I know in my heart that accepting help and better prioritizing my own needs can be a challenge for me, and I’m actively working to improve my skills in navigating this part of my life, yet changing one’s behavior is a well documented struggle for us all. If at all possible it takes immense amounts of courage and persistence to take small steps in a positive direction. 

GOTR Western MA was founded in 2015 and has served 13,000 girls across Western MA since its start. GOTR inspires girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident using fun, experience-based curricula that creatively integrates running.

This moderately-paced flow is welcoming for students of all levels. We typically start with a centering, and slow warm-up. Class usually includes some sun salutations, standing poses and a slow stretchy wind-down. Students are encouraged to go at their own pace, working with the body they have. Advanced options are offered for those who wish, and rest is encouraged for all when needed.

One piece of feedback we’ve received is that the simple act of asking people to reach out to us for a scholarship can be a barrier in and of itself. So, as we lean into 2026 with a strong desire to deepen this work we are excited to streamline the process a bit more for students. 

Every year that I guide a group of students through a yoga immersion and teacher training program, my own exploration of yoga deepens. I’m inspired by how different each year is, even though the material being presented is very similar from year to year. The experience each year is shaped by my personal evolution, the unique individuals that I am currently sharing the time with and the moment we are in as a country and world.

Now, yoga. A “now” that is not just about the literal present moment, but a “now” that is auspicious, sacred, outside and deeply within time and space. While there are times of year that invite newness, this sutra reminds us that the time is always now. The possibility for a new way of relating to our lives is available to all of us, in every moment.

I wanted to become a Reiki Master because I felt so empowered and safe in my body as I grew a deeper connection to the energy that is in me and in Reiki, and learning about sharing this love that Reiki shows me is such a beautiful journey.

I hope students feel new understandings about themselves and others.  I hope they can feel safe to soften and feel what’s present in their heart.  I hope they connect with a capacity to listen to their bodies and emotions and from this awareness, set boundaries and cultivate their relationships and creativity.  I hope they feel more connected to themselves, others, and the natural world.  

Kestrel Land Trust conserves and cares for forests, farms, and riverways in the Connecticut River Valley of Western Massachusetts, while nurturing an enduring love of the land.

We can’t quite believe it, but the first month of Shraddhā and Sanctuary’s Yoga Immersion and Teaching Training is complete! If you’re curious about what this group of 35 beautiful souls has been up to, here’s a sneak peak….

Transhealth is an independent and comprehensive healthcare center that supports and empowers trans and gender-diverse individuals and families. Throughout our history as a community, trans and gender-diverse people have looked to each other for healing, support, and affirmation. Transhealth honors that by serving as a source of hope and showing what good gender-affirming healthcare looks like. As a trans and gender-diverse led organization rooted in Western Massachusetts, we are expanding the healthcare possibilities for our community. Through expert care, community support, education, and advocacy, we work to secure a healthy, affirming future for all of us.

We offer Yin Yoga classes each week on Wednesdays & Fridays 12– 1 pm. Read about this beloved practice from our teachers!

My personal vocal practice has brought me confidence in so many ways I didn’t expect. I bring more of myself to my voice and feel bolder and more expressive in everyday communication. I used to think being professional or academic looked and felt a certain way. But by accessing more of my voice, I now access more of me. I feel more relaxed in conversation, my smile is bigger, and I feel more embodied. I feel more connected to myself and more connected to others. 

The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art’s mission is to celebrate and elevate picture book art and inspire a love of art and art creation. We collect, preserve, and exhibit original art and foster an ever-growing audience passionate about picture book art.

Form & Flow is our most taught class at Sanctuary, and yet you might be wondering what exactly you are getting into when you take this style of class! The name hearkens back to the days when Sanctuary (then called Yoga Sanctuary) was an Anusara yoga studio. Anusara was founded in 1997 by John Friend; his style integrated physical principles of alignment often found in Iyengar classes with yoga therapeutics and Tantric spiritual teachings.

Embodyoga with Corinne, Yin Yoga with Luke, Queer & Trans Yoga with Fran, and Prenatal Yoga with Sebastian…introducing the classes and teachers that make our fall schedule so special!

My hope is that my clients feel lighter, gain a renewed sense of health and clarity, and learn that they have the ability to heal themselves. My desire is to guide my clients to an embodied sense of their purpose and mission in this life and the gifts that they have been given to fulfill that mission. True embodiment brings the empowerment to fully step into the life of their dreams.

My work informs everything about how I interact with the world. I see firsthand, on a personal and interpersonal basis, how systems of oppression impact every single one of us, albeit in very different ways. Because I have been entrusted with so many people’s personal stories, when I’m out and about in the world, I think I’m usually hyper-aware that everyone I encounter is carrying stories I know nothing about, and that those stories are impacting how they behave and perceive the world around them. It makes me take things a lot less personally. I hope it causes me to behave with a combination of deep empathy and strong, healthy boundaries.

Valley Free Radio seeks to educate, inspire, and entertain through programming that reflects the diversity of the local community. We seek to provide a space for media access and education, placing equipment, skills, and critical tools in the hands of the community. We aim to serve with particular regard for those overlooked or under-represented by other media and to provide for the exchange of cultural and intellectual ideas and music.