Sanctuary Blog

"Creativity doesn't just happen - you make it happen. Changing daily routines is one way to access creativity." ~ Nita Leland

"Tea is an act complete in its simplicity. When I drink tea, there is only me and the tea. The rest of the world dissolves." ~Thich Nhat Hanh

“We know from quantum physics that everything in the universe including ourselves is vibration. And sound is of course vibration- so we are in a way, made of sound.” ~Jessica Caplan

“There is a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in” ― Leonard Cohen

“It's spring fever. That is what the name of it is. And when you've got it, you want—oh, you don't quite know what it is you do want, but it just fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so!”

― Mark Twain

Inhale into the belly, into the chest, and exhale out. These three parts are the premise of conscious connected breathing which begins to slowly flow energy through your body. The experience is unique and if you’ve never tried this style of active Breathwork, here’s exactly what you can expect.

Breathing exercises, Pranayama, Overbreathing… With so many variations of the art of inhaling and exhaling; how do you know which method is right for you?

Breathing is something you unconsciously do more than 23,000 times a day, but breathwork is different. It’s a controlled, conscious act that can boost your immune system, alleviate anxiety and depression, manage insomnia, and even bring on psychedelic-like bene

It was such a pleasure to connect with Hannah Franke last week as she has been an integral part of our Sanctuary community since we opened our doors in October 2019. She started leading yoga classes in our studios during the pandemic when the other studios she taught at stopped having in-person classes. Keep reading to learn more about her experience being a yoga instructor during this time and how Sanctuary has supported her throughout this major transition.

~Much gratitude, Emily Kasman, Expansion Director at Sanctuary

It’s been a while since “in-person” anything was the standard, especially at yoga studios. But as we begin to return to anew new normal, we’re excited to announce our next evolution