Presence- February’s Theme

Presence- February’s Theme

There is no doubt that each of us has a specific presence. It’s the way people feel when they are in your company. As well as the void, when you are no longer present. “Presence” is what I want us to explore for the next new moon cycle. Specifically, the presence that...
The importance of a Call-In Culture

The importance of a Call-In Culture

One of the books I am reading is Brené Brown’s “Braving the Wilderness”. In short it is a book on Dr. Brown’s research around the importance of belonging to your true Self. As you know, I love this theme and my social worker/social justice...

Why did Yess Yoga begin?

Ten years ago, I finished my teacher training abroad. I was teaching in South Korea and the local studio that I practiced at, was leading a yoga training. I thought to myself, why not and jumped right in. Prior to training, I never thought I wanted to teach full-time....
Learning to love women

Learning to love women

By Lucia Yess   I am the oldest of three girls. We (Erin, Taylor, and I) spent most of our childhood in Winona, MN. This town is nestled between the Mississippi River and spectacular bluffs. The beautiful backdrop was where the three of us learned, changed, and...

Hygge: It’s what to do this winter

By Lucia Yess   After embracing our women’s winter workshop, Tara, a woman who lived in Denmark mentioned that the studio was “Hygge”.  Tara must have read on my face, “Umm is that a thing that I want”, because she quickly explained...