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Today was some time in Philly… and i visited the Eastern State Penitentiary. Wow! What an amazing, educational, and somewhat ‘creepy’ tour. At points i swear i felt ghosts.
There was a treasure hunt. Of COURSE i earned the sticker!
Only one successful escapee who was never caught!
Capone was one if the most famous prisoners.
And there are art exhibits that are thought-provoking, powerful, and really unique to this exhibit space. And no, i don’t think we have really progressed when it comes to incarcerating criminals.
Only spent about 2 hours there - train to catch and all - i would have explored for another hour if i had the time!

This is SO cool! Giving back to the community where we live, play, & work is something i believe in. If you happen to have time on Sat, 8 August? Join Maria of Samadhi Yoga Studio for a free class in Manchester!!!!

Feeling the weight of your world upon your shoulders?
Need some relief from too much head-forward position???
I have had a cancellation in West Hartford for tomorrow (Thursday, 30 July 2026) and can offer a 2 pm (90 or 60 mins) or 2.30 pm (60 mins) Thai massage!!!!
Text me at 860-268-3498 ASAP if you want to claim it!!!

What a busy, intense, AWESOME weekend!

Deep gratitude to the eleven participants who remained ‘in it’, inquisitive, and engaged through 2.5 days of learning. It was so good to be diving deeper and being more creative with like-minded yogis!

Thank you, Samadhi Yoga Studio, Amy, & Sushma for inviting me to be a part of the training!

Day 2…. WHEW its a lotta stuff to get in our brains!!!!! Still half the day to go…..

Night one done.
Onwards to day 2 & 3 at Samadhi Yoga Studio with the 300 YTT students!

This afternoon i spent some time at Easterseals’ Veterans Rally Point in Norwich CT talking about the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund’s In Memory program.

Putnam, CT will be hosting The Wall That Heals in Sept (10-13!!!) and I am trying to both get the word out and let people know they can get their loved ones into the program so that their faces will scroll on the In Memory screen (*** so long as the paperwork is completed and accepted by 1 Aug 2026!!!!).

If you know of someone who served in Vietnam, came home, & has passed away? They are eligible….

https://www.vvmf.org/In-Memory-Program/

Another heatwave and more heat warnings this week…. If you are feeling the heat (much like Charlotte post-early-morning-walk), please remember to drink water (add electrolytes!), seek shade midday, take breaks if you have to work outdoors, and do NOT leave anything in your car…. Child, pet, or lipgloss… they will all melt!