River Flow Yoga and Wellness

A prayer for your week: May everything I think, say, do, and am radiate the frequency of love and may every being that crosses my path experience this frequency of pure love. And so it is. We come to that mat be it solo at home or gathered in community in order to chisel away the layers we’ve allowed to pile up the altar of the heart. Due to conditioning, parenting, and teaching over the years, we have built up a protective shield of armor that we THINK i...s protecting us, when in actuality it is creating more fear. THIS is the actual practice of yoga, which is why it simply cannot be labeled as a certain brand or religious affiliation because it CANNOT be exclusive. Exclusivity is simply living in fear. The practice of yoga, which comes from INDIA, not America or any other religion, is the practice of chiseling away the protective armor covering the truth of the heart. At the core of who we are is nothing but pure love. This is our innate state of being, our most natural existence. Therefore, when we experience stress, exhaustion, overwhelm, or anxiety, this is a direct message from the divine reminding us that we are not currently operating in LOVE, but rather have chosen fear The poses, breath techniques, cleansing tools, and meditation are the pathways that guide us back home to the reality of the heart. THIS is why we practice- to return to the frequency of LOVE, operating in this mighty world in a state of trust and openness. Link in bio for schedule, upcoming events (yoga on the farm & Full moon ceremony are next!), and virtual offerings! See more

This village is EVERYTHING... I mean everything. You see, we humans, as a species, are designed to live, operate, function, and exist in tribe- connected as a living/breathing ecosystem. We are designed to come together, uplift, and support. We are not designed to do it all on our own, yet for some odd reason we have been programmed into thinking that we must do everything all the time in order to be a good mom, successful at our jobs, or the perfect partner.... To be most useful and helpful in our society, all we need to be is ourselves- offering our unique gifts to the vastness of humanity. We must understand the meaning of tribe, village, family and live from that space in all we do, think, say, and are. Community has been the heartbeat of RFY from the beginning and it just grows deeper and stronger by the day. Although we must close our doors this week, we know we have a village loving us and supporting us and we are offering that same love & support right back to all of you. This week, let us reflect and make some shifts in how we are currently operating. The truth? Everyone wants to help. Everyone wants to feel needed- so call on your village and allow yourself to open up so your village can call on you. Ask for help and offer help... let’s get back to the way we were designed to live as human beings: TOGETHER. See more

Trust in the divine, yet mysterious workings of the universe and you will have know & have peace around you and within you.

Did you hear the good news?!? RFY is now virtual. Alee & Toni have been working hard behind the scenes to make this a reality for our beautiful students near and far. You can expect: a library of flows & meditations, new content every week, and in the future we will offer lectures on astrology, yogic philosophy, and Ayurveda! All videos are between 5-45 min to best serve your at-home needs. ... Please comment below with your thoughts so far and/or what you’d like to see as we add more content. We are always here to serve! See more

It’s almost VDay and we have the perfect little valentines for your loved ones. How perfect are these tarot candles from @rooteofficial that not only have a beautiful design and smell absolutely divine, but are charged with the energy of the tarot card. We think The Lovers candle is heaven on earth for Valentine’s Day! Light The Lovers candle to represent falling in love, commitment, romance, guidance in decision making, or for balance.

In yoga, we learn of the principle: brahmacharya. Many mistake this concept for abstinence, when in actuality the lesson of brahmacharya reminds us of how powerful our energy is and we must be awake and aware enough to use it wisely. Everything is energy and because of this we have the power to use it mindfully or harmfully. You can literally FEEL when the energy is divine or totally off in a room and/or in a person. And so it is important to understand energy but ...also to become wildly aware of the energy around you & within you. Close your eyes and take a deep breath. What do you feel or notice? Without judgement... is the energy off? Does the energy feel calm? Invigorating? Stagnant? Peaceful? There is no right or wrong answer. Just notice. When we’re aware of energy, the more we can use it wisely to better serve humanity and this planet. This is why you experience our use of energy cleansing techniques at RFY based on what we burn, where we place crystals, the techniques we share in class, and the services we now offer: all to help us use our energy wisely. Reiki & massage now available to help aid in your energetic cleansing! Link in bio to book an appointment See more

