Monthly Newsletters

july news

6/24/2025

May every sunrise hold more promise and every sunset hold more peace.

Summer is a season of expansion and invites us to embrace our outdoor activities this month. As our Yoga practice teaches us that balance is essential just as nature cycles through periods of growth we must honor both our outward expressions and inward reflections.
Therefore be safe and have fun during this season!

In studio: Adding shoulder work to two classes this month.
Scapulohumeral rhythm, (when the arm moves, the scapula moves), increasing shoulder flexibility by working with scapular movement to minimize the risk of impingement of soft tissues, and working within our own bodies and variations. Incorporated in the Intentional Yoga class on the Monday July 7th.
In the Gentle Hatha Class on Thursday July 31 we will incorporate Gomukhasana (cow face pose) using simple and modified steps that can help to increase the range of motion of the lower-side arm through a facilitated stretch of the shoulder’s external rotators.

Studio will be open on July 4th!

In loving kindness,
Shelley
Shelley Stratton, RN, E-RYT, YACEP, Yin and Hatha Certified, Cancer Exercise Specialist, Meditation Revealed Teacher Certified, Mind/Body Healing New Hope Medical Center

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june news

5/26/2025

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Bodhi Tree Studio Celebrates International Yoga Day
Yoga is regarded as one of the most effective strategies to improve physical and mental well-being as it is a wonderful gift of ancient Indian heritage. The word "yoga" comes from the Sanskrit root "yuj," which means "to unite," and represents the connection of mind, body and spirit. Yoga, in fact, takes a highly holistic approach to achieving peace, health, and well-being between humans and nature. As a result, since 2014, the 21st of June has been designated as "World Yoga Day" to raise awareness about the benefits of yoga. The date of June 20th was chosen specifically because it is the Summer Solstice the day of the year with the most sunlight.
As a long time student of yoga, I continue to be amazed at the impact this ancient practice has on all aspects of my life and the lives of this community. Let’s celebrate!
Free Classes at 9AM on June 20th

The summer brings us to a time of travels and guests coming and going. I added this new feature to help you with your commitment to the studio.
Bring your guests into the studio this summer
What’s new with guest bookings?
Yogis are now able to:

Bring one or more guests to class
Ensure that their guest's spot is covered ahead of time
Have your credits or remaining classes adjusted accordingly

Simply go to the class you wish to allow guest bookings for, and select “Allow yogis to bring guests”.

A reminder for a Personalized Ongoing Practice
If you’re craving a more intimate, one-on-one (or a small group) experience, I continue to offer private sessions designed specifically for you. These sessions create a special time for you to nurture your body and mind in a state of well-being with consistency and intention.

AS always thank you for connecting,
Namaste
Shelley

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May NewLetter

4/29/2025

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Welcoming in this month, with open-mindedness, hope and a willingness to embrace the positive changes and growth that May can facilitate.
Prepare for your outdoor summer activities as we focus our yoga classes on stability and increase our strength and mobility. We will cover feet, knees, hips and how their function ties into your core.
In Gentle Hatha this month (Thursdays mornings) we will incorporate working with the Tight Ilio-Tibial Bands (IT Bands), a thick, fibrous band of tissue that runs along the outside of the leg from the hip to the knee. It plays a crucial role in hip and knee stabilization, particularly during activities like running and walking. There are effective ways to deal with tight IT bands and our Gentle Hatha class gives us the opportunity to work (stretch) together.
We will continue to explore and improve standing balance poses to build confidence in Tree Pose (Vrksasana), Warrior III (Virabhadrasana III), and more.

Our practice of yoga always offers an extended opportunity to pause, offering space to reset, breathe, and reconnect. “Within you, there is a stillness and a sanctuary to which
you can retreat at any time.” — Hermann Hesse
In loving kindness,
Shelley
Shelley Stratton, RN, E-RYT, YACEP, Yin and Hatha Certified, Cancer Exercise Specialist, Meditation Revealed Teacher Certified, Mind/Body Healing New Hope Medical Center

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April News

3/23/2025

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Spring is nature’s great turning point, a time of renewal, growth, and expansion. It reminds us that transformation is not only possible but inevitable. Yoga invites us to step into this season with awareness. Just as tender flowering plants push through the thawing soil, we also reach towards the light and create space for renewal.

