Rooted & Reaching Yoga & Embodied Care

10/07/2025

“The ventral vagal state is contagious. As you walk through the world, if you are in a regulated state, every nervous system around you is feeling safety, connection, welcome, regulation. And we need more of that in these times. The need for people in regulated states is huge right now.” —Deb Dana speaking at the Somatic Healing Summit.
So the question becomes… are you bringing peace and regulation to others or are you bringing more chaos to an already chaotic world? Be mindful of what you bring to this world. We each bring something to the table—what are you bringing?

09/17/2025

This is the link to the book we are using this Fall in our Faith&Flow
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0FPGL33TD?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title classes:

08/24/2025

ONE SPACE JUST OPENED for the Rooted & Reaching Embodied Care in-person Christian Embodiment retreat-like training in September -- maybe God made a way for YOU to attend. More details here in my latest email: https://mailchi.mp/eee2d331dc31/dance-chapel-christian-embodiment-course-opening

07/29/2025

Tomorrow’s classes are our last classes for the summer and then we’ll be OFF IN AUGUST. We start back Monday Sept 8th with our NORMAL class schedule:

Breathe Yoga – Mondays 6-7:15p Upper Chapel
75 minute secular class with slow, energizing flows.
Team taught with Christa.
$5/class or $20 class pass for 5 classes

Belong Faith&Flow – Wednesdays 10-11a Kroc Center
60 minute faith-based adaptive class where everyone belongs!
Both Chair and Floor/Mat options are demonstrated with Kim by my side. Gentle flows building strength, resilience and balance.
$7 walk-in or FREE to members. Silver Sneakers qualify for free membership.

Believe Faith&Flow – Wednesdays 5:15-6:15p Upper Chapel
60 minute faith-based class with slow, energizing flows.
Team taught with Christa.
$5/class or $20 class pass for 5 classes

TO ENROLL in the NEW text reminder system: text your name and “AM class” or “PM classes” or “Both” to 833-746-4158 or use the QR code below.

07/28/2025

Last week of classes for the summer! Then we’ll start back full schedule on Monday, Sept 8th.

07/17/2025

TONIGHT!! Join Rooted & Reaching and 10 other health and wellness vendors for the Ashland Wellness Fair. From 5-8pm at 138 Davis Rd.

I will have my prayer bead bracelets and books with me. These make great gifts!!!

Make it a girls night.
There’s a food truck!!

07/07/2025

Yoga is a wonderful tool for anxiety and depression. Come join me in class or enjoy this video from Ruah Space at home.

Welcome to a 15-minute Christian yoga class for anxiety, created to help you feel grounded, supported, and held by God’s presence.In this gentle practice, we...

06/17/2025

Hey Rooted & Reaching peeps! If you see our BEaUtiful teachers Kimberly Boyd or Christa Kalisz around make sure you wish them Happy Birthday!!!!

05/25/2025

Let your Light shine and your Fire rage!! 🧡🔥🔥💛 Go be brilliant.

05/12/2025

NEW TEXT MESSAGING SYSTEM FOR WEEKLY CLASSES!!!
So Remind isn't functioning like it used to so we have a new simpler text messaging system for WEEKLY CLASS SCHEDULE and last minute changes and cancellations. Scan the QR code on the right and text 'AM' or 'PM' or 'Both' to sign up for the new system. You'll get a reply text that asks for your name: you can use full first and last or simply use initials if you prefer.

05/09/2025

My latest newsletter went out with info on "Moving As One" Virtual Dance Chapel & my new online Christian Embodiment Course:
https://mailchi.mp/2aa87fe72b41/dance-chapel-christian-embodiment-course

Sign up here to get all my newsletters: https://mailchi.mp/791f7145b220/rootedreaching

“What's a "dance chapel?" Join with like-minded "playmates" and “praisemates, as we worship and pray through gentle follow-the-leader movements, interpretive sign language, free dance, and embodied postures of prayer & praise. Anyone can join (children, dogs and cats have all joined in) — most...

05/05/2025

Join us for “Journey to Pentecost” series at Rooted & Reaching Faith & Flow. Starts this Wednesday May 7 & runs thru June 4
Two class options:
Wed 10am The Ashland Kroc Center, free to members $7 for walk-ins
Wed 5:15pm AU Chapel, $5/class or class pass.