March arrives like a breath of fresh air – soft, hopeful, and full of possibility. After months of winter stillness, the world begins to stir again. Buds push through the soil. Light lingers a little longer. And within us, something quiet and ancient awakens too.
This month at The Yoga Spa, our theme is “Awaken and Align”. It is an invitation to rise gently from winter’s cocoon and step into a season of renewal with intention, clarity, and grace. As the poet Mary Oliver reminds us, “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” March is a beautiful time to begin answering that question, not with urgency, but with curiosity and devotion.
Spring is nature’s reminder that transformation does not have to be dramatic. It can be subtle, rhythmic, and deeply nourishing. It can look like choosing rest, choosing movement, choosing joy, choosing boundaries, choosing softness. It can look like returning to yourself.
And this month, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
The Science of Spring: How Your Body Awakens with the Season
As the first signs of spring begin to unfurl, our bodies respond in ways that are both subtle and profound. This isn’t just poetic symbolism. It’s biology! Human physiology is deeply intertwined with seasonal rhythms, and research shows that our internal systems shift as daylight increases and temperatures rise.
A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that human gene expression changes significantly with the seasons, influencing immunity, metabolism, inflammation, and even mood. In spring, genes associated with energy production, cellular repair, and immune activation become more active, while markers of winter sluggishness begin to fade. In other words, your body is literally reawakening as the earth does.
Longer daylight also plays a powerful role. Increased sunlight exposure helps regulate melatonin (the hormone that governs sleep) and boosts serotonin, the neurotransmitter associated with mood, motivation, and a sense of well‑being. This shift is one reason many people feel more inspired, more energized, and more emotionally open as spring arrives.
Even our cardiovascular and endocrine systems respond. Research from the National Institutes of Health notes that blood pressure tends to decrease in warmer months, and cortisol, our primary stress hormone, often stabilizes as we spend more time outdoors and engage in more movement.
So, if you’ve been feeling a natural pull toward stretching, cleaning, creating, or simply breathing more deeply, know that your body is not imagining it. You are biologically designed to awaken in spring.
At The Yoga Spa, we honor this beautiful mind‑body rhythm. Every class, workshop, and healing experience this month is crafted to support your natural transition from winter’s stillness into spring’s vibrant, uplifting energy.
Awaken with us and explore our many spring yoga offerings here.
Celebrating Women in History: Honoring Strength, Wisdom & Legacy
March is Women’s History Month, a time to honor the women – past and present – who have shaped our world with courage, creativity, and resilience. From healers and teachers to activists, artists, and everyday women who held families and communities together, their stories remind us of the power of embodied strength and compassionate leadership.
To deepen your understanding of how Women’s History Month began and why it matters, we invite you to explore this excellent resource from National Women’s History Museum.
At The Yoga Spa, we celebrate the women who paved the way for wellness, movement, and holistic healing. Women like:
- Indra Devi, who helped bring yoga to the West and opened the first yoga studio in Hollywood.
- Maya Angelou, whose words continue to uplift the human spirit and remind us of our inherent worth.
- Dolores Huerta, whose activism and advocacy transformed labor rights and empowered generations.
- Audre Lorde, who taught us that self-care is not indulgence; it is preservation.
We also celebrate the women in our own community – our teachers, practitioners, healers, and guests – who show up with open hearts, who nurture others, who lead with authenticity, and who continue to rewrite what strength looks like.
This month, let your practice honor the women who inspire you. Let it be a tribute to the lineage of wisdom you carry within you.
Spring Clean Your Energy
Just as we open windows and clear out closets in spring, our energetic bodies crave cleansing too. Winter often brings heaviness – emotionally, mentally, and physically. Spring offers a chance to release what no longer serves and to make space for what is ready to bloom.
Here are a few ways to spring clean your energy this month:
1. Move with Intention
Movement clears stagnation. Whether it’s yoga, walking, dancing, or stretching, let your body guide you toward what feels freeing.
2. Breathe Deeply
Breathwork is one of the most powerful tools for energetic reset. Try slow, intentional inhales and long, cleansing exhales to release tension and invite clarity.
3. Create Space in Your Environment
Decluttering even one small area can shift your entire energetic field. Start with your nightstand, your car, or your yoga mat.
4. Practice Emotional Clearing
Journaling, meditation, or simply naming your feelings can help you release emotional residue from winter.
5. Receive Healing Support
Reiki, sound baths, restorative yoga, and energy-focused workshops can help you realign and refresh your inner landscape.
This month’s events at The Yoga Spa are intentionally designed to support this energetic renewal.
March Events at The Yoga Spa
March Sunday Series: Spring Stretch
Each Sunday in March from 5:30–6:30 PM
Memberships and class packages apply; single class $20
Step into spring feeling balanced, aligned, and energized. This month’s Sunday Series, led by Erin Grace, blends dynamic stretching, mindful breathwork, and mobility practices inspired by athletic recovery techniques – all infused with the grounding, intentional flow of yoga.
This class is perfect for anyone wanting to increase mobility, reduce tension, and reconnect with their body as the season shifts.
Read more about our Spring Stretch Sunday Series here.
Human Design Workshop: Understand Your Energy, Live Your Blueprint
Sunday, March 8
1:00–3:00 PM
$40 Event
Your energy is uniquely yours, and Human Design helps you understand how to use it with more ease and alignment. In this immersive workshop, Life Coach Kathryn Toahty will guide you through the foundations of your energetic blueprint, including how you are meant to make decisions, interact with others, and move through the world.
If you’ve been craving clarity, direction, or a deeper understanding of yourself, this workshop is a powerful place to begin. Learn more here.
ShamRock & Roll: A FREE Community Class
Tuesday, March 17
7:15–8:15 PM
Free
Celebrate the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day with yoga teacher Chris Neel in a playful, uplifting flow designed to bring people together through movement, breath, and a touch of leprechaun magic.
Whether you are brand new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, this class offers a lighthearted space to stretch, strengthen, and simply enjoy being present. Bring a friend or make one here!
Sign up here and get ready to have some fun.
Spring Equinox: Spring Clean Your Energy
Friday, March 20
7:00–8:15 PM
Memberships and class packages apply; single class $30
Wash away winter heaviness and welcome the renewal of spring with a deeply restorative energetic cleanse. This heart-centered experience is designed to clear, refresh, and align your entire being—physically, emotionally, and energetically. This special class includes the following:
- The Element of Water: A Spring Cleanse Ritual
- Chakra Reading and Energy Reset
- Reiki Healing
- Physical and Emotional Release
- A Rest of Your Choice – Float freely in an aerial hammock or create a cozy, grounding nest on the floor
If you’re ready to step into spring feeling lighter, clearer, and more connected, this event is for you. Learn more here.
A Season of Renewal Begins
March reminds us that awakening doesn’t require force. It simply asks for presence. As you move through this month, may you feel supported, inspired, and deeply connected to your own inner spring.
May you find balance.
May you feel your soul awaken.
May you bloom in your own time.
