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Saying "yes" to sunshine... As I interact with my high schoolers every day, I am struck by their disconnection from themselves and their bodies. For many of them, the whole world exists under the glass cases of their cell phone screens. As a school teacher, I get to call them out of that space—with help of the beloved Yondr pouches that hold their precious phones—and I call them into a learning experience. I help them connect the dots and create new neural pathways. Instead o

A Handwritten Note — From Me to You Watch Brigette and Emilee talk Special Events ✨ Special Events for May Friday, May 1 | 5:30 PM MoTiYoGaChi A rhythmic movement experience blending Tai Chi, yoga, movement, and energy work. Register Here Saturday, May 2 | 6:00 PM Community Connection + Sound Bath Register Here Sunday, May 3 | 4:00 PM Moms, Mandalas + Mindful Moments Register Here Tuesday, May 5 | 4:00 PM FREE Class for Educators 🍎 Register Here Thursday, May 7 | 6:45 PM Rei

Check out our upcoming events with this video from Emilee and Brigette CHOOSING THE PATH THAT FEELS LIKE SUNSHINE Spring has a way of reminding us to turn toward what sustains us. The things that nourish us—movement, breath, community, rest, purpose—are like sunshine for the soul. They help us grow through difficult seasons and carry us from harder chapters into smoother ones. This month, instead of focusing on what you want to stop or change, what if you simply chose what fe

A Debrief from the Grassroots team We are so grateful, as a community of healers and leaders, to offer space to the Tahoe Basin this last Friday for connection. It was a beautiful chaos of love and pure will put on by our providers and facilitated by our community members. I, for one, left a lot fuller and charged for the serious work we do. As I connected with students over the weekend to sort out bookings and confirm payment from our flurry at the front desk, I was amaze

Since I was 19, I've known that my job in this world is to be a light. By that I meant that I knew I was supposed to bring joy and kindness to the world- to be a bearer of goodness. This higher purpose drew me through college and to my career as an Educator. My effusive passion for this purpose was recently stated in feedback of teacher appreciation from my students at the high school. They noted the passion and joy that I bring to the classroom. My ability to serve without b

Hello, Grassroots Satsang. Welcome to Mid-February. As you may have noticed, we did not have a February Newsletter (because I was in India!… more on that below), but here we are in the middle of this month, and Brigette and I would like to update you on the happenings at Grassroots in the coming month. Lots of things for your perusal including the Bowl of Soul, Reiki Certification, Polyvagal workshops and more! Me with Satsang sign at the Vedanta Academy in India. Register

This morning I attended Brigette’s Sunday Morning Bliss—a beautiful blend of meditation on the lunar influences, paired with delicious mindful movement. On our mat, we often explore philosophies and physics of life. In our practice, we get to experiment with these philosophies and physics and a good teacher like Brigette weaves these ideas through our practice. With time, we begin to translate these physics and philosophies into our life. What I found today was that two thing

Happy new year to us! On New Years’ Day, I had the privilege of joining Bridget’s 10a class with all of our bright faced bushy-tailed yoga students who were starting their New Year off in the vein of self-care and mental health. Yay! The class was full with joy and enthusiasm -- and even a few new faces. Welcome, new students! We are glad you are with us! Then, later that day, I had the privilege and pleasure of teaching the 5:30p class for Tina. We only had a handful of st

If you are feeling the fatigue of the season, just remember--while giving and connecting is wonderful--it can also be a lot for your body and mind. Grassroots is here for you if you need a quick getaway to some inner peace and quiet. Whether it’s a sojourn into the self through yoga, group fitness, or meditation, Grassroots gives you a chance to get away from it all and find your center. And don't forget: we are here to get through the holidays, and we also here for you when

What's up, December? How YOU doing? Grassroots is Unfurling... are you ready? Are you ready to grow? Are you ready to dive in on the version of you that you have been willing to come forth? Do you envision a happier, more patient, agile, compassionate version of yourself? We are ready to help you up your game—whatever your goal is. "How?" (you ask with an upturned smile....) Well, that’s sort of our mission at Grassroots. 🌱 Let me take a moment to explain. --- Sats

My two and a half years in apprentice-ship as a yoga student with Lorilyn at Tahoe Rising. It was December 2021 and my friend Muriel had invited me to check out “this new studio” in midtown South Lake Tahoe. Murle and I decided to meet outside the studio in the frosty air of this cold, winter morning. I arrived 10 minutes early and got cold waiting in my car. I was also nervous about being late, so after a quick text to Muriel that I would meet her inside, I forged ahead i

"Meet me in Downward Dog" Oh, how I love this phrase. A common refrain in any yoga class that has vinyasa or “flow” is the phrase, “Meet...

Okay, let’s just be honest. The world does not need another factory pumping out 6,000 identical black leggings this week. We’re already...

Wow! What a weekend! Emilee here. This Friday we had our Open House, and we were so happy to see so much of the community come out to...

Happy September! Squirrels remind me of this time of year. They might have that summer steal-your-chips-while-you’re-out-in-the-water...

Ever felt like you’re wandering the gym like a lost sock in the laundry? You know you're supposed to move your body, but you're not...

The word fitness has so much “attachment” to it, doesn’t it? When we think of Fitness, it is possible that a spandex-clad, spritely human...

If you’re thinking about coming to your first class at Grassroots and Fitness Yoga Center — welcome! We’re so glad you found us. Trying...

Pain. It’s an interesting thing. For weeks I have been harboring a hip flexor “injury.” And I’m not even sure where it came from. This...

Want to listen to me read this post? You can here . Sometimes I just like to reflect on what's happening in my life and in my practice....