Pine Leaf Therapeutic Yoga

09/05/2026

Hi Everyone,
Thank you all for the fantastic turnout last week! Before our next session on Tuesday, I wanted to share a few important updates and housekeeping notes.

Class Timing & Door Policy
The studio incorrectly advertised our class start time as 7:30 PM. If you arrived on time but weren't able to get in, I sincerely apologize. Class starts at 7 PM.

Because this class guides students into a deep state of focus and meditation, opening the door even a few minutes after we begin can disrupt everyone's practice. Once you are familiar with the class flow, slipping in quietly becomes easier. That said, please do your best to arrive early to handle paperwork, payment, and get settled.

I completely understand that post-work schedules can be tight, and I would always rather you arrive a tiny bit late than miss out entirely. However, to preserve the meditation space, I reserve the right to decide when it is too late to join, after which the door will remain closed.

Housekeeping Notes
Yoga Mats: Please bring your own mat for at least the next two weeks if you have one. We used every single studio mat last week! I will be picking up more mats, bolsters, and larger, warmer blankets from SF on the 18th of this month.
Studio Temperature: I will make sure to warm up the studio before you arrive from now on, but please continue to bring layers just in case.
Punch Cards: You can purchase these at the studio using Venmo or a check. Please note that there is no physical card; I log your purchase and track your visits in our punch card book. I personally had trouble navigating the website to buy one online, though you are welcome to try if you are tech-savvy!

I am so looking forward to seeing you all this Tuesday!
Warmly,
Deb

Here are the fees:
PRICING
$15 - Drop In Fee
$125 - 10 Class Punch Card
​$200 - 20 Class Punch Card

09/02/2026

Our first class was tonight! Thanks to all who showed up.

Come join this group of folks who are serious about the fruits of meditation. Regular Attendence will allow me to help you with spinal alignment , building breath capacity, and developing some take home techniques for a personal daily practice. You will be exposed to a beautiful array of meditation experiences.

08/31/2026

BEGINNING TUESDAY SEPT 1

08/29/2026

Come join this group of folks who are serious about the fruits of meditation. Regular Attendence will allow me to help you with spinal alignment , building breath capacity, and developing some take home techniques for a personal daily practice. You will be exposed to a beautiful array of meditation experiences.

07/30/2026

Coming on Sept 1st every Tuesday Evening in Quincy

07/21/2026

Tuesday @ 12:30 on July 21 and 28 MY LAST YOGA AND MEDITATION CLASSES FOR THE SUMMER.

No Class in August. Beginning Sept 1st Yoga and Meditation class will be in the evenings 7 to 8 PM

Rhythm and Grace Studio Main Street Quincy

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07/07/2026

As a Viniyoga teacher and yoga therapist, I work with the whole person rather than focusing on isolated symptoms. Viniyoga addresses three of the five dimensions of the human system—the body, the breath, and the mind. Because these dimensions are interconnected, a change in one affects them all.
Think about what happens when you're suddenly startled. Your body tenses, your breathing changes, and your mind may race or freeze. The opposite is also true: when you calm the breath, the body begins to relax and the mind becomes quieter. When you focus the mind, the breath naturally steadies and the entire system becomes more balanced.
The five dimensions shown below are arranged from the least influential on the overall system (the physical body) to the most influential (our deepest emotional and inner well-being).
One of the unique strengths of Viniyoga is that it intentionally combines three points of access—movement, breath, and focused awareness. This layered approach creates an experience that is difficult to fully explain until you've felt it yourself.
Come experience Viniyoga for yourself, including a guided meditation, every Tuesday at 12:30 PM at Rhythm and Grace Studio on Main Street in Quincy.

The Five Dimensions in Viniyoga (based on teachings of TKV Desikachar
Dimension (Maya) Focus Area Therapeutic Application
Annamaya Physical Structure Modified physical postures (Asanas) designed specifically for an individual’s anatomy, age, and health conditions.
Pranamaya Physiological Function Utilizing the breath (Pranayama) to regulate internal systems, such as digestion, sleep, cardiac rhythm, and metabolic stress.
Manomaya Intellectual & Cognitive Mind Focus, attention, and memory tools to stabilize a distracted mind.
Vijnanamaya Behavioral Patterns & Beliefs Personality – your nature
Anandamaya Deepest Connection, Feeling, & Emotional Health Core emotional connection, relational connections

Key Principles of Desikachar's Approach
• The Individual Comes First: You do not fit the person to the yoga; you fit the yoga to the person. A practice must be adjusted depending on which layer holds the root cause of an illness.

• The Interwoven Breath: Desikachar placed immense emphasis on breath as the primary bridge linking the physical body (Annamaya) directly to the mind (Manomaya).

• Actionable Assessment: Instead of diagnosing a medical disease, a practitioner trained in this lineage uses the Panchamaya model to map out where a client's energy is blocked or misaligned across the five levels.

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06/24/2026

Aging & Movement
Daily habits, prolonged sitting, aging, and reduced bone or disc health can decrease spinal flexibility and alter natural curves. When mobility is limited, movement is often concentrated at transition zones-especially between the neck, upper back, and lower back-making these areas more vulnerable to wear, pain, and injury.

Viniyoga & the Spine
In Viniyoga, spinal elongation, or axial extension, is considered the foundation of movement. By creating length through the spine, the body can decompress, restore neutral alignment, and establish an open energetic pathway for prana (life-force energy) to flow along the central axis.

Elongation also improves flexibility between each vertebra, allowing movement and force to be distributed evenly throughout the spine rather than concentrated in a single area. This balanced distribution helps reduce strain and prevent regions of excessive wear or dysfunction. When the spine lacks flexibility and length, movement tends to hinge at one segment, placing unnecessary stress on a single spot.

Through the coordination of breath and movement, Viniyoga encourages healthy, segmental spinal mobility and supports both stability and ease within the body.

Come to my Tuesday 12:30 PM class at Rhythm and Grace Studio on Main Street , Quincy to have a personalized Yoga experience.

Goals of the class:
Development of Spine Elongation
Development of Breath Capacity
Deep Meditative Experiences

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06/16/2026

No prior experience required. Individualized instruction and attention. Deeply relaxing.
FYI no class on June 23rd. otherwise EVERY TUESDAY at 12:30