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A place for connection: studio meetups, virtual events, and community moments that bring us together.
MONTHLY SANGHA GATHERINGS
All Gatherings are live, virtual events and can be joined from anywhere.
April
Mandala Stones & Mantras
Sunday, April 5th, 2026​
Create mandala stones and select simple mantras as visual anchors for practice and reflection.
Together we’ll rest in meditation, letting pattern, repetition, and quiet attention steady the mind.
May
Vision Book Vinyasa
Sunday, May 3rd, 2026​
Create a personal vision book to hold what’s beginning to take form for you right now.
We’ll flow through a supportive vinyasa practice, using movement to connect intention, body, and breath.
June
Hamsa Wall Hangings: A Practice of Protection
Sunday, June 7th, 2026
​Create a hamsa wall hanging using paint and small stones as a reminder of care, grounding, and protection.
A creative sangha gathering focused on honoring boundaries and cultivating a sense of safety and support.
July
Paint & Ahimsa: Non-judgement in Practice
Sunday, July 5th, 2026​
Paint through guided prompts that encourage ease, presence, and letting go of self-criticism.
A sangha gathering centered on ahimsa—practicing non-judgement through creative expression.
August
Malas & Mudras in Meditation
Sunday, August 2nd, 2026
Create a personal mala and explore how malas and simple hand mudras support meditation and steady attention.
Together we’ll learn, practice, and meditate with both, allowing rhythm and embodied gesture to guide the mind inward.
September
Clay Impressions & Adaptation
Sunday, September 6th, 2026​
Create clay pieces using natural impressions as a reflection on change and transition.
A grounding sangha gathering centered on adaptability—meeting what’s present and responding with care rather than force.
October
Candle Making: Fire & Light
Sunday, October 4th, 2026​
Create a simple hand-poured candle as a way to work with fire, warmth, and gentle illumination.
We’ll also practice Trataka Kriya (candle gazing), using focused attention to explore steadiness, presence, and inner light.
November
Gratitude Mapping & Flow
Sunday, November 1st, 2026
Create a visual gratitude map as a way to notice what has carried you through the year.
A gentle flow practice will follow, supporting reflection, connection, and embodied appreciation.
Sunday, December 6th, 2026
Create simple, meaningful ornaments to honor the moments and memories that shaped your year.
A closing sangha gathering centered on reflection, creativity, and ending the year together with care.
December
Year's End: Ornament-Making
Book of the Month:
April
Submitted by: Brooke (Maydwell Teacher)
The Giver
Lois Lowry
For this month’s book club pick, I chose The Giver, a book that has been one of my favorites for over 30 years. I return to it again and again because it is thoughtful, layered, and always leaves me reflecting on what it means to truly feel, question, and live with awareness.
I also love how beautifully it connects to yoga. The story touches on self-study, truthfulness, awareness, and the courage to see beyond conditioning. In many ways, it reflects the yogic practice of waking up, paying attention, and choosing to live more consciously rather than simply moving through life on autopilot.
I’m excited to share this book with our Maydwell Virtual Studio community this month.
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Monthly Intentions
sthira-sukham asanam
Posture is steadiness and ease.
Yoga Sutra 2.46
This month we practice balance.
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Rooting down.
Softening what does not need to grip.
Staying steady without becoming rigid.
Making space for both effort and ease.
We do not need to force the moment.
We learn to meet it with clarity.
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Where can you create more steadiness,
while still allowing yourself to breathe?
I am working hard setting up for our upcoming Teacher Training! I will have news for you soon. Until then I hope you are enjoying yoga practices and are having calm days. See you in the studio!
Brooke
YOGA TEACHER'S CORNER
Messages, events, and reflections directly from your Maydwell Yoga Teachers
Upcoming thoughts on movement, mindfulness, and life off the mat.
Kelsie
Lucee
Yoga @ Z Beauty Bar loft in Tucson
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90 min. Gentle Yoga + Mini Sound Bath + Reiki
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Thursdays, Fridays​
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10:30am-12:30pm
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25 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701
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$20 per session
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Amy
I'd like to share a yoga quote which has made a meaningful impact in my life:
“There is no becoming of what did not already exist, there is no unbecoming of what does exist” - Bhagavadgita
I love this quote because it reminds me of the power we all have within us. This excerpt first came to me during an Asian Religions class in college, when I was going through a very challenging time in my life. Somehow the excerpt landed in a way that solved my impossible problem in that very moment, like Dorothy clicking her ruby red slippers together. I had been looking externally to heal, when truly I was never broken, and I needed only to reconnect to that place inside of myself that is unchanging, which life’s challenges had disconnected me from. My regular yoga practice helps me stay grounded in that deeper connection, as life’s challenges continue to ebb and flow in different form. I hope the quote will resonate with you too :)
Haley
I will see you on the mat Mondays @4:30pm for a thoughtful and intentional flow.