Yoga and Movement with Maude

My teaching changed a little over 10 years ago when we moved to Charlotte.

Without my studios to lean on to, I had to really find my own voice. There were no hot yoga scripts or special barre studio cues.

Moreover, this led to me changing the way that I practiced.

I realized I didn’t need my yoga practice to be another workout. I needed it to balance all the working out I was doing.

That shift eventually led me deeper into my breathing practice. Truly exploring how breathing helped me with my burpees as well as it would my sleep and focus.

And when I became ill five years ago and there were periods when I physically couldn’t do very much, my breathing practice saved me from being depressed and discouraged.

I can safely say it helped carry me through some very difficult days mentally.

That is part of what I want to share at The Breathing Room event on September 12.

I want to give people the space to learn about your breath, practice in your own comfort, experience a little sprinkle of sound bath, and journal what comes up.

I would love to lead this practice with you. 💛

The Breathing Room
📍 McDowell Arts Center
📅 Saturday, September 12
⏰ 11:00 AM–12:30 PM

Register here: https://matthewsfun.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=3926&mode=roster

So grateful for last Friday’s floating sound bath. Save for one person, it was everyone’s first time, and it’s always an honor for me to be someone’s first experience!

And the Moreno pool is officially open!

Only 5 spots left for this Friday’s first Floating Sound Bath of the season!

☀️➕💧➕🎶➕☮️

What’s not to like?

Reserve your spot here - https://calendly.com/yogaatwork/pop-up-floating-sound-bath-spring2026

Hope to see some new and familiar faces!

Some questions I have been getting about my floating sound bath.

Q: I cannot swim. What should I do?
A. We assure those who are not comfortable at the deep end that their floater will remain on the shallow end.

Q: Do I have to be on the water?
A: No, you can still experience the sound bath from your may or from one of our 4 pool beds

Q: I am pregnant. Is that ok?
A. I have had pregnant participants in the past who have enjoyed the FSB with no issues. We assist everyone getting in and out of the water. That being said, if your doctor or medical guardian advises you not to participate for whatever reason or if you are generally uncertain about joining, then you probably shouldn’t participate.

Q: I do not practice Yoga. Can I still join?
A: Absolutely. While I guide folks with some gentle movement at the start, being a Yoga practitioner is not a requirement.

Q: Do I have to interact with other people?
A: Only if you want to.

Doing the public classes for 2 days only this spring, April 24 and May 1.

Sign up here! —https://calendly.com/yogaatwork/pop-up-floating-sound-bath-spring2026

Happy Easter everybody!

Just as the bunnies are a-hoppin’, so am I.

Lots of events this Spring especially with Mental Health Awareness month coming up in May.

🐇 My Floating Sound Baths are back!
75 minutes to float your stress away
Just two Fridays- April 24 and May 1 at 6 pm
$25
Pick your date(s) here (10 people max) >>
https://calendly.com/yogaatwork/pop-up-floating-sound-bath-spring2026

🐇 Breathing Room: A Mental Health Awareness Event
90 minutes of Education | Practice | Sound bath | Journaling
Saturday, May 16 at 11 am
$35
Sign up here >>
https://matthewsfun.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=3465&mode=roster

🐇 A free event on Workplace Stress in collaboration with NAMI (Nat’l. Alliance for Mental Illness
Saturday, May 30
More info coming

🐇 My website is new. Lighter and tighter.
www.maude.yoga

🐇 Revamped my workplace wellness offerings
www.yogaatwork.yoga/offerings

🐇 It’s also the fifth anniversary of my newsletter, Maude’s Monthly Musings WHAT
If you want wellness tidbits, reflections and event updates, subscribe here >>
https://yogaandmovementwithmaudellc.eo.page/gr5g2

I know I know, this is a lot. But I’ve been doing a lot of work under a rock lately and it feels good to share some of the goodness. I hope to see you!

Happy egg hunting day!

I am so sick of this s**t and turning my emotion into motion, the best way I can. I Invite you all to join me.

Safe Space Yoga:
Community Compassion in Motion

This is a 1-hour, beginner-friendly Yoga practice offered by donation in support of the immigrant community, and anyone carrying stress, grief, fear, or fatigue right now.

I am an immigrant. I know what it’s like to live with the extra layers: watching your words, weighing your visibility, holding your breath in public spaces, navigating systems that do not always feel built for you.

But now it is no longer just about immigrants. It is about anyone and everyone standing up against the atrocities done to those who only want to protect. This class is a place to exhale, return to your body, and practice steadiness TOGETHER.

My personal note on community values:
Difference in opinions is welcome here and in my business. But I do not make space for the defense of harm, or for the perpetuation of privilege that dismisses other people’s safety, dignity, or humanity. This is a compassion-centered container.

You are welcome to keep your camera off, participate quietly, and simply receive the practice.

Accessibility:
Beginner-friendly with options for different bodies and energy levels.

By donation: Give what you can.
No one will be turned away.

Venmo -
Zelle - [email protected]

Proceeds will go to:
ourBRIDGE FOR KIDS (https://joinourbridge.org/)

Project 658 (https://project658.com/) and

RAICES (https://actionnetwork.org/groups/raices-refugee-and-immigrant-center-for-education-and-legal-services).

When: Sunday, February 1 at 11:00 AM (Eastern time)
Where: Zoom (link will be in the confirmation email)

To sign up: https://calendly.com/yogaatwork/safe-space-yoga

I hope you spend a little bit of this wintry weekend moving and breathing with like-hearted compassionate people. Spread the word. Thank you.

At 10:30 am today, Winter Solstice officially starts.

During my Solstice Serenity sound bath yesterday, I described the solstice as not only the longest night of the year but it is the day when the sun seems to “stand still” before the light begins its slow return. As if to say, “Go ahead darkness. Do your thing. I will just be right here waiting for my gradual elongation.”

A perfect day to wind down easy and welcome the night.

Thank you to those who came yesterday. It was my last event of 2025 and it is always an honor to close the year with serenity and calm in the presence of like-hearted people.

Warm hugs to everyone! ❄️☃️🧣

Omaha frands… this is tomorrow, Saturday, December 13!

I hope to see you there! We have 4 spots left!
Bounce Culture Fitness

Before the holiday rush… give back to you. Slow movement, deep calm, and sound bath with guest instructor Maude Moreno. 🤍✨