Village Center for Holistic Therapy

12/29/2025

Even as the calendar turns, the feeling of the holiday season can linger. The quiet mornings, the extra pauses, the moments of togetherness and reflection. This season was never meant to be rushed or wrapped up in a single day.

We hope you found moments to soften, to breathe, to connect—with others and with yourself. May the warmth, kindness, and care that filled these days continue to ripple forward into the weeks ahead.

The season lives on in how we show up for one another. 🤍

12/23/2025

12/22/2025

✨ Sound & Silence: Meditation & Sound Bath ✨
January 10 | 12:15 PM | Grist House

Pause. Breathe. Settle in. 🕯️🤍

As part of Hygge New Year in Millvale, we invite you to step into a warm pocket of calm with Sound & Silence — a gentle 30-minute guided meditation and sound bath led by Kristy Joy of inJOY Meditation, in collaboration with Quest.

This cozy experience weaves soothing sound, intentional silence, and mindful presence to help the body soften and the mind unwind. A moment of stillness in the middle of a bustling day — perfect for resetting your energy and welcoming the new year with ease.

Curious about how Hygge New Year got started? Learn more and read the origin story on the AV Tea Co. blog ➝ abeillevoyanteteaco.com/s/stories/hygge-new-year-2

✨ $15 | Pre-register online at Villagetherapy.org/workshops or pay at the door
✨ Walk-ins welcome
✨ Held during Hygge New Year (10 AM–5 PM)

Come as you are. Stay cozy. Leave grounded. 🧘‍♀️✨

12/19/2025

December’s Rooted Together is here.

This issue centers on giving with intention, community care, and how small acts—like donating personal care items—can make a meaningful difference.

Browse the issue at ➝ villagetherapy.org/monthly-newsletter

12/19/2025

✨ Winter Glow: A Candlelit Sound Bath ✨
Sunday, January 11 | 5:00–6:00 PM
📍 Rabkin Japanese Gardens | Tarentum, PA

After the holidays fade, let yourself rest.

Winter Glow is a candlelit evening designed to soothe your nervous system and gently reset your body and mind.

Surrounded by soft light and overlooking the serene Rabkin Japanese Gardens, you’ll be guided through an immersive sound journey led by Kristy Joy of inJOY Meditation and Maria Hilton with Wellness Empowered Yoga, featuring two practitioners and two full sets of crystal singing bowls layered together for deep, heart-softening rest.

Arrive early or linger after to wander the softly illuminated gardens and warm up at our cozy tea bar — a quiet winter pause you don’t have to earn.

✨ $45 includes sound bath, tea bar, and garden access
🕯 Gates open at 4:30 PM
🧘 Mats and bolsters provided

Rest deeply. Glow softly. Begin again.
→ Register here: Villagetherapy.org/workshops

12/16/2025

Yes it’s cold outside, but we all still showed up to honor ourselves and our yoga practice ❄️

12/15/2025

When the holiday rush starts to pull you in every direction, gently remind yourself that you can choose boundaries that truly nourish you.

Everyone moves through this season differently, and what brings peace to someone else may not be what your mind or body needs. This edition of Breathe with Maria is a quiet reminder to honor what supports your spirit, taken from the December issue of Sacred Space, here to offer a moment of calm in your day.

The holiday season can feel great, or it can bring stress, expectations, and obligations. When we’re not feeling our best, we’re often flooded with suggestions on how to feel better.

Sometimes, trying to feel better can feel overwhelming in itself. Maybe you’ve tried different things, but they just don't feel like you — and that’s okay. Your brain and nervous system are uniquely yours.

This season, honor what truly works for you. What helps someone else may not resonate the same way. Give yourself permission to be yourself.

Don’t forget to care for yourself this holiday season. If you’re craving warmth, stillness, or renewal, explore Maria’s upcoming offerings:
➡️ Monday Nights: Yoga Flow & Kundalini — villagetherapy.org/classes
➡️ January 11: Winter Glow: A Candlelit Soundbath — villagetherapy.org/workshops
➡️ January 26: Sound Healing Journey — villagetherapy.org/workshops

12/11/2025

✨ Seasonal Wellness Party — Holiday Edition ✨
Take a night off from the holiday rush and give your mind, body, and spirit a little love.

On Thursday, December 18 (7–9 PM), we’re turning The Village–Shaler into a cozy, soul-soothing winter retreat — and you’re invited.

Slip into your comfiest pajamas and step into an evening designed to restore your glow and refill your cup:
✨ Soul-warming teas from Abeille Voyante Tea Co.
✨ Rejuvenating mini facials from Oak & Ivy
✨ A calming mini sound bath + meditation with Kristy Joy

This night is all about slowing down, reconnecting with yourself, and finding a little stillness in the midst of the season’s swirl. A soft, slumber-party-style reset for your whole being.

Give yourself the gift of presence, rest, and renewal. 💛
Reserve your spot: villagecenterforholistictherapy.as.me/schedule/b07cf471/?appointmentTypeIds[]=73867671

12/11/2025

As we move into winter, let’s carry a little extra kindness. ❄️✨

This holiday season, we’re inviting you to join our “Winter Giving” collection for Village Center for Holistic Therapy + North Hills Community Outreach: simple, essential personal-care items can make a world of difference for someone who really needs them.

Imagine the relief a family feels when they receive something as basic — yet important — as toothpaste, soap, shampoo, or deodorant. These items don’t just clean bodies — they restore dignity and comfort.

If you’re able to give:
✨ Gather a few personal-care items (new, unused, sealed) — toiletries, hygiene essentials, blankets, etc.
✨ Drop them at the Village (Shaler or West End) during December 1-January 31.
✨ Spread the word: friends, coworkers, neighbors — all hands help.

Let’s come together to extend warmth, care, and compassion this winter. When we give what’s within reach, we create hope — one little act of kindness at a time. ❤️

For more details about this gentle winter giving effort — and to see the full list of accepted items — visit our blog at:
villagetherapy.org/blog/2025/12/3/winter-giving-for-north-hills-community-outreach-donate-essential-personal-care-products

12/09/2025

First responders are at the center of what we do, and their well-being is essential to the safety and care of our community.

Check out our latest blog post, Our First Responders: What You Thought You Knew and What You Might Not, to learn how our therapists support first responders and why it’s important to keep their needs in mind during emergencies and critical situations.

➜ villagetherapy.org/blog/2025/12/3/first-responders

12/08/2025

✨ Breathe, soften, slow.

The holiday season can feel full and fast, but your body and mind deserve moments of spaciousness. If you’re craving a pause, a reset, or simply a place to land, our December yoga classes and wellness events are here to hold you gently.

Let this be your reminder to choose yourself—your peace, your breath, your grounding.

Step into stillness with us this month. 🕯️💫