Empowering Peace Yoga & Wellness

09/22/2025

Happy Monday & Happy Fall!!! 🤗🍂 As we enter into a new season, I'm drawn to a quote that speaks to growth & transition. A water lily that begins sprouting underwater in darkness & unseen by others, later blooms beautifully above the water in sunlight. Growth must first start within, hidden & sometimes in darkness. This isn't a step that we are able to skip or rush. If we're patient, our beautiful bloom of growth becomes visible in time. We start to understand that the bloom is the result of the deep-rooted journey & not the starting point. We are the water lily, & we always have been. We might start out in the mud, unsure or unclear, but we work our way through & bloom in the sunlight. It doesn't matter where you are in your journey at this moment; all that matters is that you're growing. What areas of your life will you choose to grow & bloom this week? 🤔🥰🌸🫶🏽

09/18/2025

Hey yall!!! 🙋🏽‍♀️ Join me tomorrow at 5:30 pm at Homegrown Yoga in Macon for a Happy Flow!!! Get ready to have fun, unwind, & be happy! For just $5, enjoy a slow, gentle flow suitable for beginners but with a happy, upbeat playlist! 🎵 Sign up at https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=297736&stype=-7&sView=day&sLoc=0&sTrn=100000042&date=09/19/25. Can't wait to see you there!!! 🤗😁🧘🏽‍♀️🎶

Fresh off her vacation, Shan is bringing some of those carefree vacation vibes to this Friday’s $5️⃣ Feature in Macon: HAPPY FLOW with Empowering Peace Yoga & Wellnesss 😊🕶️🏝️

Join Shan THIS FRIDAY AT 5:30PM in MACON for an all-levels and beginner-friendly Gentle Yoga Flow put to an upbeat and feel-good playlist 🎶 Think: soft stretches, deep breaths, and your favorite happy beats. And yes! All for only $5!!!

As always, our Friday 5:30pm class is only $5 (and included in all unlimited plans). Let us know to expect you at https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=297736&stype=-7&sView=day&sLoc=0&sTrn=100000042&date=09/19/25

(This class is part of $5 Feature Friday - it’s your chance to get your yoga on for only $5, and our chance as teachers to bring you something that we are particularly passionate about in our own practice. Check out our social media every week to see what teacher will be leading this class and what style of yoga you can expect.)

09/17/2025

🚨BIG NEWS!!!🚨 Empowering Peace Yoga & Wellness is collaborating with Jasmine Terry Okafor of A Small Place Bookshop on Friday, September 26th!!! Join us for an evening of discussion, relaxion, & rest as we enter into fall, our season of transition. This restorative yoga & bookclub event will entail light refreshments, journaling, & a supportive community of women. We'll draw inspiration from Georgia native & author Octavia Raheem. You'll leave with a positive, relaxed vibe as you head into your weekend. 😌🧘🏽‍♀️📖🍂

Get your ticket today at https://www.asmallplacebooks.com/

Order your copy of the book at https://bookshop.org/p/books/pause-rest-be-stillness-practices-for-courage-in-times-of-change-octavia-f-raheem/165d543bbd8b8a18?ean=9781611809855&next=t&next=t&affiliate=91646&utm_source=sqmktg_email

Hope to see you there!!!

09/08/2025

🤔"Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better." – Albert Einstein

🧘🏽‍♀️"Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience." – Ralph Waldo Emerson

☺️"I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order." – John Muir

Happy Monday Beautiful Souls!!! 🥰 This week I'm inspired once again by nature! These 3 amazing quotes (no I couldn't pick just 1 😆) describe just how I felt while hiking through the Wesleyan Arboretum this past Saturday morning!!! Nature has a way of putting life into perspective as you observe new beginnings & growth while also observing endings & even death. Yet everything is in perfect balance. Nature is a place where there is no need to rush or be busy, but it helps us to slow down & have patience as we observe its natural beauty. For me, nature has always had a way of calming & relaxing my mind, making it effortless to take the next breath. I feel alive, connected to all living things, & even closer to our Creator as I bask in nature. Thanks so much to Pam Pinkston of Southern Q***r Folk Hikes & Jennie Saddler & Artspace Macon for a wonderful start to the weekend!!! How can you choose to be inspired by nature this week? 🤗🌱🌸☀️

09/08/2025

Here we go again!!! Let's keep the good times rolling!!! 🚨🤗🎉 Join us again on Tuesday, September 16, for more fun workshops for caregivers & neurodivergent kids. Absolutely FREE!!! Help us promote self-care, inclusion, & advocacy in our community. Hope to see you there!!! 🥰

It was so nice that we’re doing it twice!!! ✌️🎉❤️ Mark your calendars for TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH and join us for another 🌟FREE🌟 day of family yoga sponsored by Central Georgia Autism and The Arc Macon!!

Led by Laura Sugg, our 9:30am offering is an 1.5 hour class for caregivers, family members, friends, and anyone in support of our neurodivergent community. Class will include gentle movement, breathwork and even a yummy snack! Zero yoga experience is needed and we have extra mats you can use!

Then at 4:15pm, it’s the kids’ turn!! This hour-long class is for autistic and neurodivergent children and any kids who also love and support their neurodivergent family and friends. We recommend kids be between 4 and 17 years old to attend!

