Salt and Stillness

10/30/2025

This is yoga ❤️

10/27/2025

What a beautiful group we had yesterday. Meditation, sound, and they all left looking alert but pretty darn chill. That’s the beauty of Nidra. It doesn’t just work for that one hour; it stays for days.

There is a reason this type of meditation is used at military hospitals for PTSD: it works.

Hope to see you at the next session on Sunday, November 9th at 4 pm.

Have a great day!
Lex

10/26/2025

10/22/2025

I'm here to answer the questions you don't want to ask.

Let's talk underpants. First, I love that word. It makes me giggle because deep inside, I will always be in 4th grade. Plus, what does underWEAR mean? I wear it under my pants. Oh wait, then we would have under shirt and under bra. I digress.

So, should you wear underpants during a massage? It is totally up to your comfort level. You are always covered up on the massage table. We just undrape the part that is being worked on. It's da law and we are glad. But you do you. Now, if your glutes need work, and most do, it's a bit easier to massage your bum without underpants, however, we can also work through the sheet. No problem.

How is that for a non-answer? Do whatever you want, it's your butt. HOWEVER, if you are wearing boxers that end at your knee caps, dude, roll those puppies up, unless you don't want us to massage your hamstrings and quads. See Picture for details.

A quick word about bras. Take those off. You deserve to be comfortable for an hour!

Oh and watches - off
Earrings - you don't want me to nab a hoop
Hearing aids - just let us know if you have them on so we don't disrupt them.

Shout out if you have more questions. Keep it real.

10/22/2025

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10/21/2025

I have been practicing many forms of healing arts (think massage, meditation, ayurvedic, yogic, sound, light, etc) since 2001 and am amazed that I am still trying to "figure it out."

Life is hard, pain stinks, brains are complicated, health issues can leave you feeling helpless. But I still think being human is pretty darn cool.

I met with Dr Paula Apro the other day regarding a NeuroVizr (more on that later - way cool), and she spoke about health in the form of layers, from a quantum healing perspective. Then I was at a Yoga Ashram last week, and we talked about being a healthy human by being very in tune with what enters our five senses. Then I thought back to my many years of Vedic training during my Thai Massage decade with Kam Thye Chow- Pitta, Vata, Kapha. WOW, my head was spinning only to arrive at the coolest conclusion......it's all the same thing. They are just different ways to approach the body and mind for optimal health. Which method is best is up to you. I come from the who cares, take what you need and leave the rest approach. I love it all. It all makes sense to me. Is Western Medicine included? Sure, but again, I take what I need. I use my knowledge to meet me where I am at because, as a human, I am a moving target. Sometimes peaceful, sometimes a whirling dervish.

Now why the Nesting Dolls picture? To circle back to Dr Apro, her description of true health aligned perfectly with mine, but she said it better. She is ridiculously smart. Here is my version because, of course my memory sometimes fails me. But I am working on that too. Because you can and should work on it.

Levels of being a healthy human:

Physical
Energetic
Emotional
Conscious
Spiritual

Now, all of these are defined by you. Don't let any of those words make you feel all woo woo freaky deaky run for the hills.

One thing you can't disagree with is - poop runs downhill

Feeling healthy and energy is off - you feel like poop
Feeling healthy and energy is great but, emotions are off - you feel like poop
Feeling healthy, energy good, emotions good but, your mind is beating you with a stick - poop is following you

and so on....

Why am I writing this? I find it very comforting to know that I can work on all 5 things and not just one. For example, if I only concentrate on my physical pain, I can't set my body up for proper healing. Make sense?

If not, no big deal. Thanks for listening. I love talking about this stuff and I am here if you ever feel like one of your dolls has run over your other doll. Or sometimes it may feel like all your dolls ran away. I promise you, just like humpty dumpty, they can be put back together again.

This post has no AI and no grammar check. Take it from my heart because that is where most of the good stuff is anyway.

