Stacia Yoga and Wellness

The Invitation by Oriah Mountain Dreamer It doesn't interest me what you do for a living. I want to know what you ache for, and if you dare to dream of meeting your heart's longing.... It doesn't interest me how old you are. I want to know if you will risk looking like a fool for love, for your dream, for the adventure of being alive. It doesn't interest me what planets are squaring your moon. I want to know if you have touched the center of your own sorrow, if you have been opened by life's betrayals or have become shriveled and closed from fear of further pain! I want to know if you can sit with pain, mine or your own, without moving to hide it or fade it, or fix it. I want to know if you can be with joy, mine or your own, if you can dance with wildness and let the ecstasy fill you to the tips of your fingers and toes without cautioning us to be careful, to be realistic, to remember the limitations of being human. It doesn't interest me if the story you are telling me is true. I want to know if you can disappoint another to be true to yourself; if you can bear the accusation of betrayal and not betray your own soul; if you can be faithless and therefore trustworthy. I want to know if you can see beauty even when it's not pretty, every day, and if you can source your own life from its presence. I want to know if you can live with failure, yours and mine, and still stand on the edge of the lake and shout to the silver of the full moon, "Yes!" It doesn't interest me to know where you live or how much money you have. I want to know if you can get up, after the night of grief and despair, weary and bruised to the bone, and do what needs to be done to feed the children. It doesn't interest me who you know or how you came to be here. I want to know if you will stand in the center of the fire with me and not shrink back. It doesn't interest me where or what or with whom you have studied. I want to know what sustains you, from the inside, when all else falls away. I want to know if you can be alone with yourself and if you truly like the company you keep in the empty moments.

The Invitation by Oriah Mountain Dreamer It doesn't interest me what you do for a living. I want to know what you ache for, and if you dare to dream of meeting your heart's longing.... It doesn't interest me how old you are. I want to know if you will risk looking like a fool for love, for your dream, for the adventure of being alive. It doesn't interest me what planets are squaring your moon. I want to know if you have touched the center of your own sorrow, if you have been opened by life's betrayals or have become shriveled and closed from fear of further pain! I want to know if you can sit with pain, mine or your own, without moving to hide it or fade it, or fix it. I want to know if you can be with joy, mine or your own, if you can dance with wildness and let the ecstasy fill you to the tips of your fingers and toes without cautioning us to be careful, to be realistic, to remember the limitations of being human. It doesn't interest me if the story you are telling me is true. I want to know if you can disappoint another to be true to yourself; if you can bear the accusation of betrayal and not betray your own soul; if you can be faithless and therefore trustworthy. I want to know if you can see beauty even when it's not pretty, every day, and if you can source your own life from its presence. I want to know if you can live with failure, yours and mine, and still stand on the edge of the lake and shout to the silver of the full moon, "Yes!" It doesn't interest me to know where you live or how much money you have. I want to know if you can get up, after the night of grief and despair, weary and bruised to the bone, and do what needs to be done to feed the children. It doesn't interest me who you know or how you came to be here. I want to know if you will stand in the center of the fire with me and not shrink back. It doesn't interest me where or what or with whom you have studied. I want to know what sustains you, from the inside, when all else falls away. I want to know if you can be alone with yourself and if you truly like the company you keep in the empty moments.

Challenge Accepted. Thank you @_collero @alexholmesyoga @maryannejsmith for making me feel the love. Being a woman is an honor. Learning from women is an honor. I am all for living in a world where we women continue to uplift each other. Still my favorite meme/quotes gone wild is . : Be the woman that fixes another woman’s crown without telling the world it was crooked .... . Fight the Patriarchy See more

If you know me, you know this tenet is how I aim to move through the world . Also read the The Prophet by Kahil Gibran because those wise words will give you guidance on how to live and love more fully. Easy and enlightening read for those of you intimidated by big books. It’s a form of gospel you should always have on your shelf.

