Simple Graces

09/01/2026

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08/28/2026

Mountain Pose can seem like such a small moment in practice.

No big shape.

No sequence to follow.

No obvious effort.

There’s no next pose to move into yet.

And some days, that pause feels full.

The body may feel different than expected.

The mind may be busy.

The day may still be sitting close.

Mountain Pose doesn’t have to change any of that.

It just gives you a moment to arrive before moving on.

Some practices don’t need to carry you somewhere else to matter.

Sometimes they make enough room for you to notice the day you’re actually in.

08/24/2026

“May you be happy.
May you be at ease.
May you be free of danger.
May you be loved.”
There are many variations to the Metta Meditation Prayer. It is one I’ve taught to students of all ages. This version came to me two months ago when my family received gut-wrenching, life-altering news. I wear this necklace as a daily reminder of the power of the love and kindness we pour into the world, even when we are in the midst of our own pain and heartache. Maybe someone out there is sending you loving kindness right now. Can you pause and receive the love being sent to you? 🪽 🤍✨

08/16/2026

Reminder to use your Whitman Wellness Center YOGA class passes before 8/31!!!
Gift certificates for treatments will not change!!!

08/08/2026

Out of the office and off the mat for a summer break with the people who need me the most right now. The greatest gift I’ve ever received is the gift of motherhood. Through every smile and heartbreak, there’s no where I’d rather be than with these beautiful souls. 🤍🤍🤍🤍

08/05/2026

I’ve been practicing with blocks since my early 20’s. No shame in my yoga game. They offer support. They bring the floor to you. They give you peace of mind to be in the proper alignment for your body- not the person on the mat next to you. Why do so many people resist the concept of using blocks? Curious about how they can help you deepen your practice? Join Sanctuary Yoga + Wellness Collective for a block party tonight!

Move well. Age well.

Yoga blocks aren’t a shortcut… they’re one of the smartest tools in yoga.

We’re having a Block Party tonight… you should probably come.

YOGA BLOCK PARTY! Find More Ease in Every Pose

08/04/2026

Whitman Wellness Center Yoga clients….don’t forget to use your class passes before the end of August. After that tim, Jess Be Here Yoga Studio will be opening with its own opportunities for class passes and exciting unlimited monthly and yearly passes. 💚🤍

Practice with us all August long before we take a brief pause for the Jess Be Here Yoga Studio transition, Sep 1–11, 2026! We are so grateful to be on this journey with you.

There is so much coming up in fall 2026, into 2027 and beyond, and we cannot wait to share it with you. Whitman Wellness Center has always been a home and a hub for this community, and that will only continue to grow!!

For now, here is everything you need to know about class passes, valid through August 31, 2026:

We brought the 5-class pass back! We know some of you hold off on a 10 pass if you are not sure you will use it, so this is a lighter way to get your classes in!

One important note: all passes must be used by August 31 and will not carry into the jess be here fall schedule. If you hold multiple passes you may not be able to use in time, such as stacked monthly or unlimited yearly passes, please reach out to Cara by email before the 31st so we can take care of you personally. After that date, we will no longer have access to your MINDBODY account to see those balances.

Gift cards:  After August 31, WWC gift cards can no longer be used for Yoga classes. They can still be used for WWC treatments and certifications. 

Purchase at whitmanwellnesscenter.com/classes. Questions? Reach Cara at [email protected].

Blessings and love.
WWC

08/03/2026

Filled with gratitude for the unwavering love and support I allowed myself to receive at Setu. 🫶🏻 My intentions were to be the student and not the teacher, to turn off Mom mode for 48 hours, and to just be with myself through every raw emotion that came up. 🧘‍♀️ Having to step away from the physical practice of Yoga Asana has been a hard thing me to accept, but it is what my body needs in this present moment to heal and to be well. 🪷 This weekend was a lovely reminder of the other 7 Limbs of Yoga and how truly accessible they are for me as I navigate physical restrictions. More than anything, practicing with a community reminds us that even in our darkest, most painful human moments, someone is there to turn on the light for you and to show you the way through. ✨ Thank you jess be here • jess thompson for the gift of you and the community you brought together at this beautiful retreat. I cannot wait to be a part of jess be here yoga studio this Fall 💚and to find my way back to the mat with ease and grace. 🙏🏻

07/25/2026

A change of perspective to welcome serenity, surrender, and release. Sanctuary Yoga + Wellness Collective

07/23/2026

If you have Whitman Wellness Center Yoga Classes Passes, remember to use them before August 31st. 🪷 We are excited for the next chapter to unfold September 12th with Jess Be Here Yoga Studio making its home within the Wellness Center!!!!!