Nurture Yoga Therapy and Bodywork

07/23/2025

Come practice in this beautiful space! There’s something for everyBODY. I teach here 6pm on Thursdays.

07/04/2025

Here is a Metta mediation to start your 4th of July weekend.

Sit in a quiet comfortable place. Take a few deep belly breaths and exhale through an open mouth, then allow yourself to just breathe normally. Softening the muscles in the shoulders, belly, hips, arms and legs.

Metta is first practiced toward oneself, since we often have difficulty loving others without first loving ourselves. Sitting quietly, mentally repeat, slowly and steadily, the following or similar phrases:

May I be happy. May I be well. May I be safe. May I be peaceful and at ease.

After a period of directing loving-kindness toward yourself, bring to mind a friend or someone in your life who has deeply cared for you. Then slowly repeat phrases of loving-kindness toward them:

May you be happy. May you be well. May you be safe. May you be peaceful and at ease.

Repeat this bringing to mind someone neutral in your life and then again for someone who is difficult to get along with or understand

Finally sending this Metta towards all those suffering in this world.

May you be happy. May you be well. May you be safe. May you be peaceful and at ease.🙏🏻🕊️♥️

07/02/2025

Testimonial Tuesday. Anytime pain is relieved, whether physical or emotional, it’s a good day. ♥️

06/28/2025

Exciting news! 🌞🧘‍♀️ We're thrilled to announce the return of our Yoga in the Park classes with The Om Well Collective this June and July! Join us every Sunday from 8:30-9:15 am at the beautiful Cobb Park for a rejuvenating experience.

Take your yoga practice outside and tap into the healing, transformative powers of nature. Whether you're seeking stress relief, a deeper connection to the great outdoors, or simply want to feel grounded, outdoor yoga is the perfect recipe for transformation. 🌿✨

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with yourself and nature! Pre-register for your monthly pass at: https://bit.ly/4jY7QHj.

We can’t wait to see you on the mat! 💚

06/18/2025

Come practice outside with me on International Yoga Day at the Kankakee Farmers’ Market. It’s FREE! 🧘🏻‍♀️🧘🏻‍♂️

06/17/2025

This Friday ☀️

🌻🌞Celebrate the Light: Summer Solstice Celebration 🌻🌞

Join us for a soulful evening as we honor the longest day of the year with a special yoga flow accompanied by live acoustic guitar. This gentle, heart-opening practice will align you with the energy of the sun, inviting warmth, clarity, and intention into your body and spirit.

Let the soothing strum of live music guide your breath and movement as we move mindfully through sun-inspired sequences, grounding postures, and moments of stillness. All levels are welcome—come as you are and shine your light.

✨ Healing & Mystical Experiences ✨
After yoga, stay to explore a variety of holistic offerings to nourish your body and spirit:
• Massage with Mystical Touch Massage
• Tarot Readings with Alexa
• Reiki Energy Healing with Shayia
• Sound Reiki with Beth
• Metaphysical Market by Dark Moon Kreations
**Each service is priced individually by the practitioner.

Investment:
Non-Members: $20
Members: FREE

Register at www.theomwellcollective.com or Offering Tree App

06/16/2025

Come practice with me this week!
Wednesday 8:30am @ the YMCA
Thursday 6:00pm @ The Om Well Collective
Saturdary 8:30am Free Class @ The Kankakee Farmer’s Market on Schuyler Ave

06/10/2025

Reminder:
Ruth is subbing tomorrow’s 8:30am class at the .area.ymca

Jeanna will be subbing Thursday’s 6pm class

See you next week🙏🏻♥️✨

06/04/2025

It’s June already. The peonies are fading. There were more blossoms this year than I ever remember. Nature has a way of teaching us so simply, if we really look and listen. The conditions must have been perfect for them this year. We too can flourish when our conditions are right; in the right environment, when we are loved and love ourselves. The gift of being a human is that we have the choice to make changes when we aren’t thriving and just surviving; when we know we have room to grow. Change is rarely easy, but listening to the inner knowing, taking a leap of faith, trying something new, changing habits, thought processes and sometimes our environment is essential to fully bloom.

06/01/2025

Proud to be a part of the K3 YMCA staff and family! 🏳️‍🌈

🌈 At the Kankakee Area YMCA, you belong—just as you are. 🏳️‍🌈

Pride Month is a time to celebrate and reaffirm our commitment to inclusion, equity, and community for all.

Whether you’re here to swim, grow, connect, or just be yourself—you are welcome, valued, and seen.

This June and always, we proudly stand with our LGBTQ+ members, staff, and families. Together, we’re building a stronger, more inclusive Y. 💛💚💙💜

06/01/2025

Come practice in this beautiful space! Lots of classes available. I teach here Thursdays at 6pm 🧘🏻‍♀️

☀️ Summer Class Pass Special 🌿

Make movement a part of your summer rhythm with our Summer Class Pass Specials. Mix and match yoga and Pilates sessions that fit your schedule and support your well-being all season long.

Class Packages ($12 per class)
• 12 classes for just $144
• 24 classes for just $288
• 36 classes for just $432

Valid for any regularly scheduled group classes June through August. (Events Excluded)

Treat yourself to strength, stillness, and sunshine. 🌞

📲 Available now at the Om Well Collective