Raise your hand if you’re ready to say “yes” to yourself.
We hope you raised your hand ;)
Here’s the thing – as women we tend to put ourselves last. We feel guilty if we do anything but, right? It feels like the minute we give ourselves an ounce of attention that we’re letting someone else down.
In our quest to find “balance” in life, we’re constantly left feeling depleted. We lack the zest for things that once lit us up.
As the age old saying goes, “You can’t pour from an empty cup…” And isn’t it so true?!
Here’s what you expect when you experience a Rising Goddess class for the very first time:
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🎶 We have fun and upbeat music playing, after all, there’s nothing like a good beat to help you find your rhythm.
🔵 We set the ambience — we have lights that feel like water (water cleanses and we’re here to help you cleanse the things that aren’t working and get in-tune with your authentic self!)
🌿 You’ll notice that our studio smells like lavender and mint. These scents are never NOT in our diffuser.
🗣 We start each class by asking each member a question. These questions aren’t anything crazy, however, getting connected (to yourself and others) at the beginning of your class sets the tone and allows you to pause and reflect.
⚪️ We do lots of hip circles — Chinese medicine says that a lot of tension can be released from your hips.
Ready to get started? Head to the link in our bio and sign up for one of our classes! We’ll see you there!
Don’t have a morning routine? Keep reading for all the ideas (and save this post to refer back to later!)
Just as we start with the foundations of pole and aerial in the studio, we believe in daily setting the correct foundation for your life. Having a morning routine starts your day on the right track — a track that rough points or stressful situations can’t as easily derail.
Here are some ideas that you can implement into your own morning routine:
👉 journal
👉 meditate
👉 move your body: do some yoga, stretches or go for a walk
👉 tidy your home or throw a load of laundry in so that you come home to a clean home later
👉 eat a healthy breakfast
👉 repeat your affirmations
👉 take a moment to express gratitude
👉 play some music and dance
Which of these are speaking to you? Or, if you already have a morning routine, what’s your favorite part of it? We’d love to hear from you — share it in the comments below.
We talk a lot about how it’s important to carve out the time for yourself… but how do you ACTUALLY do that?!
Thinking of it as a non-negotiable is game-changing.
Doing so means that you prioritize time for yourself and fit in other things around it. It means that you hone in on what is truly important to you, and make it a non-negotiable. From there, you build your schedule around what you’re choosing to set in stone.
It can be super empowering to set non-negotiables — to choose HOW you spend your time (or finances!) vs. spending it on things that don’t fill your cup or benefit your life.
What’s a current non-negotiable for you? 👇
Help your teen find their superpower in a one of a kind workshop this Friday, May 20th from 6:45-8 pm!
In the Find Your Superpower Workshop, participants will work through brief journal prompts. These are followed by circle up games and activities. Hammock fun includes the belly flop, mermaid, star, chopper, and trust drop! This workshop ends with creative play time in the hammock and photo ops!
Teens aged 12 and up are welcome and no experience is necessary.
Price: $39
Learn more and sign up at the link in bio!
You actually have to MAKE time for yourself. If you don’t set aside time to take care of yourself, you won’t ever have the time.
So block the time off in your calendar.
Schedule some dedicated you-time.
Book a RGF class.
Connect with your authentic self.
Experience personal-growth and physical strength.
Become part of a community of women striving to do the same.
It’ll be worth it — we promise! 💙
(Link to book is in our bio!)
FACT: Fear will never 100% go away.
That said, you can’t let fear hold you back from living your best life. As you step into your courage, fear will ease, making it easier for you to build strength and confidence.
Here are five ways you can step into your courage:
✔️ Feel your fear but choose to act anyway.
✔️ Follow your heart, even when it feels uncertain or uncomfortable.
✔️ Continue on, even when the odds are stacked against you.
✔️ Stand up for what you believe in.
✔️ Expand your horizons and let go of what’s familiar. Step out of your comfort zone.
Which one are you choosing to embrace today? 👇
You budget your money but do you budget your time?! 👀
Budgeting your time is fairly straightforward. Just like you budget your finances by prioritizing set-expenses (mortgage, utilities, payments, etc.), you can set your time budget by prioritizing things of importance to you (ie. family time, you-time, work, etc.)
Hone in on your priorities and block time out in your calendar. Past that, schedule everything else around those commitments to yourself.
Do you prioritize down-time? Schedule it.
