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January 2026 Newsletter

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 students, but the practice was powerful and I felt so connected to our regulars. Lastly, I ended my New Years Day by joining the enchanting Reiki circle which had 10 participants, not including Karen, Patt, Holly and myself as facilitators. In the opening circle where people introduce themselves, I was so touched by what these individuals want for themselves this year.


 New Years Day brought the power of community so clearly to mind my mind and my heart. I continued to be humbled by the important work we are doing at Grassroots in supporting one another's mental health.


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As we step into this next year of the horse, there is so much for us to consider on how we show up for our lives. I find a yoga practice to be an esteemed part of personal development. When you show up on your mat and it's just you and your mat (and the suggestions from the teacher), you learn a lot about how you operate in the world. You learn about how your brain responds to stress, praise, and triumph. You get to see, in slow motion, the mechanical workings of your mind. The fact that we have the ability to think about our thinking and consciously improve our thoughts is utterly awe-inspiring... if you think about it. 🤪


The joy of this community at Grassroots is the fact that we are all showing up to improve ourselves. I love walking into a room full of people who are there to do better than they did last time. It is a remarkable thing that cannot be overstated as I know the effects of the time spent in reflection with intentional rediection of my thoughts, are teh blossoms in my heart of self-discovery.


Now, I’ve been informed that the horse is about power and independence as we charge toward our highest purpose. And for my own life and practice, I am trying to walk with grace through difficulty. The previous year of the snake implies that we were coiled and waiting and now this year of the horse is giving us opportunity to run wild and free. With all the new classes coming on to the schedule and new membership opportunities, there's so much freedom and wyldness to be had! (To find some Wyld events, check out our schedule!)


So wherever you are with your resolutions for this New Year, we hope that you will anchor in with us at Grassroots a little bit more. All of the instructors, Bridget, and I are here to support you in 100% of what it is you're trying to cultivate in your life, in your heart, and in your body. By being a part of our community you are growing our Satsang and we are so grateful to have you.


Check out Brigette's and Emilee's latest video

 


Circles at Grassroots

Did you know that Grassroots has smaller groups that run within our larger community? Due to the fastidious dedication of our instructors, you can get connected a smaller community within our larger group. I consider these “circles” because a few of them show up in the form of group texts on my phone. These groups are cultivated and tended by our beautiful instructors. I would like to introduce you to four circles you are welcome to join:


  • Reiki Circle: Karen McCraw is our resident Reiki facilitator. Monthly, she holds a weekly Reiki circle where anyone can come and receive Reiki. Additionally, she is working on certifying Reiki Healers for both level 1 (happening February) and Level 2 (happening this fall). If you have not had a chance to try the Montly Reiki Circle, you should! There is something very powerful in the mechanism of using Reiki to heal your the aches and pains from life. If you are interested in reaching out to Karen to connect further, you can email her directly at Karenmolina04@gmail.com. This is a true gift to our space. ✨

  • Wyld Series: Evelyn Grime is our instructor for all of our Wyld Classes. Through that lens, she does Wyld Walks (sunshine or moonlit mindful walks through nature) and her Wyld Meditation (every Wednesday at 4p). Additionally, she also is working on a series for January that works with stones. You can text her at 775.781.4148 to find more about what she does. She did a reading for me this last week that utterly blew my mind. 💕

  • Brigette’s Moonshine Blog: If you haven’t gotten a chance to check out and subscribe to Brigette’s blog, you should. She takes her study of the moon and it’s effects on us to a whole new level in her bi-monthly newsletter Moonshine. It is a concise and elegant review of astrological information with practical applications for your yoga and creative process. Check our her deep wisdom HERE. 🌕

  • Emilee’s Philosophy Group: I find that my favorite thing is to discuss the philosophy of yoga and practical application of yoga through life. I know I keep mentioning a book study with the book Body Thrive by Cate Stillman as our next philosophical application, but I'm dragging my feet! (Sorry!) I hope you will forgive me as I transition into this new version of 2026. Text my personal number at 775-220-4605 if you want to talk anything yoga. It would bring me joy to connect with you about yoga. 🙏

  • Stephanie's Full Circle Massage: I can speak first hand to the eloquence of her massage. She is gifted and talented as a Reiki Level I and Level II with such a tremendous amount of tender care in her work. My aching body really needed her help, and I felt 100% better after my 90 minutes with her. To book her massage, reserve your time HERE.

