Yoga With Nick

Yoga With Nick RYT500 Certified Yoga Teacher - Sound Healing - Chakra Balancing - Retreats -Trauma informed - Y12SR

Just like music—two sounds coming together to create harmony—during a soundbath, as you connect your breath, body, and m...
02/23/2026

Just like music—two sounds coming together to create harmony—during a soundbath, as you connect your breath, body, and mind, you create harmony and balance within. ✨
This was the message I shared to begin this afternoon’s soundbath meditation class. Thank you to the 18 participants for co-creating such a beautiful experience through shared love, kindness, and peace.
Like consciousness, we are all connected through energy and vibration. I asked everyone to write down one thing they are happy for, reminding the room that what we think about becomes our reality.
As everyone settled in, I guided the students through gentle breathwork/pranayama, leading into the magic of the singing bowls.

Fridays are always fun in the studio ✨ This morning I sat at the front of a full class in awe of the amazing conversatio...
02/20/2026

Fridays are always fun in the studio ✨ This morning I sat at the front of a full class in awe of the amazing conversations that were being had. I am truly grateful for the community we are creating in our classes.
We ended this week with an immunity-building yoga asana and pranayama practice. We focused on the hamstrings — the life nerve of the physical body. The hamstrings act as the primary channel for life force — your vital energy. As we begin to gently stretch the hamstrings, we begin to release stress and fear, making room for a balanced emotional state.
Join me next week for a new topic of discussion and a focused asana practice. Monday–Tuesday-Wednesday–Friday at 10:00 and 11:30 am YogaSix
Happy Friday, friends 🤍

Self care may be the most important gift you can give to yourself. But not only to you — it’s the best gift you can give...
02/16/2026

Self care may be the most important gift you can give to yourself. But not only to you — it’s the best gift you can give your family, friends, and even your career. So many times I see my people moving through their days stressed, rushed, and worried. They believe the more they do, the faster they are, the more valued they are. False narrative.
I’ve recently been speaking on the concept of escapism — using exercise, food, drugs, alcohol, relationships, etc., to avoid feeling… not worthy. Not good enough. For most, that’s the feeling underneath it all. Another false premise.
So what does self care look like? It’s different for each individual. A good place to discover — or rediscover — what you need in a self care routine is to take a moment to pause, breathe, and be. Moments of clarity arise from being still. Feeling your breath. Feeling your body. Feeling grateful that you get to explore our planet, smell the flowers, feel the breeze.
Yoga would suggest moving your spine in six directions as soon as you awake. This allows the body to feel flexible and mobile. Next, take a few sips of water before you eat or drink anything else. Affirm to yourself that this will be a good day and that you’re open to receiving good news. Sounds silly, I know. But it’s the small, consistent, everyday actions that lead to big and rewarding changes.
Smile more. Gaze into the sky. Allow yourself to wonder and dream big. After all, there are no limits in life unless you set them. Be open to change. That next thing may be just what you needed. Truth is, it always is. Trust that through this situation only good can come.
Create your self care routine and feel free to share it with me in class. My teacher, Leticia Walker Purna Yoga 828, said in class yesterday, “Self care is community care.” I can’t thank you enough for that message. The more peace we create for ourselves, the more peace we can share with the communities we’re a part of.

Today, February 11, 2026, during both of my classes, I focused our class intention on love and kindness, inspired by the...
02/11/2026

Today, February 11, 2026, during both of my classes, I focused our class intention on love and kindness, inspired by the global Love and Kindness Meditation that will be held tonight, led by the Venerable Monks, to bring awareness to living more mindfully and creating peace.
I began my class with this: “Let it begin with me.” Sharing yoga wisdom about love being a fundamental state of unity, kindness—Ahimsa—not to cause harm, nonviolence and non-injuring, and compassion as taking action to relieve suffering. So kindness is to have compassion. I centered the class with a short loving-kindness meditation. The essence of this meditation is: May I be free from anger. May I be free from ill will. May I be free from jealousy. May I be free from mental suffering. May I be free from physical suffering. And may I live in peace and may I live happily.
I ended the class with these same words and added on: May all beings be free from anger. May all beings be free from ill will. May all beings be free from jealousy. May all beings be free from mental suffering. May all beings be free from physical suffering. And may all beings live in peace and may all beings live in happiness.
Let’s keep the spirit of this walk for peace in our hearts for the rest of our lives. Remember—let it begin with me.

We had so much fun in class this morning. After so many of us were stuck at home because of the winter storm, I started ...
02/04/2026

We had so much fun in class this morning. After so many of us were stuck at home because of the winter storm, I started thinking: how can we be more lighthearted?
I began talking about permission—asking students to think about things in their lives they’ve wanted to do, or conversations they’ve wanted to have, but haven’t gotten around to yet. So the question became: what can you give yourself permission to do today?
As always, we began at the beginning—giving ourselves permission to be present on our mats. As the class evolved, the idea expanded into small, everyday things we can give ourselves permission to do… without guilt.
Being funny, but mostly serious, I asked, “Do you need to give yourself permission to play hooky?” (from caretaking, work, school, etc.). Everybody laughed.
You can take this concept in so many directions—permission to dream big, believe in magic, travel, change careers, or even just to be pi**ed off. Insert chuckle 🤭
I often say in my classes, not that you need permission—but if you do, give yourself permission to rest.
So just for today… what will you give yourself permission to do? Share in the comments.

On this cold day, it was so nice to be in a cozy and welcoming studio. It was an unexpected gift getting to substitute t...
02/02/2026

On this cold day, it was so nice to be in a cozy and welcoming studio. It was an unexpected gift getting to substitute teach at Ishine. It was so nice to make new friends and see some familiar faces after being snowed in this past weekend. After class, I stayed and enjoyed a slow flow with Claudia, which was just what I needed. She offered a beautiful message and reminded us that we’re in the middle of winter, between the solstice and the spring equinox, which means the daylight will begin to get longer. Seeds are preparing to grow. This is a good time to find stillness and listen to your heart. Remain open to abundant new opportunities and unexpected surprises that delight you. For me, today that unexpected surprise was being at Ishine.
A reminder to affirm: “Today is going to be my peaceful day.”
Today, the walk for peace has entered day 100. May all beings live in peace.

01/31/2026

There’s a saying, “I close my eyes in order to see.” The meaning of this message is a reminder to be guided by the heart. On this snowy day, January 31, 2026, join me from your home on this mindfulness journey—using your body, breath, and mind to create a feeling of inner peace. Let’s affirm, “Everything turns out better than I expect,” and “May today be my peaceful day.”

01/25/2026

Join me for 12 minutes of mindfulness on this cold winter day. As many people stay inside, keeping warm and sharing time with family and friends, please be kind to yourself by limiting the amount of negative outside influences through news, social media, and radio. My heart goes out to all the people of Minnesota and to all citizens of our world who are suffering harm and violence needlessly.
Yoga wisdom explains harmony as a state of balance and interconnectedness, creating a unified whole where diverse elements work together in a harmonious way. May more people become a bridge toward peace for all. Yoga does not suggest staying quiet in the midst of conflict, but rather responding in truth to unite and help those who are suffering. So as you advocate for the citizens of our states, country, and the world, please consider allowing your responses and actions to be led with compassion and truthfulness to reduce suffering. There is a slogan that says, “Let it begin with me.”

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Nick is a RYT200 certified yoga instructor. (Yoga - Meditation)