NamasteWorks Yoga + Wellness, LLC

01/08/2026

Perception Art Class with Nancy Levenson
May 16, 2026, 10am-noon
Curtis Center for the Arts

“The relation between what we see and what we know is never settled” – John Berger

When is the last time you painted something you didn’t understand? Art perception is how you see and interpret a creative piece of work. Join me for an interactive group painting and art perception class. With paintbrush in hand, you will work on a random art piece that will be provided to you. You will explore the art from many different angles and have time to journal your sensory perceptions and create a narrative of the piece. What is it that you really see, and can you discover the intricacies and joyful surprises hidden inside the artwork? We will then come together in community in the upstairs gallery to discuss and share how our collective work may just work better together.

No art experience required. Only $25 and all paint supplies and instruction provided. Fun is all that required on your part.
Register early for a spot in Perception: Collaborative Artmaking at https://bit.ly/3I831x7 or feel free to message me.

09/17/2025

And just like that, another opportunity to join May for morning meditation or Poetry in the gallery… This reflections exhibition is breathtaking 

Classes with Nancy Levenson transform our gallery into a space for reflection and creative expression through guided meditation and poetry writing.

Our last sessions were a beautiful success, and we’re excited to invite you to the next ones:

📅 Meditation Morning
🕘 October 4 | 9–10 a.m.

📅 Their Art, Your Words: Poetry & Open Mic
🕕 October 20 | 6–8 p.m.
🎤 Your writing could be featured in our gallery!

Both sessions take place during "Reflection: A Solo Exhibition by Jo Stealey." Register using the link: https://bit.ly/3IdqXzl

08/03/2025

Today we filled the gallery with meditators… Such a treat to guide a group through art meditation. Join me, Nancy Levenson for future mind/body events at the gallery.

Artwork: A Symphony of Colors
By Ersa Kellermanns
Medium: acrylic pen

Next event August 18, Their Art/Your Words, a poetry writing event to tap into our inner/outer worlds. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3I831x7

06/04/2025

I will be leading a special guided Yoga Nidra meditation morning, Saturday August 2nd from 9:00-10:00 am transporting you from artwork to mindfulness. The meditation will come directly from an artwork in the Curtis Center for the Arts gallery. Bring a mat and a blanket and join me as we step into memory. Registration is open and details are here: https://bit.ly/45rqinp

05/24/2025

It's not the practice itself, it's not the studio, it's not people who join you...it's this....just finished early morning practice and I'm ready....

05/02/2025

How are you finding yours today?

07/15/2024

Embracing Each Day/Interaction with Fanatical Love

Given the recent state of events in our world, I was reminded of a magical story that touched my heart. For thirteen years, I hosted the Free Yoga in the Park in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Started as a solo journey, by year three I had seven teachers who had joined me in giving back their gifts to the community. Over the years each of us has a memorable moment of touching someone in a profound way. This is the story that will never leave my heart and soul.

It was year four and a woman walked up to me while I was adjusting and testing my microphone in an effort to begin class. She asked if she could have a few minutes with me and I told her I honestly wanted to hear what she had to say but I was about to start class. She said it was really important and she needed to talk to me. I took off the microphone and turned to her and listened as she spoke.

She began to tell me the story of how last year she had moved to Colorado from Chicago, Illinois. She pointed across the street to an apartment complex and tried to show me the apartment that she had rented on a month-to-month basis. She said that her first Saturday she was standing on her balcony and could hear my voice as I began class. “You asked everyone to stand up and to go over to somebody that they didn’t know, to shake their hand and welcome them.” She told me how moved she was by this one little gesture and decided to come the following Saturday and join the group. I thanked her for sharing the story and she said wait, “I’m not finished that’s not what I wanted to tell you.”

She went on to tell me that she had moved here to commit su***de. She wanted to be away from her family and friends when she made that decision. She rented the monthly apartment because she knew she would only be living for a week or two more. And then she said, “something about your voice and the way you introduced your class caused me to came to the park the following Saturday. I did not own a yoga mat or have a water bottle but simply arrived to stand in the grass. When you asked everyone to shake hands and say good morning a man approached me. He not only said good morning but asked if I would join him for a cup of coffee after class. I’m not sure why, but I went with him.” As she stood in front of me, she held up her hand and told me that they got married. She said, “you saved my life.”

I was so moved by her story, held her in my arms, cried for her and could barely start class. I will never forget her I will never forget her or her loving words. I believe in the power of community and how when we just extend a small little gesture to each other we never know our impact on another and may discover a whole universe awaits us.

06/20/2024

For those of you that enjoy Kirtan, here’s a lovely event. You might want to consider tomorrow evening.

06/17/2024

Today, I did a thing. I’ll share more about it later, but in the meantime, like the matching page The Story in Your Heart 💜 and join me on my newest chapter about to unfold… 🩷💎🧡💙

06/02/2024

A grown-up may think they have no teddy bears

Do you remember your first teddy bear? As a child my bear was not a toy, but my best friend. I distinctly remember carrying my bear everywhere. Nighttime was our deepest bonding. His soft inner ears comforted me when I had to sleep alone. His fluffy chest was my companion in the dark and when I was afraid. I would intertwine my fingers inside his blue ribbon that hung from his neck to make sure he was always next to me.

As a child of a military parent, my bear was well traveled. And I remember the tragic moment when we separated from each other. He got lost in a journey overseas when I was only seven. Forgotten on a plane and never found again.

This week, I have been contemplating am I carrying around adult teddy bears? What might they look like? What gives me the same comfort that he did? I discovered what my adult bears are; my pet, the locks on my door, the cameras, all around my home, the monitoring service that keeps me safe, chanting, mantras, prayer, nature, social media, poetry, music, and journaling. Have you thought about yours?

07/07/2023

LOSING WHAT FUELS YOU

Has there been a moment in your life, when your body, mind, and spirit declared bankruptcy? A time you were so depleted, that nothing remained? Just like living beyond our means, or finding ourselves, unable to pay our debts, we exhaust the precious resources of our body/mind/spirit. And just like bankruptcy, it may take years to recover to a state of equilibrium.

It is in these humbling times that we have an awakening, and awareness that we may not have managed our internal resources well. I know firsthand the emotional roller coaster of losing what fuels you. It’s the very reason I’ve been nourishing myself ever since.

These past two years, I have been told over and over again, “you are so strong” and “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” But, being strong is exhausting. My training in mind-body practices has kept my tank from running out and abandoning myself on the side of the road. I am grateful every morning to see the sunrise and every evening to see it set. It’s a constant reminder that I have survived 100% of my worst days. It’s also a reminder that I am the source of fueling my life.

Come refill your own inner well and join me in Spain next year as I cohost, another International women’s wellness retreat.

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