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Foundations for health: nutrition, movement, sleep, and stress management
Sending well wishes as we welcome in 2026! The end of one year often brings reflection. We contemplate the past, considering highs and lows we may have experienced. From there many feel called to set intentions for the year ahead. Rather than choosing goals that may not be sustainable long term, perhaps consider bringing the focus back to basics.
Let’s look at proven and realistic ways to support our overall wellbeing. By managing the four pillars of health, listed below, we set the stage for increased vitality and quality of life. Begin with one pillar and one small change. For example, starting everyday with a glass of water will improve your hydration and nourish your cells. Or stowing your devices outside of the bedroom at night and using a non-lit alarm clock will support restful sleep. Once that change sticks, move to the next pillar and choose a new simple habit, and so on. We can build our best health one doable shift at a time.
4 Pillars of Health from Johns Hopkins University
Nutrition: your diet, or what you eat. Whether healthy or unhealthy, it impacts your body and the way it functions.
Physical Activity: the amount of movement and exercise you get. Exercise has numerous benefits and can help keep your body functioning the way it is supposed to.
Sleep: the time that your body uses to rebuild, regrow, and recover. If you deprive yourself of sleep, your body reacts in negative ways.
Behavioral Health: encompasses many topics including stress management and coping skills, mindfulness, anxiety, and overcoming barriers. Having a good support system as well as being able to recognize stress are necessary for good mental health.
Winter Workshops, Yoga, and Services
Workshops
Prenatal / Postnatal Yoga: Thursdays 1/15 - 2/26, 5-6:15pm at Serenity Yoga & Wellness in South Hadley, pre-register or drop-in
Family Yoga: Sunday 1/25, 1-2pm at Serenity Yoga & Wellness in South Hadley, pre-register online or at the studio.
During this playful class, we’ll explore imaginative movement inspired by winter magic — stretching tall like snow-covered mountains, sledding on our bellies like penguins, and gliding gently like snow angels. No yoga experience is needed. Come as you are and enjoy an hour of breathing, moving, giggling, and letting go. All are welcome. Price includes up to 6 participants per family.
Partner Yoga & the Art of Connection: Fridays 1/30 & 2/27, 5:45-6:45 & 6-7pm atEveryday Wellbeing in the Munson Library in South Amherst, please RSVP online
This donation based workshop offers time and space to connect with someone you care about. Starting with playful partner yoga poses followed by guided Thai yoga massage (no experience needed), and concluding with a conversation prompt to deepen connection. All are welcome.
Weekly Yoga
All Levels Yoga: Tuesdays 8-9am with Everyday Wellbeing in South Amherst, donation-based, all are welcome Munson Library on South East St
Gentle Flow Yoga: Fridays 9:30-10:30am at Serenity Yoga & Wellness in South Hadley, in-person OR online
Yoga Flow: Saturdays 9-10am at Central Rock Gym in Hadley: free for members or $20 to drop-in
Monthly Yoga
Partner Yoga: Friday 3/20 5:45-7pm at Central Rock Gym in Hadley: free for members or bring a guest for $5 (must pre-register online or at CRG). $20 for non-members.
Professional Services - In-person and Online (via Zoom)
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