Circle of Stones Wellness, LLC

08/30/2021

I am making some fall changes to my schedule and find that I no longer can offer yoga. I am sorry and wish things were different, but I have to make a shift. Tonight will be the last class as next week is Labor Day. If you are interested in private yoga therapy, I am able to provide this in my studio, in addition to, meditation instruction 1:1.

Tonight will be beautiful by the lake! I am offering a gratitude practice. If you have questions, please text me at 608-228-0979.

08/23/2021

There is a very slight chance of rain tonight, so just a reminder that I am always assuming that yoga will happen until 6:30PM at which time I look out the window and if it is raining, it's cancelled. Otherwise, it is happening. Tonight's class focuses on commitment. Commitment to oneself requires understanding and attention and then a stretching and challenging that is kind and respectful to self. This is our focus tonight. If you have questions, please text 608-228-0979.

08/16/2021

Perfect summer weather for yoga in the park tonight! We will be practicing with a celebration series - just learning to be in a state of mind to celebrate the comfort of the moment, to celebrate the movement of the body and celebrate any deeper connections we make in the practice. If you have questions, text me at 608-228-0979.

08/09/2021

Weather has been a bit dodgy over the weekend and continues today. So far, there is not rain in the 6:45 forecast. Again, I decide if yoga is going to happen based on a look out the window at 6:30. If it is raining, then yoga is cancelled. If it is clear, I will be there and wait until 7PM which will give you plenty of time to get there. On wet days, I recommend having a blanket and mat, if you can.

Tonight we will create a greater and kinder connection to self, through mindful practices and awareness, in addition to specific practices to encourage self-care. Text me at 608-228-0979 with questions.

08/02/2021

Weather looks great for tonight! We will be practicing a series that will encourage joy and contentment - these come through the breath and the present moment. We will incorporate the breath into our movements which is a great way to lose the negative patterns of thinking. Hope to see you there! Text me at 608-228-0979 with any questions.

07/26/2021

It's never too hot out in the shade by the lake for our yoga practice! Tonight's weather will be perfect for a clearing practice. We will work with the mind and the body to clear space through the breath, meditation, twists, easy/gentle upside-down poses and a little sweat! 6:45PM at the greenway space along the bike path on Brittingham Pl between the boat rentals and the park shelter. Text me at 608-228-0979 with questions.

07/19/2021

Tonight is a repeat of last week's planned class as the weather prevented people from joining me.

Tonight we are working in the body with physical challenge - how it feels and how to breathe through it, showing your body and your mind you can do hard things - don't worry, these challenges will be set at levels you can choose and handle that are perfectly suited for you! The goal will be to hold a sense of calm - staying grounded and centered while challenges are present. I will be at the greenway at Brittingham park between the park proper and the boat rental at 6:45. If you have questions, text 608-228-0979.

07/12/2021

A perfect night weather-wise! The sun may even peek out for us. Tonight we are working in the body with physical challenge - how it feels and how to breathe through it, showing your body and your mind you can do hard things - don't worry, these challenges will be set at levels you can choose and handle that are perfectly suited for you! The goal will be to hold a sense of calm - staying grounded and centered while challenges are present. I will be at the greenway at Brittingham park between the park proper and the boat rental at 6:45. If you have questions, text 608-228-0979.

07/05/2021

Looks like a good night to be near the lake! Even when it's hot out, experience has shown that it's pleasant in our yoga spot (at Brittingham Park greenway). That being said, I thought we'd take advantage of some likely sweating and do a detox yoga practice. This practice is meant to start the process of freeing mind and body from samskara (habits and patterns) that are no longer serving your health and wellness in mind, body and spirit. If you have questions, please text 608-228-0979.

06/28/2021

Weather looks iffy for tonight's practice. The way I decide is by looking out the window at 6:30PM - if it's raining, I will NOT be at the park. If it's clear, I will be there. Be prepared for wet grass - blankets with a mat on top work well for this. Our practice is a Dedication practice. We will physically open across the ribcage for full breath and we will dedicate the practice to someone or to self as an additional mental opener. Hope to see you!

06/21/2021

Still not all healed up with my ankle injury, going to sit out one more week of yoga and I will see you next week!

06/13/2021

I will NOT be doing yoga in the park on Monday 6/14 due to an ankle injury I sustained on the tennis court - will plan to be back next Sunday!

06/07/2021

I will be at Brittingham Park at 6:45PM for yoga tonight. We will explore a centering and grounding practice which will also benefit focus and also core strength. Experience has shown that even on hot nights, being by the lake is cool and refreshing, so don't let the heat prevent you from some good self care! There is a very slight chance of thunder storms which is unlikely, but my usual method is to look out the window at 6:30 - if it's raining at 6:30, I won't be there. Text 6082280979, if you have questions.

05/24/2021

Another great night for yoga in the park! 6:45 at Brittingham Park along the bike path. Text me at 608-228-0979 with your questions. Tonight we are focusing in on a heart practice - good for self-care and acceptance and also posture and breathing. Hope to see you there!

05/17/2021

Should be beautiful for Yoga in the Park tonight! Brittingham Park at 6:45PM We will do a practice focused on creating a sense of ease and grace in the mind and body. Text me with questions!

05/10/2021

Yoga in the Park tonight at 6:45! Brittingham Park along the greenway. Text me with questions 608-228-0979.

05/02/2021

Yoga in the park is back! May 3rd at 6:45PM in Brittingham Park. I am teaching a yoga skills for good mental health class every Monday in the park. If you are interested, send me an email and I will give you the details.

01/07/2021

This is a somewhat helpful listen for understanding habits/patterns of mind and changing them and/or creating new habits/patterns. I like the idea of “friction”. Have a listen and tell me what you think! The episode is A Creature of Habit.

Shankar Vedantam uses science and storytelling to reveal the unconscious patterns that drive human behavior, shape our choices and direct our relationships.