Deanna Nagle Yoga

11/11/2025

11/10/2025

Still under the weather, Somatic Yoga at St. James is canceled for Tuesday this week.
Sorry for the cancellation!
Dee

11/09/2025

Classes Canceled Monday - so sorry - the stress of the last few weeks is catching up with me and I am a little under the weather. Hope to see you Tuesday.

11/09/2025

There have been so many times in my life
when someone has rescued my day. Turned it around. Made it, even.

And most of the time, it wasn’t through grand gestures or huge gifts that these people made such a difference. It was through tiny gestures which, in the end, were huge.

It was a smile from a stranger or a hug from a friend; a message of appreciation or
a note on my desk. And it made me feel seen. Valued. Loved.

I’ve been hugged when I was falling apart.
I’ve been smiled at when I wanted to cry.
And I’ve been told that I mattered when I felt like I didn’t.
And each time, that small gesture was the thing that helped me carry on. Not forever perhaps, but for a little while at least.

And it makes me wonder how many people’s days I might have
made,
turned around,
rescued,
without realising.
How many times I might have offered someone the smallest of somethings without knowing how greatly they needed it.

Because no, a smile won’t mend someone’s broken heart; but it might wrap around it like a blanket, and cushion it from further breaking for a while.
A hug won’t put someone back together when they’re falling apart; but it might just keep them together long enough to get through the day.
And a kind word won’t make someone love themself. But it might remind them of their worth just long enough to make them smile as they climb into bed that night.

So don’t underestimate the power of something small. You might think you can’t make a difference forever; but forever starts now. And your smile,
your arms, your kind words... they might just make someone’s day.

And they might just change - they might just save - someone’s life.

*****

Becky Hemsley 2024
Beautiful artwork by Corine Ko

This is newer poem, so it isn't in any of my collections at the moment. Details of all my existing works can be found on my website: beckyhemsley.com

11/08/2025

Sometimes life can be relentless in its demands. Research shows that you don't have to spend hours on self-care to make effective change in your life and reduce stress levels. Small habits can be equally powerful - moments of stopping to breathe and be still, eating mindfully, self-massage, etc. In next week's classes, we will challenge ourselves in our practice, while taking pockets of ease between our active work.

Weekly Yoga:

Please bring your own props for Southern Lehigh Library and St. James Church if possible. I will have some extra props on hand. Please bring a blanket/pillow and if you have them blocks and a strap.

$15 drop-in, class cards available for savings, no need to sign in ahead of time. Payments accepted through paypal, venmo, zelle, cash or check. $130 for 10 classes, $70 for five classes (Library and Church classes only)

Mondays, 9:30-10:30 am, Level 1 Yoga, Southern Lehigh Public Library (see Friday for details) IN PERSON AND ON ZOOM, message or email Deanna for zoom link, preferably by the night before. Recording available for purchase!

Tuesdays 10-11:15 am, Somatic Yoga, St. James Church (Coopersburg) Recording available for purchase, and live on ZOOM

Thursdays, 10-11:00 am, Level ½ Yoga, West End Yoga, First Class FREE, Use CLASS12 for a discount, www.weyogacenter.com

Thursdays, 11:30-12:45, Somatic Yoga, West End Yoga, First class FREE, Use CLASS12 for a discount, www.weyogacenter.com

Thursdays, 6:00-7:15 pm, Somatic Yoga, St. James Church (Coopersburg), use your class card or $15 drop-in rate, also ON ZOOM

Fridays, 9:00-10:00 am, Gentle Yoga, Southern Lehigh Public Library NOW LIVESTREAMING ON FRIDAYS!

Saturday and Sunday dates at Livingroom Yoga: November 15,16 (Third weekend of the month for the rest of the year)

Saturday, 10:00-11:15, Flow Within, Moderate Flow Yoga, Livingroom Yoga, Emmaus
https://www.vagaro.com/livingroomyoga
Sunday, Livingroom Yoga, Gentle/Somatic Flow 10-11:15 am

NOW Available! Online portal with pre-recorded classes, email or message me for details! $55 a month for full access. Additional packages available for live classes/portal combo.

Upcoming Workshops/Special Events:

Nerve Care Workshop, Soma-Restore, November 19, 10:00-11:30, Livingroom Yoga, $30
Winter Solstice Workshop and Potluck, December 18, 6-8 pm, St. James Church, Coopersburg, $25
Winter Solstice Workshop, 10am – 12 pm, December 21, Livingroom Yoga, $40

11/08/2025

I wanted to say a BIG THANK YOU to Kelly Werkheiser and my yoga community for their very touching and generous gift today! All of you have been so supportive and compassionate over the last few challenging weeks. I look forward to enjoying some self-care time!

All of my love!
Deanna