Would you like to know a little more about the company prAna and why we are so proud to carry them in our store? Then check out this video and/or stop on into the Store where we would be happy to show you all of what prAna has to offer:)

Welcome Spring!!

According to the Five Element theory, the human body is made of the same five primary elements that exist in nature - wood, fire, metal, earth and water. Each element relates to different organs, energy systems, physical and psychological aspects of who we are. And just like in nature, our bodies also experience 'seasons'.

SPRING & THE WOOD ELEMENT...
Meridians: Liver and Gall Bladder by Lisa Telford

As the heavy chill of winter begins to lift, the days become longer and our amount of activity naturally increases. Spring is the season of fresh new beginnings. New shoots sprout from the ground & trees and the energy is a rising one of lightness, freshness and renewal. A healthy wood element provides us with the ability to CHANGE and to be FLEXIBLE.

The liver & gall bladder are the organs of focus in spring. In oriental medicine the liver is seen as the emperor of the body and sets the standards for the rest of the body to follow so a healthy liver means a healthy reference point for the whole body. A time for spring-cleaning inside as well as out, we focus on detoxifying & cleansing the body of the build-ups that accumulate from the heavier diet & lowered activity of winter.

Other areas associated with these organs, the joints especially shoulders and knees, tendons, immune system, eyes and vision can also be accessed and healed at this time. When our wood element is functioning well we feel clear, light, inspired and connected to our higher vision. Our immune system is healthy and we are flexible enough to change direction and move with ease.

Rise early, try somthing new, revitalise, active and attune yourself to the energy of this exciting season!!

Tis the Week of St. Patty's Day and in honour of our Irish friends and roots, we would like to share a blessing with you that rings true to our yogic roots as well!

May love and laughter light your days,
and warm your heart and home.
May good and faithful friends be yours,
wherever you may roam.
May peace and plenty bless your world
with joy that long endures.
May all life's passing seasons
bring the best to you and yours!


Also, if you find yourself like this on or after St. Pattys Day (and discovered that you enjoyed it) then come on in to a yoga class where we can help release up some tense muscles and get you nice and relaxed without the help use of alcohol ;)

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Please take a moment to welcome our newest group of Teacher Trainee's! Coral Brown began her 500-hr Teacher Training Program in February and took this fantastic picture of the happy, beautiful faces! If you see them around, make sure to say hello!

Meet Kristi Martel our featured student of the month!
Kristi is a friendly and active yogini that represents All That Matters well!

When did you start yoga and what attracted you to the practice: I was a jujitsuka, badly injured my back & yoga really helped . I loved the gymnastics of it.
What is your favorite style of yoga:  I started with Iyengar and loved the attention to alignment, but currently heated vinyasa is my favorite because I feel cleansed , rung out, and fully stretched.

What other activities do you enjoy: I’m a pianist, vocalist, songwriter, & dancer. Baking, swimming, knitting, spending time with my family, & teaching music.
Favorite sound:  the ocean, a barn full of horses, morning birds, my boyfriends voice.
Least favorite sound:  feedback while on stage...
A great inspiring book you recommend: Keri Hume’s “The Bone People”
What keeps you doing yoga:  Feeling more fully in body.
Advice to beginners: just keep showing up:) with my back injury I couldn’t touch my toes, but within a few months of practice I could, and after about 8 months I could fold in half again!!!
What do you like most about All That Matters: I like that there are so many classes. I like the desk folks and several of the teachers.
Any other words of wisdom?: Just be present to what is :)

New Class atAll That Matters!

Breaking News:


Philip Urso is offering his latest class creation
~ An Hour of Power~

The best, most complete workout you can get in an hour- and it's YOGA!
These classes are the kind where you wonder where the time went and at the end
you're left in a transformational state. All levels welcome!

Don't miss this heated class - offered from March 2-24Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 4-5pm. Sign up for one or buy a class pass and tap into the Hour of Power for the whole month.

ALL THAT MATTERS has been nominated for Best Yoga Studio in RI by the Providence Phoenix Newspaper! So please take the time to show your support and lend us your vote! Then pass along the good news:) Help us win Best Studio and we'll continue to BE the best studio and continue to provide you with great classes, health services, workshop, shopping experience, atmosphere and more! Thank you!

