November
R E L E A S E
Fall reminds us to release in order to create space for new growth.
As the leaves begin to shed their leaves, what can we allow ourselves to release?
“During the spring and summer the leaves have served as factories where most of the foods necessary for the tree's growth are manufactured. This food-making process takes place in the leaf in numerous cells containing chlorophyll, which gives the leaf its green color. This extraordinary chemical absorbs from sunlight the energy that is used in transforming carbon dioxide and water to carbohydrates, such as sugars and starch.
Along with the green pigment are yellow to orange pigments, carotenes and xanthophyll pigments which, for example, give the orange color to a carrot. Most of the year these colors are masked by great amounts of green coloring.
But in the fall, because of changes in the length of daylight and changes in temperature, the leaves stop their food-making process. The chlorophyll breaks down, the green color disappears, and the yellow to orange colors become visible and give the leaves part of their fall splendor.
At the same time other chemical changes may occur, which form additional colors through the development of red anthocyanin pigments. Some mixtures give rise to the reddish and purplish fall colors of trees such as dogwoods and sumacs, while others give the sugar maple its brilliant orange.
The autumn foliage of some trees show only yellow colors. Others, like many oaks, display mostly browns. All these colors are due to the mixing of varying amounts of the chlorophyll residue and other pigments in the leaf during the fall season.” (esf.edu)
The beautiful thing the leaves teach us in this season is that we already have everything with in us. Shifting with the seasons, staying intuitive, and tapping into the resources that we already have within ourselves. Listen in, friends. Just like the leaves, you’re intelligent enough. You are wise enough. You are brave enough. You have everything you need to do the good work with in you.
Release whats holding you down.
Because you can.
we love you.
Extracurricular:
places for you to plug in and do the work
The Process : restoring the precious relationship between you and your body. An In-House retreat. All 5 Saturdays in November. Sign up and details on mindbody. STARTS NOV 2!
The Youth : Gratitude through mindfulness. It’s never too soon to get your kiddos involved in learning the tools to navigate life through mindfulness. Join us for a 4 week series in November. Details and sign up here. STARTS NOV 2!
NOVEMBER Instagram Challenge, details coming so soon, keep an eye on our instagram here.
The Spirit with Ali Walker. A Faith Base Movement class. December 7, 530-7p. Details on mindbody.
Wreath Workshop. Join Liv Monte and Hayley Warda-Pierzynski in a meditative creative experience. Details soon!
Mala’s and Meditation with Joy Echlin. Make a traditional Mala and find grounding through movement. Details soon!
Have an idea for a workshop? We’d love to hear. Email livmonte@discoverthespace.com
“I had the privilege to experience The Space’s first retreat to Mexico. It was nothing less than magical. The movement was healing, the food was deliciously nourishing, the overall experience was just what my soul needed to reset and refresh. I would do this retreat again in a heartbeat and plan on attending as many of them as I can.”
Xinalani, Mexico
January 20-25
there’s room for you.
Movement. Processing. Nourishing fresh food. and in the middle of a Michigan winter?
Yes. Details and sign up here.
TEACHER TRAINING
Feb 2 - May 3, 2020
We are hosting our 4th RYT-200 teacher training in February! We have had the honor of certifying over 40 incredible souls over the last two years and we are so excited for our next group! Our YTT is an incredible, soul searching, heart opening, in depth discovery experience. Whether you want to teach or gain a deeper knowledge and appreciation for your practice, there’s room for you here.
Get on the waitlist today : email Liv Monte at livmonte@discoverthespacecom
Mark your calendar :
T H A N K S G I V I N G
one class, 830a, donation based.
Led by Myra Chopp
First come first serve— save space on mindbody.
The Community Connect is a FREE open house December 14th 5-7p. Our Holiday Community Connect serves as a platform for local artists, wellness practitioners, and small businesses to come together where you can get pampered while finishing up your last minute holiday shopping! It’s a BLAST! Free products, amazing discounts and so much more! Mark your calendars! All are welcome!
Joining us this year :
Revival RN
Sunshine and Blueskies
London Beauty
MGDY
Lululemon
and so many more!
Want to join us as a vendor?! Reach out to Liv Monte —> livmonte@discoverthespace.com.
N E W layers for the cold weather. Get it while it lasts.
Also — all tanks are on sale for just $20. So soft, so simple, dress them up, wear them to sweat.
LETS MOVE
Take the Space to your home with this mini sequence.
Song : Circles by Post Malone
Flow : Buddha squat, sinking into the hips, take three deep breaths. shifting weight into the right leg, tuck left knee and squeeze, curtsy serve. place right hand down, stack the hips, 1/2 moon. Step the left foot down, lunge into the right leg, right arm reaches up and back, reverse warrior, opening the right side body. Right forearm meets the right thigh (still lunging!) side angle. Shift weight back through center, buddha squat. Begin again taking it into the opposite side of the body.
Repeat once or several times. See what you can add in along the way as your body begins to open. This flow is designed to open you up as you move through it. Take your time, stay with the breath.
“The trees are about to show us how lovely it is to let the dead things go.”
Close your eyes, hand on heart:
I can release all that no longer is serving me.
I give myself permission to give myself the honesty that I need. Not waiting for anything outside of me to tell me what to let go of, but knowing in the depths of my own being, the things that are no longer helping me grow. Flourish. or Become the very best version of myself.
The power of choice is mine, and today I choose.
I am completely up to me, and today I choose.
Today I choose me.
