Homegrown Yoga

Dear Homegrown Yogis, I was recently on the phone with a brand new mom talking about the challenges of not sleeping, healing from delivery and shifting hormones.  And the only words of wisdom I could share is, “it gets better.”  Even when it feels like it never will, I promised her that it gets better. … Continue reading August 2020

I am tired. I am tired on a level I didn’t know I could be. I was always active in high school. I went to college. I served in the world’s greatest Military. I have been overworked and tired. But this is different. I am angry, because I feel like I’m fighting in a war… Continue reading Special Post from Lauren Queen

Dear Homegrown Yogis, “I did then what I knew how to do. Now that I know better, I do better.” I have always loved this quote from Maya Angelou, but I’ve recently gained a different understanding and appreciation of it.  As I think it has been for many people, the last few months have been… Continue reading July 2020

B.K.S. Iyengar – one of the most influential yoga teachers in the world – used to say: “The minute you think you’ve arrived, you get squashed like a bug.” It’s not that the universe is out to get us (although it may feel like that at times!) but rather that it has a way of… Continue reading Update on Perry Arts Center Schedule

The first few weeks of our reopening have reminded me in many ways of the first few weeks that Homegrown Yoga opened over four years ago.  I celebrate every time you register for a class or make a purchase; I’m nervous every time before I teach my class; and I want to be at the… Continue reading Second Phase of Studio Reopening

Dear Homegrown Yogis, “Thank you” and “I don’t know” – these two phrases have probably come out of my mouth more than a thousand times over the last 6 weeks.  These same phrases are also ones that have forced me to do a great deal of self work lately – much of which I probably… Continue reading May 2020

Dear Homegrown Yogis, I write this email after more deliberation, prayer, sleepless nights, meditation and chaturangas than you can imagine.  Many of you appreciate and have reached out to me about all the different factors that go into determining plans during times like these.  Paramount is the health and wellness of our team and all… Continue reading Letter from Rachel regarding studio closure

Dear Homegrown Yogis, A wise man once said, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”  But is this adage always true? This past month has not only made me doubt these words but also has me betting against them.   I have always studied and taught one style of yoga, and to this day I love… Continue reading March 2020

Dear Homegrown Yogis, I was responding to emails last night and had an unsettling feeling that has been with me for the last week.  My husband, Brian, sensing something was up (after a few very exaggerated sighs and stares at him!) asked me what was going on.  I explained that everything has been feeling super… Continue reading February 2020