Reader, you don’t have to change who you are to reset.
Years ago, when I was just beginning to explore yoga beyond the physical poses, I used to think,
“I wish I were as calm and woo-woo as the people who do yoga regularly.”
I just wanted to know as much as some of the other people in the spiritual world of yoga & mindfulness about the softer mystical side of being.
But truthfully? I wasn’t.
I was the list-making, driven, active type. I liked movement and productivity. I felt safest in my box of structure, grit and sweat.
The mystical, quiet side of yoga felt… far away. Like something reserved for people who already belonged to that world.
But the more I let go of the narrative that that type of person wasn’t me and trusted God’s timing, the more I opened the door for the possibility that I could be that type of person also. I eventually made the leap to invest in a big way in myself through yoga teacher training, and it opened my eyes to the realization that I could be BOTH.
I didn’t have to fit into someone else’s box or idea of what I thought a yoga person needed to be like, I just had to be my own authentic self AND invite a new layer of myself to unfold.
I could still be fiery, athletic, organized, and active and be someone who pauses.
Someone who breathes deeply and fully.
Someone who explores my inner world as much as my outer world.
Someone who softens.
Reader, here’s the lowdown…
You don’t have to be “spiritual.”
You don’t have to be bendy, peaceful, woo-woo, or wild.
You don’t have to have the right crystals or say the perfect mantra.
You just have to be someone willing to press pause.
To explore who you are beneath the layers of busyness, roles, and obligations.
The Summer Solstice Rhythms Retreat isn’t about escaping your life (well, maybe just a little bit for a short while😉)… instead, it’s about coming home to yourself. Remembering who’s underneath all those layers of years of living for others and choosing to take a step towards living from your divinely-aligned center.
It’s a space where you don’t have to perform or prove anything.
You just have to show up… as yourself.
Whether you think you belong in spaces like this or not—you do.
You don’t have to change overnight.
But by taking small steps often—like saying yes to one evening just for you—you’ll begin to align with the version of you who knows how to slow down AND be OK with slowing down.
The one who is strong and soft.
Who has grit and grace.
Grounded and expansive.
Fully yourself.
This is your time. Your time for change. 💚🙏
Cheers,
P.S. Will you join me at the Summer Solstice Celebration of Rhythms Retreat this year? I do hope you will. Registration is open, and I (and the other guides who’ll be leading you) can’t wait to hold space for your body and soul to pause.
Join us.
☀️May God’s goodness and light be with me today and always; and may others experience this goodness and light through me.
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WANT TO JOIN US FOR CLASS OR WORK WITH ME?
Register for studio classes here.
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Studio Classes:
MONDAY, JUNE 2 – Restorative/Yin Practice
5:30 PM • All levels welcome
A restorative class with longer held postures & mindful breathing to build stress resiliency & bring balance to your fast-paced life.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4 – Yoga + Breath Work
9:00 AM • All Levels Welcome
Active, flow-based practice based on Sun + Moon Salutations. Intentional breath work practices included.
THURSDAY, JUNE 5 – The Weekly Breath Reset
8:30 AM • 30-minute virtual breath work
Harness the power of your breath to start your day with a focused, energized calm.
Group & Individual Sessions:
AT YOUR CONVENIENCE – Personalized Group Stress Resilience Training
TBD • Your location, virtual, or at the studio
In these sessions I guide groups through practical, embodied practices—like breath work, mindfulness, gentle movement, and/or emotional awareness—to build stress resilience. Each session offers simple, effective tools to help participants reset, regulate, and respond with greater calm and clarity in everyday life.
Reply back to this email to schedule your in-person or virtual session today!
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Special Events:
FRIDAY, JUN 20 – Solstice Celebration of Rhythms Retreat
6:00 – 9:00 PM • Pawesome Acres, 1020 Nevada St., Knoxville
Step away from the hustle & into nature’s rhythm with this evening retreat designed to help naturally caffeinated souls slow down, release, and reset. You’ll experience yoga, sound healing, cacao, creative expression and more – all while enjoying nourishing refreshments on a beautiful property.
Leave feeling lighter, clearer, and more connected to yourself and the season ahead.
Space is limited – register now.
SAURDAY, JUL 12 – Sunrise Yoga with MCCD
8:00 AM • Cordova Park • All levels welcome
Join us for a grounding morning yoga practice. While the sun may already be shining, this class invites you to greet the day with mindful movement & breath… helping you steady yourself amidst the height of summer’s expansive energy.
Fee: $20
Learn more and register here.
Kids & Family Events:
JULY 23- 25 – Let’s Go Camping Kids Yoga Camp
TK – 2nd Grade • 3rd – 5th Grade
A restorative class with longer held postures & mindful breathing to build stress resiliency & bring balance to your fast-paced life.
Register your child(ren) here.
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Where I’ve been featured lately…
Helping naturally caffeinated people find their inner calm and balance it with their fiery spirit…
“If you could tell someone only one thing to do for their health, what would it be?
I answer this and more in this episode of Our Internal World.
I had the honor of being asked to be on this amazing podcast, and am truly grateful for the afternoon of chatting with Nicolas Lirio.
“Cathy Struecker is a mom, yoga teacher, breathing coach, and small business owner.
Cathy and I talk about breathing, sleep, the health of our souls, triggers, and a lot more.
I deeply enjoyed our conversation, and I believe you will as well.”
~Nicolas Lirio, host Our Internal World
Listen in wherever you catch your podcasts💚.
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What’s Cultivating Health Harmony Happiness in My Life…
This super simple meal that is now being added to our regular rotation of meals… everyone loved it, and that’s a win in my houe! Give it a try, add your own flair, and don’t overthink it😉
Cheeseburger Cauliflower
1 1/2 lbs Ground Beef
1 lb Cauliflower (Fresh or frozen, cut or riced)
1 Cheddar Cheese
1/2 tsp Garlic Salt
1/2 tsp Onion Powder
Pickle Juice, to taste
Salt & Pepper, to taste
- Steam, boil or cook cauliflower according to package directions until soft
- Brown hamburger
- Add cooked cauliflower to beef + seasonings, cheese, pickles, and pickle juice
- Mix until cheese is melted
*Add bacon for more flavor and excitement😉
