09/28/2025
Thereโs something about September.
Itโs not just the return of routine or the back-to-school energy. Itโs not just the leaves beginning to shift or the early mornings that carry a new crispness in the air. September feels like a threshold โ like weโre all stepping into something new, even if nothing in our day-to-day lives has technically changed.
For me, itโs always felt like the real New Year. January has its own buzz, sure- but thereโs something quieter, steadier, and more grounded about this time of year. Maybe itโs the pull back toward structure after a summer of letting go. Maybe itโs the shared rhythm of an entire community recalibrating. Or maybe itโs just that deep part of us, the part that craves stability, finally exhaling again.
At the studio, you can feel it.
Thereโs a buzz in the air. A mix of new faces and familiar ones, of nervous energy and returning confidence. Our fall programs are full, and so many conversations Iโve had this month have carried the same message beneath the surface: โItโs time to get back to myself.โ
But hereโs the thingโฆ. life is full right now.
For many, this season isnโt just a fresh start โ itโs a whirlwind.
Itโs permission slips and forgotten water bottles. Itโs work meetings, daycare transitions, hockey practices, and snack prep. Itโs teachers back in the classroom navigating lesson plans and new students while juggling their own families and responsibilities. Itโs women in every role- professionals, caregivers, partners, momsโฆ managing layers of commitments that often leave little space for themselves.
Iโve had countless chats lately with women who are doing all the things and trying to keep their heads above water. And yet, so many of you are still carving out space to be here. Not every day. Not perfectly. But consistently. And I want you to know- that matters. Iโm proud of you!
Some of you showed up all summer long. You held on to your rhythm through heatwaves and holidays. Others stepped away for a while and have now returned with fresh energy and intention. I see you too and Iโm proud of you!
Both stories are powerful. Because neither is about being perfect โ theyโre about choosing to come back. Again and again.
And if youโre still in that โfiguring it outโ stageโฆ if the return to routine has left your head spinning and your self-care hanging by a threadโฆ. I want you to know- you're not behind. You're not doing it wrong. And you're most certainly not too late.
You are exactly where you need to be. And the invitation to come back to yourself? Itโs still open. Always.
I also want to talk about something Iโve heard a lot lately, something that might be holding some of you back:
โI want to come, but the classes are always waitlisted.โ
Let me pull back the curtain for a moment.
Yes, many of our classes show as full on the schedule. But what that actually reflects is just how committed and consistent our members are. Many of them book the full 6 days in advance โ not because theyโre sure theyโll be able to make it, but because they donโt want to miss out. (Yup... FOMO is real and that's awesome!)
But hereโs the thingโฆ. life happens. Schedules change. People cancel, often the night before or even the day of. That means waitlisted classes almost always open up by the time class starts. Honestly, 9 times out of 10- spots become available.
So if you see a waitlist, donโt walk away from it. Jump on it!
That โwaitlistedโ tag doesnโt mean youโve missed your chance. It means our members are eager and excited, and also human. If youโre there, if you put yourself on that list, youโll likely get in.
Donโt let a full class keep you from finding your rhythm. Donโt let a busy week convince you that this isnโt the right time.
Because hereโs what I know, and what I want you to remember:
You are not the background character in your own life.
You are not just the planner, the driver, the caretaker, the glue.
You are a whole person- with a body, a mind, a heart. And you deserve to feel like yourself again.
And the path back to that feeling?
Itโs not paved with perfection.
Itโs paved with consistency.
Sometimes thatโs three classes a week.
Sometimes itโs one.
Sometimes itโs just not canceling the class you booked 6 days ago when everything else in your day now feels chaotic.
It doesnโt have to be all or nothing.
What matters is that you keep coming back. Not because everything else is taken care of, but because you need to be taken care of.
So, as we move deeper into this beautiful, bustling season- into Octoberโs shifting light and cooler mornings, let this be your gentle nudge:
Donโt wait until things calm down.
Donโt wait for perfect timing.
Donโt wait for the to-do list to be done.
Choose to show up now.
In the messy middle.
Even if itโs just once this week.
Even if itโs just one hour to breathe, move, stretch, sweat, and come back to yourself.
Because when you doโฆ when you walk through those doors, roll out your mat, pick up your weights, or simply take a deep breathโฆ something shifts.
You remember who you are.
You reconnect with that part of yourself thatโs so easy to forget.
And you leave feeling just a little bit stronger, a little bit lighter, and a lot more you.
So if you're looking for a sign? This is it.
Keep coming back.
Keep choosing you.
Weโre here. And weโre ready when you are.
Until next Sunday.
-Rachel xo
