"A dedicated and consistent practice free from attachment to the outcome is the path to liberation"

Yoga Sutra 1:12

Happy 2025 Everyone. I always take the first few weeks of January to allow the holiday dust to settle and the new year to play out a bit before I contemplate what it is I may envision for in the months to come. This year I am committed to finding more balance in life both in the way I expend and restore my energy while at the same time not being attached to any specific outcome. Sounds simple, right? But in life it's not always so simple as we often lack much control over of how our day, our week & our year actually play out. And since I know I cannot always control what life will present me with, what I do know is that I can choose to make time for practices that do offer me the opportunity to mitigate, contemplate and generate the resilience I need to journey through the coming year with more ease and presence. I invite you to join me on this path and hope you find time to practice with me in the months to come.

Below you will find information on the offerings I have coming up. As always, up-to-date information can be found on my website under offerings & schedule www.JMountainYoga.com

1. NEW-Sunday Reset Series at Whisper Tree Wellness in Jay, VT

Each class in this series will offer asanas, pranayama and meditation practices that will help attune your mind, body and breath into a more harmonious energetic state. Morning class will focus on renewed energy and be more uplifting while evening classes will focus more on restoring energy and downshifting our nervous system into a state of ease. Each session is $26 and space is very limited. You can sign up for one or all of these offerings here: https://www.jmountainyoga.com/offerings/sunday-reset-yogic-practices-to-renew-restore-prana

*February 2 9:30am-11am- Moving and Breathing

Practices to free up stuck energy in the joints, sun salutes to build a bit of heat & fluidity, supported backbends and Pranayama practices to gently stimulate the system and a mediation practice on the 5 Prana Vayus (winds).

*February 23 4:30pm-6pm- Yin Yoga and Self-Myofascial Release

This class will focus on nourishing the kidneys (aka our batteries), making space in the joints and connective tissue, as well as releasing tension through long held yin postures, self massage with RADD roller balls & soothing Pranayama practices. Class will end with a long Yoga Nidra guided meditation with a focus on the Koshas (5 sheaths). Option to purchase balls too!

*March 9th 9:30am-11am- Free the Pelvis

The pelvis is everything. This class will work through asanas that open the hips, release tension in the psoas muscles, Pranayama practices that familiarize you with bandhas (energetic locks) and a guided meditation to build better interoceptive awareness.

*March 30 4:30pm-6pm- Learning to Let Go

A deeply relaxing & nourishing restorative practice of long held postures supported by props. Self lymphatic massage techniques to move stagnation. Pranayama practices to aid in the fluidity of our system & help mitigate stress. A long guided Yoga Nidra meditation to allow for deep conscious rest.

2. Monthly Restorative Yoga classes continue at the Montgomery Town Hall. The upcoming dates are Sunday February 9, March 16 & April 13 4pm-5:30pm. Cost is $20 per session and you can register to join here: https://www.jmountainyoga.com/offerings/restorative-yoga-e45e3222-6511-4930-9b57-68bd930f5eab

3. Yoga at Jay Peak Resort is every Tuesday 5:30pm-6:30pm. This class is typically held in the Valhalla room on the 4th floor of Hotel Jay but please note that this upcoming Tuesday (1/28) we will meet in Pepin 2 on the first floor of Hotel Jay. Pepin 2 is a much small space so it is very necessary, as it is always, to sign up and register online for this class please. Here is the link: https://www.jmountainyoga.com/offerings/yoga-at-jay-peak-resort

4. Gentle Vinyasa at the Montgomery Town Hall every Thursday 9am-10am continues as always. Registration is not necessary but here is the link to pre-register if you like and for more information: https://www.jmountainyoga.com/offerings/gentle-vinyasa-yoga-59b9c56a-d2d2-44a3-8379-fe6608a00f0a

5. More to Come! I am plugging away on some online options to practice with me, specifically online Pranayama classes. Stay tuned for more info as the journey continues....

As always be in touch with any questions and I look forward to practicing with each of you sometime this coming year.

Be well,

Joanne