Fascia: the connective tissue that holds literally everything in your body in place. When it’s tense, knotted, tight, or hardened due to over use or lack of use, we experience pain, discomfort, and/or inflammation. This web of connectivity is important to understand physically, but also energetically bc everything in this life is connected. By working with, honoring, and releasing built up tissue, we are making more space for more peace, comfort, and man...ifestations in our lives. Yoga in itself is brilliant for myofascial release, but honestly therapy balls take it to the next level. Join Toni on January 1 to release & make space for the coming year abd be on the lookout for more fascia-focused workshops with our girl in the coming months! See more

Our best course of action right now amongst the chaos is to do whatever it takes to find the peace within. When it is well within, we are able to respond instead of react and let’s be honest, it’s the reactions that cause the most harm to ourselves and others. 1. Be honest and truthful but check in with your heart before you post, text, or email. Is this coming from love or fear? 2. Return to your breath. Over and over again. It holds the truth like nothi...ng else and brings us home to the present moment (reality) every single time we are aware of it. 3. Incorporate practices that feel amazing to the truth of your soul- that soothe you, cleanse the impurities, and awaken your heart space: yoga, meditation, journaling, tea time, lighting a candle or incense, daily walks, monthly reiki or massage... book a private yoga session for yourself. Do what you need to do to take care and stay present. 4. Turn off the news. Please. Just turn it off. 5. Declutter social media- unfollow or mute accounts that continue to trigger you and find accounts that inspire you. Personally living accounts focused solely on ballet/dance, art/art history, and poets. How are you staying present as of late? Share in comments to inspire others! We need you right now See more

Don't we all need a moment for space and clarity after 2020? Join Toni New Years Day for a Sankalpa Ceremony! Expect discussion, fascia ball work (coupled with yoga), meditation, and an intention setting ceremony. January 1, 11:00am. Link in bio to register

Can we take a moment to celebrate the MVPs of 2020: School Teachers At this point, I think we all realize just how valuable teachers are and truthfully, if we valued them more (aka PAID THEM MORE... and I mean A LOT more), we would live in a very different world (for the better). So please join us in lifting up our very own school teacher: Queenie (@maureen_conway_ )who teaches music ALL day to elementary school children and joins us on Thursday eve...nings and Saturday mornings to offer her god-given gifts to us yogis. We are forever grateful for her natural ability to TEACH and share with all of us. Have a teacher in your life that is constantly inspiring and beyond valuable? Tag them below and send some teacher love. (And don’t forget the most valuable gift to a teacher is the gift of peace, quiet, and restoration... what does that look like in gift form? A gift certificate to RFY so they can refill their cups on the mat while they aren’t teaching the future leaders of our world). See more

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Every time we hit the mat, may we remind ourselves: come with an open mind, leave with an open heart. It’s the most courageous thing we could ever do for ourselves and the goodness of humanity. It is a beautiful way to practice reciprocity and express our thanks to mighty Mother Earth, the greatness of the divine, and the love of all that is. Highly recommend visiting our free online classes on the website. Today, we recommend Making Space for Breath- your heart will thank you.