Both classes are FREE to attend thanks to the generosity of Central Georgia Autism and The Arc Macon but pre-registration is greatly appreciated by going to https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=297736&stype=-8&sView=day&sLoc=0&sTrn=100000133&date=09/16/25

09/01/2025

Happy Monday yall, & I hope you're having a happy, restful Labor Day!!! 😄🍹🛌😴 This quote reminds us that every job has value, no matter how big or small it may seem. Our society has a tendency to glorify perceived high-profile careers while undervaluing others. Any job that serves others, builds community, saves lives, or even brings people closer together should be viewed as significant. And as we perform the duties of our jobs, we should do so with integrity & high standards, & always strive to do our best. So as we celebrate today with rest or spending time with loved ones, think about how the work you do serves & uplifts others...even in a small way. Have a wonderful week!!! ❤️

08/30/2025

📢 Join me at Homegrown Yoga in Macon Labor Day morning at 10:00 am for Stretch + Reset: A Labor Day Unwind!!! 🧘🏽‍♀️ Start your holiday with a gentle all-levels & beginner-friendly yoga class that will leave you feeling relaxed, rested, & recharged. 🤗☺️

Sign up at https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=297736&stype=-7&sView=day&sLoc=0&date=09/01/25.

Normal class rates apply.

We're still putting in the work this Labor Day 💼… but only the fun kind 💪🤸🧘 This coming Monday (Labor Day), we are running modified class schedules in both Macon + Warner Robins. Check it out 👇👇 and then let us know to expect you at https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=297736&stype=-7&sView=day&sLoc=0&date=09/01/25

IN MACON:
10AM: Stretch + Reset: A Labor Day Unwind with Empowering Peace Yoga & Wellness: This all-levels and beginner-friendly class will include gentle movement and full body stretches to get your body open, relaxed and ready to settle. Then, enjoy a nice long savasana that will leave you feeling rested, recharged, and ready to re-enter life — but only when you're ready.

IN WARNER ROBINS:
9:30AM Warm Flow with Rachel

11AM: Slow Deep Stretch with Judi

7PM: Restorative Yoga with Tammy

Normal class rates apply and we return to our regular class schedule on Tuesday morning!

08/25/2025

Happy Monday!!! 😁 This week, I'm sharing a quote that portrays the ebb & flow of our life experiences: peace, turbulence, unpredictability, & underlying beauty. Like the ocean, we can sometimes have rough waters in life. But we must learn to accept that it won't always be easy, & resistance is not the answer. Nothing in life is static; it is ever changing. This includes the good & the bad times. We must continue to flow & be flexible as we move forward in our journeys. Seeing the beauty in life even through the storms is a gift we should all strive for. When life gets rough, unpredictable, & turbulent, don't get discouraged. Learn to ride the waves & see just how beautiful it truly is! Have a positive week!!! 😘🥰🌊🏖

08/24/2025

Join me & my friend Laura on Tuesday 8/26 at Homegrown Yoga for a day of support & awareness for our neurodivergent community!!! 🤗🧘🏽‍♀️

08/23/2025

Hello my Beautiful Souls!!! 😍 More exciting, wonderful news to share!!! 📢 Empowering Peace Yoga & Wellness is now officially operating as a Limited Liability Company!!! 👏🏽🙌🏽🙏🏽 This is a major step towards accomplishing my dream & fulfilling my passion. I am so grateful for the opportunity to serve others by supporting & encouraging them in achieving their goals towards peace, authenticity, empowerment, & wellness. A big, heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone for all the encouragement, love, & support you've given me along the way. The journey hasn't been easy, but I'm choosing to stay the course & trust that the rewards & blessings in the end will be more than I could have ever imagined. So let's celebrate as we continue this exciting new journey together!!! 🎉🥂🎊 Leave a comment below & tell us how you choose to celebrate life's big moments!

08/20/2025

As we continue to focus on rest this week, a great addition to your nightly routine could be Legs up the Wall pose. Also called Viparita Karani, this restorative inversion pose may be able to assist with improved sleep quality. It is easily accessible & can be performed lying on the floor, lying on the sofa, or even lying in your bed. In addition to improving sleep quality, Legs up the Wall may also include other great benefits:
🫀Improved circulation
🤯Decreased stress & anxiety
🦵🏽Improved lymphatic drainage
🥗Improved digestion
😌Calming of the mind
🧠Promotion of mental focus & clarity

How to Perform:
1. Sit sideways on the floor, sofa, or bed & scoot close to wall, chair, back of sofa, or headboard.
2. Slowly begin to lie on your back & gently swing your legs up & rest them on the wall, chair, back of sofa, headboard.
3. Relax into the position with arms by your side & palms facing upward.
4. Breathe slowly & deeply for 5-15 min. Start at 5 min & progress as you see fit.
5. Once you're done, slowly come out of the pose by gently rolling to one side & pushing yourself up when you're ready. No rush.

You can enhance your experience by dimming the lights, lighting a candle, playing soft music, or using your favorite essential oils. For added comfort, a pillow or blanket can be placed under your hips or your head. This pose is a great way to begin your yoga journey & a great introduction to prioritizing rest.

Message me with any questions or for additional tips on getting started on your journey to wellness. You can also email me at shanhunt@empoweringpeaceyw.com. Have a restful week!!! 🥱😴🛌❤️