Ataraxis Yoga

Ataraxis Yoga ataraxis [noun]: a state of calmness untroubled by mental or emotional disquiet. We offer public classes, private practices, & custom workshops.

Our Specialties: Yoga, meditation, somatics, team building, motivational speaking, & the skill of rest.

What a weekend. ✨I had the honor and privilege to host a 3-day women’s retreat this last weekend.  Unplug & Recharge 202...
11/17/2025

What a weekend. ✨
I had the honor and privilege to host a 3-day women’s retreat this last weekend. Unplug & Recharge 2025 — you were everything we needed and more.

We drove into the Black Hills carrying our own stories, stress, hopes, and heaviness…
and we left carrying something softer, lighter, and more true.

What happened inside that cabin was more than a retreat --
It was women choosing rest.
Choosing connection.
Choosing to show up without the masks, without the pressure, without the noise.

We carved intentions into candles, shared chef-prepared meals that nourished more than just our bodies, laughed until our sides hurt, cried when we needed to, and sat in stillness when words didn’t matter.

We remembered what it feels like to belong — to ourselves and to each other.

The circle we formed doesn’t end when the weekend does. It stretches. It travels.
It stays with us in the days that follow.

To the incredible women who joined me:
thank you for your honesty, your courage, your humor, your willingness, and your hearts.
You made this retreat what it was.

And as we step back into our everyday lives, my hope is that each of us carries forward one quiet truth from the weekend: We deserve moments like this — moments to breathe, to rest, to reconnect, and to remember who we are beneath all the noise. 🫶

Always remember: "A candle loses nothing when it lights another flame."
-- James Keller

How do you unplug and recharge?  We spent the morning turning inward through yin. ✨️
11/14/2025

How do you unplug and recharge? We spent the morning turning inward through yin. ✨️

Our webpage revamp continues... Have you ever wondered about our logo?  It was designed with intention.  Learn more belo...
11/11/2025

Our webpage revamp continues... Have you ever wondered about our logo? It was designed with intention. Learn more below:
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The Arch, The Sun, and The Wave

A Journey into Surrender, Trust, and Grace

Ataraxis (noun) — a state of calmness untroubled by mental or emotional disquiet.

At Ataraxis, we honor the inner journey toward peace — a return to balance where body, mind, and spirit remember how to rest. This calm is not found by avoiding life, but by learning to move with it — to trust, to surrender, and to flow.

Three timeless symbols guide this path: the Arch, the Sun, and the Wave. Each offers a mirror for the human spirit — the strength that comes from surrender, the light that returns when we align with grace, and the flow that carries us when we stop resisting. Together, they form a living framework for serenity — a reminder that peace isn’t something we chase; it’s something we allow.
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The Arch of Freedom

The arch is one of the oldest symbols of strength and stability — yet its power lies not in resistance, but in surrender. Each stone leans into the next, distributing weight outward rather than bearing it alone. This is the quiet wisdom of the arch: strength is found through trust, not control.

The Arch of Freedom represents the spiritual architecture of recovery and regulation — a journey from striving to surrender. Its foundation is Powerlessness, the moment we release the illusion of control over people, places, and things. Its cornerstone is Willingness, the choice to open our hearts to possibility and guidance. And its keystone is Surrender, the final piece that locks everything into harmony — the point where self-will gives way to grace.

When complete, the arch becomes a passageway — a gateway from fear to faith, from effort to ease, from self-reliance to divine flow. It reminds us that rest is not a collapse, but a sacred act of trust. Ataraxis invites you to walk through this arch — to find freedom not by holding tighter, but by learning to lean into grace.
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Living in the Sunlight of the Spirit

To live in the sunlight of the spirit is to awaken to grace — to step out from the shadow of self-will and stand fully in the warmth of divine light. It’s not about perfection or constant positivity; it’s about presence. The sunlight doesn’t demand — it simply shines — offering clarity, direction, and renewal to those willing to turn toward it.

This sunlight symbolizes conscious connection — the daily choice to align with something greater than ourselves. It’s the gentle warmth that softens the edges of fear, doubt, and isolation. When we allow this light to touch the dark corners of our story, healing begins — not because we’ve earned it, but because we’ve stopped hiding from it.

