Carli Ross, Chico, CA (2025)

09/16/2025

Living in Italy this year, most days feel like an adventure way outside my comfort zone. From experiencing a new culture and language I’m still learning, to working in a job I love…familiar in many ways, yet still pushing me to grow in new ones.

Every once in a while, there are moments when I pause and think… “this is my life right now.” A reminder to slow down, to be present, and to truly savor the small pieces that bring so much joy.

Grateful for this chapter 🤍

09/10/2025

Community is everything…

Little did I know 6 years ago when I first met .onlus that they would become such a huge part of my life. I can’t express the support I’ve felt in making this move and in feeling right at home here in Italy.

Last weekend we spent time together in the Apennines… hiking, sharing meals, playing games and simply enjoying each other’s company.

My heart is full. ⛰️🤍

09/05/2025

✨ Yoga & Pilates Fusion is back!
I’m so excited to team up with .onlus again this fall for another round of Yoga & Pilates for Beginners – in English 🌿

This fusion flow blends breath, balance, strength, and stretch — perfect for all levels and a great way to complement your weekly movement routine.

📍 A-GYM – Via Canalina 38, Reggio Emilia
🗓️ Fridays | 19:30–20:30 | 19/9–19/12
💬 Taught entirely in English

And if you’re already joining the Pre-Ski class on Wednesdays, we’re offering a special package deal to join both! ⛷️🧘🏼‍♀️

📩 To register or learn more: gast@gastreggioemilia.it

💫 Let’s move into fall with strength and intention

🇮🇹 Torna Yoga & Pilates Fusion!
Sono felicissima di collaborare di nuovo con .onlus questo autunno per un altro ciclo di Yoga & Pilates per Principianti – in Inglese 🌿

Un flow che unisce respiro, equilibrio, forza e allungamento — perfetto per tutti i livelli e un’ottima aggiunta alla tua routine settimanale di movimento.

📍 A-GYM – Via Canalina 38, Reggio Emilia
🗓️ Venerdì | 19:30–20:30 | dal 19/9 al 19/12
💬 Lezione interamente in inglese

E se stai già partecipando al corso Pre-Ski del mercoledì, è disponibile un pacchetto speciale per frequentare entrambi! ⛷️🧘🏼‍♀️

📩 Per info e iscrizioni: gast@gastreggioemilia.it

Iniziamo l’autunno con forza e intenzione 💪🏼

08/20/2025

✨ A one day retreat. Time in nature. Deep connection. Space to ask myself the hard questions. 🌱

The theme of this one day retreat was devotion to self. Surrounded by the stillness of nature, I gave myself permission to pause and ask “what if…” What if I chose the answer for myself? What if I put myself first?

As I sat with these questions, I listened to women share their own what ifs and in each story, I felt the power of truth and the reminder that being true to yourself is where real connection begins. In the beauty of the outdoors, and in that space I found pieces of myself reflected in every woman’s story.

Thank you, , for creating such a powerful container and inviting me to simply receive. What a gift.

🌱What if you gave yourself permission today to choose you?

06/22/2025

Anything you do mindfully is meditation.

Yesterday, I celebrated International Yoga Day with sunshine on my shoulders, salty skin, and the sound of the sea. Hiking and enjoying cinque terre.

This year’s theme is Yoga for One Earth, One Health. It is a reminder that wellness lives in harmony.
Not just in a pose, but in the pause…
Not just on the mat, but on the trail, in the water, under the sky.

One of my favorite parts of teaching yoga is introducing it to my students in ways they may not expect.

It’s not all Instagram poses and silent meditation.

Yoga can be a deep breath under an olive tree, the laughter of a shared adventure, or that moment when your heart races from a climb and you look out and say…wow 🤩

Taking my students on one of my all-time favorite hikes and hearing their excitement around each corner brought me so much joy. At one point we were going through the alphabet saying a positive word for each letter… and encouraging each other with each one! I’m totally stealing that one 🤫

This too, is yoga.
Connection. Breath. Presence. Nature.

