Holding Space Yoga & Therapy

10/09/2025

Pose of the Day: Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana)

Our Halloween skeleton is back at it again — showing us that even the undead need a good heart opener!

Bridge Pose helps:
✨ Strengthen the legs, glutes, and spine
✨ Open the chest and shoulders
✨ Calm the mind and relieve fatigue
✨ Build a sense of grounded energy and stability

Whether you’re lifting your heart to the moon or taking it easy with a supported version, this pose reminds us to find balance between effort and ease.

10/08/2025

Pose of the Day: Hero’s Pose (Virasana)

Hero’s Pose reminds us that strength doesn’t always mean movement — sometimes it’s found in stillness, patience, and presence.

Benefits of this grounding pose:
• Stretches the thighs, knees, and ankles
• Improves posture and circulation in the legs
• Strengthens the arches of the feet
• Promotes calm focus and mindfulness

Take a moment today to kneel, breathe, and find your inner steadiness.
Even a hero needs time to rest.

10/07/2025

Pose of the Day: Child’s Pose (Balasana)

Sometimes the most powerful thing we can do is pause.
Child’s Pose invites stillness — a return to the breath, to the ground, and to ourselves.

✨ This gentle pose helps:
• Calm the nervous system
• Release tension in the back, hips, and shoulders
• Encourage introspection and rest
• Remind us that surrender is also strength

Whether you’re on your mat or simply taking a mindful moment during your day, allow yourself to fold inward and breathe.

Find your calm. Find your center.

10/07/2025

Pose of the Day: Table Top (Bharmanasana)
A reminder that every strong posture starts with a stable foundation.
Find your balance, engage your core, and breathe into stillness.

10/06/2025

Pose of the Day: Wide-Legged Forward Fold (Prasarita Padottanasana)

Today’s skeleton is getting grounded and stretching it out with one of yoga’s most soothing poses — the Wide-Legged Forward Fold! This pose invites you to slow down, release tension, and let gravity do the work.

🌿 Benefits:
• Lengthens the spine and stretches the hamstrings
• Calms the nervous system and quiets the mind
• Encourages balance and grounding energy
• Gently improves flexibility in the hips and legs

🧘‍♀️ Try it yourself:
Stand tall with your feet wide and parallel, hinge at your hips (not your waist), and fold forward while keeping your spine long. Let your crown of the head melt toward the floor and your breath flow smoothly.

Take a moment to connect with the earth beneath you — and maybe even giggle along with our Halloween skeleton yogi holding the pose perfectly! 🎃🕸️

10/05/2025

This year we will be part of the Murray Hill Yard Decorating contest- so we wanted to incorporate yoga poses and education into it. So as we build our display- you will see a pose of the day and you can check us out to learn more about the pose! We began with a wonderful foundational pose- Tadasana or Mountain Pose that will inspire us to reach new heights.

10/04/2025

Pose of the Day: Mountain Pose (Tadasana)

Mountain Pose may look simple, but it’s the foundation of all standing poses. It teaches us balance, strength, and alignment—while reminding us to stand tall and grounded, just like a mountain.

✨ Benefits of Mountain Pose:
• Improves posture and body awareness
• Strengthens legs and core
• Creates a sense of stability and calm
• Encourages deep, mindful breathing

Take a moment today to pause, plant your feet firmly into the ground, and breathe deeply. Even in stillness, you can feel strength and connection. 🧘‍♀️💜

Have you tried Mountain Pose? Share how it feels in your body in the comments!

10/02/2025

Join us tomorrow for an evening of grounding, balance, and deep rest

🧘‍♀️ Root to Rise Foundations
6:00–7:00 pm
This class will focus on balancing poses for every body, helping you build strength, stability, and confidence. Perfect for beginners and experienced yogis alike!
Tickets: https://square.link/u/vtJjS6wg

🌙 Deep Rest
7:30–8:30 pm
Slow down and recharge with a gentle restorative practice, ending with a soothing Yoga Nidra meditation to melt away stress and guide you into a state of pure relaxation.
Tickets: https://square.link/u/wTJiVVA7

Both classes are beginner-friendly, open to all levels, and the perfect way to care for yourself midweek.

Reserve your spot today and gift yourself this time to restore and rise. 💜

10/02/2025

Honoring Jane Goodall (1934–2025)

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jane Goodall at the age of 91. A true messenger for the Earth, she dedicated her life to showing us the deep connections between humans, animals, and the natural world.

Through her research, her writings, and her unwavering activism, Jane reminded us that:
🌱 Compassion begins with truly seeing others — human and more-than-human alike.
🌱 Presence and patience are powerful tools for healing and change.
🌱 Hope is active — every choice we make ripples outward.
🌱 We are all part of an interconnected web of life.

Jane taught us how to be human again.
Her words will continue to inspire:

“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”

At Holding Space Yoga, we honor her legacy by recommitting to mindfulness, compassion, and conscious living — both on and off the mat.

Rest gently, Jane. May we carry your light

10/01/2025

✨ This week- Transformative Thursday: Yogalates ✨
Looking for the perfect balance of strength and stretch? Join us for Yogalates — a unique blend of yoga and Pilates that will help you:

🌿 Build core strength
🌿 Improve posture & flexibility
🌿 Find balance and stability
🌿 Leave feeling energized yet calm

No experience needed — this class is for all levels!
🧘‍♀️ When: Thursday
📍 Where: Holding Space Yoga & Therapy
💜 All abilities welcome
Reserve your spot now;

https://square.link/u/8lhaLmUP

Come discover how this powerful combination of mindful movement and strengthening exercise can support your body, mind, and breath.

10/01/2025

09/30/2025

Couples Stretching Class – This Wednesday!

Looking for a unique way to connect, unwind, and move together? Join us for a special Couples Stretching Class this Wednesday, October 1 from 7:30–9:00 PM at Holding Space Yoga & Therapy.

🤝 You’ll learn gentle, supported partner stretches and simple anatomy tips to help you both feel more open, relaxed, and connected. This practice is perfect for partners of all experience levels—no yoga background required!

💲 $30 per couple
⚠️ Only TWO couple spots remain—secure yours before they’re gone!

🧘‍♀️🧘‍♂️ Come laugh, breathe, and stretch together while deepening your bond.

📍 712 Edgewood Ave. S.
🅿️ Parking available in the median spots and across the street in the empty lot.

👉 Reserve your spot here: https://square.link/u/cOZjKt6Q