Mindful Movement Yoga

Good morning. ☀

One of the beautiful teachings from the Yoga Sutras is Tapas—the inner fire that inspires us to keep showing up.

Not because it's easy.
Not because we're always motivated.
But because we know the practice is changing us, one small step at a time.

I love the quote:
"Dreams don't work unless you do."

Whether your dream is a healthier body, a calmer mind, a stronger relationship, or simply finding a little more peace each day, it won't happen all at once. It happens through consistent effort.

One yoga class.
One mindful breath.
One healthy choice.
One act of kindness.
One day at a time.

Some days your practice will feel strong. Other days, simply rolling out your mat is enough. Both count. The goal isn't perfection—it's presence.

Every time you choose to return to your practice, you're strengthening more than your body. You're cultivating patience, resilience, discipline, and trust in yourself.
The fire of Tapas isn't meant to burn you out.
It's meant to light your path.

So if you've been waiting for the "perfect" day to begin again, let today be that day.
Your dreams are waiting. Meet them with consistency. 🧘‍♀️

And don't forget...
"Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out." — Robert Collier

Two classes are offered today:
8:30AM~Vinyasa w/Kelli
8:00PM~Gentle Yoga w/Sandra

Register here:
www.mindfulmovementmonroe.com

Saturday Morning Yoga with Sandra!

I'm taking a little time away this Saturday, and I'm so grateful that the wonderful Sandra Myers will be guiding both of our morning classes.

8:30 AM – Yoga Flow
Move, breathe, and begin your weekend feeling strong, centered, and refreshed.

10:00 AM – Gentle Yoga
A slower, nurturing practice designed to release tension, restore balance, and leave you feeling peaceful and renewed.

Whether you're looking for an energizing flow or a gentle reset, we'd love to see you at the studio.

Come as you are, bring a friend if you'd like, and let's continue building this beautiful community together.

Register here:

Mindful Movement Studio LLC | Yoga Studio | 14 East 1st Street, Monroe, MI, USA Mindful Movement Yoga provides mindful, breath-centered, therapeutic style yoga classes in Monroe, MI All of our instructors are Certified Yoga Teachers who have completed at least 200 hours of training.

What if we paused before deciding what is true?

In the Yoga Sutras, Patañjali introduces Pramāṇa—correct evaluation or valid knowledge—as one of the ways our minds interpret the world.

Yoga Sutra 1.7

“Pratyakṣa-anumāna-āgamāḥ pramāṇāni.”

“Valid knowledge arises through direct perception, inference, and reliable testimony.”

This timeless teaching reminds us that wisdom doesn’t come from reacting quickly. It grows through thoughtful discernment.

Traditionally, Pramāṇa invites us to consider three sources of knowledge:

- Direct experience. What have I personally observed or experienced?

- Reason and reflection. What conclusions can I draw through careful thinking and evidence?

- Reliable testimony. What can I learn from trustworthy teachers, respected wisdom traditions, and credible sources?

In today’s world, we’re surrounded by opinions, headlines, social media, and constant information. Yoga gently reminds us to slow down before deciding what is true.

Before settling into a belief, perhaps we can ask ourselves:

• Have I experienced this firsthand?
• Have I reflected on it with an open and curious mind?
• Am I listening to trustworthy sources?
• Have I considered perspectives different from my own?

Practicing Pramāṇa isn’t about proving we’re right. It’s about cultivating clarity, humility, and a willingness to keep learning.

When we become less attached to being right and more devoted to seeking truth, our hearts soften, our conversations deepen, and our understanding expands.

May your practice today invite you to see clearly, listen deeply, and meet the world with both discernment and compassion.

Move gently. Live fully. 🫶 Malissa

Two classes are offered today.
10:00 AM : Yin Yoga with Malissa
5:30 PM : Gentle Yoga with April

Register here:
www.mindfulmovementmonroe.com