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December at Glow: Community, Growth & Reflection
Dear Glow Community,
December carries a different kind of season.
It’s not a harvest of the physical…it is a harvest of clarity.
As we move into winter and the final month of the year, we’re exploring Brahmacharya Yama - a practice often simplified as discipline or restraint. But at its true essence, Brahmacharya is energetic integrity. It is the path of conserving, protecting, and wisely directing our life force: attention, love, time, creativity, and vitality.
The world teaches us to scatter ourselves - to overconsume, to stay busy, to say yes to everything, to give our emotional energy away to comparison, perfectionism, and constant stimulation. But every time we leak energy into what drains us, we weaken the very power we are meant to channel into our purpose and presence.
December naturally calls us inward.
It invites us to pause and to choose.
Brahmacharya reminds us that the most sacred form of strength is not force, but intention. It asks: Where is my energy going? Who or what receives the most sacred parts of my attention? Am I spending my life force on what truly nourishes my future?
Rather than pushing more, buying more, doing more, and rushing into the next chapter, this month is about conserving energy and creating space for wisdom to rise.
Our monthly contemplations are:
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Where is my energy leaking - through distraction, comparison, or over-commitment?
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What would it feel like to direct my energy toward what matters most?
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Am I choosing rest, clarity, and connection over depletion and stress?
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When I slow down, what becomes clear?
Brahmacharya is not about restriction.
It is about choosing the sacred path over the scattered one.
When we protect our inner flame, we grow stronger - spiritually, emotionally, and physically.
This month, I invite you to nourish yourself with practices that restore instead of drain: stillness, mindful movement, breath, listening, and connection. Allow your mind to settle and your intuition to rise.
I look forward to breathing, slowing down, and growing through this winter season with you. I look forward to seeing you in classes!
We are deeply grateful for the magic we have already experienced this year, and for the new chapters we are writing together. Thank you for showing up for yourself and for one another.
Let’s stay curious about the self-care that protects our peace, strengthens our boundaries, and fuels the path ahead. Sending so much love. ❤️❤️❤️
Natasha & Glowing Team
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Glow Monthly Curriculum
for Physical & Spiritual Growth
Seasonal Tip: Warm your body and soothe heavy emotions with ginger lemon tea.
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Slice a few thin rounds of ginger root
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Add 2 slices of fresh lemon
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Simmer gently in water for 10 minutes
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Finish with a drizzle of honey if you like
This bright, warming tea supports immunity, circulation, and comfort during the darker days of autumn. 💛 We’ll be offering warm ginger lemon tea at Glow all month: please treat yourself when you come in. Let it be a reminder that forgiveness, like tea, softens and warms us from the inside out.
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2 DECEMBER SELF-CARE CHALLENGES:
1. Wellness Socials: Bring 3 Friends
Bring 3 different friends to any classes = receive $30 Glow Gift Card*
2. Self-Care Rewards: Come in to Glow 12 Days
Take 12 days of any classes and/or spa appointments = receive $20 Glow Gift Card*
To Enroll:
Choose Morning Glow Membership, or Golden Glow Membership >
or start with our 1-Week Trial $49* >
It's easy to get rewarded! Enjoy our unique and diverse weekly program: Barre, Pilates, KettleBuns, Vinyasa Yoga, Yin Yoga, Restorative + Reiki Touch, Myofascial TuneUp, Chakra Meditation, and SoundBaths. VISIT US 3 DAYS A WEEK, or 12+ days a month for in-studio classes and/or spa appointments to receive a $20 gift credit towards a massage, classes, or to pay forward for a friend.
Our challenge is your sweet opportunity to gain momentum and build a reliable routine for years to come! We’re here for you: let's make your daily movement your anchor. Our mission is to help you establish a lifelong, sustainable feel-good workout routine so you never want to quit on your health again! ☀️🌿
* Glow $20 Selfcare Rewards accumulate and don't expire. You can use them for any services and products.
* Your monthly rewards will be added automatically within the first 7 days of the next calendar month - no need to request anything.
* Different types of rewards do not combine and are limited to 1 reward per 1 calendar month. Rewards cannot be exchanged.
* To see and use your Glow Account $ Balance, please see our FAQ Glow Rewards
* If you start with 1-Week Trial, and want to join as a member to continue your challenge, we'll happily waive your membership enrollment fees!
* Please note: To receive $20 monthly reward, we ask you to take not 12 classes, but 12 days of classes. 2 Classes/day do not count, but you can take and enjoy.
SEASONAL RECIPE: SIMPLE PUMPKIN CURRY
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Gluten-free
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Packed with protein (30g-40g/serving)
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Full of Fiber (20g/serving from all ingredients)
Cut in half and bake butternut squash in the oven for 45-60 minutes at 400F. While the squash is baking, in the large stove pot, add olive oil and half a red onion chopped, 1 tablespoon of grated ginger, 5oz of shiitake mushrooms (optional), and 1 package of tofu, stir fry that for 10-20 minutes until onions are soft. Add 1 chopped red bell pepper, 1,5 cups of cooked and rinsed garbanzo beans, and 3 tablespoons of Red Curry Paste. If you prefer a sweeter curry, add 2 tablespoons of brown or coconut sugar. Mix that all, then add 2 cans of coconut milk. Let it boil for 2 minutes, then add 1 cup of basil leaves or cilantro.
Once the squash is baked, I let it cool for 15 minutes, then cut it into large chunks and serve my curry over the squash! Definitely squeeze some lime on it, and add more herbs if you like.
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