Living in the sunlight of the spirit means embodying serenity, authenticity, and surrender. It’s the practice of letting your life be illuminated — trusting that even when clouds gather, the sun has never stopped shining.
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The Wave of Surrender

The wave teaches what control cannot — that life moves in rhythms far greater than our grasp. We spend so much energy trying to hold back the tide, to manage every ripple and storm. But true freedom begins the moment we stop resisting the pull and allow ourselves to be carried by something larger than our own will.

The wave is a living metaphor for surrender — not as a sign of defeat, but as an act of alignment. The ocean doesn’t ask us to be perfect swimmers — only to trust that we’re being held, even when we can’t see the shore.

The Wave of Surrender represents the spiritual flow of life — the constant movement between effort and ease, inhale and exhale, expansion and rest. It’s the embodiment of grace in motion.

To surrender to the wave is to remember that you are part of something vast, rhythmic, and deeply loving. You don’t need to stop the wave — you only need to learn to ride it.
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The Arch. The Sun. The Wave.
Three invitations to remember that peace isn’t something to chase — it’s something to allow.
Surrender. Trust. Be carried.
You are held.

⚡️ Unplug & Recharge Lite ⚡️My heart is still so full from this incredible day together.  Women showed up ready to rest,...
11/09/2025

⚡️ Unplug & Recharge Lite ⚡️

My heart is still so full from this incredible day together. Women showed up ready to rest, move, create, and connect — and you could feel the sense of community in every smile, conversation, and shared moment. ✨

Thank you to every class leader, vendor, and participant who brought your gifts, your laughter, and your open hearts. This vision only comes to life because of you.

From movement to mandalas, macramé to mindful moments — every bit of it was heartfelt, meaningful, and full of genuine connection. The overwhelming support I witnessed taking place amonst women left me feeling honored and grateful.

Seeing it all come to life reminded me that when we lead with purpose and community, we all rise together. 💛

If you snapped any photos, we’d love to see them! Drop them in the comments below so we can relive the day together. 📸✨

Thank you Liv Mitson, budding artist at Liv In the Moment Photography, for capturing these photos as her first big gig.

Saturday morning medicine — Ataraxis style.A cozy crew of recovering overachievers choosing stillness over striving.Cand...
11/08/2025

Saturday morning medicine — Ataraxis style.

A cozy crew of recovering overachievers choosing stillness over striving.
Candles, connection, and just enough laughter to remind us we’re all human. 🕯💛

Community > Competition. 💪I popped into the new studio at Sunday Body Pilates + Wellness Studio to support my friend Kat...
11/08/2025

Community > Competition. 💪

I popped into the new studio at Sunday Body Pilates + Wellness Studio to support my friend Kate — and it was everything I didn’t know I needed. ✨

The lighting, the throwback jams, and the way Kate led with such presence made it more than just a yoga class — it was connection, embodied. The kind of energy that reminds you why community matters, and how good it feels to show up for one another.

The vibe, the soul, the flow — pure Friday-night medicine as we shift into the weekend. 🤍

Thank you, Kate. I enjoyed being your student and look forward to more of your classes!

Support Squad > Solo Success every single time. 🙌

I highly recommend checking out the Sunday Body studio soon!

The webpage revamp continues.  Read 'About Us' below and let us know what you think! 👋-----Find your calm at 203 Main St...
11/06/2025

The webpage revamp continues. Read 'About Us' below and let us know what you think! 👋
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Find your calm at 203 Main Street in Williston, North Dakota.

Ataraxis Yoga & Wellness is a sanctuary for slowing down, reconnecting, and coming home to yourself.

Founded by Linda Pitman, Ataraxis was born from a simple truth — that peace isn’t something we chase; it’s something we cultivate through presence, rest, and connection.

Here, we believe that rest is revolutionary and presence is power.

Our classes, workshops, and retreats are designed to help you step out of fight-or-flight and into grounded awareness — blending restorative yoga, somatic practices, mindfulness, gentle curiousity and creative expression to support your body, mind, and spirit.

Ataraxis is for those who are ready to release the need to do more and instead rediscover what it feels like to simply be.