  • Students of Yukari: If you are a fan of Yukari, you should know she is taking private sessions. The first session is 2 hours with her when she does a total intake of your body from head to toe. Can you imagine Yukari putting all of her attention into the mechanics of your body (or your mind)? If you are looking to level up your fitness, book time with her by reaching out to her directly at 775.351.6599. (I am currently in the process of building her webpage. Soon!)


 

New classes are on the schedule!

Monday at 10a we are adding in All-Levels Flow with Amy Crittenden

Mondays at 4:30p we are adding a 30-minute meditation with Pat Quinn Davis on

Tuesdays & Thursdays at 6:00a we are adding a First Light Power Flow with Shannon Kossick.

Tuesdays at 4:00p we are adding a great class for our Educators called Presence and Posture with Carla Fritchie.

We will be continuing our Sweet, Short, and Sweat 45-minute class Power-Ish Flow on Saturdays at 10a with Emilee

For Thursdays at 7:00p in January, yoga teacher and training Sherry Stofko is holding her Karma Yoga Class. This class is a DONATIONS-BASED CLASS for her yoga teacher certification. Bring friends to support our new yoga teacher.

We are also adding a Friday at 9:00a class with Brigette. This will be an All-Levels Flow as well.

ALSO, we will be permanently holding our karma yoga class, taught by Pat Quinn-Davis which will be held on Sundays at 11:15 AM weekly.

Let’s keep the new classes



Part of our objective in throwing so many new classes on the schedule this month is that we are trying to build up our schedule to support more of the Carson City Community. Our goal is to sustain these new classes. Vote for classes you want to keep based on attendance. In order for the class to stick, the classes must have an average of five students over two months. Use this as a chance to invite your family and loved ones to come yoga and try to help us build a better habits together.


 


Karma Clean



Want to get into the community? We will be holding monthly Karma Clean hours. This is an opportunity for you to serve karma to the studio and help us take care of our wonderful space that can always use a little more beautification. It truly does take a village to run a 10,000 square foot building, and we are grateful for all the people who contribute to our purpose with their individual contributions by washing blankets, sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning the props, replacing the toilet paper and napkins, and taking out the trash. Each of these little tasks help us keep this space welcoming and inviting for the people who need it.


This month's Karma Clean will be January 1/11 following the 11:15p class.



 


Kids’ Yoga



I am exploring kids yoga through the game Turasa. This is an exceptional game for building relationships with your kids in a way that has them using their bodies in a way that gets them off the screen. The game is fun and exciting, and I am inviting those of you with children between the ages of 3-12 to join us. I am holding TWO Turasa Kids’ Yoga classes


 January 11th during the karma yoga class at 11:15 https://momence.com/l/OehjQq9W


January 23rd at 5:30 https://momence.com/l/J1hRl7bj


*Children ages 5 to 12 can attend without an adult children ages 3 to 5 need a grown up to stay present


 


Upcoming Special Events


Friday 1.9 | 5:30p | Yoga Nidra with Molly Dahl

Join Molly Dahl on Friday for a Yoga Nidra. Yoga Nidra means “yogic sleep” and this class is designed to lower you brain levels that will help you rest while also helping you take care of your body. Molly Dahl is a deeply studied restorative and ayurvedic instructor. We are very blessed to have her.


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 Saturday 1.10 | 2:30p-5:30p $30 | Yoga for Immunity and Workshop with Ken Ziegler and Missus brown.

There will be cacao and yoga and are sharing a recipes that are healthy and steeped in Ayurvedic wisdom.


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Friday 1.16 | 5:30p | 90-Minute Sound and Restore with Erika and Wanda $30

We will have our sound and restore with Erica Olivas and Wanda La Russa.

The cost of this is $30.

All-In members get 50%

 

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Friday 1.30 | 4p | Bowl of Soul

Evelyn is putting together a magical brew of self-care strategies in her Bowl of Soul Event. There are more details to come, but Brigette will be teaching her Chakra Cleanse Class during our 5:30p window. Stay tuned for more details.


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Price Changes (revisited)

In case you missed it during our last video, we are shifting pricing. The purpose of this is to match market value AND add an incentive for those of you who would like to come more often.



 If you missed it, you can catch that HERE.



 Thank you for being a part of Grassroots. We look forward to blooming with you this 2026.


 Much love,


Emilee and Brigette 🌱



 
 
 

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