Are your RGF classes important to you, your mental health and your personal growth? Set time aside for them.
Value family-time? Get everyone on the same page and schedule blocks of time dedicated specifically for family.
ETC.
The key here is not just to schedule it, but to make it a non-negotiable — no matter what else might come up, don’t allow yourself to budge on those priorities. You’ll end up thanking yourself for it!
What are you prioritizing in your time-budget? If it’s your RGF class, head to the link in our bio to get it scheduled. 💙
Our classes are a balance between inward mindset shifts and outward physical growth.
You can find value in either one of those on their own, however, the magic happens when you embrace both sides of the work.
It’s when you build your inner confidence, spark your creativity, build your courage (physically and mentally) and find connection within yourself that your true, authentic self is awakened!
Ready to start your Goddess transformation? We can help! Head over to our website for more information on our intro classes.
Join Barb for the next Deep Stretch Restorative Workshop on Thursday, May 26th at 5:00pm!
Take a deep dive into your connective tissue (ligaments, tendons, fascia, joints) in a manner which is inaccessible through traditional stretching. In this workshop, you will hold passive poses for 4 - 6 minutes with the use of props, allowing your body to release muscular tension, enhance mobility, increase flexibility, and improve muscular strength. This restorative practice will encourage more intense holds with a focus on shoulders.
This workshop is available both in-studio and virtually!
Price: $39
Sing up at the LINK IN BIO!
“Empowerment is not just taking control of your own life — it’s knowing what it takes to get there.”
What’s one change you’re making right now to take back some of that control? 👇
While our members start their pole and aerial journeys for different reasons, one constant benefit is that it provides a release from the stress and overwhelm of day-to-day life.
When you’re in the studio, the experience can turn off the outside distractions, allowing you to focus on the moment you’re in.
The RGF studio is like a giant pause button for life — and we think that’s something we could all use a little more of these days. 😉
Ready to hit pause on your daily stress and overwhelm? Head to the link in our bio and sign up for a class! We can’t wait to see you there!
In the Find Your Superpower Workshop, your teen will learn various hammock poses while exploring their passions, strengths, and the power of their own unique self!
A superpower is the essence of who you are and the unique gifts you share with your family, friends, community, and the world at large. It is the “thing” that you provide that is incredibly valued by others. Something that you do all the time without even thinking about it could very well be your superpower!
In this 75 minute workshop, your teen will be guided through breathwork and a brief meditation. This will be followed by journal prompts that align with finding their unique superpower. Hammock poses will connect to activities to facilitate finding their superpower.
Teens aged 12 and up are welcome! No experience necessary!
When: Friday, May 20th from 6:45-8:00pm
Price: $39
Sign up at the link in bio!
That moment you try on your first pair of pole heels is filled with a feeling of total empowerment - and perhaps a little bit of wobbly uncertainty! Learning to walk (let alone dance) in pole heels is an art of its own.
Many people just put on a pair without proper training and then struggle to really feel confident while moving in heels. It takes baby steps (pun, intended) and we’ll explore them in this 75-minute workshop.
During our time together, we’ll discuss the dos and don’ts of wearing heels. You’ll learn about the science behind pole heels while discovering ways to shift your posture and bodyweight to move gracefully. You’ll walk away (dare we say, strut away!) with exercises you can do to help keep your feet safe. And we’ll bring everything together by exploring a mini sequence designed to get you moving in your heels both on the floor and pole.
This workshop will leave you feeling confident and empowered in starting your pole heels journey. Get ready to take on the world one step at a time!
When: Saturday, May 21st from 12:50pm-2:05pm.
Prerequisite: Must be enrolled in at least Essentials Pole Dance.
Required: Please bring a pair of pole heels with you. If you’re just starting out with dancing in heels, we recommend opting for a 6” heel height with an ankle strap. No slide-ons will be permitted. We do not recommend boots for beginners as they can create a false sense of stability. Knee pads are also recommended.
Need a suggestion as to a great beginner heel? We like the Aspire Heel by Pleasers.
Want to give pole heels a try before buying your own pair? Rent them for the workshop for only $10!
Price: $39
Sign up via the RGF app or click the link in bio!
What makes you feel powerful and successful? 🤔
As women, we often get lost in a hectic or monotonous life-style. We tell ourselves, “This is just how it is” and leave it at that.
