The Moving Galaxy - Yoga and Mindful Movement

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The Moving Galaxy - Yoga and Mindful Movement

We are an inclusive movement space, located on Milwaukee's East Side, rooted in the practice of yoga.

11/03/2025

✨👋✨ Hey Galaxy, I'm sitting in the studio alone, everyone has gone home, and I'm thinking about all the magical things I got to experience in the space today. I found out that one of our regulars basically adopted a crow and now has a crow familiar, so I think I have a new 2026 goal.

But more to the point: we have a very special, small cohort of participants in our 200-hour training program right now, and I feel so lucky to have them here on this journey, and to learn with them.

And although much of what happens in those teacher training sessions will remain our sweet little secret time, I do want to share that it was pointed out today that the vibe of the teacher training facilitators is that we learn together in community. So even though there are four people who are "new" fledgling yoga teachers, and three people who are the "leaders," everyone ends up learning something when we step into the teacher training container.

That feeling of people being open to learning more, being wrong, and being brave enough to fail is something that you don't always get when you train to be a yoga teacher. And I think cultivating that shared learning experience is vital to keeping a community like this yoga studio healthy and thriving in ways that feel sustainable and supportive, and avoid the ever-present and often toxic cycles of groupthink and power abuse.

And there are lots of other great yoga studios in and around Milwaukee that are doing similar good work, btw.

But I feel so jazzed that this studio has SO MANY GIFTED TEACHERS. Each one is special, and unique, and has such good knowledge to share. I've never walked out of a teacher training weekend not learning something new, or experiencing a new way to consider something I thought I knew.

That is quite a gift. Especially because I was ready to walk away from training teachers forever back in 2022. As I was handstanding by myself yesterday night after we wrapped, I said aloud: Nothing is lost. And it feels so true. I'm glad 2022 Anna didn't walk away from creating yoga learning communities, and I'm glad we're here learning together now. Let's keep doing it.

10/31/2025

✨️THIS WEEKEND IN THE GALAXY✨️⁠
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The veil between the physical and spiritual is thin...can you feel it? At this time of year, it is easier to connect with the unseen, and hear the messages that are being transmitted to you. If only we can be still and quiet enough to hear them...⁠
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Give yourself a moment of pause this weekend and pop into the studio. 💜 If you are free this evening, Sara is guiding a spooky Halloween flow at 7:30 that will work toward crow and crane pose!⁠
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See you under the disco ball real soon. 💫

10/18/2025

✨Hey Galaxy, it's Anna 👋✨

I know it's late, but I wanted to put something down that allowed me (and all of you!) to remember this day.

Three years ago this time, I had very blonde bangs, and was painting absolutely everything in sight and installing a lot of light fixtures, in a mad rush two week prep to open this yoga studio.

The experience of starting a business, especially one that is so much an expression of one's heart like this one is... It's kind of like having a child.

This last weekend, as I hung out with 20 of my closest college friends, I talked about how having my kids changed me, immediately, into a person who lives and loves for others. Changed me in ways that I could never have done without their being brought into the world.

And having this studio changed me in a similar, lighting bolt kind of way. I learned to be confident and trust my gut. I learned to lean into the uniqueness of my creative vision. I learned about boundaries. I learned not to be sensitive, but to remain open. I learned about the graceful ex*****on of plan B. I learned about how your "customers" will become your community.

I won't lie, there were moments in the last few years that were ROUGH. Cry in your car rough. Cry in your car and then wipe the tears off your face bc you have to show up to hold space for others rough. There were many times when I thought, "Just get to the end of the three years, and you can be done."

But guess what? Three years has come around. And I don't want to be done, because we're building something really special here.

I received my lease extension today. Tbh, I would still like to have a yoga studio in an old church space, but I haven't found that yet, and I love this sweet little studio, and its perfect location and my very reasonable landlords.

Long story longer: we're gonna stick around. The lease extension is five years. I'd like to be very old and still doing yoga in this space, if that sounds good to you. I actually can't think of anything that sounds more dreamy than that.

I hope you'll stick around, too, and bring a friend or two along. Thank you for making this vision a reality. I love you all.

Om Tat Sat.

10/08/2025

✨💀YR OCTOBER GALAXY DISPATCH HAS DROPPED💀✨

Ay Galaxy, I finally put the words to the paper and sent it through the ether to you!

I want to make sure I give a shout out to my good friends, and brothers Seidel: and for sharing with me the phrase that their grandpa used to say that inspired the post. Also shout-out to my whole bike crew - I always do my best thinking on my bike and that ride from LaCrosse was one of the most fun things I've ever done. 🐿️

But back to the dumpster fire of this world: maybe recognizing our shadows will help us move past fear into action.

There's a protest at Cathedral Square today in solidarity with Chicago. See you there, or in the studio, or on the bike trail. If you want to read the Dispatch, you can head to the website, or catch our Substack link in the stories.

Meanwhile, here's the song that also inspired this post.

10/05/2025

We're missing a few faces in this pic, but I hope you feel the energy of our WISDOM 300-hour weekend. This cohort is smart, incisive, here for the deep philosophical conversations, and up for the challenging stuff!

