Gratitude Hot Yoga Center

01/13/2026

Ready to hit pause and reconnect with your body, breath, and inner wisdom? Join Bryan and Carrie, of Gratitude Falmouth, April 19–25 in the jungles + ocean-kissed shores of Dominical, Costa Rica for a retreat that’s filled with yoga, adventure, and heart.

Twice-daily movement + mindful practices, jungle hikes, ocean dips, delicious local food, and plenty of space to rest & integrate.

📍 Danyasa Eco Retreat • All levels welcome


https://gratitudehotyogafalmouth.com/costa-rica-yoga-retreat

01/08/2026

Roman has traveled the globe to study with Francois, so we are thrilled to welcome him to Raleigh for this special weekend filled with yoga.

This is not about mastering more poses. It’s about remembering why you practice.🙏

All info and registration details can be found online.

https://gratitudehotyoga.com/yogic-explorations-wkshp

01/05/2026

Happy New Year!

01/05/2026

December De-Stress Gathering: This is Community
This is what happens when yoga becomes more than a practice—it becomes a place where real people connect.

Different ages. Different stories. Different paths. But when we gather, none of that matters. What matters is the communion we find together—the way yoga brings our bodies into alignment, our minds into clarity, and our hearts into harmony.

At Gratitude, we don't just teach poses. We build a community where everyone belongs. Where the mat is just the beginning, and the connections we make carry us through life's ups and downs.

This is who we are. This is what we do. And we wouldn't have it any other way. Arrington Baysden Howard Roman Szpond Bryan Jesienski Gratitude Hot Yoga Waltham Gratitude Hot Yoga Falmouth Gratitude Hot Yoga Center Jennifer Beth Kelly

12/26/2025

Deep gratitude for our yoga community—every student, every teacher, every connection. 🤍

2025 filled our hearts. 2026 awaits.

12/20/2025

There's a tribe that forgot their own traditions.

When anthropologists came to study them, something strange happened.

The tribe started performing MORE elaborate versions of their rituals—because they knew they were being observed.

Then the scientists published their findings.

And here's the disturbing part:

The tribe started using the anthropologists' documentation to understand their OWN practices.

The written analysis became more real than their lived experience.

Since 2020, we've noticed that this is happening in the yoga industry.

People are learning yoga by analyzing yoga—reading what experts say, studying Instagram poses, consuming content about transformation—instead of actually experiencing it in their bodies.

The representation is replacing the reality.

And there's a cost.

I recorded this 10-minute audio for our teaching team at Gratitude, but realized it applies to anyone who practices or teaches yoga.

It's about the difference between the map and the territory.

Between knowing about yoga and actually doing it.

Between consuming content and experiencing transformation.

If you've ever felt like something's missing despite "doing all the yoga things"—this might be why.

Listen when you have 10 minutes.

The map is not the territory.

And your body knows the difference.

Gratitude Hot Yoga Falmouth Gratitude Hot Yoga Waltham Alex James Tice Susan Marie Kim Wierzel

12/13/2025

Same water.
Different nervous system.

Yoga = science-supported calm, strength, and resilience.

Your body knows the difference.

Alex James Tice Bryan Jesienski Gratitude Hot Yoga Waltham Susan Marie Soon Kwark Roman Szpond Gratitude Hot Yoga Falmouth Shelby Ann

11/16/2025

Three people. One intention. Infinite possibility.

(The room was actually packed with people, brimming with intention, humming with possibility)

There's something beautiful about practicing together—how individual transformation becomes collective healing. How personal growth ripples outward to serve something greater.

(Really tough to accomplish on Zoom)

In Urdhva Hastasana, we're not just reaching up as individuals. We're reaching toward the version of our community, our families, our world that becomes possible when people do the inner work.

This is the SPIRIT pillar in action: Moving from "what can I get?" to "how can I serve?"

When you strengthen your body, you have more energy to give. When you calm your nervous system, you become a source of peace for others. When you align with your truth, you give others permission to do the same.

Yoga that changes everything starts with you—but it never ends there.

Ready to reach beyond yourself? Your mat is waiting. Your community is here. Sunday reset Gratitude Hot Yoga Falmouth Gratitude Hot Yoga Waltham Gratitude Hot Yoga Center Susan Marie Roman Szpond Alex James Tice Shelby Ann Soon Kwark

Rooted in tradition, alignment based, and mature teaching staff. Voted Raleigh's Best Yoga 6 years in a row!

11/13/2025

CAUTION: Prolonged use may flip your entire perspective

Ever wonder why you feel so zen after a good forward fold, down dog, or inversion?

There's actual science behind that blissful feeling!

Here's what happens when you flip your world upside down:

Nervous System Reset - Inversions activate your parasympathetic nervous system (aka your "rest and digest" mode), helping you shift from stress to calm

Improved Circulation - When you invert, you're giving your heart a break and helping fresh blood flow to your brain and organs

Lymphatic Drainage - These poses help your lymphatic system flush out toxins more effectively

Mental Clarity - That rush of blood to the brain? It's not just a saying - it actually helps improve focus and mental sharpness

Whether it's a simple forward fold, legs up the wall, or full headstand, inversions are like hitting the reset button for both body and mind.

Ready to flip your perspective?

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Susan Marie Alex James Tice Soon Kwark Shelby Ann Joyce Chaffers Loveless Arrington Baysden Howard Bryan Jesienski Cape Cod Real Estate Roman Szpond

11/03/2025

10/29/2025

Planning going perfectly this week? 😅

If you're like most of us, life has a way of rearranging your carefully laid plans... but here's what science is proving about why that might actually be the best thing for your mental health.

Swipe through to discover how your yoga practice is secretly training your brain for life's curveballs (backed by UC Berkeley research!)

Ready to build unshakeable resilience? Our new student special is waiting for you.

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