May 2026

It’s a Full Moon and Springtime is Here

I am!

I am what?

I am That.

Who is That?

THAT is not a who. THAT, is an energy that pervades everything.

THAT is Divine.

THAT is beyond our limited human consciousness and experience.

However

IT is everywhere. Gyana or the wisdom and knowledge that comes through a silence we create by being present in the present moment.

How do I access That?

Watching, looking, observing without comment or judgement, and with complete stillness of the mind. That is Dhyana.

 But how? Sit comfortably or even lie down. Let the thoughts come and go. Eyes closed, watch what is going on in the mind.

Start by watching the inner light through closed eyes.

Can you be still while doing this? Try it for just one minute!

No music, no chanting, no sermons.

No thoughts.

Silence!

Work on it. Can you get to 20 minutes of silence?

Namaste,

sipra

Photo credit: Tai Pimputkar

Mahjong group

We’ve started a Mahjong group at the studio. It’s open to all experience levels, even if you’ve never played before. Let us know if you’re interested, if you know others who might come with you (since it takes four players per table), if you have a Mahjong set yourself (we may be interested in purchasing an old set), and what day and time works best for you.

Here’s what YWB student Ruth Zheng has to say about the game:

Mahjong, a tile game originating from China, tests your strategy, quick-thinking and luck. There are numerous variations of the game across the Sinosphere in East and Southeast Asia and diasporic communities. Mahjong was introduced in the West in the 1920s and has become increasingly popularized. 

My earliest memories of mahjong were the rumbling of shuffling tiles as my aunt jokingly lamented over her losses and vowed never to play with the neighborhood aunties again – to only gather again the next evening for several more hours of woeful “aiyaaaa’s” and celebratory “hu’s!” Mahjong is a cultural and generational bridge for many Chinese Americans like myself. It’s a game that I look forward to during family gatherings, fostering a sense of familiarity as we exchange tiles and life updates across the table. It’s a game that’s woven into the daily fabric of life in China, and I’d love to share that sense of community, care, and friendly-competition, here, through Fuzhou Mahjong.

A Beginners’ Guide to Fuzhou Mahjong

What the Surprising History of Mah-jongg Can Teach Us About America

Future Classes

Stay tuned for updated about this summer’s Yoga in the Park classes. We’ve been holding off due to the erratic weather. There’s a possibility Isabelle may be teaching a park class again as well.

Are you interested in teaching a class, whether on yoga or different topic, or hosting a group in the studio or with the YWB community? Let us know!

We’ve Moved!

Reiki and Private Yoga

Cancellation Policy

Knowing how many students to expect helps our instructors prepare. If you cannot make it to a class you registered for, you can cancel your registration in MINDBODY; if you have any issues, you can email, call or text us before class. If you don’t cancel before the class, the absence will count against your pass.

If at all possible, please cancel at least 90 minutes before class for in-person classes. If you absolutely need to cancel closer to the beginning of class, please text or call us at 614-432-7553; leave a voicemail if no one answers.

Rooms for Rent

Are you looking for a place to live close to Riverside Hospital, the highway and shopping and on the bus line? YWB’s owner, sipra, offers fully furnished rooms in her home to rent at a reasonable rate. Contact us for more information.