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Informative Yoga & Strength Training Blog
by Jessie Kates

Jessie Kates
Dec 6, 2021
It's OK To Not Know
Have you ever been stuck in the middle of a challenging situation, just wishing you knew what to do? It's ok to not know.


Jessie Kates
Nov 15, 2021
How To Maintain Your Inner Peace This Holiday Season
Learn how to stay at peace this holiday season with self care tips for your senses


Jessie Kates
Sep 21, 2020
Make Space for Grace
My daughter Addison is 10 and she is a sensational kid. She is wise beyond her years, kind and compassionate towards all. She has...


Jessie Kates
Jul 2, 2020
It's time to rediscover your WHY
Anytime in your life before a big decision is made, there is a feeling, a desire, maybe even a longing from some place deep within your...


Jessie Kates
May 28, 2020
You Are Still Growing
12 weeks ago we all got the rugged pulled out from under us. Seemingly overnight, everything got shut down and we entered into a period...

Jessie Kates
Jan 2, 2020
Tips For Wintering Well by Alex Donegan
The Winter Solstice is upon us - it’s official, we’ve made it to the most yin time of the year. We in the West tend to consider this...


Jessie Kates
Nov 13, 2019
A Jeep, A Cactus & Destiny
Here's the thing I've learned, this path is unfolding as it's meant to, some kind of preordained destiny and the things that are...


Jessie Kates
Sep 25, 2019
Why Can't I Be Myself?
My beautiful daughter Addison is now 9 and growing into a lovely young lady. Her firey spirit, strong will and tender heart make for...


Jessie Kates
Jul 12, 2019
Mindful Gardening: the art of subtle and constant practice
Contributed with love by a beloved member of our SHIFT tribe Lisa Rados When Mary came by, our bathtub turned into a beautiful garden...


Jessie Kates
May 23, 2019
You can always do more
My husband Zach is also a business owner. Now 3 years into his journey he is an unbelievable resource for me as I step into year 1 of my...


Jessie Kates
May 13, 2019
Look for Value
When we show up to our #yoga mat it is real easy to get swept away by the yoga poses. If you go to most yoga classes they are taught in...


Jessie Kates
Apr 30, 2019
3rd Time is the Charm
When I bought this studio last July, the moment I said yes meant that everything inside the four walls of the studio at the time became...


Jessie Kates
Apr 16, 2019
Please tell me you watch This Is Us?...
OMG, this show makes me cry every single week. Last week's season finale was no exception. If you haven't watched it yet, oh man... you...


Jessie Kates
Mar 22, 2019
Name It!
My beloved daughter Addison is my greatest teacher. She teaches me more than all the wise amazing world renowned teachers I have been...


Jessie Kates
Feb 24, 2019
It Just Takes Compassion
Last week I was away on retreat for the opening weekend of an amazing two year journey for Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification...


Jessie Kates
Feb 5, 2019
Shabbat Shalom
I have a friend who is jewish and I asked her to teach me something about being Jewish so she came over on Friday night to teach me about...


Jessie Kates
Jan 14, 2019
It Will Bloom When it's Ready
I bought this studio on July 1st. I had a huge vision that I wanted to roll out and knew there was a lot of hard work before me and it...


Jessie Kates
Jan 7, 2019
I Imploded!
I love the holidays. It is my favorite time of year. They are busy with excitement, family, abundance and joy. It fills my heart...


Jessie Kates
Dec 21, 2018
Welcome Winter
A Blog Post from the heart of our beloved teacher and student of Chinese Medicine Alex Donegan. Today is the Winter Solstice - it’s...


Jessie Kates
Dec 19, 2018
Know Your Limits
On December 1st, Zach, Addison and I moved into a new home! Over our many years together Zach and I have moved a few times. We can...
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