For the women rebuilding balance, the seekers craving community, and the souls ready to remember their wholeness.

There’s no hustle here.

No need to perform.

No perfection required.

Just real people finding real peace — one breath, one movement, one mindful moment at a time.

Rest. Reset. Remember who you are.

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Join Us

Explore our upcoming events, retreats, and classes — and experience the calm waiting within you.

👉 www.ataraxisnd.com/upcoming-events

Our webpage is currently being revamped.  Stay tuned to see the final touches ... in the mean time, let us know what you...
11/05/2025

Our webpage is currently being revamped. Stay tuned to see the final touches ... in the mean time, let us know what you think as we post the updates:
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Meet Linda Pitman
Founder of Ataraxis Yoga & Wellness

Linda Pitman is the owner and founder of Ataraxis Yoga & Wellness in Williston, North Dakota. She is a certified yoga instructor with a specialty in restorative yoga and somatic practices, helping others reconnect to the wisdom of their bodies and find balance in both movement and stillness.

Originally from Houston, Texas, Linda earned her Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and spent nearly two decades in the oil industry. She worked internationally and across both major corporations and small independents, serving in leadership roles for over 15 years.

After years of climbing ladders and breaking glass ceilings, Linda realized that success without inner peace isn’t truly success at all. She made the courageous choice to step away from hustle culture and begin a journey of healing, presence, and purpose.

Today, she brings her deep professional experience and compassionate leadership into her work with individuals and organizations — blending mindfulness, somatics, and nervous system education to promote emotional resilience and workplace wellness.

Beyond her teaching, Linda is a wife, mom, daughter, and friend who believes that the most powerful work we can do is learning to rest, reset, and remember who we are — both on and off the mat.

Rest is revolutionary. Presence is power. Ataraxis is home.

A quick note from my heart — I absolutely love holding space for our yoga community and am always so grateful for whoeve...
11/03/2025

A quick note from my heart — I absolutely love holding space for our yoga community and am always so grateful for whoever shows up, whether it’s one person or a full room. 🙌

That said, it really helps me to know ahead of time if you plan to attend our Monday night Feel Good Flow. Lately attendance has been unpredictable, and I find myself spending energy wondering if people will come. Knowing in advance allows me to prepare the space and my own energy so I can show up fully for myself and for you. 😊

So if you plan to join, please just send me a quick message or register online in advance whenever possible— it truly makes a difference. Thank you for your support, your presence, and for helping me keep these offerings sustainable and aligned. 🙏

Quick heads-up: tonight’s class (Monday, Nov 3) is still cancelled. For future Mondays (starting Nov 10), please reserve ahead whenever possible if you plan to attend.

With gratitude,
Linda 🙏

Join us for Feel Good Flow Monday at 7pm.  This class includes no pressure, no judgement, exploratory movement where you...
11/02/2025

Join us for Feel Good Flow Monday at 7pm. This class includes no pressure, no judgement, exploratory movement where you can take the time to find what feels good for your body and your mind. Consider it a work-in. 🫶

Register at www.ataraxisnd.com/upcoming-events

That's a wrap!  This is the last photo of the day. 🤩 Thank you to all who participated in the first Unplug & Recharge Li...
11/01/2025

That's a wrap! This is the last photo of the day. 🤩

Thank you to all who participated in the first Unplug & Recharge Lite: A 4-Hour Women's Mini Retreat! It was a pleasure to share this space with you. My heart is so full, and I hope yours is, too! ⚡️

More details, gratitude and photos coming soon. ❤️

💻 VIRTUAL Opportunity! 💻🤔 Have you been considering the Nervous System Reset Series?  Eyeing it from the sidelines but c...
10/30/2025

💻 VIRTUAL Opportunity! 💻

🤔 Have you been considering the Nervous System Reset Series? Eyeing it from the sidelines but can't commit due to logistics?

Comment below if you are interested in a VIRTUAL option for Nervous System Reset I: Foundations for Resilience.

What do you prefer?

👉 December mid-day sessions (so you can join NSRII!!)

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👉 January mid-day sessions

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203 Main Street (inside Midwest Metaphysics)
Williston, ND
58801

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