Illuminating Holistic

10/27/2026

Massage Therapy Awareness Week!! 🤲🏽

So grateful to be honored for our special role in the health and wellbeing of Wisconsin (esp Chequamegon Bay) residents! 🥰🎉💪🏽

Happy National Massage Therapy Awareness Week!

WHEREAS; according to Wisconsin Statute § 460.01(4), massage therapy—also known as
bodywork therapy—refers to the science and healing art that uses manual actions and adjunctive therapies to palpate and manipulate the soft tissue of the human body to improve circulation, reduce tension, relieve soft tissue pain, or increase flexibility; and

WHEREAS; massage therapy can have a wide range of benefits for people of all ages, including
decreased muscle stiffness and joint inflammation, improved sleep quality, quicker recovery between workouts, and more, and it increasingly plays a part in integrated healthcare services offered in Wisconsin and across the country; and

WHEREAS; massage therapy can be a valuable option for individuals who suffer from health
conditions, such as high blood pressure, arthritis, back pain, and headaches, as well as those who
are seeking help with chronic pain management, behavioral health treatment, rehabilitation and
physical training, and treatment of acute medical conditions; and

WHEREAS; massage therapists throughout Wisconsin contribute to the health of communities by serving diverse populations, including older adults, veterans, individuals with disabilities, athletes, workers recovering from injury, and those seeking preventive and wellness-focused
care; and

WHEREAS; Wisconsin’s licensed massage therapists are dedicated to the highest standards of care and professionalism and maintain these standards through education and credentialing; and

WHEREAS; this week, the state of Wisconsin joins the massage therapy community in raising
awareness of the potential benefits of massage therapy and thanking massage therapists across
the state for their dedicated service to the health and well-being of Wisconsinites;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Tony Evers, Governor of the State of Wisconsin,
do hereby proclaim October 25 through 31 2026 as
NATIONAL MASSAGE THERAPY AWARENESS
WEEK
throughout the State of Wisconsin and I commend this observance to all our state’s residents.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State
of Wisconsin to be affixed. Done at the Capitol in the City of Madison this 15th day of October 2026.
TONY EVERS, Governor

10/24/2026

Samhain invites us to pause at the threshold between light and darkness, life and death, the seen and unseen. Traditionally believed to be a time when the veil between worlds grows thin, Samhain offers a sacred opportunity to honor our ancestors, remember those who have passed, and connect with the mystery and magic of transformation.

Join us for a deeply grounding restorative yoga and sound bath experience, where supported poses, mindful breath, and healing vibrations unfold together. As you settle into each pose, the sounds of crystal singing bowls and other instruments will surround and support you, guiding the body and mind into deeper relaxation, reflection, and stillness.

Held in the energy of the season, we’ll create space to connect with the presence, wisdom, and love of ancestors and loved ones who came before us. Through gentle movement, spacious pauses, and the resonance of sound, we’ll honor their lives, acknowledge the threads that connect us, and listen for whatever messages, memories, or feelings may arise.

This gathering is an invitation to release what no longer needs to be carried, make peace with endings, and open to the quiet possibilities waiting to emerge from the darkness. Together, we’ll honor the cycles of life, death, remembrance, and renewal.

We’ll close our gathering with a seasonal mocktail, offering a moment to connect, celebrate, and savor the spirit of Halloween and Samhain together.

Come as you are. Bring your layers, your intentions, and anything you’re ready to release.

All levels welcome.
$30 per person

Register through the Anchor & Flow or Illuminating Holistic

09/21/2026

We’ve got another beautiful guest Yoga Practitioner at THE BEACH on Wednesday, September 23rd!

MEET JEN! ✨

Jen leads a gentle, intuitive yoga practice designed to help you slow down, reconnect with your body, and move in a way that feels good.

Gentle FLOW blends mindful movement, breath, stretching, and somatic awareness into an easy, flowing practice. Rather than focusing on perfect poses or pushing the body, you’ll be encouraged to notice sensation, explore movement, and honor what your body needs in the moment.

Each class offers space to soften tension, improve mobility, quiet the mind, and reconnect with yourself - with plenty of permission to modify, pause, or simply breathe.

No yoga experience or flexibility required. Come exactly as you are.

Sound bath - Sauna - and Lake Superior Cold Plunge to follow!

*Be prepared to be on the Beach OR in the Boathouse*
🌊 🌊 🌊

09/21/2026

You’re about 60% water. In a sound bath, that factors in more than you think.

Sound is a pressure wave, and it travels through water about four times faster than through air. So when a bowl rings, the vibration doesn’t stop at your ears. It moves through the fluid and soft tissue that make up most of you.

Here’s what’s actually happening in your body:
- Your ears pick up the sound. Your bones carry some of it too.
- Mechanoreceptors in your skin and deeper tissue register the vibration as touch.
- Slow, steady, predictable sound gives your nervous system a cue to downshift.
- Your attention turns inward, and you start noticing sensations that maybe you’ve tuned out.

Small studies link sound meditation with lower tension, anxiety, and mood improvement.

What I see in the room… is people softening, breathing deeper, and feeling things they’ve been too busy to feel.

Come lie down and find out what your body does with it.