June Newsletter
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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 of staring at glassy, slack-jawed teens, slouched over rectangles, I see brilliant light from their eyes as their minds begin to grasp deeper and more meaningful language and ideas.
That is the gift of being a teacher: the ability to call students back to something more meaningful.
As the month flips to June, I am ever-more excited about what we are doing at Grassroots and what that call means for our community. Our calendars opened for long days and warm nights, we can all take part in the full-tilt of expression of our humanity as we laugh, breathe, and move together this summer. ☀️
This is not simply an exercise in the body; this is an exercise of the mind and of the human spirit. Our theme for our Summer Program is to “GET IRL.” For those not familiar with colloquialisms from video games, IRL means “in real life.” This summer will be injected with fun, novelty, and meaningful experiences that build community that take part, not in a virtual reality, but the real one we all share. From getting outside to getting into our bodies, we come together to connect with ourselves and with each other.
I would like to personally invite our Grassroots Community into our Wonder and Awe Documentary and Discussion on Sunday, June 14th from 4p-6:30. I consider this the launching point of the catalytic movement that will get us into our bodies and off our screens.
And I can't help but wonder, How might we nudge the needle towards a happier and more connected community?
Check out all the cool stuff below to find your sunshine this summer.
Cheers! 🌱
-Emilee
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES - getting into "real life" this summer.
PARK YOGA. @Carriage Square Park off Winnie on Mondays (5:30p) and Friday (9a) for studio class. Mills Park during the Farmer’s Market Saturday (9a- south of pavilion). *Farmer's Market class is donation-based with all proceeds going to Boys and Girls Club of Northern Nevada.
BEACH YOGA. @Reagan Beach in South Lake Tahoe Wednesday (8:45a).
YOGA HIKE. With Brigette, Location TBD. 7/18. https://momence.com/l/R5hJPD5x
SUP YOGA @Reagan Beach in South Lake Tahoe Tuesdays (8a). Come explore a yog adventure with your own board, or rent a board from us.
Three dates:
✴️ ✴️ COMMUNITY VIEWING EVENT. THIS ONE IS A BIG DEAL! ✴️ ✴️
Grassroots is inviting the community in for a free movie viewing. We will be showing a locally filmed documentary and discussing how we can shift our familes and our community from tech and into nature. Don’t miss this chance to connect with other like-minded people about our tech-addled world. Our own Wanda and Steve La Russa will be facilitating this event and we look forward to meeting new members who want to connect.
Please extend this invitation to anyone who think might benefit from a little nudge to get into nature.
Annnnd.... you can pick more than one! ;-)
💜 REIKI CIRCLE. Reiki circles are about coming together to connect and share healing and community. First Thursday of every month. Next one is Thursday, June 4 @6:45p https://momence.com/l/OehAVzo1
💛 WYLD ADVENTURES Join Evelyn for New Moon (AM) and Full Moon (PM) Wyld walks. Guided adventures in celebration of our lunar cycle. Mysticism and nature collide.
SUN | 5/31 full moon 7:30p https://momence.com/l/oAh1DOrg
SAT | 6/13 new moon 8:30a https://momence.com/l/qahovgP9
SUN | 6/28 full moon 7:30p https://momence.com/l/P0h8AOVA
SAT | 7/18 new moon 8:30a https://momence.com/l/lkh2lV42
FRI | 7/31 full moon 7:30p https://momence.com/l/rqhRx9vO
SAT | 8/15 new moon 8:30m https://momence.com/l/rqhRx9vO
SUN | 8/30 full moon 7:30p https://momence.com/l/mXh7q1wy
💙 GUIDED MEDITATION WITH PATT. Join the next Meditation: Doorway to Contentment with Patt and learn how to meditate. You can get sneak previews of this course when you attend her donations-based yoga on Sundays @11:15a.
Register for her courses:
Monday course https://momence.com/l/nmhzbkyb
Tuesday course https://momence.com/l/BGhdzBlZ
🧡 SOUND HEALING Lots of sound offerings happening every month. First Saturday, Third Friday, and last Sunday of every month. We are adding a new Sound Healer to our schedule soon; please welcome Samantha if you see her!
