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BlueMoon Holistic We are your sacred space to breathe, flow and grow! Yoga, Massage, Reiki, EventsšŸ“Nevada, IA
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Legs up the wall + a few slow breaths.I’ve been talking a lot about the vagus nerve lately, and I think it’s important t...
08/29/2026

Legs up the wall + a few slow breaths.

I’ve been talking a lot about the vagus nerve lately, and I think it’s important to keep this really simple. A yoga pose/ shape isn’t going to magically ā€œresetā€ your nervous system. But slow, intentional breathing can influence the autonomic nervous system and increase vagally mediated HRV.

So sometimes regulation really is just… stopping for a minute.

No perfect meditation. No quiet house (obviously šŸ˜‚) Just getting still, breathing a little slower, and giving your body a chance to come down a notch.

And sometimes your little humans join you.

That counts too.

This may be one of the biggest misconceptions about stress and regulation: people think they need to ā€œcalm down.ā€But the...
08/12/2026

This may be one of the biggest misconceptions about stress and regulation: people think they need to ā€œcalm down.ā€

But the nervous system doesn’t respond well to force, and even though the research is still evolving, it’s pretty clear … We cannot shame, hustle, or pressure ourselves into genuine regulation.

Instead, the body responds to repeated cues of safety:

• slower breathing
• supportive relationships
• adequate rest
• nourishment
• movement
• sunlight
• mindfulness
• predictable rhythms

This is why nervous system work is rarely about one dramatic intervention

It’s usually about small, repeated experiences that help the body feel supported over time

Save this as a reminder to check in with your body today šŸ¤

A little throwback to three years ago…I was leading  yoga, holding space, and giving massages right up until 39 weeks pr...
08/10/2026

A little throwback to three years ago…

I was leading yoga, holding space, and giving massages right up until 39 weeks pregnant… with twins

It’s their birth month, and somehow three years have already passed. It’s hard not to feel a little nostalgic for that season of life.

There was something really special about showing up as I was, carrying two babies, and continuing to show up for the humans who trusted me with their own bodies and stories.

And maybe that’s the part of that season I want to remember most:

You should never have to become someone else before you walk into a wellness space.

Come as you are.
Take what you need.
Modify when you feel led to
Rest when you desire
Challenge yourself when you want to.
And leave feeling successful, not because you did everything perfectly, but because you listened to yourself

I hope everyone gets to experience a space where they feel safe enough to do exactly that

Three years later, I’m still incredibly grateful for the humans who allowed me to hold space for them during that chapter.

And I’m especially grateful that, somehow, while I was holding space and serving so many others, I was also growing two incredible little humans who would completely change mine.

Three years. How is that even possible?

Notice where you’re holding tension, and see if the body is willing to soften….One of the first things we begin noticing...
07/03/2026

Notice where you’re holding tension, and see if the body is willing to soften….

One of the first things we begin noticing in yoga is how much tension we carry unconsciously.

Jaw.
Shoulders.
Hands.
Pelvic floor.
Forehead.
Breath.

Many people are living with chronic muscle guarding and nervous system activation without even realizing it.

The body adapts to stress by preparing for protection:
tightening, bracing, clenching, rushing.

And over time, that state can start to feel ā€œnormal.ā€

Research continues to show that chronic stress impacts both the nervous system and physical body, influencing everything from sleep and digestion to pain, inflammation, and emotional regulation.

Sometimes regulation begins with something incredibly small: awareness.

Not forcing relaxation
Not performing calmness.
Just noticing

I’m passionate about nervous system regulation, and I love sharing evidence-informed education and practical tools around nervous system support, stress physiology, and regulation in everyday life.

šŸ¤ Meagan

We’ve normalized living in a constant state of stimulation:• notifications• rushing• multitasking• stress• emotional ove...
07/01/2026

We’ve normalized living in a constant state of stimulation:

• notifications
• rushing
• multitasking
• stress
• emotional overload
• poor sleep
• constant output

The body was never designed to sustain chronic survival mode indefinitely.

Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing more about nervous system health, stress physiology, and evidence-informed practices that may support regulation, resilience, and recovery in everyday life.

Not from a place of perfection… Just from a desire to live a little more grounded and a little less depleted.

Happy International Day of Yoga & Summer Solstice, friends!!!Today we honor the light.The light of the sun, the light wi...
06/21/2026

Happy International Day of Yoga & Summer Solstice, friends!!!

Today we honor the light.

The light of the sun, the light within ourselves, and the quiet ways we continue to grow even in seasons that look different than before.

Today is a perfect opportunity to slow down and reconnect with what matters most. To step outside, feel the warmth of the sun on your skin, take a deep breath, and remember that growth does not have to be complicated. Sometimes it begins with simply being present.

This season has looked different for BlueMoon Holistic Wellness. While we may not currently be gathering inside the studio walls, the heart of this community is still very much alive.