May we all find moments of movement, stillness, and awe… with ourselves and the planet we call home. 💛

06/16/2025

It was one of those days…
I was running late, my phone had just broken, and I felt scattered and overwhelmed. My energy was everywhere except where I needed it to be.

I sat on the beach a while after windsurfing watching the other surfers with a friend and trying to take notes on how they were riding. But I was just in a mood. So we walked into town, grabbed some gelato and found a bench to sit on. After about 15 minutes of sitting there I looked up and I saw a small handwritten sign:
“Gemstone Cave Inside.”

Obviously we followed the sign!

What we found was a quiet space filled with crystals and polished stones from around the world. I took off my shoes, sat down, and let the stillness wrap around me. For thirty minutes I didn’t move, I just breathed and let the energy of the stones do what they do best: hold, ground, and shift.

I walked in frazzled…
I walked out calm, centered, lighter.
It brought me back to the moment. I was there.

💎 Crystals have been used for centuries for healing, clarity, and connection. Each one holds a different vibration:
• Amethyst for intuition and calm
• Rose Quartz for love and softness
• Tiger’s Eye for courage and strength
• Black Tourmaline for protection
• Green Aventurine for abundance and hope

You don’t need to understand how it works, just notice how it feels. See what you’re drawn to. Sometimes the smallest shift is the one you really needed.

So here’s your reminder:
Trust the signs.
Trust the pauses.

What is your favorite stone?!

06/13/2025

Last night was magic! I don’t have the words to describe the feeling of the energy flowing through the room but it felt amazing to be coloring, connecting, and in the present moment with beautiful humans at .

Thank you to everyone who showed up, slowed down, and added their color to this moment… and to all of those that supported from afar.

I’m still feeling the energy… and I can’t wait to do it again. 💛

🖍️ Make Shift Happen is more than a coloring book. it’s a reminder that we’re always building something beautiful, one shift at a time.

06/11/2025

✨Tomorrow’s the night ✨ Domani è la serata!✨

Color and Wine Night is finally here 🎨🍷

Join me at for an evening of affirmations, good wine, and creative vibes as we color together from Make Shift Happen 🖍️ my affirmation coloring book, made with love and intention.

To give you a little taste of the vibe, I’ve added a few photos in this post from pages others have already colored… so much thought and love in each one. 💛

We’ll slow down, sip, color, and connect.

Whether you need a shift big or small… this is your space to be here now.

📍 Casafrida – 1 Via Panciroli, Reggio Emilia
🕖 June 12 at 19:00
📞 RSVP: +39 388 868 9883

Bring your curious heart and come as you are. Can’t wait to see you there 💛

🇮🇹 Color and Wine Night è finalmente arrivato 🎨🍷

Ti aspetto da per una serata di affermazioni, buon vino e vibrazioni creative mentre coloriamo insieme il mio libro di affermazioni Make Shift Happen 🖍️, nato con amore e intenzione.

Per darti un’anteprima dell’atmosfera, ho aggiunto alcune foto in questo post di pagine già colorate da altri… c’è tanto pensiero e amore in ognuna 💛

Ci prenderemo il tempo di rallentare, sorseggiare, colorare e connetterci.

Che tu abbia bisogno di un piccolo o grande cambiamento… questo è il tuo spazio per essere presente, qui e ora.

Porta con te un cuore curioso e vieni così come sei. Non vedo l’ora di vederti 💛

06/05/2025

A huge thank you to .onlus and our beautiful yoga community for showing up with open minds and open hearts. 🙏 Our English yoga evenings were full of flow, blending styles with a touch of Pilates and always filled with laughter and connection.

And to our Monday morning adapted yoga crew: grazie di cuore. Teaching in Italian with five incredibly patient yogis was such a gift.

This season reminded me that stepping out of our comfort zones is a form of wellness. Over the past two months, we didn’t just practice, we grew. And that, to me, is what VITA is all about.

