Lotus & Bloom

10/04/2026

Our 3rd annual fall retreat gather, connect & restore was a wonderful day, thank you to everyone who participated

09/02/2026

Hello,
We are very excited about our upcoming retreat and there are only a few spots left registration ends on September 18th.

https://www.yogawithjessiecommunity.com/offerings/registration-is-open-gather-connect-restore-a-fall-retreat?fbclid=IwdGRjcAUE6pdwZG9mBWZkaWQWUNrhn9ssCOCwZeXgL04ynIz7xFiNDmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR7FphJqO3RQwmiQ1VQmXV-M60Rzj6GdQG_HswSJD7Ze5uQTgueHBxLqnXbUTw_aem_KmgBgIFoUM1yhoVVeyH2Ng

As autumn invites us to slow down and embrace a new season, join us for a day of movement, reflection, creativity, and connection. Gather, Connect, Restore is an opportunity to pause, celebrate the lessons and joys of the past year, and gently restore the physical, mental, and emotional reserves ...

08/13/2026

One more day for early bird pricing!

As autumn invites us to slow down and embrace a new season, join us for a day of movement, reflection, creativity, and connection. Gather, Connect, Restore is an opportunity to pause, celebrate the lessons and joys of the past year, and gently restore the physical, mental, and emotional reserves ...

08/03/2026

Did you know that individuals over 50 represent the fastest growing demographic in yoga? The practice of yoga is a benefit at any age, but this trend highlights some of the specific benefits of yoga among older adults. I am bringing this up because if you are thinking about starting a yoga practice or just want to resume where you may have left off, here are a few tips to keep in mind.

After 50 it is common to want to move inward and yoga is great practice to help us tune inward, develop self awareness, mindfulness and resilience!

1. Check with your doctor before you begin to make sure the practice is appropriate for you. Yoga can support better sleep, increased flexibility in body & mind, more energy, less chronic pain and overall better movement in life.

2. Don't skip warm-ups and relaxation- it is especially important to warm up our joints and take time to rest at the end of practice to integrate all the benefits.

3. If you haven't been active for a while, a gentle or chair yoga class may be a great place to start.

* You can check with local community/senior centers for a class that is right for you!

* I offer private yoga sessions in which I can work with you 1:1 on a practice designed for your intentions and goals. This is a great choice if you are new to yoga and want to know where to begin before joining a community class. For more information check out my website:

https://katbragagnola.offeringtree.com

08/01/2026

Big Announcement! 📣
Early bird registration is open for our retreat, I would love to see you there 😀

https://www.yogawithjessiecommunity.com/offerings/early-bird-registration-is-open-save-25-gather-connect-restore-a-fall-retreat

07/13/2026

Hello again, I am offering a chair yoga class starting this week through the Amherst Center for Senior Services. If you are 50 yrs. + and live in Amherst you can join the center. If you know anyone who may benefit from chair yoga, there are still a few openings for this class. I also teach gentle yoga and move, tone & stretch (starts in September) at the center ⬇️
Sign up amherstcenterforseniorservices.com

07/13/2026

Hello! Hope you are all enjoying the summer! ☀️

Time flies when you are having fun, so it’s not too early to think about coming to our fall retreat.

Save the date!! Saturday October 3rd

Early bird tickets ($100) go on sale on August 1st for a limited time and there is limited spaces available. Don’t sleep on it!

06/01/2026

Have a beautiful week, try to find any moments of peace and contentment that you can!
Simple things- a walk outside, listening to the birds or enjoying your morning coffee or tea ☕️ 🌸☀️

05/01/2026

Welcome May 🌸

Wellness for Life newsletter is out today. To sign up - https://katbragagnola.offeringtree.com

This month’s topic is the importance of consistency over intensity 👇

My philosophy is that movement should feel good, we do not have to push ourselves to the limit to make progress.

I am sure you have heard the story about the Tortoise and the Hare. The moral of this story is that success comes from steady effort rather than speed. Consistency over intensity has many benefits including; sustainable progress, habit formation, as well as Injury and burnout prevention.

Small consistent actions often lead to significant results and the key is to build habits gradually over time.

Tips to Stay Consistent:

04/17/2026