12/24/2025
Hello and Happy Holidays,
As we rest in the stillness of this season, may we be reminded that every pause is
also a preparation.
In these final days of the year, may you practice svadhyaya (self-study) with compassion: noticing what this year has taught you, what has softened, and what is ready to be released.
There is no rush—only awareness.
Throughout 2025 I've turned to gratitude again and again and reflected on the lessons, wisdom and stumbles that this year has blessed me with.
I've also reminded myself that all that has happened isn't good or bad, it just "is".
Everything has had to happen to get me to this beautiful place that I am currently in.
As we begin to turn our gaze toward the New Year, we do so not from striving, but from sankalpa —an intention rooted in the heart rather than the ego.
May life's ebbs and flows arise gently, fueled by devotion rather than force, and may your practice on and off the mat in 2026 be one of consistency, honesty, and care.
Let this transition into 2026 be a moving meditation: inhaling gratitude for what has been, exhaling space for what is becoming.
Thank you for sharing this path with me—through breath, movement, reflection, and community.
I look forward to continuing on this beautiful path as we venture and practice together in the year ahead.
May we step into the New Year grounded, open, and aligned.
With love and gratitude,
Dusty Marie
Grounded in Levity: A Weekend with Bradshaw Wish
Join Chicago-based yoga teacher and podcast host Bradshaw Wish for a weekend of education, laughter, and inspiration. Each session blends mindful movement, accessible anatomy, and Bradshaw’s signature mix of humor and heart.
Bradshaw Wish is an experienced yoga teacher based in Chicago with over ten years of teaching experience. He leads public classes, workshops, teacher trainings, and international retreats, blending classical vinyasa with a mindful, modern approach.
A student of master teacher Jason Crandell (500-hour certification), Bradshaw’s classes are both educational and anatomical while maintaining a lighthearted, fun vibe. With a wealth of knowledge and a touch of sass, his teaching style engages and inspires.
He also hosts The Funny Thing About Yoga podcast, where he mixes humor with heartfelt conversations about the yoga practice and community.
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Friday Night | All Levels Class
Flow Out Loud: A Friday Night Experience with Bradshaw Wish
6:00–7:30 PM
Description:
This playful and informative class will not be one to miss. We’ll stretch and release tension through the chest, shoulders, and hips while building strength in the back body to improve posture, balance, and backbends. Expect a blend of accessible anatomy tips, flowing movement, and plenty of laughs along the way. You’ll leave feeling open, strong, and ready to float into the weekend.
Saturday | Masterclass for Teachers + Experienced Students
Spring Into Handstands
12:00–2:00 PM
2.5 Yoga Alliance CEUs
Description:
This uplifting masterclass breaks down the foundations of handstands in a safe, supportive, and seriously fun environment. You’ll learn key anatomical principles to build strength, stability, and confidence—whether you’re learning to kick up or refining your balance. Expect drills, partner work, and playful progressions that make going upside down approachable and exciting. Leave with a fresh set of tools for both your teaching and your personal practice.
Sunday | All Levels Workshop
Yoga for Recovery
12:00–2:00 PM
Description:
A grounding, accessible experience for anyone navigating recovery in its many forms—addiction, trauma, burnout, grief, or life transitions. This workshop offers a safe space to reconnect with your body, breathe with intention, and cultivate resilience. Through gentle movement, breathwork, and reflection, we’ll explore practices that honor healing and self-compassion. No prior yoga experience required—just bring your breath, your body, and your truth.
Practice with me
Christmas Morning
7am at Toula Yoga Cedar Rapids, Ia
Register at
toulayogacr.com (http://www.toulayogacr.com)
2026 Yoga Schedule
Beginning Monday January 17, 2026
Mondays at Heat Yoga Cedar Rapids
4:15 pm Yin Yang Yoga
Register at
heatyogacr.com (http://www.heatyogacr.com)
Tuesday and Thursdays
6:30 am
Infrared Heated Vinyasa Flow
at Toula Yoga Cedar Rapids
Wednesdays
5:30 pm
Yin Yoga
Toula Yoga Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Register at
toulayoga.com (http://www.toulayoga.com)
Give the Gift of Relaxation this Holiday Season!
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