Behind the scenes, we have been planting seeds. Dreaming. Creating. Reimagining. And trusting that beautiful things can grow from seasons of change.

Growth does not always happen where everyone can see it. Sometimes the most meaningful seasons are the ones spent planting roots.

Thank you for continuing to support this little community through every evolution. Thank you for practicing with us, believing in us, and carrying the spirit of BlueMoon wherever you are.

Something beautiful is unfolding.
And we cannot wait to share it with you when the time is right!

Until then … get outside, soak in the sunshine, move your body, breathe deeply, nourish your spirit, and remember: your light was never meant to be dimmed.

Feel free to share a photo of how your spending the Summer Solstice in the comments… we’d love to be a part of your day!!

šŸ¤ Meagan

If you desire to make a difference in this beautiful world, you must be different from the world.Embrace your glorious a...
05/13/2026

If you desire to make a difference in this beautiful world, you must be different from the world.

Embrace your glorious and infinitely beautiful authenticity.

You are walking, talking, living, breathing divine presence.

Watercolor art by the ever so talented circa 2020 šŸ¤šŸ¤šŸ¤šŸ¤

Today, we honor the nurturers.The mommas, grandmas, stepmothers, adoptive mothers, fathers carrying both roles, caregive...
05/10/2026

Today, we honor the nurturers.
The mommas, grandmas, stepmothers, adoptive mothers, fathers carrying both roles, caregivers, mentors, and the women who mother through presence, compassion, and love.

We also hold space for those carrying grief today, those missing their mommas, longing to become one, navigating strained relationships, or mothering babies no longer earthside. This day can hold both joy and tenderness.

Mother’s Day was first established in 1908 by Anna Jarvis as a way to honor the quiet sacrifices mothers make every day. Her vision was never about perfection or performance, but remembrance, gratitude, and sincere love.

May today be less about doing and more about receiving.
Less about expectations and more about presence.
A soft reminder that nurturing others begins with extending gentleness toward ourselves, too.

With love,
Meagan šŸ¤

In a world that rewards speed, productivity, and constant forward motion, the quieter signals of the body are often over...
05/04/2026

In a world that rewards speed, productivity, and constant forward motion, the quieter signals of the body are often overlooked. Not because they aren’t there…but because they don’t demand attention.

They invite it.

Tension. Fatigue. Restlessness.
A shallow breath. A clenched jaw. A heaviness that doesn’t have words.

These are not inconveniences. They are communication.

The body does not begin with urgency. It begins with subtlety. A whisper before a wave. And when those signals are ignored long enough, they tend to grow louder, not as punishment, but as persistence.

Listening to the body is not about fixing or analyzing every sensation. It is about acknowledging what is present without immediately trying to change it. It is the practice of staying…. Simply long enough to notice, to feel, to understand.

Presence begins here.

Not in perfect stillness, but in awareness.
Not in control, but in connection.

There is intelligence within the body that does not require force. It does not rush. It does not perform. It simply reflects what is true in the moment.

And often, what is needed is not more effort,
but more attention.

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✨ Honoring This Chapter ✨As we near the end of this chapter, I’ve been sitting with what this space has really been.Yes…...
04/28/2026

✨ Honoring This Chapter ✨

As we near the end of this chapter, I’ve been sitting with what this space has really been.

Yes… I was the owner. The creator. The one who held the vision and was brave enough to bring it to life. And I’m proud of that. I’m proud of the risk, the faith, the countless hours, and the heart it took to build something from nothing.

But if I’m being honest, BlueMoon was never the building.

It was always the people…. (Always!)

It was every conversation before and after class. Every moment someone chose to show up for themselves. Every connection that formed quietly, naturally, without force. What was created here goes so far beyond yoga… it became a community rooted in something real.

And that doesn’t end when the door shuts for the last time.

Because what we built isn’t surface-level. It never was. These relationships, these connections, they are deep, they are lasting, and they will continue in ways that don’t need a physical space to exist.

I’ve been reflecting a lot (for those who know me well, that doesn’t come as a surprise šŸ˜‰) And for me, it’s made one thing undeniable:

There is one place in my life I cannot be replaced.

My family.

My children.

My home.

The land we’re building.

The quiet, meaningful, simple moments that so easily get overlooked when life becomes full.

And so this decision… it isn’t from burnout or loss. It’s from clarity. From a deep knowing of where my energy is meant to go in this season.

I’m stepping fully into my role at home, into our farm, into a more intentional way of living, and I feel so much peace in that.

But this is not a goodbye.

Not to the people. Not to the connections. Not to what was created here.

This is simply a shift.

And I carry all of you with me.

With all the love and gratitude,

Meagan šŸ¤

(P.S I lead my last class in this space tonight 6:00-7:00pm- would love for you to join me, or join for a big group photo around 7:05)

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