đź’“ URGENT…Renee’s Crucial and Powerful 2 Cents Recovery đź’“

Time Sensitive ❣️ This powerful and important 2 Cents Share is sent earlier than the usual Sunday email as you will understand as you read to the end. I am especially honored and moved to share this heart tugging story from our Warrior of Life, Renee. She’s the cool yogi hugging her beloved back corner nook by the mirror. You may feel a little more emotional but certainly uplifted and

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Sally Starr’s 2 Cents Journey!

Be open to possibilities and the subtle nuances people may give us that lead us to amazing paths to be discovered. Sally’s 2 Cents below is a reminder to potential callings. I met Gina when I was selling a rug! The very rug in the boutique was new but not being used. I was not open to trying yoga at the time, although she for sure stayed in the back

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Donna’s 2 Cents & Injury Recovery

Donna is one of our very loved Fusion Certified Yoga Teachers. She teaches Tuesday morning and evening and Friday morning. I remember when she had this traumatic injury and she was stoic and positive about her recovery process. Now she shares it with you. Here’s my 2 cents for what it’s worth! I do not know why more people aren’t engaged in a regular yoga practice. They wait until they

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Laurie’s 2 Cents & Private Yoga Journey

Laurie has been consistently attending private yoga sessions with me. I have personally been rewarded as I witnessed the growth in her physical abilities and her discovery of yoga practices. Enjoy her 2 Cents… My experience with Fusion Yoga & Wellness has been life-changing. When I first met Gina over five years ago, I was an anxious, un-exercised couch potato. When I decided that it was time to make a change in

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Kim’s Uplifting 2 Cents

You may recognize our always effervescent, Kim. She has one of the brightest, friendliest smiles as she enters Fusion spaces. You’ll understand why as she shares her 2 Cents… 69 & still tryin… Embarking on this special year, I am filled with gratitude & amazement at meeting this auspicious moment in my life!!!! But, having said that… damn it’s hard to keep on keepin’ on! I find my energy tank running low, my determination

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Jan’s Yoga Journey in a Foreign Land

Jan was one of my very first students at another local studio over 11 years ago. Luckily we found each other again at Fusion as she joined our amazing community. Interesting how yoga found Jan, and she found yoga in Germany. Please enjoy her 2 Cents…  How I found yoga.  In 2000, we lived in Germany. A friend told me a woman was teaching yoga in her home and that it relieved her back

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May All Beings Be Happy & Free

Gina captured these majestic moments of Old Glory atop a mountain while hiking at Chimney Rock, NCLokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu is a popular and powerful mantra, in addition to Om, Shanti, Shanti, Shanti (our theme several weeks ago). It translates to May all beings everywhere be happy and free.  Pronounced and chanted like this: Low-kah Sa-ma-stah Sue-kee-no Bah-von-tu. This powerful mantra is a combination of sound and syllables to create transformation

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Healing Through Heartache Her 2 Cents

Moving through Grief with Meditation and Yoga, by Jackie Story, our Fusion student who submitted her “2 Cents” and was selected for our first week of this summer sharing series: My Mom passed away in December 2022 after a long, hard health year. My Dad joined her this past week, almost 6 months to the day. They were married for 72 years. He missed her terribly.  Meditation and yoga are helping me

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We Want Your Two Cents

You have likely heard this phrase before, “Give me your 2 cents” referring to giving one’s opinion.   This summer I want YOUR 2 cents. Let’s hear from you on various topics, which may then be our future Fusion Theme of the Week, and potentially enlighten others. Reply to this email or send to us at info@fusionyogawellness.com with “2 Cents” in the subject. When and if your idea/opinion is selected to be used in our weekly blog, you will earn $25 for your

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Sitali, Cooling with Pranayama

In the summer season we feel warmer, and in SW Florida, more humid and heavy. It is crucial that we find ways to stay balanced with our body temperature, hydration, activities, and mindfulness. Just because it is hot, doesn’t mean we should be dormant or always hibernate indoors! Pranayama, or breath control practice benefits our body and mind by moving vital Prana through our energy pathways. More gentle and slower Asana movements facilitate the body to

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