Savor the Season
SUMMER SELF-CARE SERIES
Week 6: July 7-13
As we arrive at the final week of our Summer Self-Care Series, we invite you to pause, breathe, and truly Savor the Season. Summer often brings long days, sunshine, and the promise of adventure—but it can also rush by in a blur of activity if we don’t intentionally slow down. This week, our focus is on deep presence and the quiet magic of appreciating the small, simple moments that surround us.
In a world that values productivity and pace, we often forget that rest is not only allowed—it’s essential. We’re here to remind you that a pause is powerful. This week, we encourage you to step off the treadmill of “doing” and into the peaceful space of being.
Let’s not let this beautiful season pass us by without soaking in its sweetness. Let’s savor:
The sound of cicadas humming at dusk
The feel of cool grass beneath bare feet
The taste of ripe summer fruit
The warmth of sun on your shoulders
The comfort of deep, nourishing breath
These moments are more than enough. They are the building blocks of a joyful, present life.
Let These Small Joys Be Enough
In our classes this week, we’re offering a nourishing blend of gentle movement and restorative stillness to help you reconnect with the present. One of the practices we’ll be featuring is Legs Up the Wall (Viparita Karani)—a deeply calming, restorative pose that invites the body and mind to settle.
To practice Legs Up the Wall:
Find a wall space and sit sideways next to it.
Gently swing your legs up as you recline, adjusting your hips close to the wall.
Let your arms rest by your sides, palms up.
Stay for 5–15 minutes, breathing gently and fully.
This pose soothes the nervous system, relieves tired legs, and supports circulation. It’s the perfect position for our Gratitude Meditation, which invites the heart to reflect on and appreciate what’s good—right here, right now.
Gratitude Meditation
(Short Practice)
Once you’re in Legs Up the Wall or a comfortable seat:
Close your eyes.
Begin to breathe slowly in and out through your nose.
With each exhale, silently repeat: “Thank you.”
Call to mind one small joy from today—a smile, a breeze, a moment of quiet—and sit with it.
Let gratitude fill you, gently and completely.
Journal Prompts
Here are a few journal prompts to support this week’s intention. Whether you write in the morning, after class, or before bed, these questions are a soft landing for your thoughts:
1. Reflect on the Season
What are three moments from this summer that brought me joy?
How did I spend my time this summer? What do I feel proud of?
What surprised me about this season—about myself, others, or life in general?
2. Be Present with What Is
What is something I can see, hear, feel, or smell right now that anchors me in this moment?
How does my body feel today? What is it asking for?
In what area of my life do I feel most grounded right now?
3. Cultivate Gratitude
What am I grateful for that this summer gave me—experiences, lessons, people, growth?
Who or what supported me over the past few months, and how can I acknowledge that?
What is something simple, small, or easily overlooked that I’m thankful for today?
4. Let Go + Carry Forward
What do I want to leave behind as the season shifts?
What energy or lesson from summer do I want to carry with me into the next season?
5. Create Intention
How can I show up more fully for the present moment in the coming weeks?
What does it look like to live gratefully, day to day?
What do I need more of right now—rest, movement, connection, space, play?
This week’s intention
This week, take the intention—
“What simple joy am I savoring today?”
—with you to your mat and into your day. Let it guide you toward presence, gratitude, and ease.
Join Us in Class
To experience Legs Up the Wall and our Gratitude Meditation in class, join us at any of the following times:
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
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
This is your invitation to slow down and soak it all in. You don’t need grand plans or elaborate goals. You just need your breath, your body, and the willingness to be present.
Let the season wrap around you in stillness. Let joy be enough.
We’ll see you on the mat.