When Shift Happens

10/05/2026

Three Simple Fall Practices

As fall becomes cooler, drier, and more changeable, Ayurveda reminds us that a little more warmth, nourishment, and rhythm can go a long way.

1. Eat at consistent times.
Instead of skipping meals or eating whenever you can, try giving your body a predictable rhythm. Regular meals, especially making lunch your main meal, support digestion, energy, and a steadier nervous system.

2. Choose warm over cold.
Swap just one cold or dry meal for something warm and nourishing: oatmeal instead of cold cereal, soup instead of a cold sandwich, or roasted vegetables instead of a raw salad. Small seasonal shifts can help balance fall’s cool, dry qualities.

3. Bookend your day.
Choose one simple practice to begin your morning and one to close your evening. Start your day with warm lemon water or a morning walk to connect with nature. In the evening, try a few minutes of breathing, gentle movement, or simply going to bed at a consistent time. Creating these small anchors can bring more rhythm and steadiness to your day; it doesn’t need to be complicated to make a difference.

Want to understand why these small changes matter?
Join Kamie for Transformed by Rhythm: Aligning with Nature’s Rhythms Through Ayurveda, where we’ll explore why each of these practices is important, the Ayurvedic wisdom and modern science behind them, and how the rhythms of food, sleep, movement, and daily habits influence digestion, energy, and nervous system health.

Most importantly, you’ll learn how to make these practices realistic and sustainable for your life because wellness doesn’t need to feel like another job.

https://momence.com/Big-River-Yoga/Fall-Ayurveda-Workshop%3A-Aligning-with-Nature%E2%80%99s-Rhythms/143533007?skipPreview=true

09/29/2026

🕯️ CANDLELIGHT RESTORATIVE YOGA + YOGA NIDRA 🌙
Release the Week • Rest • Restore • Breathe

Friday, October 16, 2026
7:00–8:15 PM
All Levels • In Studio at Big River Yoga

What if, instead of ending your week by doing more, you gave yourself permission to do less?

Join us for a peaceful evening of Candlelight Restorative Yoga + Yoga Nidra designed to help you step away from the busyness and constant doing of everyday life and ease into the weekend feeling more grounded, rested, and renewed.

Surrounded by the soft glow of candlelight, we’ll begin with gentle movement and intentional breathing before settling into fully supported restorative yoga poses using bolsters, blankets, and props.

Then, we’ll transition into Yoga Nidra—or yogic sleep—a guided practice of deep relaxation that allows the body to become profoundly still while awareness remains present.

🌙 Quiet some of the outside noise
🕯️ Settle the nervous system
✨ Release physical and mental tension
🌿 Create space for stillness and rest
💛 Ease into your weekend feeling restored

Restorative yoga isn’t about stretching deeper, achieving a pose, or working harder. It’s an invitation to do less and receive more.

No previous yoga experience is necessary. Modifications will be offered so you can find the support and comfort your body needs. Come as you are. Get cozy. Release the week behind you. And give yourself the space to simply rest, breathe, and restore.

This class is held in person at Big River Yoga.

09/29/2026

🍂 TRANSFORMED BY RHYTHM: Aligning with Nature’s Rhythms Through Ayurveda

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
⏰ 1:00–2:30 PM
📍 Big River Yoga

As we move into the colder, darker months, nature begins to slow down—and our bodies often ask us to do the same.

Ayurveda teaches us that when we live in greater rhythm with nature, we can better support digestion, energy, sleep, resilience, and overall well-being.

Join Kamie Slegers for a practical 90-minute Ayurveda workshop exploring simple ways to bring more rhythm and stability into your everyday life.

We’ll explore:

🍁 Dinacharya — creating a realistic Ayurvedic daily routine
🔥 Agni — digestive fire and why meal timing matters
🕰️ The Ayurvedic Clock — understanding the natural rhythms of the day
🌿 Fall support — grounding foods, herbs, movement, and self-care
❄️ Preparing for winter — simple ways to support your body and mind as the season changes
🌙 Bookending your day — supportive morning and evening rituals that don’t have to be complicated

Wellness shouldn’t feel like another job.

This workshop is about finding a few realistic, sustainable practices that work with your life. Small, consistent shifts can create meaningful change.

No previous experience with Ayurveda is needed.

