COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD

Finding Inspiration in Every Turn: What’s Happening in the Maydwell Yoga Community.

In yoga, sangha means community. This bulletin board is a shared space for our sangha; a place to see how we gather, practice, and stay connected beyond regular classes. These offerings are about learning together, creating together, and supporting one another on and off the mat.

30-DAY CHALLENGE
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PHOTO CONTEST

January 5 – February 28, 2026

This new year, choose presence over perfection. Let your practice meet you where you are.

Join our 30-Day Practice Photo Challenge, open to everyone. Practice yoga 30 times between January 5 and February 28, in any way that feels true to you—movement, meditation, breath, or rest. Five minutes or ninety. At home, in the studio, or anywhere life takes you.

Each time you practice, post one photo and tag @MaydwellYoga.

If you practiced, it counts!

✨ Come as you are. Practice how you can. Share what feels true.

Use #Maydwell30 and invite a friend to practice alongside you.

Join the Challenge!

Moments from past Maydwell 30-Day Practice Challenges

MONTHLY SANGHA GATHERINGS

All Gatherings are live, virtual events and can be joined from anywhere.

January

Creating Your 2026 Bingo Board

Sunday, January 18th, 2026

Create a 2026 bingo board to hold what you hope to experience, practice, and return to this year.

With your thoughtful board nearby and settle into a long, supportive restorative practice.

February

Full Moon Cleansing: Bath Soaks

Sunday, February 1st, 2026

Create eleven cleansing bath salt blends to return to at each full moon for the rest of the year.

A grounding sangha gathering focused on release, rest, and gently making space as one cycle comes to a close.

March

Chakra Earrings: The 7-Day Set

Sunday, March 1, 2026

Create seven pairs of earrings in the colors of the chakras—one for each day of the week—as gentle reminders of balance and presence.

A creative sangha gathering centered on color, rhythm, and carrying your practice into daily life.

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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.

December

Year's End: Ornament-Making

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.

Book of the Month:
JANUARY

Submitted by: Haley (Maydwell Teacher)

The Stories Behind the Poses: The Indian Mythology That Inspired 50 Yoga Postures

Ever wondered why yoga postures are named the way they are?

This month’s featured book explores the Indian myths, deities, and symbolic stories that shaped many of the postures we practice today — inviting us to move with deeper awareness, reverence, and curiosity.