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Happy Halloween from the cutest little lion ever!!!!!

Are you a yoga instructor who would like a refresher?
Are you a massage therapist who wouldn’t mind a different way to think about the muscles and movement?
Are you a yoga student who wants a deeper understanding of your own body, especially on the mat?

There are a few spots available to join me at Samadhi Yoga Studio for the A/P & Kines module in November!!!
Contact the studio to register 😁

Did you know⁉️ Samadhi’s Yoga Teacher Training has a dedicated module, and specialist (Nikki Arel), for human anatomy & physiology 🤩 She ties the anatomy directly to yoga poses (asanas), helping you learn how to cue safely, understand skeletal variations, and prevent student injuries.

The curriculum focuses on building a practical, real-world understanding of the body in motion. This is not a crash course, anatomy concepts are revisited and applied through continuous practice and teaching labs. 🕉️💜

It is never too late or too early to ask questions! Text YTT to (860)609-1446 for more info ✨

View schedule 👇🏼
www.MyStudio.Yoga/schedule

See you soon ❤️

📸 Nikki Arel 🫶

Sometimes a little preparation goes a long way.

These are my essential oils. And about 3 years ago i started to label the tops for ease in ‘knowing’ which bottle i grabbed.
But the labels were small and round, the pen too light to read in low lighting, and i lost the labels and then never replaced them.
Although i ‘know’ where each scent is stored, sometimes they migrate or a client requests one i use less often.
So i re-invested in my preparations. And got big labels. And a dark sharpie. And i spent just a little while labeling each cap.
And now? I smile every-time i go for an oil to prepare my clients’ foot compress. Because it is SO easy to find ‘the one.’

I love this graphic!!!!
I know so many clients & humans who feel overwhelmed by the anxiety of ‘what if’…. I’ve been there myself.
For me? Grounding in the ‘here & now’ of reality is the best way to meet that stress/anxiety/rumination.

A little education on ‘Pain’ from Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP) with other LMTs from all over the world this morning!!!!!

Are you, or do you love, a Desert Storm/Desert Shield Veteran?
Did you know that the memorial in WDC is now open?

Honor Flights will begin including a visit here ASAP. Some are even able to now open applications for Desert Storm & Shield veterans!!!

I can not wait to see this the next time i am in WDC. All the thoughtful pieces, the input from veterans and Gold Star families, and the meaningful elements are going to look so good in person!

Operation Desert Storm made its mark on history 35 years ago. Today, a monument honoring the service, the sacrifice, and the successful liberation of the State of Kuwait has a permanent home at the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
We felt it was only fitting that one of our Operation Desert Storm veterans and one of our Gold Star wives have the honor of cutting the ribbon.
Date: October 24, 2026
Photo: National Mall and Memorial Parks

Does this make you think ‘i should book a massage!’???
Then call me at 860-268-3498 for a Nov or Dec thai massage session, as i have very few openings left in Nov & Dec is filling fast!!!

I am taking a class 6, 7, & 8 Nov, then away with The Wall That Heals 9-16 Nov.
Closed on Thursday 26 Nov for Thanksgiving.

Please feel free to share! Do you know someone who would qualify for a free laptop? Pass this info to them so they don’t miss out!!!

Manchester Public Library is pleased to share they are participating in The Laptop ConneCT Program, which connects eligible CT residents with laptops and related accessories through participating local public libraries.

You are eligible to receive a laptop if you:
• Are at least 18 years old
• Are a Manchester resident
• Have a valid Manchester Public Library card in good standing*
• Participate in one of the following assistance programs:
*Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
*Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)
*Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
*Medicare
*HUSKY Health (Medicaid/The Children’s Health Insurance
Program)
* If you don’t have a library card, you can get one when you start this process. You will need to bring your current photo identification that has your current Manchester address or a piece of official mail with your address.

What is Laptop ConneCT?
Laptop ConneCT is administered by CT DEEP and the Connecticut State Library. The program is funded by the 2021 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund. It is a $7 million initiative that loans laptops and related accessories to eligible Connecticut residents through public libraries. By combining device access with library-based support, the program aims to expand digital opportunity and connect more people to education, employment, and essential resources.

The list for eligible Manchester residents will open on Monday, November 2nd, 2026 by calling our Reference Department at 860-647-4614. Participants will be notified to make an appointment with a Reference staff member to go through their eligibility and to go through individual goals. To collect their laptop, participants will be required to make a follow-up appointment which will demonstrate how to use the laptop and ways to further their goals.

One of my favourite lead ups to Halloween is this house. Every year they out-do themselves!!! And i make a point of coming home on this route so i can enjoy their yard for a few moments. 😁

Any other Halloween-lovers out there????