10/28/2025
I had a great weekend with some heavy duty research and development at the St. Louis University Lay Center with some of the great teachers from the Urban Breath Yoga Studio. It was a weekend of complete silence, meditation, yoga, and some of the most nourishing food I’ve ever eaten.
Between yoga sessions and meals we were able to wander the grounds at the Lay Center and take in the timber, prairie, lakes, and countless sculptures placed throughout the property by so many incredibly talented artists. Although I had my phone to keep track of the time between yoga sessions and take a few pictures, there was no social media, news, noise, or other distractions and I was able to shut my own mouth long enough to just take in the here and now.
If you’re ever in the Maplewood, Mo area and have a chance to take a class at Urban Breath, Jee is a gem of a teacher.
We can’t all just up and leave for a silent retreat whenever we want but we can learn to incorporate small practices into our lives.
We’re taking our fall group hike on Saturday afternoon and we’re turning it into a 3 mile silent walk in the woods together. The fall colors are finally coming out. Bring some hot tea or coffee and stay to chat afterwards or feel free to continue your silence and head on home. This Saturday, Nov 1st at 2pm at Picnic Area 4 near Marina 2. See the event for more details.
I’m looking forward to getting back on our mats this week 💜