The word yoga has very little to do with the actual poses we learn in the practice. The poses are the physical manifestations of the lessons we are learning for the betterment of our souls. I think of the poses like I would parables from a religious text- there to teach us, to make us think, and to draw in our attention. The power of the flow is that it teaches us unity- through physically FEELING and experiencing. We string poses together like a sacred thread (sut...ra) in order to understand fluidity and grace. We put certain poses before and after each other so the sequence makes sense in the body, so it feels like a connected dance. One pose prepares us for the next, while the following pose restores us from the previous. An intelligent sequence feels good because it’s United. And I pray that we take extra time on the mat to understand this concept for ourselves. At RFY, we teachers do not take this lightly. The amount of time we spend sequencing in order to offer our students a moment of unity is mind blowing. But uniting is THAT important to us. And so, today and all our days long: United We Flow Make sure you check out the website & newsletters for all the info on how you can flow with us as we reopen our doors next next Saturday!!! See more

The horizon leans forward offering you space for new steps of change. Maya Angelou No matter what your political beliefs are, no matter whom you voted for, no matter what- let us ALL recognize that on an individual level, we have an opportunity every single day to CHOOSE. To choose to lean in or out. To choose to feel or numb. To choose focus or distraction. To choose empathy or neglect. This is personal... to choose... and it’s not even about good vs ...bad, right vs wrong... this is about getting to know your own heart well enough to choose to take two steps forward or one step back every single day. That is the energy of liberty. Understanding that you get to choose to hold your breath or deepen it, to take the modification of the pose or another variation. We learn this on the mat so that we step out into the world with stronger trust muscles, knowing that we made smart choices for ourselves and as a result, we develop courageous belief in our ability to make wise choices that support our hearts, our health, and wellbeing. What’s the wisest choice you e made recently? Do you have the courage to share it in comments, knowing that by sharing, you are giving others the bravery to speak up and choose their own truth. See more

A pause for the cause, y’all... This Kween. This QUEEN. She might be behind the scenes at RFY, but let me tell you something... she is THE scene of RFY. ... She takes my dramatic way of communicating, my over the top ideas, and my large dreams and magically just makes it all happen. Her ability to take action, read my mind, and get sh*t done is seriously mind blowing and I am forever grateful for the godmother, the boss, her Royal highness: @danamyte781 I humbly bow. Now and always. Y’all- show this Kween some gratitude for making RFY happen! See more

The cat’s out of the bag... the rumors are true! RFY opens next weekend (11/14- details in the newsletter). No coincidence that we are also opening and birthing this new journey on the New Moon in Scorpio. This is truly an auspicious time for all of us individually as Scorpio rules transformation in our lives, but also for us as a village of yogis, as a business, as a family. This new moon will provide the perfect energetics for a powerful abd much needed transfor...mation for us all and so in order to prepare for this on a personal level, but also for the collective, we invite you to use this next week to make space. Purify, declutter, and cleanse so that you are clear and ready to welcome in this NEW energy. FYI: whatever we’re calling in (individually and communally) cannot come through if there’s no space for it to come through. See more

Welcome Home, Yogis! We could all use a breath of fresh air and some actual good news today and so.... we are thrilled to announce your yoga home is opening her doors on Saturday, November 14!!! Please take all the time you need to let that sink in yoga. with your village. in real life. Our intention at RFY is always to create a space that makes you feel special, safe, nurtured, and held as soon as your soles cross the threshold from out there to in here SO THAT your sou...l feels supported to do the same. We have this really unique opportunity to reestablish our foundation as a village whose common interest and drive is connectivity via this sacred thread (sutra) we all have that fuses heart to heart in an extremely palpable way. Turns out, this is the literal meaning of YOGA- to connect, to unite, to yoke. And it is time. Time for us to reconnect to the altar of the heart through the cathedral of our sacred bodies. It’s time to move again. It’s time to have tea together again. It’s time to commit again. It’s time to gently (or abruptly- choose your own adventure- or better yet, surrender and allow the mighty workings of the divine choose for you) burst open. We all need something real, raw, and authentic right now and this is why we are courageously opening our doors during strangely chaotic times because we need to be reminded that just because it’s chaotic and overwhelming out there doesn’t mean it has to be in here. We are honored to welcome you home to a space that was literally designed and built for YOU. For opening, schedule, and safety details, visit your newsletter! Please help us spread some good news by sharing & tagging to let your village know, it’s time! Thank you all so much for the love & patience.

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