Peace
Lex

10/20/2025

Video sound does no justice to the vibration that is felt in the body when bathed in sound ❤️

I use vibration daily to remind me that we all come from the same frequencies. (even when we are feeling bonkers….)

10/19/2025

New Hours for the chillier season (I can't say Winter yet)

Monday 10-5
Tuesday 10-5
Wednesday (Salt, Sauna & Meditation only - perfect for a quiet get a way)
Thursday 11-5
Friday 10-5
SATURDAY 12-5

If you need later hours due to work, give me a ring, and we can find a time that works for you.

There are so many interesting ways to nudge your body, mind, and soul back to optimal health. A true, personalized retreat.

In addition to Therapeutic Massage, have you tried:
- Thai Massage
- A guided meditation while warming your body on an infrared biomat
- Halo (Salt) Therapy for the cough, sinus issue, or allergies that just won't go away. Or maybe you need an immune boost!
- Add a luxurious Far/Near/Mid Infrared sauna session to any treatment for the ultimate in "ahhhhh"
- Avita Yoga at Granite Gallery
- Meditation and Sound Healing

I won't even bore you with a hot foot massage and scrub or a hot towel face massage...

Enjoy this beautiful day, and hope to see you soon.

Namaste,
Lex

10/19/2025

Per your request, if you are practicing with me online this winter, here is my favorite bolster. All bolsters are not the same. These are stuffed with cotton, and you can pull some of the cotton out to make the bolster softer. As for a yoga strap, 6 feet is usually perfect and blocks can be foam or cork. But remember that cork is a little heavier. Of course a good old pillow, a belt and a copy of War & Peace work as well.

Class Schedule

60 minutes Live at Granite Gallery OR Livestream:

Monday 5:30 pm
Thursday 9 am
Saturday 8:30 am

Online only classes - can be watched anytime and are posted to the website on:
Tuesday - 30 minutes
Thursday - 45 minutes

Class passes and monthly online subscription info is available at www.Saltandstillness.com

Peace,
Lex

09/25/2025

I use this for class plan ideas

09/17/2025

Hello Yogi's - Due to Puppy Class (aka blame it on Fergus) Tuesday's 5:30 pm YOGA class will now be held on Monday at 5:30 beginning 9/30.

REMINDER for next week's classes:
Monday no class
Tuesday Workshop with Jeff Bailey from 3-5:30 pm
Thursday 10 am
Saturday 8:30 am

09/14/2025

Avita Yoga - Have you been curious about what it is? Wondering why there are oodles of cars in front of Granite Gallery a few times a week for class. Well now is the time to discover what it is all about. Jeff Bailey, the yogi behind the practice will be here at the studio for a workshop from 3-5:30 pm on Tuesday September 23rd. Space is limited t-o 20 people, and is filling fast. ($55) Please DM me, or text me at 207-390-1701 if you are interested, and I can send you a link to sign up. (No experience necessary, and the only requirement is the ability to get up and down from the floor - but only once!)

UPDATE: Direct Link if it is easier for you https://www.vagaro.com/cl/qHlKEKPfmmCNhamUr3bL7Cqq2Bpim0f7TANfXInDztg=

Avita Yoga classes are designed for every body, regardless of age, flexibility, or experience. Whether you're recovering from injury, managing chronic pain, or simply seeking greater mobility and ease, this practice meets you where you are.

By focusing on gentle, deliberate movements and prolonged holds, Avita Yoga works to release tension, restore joint health, and support the body’s natural healing process. This practice is particularly beneficial for those dealing with:

Chronic pain or stiffness in the back, hips, shoulders, or joints

Injuries that require a mindful, non-forceful approach to movement

Arthritis, osteoporosis, or limited mobility

Stress and tension that manifest physically in the body

No prior yoga experience is needed—just an openness to discovering a practice that supports long-term well-being. Join us and experience how Avita Yoga helps your body heal from the inside out. (Most of the practice is done on the floor - no need to bring any props!)