Today was our first Teacher Inspired Gratitude Class! The class is taught by Nicole Searles. Nicole was inspired by conversations with teachers at the SEEM Collaborative at the Bebee School where she was teaching at the time.  Nicole presented the class idea to me and I jumped on it!  We decided to work together to create an affordable class at a convenient time for school teachers.   

Giving yourself permission to release the burden of responsibility, even for a short time, can have a profound effect on both the body and the mind. ~Nicole

We had encouraging attendance today for our first class and expect more next week! While the class idea was inspired by teachers, all are welcome to join us Wednesday afternoons, 3:30-4:30. $5. 

It was a full, fun friday at Joy yoga! Boston Herald Radio broadcasted live from the studio,  6am-6pm.  It was a great day to highlight all that is gread about our wonderful community!  I am full of gratitude! Thank You Tom Shattuck Boston Herald Radio Beacon Hill Wine/Spirits/Gourmet Bodyography, Inc Michelle Walsh Carson Turner's Seafood La Qchara Coffee Tea and Me Emily Tenreiro Julie Megan Driscoll Nolan Tanya Ohara Jennifer Lemmerman brad hutchinson real estate Monica Medeiros Mayor Dolan and the City of Melrose, all of our teammates at Melrose Boot Camp / Joy Healthy Life and Joy Yoga / Joy Healthy Life , family and friends for a great time yesterday. It means the world to me that so many wonderful Melrose friends took the time to come by!! Wishing you all a wonderful fall weekend!

I started my Saturday morning hosting a Family Boot Camp workout for the American Cancer Society and in support of a wonderful Melrose Family, the O'hara's! Tanya and Ken O'Hara will be running the NYC Marathon on November 1.  If you didn't make the workout but would like to donate please click here!  A fabulous group gathered. We explored planks, burpees, sit ups, sprints and more!  Believe it or not there were more smiles than tears;)  
Following the workout I welcomed some enthusiastic little yogis to Joy Yoga for Circle-Time Stretch.  We sang, jumped, danced, stretched and rested.  The class ended with a restful savasana as I sprinkled all the toddlers with Lavender water.  
My day wasn't done yet! On to the 3rd annual Melrose Education Foundation NITE OUT where I got to leave my signature blue shirt and black pants behind and glam up with others who appreciate and support innovative ideas in education! If you were unable to attend I strongly suggest you visit MEF and make a donation of support.  On to Sunday! Enjoy YOUR Melrose weekend!

Friday is our final day of the current 4-week session of boot camp! We are now accepting online registration for the next round running from September 28 through November 6.  Click here to enroll in the next 6 weeks!

Thank you for visiting Joy Healthy Life!  This is the new home of Joy Yoga, Melrose Boot Camp and so much more! As you check out the new site please let me know your thoughts.  It is still a work in progress with some kinks to be worked out, but it is on it's way!  Thank you in advance for your patience, your feedback and your encouragement!

With Gratitude,

Joy