YogiBuddha

11/14/2024

As I look back over the last year, I’m so thankful for the incredible support from my community, for those of you who have followed along, cheered me on, and believed in this journey as much as I do. Your encouragement has been everything.

11/14/2024

Listening to my Heart & Taking the Leap

For over a decade, I’ve carried a vision in my heart — a vision that combines my love for yoga, mindfulness, and supporting others. And today, I’m finally turning that vision into reality.

While I don’t have a 100% clear picture yet, I’ve decided to take the leap and trust that the rest will unfold as it should. It's time to stop waiting for the "perfect moment" and just do it.

So here we are: Welcome to YogiBuddha, a space where mindfulness meets conscious living. I'm still teaching yoga and embracing the gift it brings to my life and the lives of others. Now, I’m adding to that by launching an online retail site that supports small, women-owned businesses, brings people together, and helps me build a sustainable future.

The website is live, but still under construction, so it’s not quite ready to share just yet. Stay tuned for more updates!

This site is more than just products — it’s a place where we can all reconnect with our hearts, support each other, and live in alignment with our true values. It’s about creating community and making choices that matter.

Thank you for being part of this journey with me. Let’s take the leap together. 💜

10/03/2023

In person classes are returning to Pulling Down the Moon's Highland Park location. As Greek philosopher Heraclitus once said, "The only constant is change." As we enter the Autumn season, let it be a reminder that like the seasons we too are changing and developing and looking for balance. If like me, you're welcoming in this new season with a Pumpkin Latte in hand, are you also asking yourself...am I finding ways to bring comfort and equinox...balance to light and dark into my life? Namaste.

Yoga is an ancient practice shown to reduce stress and improve flexibility. For women who are struggling to conceive, stress is a common part of the process. At Pulling Down the Moon, we maintain a wide range of fertility treatments that can support a woman’s goal of pregnancy, and fertility yoga is one of them.

Learn answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about our specialized Yoga for Fertility Series with our new feature on the blog today! https://www.pullingdownthemoon.com/can-fertility-yoga-help-you-conceive?mibextid=Zxz2cZ

(📸: Cassie Harrison, Pulling Down the Moon Yoga Director)

10/10/2022

The next time you find yourself stressed from driving, work or just life in general … see if you can notice where in your body you feel that emotion. Our bodies respond in kind to what we feel. When stressed I almost always feel tension in my neck and shoulders. Over time that tension builds and before we know it we have chronic tightness in those areas. For most of us it’s hard to be aware of what we’re feeling, but we can feel that bodily discomfort. With that awareness we can try to tune into what we’re feeling. For now, use this shoulder opener from Yoga Journal to open those shoulders and just maybe release some of that tension and stored emotion.

Beat shoulder tension and also strengthen your shoulder girdle with this yoga sequence

11/11/2021

Pulling Down the Moon is having their first in In-Person Yoga class since the start of the pandemic. No ready for in-person, no problem join us online live! This class will be hybrid class offering both in person and online! Take a minute over lunch and join us!

https://www.pullingdownthemoon.com/calendar/?loxi_pathname=%2Flunch-n-lotus-692

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04/14/2021

Heart Opener Yoga Practice! Break down emotional and phsical barriers around your heart!Spots still available. Class at 6pm tonight!

07/21/2020

Pulling Down the Moon Wellness Wednesday Yoga Series Starts Tomorrow! Catch the fun online by meeting a new teacher from the Moon each week. Classes are safe for those on the fertility journey, they complement the Yoga for Fertility series.

To enroll - https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/asp/main_enroll.asp?fl=true&tabID=8

03/23/2020

Clean Asana ❤️

. Pulling Down the Moon’s new yoga pose demonstrated here by Yoga Director and Co-founder . Find some clean rags and a mop. Wet them in a bleach and water mixture. Wring dry. Extend arms out in the same direction while feet remain stationary. Hinge at the waste and move in a back and forth motion until surface is clean and virus free 😉.

03/16/2020

I’m borrowing today’s mantra from Jeff Krasno with Commune.

When your mind is unsettled, sit quietly, take deep conscious breaths, and say to yourself:

Stay centered. Follow the science. Don’t succumb to fear. Spread information, not the virus.

02/21/2020

Only a few spots left. This is a great class to introduce you to Yoga for Fertility from the comfort of home.

Fertility Friday: Until now, Yoga for Fertility has only been available at certain Pulling Down the Moon locations - we are thrilled to now offer this empowering class to anyone, anywhere with our Online Yoga for Fertility series!

Starting this Sunday, February 23rd at 4pm! We will meet weekly via our online platform for instruction & discussion with our Yoga Team Leader, Cassie Harrison. Learn our specialized Yoga for Fertility that is safe and gentle for any stage of your journey, including medicated cycles. You will interact via live video with other women on their fertility journey and we will explore how yoga enhances our fertility and whole body wellness.

Enrollment fee includes six Yoga for Fertility practice downloads (over three hours of content!). Also, included is the Infertility Cleanse Book to supplement the discussions (a $35 value). Take your yoga practice wherever you go, even download to view offline.

Cost: $150 for 6 sessions (45 minute webinar) Pre-Registration Required as Space is Limited.

Learn more and register at: https://www.pullingdownthemoon.com/services/yoga-classes/ today!

11/19/2019

Finding your Nook and Cranny yoga practice might just be the difference you're looking for...and have time for.

by Cassie Harrison RYT RYPT You May Not Control All the Events that Happen to You, but You Can Decide Not to Be Reduced By Them – Maya Angelo My miscarriage at 43 wasn’t just the loss of a baby, but the realization that my baby years might be behind me. Having suffered from infertility, …

10/20/2019

I’m lucky to work with such a great group of ladies and yogis. Each has a special talent teaching and connecting with students.

Saturday Savings: Let these lovely ladies take care of you on your journey with Yoga for Fertility!! We have not only one, but two FREE Community Yoga for Fertility classes on Monday, October 21st at 7pm for YOU (in Chicago with Diana Zic and Highland Park with Cassie Harrison)! Limited space is available, register today at: https://www.pullingdownthemoon.com/services/yoga-classes/!

🙏🏻 All of our instructors (📸: Cassie Harrison, Christina Thompson, Diana Zic, and Alece Demarary) have classes to get you through the stressful holiday season in Chicago, Highland Park, and Online for your convenience!

🙏🏻 The full schedule includes:
* Tues at 7pm in Chicago- Diana
* Sat at 12:15pm in Chicago- Christina
* Wed at 7pm in Chicago- Alece (starting 10/30)
* Wed 7pm Highland Park- Cassie (starting 10/30)
* Mon at 6pm Online- Cassie (starting 11/4)