Mindful Movement with Mary

🕯️Who says you can't lift weights by candlelight?
🪷Who says you can't have a soothing yoga practice that also uses resistance bands?
🧘🏻‍♀️ Who says building muscle mass can't be meditative?

I believe it is possible to build strength AND downregulate your nervous system in the same class.

You have two opportunities to join me on the mat this summer and explore building strength in a mindful, intentional, calming way:

1) Yoga Summer Camp for Grown-Ups
A 4-day, in-person yoga immersion blending yoga, functional strength training, and deep relaxation.
https://www.mindfulmovementwithmary.com/2026/05/yoga-camp-for-grown-ups-2026/

2) Summer of Strength 3-Month Membership
A 90-day membership to my Virtual Studio including a daily yoga challenge during the month of July.
https://www.mindfulmovementwithmary.com/2026/05/summer-of-strength-3-month-membership/

I used to be afraid of public speaking. My yoga practice helped me overcome that fear. It gave me the tools to breathe through anxiety. It gave me confidence in the capacity of my body and mind.

As a yoga teacher I have to speak in front of a group of people every week. That practice gave me the courage to say “yes” to something way out of my comfort zone: being the Moderator for annual business meetings at my UU church.

Strength can mean many different things, and the type of strength that yoga offers us can be physical, mental, emotional, or even spiritual. Strength gives us confidence; strength gives us options; strength allows us to trust ourselves more fully.

For these reasons and so many more, both my summer programs are focused on cultivating strength. More details below, but I hope you’ll join me on the mat!

Yoga Summer Camp for Grown-Ups
A 4-day, in-person yoga immersion blending yoga, functional strength training, and deep relaxation.
https://www.mindfulmovementwithmary.com/2026/05/yoga-camp-for-grown-ups-2026/

Summer of Strength 3-Month Membership
A 90-day membership to my Virtual Studio including a daily yoga challenge during the month of July.
https://www.mindfulmovementwithmary.com/2026/05/summer-of-strength-3-month-membership/

Check out the links above for all the details and don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions!

This week is High School graduation in my town. I love graduations. I love the hope and possibility. I love the true sense of accomplishment. I love supporting students and teachers. I love learning. So it was really easy to say “yes” to supporting this fundraiser for the Student Council and Robotics Team this year. Go Rockets!!!!!

✨Exciting Announcement: Yoga Camp for Grown-Ups is BACK for summer 2026! ✨

This 4-day yoga immersion blends yoga, strength training, and relaxation techniques to help you develop a well-rounded movement routine. During the week of Yoga Camp you’ll come to class every day for an hour so you get the benefits of daily self-care and leave the week feeling strong and serene.

All the details below and more info in the comments!

🧘🏻‍♀️ Yoga Camp for Grown-Ups
🗓️ August 3-6, 2026
🕰️ 10-11am OR 7-8pm (two sections; you choose one)
📍 239 Woburn St. Reading, MA
💵 $99
🎒 Yoga Mat, two light weights (1-5 lbs), water bottle
Registration closes: Friday, July 31st

Happy Wellness Wednesday, everyone!

Each month I explore one theme in all my yoga classes, and this month the theme is: Happy Hips!

This was a request from my students, many of whom are experiencing pain or discomfort in the hips. Sadly, this is VERY common, and even I (a yoga teacher!) am not immune to hip issues.

So join me on the mat as we dive into strengthening, stretching, and even self-massage for the hips during the month of May.

Tuesdays: 7pm - Slow Flow
Wednesdays: 10am - Gentle Hatha

Beginners and Drop-ins are always welcome!
https://www.mindfulmovementwithmary.com/in-person-classes/