As we conclude 2025 and look toward 2026, we are grateful for all of you and for your participation in our yoga community.  Whether you have attended classes, gathered for special studio events, joined us for social outings, or engaged with us on social media, we appreciate all that you have contributed to help 4yoga thrive!

In marked contrast to the artificial intelligence slop* flooding our feeds and competing for our attention, yoga reminds us to be authentic and to show up honestly for ourselves and others, both on and off the mat.  We would be honored to see you for one of January’s 57 drop-in classes—on mornings, afternoons, and evenings—join us whenever you can!

In the new year, our studio is also practicing authenticity by returning to our roots as an organization run collaboratively by our teachers.  Most of this change will take place behind the scenes, but you may notice teachers taking a more active role in maintaining the studio space that we all share.  You will also notice that Uta and Maria have joined the administrative team, with Uta generating each month’s class schedule and Maria taking over our communication channels.  We appreciate everyone’s willingness to contribute to studio operations, and we are excited to see how this collaborative effort helps the studio continue to evolve!

January updates:

In order of chronological appearance, here are additional January updates we are happy to share with you!

1. New Year’s Day class.  We are delighted to continue our tradition of launching the new year with a holiday yoga class!  On New Year’s Day (Thurs., Jan. 1), join Maria at 9 a.m. to welcome 2026!
2. In person and online options for yoga nidra.  We are pleased to continue to offer an online option for one of this month’s two yoga nidra sessions.  That online-only session will take place on Mon., Jan. 5; to receive the link, just register here.  Or, if you prefer to experience yoga nidra in person, join Angie at the studio on Sun., Jan. 4, also at 5:30 p.m.
3. New Monday evening Basics class.  We are happy to offer a weekday evening Basics class beginning in January—join Maria and Liz on Mondays at 6 p.m.  
4. Return of the evening Yin class on a new day.  We are pleased to return a weekday Yin class to the schedule this month—join Maria on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. 
5. Thursday class changes.  Frances has decided to limit her regular yoga teaching to Franklin, but we hope to continue to see her when she is available to substitute.  We are excited to welcome Celeste Ross to our teaching staff, and thrilled that she will become the regular teacher of the Thursday Gentle class.  Because Heather’s schedule currently conflicts with her availability for the Thursday-afternoon Basics class, January 8 will be her last chance to teach it for a while.  We appreciate the teachers who will continue to staff that class now and look forward to Heather returning to regular teaching when her schedule permits.

February preview: Book Club Sun., Feb. 15, at 1:30 p.m.

Mark your calendars for the next book club gathering on Sun., Feb. 15, at 1:30 p.m.  We will discuss How To Be Well: Navigating Our Self-Care Epidemic, One Dubious Cure at a Time by Amy Larocca, a journalistic-style review of our cultural obsession with wellness and the things we will do to pursue it.  Everyone is always welcome for book club conversations—whether you are currently taking yoga classes or not!  Three copies of the book are available at the Warren County Public Library, and we’ve created a Facebook event for those of you who find it helpful to keep up that way.

If you have questions about or feedback on our offerings, just drop Angie, Maria, or Uta an email (4yoga.me@gmail.com) or Facebook message or catch up with one of us at a post-class gathering. And, as always, for a full copy of the month’s schedule and descriptions of our class styles, please see the calendar page or pick up a hard copy at the studio. 

* Slop is Merriam-Webster’s word of the year for 2025.