NOVEMBER: GRATITUDE
- BYC
- Nov 2
- 5 min read
NOVEMBER: GRATITUDE (THE CHEAT CODE)
As the year begins to wind down, November invites us to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what truly matters. In the world of yoga, this season is a natural time to shift from striving to appreciating — from “doing” to simply “being.” You’ve probably heard the phrase “cheat code” before — that secret trick that helps you unlock a hidden advantage in a game. But here’s the thing: life has its own cheat codes, too. And one of the most powerful is gratitude.
When we take time to be thankful for what we already have — the breath in our lungs, the strength in our bodies, the community that surrounds us — something magical happens.
Gratitude changes our energy. It opens our hearts. It shifts our perspective from lack to abundance.
Suddenly, the things we’ve been chasing start to find their way to us naturally. So this November, your “cheat code” for getting what you want isn’t pushing harder — it’s being grateful for what’s already here.
Try beginning or ending your yoga practice (or day) with a moment of gratitude:
Thank your body for showing up.
Thank your breath for guiding you.
Thank yourself for continuing the journey.
The more you practice gratitude, the more life gives you to be grateful for.
NOVEMBER NEWS!
🚨🚨NEW CLASSES BEING ADDED TO THE SCHEDULE NOVEMBER & DECEMBER! BE SURE TO CHECK THE SCHEDULE AND RESERVE YOUR SPOT IN CLASS AHEAD OF TIME IN MINDBODY!🚨🚨
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
It's that time of the year again! We want to provide you a space to take a big breath in, a pause, release through movement or a moment of peace through the holiday season. Please make sure you are looking at the schedule and signing up ahead of time when you can to save your spot (and canceling if you cannot make it in) We will be having one class on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and New Year's Day morning.
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS + EVENTS
FRIENDSGIVING
Fill your cup! This thanksgiving season, join Jordan for a candlelit Slow Flow and restorative gathering.
The room will glow with candlelight and the scent of orange, clove and cinnamon will fill the room. The class will start with guided journaling and meditation. This will lead into a grounding warm-up, breathwork, gentle flow and a time to rest.
Afterwards, there will be time for shared reflection and community to sip on hot cider and mulled wine and snacks in the lobby provided by Jordan. Bring a small snack or dish to share if you'd like.
Friday, November 7th
6:00-7:15 PM
$25 per person.
ECSTATIC DANCE
Join our masseuse Lauren Herman as she leads you through an afternoon of free-form movement. Step into a space of freedom, connection, and self-expression. In this workshop, music and movement will be your tools for release, presence, and joy—no choreography, no judgment, just your body moving the way it wants to move. Come as you are, let go of expectations, and discover the magic of dance as meditation.
All bodies are welcome, no prior dance experience required.
The group will begin in an opening circle, creating a safe space. Then you'll move! A closing circle will end the practice as people are given an option to share their experience and reflect.
Saturday, November 15, 2025
12:00-1:30PM
$20
Wear clothes to move in, bring a water bottle and maybe a friend or two!
POP-UP: LADIES NIGHT IN!
While downtown Brighton is hosting Ladies Night Out, BYC is having their own Ladies Night In. Join Catherine Walker and Leanne Molnar as they guide you in an afternoon of self care.
Come treat yourself and fill your cup with a special 75 minute yoga class that will begin in a guided meditation and reflection, a Slow Burn style yoga class and end with a sound bath and mini scalp massage provided by special guest, AVEDA. Tea will be served in the lobby after class.
Leave feeling rejuvenated, but also with time to join Ladies Night Out if you are feeling it!
December 4th @ 5:30PM
Included with membership. Drop in rates still apply.
WINTER BAZAAR: LOCAL ARTIST HOLIDAY SHOP
Calling all local makers and artists! If you would like to bring your goods and artwork to sell at the studio, submit an artist application by November 21st! If you would like to shop, you can look forward to December 6th! Mark your calendars, we have candles, decor, crochet, tapestry and more!
YINYASA & YOGA NIDRA
Relax. Release. Reconnect.
Join Catherine Walker for a deeply nourishing experience that blends the best of both worlds: gentle movement and grounded stillness. In this special class, you’ll begin with YinYasa — a slow, mindful flow where each movement leads into a longer-held yin pose. Expect to awaken the body gently, then settle deeply into rest and release.
✨ Flow through intentional asanas✨ Soften into grounding yin holds✨ Close with 20–30 minutes of blissful Yoga Nidra, a guided meditation to soothe your nervous system and restore inner calm.
This is your invitation to slow down, let go, and reconnect with your breath, body, and self.
All levels welcome.
Friday, December 19th @ 5:30-6:045 PM
$25 per person
PRATYAHARA (BLINDFOLDED) YOGA
Pratyahara is a core yoga practice that involves withdrawing the senses and the world. It is the fifth of the eight stages of Patanjali's Ashtanga Yoga. The word pratyahara translates to "withdrawal of the senses" or "gathering towards.
Join Emily Walter as she leads you in a practice that combines the fundamentals of traditional yoga with the unique sensory experience of wearing a blindfold. This variation of traditional yoga incorporates the use of a blindfold to heighten the senses and increase body awareness, adding an extra layer of sensory deprivation to challenge and deepen the practice that encourages practitioners to rely on their sense of touch, balance, and intuition.
By removing the sense of sight, all the other senses are enhanced and it compels practitioners to pay closer attention to their body’s alignment and movement. This ultimately leads to a more mindful and introspective practice as the external distractions fade away, allowing yogis to focus on their internal experience.
Some of the benefits of blindfold yoga include:
Improved balance and stability
Enhanced focus and concentration
Increased body awareness and proprioception.
Heightened intuition and trust in oneself
Reduced stress and anxiety
A more mindful and introspective practice
The class will be 1 hour and 15 min of Slow Burn + Yin. Class will be unheated, slower and more intentional movements will be taught.
Bring: A yoga mat and water bottle. Blindfolds will be supplied by the instructor.
Friday, January 9, 2026
5:30-6:45PM
Price: $20
If you have been thinking about coming in for class, this is your sign to get here! All new clients can experience their first class on us. After that, take advantage of the new member class pack: $50 for 5 classes, one month expiration after date of purchase. $10/ class, what a deal! You can sign up on the mindbody app or stop into the studio and we'll set you up!
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