Hey, yogis, April brings a gentle shift at Be Well, a season of renewal, fresh energy, and a few thoughtful changes to our schedule. As spring unfolds, it feels like a natural time to make space for practices and gatherings that help us reconnect: to ourselves, to one another, and to the steadiness that supports us. Our focus this month will be the Niyama  Santosha , or contentment, the practice of meeting life as it is with gratitude, presence, and enoughness. In a season th

Hey, yogis!  March has that “in-between” feeling...winter may still be hanging on, but we know spring is quietly showing up underneath it all. This month holds the Vernal Equinox, when day and night come back into balance and the days of sunshine begin to stretch a little longer. It’s a beautiful time to refresh, reset, and return to the practices that help us feel clear, steady, and well.  This Month’s Focus: Saucha This month we'll begin our exploration of the  Niyamas , wh

The Winter Solstice is the longest night of the year, a natural pause that invites reflection and a fresh start. It’s a time to notice what’s ending, let go of what no longer serves us, and quietly turn toward what’s next. This five-card tarot spread helps us explore that process, offering guidance on what to release, what’s ready to grow, and how to step into the coming year with clarity and intention. Card # 1: The Sacred Darkness This card reveals what the quiet, introspe

Card # 1: The Soul’s Essence   Who was I at my core in that lifetime? This card reveals your spiritual nature or defining qualities in that past life—what kind of energy, temperament, or role your soul embodied.    Card # 2: The Life Story  What was the main theme or focus of that life? Shows the setting or key experiences that shaped that incarnation—your calling, lessons, or major challenges.    Card # 3: The Lesson Learned   What did my soul learn from that lifetime? Brin

Hey, yogis,  It feels like we're having a true, old-fashioned Michigan winter...a sweet invitation to hunker down, give ourselves permission to take it easy, and breathe a little deeper.  Huge congratulations to everyone who planked along with us this month, we made it to two minutes! That’s no small thing, and you should feel proud. Thank you for showing up, trying it, and sticking with it (in whatever version worked for you). Since planking is such a great way to build stro

Happy New Year! January often arrives with a lot of noise, resolutions, pressure to improve, and the sense that we should already be doing more. At Be Well, we’re choosing a different rhythm. This month, we invite you to  begin gently . Yoga reminds us that true change doesn’t come from force, but from attention. From noticing what supports us, what drains us, and what we’re ready to nourish, on and off the mat. Our January Focus: Brahmacharya As we resume our study of the Ya

Hey, yogis! The next few months can be full and busy, and maintaining a regular yoga practice becomes an essential way to stay centered and connected. As we head into the holiday season and toward the end of the year, our classes will focus on calming, stretching practices that soothe the nervous system, open the heart, and invite peace—both on and off the mat.  In addition to our regular schedule, we have a few special classes and events that offer more opportunities to rela

Card #1: The Ancestor Who Steps Forward Who wishes to connect or guide me at this time? This card reveals the energy or archetype of the ancestor present, known or unknown, literal or symbolic.    Card #2: Their Message or Gift What wisdom, lesson, or blessing do they bring? The heart of what they wish to share or remind you of.    Card #3: What Still Lives Within Me How their strength, pattern, or story continues through me. This may show inherited gifts or habits to honor,

Samhain (pronounced sow-win or sow-ween) is a sacred time when the veil between worlds is thin and ancestral wisdom feels close. This spread helps us connect with our lineage, receive guidance, and honor those who walked before us. Card #1 — The Ancestral Message: What do my ancestors wish to communicate to me at this time? Card #2 — The Lineage Gift: What strength or blessing flows through my ancestral line to support me? Card #3 — The Lineage Wound: What pattern or burden f

This spread focuses on our current state of balance, what we are harvesting from the past year, and what we need to release as we move into the quieter season.   Card 1: Where I Am Now  This card represents our current state of being. It shows where we are in our journey toward balance.   Card 2: The Harvest  This card reveals what we have cultivated and what we are now "harvesting" from the seeds we planted throughout the year. This can be a success, a lesson, or an achievem