It’s time for a spotlight!

I’m excited to share Hand Craft Yoga’s Student Spotlight...Julie F! I am inspired by Julie's dedication to practice, even with her demanding commute and work schedule. Please read on for her thoughtful insights:

What is your favorite part of yoga?​
My favorite part of yoga is being in the moment. When I am going through a sequence or holding a pose, I am not thinking about anything else. For a person that is generally anxious, yoga helps me to calm my mind and lets me just be in the present.

How long have you been practicing yoga?​
I have been practicing yoga on and off for approximately 18 years. I started practicing at Hand Craft Yoga in Summer 2024 after a bit of a hiatus.

What is something yoga has helped you with?​
Yoga helps me to be more calm and grounded. I tend to be anxious and worry about things excessively. Yoga helps me to deal with my anxiety and it helps me to remember to breathe.

Do you have any words of advice for a brand-new beginner?​
Be kind to yourself and don't compare yourself to others. Your yoga practice is unique to you and your body.

What is one fun fact we may not know about you?​
I have been married to my husband for 27 years. I dated him 10 years before we married, so we have been together for 37 years!

Thank you for sharing your practice with us, Julie!

Book Club Reminder: The Diamond Eye

Winnie’s Book Club is meeting to discuss The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn next week! And it's not too late for you to check out this gripping historical novel inspired by a real-life woman who became one of history’s most unlikely snipers.

We’ll meet on Wednesday, July 31, from 12 to 1:45 pm at one of my favorite places in town...the Mammen Public Library in Spring Branch!

If you’d like to bring a snack to share, please let me know by clicking the button below:

Community Yoga in Oak Village North

If you live in Oak Village North (or know someone who does), you're invited to join me for a donation-based community yoga class at the neighborhood park.

We’ll meet from 7 to 8 pm for a playful, all-levels flow that’s focused on deliberate movement and connection. Bring a mat or towel and come just as you are. RSVP with the button below:

Last but not least...

If you or someone you care about is feeling overwhelmed, cluttered, or ready for a reset, my 4-week coaching program might be just what they need. Lighten Up Your Life combines simple home organizing with weekly coaching calls, mindset support, and simple challenges to help you create space for clarity and ease.

I’ve included a flyer with all the details below. Feel free to forward this email to a friend who could use a little support (and permission!) to lighten up their life.

Click the flyer below to learn more about the program.

I hope this week brings you a quiet moment, a kind conversation, and a gentle reminder to take care of yourself in whatever way you need most.

With love,
Monica