Raise your hand if at least one family member has supported you in your yoga or wellness journey. 🙋🏻‍♀️ Maybe it was something small like a new mat for your birthday, or pushing dinner back by an hour. Maybe it was something huge, like bringing you to your first yoga class, circle, or reading. If you're lucky, your family are the first ones to cheer you on on your path to wellness, self-discovery, and growth.

Many of you have heard my family yoga story. During lockdown, my dad Marty began attending my virtual classes just as a way to spend time with me. I was living 800 miles away and it was something we could share from afar. But he got invested in the yoga too, and when things started to open up again, he found an in-person yoga studio near him. When I moved back to Georgia last year, we were able to practice at that studio together, in-person. Now we both teach yoga here at MPW. I teach Deep Stretch on Wednesday nights and Marty teaches Gentle Vinyasa on Thursday nights.

It has been weird and wonderful to share this journey with my dad. Back in 2015 when I did my teacher training, my dad very graciously volunteered to be my practice student in the cramped bedroom of a rented condo on Thanksgiving Day. I nervously fumbled my words while he tried not to slip and slide on the poorly placed rug, but when the practice class was over, his feedback was very positive. In 2023, I was his practice student. He was a lot better than I was back then, but hey, I blame the slippery floor and my belly-full of turkey.

Steine family yoga on the beach

The point is, the people you live with and the people you love are going to be affected by your yoga practice, whether you intend to share it or not. It's inevitable. You'll seem different, you'll shine brighter. But isn't it an extra special gift when your loved ones celebrate your shine and share in your passion?

If you're interested in sharing yoga with your family, keep an eye out for more information about our upcoming Mother's Day and Father's Day workshops. You can bring any family member you want, whether they're related by blood, marriage, or choice.

There are some other workshops coming up too. You can still sign up for Tamila's monthly Yoga Nidra series - the next session is on Sunday, April 28th. It’s a fantastic way to achieve deep rest and rejuvenation.

The kundalini series was also a hit! If you loved it and are hoping for more, you're in luck. Look out for a survey coming later this week where you can indicate your interest and availability for the next kundalini series.

Bio-well Scans are a great way to explore your energy body beyond yoga and heal the subtle aspects of yourself. For members, it's FREE. Non-members - You can send an email to staff@manypathwellness.com to inquire about scheduling. Members - As of right now, I've already reached out to a few members and scheduled their initial scans. If you haven't heard from me yet, expect to hear from me within the next two weeks to schedule your first free scan!

In love and light 💗,

Jo-Jo