I’m sad to see these classes end for now, but hopeful for more in the future. 🌱
Until then… keep breathing, stretching, and being brave.

🇮🇹 Un enorme grazie a GAST e alla nostra bellissima comunità yoga per esservi presentati con menti aperte e cuori disponibili. 🙏 Le lezioni serali in inglese sono state piene di flow, con stili diversi e un tocco di Pilates. Sempre accompagnate da risate e connessioni vere.

E al gruppo di yoga adattato del lunedì mattina: grazie di cuore. Insegnare in italiano con cinque yogi incredibilmente pazienti è stato un vero regalo.

Questi mesi mi hanno ricordato che uscire dalla propria zona di comfort è una forma di benessere. In questi ultimi due mesi non abbiamo solo praticato, siamo cresciuti. Ed è proprio questo, per me, il cuore di VITA.

Mi dispiace che queste lezioni siano finite (per ora), ma spero ce ne saranno molte altre in futuro. 🌱
Fino ad allora… continuate a respirare, allungarvi e ad avere coraggio.

05/30/2025

🍷✨ Last October I was living in Reggio Emilia on the same street as the cutest little wine bar . It was the place I would go if I wanted to get out of the house but didn’t have a lot of social energy. I would enjoy a glass of wine and bring a book. I never felt alone as the vibe is come as you are. Some evenings I barely looked up from my book and others I would sit back, observe the room, and even met a few new people.

This picture is from one of those evenings where I just stuck to my book. This is also the evening when I thought 💭More people would enjoy this! Then I realized…

This is exactly where I want to bring my coloring book to life!

To create space for presence.

To color. To connect. To breathe.

The idea was born that night… and now it’s happening.
Stay tuned for something colorful, mindful, and made with love. 💛

is coming.

📍Reggio Emilia
📖🖍️ More details soon…

🇮🇹 Lo scorso ottobre vivevo a Reggio Emilia, sulla stessa via di una piccola enoteca adorabile: . Era il posto dove andavo quando volevo uscire di casa ma non avevo molta energia sociale. Mi godevo un bicchiere di vino e portavo con me un libro. Non mi sentivo mai sola, perché l’atmosfera era davvero “vieni come sei”. Alcune sere non alzavo quasi mai lo sguardo dal libro, altre volte mi rilassavo, osservavo la sala, e finivo anche per conoscere qualche persona nuova.

Questa foto è di una di quelle sere in cui ho scelto il mio libro. Ed è proprio quella sera che ho pensato💭“Anche altre persone lo apprezzerebbero!”
Poi ho capito…

È proprio qui che voglio far vivere il mio libro da colorare.

Per creare uno spazio di presenza.

Per colorare. Connettersi. Respirare.

L’idea è nata quella sera… e ora sta diventando realtà.
Presto in arrivo qualcosa di colorato, consapevole e pieno d’amore. 💛

Make Shift Happen sta arrivando.

📍Reggio Emilia
📖🖍️ Presto altri dettagli…

05/25/2025

🪞Do you ever really look at yourself in the mirror?
Not just to check your outfit or fix your hair, but to see yourself. Look into your eyes, pause and say:
“I’m proud of you.”
“You’re beautiful.”
“You’re doing better than you think.”
And if you dare… “I Love You!”

It’s hard. The first time I tried this, I got emotional. Speaking kindly to ourselves can feel awkward or even silly at first… but over time, it starts to sink in. Something shifts and we begin to believe it.

So today, I invite you to try it.
Just one minute. Look at yourself. Say something encouraging. Give yourself a high five in the mirror and remind yourself:
YOU’VE GOT THIS!

05/22/2025

Memories from Minori 🍋

10 days with one of my favorite humans… it was exactly what I needed. A little bit of home, a little bit of her calling me out on some things I’ve lost, and a lot of laughs!

Love you 💛 Thank you for bringing me a little taste of home and exploring some new pieces of the world together!

Carli Ross

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