Yin & Yang Recovery

10/07/2023

Paying this forward.

One of the most difficult things to do and some have yo do it multiple times in life. One foot in front of the other, breathe and just let it go and get back to whatever is important in life. I SEE YOU.

10/02/2023

"What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you."

For some reason, this quote has always resonated with me. Recently, I read that life is a journey, but let's not get lost in travel. Instead, you must focus on what is within you. The journey of life will change you and unlock what is inside of you.

09/29/2023

Nature has a formula that tells us when to die. It is hard to imagine that when someone is taken from us abruptly; how is that fair? When these life events occur, could we shift our mindset to consider that it is an opportunity to grow and heal individually, as a family, and as a community? For instance, after 9/11, I felt closer to humans in a way I had not before. If we shift, can we rewire brain pathways? It is hard not to get caught in the downward spiral that tragedy evokes without tools/guidance.

This month spends a lot of time creating awareness, but do we ever talk about why people ask what the point of living is? Do we ask why they are trying to kill themselves and others (mass shootings)? Today, I think they are trying to kill emotional suffering. Mainstream America has sensationalized taking a happy pill, but as a society, all you hear and see is stress, anxiety, and depression, and why is that? Shouldn’t those happy pills be eliminating anxiety and depression? Hmmm

People can take medicine all day/every day, but until you find a way to stop depriving yourself of the inner transformation that takes place from strengthening your mind, you will never be $trong. A strong mind is more important than a strong body. Simply meditating (or praying for some), sitting outside, or walking is merely the first step to transforming your mind. Until we figure out how our diet, healthy interpersonal relationships, where we live, how much we sleep, food, exercise, water, addictions, what we watch, self-talk, … etc., affect our mind and mood, no pill will fix “suffering.” Ahhhh it’s a journey, not a destination?! I get it.

“Don’t quit before the magic happens.”

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09/11/2023

05/29/2023

Land of the free because of the brave!

12/31/2022

We will be offering Live Stream classes beginning Tuesday, 01.10.2023.

Looking forward to connecting with you online.

#2023

12/05/2022

VIRTUAL Yin Yoga and Meditation classes.

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11/24/2022

11/12/2022

To all of our veterans, and active and military families, thank you.

As you are called to keep us safe, we are compelled to give thanks not only on one day, Veteran’s Day (1 day late) but EVERY day.

Thank you will never be enough, but
we will never stop trying to do more and fight for YOU who so selfishly keep us safe and free.

09/11/2022

Never forget.




#911

08/23/2022

08/05/2022

Never disappoints!

06/13/2022

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04/03/2022

Where does a story truly begin? In life, there are seldom clear-cut beginnings, those moments when we can, in looking back, say that everything started. Yet there are moments when fate intersects with our daily lives, setting in motion a sequence of events whose outcome we could never have foreseen.
~ Nicholas Sparks

Let’s wish this incredible man a Happy Birthday. It’s been an incredible journey for him in the past few years, perhaps this year will have some peace and enjoyable moments.

The dark will never last forever. Despite the hopelessness that surrounds you, the
sunrise is always on the way. It may be
another hour, or a day, or even a week; but it is on its way. Your story is not at its end. That emptiness, that doom that covers you like a suffocating blanket will soon recede like the tide of the sea. And it is then when you will rise again. It is then when you will stand and start your next fight. So do not quit now. Do not lay down because of this night. Stay strong. And when the re-creation of you is complete, your strength will be beyond what you have ever known and you will share your story to save another who faces the darkness. You will tell of your comeback. And you will inspire their saving with this same message to PERSEVERE.
~ Apeman Strong

03/14/2022

Let’s talk about the new movie “Journey”. .vid You must see it his Friday, March 18th at 8 PM .

During this film, you will enjoy 45 minutes of a visual album featuring 7 original musical compositions. It will have you dancing in your seat and hanging on to every word as you enjoy all of his original music, lyrics, and some awesome guest artists.

He is opening our eyes to the human experience of struggling as he walks along his journey and as he articulates his thoughts, we celebrate epic moments of his life and the revelation of having no destination is super special to me. 

It reminds us all that we are all just humans going along our journey. It also reminds me of something a friend said to me about 5 years ago, “death is about the living”; those words have stayed with me! After dealing with a lot of bereavement in my life, I have also had the realization that the impact of death from self-harm (aka su***de) and attempts of su***de, brings on powerful feelings of anger, guilt, confusion, and betrayal. Sadly, this choice that some chose can affect generations to come, it is serious and can be prevented but it’s also not our fault. 

I believe that we all need to recognize that no pill can fix everything, dedication to healing through professional therapy, various types of exercise, eating correctly, and honest members in your tribe that will call you out on your s**t and hold your hand are all parts of the living puzzle. Most importantly, exposure to nature will relieve stress in MINUTES, read the science if you doubt me, and I guarandamntee it promotes happiness! 

Surround yourself with nurturing people, ditch toxic friends, and family and create that loyal tribe, take time for yourself when you need it, get outside and find your serenity! 

#804  

02/10/2022

At last nights VCU Men’s Basketball game, the Game Ball was presented to the part of the Kontos Family (not everyone could make it). In December, VCU Health and the rest of the world lost a true innovator. Dr. Hermes Kontos, former dean, VCU School of Medicine, and former CEO, VCU Health. Joining them was Dr. Greg Hundley, Director and Chair of Cardiology of the VCU Health Pauley Heart Center. So heartwarming that they remembered both Nancy and Hermes. We were really missing them last night but imagine that would have been humbled and pleased with the honor.

12/06/2021

Sometimes the only thing you can do is get out of bed and brush your teeth.