🌿 GrassROOTS Wellness Weekly Newsletter — Mar 09, 2026

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Dear GrassROOTS Community,

As we move into the week of March 9th, we want to share a brief schedule update and an opportunity for more personalized support.

✨ Instructor Update

Co-owner and instructors Brittany Kitchen and Terri Shulman will be away this week continuing their education. Continuing education allows our studio to grow, refine, and bring even more depth and knowledge back to our community — and we’re excited for what they will return with.

During this time:

All of Terri’s classes will be subbed 3/9-3/13, except

• Tuesday, March 10th 4pm Integrative Chair (already reflected on the schedule).

  
  

• Thursday, March 12th 5:30pm 75-Minute Restorative (already reflected on the schedule).

All of Brittany’s classes will be subbed 3/9-3/27, except

• Wednesday, March 11th classes are cancelled (already reflected on the schedule).

The above four classes will be cancelled this week only. Regular full schedule resumes the following week. We’re so grateful for our strong teaching team and their support while our leadership works to further their education to best serve all of you. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this unique time.

🌿 Is It Time for a Private Lesson?

Private sessions are available with Brittany, Don, or Terri.
(Brittany will be available for weekend appointments only.)

Ask yourself:

• Do you feel like you’re struggling in class and could benefit from more one-on-one attention?
• Are you ready to level up your practice and customize movements to your unique body?
• Are you new to yoga and wanting to begin at your own pace with expert guidance?
• Are you navigating pain, injury recovery, or physical limitations that require a more tailored approach?

Private lessons are designed for beginners, those managing chronic pain, individuals rehabilitating from injury or surgery, and anyone wanting precise feedback, customized programming, and individualized relaxation techniques.

It’s yoga built around your body — not the other way around.

To schedule:
📧 brittany@grassrootsfresno.com
📧 don@grassrootsfresno.com
📧 terri@grassrootsfresno.com

👕 T-Shirt Pre-Order — Thank You!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who placed a t-shirt pre-order to support our studio. Your support truly means so much to our small business and growing wellness community.

Here’s what to expect next:

• The final price per shirt will be announced once final order numbers are counted.
• We will share payment instructions once pricing is confirmed.
• We’ll also provide a production timeline, so you’ll know when to expect pickup at the studio.

We’re excited to see our community repping GrassROOTS around town 🌿

🚪 Pose of the Week: Gate Pose (Parighasana)

This week we’re highlighting Gate Pose, a powerful posture that restores lateral mobility — something most of us rarely train.

Benefits for the body:
• Expands the rib cage and improves breath capacity
• Stretches the intercostals and side waist
• Mobilizes the spine in lateral flexion
• Opens the hips and inner thighs
• Encourages balanced strength and flexibility side-to-side

Because daily life keeps us moving forward and backward, side bending is often neglected. Gate Pose creates space along the entire side body, supporting spinal health, posture, and fuller breathing.

Step into class this week and explore what it feels like to create space — physically and mentally.

We look forward to seeing you on the mat. 🌿

As always, thank you for being part of a community that values both science and soul — where strength, fluidity, and resilience are cultivated together.

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