Yoga for Gardeners
Spring has sprung already, and I am excited to bring this workshop into the studio. Some days, we may only be in the garden for 1-2 hours, but on others we can be working for 5-6 hours a day. This workshop we will bring a loving release to the low back, hips, side torso, legs, ankles and feet. We will also stretch through the hands, wrists, and arms while practicing mindful breathing. This workshop will develop a home practice for a demanding day laboring in the garden.
Wednesday April 9th 3-4:30.
271 Blakely Blvd.
$30.00
Register: https://www.momoyoga.com/bodhi-tree

Discover Yin Yoga
I fell in love with Yin 9 years ago and I have been teaching it ever since.
The focus of my Yin Yoga classes are on:
Releasing physical, emotional and mental tension
Promoting attention and body awareness
Exploring the possibilities and limits of the body
Observing without judgment or action
Stimulating the free flow of energy in body and mind
If this resonates with you and you'd like to discover more:
My Yin classes are on Wednesdays at 9AM and now on every second Thursday at 11am.
Looking forward to seeing you there.

Shelley
Shelley Stratton, RN, E-RYT, YACEP, Yin and Hatha Certified, Cancer Exercise Specialist, Meditation Revealed Teacher Certified, Mind/Body Healing New Hope Medical Center

"Are you always doing yoga in an asana class? Depends on where your mind is and what your breath is doing".

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March 2025

2/23/2025

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In our mountains the snow is quickly melting, as the rivers are running, and the forest is turning greener than ever. As spring emerges, we get ready for the increased movement and extroversion to access spring’s clarity and vitality.
In our yoga practice we note our brain's ability to multitask between cognitive and motor networks which improve as we practice. This in turn helps our balance and control of our ability to navigate physically in challenging situations; a faculty we otherwise tend to lose with age.
Continue your work on your mat this month, a very important time to do so in these changing times. Each little step matters, each moment can make a big difference. Our community is strong!

Celebrate the coming of spring at the studio, enter your name in the drawings. Weekly winners will be announced on Fridays to receive their “bonus classes”.

Private Sessions will now include:   Pre and Post-Op Programs
The use of yoga as a complimentary health approach has increased over these past few years.
Preoperative exercise is effective in reducing the length of stay and number of complications after surgery. Incorporating yoga interventions that use breathing, stretching and relaxation interventions could help hasten the recovery process following surgery. It is also noted that postoperative rehabilitation should be imitated as soon as possible after surgery to gain functional mobility.

There is no medicine like hope, no incentive so great, and no tonic so powerful as expectation of something tomorrow.
~ Orison Swett Marden

Serving with gratitude,

Shelley

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february News

1/26/2025

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The month of January has been a challenge for us all in one way or another. As we meet the world there are always choices to be made. I am delighted to see you attending to your practice here at the studio. As we open our own doors to trust and find what truly resonates within making our hearts feel at peace.

Check in with Momoyoga this month for additional elements of Balancing and a Focus on Joint Mobility incorporated into the current class schedule.

I am starting a new class on Wednesday, February 5th.
Yin Restorative Yoga
Classes will be at 11am
This yoga practice combines elements of both Yin and Restorative Yoga. The focus is in passively stretching connective tissues with longer held poses (2-3 minutes) while sitting or lying. The practice will help increase flexibility, improve joint mobility, release tensions and trauma within. Taking our time signals the body and mind to relax, bringing us to a calming state. Props will be used here to encourage deep relaxation and stress release, as they support the body physically, and help to create comfort.
A beautiful combination for relaxing and receiving.
Props are provided

I am also offering a special class this month:
Breathe in. Pause. Breathe out. Pause
Free Class for Current Cancer Patients and Cancer Survivors
Starting on February 7th
Fridays 11am-11:30

Creating moments of stillness and presence throughout the day can be woven into activities by engaging fully in the present moment. Mindful transitions between tasks, like pausing to take a few conscious breaths before beginning something new, help cultivate a sense of calm and clarity. A simple class to introduce breathing, and experiment with short, accessible meditation techniques to find what resonates with you. By intentionally practicing presence, we strengthen our ability to remain grounded and centered to bring balance into our lives.

Contact by email: [email protected]

What would you like to see happen at the studio? Share your opinion/thoughts with me.

Serving with gratitude,
Shelley

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