Mindful Movement with Mary

Mindful Movement with Mary Welcome! My name is Mary. I am a yoga teacher and massage therapist.

🕯️Who says you can't lift weights by candlelight? 🪷Who says you can't have a soothing yoga practice that also uses resis...
06/18/2026

🕯️Who says you can't lift weights by candlelight?
🪷Who says you can't have a soothing yoga practice that also uses resistance bands?
🧘🏻‍♀️ Who says building muscle mass can't be meditative?

I believe it is possible to build strength AND downregulate your nervous system in the same class.

You have two opportunities to join me on the mat this summer and explore building strength in a mindful, intentional, calming way:

1) Yoga Summer Camp for Grown-Ups
A 4-day, in-person yoga immersion blending yoga, functional strength training, and deep relaxation.
https://www.mindfulmovementwithmary.com/2026/05/yoga-camp-for-grown-ups-2026/

2) Summer of Strength 3-Month Membership
A 90-day membership to my Virtual Studio including a daily yoga challenge during the month of July.
https://www.mindfulmovementwithmary.com/2026/05/summer-of-strength-3-month-membership/

I used to be afraid of public speaking. My yoga practice helped me overcome that fear. It gave me the tools to breathe t...
06/10/2026

I used to be afraid of public speaking. My yoga practice helped me overcome that fear. It gave me the tools to breathe through anxiety. It gave me confidence in the capacity of my body and mind.

As a yoga teacher I have to speak in front of a group of people every week. That practice gave me the courage to say “yes” to something way out of my comfort zone: being the Moderator for annual business meetings at my UU church.

Strength can mean many different things, and the type of strength that yoga offers us can be physical, mental, emotional, or even spiritual. Strength gives us confidence; strength gives us options; strength allows us to trust ourselves more fully.

For these reasons and so many more, both my summer programs are focused on cultivating strength. More details below, but I hope you’ll join me on the mat!

Yoga Summer Camp for Grown-Ups
A 4-day, in-person yoga immersion blending yoga, functional strength training, and deep relaxation.
https://www.mindfulmovementwithmary.com/2026/05/yoga-camp-for-grown-ups-2026/

Summer of Strength 3-Month Membership
A 90-day membership to my Virtual Studio including a daily yoga challenge during the month of July.
https://www.mindfulmovementwithmary.com/2026/05/summer-of-strength-3-month-membership/

Check out the links above for all the details and don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions!

06/08/2026

First Farm Share pick up of 2026! Help me identify the last herb!

Happy June, everyone! I've been looking forward to our theme for June all year. Our theme this month is: Prop It Up!If y...
06/02/2026

Happy June, everyone!
I've been looking forward to our theme for June all year. Our theme this month is: Prop It Up!

If you have ever taken a class with me, you know I love me some yoga props. Give me all the blankets, bolsters, and chairs!

Over the next 4 weeks we will explore different props used in yoga, from the classics like blocks and straps to the more avant-garde, such as resistance bands or balls.

We will learn the how and why behind using props in yoga: when to use them and how they can enhance your practice. I can't wait to share this month on the mat with you! (Also, your yoga mat counts as a prop!)

Now you tell me: What is your favorite yoga prop? Let me know in the comments!

This week is High School graduation in my town. I love graduations. I love the hope and possibility. I love the true se...
05/27/2026

This week is High School graduation in my town. I love graduations. I love the hope and possibility. I love the true sense of accomplishment. I love supporting students and teachers. I love learning. So it was really easy to say “yes” to supporting this fundraiser for the Student Council and Robotics Team this year. Go Rockets!!!!!

Charleston: You are gorgeous! Family: I love you!P.S. Everyone should have a herd of sheep greet their wedding guests. H...
05/25/2026

Charleston: You are gorgeous! Family: I love you!
P.S. Everyone should have a herd of sheep greet their wedding guests. Have a great long weekend everyone!

I’ve been busy putting up flyers all over town for Yoga Camp! Let me know if you see one. If you can find all 6 in Readi...
05/20/2026

I’ve been busy putting up flyers all over town for Yoga Camp! Let me know if you see one. If you can find all 6 in Reading, I’ll give you a free yoga class!

✨Exciting Announcement: Yoga Camp for Grown-Ups is BACK for summer 2026! ✨This 4-day yoga immersion blends yoga, strengt...
05/13/2026

✨Exciting Announcement: Yoga Camp for Grown-Ups is BACK for summer 2026! ✨

This 4-day yoga immersion blends yoga, strength training, and relaxation techniques to help you develop a well-rounded movement routine. During the week of Yoga Camp you’ll come to class every day for an hour so you get the benefits of daily self-care and leave the week feeling strong and serene.

All the details below and more info in the comments!

🧘🏻‍♀️ Yoga Camp for Grown-Ups
🗓️ August 3-6, 2026
🕰️ 10-11am OR 7-8pm (two sections; you choose one)
📍 239 Woburn St. Reading, MA
💵 $99
🎒 Yoga Mat, two light weights (1-5 lbs), water bottle
Registration closes: Friday, July 31st

Happy Wellness Wednesday, everyone!Each month I explore one theme in all my yoga classes, and this month the theme is: H...
05/06/2026

Happy Wellness Wednesday, everyone!

Each month I explore one theme in all my yoga classes, and this month the theme is: Happy Hips!

This was a request from my students, many of whom are experiencing pain or discomfort in the hips. Sadly, this is VERY common, and even I (a yoga teacher!) am not immune to hip issues.

So join me on the mat as we dive into strengthening, stretching, and even self-massage for the hips during the month of May.

Tuesdays: 7pm - Slow Flow
Wednesdays: 10am - Gentle Hatha

Beginners and Drop-ins are always welcome!
https://www.mindfulmovementwithmary.com/in-person-classes/

Lately I've noticed that my students are carrying a lot. Heartache, grief, family stress, work stress, physical injuries...
04/29/2026

Lately I've noticed that my students are carrying a lot. Heartache, grief, family stress, work stress, physical injuries, aches and pains.

These are normal parts of being human, but that doesn't make them any any easier.

When life is physically or emotionally (or both!) intense, I try to prioritize self-care, because whenever I make time to be on my yoga mat for even 15-20 minutes, I feel SO MUCH BETTER. Mentally and physically. And that enables me to show up with more clarity of purpose, more connection, and more kindness to those around me, and even towards myself.

My students were telling me this week that for just a little while during class they could put aside the stresses that were bothering them, and they felt refreshed enough to get through the rest of their day.

It's not magic. It's just a little space and time to breathe and move and be present. That's the true gift of yoga.

If you are feeling the challenges of human life these days, I hope you'll give yourself some much-deserved TLC and join me on the mat. Drop-ins and beginners always welcome.

You have two chances each week to practice with me in-person in Reading, MA:

Tuesdays at 7:30pm - SLOW FLOW
Wednesdays at 10:00am - GENTLE HATHA

All the details below:

https://www.mindfulmovementwithmary.com/in-person-classes/

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