We have to keep taking care of ourselves, of each other, and our planet. A lot of weight on our backs and in our hearts in 2020. I am not a savvy politician or an artful poet so I don’t always have the right words at the right time. What I know how to do is hold space and it’s been a long time since I’ve been in that seat. The first outdoor class at @viaductphl was beautiful & emotional. It was my first time teaching in person with community since February. It was the first ...time this small group of students practiced outside of their home where they could feel the presence of their fellow man intertwined with the awareness of their own breath and surrounding sounds of the natural world. . . The space felt safe. It felt calm. We were at least 6ft apart. We wore masks until class started and immediately put them on when class ended. Option to wear your mask the entire time of course. Hands were sanitized and mats disinfected. . . No more than 15 people in the space. . I share this with you so you know I want you to feel safe in these strange times. I want you to feel good or at least better in your body and heart. With all that weight we now bear you need to take care of yourself and that includes your spirit too. . . Join me this Friday 8 am for an outdoor hour class. Refreshments to follow. Limited spots. ALL BODIES and ALL levels welcome. Bring Your Own Mat. . . tickets in my bio ^ See more

Today we colored together. It was beautiful.

Tickets for upcoming outdoor classes in bio^ . Saturday July 19th 9:30 am . Friday July 24th 8 am... . 10th and Hamilton St. Phila, PA @viaductphl . . Yoga is more than fitness; it’s piecing the fragments of ourselves back together breath by breath into wholeness. See more

Join me and the team at @cohere_co in their beautiful outdoor Viaduct. Saturday, July 18th at for an hour-long welcome back to your mat, welcome back to your body yoga class During these unprecendented times our sense of center and grounding point which helps navigate the surrounding world and connects us to each other has dwindled. Please take this hour of intention filled breath and movement to reconnect yourself and our shared community. For those who do not know me I ha...ve been a teacher and leader in the Philadelphia yoga and wellness community for the past decade. Through my various practices and offerings my goal is to inspire others to participate more fully their own strength, growth, and revolution. This class is for ALL BODIES & ALL LEVELS. Please bring your own mat! This event will be live streamed so if you prefer to join us online, we will see you virtually. Stick around for light refreshments and the opportunity to browse the Viaduct's Plant Shop after class. Partial proceeds will go to BLJ Community Rowing a Boathouse Without Walls. BLJ is the only Black-owned and operated rowing organization in the country. They are committed to providing access to the elite sport of rowing to nontraditional participants. By being the access point and teaching underserved communities how to use rowing as a vehicle to expand life options, BLJ is providing an opportunity for more choice. @bljcommunityrowing Please note that this is a safe & private event that will comply with the latest COVID-19 updates. As always, bring your mask, wash your hands, and keep your distance. . #yogaoutside #philly #welcomebacktoyourmat #morethanfitness

Self Portrait~ It doesn’t interest me if there is one God Or many gods. I want to know if you belong or feel abandoned;... If you know despair Or can see it in others. I want to know If you are prepared to live in the world With its harsh need to change you; If you can look back with firm eyes Saying this is where I stand. I want to know if you know how to melt Into that fierce heat of living Falling toward the center of your longing. I want to know if you are willing To live day by day With the consequence of love And the bitter unwanted passion Of your sure defeat. I have been told In that fierce embrace Even the gods Speak of God. ~ David Whyte ~ (Fire in the Earth)

Excited to be a teacher on @livelessonmasters and to be expanding my weekly schedule. . Mondays are for dynamic soulful movements that bring breath and love into the depths of you. .... Also NOW on Wednesday’s at 7pm EST 30 min Roll to Restore class. Using tennis balls or firm rounded fruits to self massage offering myofascial release to the body’s most triggored areas. While we can’t go out and receive body work this at this time, this is a great solution to find some self empowered physical relief. . Links to these Free/ Donation based classes and other weekly offerings are in the link ^ in bio

May 3rd: A fabulous day marking the entrance of my beautiful mother to this world Rosemarie @roemonteleone123 . . She and I are thick as thieves and have been my whole life. We have been through it all and seen it all like war buddies and she has taught me how to be strong. She always has my back, shining warmth and protection onto me- if you know my mother her energy is pure hearted and abundant. Some may say she makes coffee anxious with how fast moving and doing she is.... . I am always proud of her and love her more than words can describe. Happy Birthday Momma! . . For the record ma, you are babe. Age truly is a state of mind . . . Thank You @maxgrudz for capturing these moments for us. They are perfect and precious. I am very grateful to have had our big day before the world changed. See more

Happy Beltane Everyone Beltane celebrates the union the coming together of male and female energies to create new life. ... ‘Light a Beltane fire’ Traditionally, fires were lit at Beltane. The word itself originates from the Celtic God 'Bel', meaning 'the bright one', and the Gaelic word 'teine', meaning fire. It is a fire festival that celebrates the coming of summer and the fertility of the coming year. .... Continual blessings moving forward into hopefully a more fruitful 2020-2021 . . @magifisher See more