February Fun!

Happy Valentine’s Day!! From our hearts to yours, please enjoy this short story…

A Valentine’s Day Yoga Adventure 

Once upon a time, in an enchanted garden filled with love and laughter, two little friends, Bree and Ben, went on a Valentine’s yoga journey to deliver a special love letter to a magical heart tree.

“Perhaps we need to fly to there!” said Bree. Bree and Ben sat down and began flapping their knees like wings. 

Butterfly Pose 

Sit with a straight spine, knees bent and the soles of the feet together. Hold the feet or toes with the hands, relax the knees then gently flap them up and down for a for breaths. 

“I think we need to crawl under the rainbow bridge,” said Ben, “Let’s stretch first.” They folded forward, then walked their hands out in front, stretching their spines and legs. Flowers covered the ground, and they sniffed the sweet scent. “Look at all the heart-shaped roses!” he said.

Downward-Facing Dog 

Begin on all fours. Hands under shoulders, fingers spread wide, and knees under hips. Tuck your toes under lift your hips up until your body forms an upside down "V". Straighten your legs while pushing your heels toward the floor. Relax your head and look at your toes. 

On the other side of the rainbow bridge, they found a still pond covered with lovely water lilies. Jumping like frogs, they hopped from one heart-shaped lily pad to another. “Ribbit! Ribbit! Almost there!” they laughed. 

Frog Pose 

Stand with your feet slightly wider than hip-width apart and your toes turned out. Bend your knees and lower your hips toward the floor. Press your elbows into your thighs. Bring your palms together in front of your heart. Lengthen your spine and lift the crown of your head. 

Once they reached the garden, they stood tall and pretended to be big, beautiful trees with heart-shaped leaves swaying in the wind. 

Tree Pose 

Stand tall in Mountain pose. Bend one knee and turn it out to the side. Place the foot on calf. Bring your hands together at your heart then lift them above your head. Balance. Breathe. Repeat on the opposite side. 

“Oh no, we must not let our love letter blow away! We must protect it from the wind,” they cried. 

Warrior I 

Stand with your feet hip-width apart. Step back with one leg, turn the toes out at an angle. Square your hips toward the front leg. Bend your front knee until it's at a 90-degree angle, or as far as you can comfortably go. Inhale and raise your arms overhead, keeping them straight with your palms facing each other. Hold the pose for a few breaths. Repeat on the opposite side. 

Now, how were they going to find the magical heart tree? They reached their arms and feet out wide, becoming shining stars to light the way. “It’s over there!” they cheered.

Star Pose

Stand in mountain pose with your feet hip-width apart. Step your feet out wide, turning the toes out. Extend your arms out to your sides. Press down through your feet. Shine like a star!

Arriving at the magical tree, they lay on their bellies and slipped the love letter into the heart-shaped opening. 

Cobra Pose 

Lie on your belly. Feet hip-width apart and toes pointed back. Place your hands on the ground, just outside of your shoulders. Bend your elbows and keep them close to your sides. Inhale and lift your head and chest. Look forward, breathe, release. 

The magical heart tree began to sparkle and glow. Bree and Ben heard a whisper, “Thank you for your love.”  They rolled over onto their backs and imagined all the love spreading across the world like little sparkles.

“Namaste,” they said, smiling at each other. Their yoga adventure had filled their hearts with love and laughter. 

Rest Pose 

Lie on your back on a flat surface with your arms and legs spread out comfortably. Close your eyes. Rest. 

We hope you enjoyed this Valentine Yoga Storytelling Adventure as much as we did!

And...we’ve got NEWS!

We’re gearing up for the launch of our 6th book, The Wish Fish, and we want you to be part of it! As a launch team member, you get an opportunity to help shape our success. Here’s how it works;

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XOXO,

Kathe and Mel

 

Strengthen Your Immune System with Dao Yin

Wishing you health and happiness in 2025 and offering support on your wellness journey! 

As yogis, we know the power of mindful movement and breath to nurture body, mind, and spirit. This month, we want to share the ancient Chinese practice of Dao Yin—a powerful complement to your yoga practice that can help boost your immune system and build nervous system resilience.

Dao Yin combines gentle tapping with a soft fist as well as slow mindful inhales and exhales to enhance the flow of Qi (vital energy) in the body. This practice has been celebrated for centuries for its ability to strengthen the body's defenses and promote overall wellness.

Here’s how Dao Yin supports your immunity and builds resilience 

✨ Enhances Circulation: gentle tapping encourages lymphatic flow, vital for flushing out toxins.

✨ Reduces Stress: slow mindful breathing lowers stress hormones that can weaken immunity.

✨ Promotes Relaxation: fostering deep rest, allowing your body to repair and recharge.

Want to try this 10 minute practice? Click here > Dao Yin 

Good health isn’t something we simply wish for—it’s a commitment to action, consistency, and self-care. 

Speaking of wishes, as we dive into 2025, we want to share news of our upcoming book! 

The Wish Fish, is scheduled to be released in early April, whoo-hoo!

     This yoga storytelling adventure takes us on a thrilling journey to Japan, where a humble fisherman catches a glittering golden fish that offers to grant wishes if he is released. The fisherman wishes to live a simple life, but his greedy wife wants more. How far will it go?

     In this timeless tale simplicity, satisfaction, and gratitude are exemplified. Although intended for ages 4 to 8, kids of all ages will be entranced.

      Included is a Japanese word guide to help develop an appreciation of a different language, and best of all; a full description of yoga poses make the story come alive as you go on A Yoga Storytelling Adventure! 

The Wish Fish is the perfect companion to inspire both you and your child as you dive into a year full of possibilities. 

XOXO,

Kathe and Mel