As we enter the darker half of the year, taking care of your mind, body, and spirit is essential. The ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, celebrated during Halloween, marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. It was believed that the boundary between the living and the dead was blurred, and spirits roamed freely. The season can also amplify feelings of depression and anxiety, making it necessary to find ways to appease the self. We can use yoga to help fight depression and anxiety and honor the spirits within.
Yoga is an excellent way to honor the spirits within. The word ‘Yoga’ means union, and it’s a practice of connecting the mind, body, and spirit. Linking to our inner selves makes us more aligned with our higher purpose. Yoga helps us become more present, focused, and mindful, deepening our connection with the self.
Studies show that yoga is an effective treatment for depression. Yoga postures and breathing exercises have a calming effect on the mind and body, reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety. Regular yoga practice can significantly improve one’s emotional well-being. Yoga helps to balance the nervous system, slow down the mind, and release built-up tension and stress that may lead to depression.
Read more in this article by Harvard Health.
Yoga is more than just a physical practice. It’s a community of individuals who share a common goal of health and well-being. Practicing yoga with others creates a supportive and encouraging environment, making it easier to honor and connect with the spirit within.
Halloween doesn’t have to be scary. Find ways to stay centered and connect with the spirits within.
Studio News
At Sunshine, we have absorbed banking fees since we opened. Credit card fees are crippling for most businesses, and Sunshine is no exception. We have made the hard choice to apply 3.5% to each cc transaction to ease this burden. Thank you for understanding.
IT’S OUR BIRTHDAY!
There has been so much going on we almost missed our birthday. Help us CELEBRATE! We are so grateful this is our 11th year in business. I started Sunshine in my backyard 11 years ago when my husband built me a yoga deck and called it Sunshine’s Yoga Shack. I will be forever grateful for his support (and yours) over the years. Cheers to 11 more!
Please celebrate with us, purchase any class, event, workshop, or membership, and use coupon code BIRTHDAY at check out for 25% off. This offer ends October 31st.
Early Bird Pricing Ends Today!
Do you have a passion for yoga? If yoga changed your life and you want to share it with others, this training is for you. Join Sunshine on this Life-Changing Journey. Sunshine School of Yoga is an accredited school registered with Yoga Alliance, the governing body of yoga. We began our School of Yoga to train yoga teachers to find their voice and listen to their hearts when connecting with yoga students.
Our training options can be 100% in-person, 100% online, or hybrid. How do you want to learn? When you sign up for training at Sunshine, you are entitled to unlimited in-person classes with your paid tuition. Sunshine School of Yoga.
We offer 200-hour and 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training, both starting in January.
Reach out if you need any more information or assistance.
Events
Experiencing anxiety, lack of motivation, or brain fog? Looking for a safe space to talk about mental health? This class will begin with tuning into your body via gentle yoga poses and breathing exercises, followed by recognizing and releasing stored emotions in areas of the body. This practice will give you another tool to release emotions both in the studio and on your own! We will finish with a share circle to deepen our experience and connect with others so you no longer feel alone in your journey. Join Melissa,a Licensed Professional Counselor and registered Yoga Teacher for a relaxing yoga experience to release negative energy in the body and connect with others about mental health.
Are you looking to get out of your head and into your body? Join Lynn in this two-hour workshop as she guides you through the ancient art of Thai Body Work, which is designed to calm the mind and help release tension from the body.
Using mindful pressure points and gentle rocking motions, partners will be encouraged to let go of stress and reconnect with themselves and their partners.
Wear comfortable clothing and bring someone you feel comfortable touching. Each partner will have a turn as we move through a sequence of techniques to move the body in a relaxed environment.
Sunday, November 12th at 2:00 p.m.
Step right up! Get your tickets now for an incredible spectacle!
Join us for an enchanting performance by the Sunshine Aerialist at the Farr Best Theater, just a stone’s throw away from our studio.
Prepare to be mesmerized as we take you on a journey through the looking glass. In our seventh year of hosting this event, we proudly showcase the mesmerizing art of Aerial Silks, where everything you witness is a testament to the skills we acquire through our aerial classes.
After the show, we will head to the Studio for the after-party with cocktails and snacks.
Don’t miss out on this breathtaking experience! Tickets are on sale Now.
After Turkey Power, Yin & Sound
Friday November 24th 9:00am – 10:15am
Join Jessica for this 75-minute class to burn off the turkey, melt away the holiday tension, and chill you for the festive days ahead.
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Book your classes this week in the studio or online. See why Living Magazine and Fort Worth Magazine voted Sunshine THE BEST yoga studio.