Explorer Yoga

04/08/2026

April studio update!! We have good news and some not-so-good news. First, the good news. We now have four teachers on the schedule. Jess Saunders, Kendra Everhart, Nancy Kennelly, and me (Denise Ruby)! My orthopedic surgeon told me yesterday that my radius bone has finally healed (after three bone graft attempts)! I’ll be working with an occupational therapist to slowly and safely increase my wrist strength. If you want a teacher that understands what it’s like to practice with a major orthopedic limitation or after a mastectomy, who has also cared for lots of folks with similar issues (I’ve been an RN for many years), a yoga teacher for 11 years and trained in Accessible Yoga, come practice with me on Mondays at 5:30 pm. I ALWAYS feel better after yoga and you will too! 🙏🏼☺️

Now for the not-so-good news. Sadly, we are saying goodbye to Roberta Milliken. She retired as Dean of OU-C last year and she and her husband are moving to northern Ohio to be closer to family. After over 25 years in the area, Chillicothe feels like home to them. We will miss her friendship and calm, grounding teaching style. She will return occasionally to visit friends, so that is a small comfort. If you’d like to say goodbye to Roberta, you can join her this Saturday (April 11) at 9:30 am when she subs for Nancy, or Monday, April 13th at 5:30 pm (we’ll have a little get-together for her after class on the 13th - join us if you can!). ❤️

Lastly, we moved the women’s retreat to the LAST WEEKEND IN SEPTEMBER so save that date because it will be amazing! 🌿🥾

You can find our website link in the comments or on our bio, or download the free Schedule Bliss app! 😃🙏🏼

Photo of my better half taken on April 4, 2026 at Ohio River Bluffs nature preserve, operated by the Arc of Appalachia. 🥰 Zoom in to see all the larkspurs in bloom! 🌸🌿

04/02/2026

If you’d like to learn more about the most skilled environmental engineers on the planet, go to this event 🥰🦫 Link to register is in the comments.

Join us for a fascinating indoor evening presentation with keynote speaker Dr. Aaron Hall, an aquatic biologist and Program Director for BeaverCorps at the Beaver Institute, on Saturday, April 18th, at the Paxton Theater in Bainbridge, Ohio.

Traveling from Ontario, Dr. Hall will share his deep knowledge and experience working with beavers, one of North America’s most powerful and influential species. He’ll explore the beaver’s natural and cultural history, their near disappearance and remarkable comeback, and the vital role they play in shaping healthy ecosystems.

You’ll also learn about the challenges and opportunities that arise when people and beavers share the same landscape and why these incredible animals may be key to restoring biodiversity across entire regions.

The evening will open with a short presentation by Arc Director, Nancy Stranahan, on Ohio’s lost wetlands, setting the stage for a deeper understanding of the landscapes beavers help create.

This is a seated, evening presentation, and registration is required.

🕖 7:00–9:00 PM (please arrive by 6:45 PM)
📍 Paxton Theater, Bainbridge, OH
🎟 $15 per person (registration required)

Reserve your seat today!

📷Rick Braveheart

03/31/2026

What films are you watching?

If you’d like to try something different, here are some interesting free options ☺️

03/30/2026

Come for a weekend.
Come for a day.
Come back to yourself.

Briefly, We Bloom 🌿
EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS APRIL 1ST! See bio for website. Questions? Send us a message!

03/25/2026

Imagine arriving to a peaceful space in the woods… and finding a handmade lavender sachet waiting on your bed 💜

I’ve been quietly harvesting and preparing these by hand—just one of the many thoughtful, grounding experiences we have planned for this special weekend.

Join us April 24–26 for a nature-filled retreat with FOUR facilitators, a beautiful space, and a weekend designed to help you slow down, reconnect, and soak in the magic of spring 🌿✨

We’ll work with lavender and other (mostly native) plants, and wander among the spring ephemerals waking up in the forest.

🌿 Full weekend + Saturday-only options available
🌿 Early bird pricing ends March 31
🌿 Intentionally priced to stay accessible

Spots are limited, and they’re starting to fill!

Message us now to reserve your place, or see link in bio ☺️🙏🏼🌿🌸

03/21/2026

FYI. We’re looking forward to seeing the trail improvements in June! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

03/20/2026

Timeless words of the poet Walt Whitman ❤️🙏🏼✍️

03/20/2026

We love this! Are you here to enlighten or discourage? It’s a great question to ask yourself! Each day you can make a conscious decision to be a light ✨

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

03/14/2026

We LOVE this! We never know what challenges other folks might face 🙏🏼✨