July - Mid-Summer Radiance

Butterfly Pose| Baddha Konasana (Bound Angle Pose)

Time to Glow

Hello, yogi.

"May the sun bring you new energy by day, the moon softly restore you by night, and the breeze blow new strength into your being." — Adapted from Apache Blessing

July has arrived, bringing with it the full, radiant energy of midsummer. While the long, sunny days invite us to stay active, the intense heat can sometimes leave us feeling scattered, overheated, or physically tight.

In yoga philosophy, summer is governed by the fire element. To stay balanced, we must honor that fire while consciously carving out space for its complementary opposite: cooling, fluid water. I am offering a Sun+Sound workshop collaboration to work with the element of fire for cooking up creativity in the body. To complement this yang energy, I am offering cooling classes like Yin Yoga and Restorative Yoga to balance the body and mind.

This month, we are diving deep into practices designed to help you simmer down, find your inner sanctuary, and restore your physical body.

Seated Side Bend with Quad MFR| Parsva Upavistha Konasana

Summer Yin+Myofascial Release Workshop

Yin Yoga & Myofascial Release (MFR) is a therapeutic, deeply restorative practice that combines long, passive yoga holds with targeted self-massage using MFR tools like tennis balls, foam balls, or blocks. This season, we will work on the front of the body and target the core, quads, shoulders, and pectoral myofascial groups.

Location: Mantra Yoga Center
When: Sunday July 19 5:45-7:00 PM
Investment: $45

While Yin Yoga targets the body's deeper connective tissues like ligaments and joints through stillness, MFR tools apply direct, gentle pressure to hydrate and unstick the fascial web surrounding your muscles. Together, they create a powerful dual-action release that melts away stubborn physical tension, increases flexibility, and improves overall circulation.

By melting away chronic stiffness and knots, this combined practice serves as the ultimate reset for a restricted body and an overactive nervous system.

Yoga Philosophy|Ayurveda and Pitta Season

Navigating Pitta Season with Balance

In Ayurveda, summer is the time of Pitta dosha.This season is governed by fire and water elements (steamy!). High summer heat can cause an overflow of internal heat. This often manifests as inflammation, irritability, or heartburn. To stay balanced, we must introduce cooling opposing qualities.
Focus on calming practices to soothe your nervous system. Heavy, fiery workouts can overheat your mind and body. Trade intense sweat sessions for liquid, fluid movement such as tai chi.

Pitta-Soothing Tips

• Diet: Favor sweet, bitter, and astringent tastes.

• Foods: Eat cooling foods like cucumber, watermelon, and mint.

• Herbs: Drink refreshing hibiscus or coriander seed tea.

• Yoga: Practice cooling Sitali pranayama (hissing breath).

• Routine: Exercise during the cooler morning hours.

Ayurvedic Watermelon & Mint Cooler Salad
This beautiful, no-cook salad acts as a natural internal air conditioner, making it the perfect side dish for hot July days.

• Prep time: 10 minutes

• Cook time: 0 minutes

• Servings: 4–6 servings

• Pitta Benefit: Watermelon deeply hydrates the tissues, while fresh mint immediately disperses trapped internal heat.

Ingredients:

• 6 cups fresh seedless watermelon, cubed

• 1 English cucumber, diced or sliced into half-moons

• 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped

• Juice of 1 fresh lime

• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional for a touch of grounding saltiness)

Instructions:

1. Chop: Toss the cubed watermelon and diced cucumber together into a large mixing bowl.

2. Whisk: In a separate tiny bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice and olive oil.

3. Dress: Pour the lime dressing directly over the watermelon and cucumber mixture, tossing very gently so the melon doesn't bruise.

4. Garnish: Scatter the chopped fresh mint leaves and optional feta cheese over the top.

5. Chill: Place the salad in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before serving to let the cooling flavors meld beautifully.

Ayurvedic Insight: While many traditional summer salads call for raw red onion or hot peppers, Pitta season invites us to skip them. Pungent spices and heavy onions add internal heat to the liver, so sticking to cooling lime, hydrating cucumber, and sweet melon keeps your internal fire perfectly balanced.

Sun + Sound|A Radiance Workshop Sunday - July 26

Sun+Sound Workshop SUNday at Yoga Y’all

Join me and Leah for an afternoon of sunshine, movement, nature & sound.
In a collaboration with Leah Ann Hill of Leah Ann Hill Events & Retreat Center, we gather for a joyful summer afternoon filled with movement, connection, laughter, and relaxation.
Bring a friend or someone you love and celebrate summer with us! Together, we'll move, breathe, laugh, explore nature, and unwind with a beautiful sound bath. Come make memories, enjoy the outdoors, and leave feeling refreshed after an afternoon of sunshine, movement, nature, and sound.

Your afternoon includes:
Seasonal Ayurveda Education
Form + Function for Sun Salutations
Tree Grounding & Guided Nature Walk at Tuten Nature Park
Body Tapping with Accessible Yoga
Sound Bath Immersion

Location: Yoga Y'all Studio & Tuten Nature Park
When: Sunday, July 26 1-5 PM
Investment: $175 per person
A minimum of five participants is required for the event to be held.
Space is intentionally limited to provide a welcoming, personalized experience.
*A waiver is required to be signed before the checkout process can be started.
Cancellation Policy: All bookings are final and non-transferable. No exceptions.

We hope you an join us to harness the joy and radiance of Nature’s summer season.

Every Heart Yoga