 Dearest beings of light, We made it. Spring is tomorrow & the full moon! Are you as ecstatic as I am? For me, the adage we don't know how strong we are until we are forced to be strong rings so true the last 4 months. It was challenging during the long, dark, cold, icy, and many a powerless days in West Michigan (literally and metaphorically) to remain positive and hopeful when all I wanted to do was climb back under the magic of my down comforter and not face the cold & often seemingly cruel world. Somehow I and we managed to keep going. We were strong. We were resilient. We showed up day after day, even when it was hard; especially when it was hard. Through all the challenges of this winter, what lessons did you learn? How were you asked to be more and you answered the call? More resilient, powerful, giving, humble, courageous? What opportunities were given to you to grow, dig deep, and show up in your big person yoga pants? Let's not forget to remember these growth moments before we run off into the spring sunset of Lake Michigan ;) Let's be grateful for all the gifts of this dark, mysterious & almost unrelenting season brought to our lives. All our lessons & transformation give us the fuel of hope for the next season- SPRING. New life, new opportunities, new growth. What is ready to rise up within you? It is time to take off any false mask of what we believe others want us to be and become who we are meant to be- 100% authentic. It is time to reveal our heart's longing, risk ourselves, and allow our best selves to come to light. After the seed struggles in the winter's ground, the rain, warmth & sunlight help it push through to the surface to unfurl in divine timing. YOU are ready to break through the surface of your perceived limits and grow into the fullness of your unique beauty, voice, and gift to our world. It's your divine time to SHINE! Let your community at EmbodyGR be the biggest cheerleader on your journey of life. Show up each week in our circle of care to be seen, valued and part of something larger as you enter this new season 100% alive and ready to let your life be radiant! My sunglasses are at the ready! Bring yourself, your journal, a blanket, and any full moon/spring crystals, beads, cards, or whatever you may need to make this experience of fullness & light for you tomorrow night! Tony Geren will be joining us to offer music as medicine and inspiration as we let go of winter's cloak and step toward abundant life and light.  Oh and high five to our very own Adam Tijerina who was behind the microphone at Embody The Stars 2019. He shared his transformational journey with EmbodyGR to over 200 people at the Goei Center highlighting the positive impacts on his life, health, and happiness. Way to go Adam on showing up since the very beginning, doing the work each day, & being an example of how to live with humility, compassion, and courage. You are a rock star Adam. And deep bow to Dan Skwarek for his collaboration with Adam on the journey of giving a speech to the masses! What a team! Shine on, Dana  Upcoming EventsMarch 20, 2019 Who: YOU and all your people! What: Guest musician Tony Geren and yoga & meditation with Dana Where: TREE HOUSE - Fountain Street Church When: Wed March 20- 6:30-8:00pm Why: To usher in spring and the full moon! Ask: To serve your community 4+ hours/month March 27, 2019 Who: YOU and yo friends! What: Yoga & meditation with Dana! Where: Social Hall - Fountain Street Church When: Wed March 27- 6:30-8:00pm Why: To take off the mask, be vulnerable, & connect. Ask: To serve your community 4+ hours/month. April 3, 2019 Who: YOU & anyone who needs a circle of care! What: Guest teacher Mimi Ray! Where: Social Hall - Fountain Street Church When: Wed April 3- 6:30-8:00pm Why: To connect in community to feel better do good. Ask: To serve your community 4+ hours/month  Community EventsLet's celebrate & DO GOOD! March 21 Kids' Food Basket- Pop Up Orange Where: JW Marriott When: Thursday, March 21, 11:30am-1:30pm & 4-6pm What: The JW Marriott will be hosting a pop-up volunteer project for Kids' Food Basket on Thursday, March 21 in the International Ballroom. Join us from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM over your lunch break or from 4-6 PM hosted by the Metro Health ImpACT Board. Both shifts will have the opportunity to make and pack trail mix, repack produce for our Sack Suppers, decorate Sack Supper bags, and engage with us during Go Orange week to raise awareness that 1 in 5 children are affected by hunger. You can make a huge impact for local children in just one afternoon! Participants encouraged to wear orange. Guests may come and go as they please within the allotted volunteer