Carol P. Prentice, Certified Teacher

10/13/2025

Join me at the Axiom Brain Health Expo this Wednesday, Oct 15th, from 9am-12pm 🧘‍♀️ I'll be leading a short stress-reducing Chair Yoga practice! Come hear Dr. Steen's talk on the 8 Pillars of Brain Health. 🌱 Take the first step towards a healthier, happier you and join us for an informative and rejuvenating morning. Don't miss this chance to invest in yourself and your health! 🌟

09/22/2025

Today is World Alzheimer's Day! I hope you will take the time to educate yourself on what Alzheimer's/Dementia is and how you can help.Help yourself, help a loved one, help a friend...This disease is near and dear to my heart...

Here is a link to the Alzheimer's Association: https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia.

09/07/2025

Happening Now... # fullmoonlunareclipse

The year’s second total lunar eclipse is coming up fast, and this time Asia will have the best seats in the cosmos.

09/07/2025

🌕✨ Corn Moon - Rare Blood Moon & Lunar Eclipse – September’s Gift ✨🌕

As a Full Moon lover, this moon brings a powerful celestial moment: the lunar eclipse Blood Full Moon, which won’t be visible from the northern hemisphere, but its energetic influence reaches us all.

The Corn Moon, traditionally marking harvest time, invites us to gather what we’ve been cultivating—lessons, intentions, relationships—and reflect on what is ready to be reaped, and what is ready to be released.

The lunar eclipse adds another layer: deep transformation. Eclipses are moments of revelation—sudden shifts, endings, and openings. They often bring hidden truths to light, allowing us to shed old skins and step into new phases with more clarity and purpose.

🌙 From a Vedic Perspective
In Vedic Astrology (Jyotish), eclipses are considered profound spiritual thresholds. The Moon, linked to our mind, heart, and emotions, is temporarily shadowed. This can stir restlessness, heightened emotions, or sudden insights. Traditionally, it’s advised to slow down, turn inward, and focus on mantra, meditation, and self-care during eclipse times rather than rushing into decisions.

This particular Moon asks us to notice where we cling to patterns that no longer nourish us, and to courageously allow space for renewal. Like the fields after harvest, we too can rest, regenerate, and prepare for the seeds of new beginnings.

✨ Take a moment under this Moon—whether or not you see it in the sky—to breathe deeply, reflect, and ask: What am I ready to let go of? What am I ready to welcome in?

This Full Moon is not only illumination, but also initiation. 🌕

Phto credit: Bryon Houlgrave/Des Moines Register

09/07/2025

✨🪑 Free Chair Yoga for Brain Health 🧠✨
Come join me for a gentle Chair Yoga class designed to boost your memory, balance, and focus through breath, movement, and posture.

📅 Wednesday, Sept 25th
🕙 10:00–11:00 AM
📍 Axiom Brain Health
☕ Refreshments afterwards!

No experience needed—just bring yourself and an open mind. 💜
👉 Call to register, or show up!

06/20/2025

🌞 Summer Solstice Blessings 🌿

Today, as the sun reaches its peak, we celebrate the Summer Solstice—a time of light, abundance, and inner expansion. This longest day of the year invites us to pause, soak in the warmth, and reconnect with the rhythms of nature.

In many healing traditions, this is a time for renewal, clarity, and deep nourishment—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Just as nature is in full bloom, we too can align with this energy to support our own vitality and balance.

Take time today to breathe deeply, move gently, and rest under the sun’s golden light. Let the light outside awaken the light within. 🌻☀️

04/20/2025

🌸 Happy Easter! 🌸
Spring is a time of renewal—a perfect opportunity to reset, refresh, and realign with your health and well-being.

This season invites us to shed old habits and step into greater balance. Thoughtful changes to our diet and lifestyle, cultivating postural awareness, and working with asana and breath can deepen inner connection, build strength, and foster resilience—something we all need in these ever-changing times.

And while you're spring cleaning your life, don't forget to make sure your End-of-Life paperwork is in order. It's one of the kindest things you can do for your loved ones and yourself.

✨ Ready to make some meaningful shifts? I’m here to help. Give me a call.

01/08/2025

✨ Reflections on the 45th Alexander Technique Retreat in Malibu ✨

What an incredible experience it was to teach at the 45th Alexander Technique Retreat in Malibu! Despite the fires coming so close, the serenity and beauty of the Serra Retreat Center held steadfast, radiating its remarkable sense of calm and peace.

Each morning, I had the joy of teaching Breath-Centered Yoga, weaving in the principles of the Alexander Technique to explore how we can do less throughout asana practice. The concept of "I Have Time" resonated deeply with this group of curious and thoughtful individuals who wholeheartedly embraced the Work. Their openness and engagement were truly inspiring.

And what a way to end the year! New Year’s Eve brought together incredible talent for our performance night—a beautiful gift of creativity and inspiration that unfolded so naturally, leaving us all moved and connected.

Thank you to everyone who made this retreat so memorable. I’m leaving feeling refreshed, inspired, and so grateful for this amazing community. 💛

And what a way to end the year! New Year’s Eve brought together incredible talent for our performance night, a beautiful gift of creativity and inspiration that unfolded naturally, leaving us all moved and connected.

01/07/2025

✨🌟 Happy New Year 2025! 🌟✨
As we welcome this fresh chapter, let's fill it with love, health, and an ageless lifestyle! A new year is always a great time to reset—to let go of what no longer serves us and embrace goals that bring us joy and fulfillment. 🌱

This year, I’m focusing on Brain Health, one of the biggest health challenges of our time. Did you know that 1 in 3 people—especially women—will develop Alzheimer’s? This is personal for me, and I’m deeply committed to helping others make lifestyle changes to prevent and even reverse cognitive decline. If you’re in your 40s, now is the time to take action!

Through Breath-Centered Yoga, an Ayurvedic and Functional approach to diet and lifestyle, and the Alexander Technique, we can cultivate balance, poise, and vibrant health—tools that empower us to make meaningful, lasting changes. Let’s create a life well-lived together. If you need guidance or want to learn more, I’m here to help.

Here’s to a year filled with possibilities, growth, and radiant health! 🌟💖

12/21/2024

Winter Solstice: A Time for Reflection

As the longest night of the year blankets us, the Winter Solstice invites us to embrace the quiet and turn inward. This is a sacred pause, a moment to honor our journey through the darkness—not just of the season but within ourselves.

In the stillness, we find the true meaning of yoga: the union of body, breath, emotions, and mind. By reconnecting to this harmony, we can refocus on what matters most. We can gently create new habits, soften the hardened edges of our being, and awaken a love that comes from a place of deep knowing.

Let this Solstice be a reminder to embrace your journey, just as it is, with compassion and courage. Take time today to reflect on your path—where you've been, where you are, and where your heart calls you to go.

In this season of stillness, may we all find the light within.

With love and light,
Carol

11/28/2024

11/20/2024

This is just a reminder that I am hosting a Death Cafe tomorrow at 6:30. Let's start a conversation! I look forward to seeing you there!