JEM YOGA

We had a great time ! Thank you to everyone that joined us. We are excited to announce that we will continue offering yoga here every third Saturday of the month! Join us March 19th for our next event!

We are so excited to announce this! My wonderful friend and myself found a connection through yoga and wellness, the rest was history. We’ve traveled together, attended concerts, adventured down the river and so much more together. We both have a passion for wellness, connection, Adventure, and most importantly living life to the fullest!
Ericka recently moved to Washington and I’m soon going to be living in North Carolina, so Ericka and I have been brainstorming ideas on how to continue our wellness connection, when this came to fruition. and myself our launching our first virtual retreat today!

JOIN JOELLA ERIN + ERICKA DAY FOR A RESTORE VIRTUAL WEEKEND RETREAT INTENDED TO RESTORE, EMPOWER, INSTILL SELF-LOVE, UNITE TOGETHER, OVERCOME OBSTACLES, RESPECT FULLY , AND BRING ENLIGHTENMENT TO YOUR OVERALL WELL BEING.
What’s included?

💫 Four Master Movement Classes
💫 Mindfulness Themed Classes Around Rituals and Motivation
💫 Nutrition, Understanding How Food is Fuel
💫 Empowerment, Setting Boundaries and Finding Your Voice
💫 Menstrual Cycle and the Connection to our Body
🌙 DATE: FEBRUARY 12TH + 13TH (SATURDAY + SUNDAY) 🌙

>>>8AM - NOON

This four week yoga series is designed for individuals looking to journey inward through a tailored asana practice, meditation, breath work, and journaling. As we make the transition from fall into winter, examine what might be shifting internally and take a moment to slow down and rest. Joella Erin and Stacy Nightwine will guide you through a series of dynamic practices consisting of a new theme each week. Each 90 minute class will begin with pranayama (controlled breathing), followed by an asana practice (yoga poses) and will then move into a tranquil sound bath.This series will meet every Monday from 6pm-7:30 for four consecutive weeks at Port City Nutrition in Two Harbors, MN on the following dates:

November 29th
December 6th
December 13th
December 20

Please wear comfortable clothing to move in, bring a yoga mat, water bottle, a journal and any other props you may need to make your experience more comfortable.

Cost: $120 for all four sessions or $35 per class (if room is available) - Limited to 10 participants

We will also be offering this as a live option on zoom.

“The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.”
― Eleanor Roosevelt

Do you find it hard to stay in the present moment? Is it difficult for you to not think about the past or the future and just be present wherever you are?

What if's and Should's creep up on us every single day, especially when we have a busy schedule. What if I responded to that question differently? I should have attended that workshop, gathering, or event.

We are trained to believe that we need to constantly stay busy in order to feel successful in many avenues of our lives. The truth is, we need to break this habit and incorporate more healthy habits to help us stay in the present moment so we can cherish everyday as if it were our last.

Here are six ways to help you stay in the now.

✨ Stay Present: Become aware of your surroundings. Notice the ground beneath you, the sky above you and the smells all around you. Ask yourself, what am I doing now?

✨Observe Your Thoughts: When you feel your mind wondering bring it back to the present moment. Take deep breaths. Focus on what is happening right now.

✨Give Up Expectations: Let go of how you think things should be.

✨ Do Single Tasking: Focus on one thing at one time. This allows you to give your full attention to the task you are doing.

✨ Move Slowly: Do not rush the things you are doing. If you need more time to complete something honor that. Remember, you don't HAVE to do anything, you GET to do it.

✨ Practice Gratitude: Before I roll out of bed I always list three things I am grateful for. Try listing a few things you are grateful for every morning, every evening or whenever you remember to. Jot them down so you can look back when you need a pick me up. There is so much to be grateful for.

Don't let your mind control you. Take a moment and appreciate what you have achieved. How do you want your story to end? The past is an experience, the future is a myth and the present is a gift. Take control of the present moment, enjoy it.

Slowing down and doing less was always a concept that was challenging for me, so I rarely ever savored the finer things.

I used to think I was only valuable if I was constantly doing a million things at once. I believed this to be the measuring cup for how loved I was or for how much others looked up to me.

Does this sound familiar?

Yoga has allowed me to slow down, to stay present and to cherish the current moment.

When taking a moment to pause, the soul restores itself, there is a deeper recognization of the environment that surrounds us, and with this comes clarity and the ability to see the future.

Here are a few tips to help you slow down and take it all in:

✨Leave work at work. Drive an extra few blocks if you need to decompress a little more. Jam out to your favorite song. Do whatever you need to do to leave work at work.

✨Remember: You are loved even when you are slowing down and especially when you aren't over scheduling yourself. Taking time to reflect allows you to free up space to offer more time for others and the things you love to do!

✨ DON'T OVER SCHEDULE YOURSELF. If you are a planner than add in some "down time" in your schedule. This is so important.

✨Be kind, always.

✨Find a consistent way to relieve stress; meditation, hiking, daily walks, biking, etc. Relieving stress offers support to process your emotions more effectively.

✨Find your self-worth. Healing starts with self compassion.

Lastly,

✨Remember that you are perfect just the way you are.

If you're looking for a way to utilize movement and mindfulness as a way to help you find some balance in your life, go to the link in my bio. Let's chat!