A Wellness Blog by The Yoga Dance Co
The Peace Environment: An Afternoon of Gentle Reflection, Journaling, and Exploring How to Process Emotions
The Peace Environment: An Afternoon of Exploring How to Process and Make Room for our Emotions at The Yoga Dance Co
New on the Upside Down Life Blog: The Peace Environment, A New Monthly Family Workshop at The Yoga Dance Co. Yesterday afternoon, The Yoga Dance Co gave space for families to come together for some special reflection time - with a guided journaling session, quiet reading in the hammocks, and thoughtful conversation around how we process emotions and express our feelings. Hammocks gently swayed. Books were opened. Pens moved slowly across journal pages. Moms and kids gathered around the studio on yoga mats or in swings, and Ms. Auburn led us through a time of soft reflection on how we carry ourselves when things get heavy. This new monthly workshop isn’t about fixing feelings or finding the “right” emotional response. It’s about learning to notice what’s happening inside our bodies, understanding the difference between emotions and feelings, and practicing healthy, compassionate ways to process what comes up — side by side, adult and child alike.
New Year, New Body Awareness: Setting Intentions Through Movement
Winter is a season of inward energy. Nature isn’t rushing. Seeds aren’t forcing themselves to grow. There’s a quiet intelligence to this pause.
January offers a similar invitation.
On our January blog, we're exploring how setting intentions through movement can help you reconnect with your body and create a more sustainable, supportive practice for the year ahead. This season, we invite you to move slowly, listen deeply, and begin exactly where you are.
Making Time for Whole-Body Wellness During the Holidays
Instructor Spotlight: Stephanie Wong — Where Movement Meets Mindfulness
This week, we’re thrilled to feature Stephanie Wong, one of our beloved aerial instructors whose teaching blends grace, creativity, and deep emotional awareness. Stephanie’s journey is a beautiful example of how movement can become a bridge between the body, mind, and soul — and how aerial dance can awaken a profound sense of freedom and self-expression.
Cozy Fall Fuel: Cinnamon Zucchini Protein Muffins for the Whole Family
At The Yoga Dance Co, we love nourishing the body and soul — both in the air and in the kitchen. These Cinnamon Zucchini Protein Muffins are a fall favorite because they’re wholesome, subtly sweet, and full of protein to keep you (and your little ones) fueled for the day — whether that means a Saturday morning aerial class, a park playdate, or a cozy afternoon at home.
Building Kids Confidence Through Aerial Yoga, Arts, and Dance
Discover how aerial yoga, aerial dance, and aerial arts help kids build confidence, resilience, and creativity in a safe and supportive space.
Benefits of Mindfulness for Neurodivergent Children
This week, we’re honored to feature a thoughtful guest post by Breezy Ocaña Flaquer—an astrophysicist, longtime yoga practitioner, and educator—who beautifully explores the powerful connection between mindfulness and neurodivergent learning. With insights drawn from both research and personal experience, Breezy highlights how mindfulness practices can support attention, emotional regulation, and social connection in children with ADHD and autism. A must-read for parents, educators, and anyone curious about how movement, breath, and presence can create space for every child to thrive.
Post-Workout Recovery Meals: Restore and Rebuild Naturally
You just crushed your aerial class or flowed your heart out in yoga—now what? You could plop on the couch with a bag of chips (we’ve all been there), or you could treat your body to what it really needs: the right foods to rebuild muscles, replenish energy, and reduce soreness.
Auburn Haney, Founder + Instructor + Owner