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Glow Recovery Program: šæ Calm isn’t a buzzword - it’s the only way to survive and thrive
Most of us don’t mean to run on empty, but between to-do lists, endless decisions, and never-ending deadlines, our bodies quietly fall behind. When life gets overwhelming, it’s easy to push through, to work harder, move faster, numb out.
Sometimes, the body carries wounds we aren’t even aware of, both known and hidden traumas that can keep the nervous system stuck in survival mode, piling on aches and pains over time, until we gently retrain it to feel safe, grounded, and whole again. When the body stays in fight-or-flight too long, it quietly shuts down its natural ability to repair, reproduce, and protect itself. Glow Recovery helps you turn those systems back on.
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How to Know If You Need Recovery
You might be living in survival mode if you notice:
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Trouble sleeping or waking up tired
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Chronic aches, inflammation, or tension that never fully clears
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Feeling wired, anxious, or emotionally snappy
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Brain fog, feeling scattered, or low motivation
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Irregular cycles, low libido, or fertility challenges
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Sensitive digestion, more frequent colds, or burnout creeping in
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Deep desire for change… but feeling stuck
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What Glow Recovery Does
Our program focuses on Parasympathetic (PSNS) Rebalancing - activating your body’s natural “rest, repair, digest, and reproduce” state. At Glow, we combine:
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Restorative & Yin Yoga to calm the mind and release stored tension. See the schedule below
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SoundBaths & Meditations to downshift brain waves, soothe anxiety, and create deep safety in the body
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Massage to reduce inflammation, unclench hidden tension, and improve lymphatic circulation
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Red Light Therapy to support cellular repair, reduce inflammation, and boost your mood
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Gentle Strength & Mobility to rebuild a resilient, stable body that can handle life without collapsing
Everything is designed to teach your system how to relax again, not just for an hour, but as a new baseline.āā
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How to Use Glow Recovery
Step 1 – Commit to Weekly Recovery
Choose 1–3 calming sessions weekly (Yin, Restorative, SoundBath, Massage, Red Light, Meditation).
Step 2 – Pair With Mindful Strength
Add 1–2 Barre, Pilates, or KettleBuns classes to feel grounded, stable, and supported in your body.
Step 3 – Protect This Time
Treat Glow as your sanctuary: less scrolling, more breathing, more real rest.
You don’t have to face everything alone. Come on over, enjoy tea in our lounge, and get to know your neighbors who are also recovering from 'busy.'
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Add These Classes to Your Weekly Schedule:
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āšæ Mon - Wed - Fri 7:15a: Clarity Meditation (in studio+live)ā
šæ Tuesdays 10:30a: Hatha Yoga
šæ Wednesdays 12p: Hatha Yoga
šæ Wednesdays 1:10p: Chakra Clearing Relaxation
šæ Thursdays 6:30p: Glow SoundBath
šæ Fridays 12p: Pilates
šæ Fridays 4:30p: Yin + Hot Stones
šæ Saturdays 10:30a: Pilates
šæ Saturdays 11:30a: TuneUp Massage
šæ Sundays 12p in November: Qi-Gong Fall Series
šæ Sundays 3:30p: Restore + Reiki
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Upcoming Recovery Events:
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šæ WINTER SoundBath w/Caitlin Ryan
šæ Somatic Workshop Series w/Anna Bolender
šæ Cacao-Breath-Reiki Series w/Lola
The classes above are excellent for all ages, levels, and also for pregnancy. Our team is here to support you.
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What Happens When You Down-Regulate Your Nervous System?
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āØ Your breath and mind slow down
āØ Your inflammation markers go down
āØ Your digestion improves
āØ Your blood pressure lowers, easing the load on your heart
āØ Your hormones rebalance
āØ Your immune defenses work smarter
āØ Your mind clears
āØ Your anxieties ease
āØ Your sleep deepens
āØ Your heart feels courageous, open, and inspired
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Start Your Recovery
You deserve more than “pushing through.” You deserve to be resilient.ā You deserve a body that feels safe to live in. You deserve a mind that trusts in tomorrow. You deserve a heart that feels light again.
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With love, gratitude, and care,
Natasha & Glow Team
Glow Yoga & Wellness
RYT 500 | Mindfulness & Sound Meditation
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MEMBERS' SPOTLIGHT:
Meet Nina & her Soundbath baby
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‘I started coming to Glow regularly about 9 months ago, when I had just left a toxic job that had torn me down and my stress levels were insanely high. I was determined to slow down and find a way to manage my stress and anxiety. I always focused on high-intensity workouts and heavyweights in the past, so Glow helped me find balance and a different kind of strength.
The sound baths have been the most healing for me. Sitting still and meditating are very hard - my mind is always racing. But now I don’t worry about where my mind might go while I meditate. I’ve become much more in tune with my body and less in my head. Although I continue to work a high-pressure job, continuing to come to the sound baths and yin classes has been non-negotiable for me - and I’m handling my work stress 100x better now.
I am also convinced that slowing down and doing yoga regularly helped me get pregnant. During a sound bath back in June I had this sudden realization that I was pregnant. But I brushed it off, figuring I was just crazy (lol). Sure enough, about 1-2 weeks later I had a positive pregnancy test. Continuing to come to yoga has helped me manage my anxiety throughout my pregnancy. And I feel confident that practicing yoga has helped prepare my body too - opening my hips/pelvis and keeping me virtually pain-free throughout pregnancy (except now - these final weeks are no joke...).
I’m so grateful to you for providing a peaceful, judgment-free place for me to come to. I couldn’t have gotten through the last 8+ months without Glow.’ - Nina
Please join me in wishing beautiful Nina the sweetest meeting with her adorable mini soon! I’m so touched and inspired by her wisdom, and determination to be a healthy mom and a human. Also, she and I share our favorite book š by Cheryl Strayed and a š¶ band, woot woot! šš
Nina’s Membership: Silver Glow
Her Routine: 50 classes in 9 Months
Attended Classes: Yin+SoundBath, Yin+Hot Stones, Glow Flow