Staying Healthy Together
To Our Sparks Family ~ We are aware there are many questions and concerns with the constant flow of news as it relates to the COVID-19. We take your well-being very seriously, and it is important to us that you continue to rely on Sparks as a place you can safely practice. We are closely monitoring the updates and recommendations from...
“Transformation comes not by adding things on but by removing what didn’t belong in the first place.”
I love this quote because it explains so much about what happens when we practice yoga. We come to yoga, often to transform. We want to transform our body by getting stronger and more flexible. We want to transform our mind by quieting down the chaos and lists. We want to transform our lives in some way. But the crazy...
“Life is not happening to you. Life is responding to you.”
“Life is not happening to you. Life is responding to you.” It’s easy to read this quote and dismiss it. Because of course, there are many things in life that are beyond our control - events, both good and bad, that happen whether we asked for them to cross our path or not. But when I read the second half of...
Why Buy A Yoga Mat?
Starting July 1st, we are changing our policy on mats. We will still offer a free mat rental for any first time visit, but after that we will charge a small fee of $2/mat rental. In doing this, we want to highly encourage everyone to purchase your own yoga mat! It is worth it, we promise you! Here are the...
Anniversary Thank You!!
As we celebrated 2 years of Sparks Yoga this spring, I spent time reflecting on how special these years have been. These last two years have been quite a journey: One of growth, of so much goodness, of some trials and hardships, but also of friendships, beautiful connections, and most of all great big love. When we set out to...
The Expert Was Once The Beginner
I am currently attempting to play the drums, taught to me by my expert-of-a-drummer-father who makes playing seem effortless. He’s amazing to say the very least. He can play whatever you want, and if you close your eyes, it sounds like you’re at the concert. Yes, he is that good. I have a little rhythm and feel like I can...
September Blog: Jay’s Room
As newcomers come into our yoga space, I often get a puzzled look when they come upon “Jay’s Room”. Who is this random person we’ve named an entire yoga room after? There is so much more than just a room to the story of Jay. Jay and I go way back. He is one of the first people with whom I had...
Be Your Own Ta-Da Cheerleader
Be Your Own Ta-Da Cheerleader My nephew is 2 and ½ and potty training. I don’t know much about how to potty train a kid, but I do know this: Every time he uses his cute little Elmo potty, he stands up when he’s done and exclaims, “Ta-Da!” and we all clap and congratulate him as if he’s just completed a...
A Story of Love
Josh and I opened Sparks almost one year ago. We set out to build a place where people could gather to practice yoga, get to know other positive people, and ultimately cultivate a loving community. Watching these dreams unfold into reality over this past year has been an inspiration. Sparks is truly a special community because of the people who are...