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The Hallway by Nina Triolo

Everyone knows the old saying, “when one door closes a new one opens,” but we rarely talk about that time between, waiting for the new door to open. That hallway is a place where something already ended and you are waiting for what happens next.

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Community Spotlight: Patty Fleming

Patty attends Gentle Yogis classes regularly and often. She tends to keep her camera off, so we would like you to meet her in this video interview. Learn about Patty and why she is so dedicated to her practice of yoga and how Gentle Yogis classes support her.

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Community Spotlight: Dori Feldman

Dori attends Breath Practice regularly, but even if you are also a regular participant, you may never met her since she practices with her camera off (note that this is an option for you too). She also makes extensive use of the video library on days when the class schedule

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Community

Community Spotlight: Nick Keller

Meet Nick Keller, a regular participant in Breath Practice Chair Yoga.  Watch the video to learn more about his experience and how he benefits.  View Video Video length 9 min 22 sec If you want to thank Nick for his interview, send an email to Joyce and she will forward it. 

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Community

Banish Winter Blues with Community & Movement

By Terry Tresco

December is month when so much around us is saying to be merry and bright. Often times, however, we or someone we know is anything but that. The cold wakes some of us up and causes others to seek their caves and hibernate for the winter. Seasonal changes for many of us in the northeast can cause seasonal depression. Studies have shown that exercise of all types helps us combat depression, but it goes beyond that; connection with community is an unexpected bonus that comes with many forms of exercise.

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Mindful Living

Living Life with No Apologies by Nina Triolo

In July 2017, I had the honor of assisting my teacher, mentor and friend, Rudy Peirce, for a 5-day Dynamic Gentle Yoga program at Kripalu. Because I am a longtime student of Kripalu Yoga and a past participant in Rudy’s yoga teacher training, workshops and programs I was so excited to be a working part of the magic that happens when we immerse ourselves in Rudy’s unique approach to breath and mindful movements.

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Community

Community Spotlight: Joanna Case

Meet Joanna Case, a regular participant of the Breath Practice. Learn how she has benefitted from participating regularly, what she enjoys in her day-to-day life and something that might surprise you to know about her.

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Community

Community Spotlight: Ben Kellman

Meet Ben Kellman, a regular participant of the Breath Practice. Learn how he has benefitted from participating regularly and something that might surprise you to know about him.

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