Rhythm Reset - For naturally caffeinated humans who find it hard to power down
I’m Cathy—a naturally caffeinated person recovering from racing through life. As a yoga teacher and trauma-aware somatic and breath coach, I teach stress resilience & nervous system regulation so you can move through life with more ease, intention, & connection. This is a space for naturally-(& even artificially) caffeinated people to find inspiration to slow down, tune in, and center themselves... living with more ease and intention in alignment with the rhythms within and around them.
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Published about 5 hours ago • 5 min read
I just got back from a girls weekend trip with my childhood-high school friends.
{subscriber first name}, I haven’t spent a significant amount of time with these women since we were 18.
That was 26 years ago.
So much healing happened in the span of that short weekend that I can hardly put words to it.
Also so much laughing, crying, reminiscing, conversating and walking at turtle pace.
I left behind stories I had told myself for years and embraced this circle of women who I’m now lovingly referring to as “The Swedish Pancakes.”
Long story short… yes, we grew up in a tiny Swedish town and definitely ate Swedish pancakes and dressed in Swedish costumes more times than I can count. And for whatever reason, it just seemed like a fitting name for our possé.
We spent the weekend re-building lost connections and being sounding boards for each other. (Keep reading because in a moment I need you to be a sounding board for me for a hot second. 👇👇👇)
The weekend reminded me that everyone needs this sort of space to gather, connect and feel like you can be at home with the people you’re with. And most importantly, to move at turtle speed, enjoying every bit of life that life brings you.
My friend's house... our landing pad for the weekend with the D.C. flag flying
But in the real world life be life-ing and it just may not feel that practical to live like that every day. Honestly, I’d get a little tired of it if it were like that every single day.
💚to (re)connect with other sisters who are walking the path to undoing years of lingering ghost stories
💚and to just stop pushing through whatever discomfort you’re feeling in your body, mind or emotions.
We gather in circle to do this on Friday, December 18, 6 PM. And although it’s not a full weekend, the 3-4 hours we spend together are just as healing.
Those hours come with guidance and practices to draw out what needs your attention.
If you’re in for it, but haven’t registered yet, watch your email the evening of Wednesday, November 25.
In it will be a special offer for you for the Candlelight Yoga Winter Solstice Rhythms Retreat.
👉But before we get to that, the part I need your input on:
I’m doing a little market research and you all fit the bill for being the ideal people to help me make a decision. It takes a village to make a small business happen after all💚.
What would be most helpful to you as a naturally (or artificially) caffeinated human who keeps pushing through exhaustion and a body that hurts because you think there’s no other way to get it all done all by yourself?
Like, which one of these would you click the download button and 🙋♀️ to if you received it in an email from someone sharing it as a resource for you?
A 3-Day Pause on Purpose Experiment: Five minutes a day for three days. Stop on purpose, let one thing be easier, and see what happens.
A “What Am I Carrying?” Quiz: Six quick questions. Find out what you’re doing alone and what it’s costing you
A Printable Rhythms Deck: Find your rhythm. Let the card for it guide your day.
A Reset for the Moment You Need One: A short guided practice for when you’re tired and still pushing. Press play and shift your energy in minutes
Just take 2 seconds to reply back with the number that resonates most with you.
Remember to watch your email November 25 - 30, to schedule your kick off to a season of connection and coziness.
Cheers,
P.S. If you want to tell me in a few words why you chose the number you chose, bonus points for you🌟🌟
P.P.S. If you have an idea for a short resource you’d like from me that isn’t on this list, send it my way!
8:30 AM • All Levels Welcome This class is generally blend of a flow-based practice and a restorative/yin practice, often aligning with the energy of the season or moon phase.
MONDAY - 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 - Yoga + Breath Work Flow
8:30 AM • All Levels Welcome Active, flow-based practice integrating strength, balance and mobility. Intentional breath work practices included.
THURSDAY - Somatic Reset - NEW CLASS!!
5:30 AM • All levels welcome Somatic Reset blends gentle somatic movement and yoga to support awareness, release tension, and reconnect with your body.
THURSDAY -The Weekly Breath Reset (Virtual)
8:30 AM • 30-minute virtual breath work Your breath has the power to change how you experience stress. Harness that power of your breath to start your day with intention.
Special Events:
FRIDAY, DEC 18 - Candlelight Yoga Winter Solstice Rhythms Retreat
6:00 PM • Dan-D Farms Greenhouse • For those ready to go deep Step away from the hustle and into nature’s rhythm with this evening retreat designed to help naturally caffeinated women slow down, release, and reset. A soft descent into stillness. Slow down, exhale deeply, and reconnect with inner calm as the year closes and a new one begins.
Leave feeling lighter, clearer, and more connected to yourself and the season ahead.
AT YOUR CONVENIENCE - Personalized 1:1 or Group Somatic Coaching & Stress Resilience Training
TBD • At your location 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 inquire or to schedule your session.
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Rhythm Reset - For naturally caffeinated humans who find it hard to power down
Cathy Struecker
I’m Cathy—a naturally caffeinated person recovering from racing through life. As a yoga teacher and trauma-aware somatic and breath coach, I teach stress resilience & nervous system regulation so you can move through life with more ease, intention, & connection. This is a space for naturally-(& even artificially) caffeinated people to find inspiration to slow down, tune in, and center themselves... living with more ease and intention in alignment with the rhythms within and around them.
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