First Saturday 6/6 @6p https://momence.com/l/GBhlyLqK
Third Friday 6/19 @5:30p https://momence.com/l/5ehyeLBd
Last Sunday 6/28 @6p https://momence.com/l/Lbh1OrL2
🩵 KIDS’ YOGA ADVENTURES. Bring your kids, ages 3-8 to Escape Turasa with Emilee. Family fun adventure.
SUN 6/21 https://momence.com/l/WQhq6WD0
💚 MOMMY AND ME. FRIDAYS @11A We will be keeping our Mommy and Me class on Fridays. This has a special drop in of $15. Come enjoy some playful movement with baby in tow. Also, you get to meet a cool new community!
❤️ BEING SOCIAL
CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT Grassroots will be holding a community event of a family Cornhole Tournament on Sunday 7/26. More details to come.
BOOK CLUBS- STARGIRL AND ANXIOUS GENERATION. We are going to be adding in some intellectual stimulation by way of philosophy this summer with your own English teacher. Join a book club. June will be Sundays from 6:30p-7:30 https://momence.com/l/dahvwx6R
DEEPEN YOUR STUDY
🖤 ADVANCED PRACTIONER’S CLASS: ASHTANGA. This class is for our yoga instructors out there who want to challenge themselves. We will be working on Ashtanga series in June from 8a-9, led by Emilee. There will be minimal cueing of for poses and instructors will rotate. 6/7 is the first class https://momence.com/l/rqhRJPjk
💚 ROPES. Get upside down with Emilee in this special offering. There will be 30-minute group classes on Mondays @10a-10:30 and Saturdays @11a-11:30. Class sizes are limited to 6 students.
Pre-registration required.
Mondays
Saturdays:
💙 BADA$$ YOGA. Kayla is still holding down Tuesdays and Thursdays with an intense power class designed to build strength and stamina. Find new heights in this deep, deep, deeply challenging class.
💛 BARRE YOGA. Tina is teaching Barre Yoga on the final Thursday of every month. 6/25 https://momence.com/l/WQhqbgQy
MASSAGE. Need some self-care?
Stephanie is a wonder with her skills of massage. She really has a magical way of working through stiff or injured parts of the body. She also helps with your heart with a special Open Heart Consultation with Cacoa. And did you know, very likely your Health Savings Account (HSA) might work for your membership? You will feel very cared for during your time with her.
Book with a massage with Stephanie
PERSONAL TRAINING. We currently have two trainers who are taking new clients.
Yukari Mateos who is an absolute genius with brain-body connection. Text or Call 775 351 6599
Tessa is a little spitfire who will make sure you leave feeling sore. I’m currently enjoying working with her. Text or Call 775 443 9500
PRIVATE SUMMER YOGA PARTIES – ADULTS, KIDS, CORPORATE
It’s summer and it’s time for parties that go outside. You can rent the space for a yoga party to escape the heat, or let us bring the yoga to you. We offer a variety of class types and experiences that can bring your community a little closer. Reach out to us by email at info@grassrootsyogacenter.com to set up your personalized experience.
What are we doing? What does Grassroots offer?
People need access to a place where they can feel and not be judged. Where they can speak and listen to their bodies to find their healing. And this should not be a privilege to those with money or time. Mental health starts with us taking care of ourselves, and Grassroots is the community that is built by it’s members showing up for each other and for themselves.
And all I can think is, “Hells yeah!”
This is not about me, although I am grateful for the abundance of love and affection I get… this is about all of you. This is about each of us taking ownership for what we need in this one life to fully participate in it. There are many times I pull up to take a class, and I think, thank goodness this space is here. Getting into your body isn’t easy, and it definitely is a learning journey-- full of ups and downs-- but ultimately, Grassroots teaches us: we got this and we got each other.
So join us for summer. Let’s get off our phones, televisions, and consoles. Let’s join our friends for sound baths, take our kids to the yoga classes, and bond with our mates during yoga hikes. This isn’t about doing “yoga,” it’s about carving time to check in with the reality of life. Let’s move and breath and laugh together.
We love and appreciate you!
Sending you SO much love for this wonderful summer ahead of us. Don't hesitate to reach out with questions! We are here to help!
- Emilee and Brigette 💚
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