Gloucester Yoga

11/04/2024

In this gorgeous film the words of poet, Sarah Blondin (the Live Awake podcast) seep gracefully into our pores.Many thanks for both the words and the images....

11/04/2024

Here we are the day before the democratic process unfolds and the nation makes its decision on our leadership. Some of you may be working the polls or have contributed many hours to the election process on behalf of your beliefs. You’ve done or are doing your best. That’s what matters.

For many of us, this fear of uncertainty is causing stress and anxiety. Where does this come from? YOUR MIND. Today and moving forward don’t lend your energy to the “what ifs”. Take some time to sit silently or meditate. When moving deep into meditation it can be as if you are falling off a precipice into a quiet and peaceful abyss – AHHH!

One thing I know for sure, is that each one of you in our on-line community embraces Ahimsa (non-harming). Whatever the election results, let’s continue to individually and together embrace Ahimsa by offering kindness and compassion to all beings and mother earth.

Here is a youtube video of a comforting piece about life and being thankful for it. I have listened to it soooo many times on Insight Timer. You may find that it reaches you more fully by just listening – not watching

Sarah Blondin “Honoring Life”.

In this gorgeous film the words of poet, Sarah Blondin (the Live Awake podcast) seep gracefully into our pores.Many thanks for both the words and the images....

10/02/2024

Today is The International Day of Non-Violence which is every year on the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

He was the leader of the Indian independence movement and pioneer of the philosophy and strategy of non-violence to effect change. This day is celebrated to “the universal relevance of the principle of non-violence” and the desire “to secure a culture of peace, tolerance, understanding, and non-violence”.

Donations through Gloucester Yoga's website to The Brady Center to Prevent Gun-Violence, or to other entities geared to gun violence prevention, and electing gun sense candidates are a few ways you can help to turn this public health crisis around.

May you find peace within and share your kindness and compassion with others!

https://sites.google.com/view/gloucesteryoga/brady

07/16/2024

Love this quote by Pema Chödrön

“When we hold on to our opinions with aggression, no matter how valid our cause, we are simply adding more aggression to the planet, and violence and pain increase. Cultivating nonaggression is cultivating peace.”

04/04/2024

This coming Tuesday (April 9th) I (Nancy) start teaching Strength & Stability Flow at Garden of Zen in Yorktown weekly at 9:15. This is an alignment-focused practice where you can safely explore your edge. Longer holds will provide you time to deepen your pose for improved posture and balance while building skeletal strength. Each week there will be a pose of emphasis. Sun salutations and warrior sequences are part of this class as well. In this breath-led practice you will be encouraged to find your peace in each pose as you connect your mind, body, and spirit.

I encourage you to come on out and make this class part of your routine to strengthen, stay strong, and age gracefully! This class is also available virtually.

Garden of Zen is very welcoming, has a large spacious studio, supportive instructors, and a variety of classes from beginner to advanced and physically charged to chilling out.

Sign up on the website at

Yoga Classes Available On-Site at the Yoga Studio in Yorktown or take your Yoga anywhere with our Live Streaming Classes!

03/31/2024

"All religions try to benefit people, with the same basic message of the need for love and compassion, for justice and honesty, for contentment." Dalai Lama

May it be so!!!

02/07/2024

so true!

02/04/2024

I'll be teaching Yoga for Bone Health (5-week series) at Garden of Zen, Yorktown, Virginia

Saturdays 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11
2 pm - 3:30 pm

$139

Join us at Garden of Zen for this 5-session series on Bone Health!

Have you been diagnosed with osteopenia or osteoporosis?

Would you like to get stronger?

Are you concerned about falling?

Are you young, and want to reduce the risk of bone loss?

Do you want to explore the kind of yoga that is proven to build bone?

Yoga for Bone Health is a targeted practice developed by Dr. Loren Fishman, MD. It is designed to maintain a healthy skeleton, strengthen posture, and improve balance. In this series you will be guided through all 3 variations of 11 asanas/poses and discover which variation is safe but effective for you. The 12th pose is savasana (resting pose).

Yoga has been shown in peer-reviewed publications to reverse osteoporosis and osteopenia. The study results show that practicing this yoga regimen daily can reverse osteoporotic bone loss as it has for me (Nancy), certified in Dr. Fishman's Method for Osteoporosis.

Participants should be able to move to the floor and back up without assistance. Participants should have 2 blocks, strap, and a blanket to use for home practice. Garden of Zen has a limited supply available for purchase, if needed.

Garden of Zen Members receive a 10% discount

Yoga teachers receive 7.5 hours of CE credit

Space is limited to 8 for individualized attention, so register today at

Yoga Classes Available On-Site at the Yoga Studio in Yorktown or take your Yoga anywhere with our Live Streaming Classes!

01/23/2024

Since June 2023, I teach two virtual classes a week free as a practice of Karma yoga. I asked that, if possible, donations be made to a non-profit entity geared towards ending gun violence. The organization I chose to promote is Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence and my website includes a link for donations.

Periodically I receive status updates from Brady. I am provided the total (all else is private). I am so grateful and happy to report that as of today, $4,791 has been received.

Keep the good Karma flowing! Check it out at https://sites.google.com/view/gloucesteryoga/brady

11/14/2023

Beautiful pictures highlighting our weekend at yogaville. Thank you Rosalee!

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10218315723524857&id=1844716102&mibextid=Nif5oz

11/12/2023

You've got this!