The Best Laid Plans
And a lesson learned...
I just finished a beautiful, transformational week of yoga with Ilana on Lake Atitlan in Guatemala. We stayed on the shores of an enormous caldera over 85,000 years old with five other volcanoes in view (and one of them still quietly active). In addition to daily yoga, we enjoyed stand-up paddle boarding at sunrise, many boat rides, hikes in nature reserves, an introduction to traditional weaving and cooking, and an amazing Mayan Fire Ceremony. All this in addition to meeting an amazing group of people!
I’m in the airport today for an unscheduled layover. It’s a long story, but I’ll leave you with this piece of advice: should you plan to travel with human cremains, carry a death certificate, and research the laws of the lands you are passing through. Also, consider going with the story that they are not ashes, but unprocessed sugar! I may have missed my flight, but thankfully I am not in jail (and I got more than three hours of intensive Spanish practice with six airport security personnel, five police officers, and a canine drug-detection dog). Much later than expected, I will meet up with my husband and niece in Costa Rica before heading home on Thursday. What an adventure!
If you are stuck in New England, winter can seem longer than the other seasons, but Everyday Wellbeing is here for you: Body, Mind, and Spirit! Yoga still happens everyday 8:00 - 900 AM at the Munson Library. If we have a weather-related cancellation — which is very rare — we’ll post it on the calendar and on our old Facebook page by 7 AM.
A silent period of Meditation Practice also happens every day 9:10-9:30 AM right after yoga. Come enjoy 20 minutes of sitting-in-(relative)-silence in good company. No experience necessary. All you need is a desire to notice the mind at work and give it an opportunity to rest a bit.
Qigong happens every Saturday 9:15-10:00 AM. Here again, no experience is necessary. Those new to Qigong are always welcome to learn a gentle, standing, meditative practice to balance and cultivate life force energy. This all important measure of vitality is called prana in yogic practices and Qi in Chinese disciplines. No matter what we call it, you’ll notice a difference all day long!
There are two more weeks of Restorative Yoga with Diana and Liz’s Tibetan Bowls. Join them Tuesday evenings, February 4th and 11th 6:00-7:00 PM. Mats, blocks, and straps are available, but participants may want to bring their own comfort items: blanket, beach towel, pillow, cushion, bolster will all provide additional support.
Find all of our offerings and see who is teaching by visiting our website at www.everydaywellbeing.org, Simply click an event in the calendar to read the details!
Beat the Mid-Winter Blues with Dance!
Diana and Robin are teaming up for another night of Yoga Dance!
Friday, February 7, 2025 6:30 - 7:45 PM Munson Library
Spread the word, tell your friends! Join Diana Peters-Ross and Robin Diamond for an evening of fun music and movement.
Depending on numbers, we'll warm-up with guided stretching. Then, with music from around the world, we'll pick up the pace and dance, dance, dance. Diana and Robin will offer invitations for the group to move together, and there will also be ample time for free expression.
No dance experience is required, just a desire to move your body to the beat!
ALL are welcome!! See you all on Friday evening!
And, we can also…
Dance with the No-No's
Friday, February 21, 2025
7:00 - 8:30 PM
Munson Library
1046 South East Street, Amherst
We heard you LOVE to dance!
Dan Kaplan and his band LOVE to play music for dancing and moving!
Spread the word and bring your dancing shoes! Let's move to the music together!
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Yoga for Bone Health
We hosted another well-attended online training session with Masha Leuner (of Leuner Eclipse Yoga)! If you missed the live session, you can still find the video recordings and Masha’s handouts on our Resources Page.
Chair Yoga with Tiffany Joseph
Sunday, February 16, 2025
Noon - 1 PM
Munson Library
Discover the benefits of yoga in a chair with a focus on gentle movements and breathwork. Come unwind, stretch, and relax. Enhance your well-being! Chair yoga is a great option for folks with physical limitations.
This workshop is perfect for all levels, whether you're a beginner or experienced yogi.
There is no charge for this workshop (or any of our offerings), but space is limited. Please register.
Tiffany Joseph is a holistic health, wellness, and movement coach with 20 years experience. She is known for her authentic, creative, compassionate, non-judgmental, and energetic teaching style. She wants every student to feel more deeply connected to their body, stronger, healthier, and to be able to continue to grow on their healing journey.
Questions? Contact: Tiffany Joseph
Envision the Future of Everyday Wellbeing - NEW DATE!
We are at an exciting point in the development of Everyday Wellbeing and we want your input and help as we chart our course for the next 3–5 years.
Join us for an important Visioning Event to be facilitated by Kristi Nelson, an inspirational leader and consultant with four decades of experience in the nonprofit sector. We hope you’ll join us for a delicious dinner and stimulating conversation:
🗓 Wednesday, March 5
🕛 5:00 - 8:30 pm
Together, we’ll explore and outline our future, our purpose, our programming, and the resources needed to bring it all to life.
Space is limited. If you are interested in joining us, please complete this form by February 15.
Calling Sewers and Crafters (and those willing to learn)!
Thank you to everyone who donated feed bags! We continue to collect them (as well as thin blankets in decent shape) as we upcycle them into tote bags and base mats for outdoor yoga. We had a fun impromptu work party about a week ago. (Thank you, Amy Rothenberg, Carol Wood, and Karen Tunnell!)
If you’d like to join us in the future, please complete this short form so I can contact you (sometimes at the last minute)! No experience necessary! We’ll show you everything you need to know to create these beautiful bags and mats to raise funds for Everyday Wellbeing!
Want to Offer a Class, Workshop, or Presentation with Everyday Wellbeing?
Everything we offer is free and open to all. Donations are accepted, but never expected. If you have an area of expertise related to health and wellbeing (physical, emotional, social, emotional, and/or spiritual) we want to make it accessible to all.
There are many routes to well-rounded health and wellbeing. Connection is the key!
Coming in April! You’ve Finished Treatment. Now What?
🗓 Monday, April 21
🕛 1:00 - 2:30 pm, Munson Library
Have you found it difficult to return to health since cancer treatment? Do you suffer from the ongoing side effects of your cancer care? Naturopathic physician, Amy Rothenberg will share a roadmap for lifestyle and natural medicine approaches to address health challenges that persist after cancer treatment, and to reduce the risk of recurrence. Dr. Rothenberg highlights the evidence for an integrative approach to healing, and makes sense of this overwhelming topic in an accessible, upbeat way. Dr. Rothenberg shares openly from her own experience as a cancer survivor/thriver.
This program is free and open to all, but space is limited. Please pre-register.
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Oh my goodness, you have Beth with you! And you were honest and sounds like in a pickle. 😵💫 Glad you made it safely to your next stop. ❤️❤️