Brahmacharya in Bloom: Practicing Non-Excess During the Abundance of Summer

Embracing Balance in the Season of Light

June brings long days, full gardens, and nature in its most expansive expression. As we soak in the sunlight and energy of the season, yoga gently reminds us to pause and reflect:

How much is enough?

What truly sustains me?

This month, our practice turns to the principle of Brahmacharya, a Sanskrit word often translated as non-excess or wise use of energy. Brahmacharya doesn’t mean restriction—it means choosing with intention. It invites us to create space for what really matters, by letting go of what doesn’t.

What Does Brahmacharya Look Like in Modern Life?

We live in a culture of more—more productivity, more stimulation, more doing. Brahmacharya asks us to notice when “more” begins to take away from our well-being.

On the mat, it might mean choosing steadiness over striving.

Off the mat, it might mean taking a break from screen time or honoring your need for rest.

It might even mean noticing when enough food, talk, or motion is… enough.

This month, consider how you might align more deeply with your own energy—so you’re living not from depletion, but from balance.

Join Us for These Nourishing June Events

We’re weaving the spirit of Brahmacharya into every class and gathering this month. Here’s what’s coming up:

Pride Party – Friday, June 20 - 530 pm - 930 pm

Thursday Sunrise (Outdoor) Yoga – Every Thursday at 630 am 

Walk & Picnic – Thursdays after the noon class

Yoga at Red Barn - Thursday, June 12 at 630 pm 

Join us  for our Community Yoga event on June 20 at 530 pm or our Yoga for SA Survivors on June 27 at 630 pm. Sign up for our adventure overseas to the Emerald Isle in October. 

And our most magical offering of the season…

Solstice Sound Bath at the Blueberry Farm

Saturday, June 21 | 7:00–8:30 PM

Celebrate the longest day of the year with an evening of sound healing under the open sky, surrounded by blooming fields and blueberry bushes. This special gathering will include gentle movement, intention-setting, and a deeply restorative sound journey. Bring a blanket, your favorite journal, and a heart open to summer magic.

Space is limited—[reserve your spot now]

This Month’s Reflection:

“I honor what is enough. I move in rhythm with what sustains me.”

As you move through June, we invite you to simplify, soften, and stay steady. May your summer be rich with what fills—not just your schedule—but your spirit.

With love and light,

Allisson/Bee Well Yoga 🐝

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