Maybe... but what if you paused and took a close look at what makes you feel truly powerful and successful? What if you made minor tweaks to your life so that it no longer felt boring and monotonous, but instead felt 🤩 empowering and vibrant 🤩?
💙 That means setting aside time for yourself. Committing to things that serve you so you can show up as your best-self in your daily life.
💙 It means setting boundaries around what you will and won’t do during your week.
💙 It means recognizing what positively impacts your life, and working more of that into your schedule.
Yes, maybe some things are “just how it is”. Thankfully, we have the opportunity to take ownership of our time and make the changes when possible.
What is something about yourself (or in your life) that you’re proud of? Let’s take a second and celebrate that together!
3 steps to take if you’re feeling stressed and overwhelmed. 👇
1️⃣ Ask yourself, “Why am I stressed/overwhelmed?” Take note of what’s causing those feelings.
2️⃣ Create a solution to alleviate some of your stress and/or overwhelm. Don’t allow it to continue piling up. It’s high-time you start feeling like your normal, healthy self.
3️⃣ Hone in on something that gives you joy or relieves stress. Add more of that into your daily routine. What is something that serves you so that you can show up as your best-self?
Bonus step 4️⃣:
Head to our website and sign up for a RGF class! Our classes provide a pause button to life, silencing outside distractions and allowing you to tune into yourself.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Join the Flower Full Moon Restorative Yoga Workshop on Sunday, May 15th from 7 - 8:15 pm to clear away unwanted energy, set new intentions, and work through any built up residue. The full moon is the climax of the lunar cycle, think a cosmic lunar sigh! It is energetically a time of potent emotional energy and the best time to honor yourself through letting go of that which no longer serves you and creating space for growth and inspiration.
In this 75 minute workshop, you will be guided through some brief journaling specific to the Flower Full Moon - abundance, pleasure, and laughter. Journaling will be followed by mindful breathwork and meditation to encourage manifestation of your individual May Moon intention. You will achieve full relaxation as you're guided through various supported restorative poses. These poses allow your body, mind, and spirit to attune to the natural rhythms of the world around you within a welcoming, quiet, softly lit space.
The intention of the practice is to gently let go, clear out, and make space for what you want to expand in your life. The workshop will conclude with a healing supported savasana. The Full Moon Restorative Yoga Workshop will allow you to shift energy blocks and manifest what you need during this flower moon cycle.
Open to all, no experience necessary!
Price: $39
Sign up at the link in bio!
It’s a matter of WHEN, not IF. 👀
Here’s the thing, Goddesses:
At some point during your RGF journey, you WILL hit a skill plateau, and when you do, you might feel unsure of how to overcome it.
You might not be able to articulate the feeling, or even why you’re feeling this way… you love the classes, instructors, and escape from the everyday. But you can’t quite put your finger on why you’re feeling the way that you do — and that’s ok! LET US HELP YOU! It’s the plateau that happens around the 4-6 month part of your journey. It’s very common and it’ll likely happen again. Why? Because it’s part of growth!
Next time you feel like you’re experiencing a plateau in your pole/aerial fitness journey, here are three things you can try:
➝ Try a new apparatus. If you’ve been focused on learning pole, try switching to aerial, and vice versa.
➝ Connect with others on a similar path. Perhaps they’ll have insight into how you can overcome a specific challenge.
➝ Take some drop-in or spinoff classes. These classes can be a great way to learn a new technique or to get a fresh perspective on techniques you’ve already tried.
SAVE this post for that moment you find yourself feeling frustrated and unsure of why. If those feelings arise, you’ve probably plateaued. 😉
Happy birthday to RGF Instructor Alison! Wishing you a fabulous day! 🎉💙
Help us wish her a happy birthday in the comments! ⬇️
If you’re looking for a movement studio that gives you space for fun and laughter, look no further!
Don’t just take our word for it — check out what our new member, Celena, had to say after her first class. 👇
“During class I felt free and safe to express myself and move my body how it naturally wants to. It was lovely to do this in a space where it was safe, not judged, and also lit up so nicely, making my inner-goddess feel at home. I wish more women had the opportunity to embrace this sacred place of safety… letting my body, mind, and soul delight in freedom of expression. And it was a joy to play and laugh!”
If you’re looking for a space to play and laugh, head to the LINK IN OUR BIO to sign up for one of our foundation classes. We can’t wait to see you there!
Wishing a happy birthday to RGF Co-Owner Barb! 🎉🎉
Help us show her some birthday love in the comments below! 💙
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