Melt Hot Yoga

Slow Down Melties, taking time daily to connect with your breath and find stillness will help calm your mind and your body. Even a few minutes each day can make a huge impact on your wellbeing. Make time today to connect to your breath and body and do a little check-in with yourself.... Let's slow down: Pour yourself a tea and find a cozy spot to sit. Take your gaze into the tea and think of 3 things that you are grateful for today, at this moment. Now, gently close down the eyes and focus on the breath. Notice the sensations in every inhale and exhale; notice the belly rise on the inhale and fall on the exhale. Inhale to a count of 3 or 4 and lengthen the exhale to a count of 5 or 6. Gradually, see if you can increase the count of the exhale to double that of the inhale. These longer exhales invite the body to relax and stimulates our body into rest & digest mode. Give yourself some time here to just be. You deserve it! Find peace. Find stillness.

Perfection does not exist. Yoga is a practice that we work on every day. Keep your focus on the alignment of your body: where does your body need to be to get maximum benefit... where do you need to modify to work within your body how do you feel in the posture Thinking of these things in every posture will get you into the ideal shape over time, safely and so that you are getting all of the amazing benefits - body and mind - from each posture.

Whether you're trying to master Crow, Headstand, or Handstand, there are a few tips that will get you on your way to perfecting arm balances. Weight distribution: save your wrists by applying the weight to the base of your hand, under your fingers. With the weight in the front part of the hands you'll find so much more control in the arm balance. For headstand, ensure that your weight is on the forearms!! Strong core: isolating the core muscles in any arm balance posture... will ensure that you are more stable. Tighten up the belly every time you get into your posture. Don't rush: yes, it's exciting to land your arm balance, but slow down your practice and be methodical with your movement. This controlled mind and body will help get into and hold the posture. Solid foundation: Your arms are the foundation of arm balances so you must build and maintain strength in them. Warming up the wrists is super important so that you can secure yourself before transitioning into the posture. Shoulder strength: to support the arms in any arm balancing posture, strong shoulders are a must. A few isolation movements in the shoulders before attempting an arm balance will help build up the strength needed.

Challengers, how are we doing? We only have a couple weeks left in the challenge, and life is getting busier and busier as we approach the holidays. Remember to continue with your practices of self-care: take a yoga class... read a book enjoy a bubble bath One of our favorite self-care rituals is meditation. Slowing down the mind in meditation helps to declutter and clear out all of the busy-ness of our lives. It gives the brain a chance to calm and reorganize thoughts. This practice allows us to stay in the moment. Although the mind may wander to the past or the future, the challenge is to stay in the moment, to stay with the breath. In this calm state, we often find gratitude. Gratitude that we are taking the time for ourselves. Taking time for self-care that is so essential. Enjoy a few minutes of meditation today with our complimentary guided meditation. Access it here bit.ly/manifest-meditation

Melties, we are almost at the end of 2020!! It's been a challenging year, but we are still here as a community, showing up on our mats and using these powerful practices to get us through our challenges. As things get busier with the holiday season, remember to take time for you. Remember that even at the busiest of times, self-care is so important. The time that you spend on your mat will help to reduce stress so that you can hop off your mat and be fully present in your d...aily life. It may sound backward, but sometimes you have to slow things down to get things done. We can't wait to see you on your mat soon, taking time just for YOU!

To show our sincere gratitude for your overwhelming support, we're keeping our Small Business Deals live through December 12! . We wouldn't be here without all of you and we're grateful to be able to offer these deals to our community! Don't miss out! There's something for everyone!! Keep your eyes open for a few holiday bundles next week!!!

A yoga class is always a good idea. Although some days it's hard to even get to class, it's so worth it afterwards. You're just one class away from a healthier mind and body!

CHECK IN! Are you following our Turkey to the Tree Challenge We are having so much fun with the challenge and came up with a few thoughtful journal prompts to get you started on your "Start a Gratitude Journal" square.... Grab your Gratitude Journal prompts here bit.ly/PDF-gratitude-journal It's our gift to you so that you can cultivate a beautiful gratitude practice to create even more positivity and love in your life!

Melt some hearts this holiday season with some incredibly inspiring Melt gear. water bottles in the most gorgeous colors tee's + tanks that are oh so soft the cutest hats... We make your holiday shopping super easy!

New Gear is in the House... err, Studio!!! Signature Melt Tanks have arrived PLUS we've got some super cozy and fun camo joggers AND an awesome active tshirt, great for the hot room in some fun colors! New earbands repping the Melt logo are also ready for you to grab so you can stay warm for the cold months ahead of us! Be sure to take a look and grab some goods next time you're in and if you'd like to purchase online instead, shoot us a message here and we'll b...e happy to help! P.S. If you pre-ordered your signature tank, we'll be in touch today!

. Schedule Change Tonight! Amanda is filling in for Kathy @ 7 with a Vinyasa Flow that will have you Feeling Fine

Thank you Emmie for your kind words. Having choices is a wonderful thing! "The array of instructors each have their own teaching style but are all equally knowledgeable. With an assortment of classes and alternate pose options any one can find what fits their abilities best." -Emmie G

Shopping Season is officially upon us! 'Tis the season to shop local and gift meaningfully! Why not start with giving those you love the chance to experience life-changing classes at Melt? No matter who you're shopping for, we've got you covered! . Devoted Meltie in your life? Grab them the Annual Pass or even treat yourself? . Are you or your friend going through class passes like they're going out of style? It's time to pull the trigger and convert to membership at ...this great rate! (Rate is locked in for life of membership!) . Gift Cards work for everyone on the list! Our regulars can use them toward membership or retail and first timers can pick what works for them! Are your college kids back in town? Give them the gift of physical fitness, mental recovery and a safe place to spend time over break! Purchase at the studio or on our online store: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/Pages/OnlineStore.aspx You can also call or text 610 888 0549 to purchase. If we miss you, leave us a message and we'll get back to you!