Move like Water
SUMMER SELF-CARE SERIES
Week 4: JUNE 23-29
As summer settles in and the days stretch longer and warmer, we invite you to shift into a new rhythm—one of softness, flow, and ease. This week at the studio, we’re embracing the element of water as our guide for summer self-care. Water teaches us that strength can be gentle, that movement can be intuitive, and that transformation often begins with release.
“Be like water making its way through cracks.”
– Bruce Lee
This quote reminds us that water doesn’t resist; it flows. It adapts. It softens even the hardest edges over time. What would happen if you brought that same sense of fluidity to your body, your breath, and your day?
Too often, we’re caught in the current of “shoulds.” We should be productive. We should be structured. We should push harder, do more, hold it together. But water doesn’t hold—it lets go. It expands into space. It listens, responds, and moves freely.
This week, we encourage you to move like water.
On the mat, that might look like setting aside rigid sequences and instead exploring a Vinyasa-inspired freeform flow—moving from pose to pose intuitively, letting your breath guide the way rather than a prescribed pattern. Maybe you let your spine ripple like a current, your shoulders melt like a wave, and your transitions drift with the rhythm of the tide.
Off the mat, it might mean loosening the grip on your schedule or your expectations. Asking, “What would this moment feel like if I softened into it?” What if, instead of pushing through your day, you allowed it to unfold with curiosity and grace?
Try This: Ocean Breath
A beautiful way to reconnect with your inner calm is through Ocean Breath. This gentle breathing technique can ground your nervous system and help you feel more spacious and steady.
Here’s how:
Sit or lie comfortably.
Inhale slowly through your nose, gently constricting the back of your throat.
Exhale the same way, letting the breath flow out with a soft, wave-like sound.
Continue for 2–3 minutes, listening to the rhythmic rise and fall like the ocean tide.
This breath creates a quiet internal anchor—soothing, centering, and calming. It’s your reminder that peace is something we practice, not something we wait for.
Why Flow Matters
When we allow ourselves to move with the flow—physically, mentally, and emotionally—we create space for clarity, creativity, and calm. Flexibility on the mat teaches us to stay open in life. A posture that once felt inaccessible begins to unfold when approached with patience. A problem that once felt stuck finds resolution when we stop gripping it so tightly.
This summer, soften your edges. Ditch the perfection. Let your movement be intuitive, your breath be rhythmic, and your heart be spacious.
Practice of the Week
Ocean Breath + Intuitive Flow
Join Us in Studio
All week long, our featured classes will focus on Ocean Breath and Fluid Movement. These sessions are designed to help you explore the water element in your practice—through breath, flow, and intentional ease. Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or just beginning, this is your invitation to reconnect with the wisdom of water.
Book your spot today, and give yourself the gift of moving gently into the season—with presence, softness, and flow:
Monday
9am Hatha with Kathryn
5:30pm Vinyasa with Jessica
7pm Yin with Tom
Tuesday
9:30am Hatha with Tom
5pm Hathat with Lisa
6:30 pm Vinyasa with Sarah
Wednesday
6am Hatha with Emily
9:30am Hatha with Charisse
12pm Hatha with Sarah
5pm Wall Ropes with Mary Beth
Thursday
9:30am Hatha with Kathryn
5pm Hatha with Kathryn
6pm Vinyasa with Emily
Friday
6am Vinyasa with Michelle
9am Hatha with Lisa
9:30am Vinyasa with Charisse
5:30pm Hatha with Sarah
Saturday
7:45am Hatha with Lisa
10am Hatha with Tom
Sunday
8am Hatha with Michelle
8:30am Vinyasa with Paige
Let go. Breathe deep. Move like water.