time frame. March 21 DA Blodgett Mentoring Orientation- Over 100 youth waiting! Where: 805 Leonard St When: Thursday, March 28, 5:30pm- FREE What: Mentors are matched one on one with a youth in a community or school setting to provide support and encouragement, and assist in developing life skills. All matches are supported throughout the duration of their match by a Mentoring Services Specialist. March 26 Mel Trotter Meet the Mission Luncheon When: March 26 from 11:45am- 1:00pm in MTM Chapel - 225 Commerce Avenue Southwest, Grand Rapids FREE. Reserve your spot online. Donations Needed for Winter Warm Up list: New or like new items for men, women & children. All ages and sizes. Hand warmers (new only) Winter coats Waterproof winter boots Hats (Please no handmade hats) Mittens/gloves Wool or fleece socks Long underwear
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 High vibe tribe! Embody The Stars 2019 was a SOLD OUT event! Over 200 people came out to support of our vision and mission. WOW! Thanks to all of you to volunteered, bought a ticket, promoted the event, secured sponsorship & auction items, and donated! Every little bit helps. We are only able to offer our services at EmbodyGR free of charge only because people like YOU who generously give. Free to participants does not mean without financial cost. Thanks to all who help fuel and further our organization's vision and mission.
EVENT NEWS! We have an incredible offering at our largest gathering of the week- Wednesday Nights! You won't want to miss this one of a kind event only at EmbodyGR. We'll be offering a breathwork ceremony with special guest; the incredible Leah Grace! I along with Micah McLaughlin, Susanne Werblow & Mike Rocque will be leading this sacred evening. This transformational experience is absolutely free of charge and open to all people 18+. You will not experience this kind of work & this super power team at ZERO charge pretty much ever or anywhere else... so be sure to bring all your people. You're welcome in advance for your soul's deep dive into self! Finally, let's come together and get our tribe mobilized in support of our homeless brothers and sisters of GR. Let's attend Mel Trotter's Meet the Mission luncheon on March 26. Also, this Thursday, March 14 there's Heartside Ministry's Open House. Both events offer an overview of the organizations; both of which are our ongoing partners in GR. We are here my friends not just to focus on ourselves, but we are also here to give ourselves away in service. The luncheon is FREE of charge, simply sign up online. Remember to honor your commitment to our "feel better DO GOOD" mission. Take action in our community today. Get involved. Show up. It's important! You are important. love, Dana  March 13, 2019 Who: YOU :) What: EmbodyGR Sacred Breathwork Ceremony Where: Social Hall - Fountain Street Church When: Wed March 13 6:30-8:00pm Why: Feel better do good Ask: To give yourself back in service to your community 4+ hours/month Upcoming EventsLet's celebrate & DO GOOD! March 14 Heartside Ministry- Welcome to our Neighborhood Open House & Art Sale When: Thursday, March 14, 2019 from 3-6:00pm. Where: 54 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 Light refreshments will be served. Neighbors art will be for sale. March 26 Mel Trotter Meet the Mission Luncheon When: March 26 from 11:45am- 1:00pm in MTM Chapel - 225 Commerce Avenue Southwest, Grand Rapids FREE. Reserve your spot online. Donations Needed for Winter Warm Up list: New or like new items for men, women & children. All ages and sizes. Hand warmers (new only) Winter coats Waterproof winter boots Hats (Please no handmade hats) Mittens/gloves Wool or fleece socks Long underwear “Without service, we would not have a strong quality of life. It’s important to the person who serves as well as the recipient. It’s the way in which we ourselves grow and develop.”
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Our MissionEmbody is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to positively impacting global health and well-being for all people. We provide access to physical and mental wellness education for all regardless of race, identity, orientation, creed, abledness, or ability to pay. Using the healing tools of yoga and mindfulness, and through providing meaningful volunteer and service opportunities, we help people regain agency over their own well-being. Our FREE weekly programs and events empower individuals to become healthier, happier, and make the world better in their own way. We are dedicated to improving the quality of people’s daily lives so they can “Feel Better Do Good.
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