Dear Friends, Yogis and Lovers of Life,
This month my thoughts are turning toward the benefits of practicing moments of stillness as a way to help heal our central nervous system.
“Within you, there is a stillness and a sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself.”
— Hermann Hesse
As we move into November, a seasonal shift toward slowing down and turning inward, our nervous systems are likely longing for moments of stillness. In a world of constant stimulation where we are often bombarded with information,
every pause becomes medicine.
Each time we settle the body and quiet the mind, the central nervous system has an opportunity to release, recalibrate and restore balance.
The practices we share at The Sacred Center; Yoga, Tai Chi, and Qigong each hold within them these sacred pauses.
- In Yoga, it may arise in the quiet of a held pose or the surrender of Savasana.
- In Tai Chi, it’s the suspended breath between movements, the moment when energy gathers before flowing again.
- In Qigong, it’s the return to still standing, Wuji stance, where we rest in neutrality and embodied harmony.
These moments of stillness are not empty; they are profoundly alive. By honoring them, we create space for the nervous system to unwind, the heart to open, and the spirit to remember its natural calm.
We gain access to the sanctuary of stillness within.
As the days grow shorter, may your practice become an act of gentle rebalancing,
an invitation to return again and again
to the quiet center within.
This month at The Sacred Center @ Common Fence Point Hall,
come join us for practices that nourish the nervous system through movement, breath, and stillness.
Together, we create space for healing and deep rest.
About Hermann Hesse:
Hermann Hesse (1877–1962) was a German-Swiss poet and novelist best known for Siddhartha and Steppenwolf. His writing weaves together Eastern philosophy and Western introspection, speaking to the universal longing for peace and the sanctuary of stillness within each of us.
NOVEMBER CLASSES
all in person classes are held at the spacious and beautiful Common Fence Point Hall
933 Anthony Rd. Portsmouth, RI
Please scroll down for more details on each class.
MONDAYS:
Harmony Flow 4:00-5:15 PM
in person at Common Fence Point Hall and on Zoom
sliding scale $15-$20
Nov 3, 10, 17, 24
TUESDAYS:
Free Tai Chi Easy 8:00-9:00 AM,
on Zoom only.
Email me to request the link.
Nov 4, 11, 18, 25
THURSDAYS:
Gentle Yoga for All 9:30-10:30 AM,
in person at Common Fence Point Hall and on Zoom
sliding scale $15-$20
Nov 6, 13, 20
SATURDAYS:
Gentle Yoga for All 10:30-11:45 AM,
in person at Common Fence Point Hall and on Zoom
sliding scale $15-$20
Nov 1, 8, 15, 22
SPECIAL EVENT:
Free Sacred Song Kirtan
Saturday, Nov 15th 6:00-7:30 PM
Westminster Unitarian Church
119 Kenyon Ave, East Greenwich, RI
*All classes and events this month are available for dropping in
or registering on Eventbrite.
All weekly classes are now hybrid; both in person and on Zoom
Register on our Eventbrite page and Eventbrite will email you the Zoom link. If you have any trouble getting the link from Eventbrite, simply text me prior to class and I will text you the link. 860-965-9995
Cancellations, weather related changes and details are posted
1 hour prior to class on our homepage. www.sacred-center.org