Well, we have been officially open for in-studio classes for a month, and we are hopeful that we can continue to build momentum. It would be so helpful if you could take just a couple moments to fill out the survey linked here (and described below) so we can plan for the winter months. And, as a bit of an incentive, everyone who fills it out and includes an email address will get entered into a raffle to win a 5-class card!

As we move into the colder months, I am reminded of how important my yoga practice is to keeping me healthy and stable, especially when I am unable to be outdoors as much. I know that a lot of you are feeling inertia as we adjust to less light and cooler temperatures. In fact, energetically, it makes sense to slow down a bit at this time of year rather than ramp up. Unfortunately, our society does not allow for an energetic shift at certain times of year, so we need to create our own.

O2 Yoga is primarily a heat and strength building practice, but it doesn't have to create more stress. Our goal is to find as many ways for you to get the practice you need, be it in-studio, at home, or both (check out the new class card and membership options below.) For some, being at home can be incredibly stressful and distracting; for others, it really works. Whatever works for you, make an effort to maintain, or get back to, a regular practice, whatever that means to you, but definitely practice more than once a month! Like anything worthwhile, yoga practice takes commitment, effort, and also a level of compassion.

And speaking of compassion, guess what, none of us is perfect! Honestly, I have to remind myself of this often. I never feel like I am doing enough, especially when it comes to the business side of O2 Yoga. You see, this is my life's passion, but it is also a business. I am constantly wondering: Why are we not getting more students coming back to classes? Where are all the pre-pandemic regulars? Am I doing enough outreach on social media? Am I doing the right kind of social media outreach? What am I missing? What should I focus on more? Am I giving everyone in the class enough attention? (I worry that I am not able to focus on everyone in the classes as much as I want to, partly because I am literally teaching two classes at the same time, online and in-person, with headphones in and trying to be aware of what people are seeing, hearing, and feeling from their perspective.) Am I doing enough outreach to the community? Am I doing enough for my staff? Am I enough period??

This is where you can come in and let us know what you are thinking and how you are feeling about us, your yoga practice, and this new normal that is the not quite post-COVID world. I don't know about you, but this past year and a half has taken a toll on my mind, body, soul, confidence, sense of safety, and sense of feeling whole. So much feels out of place, missing, and confusing. But I can honestly say that when I get on my mat, it makes me feel more whole and solid. The world can be harsh in the best of times, but I feel like I am a little less knocked off balance when I have practiced recently. I can only say that we are doing the very best that we can in a difficult situation, and we would find it so helpful to hear from you, especially if your ideas are constructive and compassionate. What can we do to help you get back to/stay on your mat?

Big love,

In case you missed it, we have just launched another Sunday class for you! Join Jimena in-studio or online each Sunday at 5 p.m. for a one-hour O2 Power class.

Sign up for tomorrow's class via MindBody.

We are doing our best to streamline the registration process. We want you to practice with us often, and not stress about simply signing up! Here are some helpful tips when purchasing classes and registering:

Here are our current options/pricing, with upcoming holiday deals listed below.

Please take just a few minutes to answer our short survey to let us know what you are thinking and how you are doing. And, most importantly, please tell us how we can help you navigate these challenging times. You will be entered into a drawing to win a 5 class card as our thanks!

Join Mimi for a very special bird-themed Thanksgiving class on Thursday, November 25th at 9:30 a.m. Registration is $30/person, and includes a link to a special cooking video and recipe for Mimi's famous "Un-Chicken" Pot Pie. Just in time for the holidays!

Registration will open soon to join us on Thanksgiving, in-person or online. Go to MindBody: https://tinyurl.com/mbo2y

All proceeds will go the charitable branch of O2 Yoga, NicaLove.

We have several holiday specials for you to gift to family members, friends, and yourself! These specials will launch on Thanksgiving (Thursday, November 25th) and will run through Christmas (Saturday, December 25th.)

*Fine print: All holiday discounted class cards must be activated on or before March 1st.

Join Elliott the final Tuesday of each month for a tour through the Astanga primary series. We'll have time before practicing to talk through the narrative of the sequence, and after to break down poses and talk about modifications.

Date: Tuesday, November 30th

Time: 7-8:30 p.m. Eastern Time

Registration fees: $30 in-studio, $25 streaming

Location: In-studio and online via Zoom. The Zoom link will be sent to livestream registrants 25-30 minutes before the workshop begins.

Please let us know if you have any feedback and questions by emailing us and connecting with us on social media (links at the bottom of this message).

Check out the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website (CDC) for detailed information on COVID-19.