fall and a time when day and night rest in perfect balance. It's a seasonal shift that invites us to pause, notice the turning of the year, and feel into our own balance between light and dark, energy and rest, effort and ease. The equinox...