Monthly Memo
Dearest Reader,
I hope this finds you doing well and enjoying this beautiful springtime weather. In Vermont we have had 'all' the weather (so far) this month. The weather certainly keeps us on our toes and something to chat about besides other topics that can bring overwhelm.
This Month's theme is Stress Awareness. I have not been able to put into words about how stress has been showing up these days.
Instead of giving you a list of what you could do to reduce stress; I will ask you this .... "what brings you joy?" ~ do that!
This Monthly Memo includes themes, current classes, events for April.
'Mindful Motivation' is a daily practice mindfulness practice I created last month. Mindful Motivation is a daily invitation to do one Yoga pose or meditation. A list of the daily pose is found on the Yoga page. Please enjoy the focus, and let me know if you have any questions.
How Does a Rainy Day Feel?
A rainy day feels calm, peaceful, and serene despite the occasional burst of thunder that it might bring. A rainy day washes the earth, revealing its inner beauty and the life that lay underneath. It is like that it gives a new lease of life to the whole place.
Warmest Wellness Wishes,
Petra
Wellness Classes & Events
For ALL classes/events you must register. Thank you.
Weekly
Yoga Class $15
~ Thursday's Kripalu Yoga 12:30 - 1:30 PM
Class will also be available through Zoom. Contact Petra for Zoom link.
Monthly themes: Chakras, Mudras, Yamas and Niyamas, Moonology/Astrology and Five Elements.
Events in April
EARTH DAY ~ Tuesday, 4/22 at 5:00 PM ~ Let's get outside for a walking meditation with Yoga. Meeting at the Pittsford Recreation Area.
NEW MOON ~ Yomassage ~ Monday, 4/28 at 10:30-11:45 AM
Nature Meditation Workshops
Yoga and Mindful Walking combined for a mini-retreat experience.
Co-hosted with Moriah Cutro-Kelly of Vermont Mindful Walks.
Sundays 10:00 AM to Noon, $35.00
May 18 - Taconic Rambles Zen Garden
June 22 - Pittsford Recreation Area
July 20 - Taconic Rambles Zen Garden
August 24 - Pittsford Recreation Area
Register by email: PetrasWellnessStudio@gmail.com
April Monthly Themes for Wellness
National Stress Awareness Month
This month, recognize the difference between good and bad stress and try to find your happy place within the madness. This month, we are all challenged to keep our stress levels low, and our peace levels high. At my Studio with healing bodywork and classes are some great ways to keep your mind clear and de-stress if you find yourself getting too overwhelmed. (Keep reading)
April ~ monthly class topics
~ Solar Plexus Chakra - Third Chakra/Manipura meaning City of Gems. Vitality ~ Determination ~ Conscious action
~ Yama is Brahmacharya or nonexcess. Turns us from greed to appreciation and pleasure without excess.
Using the book 'The Yamas & Niyamas Exploring Yoga's Ethical Practice' by Deborah Adele.
~ Full Moon in Libra - April 12 (Saturday). Libra is the relationship sign. Relationships in focus. Reevaluate your love life. Now you just need to think about how to prioritize your objectives. View recording: https://youtu.be/CspiNV1DIwE
~ Super New Moon in Taurus - April 27 (Sunday). This is tense energy. Pause ... Ask yourself what your life would look like if that thing were healed and then focus on healing. Free recording, found in Video Library and view here: https://youtu.be/aWapvI0r6Qw
Spring Wellness Appointments
Sessions are scheduled Monday through Friday by appointment only.
PetrasWellnessStudio@gmail.com or (802)345-5244
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Book: The Yamas & Niyamas, by Deborah Adele ~ https://deborahadele.com/
Book: Shift Happens! By Robert Holden, Ph.D. on: https://www.discover.hayhouse.com/unlimitedaudioapp/
Book: One Word That Will Change Your Life, by Jon Gordon, Dan Britton, Jimmy Page
https://jongordon.com/book/one-word/
Book: Breath ~ The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor
https://www.mrjamesnestor.com/breath-book
Book: The Vital Spark by Lisa Marchiano LCSW
Books by Doug Tallamy - Nature's Best Hope and Bringing Nature Home
April
https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/april/stress-awareness-month-april
https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/april/national-afternoon-tea-month-april
https://fws.gov/story/how-build-pollinator-garden?fbelid
https://www.rutlandcountyaudubon.org for info about birds and native plants
https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/june/national-pollinators-month-june
https://www.almanac.com/what-new-moon
https://chopra.com/articles/9-practices-for-seasonal-detoxification
https://b985.fm/voted-best-of-the-best-surveys-are-these-really-accurate/
https://nationaltoday.com/national-vermont-day/
https://www.vermontfarmersfoodcenter.org/onlinemarket
SPRING WELLNESS HOURS
Scheduling by appointment only. Cell (802)345-5244, email: PetrasWellnessStudio@gmail.com
Petra's Wellness Studio is located at The Dana Center, 41 East Center Street, Rutland, Vermont.
Petra O’Neill, Petra‘s Wellness Studio's sole practitioner has provided holistic integrated therapeutic wellness in Vermont since 1996.