This weekend in the 10-month advanced track, we definitely work with the challenging stuff - bigger philosophy dives, the legacy of the Ta***ic yogis that brought us the practices from the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, and what we mean by "advanced practice." We talk about pedagogy models, how to break down complex poses, what makes us feel safe in learning spaces... And we try lots of spicy asanas! Like this one!

The training programs of Moving Galaxy Yoga School celebrate and lean into the power of the learning community. We're better when we show up, keep questioning what we know, seeking out new knowledge, and freely sharing our areas of expertise with others. No knowledge gatekeeping or ownership of the practices here. I'm grateful for the people who find our programs and help create the magic, and I'm always amazed at the teachers they become ✨

10/03/2025

TLDR f*ck the patriarchy, and pls come to my studio if you want a space that is temporarily free from the gaze, abuse and reach of said patriarchy.

Thank you and goodnight.

10/02/2025

✨️THIS MONTH IN THE GALAXY✨️⁠
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Our October theme in the Galaxy is embracing the shadow. 🌚 To embrace our shadow, we recognize there is a light. Our shadow is that space that doesn't often get attention...maybe even a space we avoid. But what happens when we DO go there? Maybe we can learn about our habits and our programming on a deeper level? Maybe we can begin to recognize the patterns that are looping us around and around? Maybe we can begin to love and nurture even the darkest depths of ourselves... Let's dive in this month and see where our shadows guide us. ⁠
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We have lots of good stuff happening in the studio this month from exploring the Bhagavad Gita through drone music, to flowing through the entire new Taylor Swift album, to a spooky Crows & Cobwebs Halloween flow (yes, costumes are encouraged!)! There's bound to be something you vibe with! 🔮 ⁠
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We also have two new classes on the schedule every Monday!⁠
😌 10:30am Restorative with B⁠
🔥 4:30 Galaxy Power Flow with Ashley + let's give Ashley an official welcome! She's been helping out a ton with subbing around here, and we are so stoked to have her on a weekly class! 💖⁠
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🕯️7:00pm Candlelight Vinyasa on Mondays will be off the schedule for now!⁠
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Sign up for workshops on www.themovinggalaxy.com/events!

09/25/2025

Attention Swifties, yogis, Swiftie-curious, and yoga-curious alike: Taylor is releasing a new album on October 3, and we have an event just for you! 💕⁠
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Head on over to the Galaxy to celebrate the release of The Life of a Showgirl with B Florence on Saturday, October 11! ✨️ The afternoon will begin with friendship bracelet making while listening to previous Taylor albums, followed by an all-levels yoga practice where we will listen to The Life of a Showgirl in its entirety!!! 😍 ⁠
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This event is for everyone—no need to have any experience with yoga or Taylor Swift. Come as you are, ready to build community and move your body joyfully!⁠
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The deets:⁠
Date: Saturday, October 11th⁠
Time: 12:00p-1:30p⁠
Exchange: $30 | $25 (Galaxy members)⁠
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To reserve your spot, visit: www.themovinggalaxy.com/events.

09/23/2025

✨️HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MARY!!✨️⁠
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Hey Galaxy, it's Mary's birthday today, and I think I speak for so, so, so very many of us at the studio when I say that I am constantly in awe of her deep presence, inspired teaching, easy and loyal friendship, and super cool mystical vibes.⁠
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The past year has seen Mary step into several roles at the studio that have allowed her to really shine and grow - as a co-leader of our 200-hour teacher training program and our new studio manager - and she's really one of those people that make the studio, and my life, brighter, more grounded, filled with ease, and sparkly and creative!⁠
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Please, tell Mary all of the magical things you love about her in the comments below, and give her a bday hug if you see her around the studio in the next couple of days. She deserves all the love and appreciation.⁠
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Many happy returns and keep bringing all that good energy our way, Mary! Love you.

09/22/2025

Enhance your Sanskrit pronunciation with Anna this Thursday from 6-9pm! ✨️⁠
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Open to all certified teachers, these Thursday evening gatherings serve as a relaxed forum for exchanging knowledge. Participants can receive feedback on their teaching, share insights with peers, and connect to a supportive community of fellow yoga teachers. 💛 CE credits are available upon request! ⁠
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This evening of connection and learning is $40. Reserve your spot by clicking the link in our bio.

09/21/2025

Come together with Sara () next Sunday, the 28th, at 3pm for Breathe, Bend & Bond! This class welcomes families with kids aged 3 to 12 to engage in stretching, breathing, meditating, and relaxing—side by side. ❤️ This playful class combines yoga positions and concepts with creative storytelling, interactive games, and soothing breathing exercises, providing a delightful environment for movement, awareness, and bonding.⁠
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Come as you are. Leave feeling stronger, calmer, and more connected—together.⁠
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This hour of mindfulness, family time, and laughter is $20/person. Click the link in our bio to register for yourself, then create a child account to register your child. Caregivers are welcome to bring more than one child with them to class. Message the studio if you need assistance!

Address

2408 N. Farwell Avenue
Milwaukee, WI
53211

Telephone

+14145335883

Website

http://movinggalaxymke.com/

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