👉 Register for TRANSFORMED BY RHYTHM: Aligning with Nature’s Rhythms Through Ayurveda: https://momence.com/Big-River-Yoga/Transformed-by-Rhythm%3A-Aligning-with-Nature%E2%80%99s-Rhythms-Through-Ayurveda/143533007?skipPreview=true

✨ Want to attend all three Ayurveda workshops this Fall & Winter? Register for the 3-Workshop Series and save $10, plus Big River Yoga members receive an additional 10% off.

3-Workshop Series: https://momence.com/l/lkhBQ2jx

Kamie Slegers is a Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, yoga therapist, herbalist, and wellness educator with more than 25 years of experience in holistic wellness. She holds master’s-level training in Ayurvedic Nutrition and Herbalism and is currently pursuing advanced specialization in Panchakarma treatments.

03/30/2026

✨Meet Kamie Slegers ,the newest member of our BRY teaching Team! ✨

🗓️ Kamie is teaching weekly Wednesday Restorative Yoga at 7pm.

She brings her wealth of experience in yoga therapy, restorative yoga, Ayurveda, craniosacral, and bodywork to her classes. Her classes are intentionally slower, supportive, and adaptable to give you practical tools of gentle movement, breath, and rest to calm your nervous system and help you stay grounded. In classes with Kamie you can expect a delicious mix of gentle movement, guided breath work, and super supportive restorative yoga postures to provide a space for deep rest and renewal. Kamie weaves nurturing hands-on adjustments, head and neck massage, and gentle craniosacral work into her classes to enhance relaxation and tension release. Come for the yoga, stay for the hands-on healing touch! 👐

We're excited to have you, ! WELCOME! 💙

03/24/2026

Wednesdays, 7:00 - 8:00 PM with Kamie Slegers
Location: Big River Yoga

All Levels | Restorative yoga is a gentle and nurturing class that focuses on relaxation and recovery of the body and nervous system. Class aims to help reduce stress, promote healing, and build a sense of calm, inner peace. Most poses are done on the floor and are held for 5 minutes or more with the support of props such as bolsters, blankets and blocks. This is a slow-paced practice that invites stillness, deep breathing, and relaxation for all levels. Beginners are welcome.

03/16/2026

03/10/2026

Hello friends!

I’m excited to share that I’m expanding my practice and currently have openings available for bodywork, yoga therapy, and alternative medicine sessions.

My work supports a whole-body, whole-lifestyle approach to wellness, including guidance around:
-Yoga therapy and therapeutic movement
-Nutrition and lifestyle support
-Herbal wellness
-Improving sleep and rest patterns
-Bodywork and nervous system support

I work with clients who are looking for support with digestive issues, women’s health, stress and nervous system balance, pain or tension in the body, and making sustainable life changes. Every session is personalized and focused on helping your body return to balance.

Whether you’re looking for hands-on bodywork, personalized yoga therapy, or guidance for lifestyle and wellness changes, I’d love to connect.

Message me to learn more or to schedule a session. Thank you for supporting local holistic care! https://whenshifthappens.org/private-sessions-2/

03/03/2026

https://www.vagaro.com/cl/IHhTeAJJhU8sDAUWWxja8PGsOdQ25t-Wjhdr8D9ctT4=.

Achieving Your Healthy Weight — An Ayurvedic Guide to Weight Management 2 hr
Weight can feel complicated—shaped by culture, emotions, stress, metabolism, and self-image. In this class, we’ll explore a refreshingly sane Ayurvedic approach to healthy weight that honors the whole person: body, mind, and spirit. Rather than chasing unrealistic standards, we’ll learn how Ayurveda helps you identify what your body is naturally designed to do, and how to create sustainable change when imbalance is truly present. Discover how your prakriti (constitution) influences your natural build, appetite, habits, and weight tendencies—clarifying the difference between being naturally lean vs. underweight, or naturally sturdy vs. overweight. Focus on strengthening agni (metabolic fire)—Ayurveda’s foundation for balanced digestion, stable metabolism, and long-term vitality. Leave with practical, personalized tools for what to eat, when to eat, and how to eat, plus guidance on exercise and lifestyle rhythms that support your unique physiology. Perfect for anyone who wants a grounded, holistic path toward healthy weight—without shame, extremes, or burnout.