Bill’s 2 Cents and his “Spot”

Many of you may know Bill. When he refers to “his spot” he says it in jest, but he is a creature of habit and my anchor when I teach class. I also enjoy knowing he’s there every week. Here’s his 2 cents… Bills photo shoots in nature, including his favorite Eagle, who watches over his “spot”. One day after shopping at Lowes I decided to check out Fusion Yoga. I

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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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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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Sing & Chant Your Mantra

Red cardinals and Bluejays often visit me in nature, communicating as they “sing” our connection.I am known to be less than a songbird to sing a song or chant a mantra. My voice is strong with ability to project what I need to say. But when it comes to singing or chanting, I would rather hide or lip sync, fearing others will hear me. I have missed out on the

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It’s Time to Chill

Photos from Gina’s Tennessee hike up, to get to the cool down, and the vistaIt’s now time to chill down after our yoga practice of building heat to metabolize and detoxify. We did the work, climbed the mountains, generated heat to now enjoy the cooling off phase. We slow down the pace, usually come down to our mats instead of standing and begin our “Cool Down” phase. We have balanced and challenged

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Not Just a Balancing Act

Gina’s photo from Costa Rica of a balancing stone monument known as a Cairn. Use of these as markers dates back to pre-historic times!We warmed up our body as we calmed and centered our thoughts and are ready to tackle Balance poses for mental focus and body awareness, our Balancing Act.  There are many asanas, yoga postures that challenge us to balance on one knee, leg, arm, hand, and even our

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Warming Up to the Peak

Photos from Gina’s recent hike. Mammoth March plants a tree for each participant, 1200 for our hike!My recent adventure in Tennessee relates to our need to warm up to best enjoy the journey. I completed my first professional hike with intent to do my best. I surrendered to the possibility I may not make the “Finish Line” at 20 miles in 8 hours. I have trained on flat lands of

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