Winter has arrived in Western North Carolina.

Since weather may affect your ability to join me in class, the colored boxes above offers you a free short hip practice and full moon yoga mediation for you to use at home.

My classes for January 2025 at www.wildlotusyogacollective.com

• Monday - Yin Nidra 12-115pm

• Wednesday -- Yin Nidra w/a focus on body work 12-115pm

• Friday -- Rest & Restore 12-115pm

Special offering: Rest & Divine Sleep Jan 26 2-330pm $10/class

The winter season has elements that effect our bodies, minds and spirits. While we are all eagerly enjoying the added daylight, we still have a couple of months to "winter."

Winter is a time to slow down, to go inside and nurture yourself and those you care for -- people, plants, pets and our world. You may need to make an appointment with yourself -- as days slip by easily with all the self-imposed and external to dos of our lives. Some tips for self-care:

• Allow yourself quiet, inward time -- maybe even disconnect -- no electronics, music or dialogue. Even if its a few minutes...

• Treat yourself to a good book or audio/podcast -- something that you've always wanted time to delve into or revisit.

• Enjoy that nap! Curl up, forget about the never ending to do list and rest. And if naps aren't your thing -- then allow yourself to go to bed earlier or sleep a little later.

• Make healthy, soul nourishing foods and share them with people. Incorporate root vegetables, ginger and other warming foods.

• Build in gentle, mindful exercise that feeds your body, mind and soul. Maybe its different than your routine -- less about fitness and NY resolutions, and more about tuning in to what you are craving.

Stay connected, send me a note (I love hearing from you!)

With love,

Bitsy Merriman

401-439-5075

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