November Letter from Diana

I was recently in a class where rabbit pose was discussed. I heard 2 things I have never heard before. Using these new things, I was able to experience different sensations to a pose I had done many times. Not better or worse but new information was gathered. That’s the way of being human. We are easily entrained and prone to habituation. Habituation can be an issue that leads/assists with a poor connection between the body, mind and spirit. It can take us down a path that is not supportive of our highest good. 

• Drive a different way to work, school or grocery store. Challenge yourself to visit a different park every month. Give yourself an opportunity to see something different. 
• Listen to music you usually don’t. Like 80’s hair band, try classical. Challenge yourself to listen to world music for 15 minutes a day. Give yourself a chance to hear something different. 
• Pause before you eat a meal. Allow the aroma of the food ro reach your sense of smell. Smell your partner, kids or mouse mates. What smells nourish a feeling of calm? 
• Try a different restaurant each month. Occasionally, turn off electronics during a meal and immerse yourself in the taste and texture of the foods. 
• Allow yourself a few moments to feel the clothes on your skin, the ground under your feet or the weight and texture of your favorite crystal in your hand. 

Interested in hearing more? Ask me about trying my meditation class for free your first time. . 

Kathie VanNess

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New Mask/COVID Guidelines Effective August 1st, 2021

Due to the increase in COVID numbers and the Delta variant along with the newest information on the current vaccines not being effective for stopping the contraction or spread of this newest variant, we may need to adjust our mask and studio policies soon and quickly. We recommend that you leave your mask on at all times if you can. We are doing all we can to keep all safe and continue to be open to serve all of our clients. Our policy for any time you can take it off is listed here:

All entering the studio will need to sign and agree to these policies before participating in classes and private sessions.

While coming into the studio and moving around through the lobby and when not exercising, all must have a proper mask on covering nose and mouth fully. Masks MUST be worn and only taken off at the beginning of a class workout and put back on as soon as the workout is over. Please do not leave your space without your mask on. Due to the proximity and all she must take into consideration for her work and family, while working with Diana in private sessions, a mask must be worn at this time. This allows her to be able to offer assists and physical alignment work or reiki. While practicing in our classes, your mask may be taken off only during the workout/class and then replaced when completed and leaving your space/equipment. Please bring a plastic bag to put your mask in when it's off or put it in your personal bag. When your class is happening in the yoga and cardio/strength room, please do not go back into the rest of the studio without your mask on. Hot yoga classes will ONLY exit the back outside door to the yoga room and once all are in the room no one will be able to come back out into the studio. 

It is especially important that you do not come to the studio with any COVID symptoms or if you have been with people who have been exposed. You will not be charged for canceling if this is the case. Our staff will adhere to this as well. We will be maintaining spaciousness in our classes as we adapt and watch the unfolding of all the changes. Please keep distance between yourself and others while moving through the studio. We will continue using air purifiers and our UV lighting between classes and will be diligently sanitizing our equipment and all at the studio. 

We will still be offering Zoom classes. Please see the details at the bottom of this newsletter.

Please understand that we have clients and staff that are not and cannot be vaccinated at this time. The staff will be wearing masks while working and not exercising and many will still be wearing them while teaching even if exercising. We encourage anyone who feels the need to wear a mask to be comfortable doing so. K-N95 masks are recommended if you feel you need protection. We will continue to evaluate all as we continue and transition into the fall. We will adjust our policies as we feel they need to be. 

As we have traveled this journey with COVID, I (Diana) have learned much from many situations, professionals, and my continued education. Please consider these things as you continue your journey to wellness:

• There are many folks who cannot be vaccinated due to medical conditions. 
• Being vaccinated does not mean that you cannot spread or acquire the virus or all the variants.
• We have a few clients who were thought to be fully vaccinated (had both shots) and did not develop titers. Their physicians initiated these tests. The CDC has advised them to not get revaccinated at this time. I (Diana) have recommended to several of my clients and staff to discuss with their physicians getting titer tests to be sure they have developed or sustained titers if they are depending on the vaccination for protection. 

• For those participating via zoom, you must be visible on camera. We can not allow participants coming on with us without a camera option going forward for safety reasons.
• Be signed up at least 2 hours before the class begins
• Zoom link will be sent about 1 hour before class begins to your email 
• Be signed in 15 minutes before class 
• Ask all in your home to be off the internet for best reception for Zoom classes 
• You will be on mute during Zoom classes and can send a chat message to the instructor if needed. 
• For yoga classes, please leave savasana at the beginning or stay on the entire time to avoid being disruptive to the class.