GIVE US YOUR BEST!
Vote for your favorite people and places for the Phoenix's annual BEST issue. You can vote for your favorites in four categories: FOOD + DRINK, SHOPPING, ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT AND CITY LIFE.

vote here: http://providence.thephoenix.com/thebest/providence/vote

Have you ever wondered about some of the statuary you see around our studio? Can't figure our which Hindu God/Goddess that is? Curious to know the symboloic meaning and representation of each? Well with our current influx of statuary to the store, we wanted to share a quick guide to the Hindu Dieties and some other sacred symbols.

Buddha: Embodiment of peace, enlightenment, inner stilless and compassion

Ganesha: God of strength and fortitude. The remover of obstables and bestower of success.

Nataraja: Lord Shiva in the dancing form, who performs his divine dance to destroy a weary universe and make preparations the process of creation

Kwan Yin (Quan Yin/GuanYin): Goddess of compassion and observer of the sounds and cries of the world.

Lakshmi: Goddess of prosperity. Reminds us of our own ability to create abundance in all areas of our lives.

Mudras: Yoga of the Hands, mudras represent feelings such as forgiveness, acceptance and freedom from fear.

OM or AUM: The sacred sound of the universe. Vibrates throughout all existence bringing inner peace and harmony.

Lotus Flower: Embodies infinite potential. Symbolizes renewal, transformation and new beginnings.

Need a little inspiration or encouragment to just take a moment to breathe, relax and rejuvenate?

Check out http://www.doasone.com/About_2.htm a website dedicated to uniting and connecting people from around the world to share techniques for daily, optimal breathing and enable global, synchronous breathing, laughing, meditation and more!

Looking for something a little different to experience this Valentines Day? Come try out Couples Bodywork - Thai for Two here at All That Matters Feb 12 and treat your partner (and yourself) to a wonderfully relaxing and therepeutic Thai Massage come Valentines Day.

Join Ken Nelson and Lesli Lang in learning more about Thai Yoga Massage.

Enjoy a deeper sense of intimacy together and appreciation for each other. Couples Bodywork derives its power from yoga, Thai massage, shiatsu, and meditation. It's a great reminder to make spiritual time a priority in your relationship and a gift that the two of you can share throughout your lives.
With humor, compassion, and attentive assistance, Lesli Lang and Ken Nelson create a welcoming atmosphere that makes this workshop relaxing, fun, and enjoyable.

You will experience
•friendship and passion in touching and being touched
•techniques to relax or energize your partner
•ways to give without tiring
•how it feels to let go of the need to be perfect.

While this bodywork is done fully clothed, these profoundly simple massage techniques can be more intimate than traditional massage. Through Couples Bodywork, many couples feel both playful and closer. Others find reverence, grace, and a beauty of spirit in their awareness and tenderness for one another. And everyone agrees that taking time away from everyday concerns through the comfort of a partner's hands is the best date you can have.

The new Weleda Natural Facial Care line is here!

Almond - for sensitive skin to restore balance

Iris - to regulate and preserve moisture

Wild Rose - for smoothing fine lines

Pomegranate- for mature skin to help regenerate

A little more about the company:

We are Weleda—cultivators of beauty and 100% certified natural baby and skin care products—for you. We believe beauty isn’t something that’s made in a lab; it’s something that’s cultivated right from the earth. Carefully. Lovingly. And certainly without pesticides or chemicals. Those things are beautiful to us. Look through our ingredients and you will find flowers and herbs. Fruit extracts. Clays. Roots. Minerals. These come together in meaningful products that work with your body’s own natural vitality.

Mission:Our MissionWe stimulate and inspire your body, soul and spirit. In doing so, we encourage you to draw from your own vitality and discover inner balance. This enables your individual health and authentic beauty to unfold.

Products:100% certified natural products made with Biodynamic® and organic ingredients for your health, wellbeing & beauty.

Don't let this dry, cold winter do anymore damage to your skin!

Come on in, try a sample, and receive 10% off this new line!

Have you heard of Big Dipper Beeswax Candles? We currently just stocked up on them because of their beautiful aromatic scent and wonderful beneficial properties. Read on to find out why burning Beeswax is the way go...

Beeswax is naturally aromatic, infused with the sweet, subtle scent of honey. Nontoxic and nonallergenic, beeswax candles burn clean and soot free. While burning, they release negative ions, just as seashores or rainstorms do. These negative ions improve air quality by eliminating pollutants and allergens from the air that we breathe.

Beeswax candles are naturally dripless and smokeless, and they tend to have a longer burn time than candles made from other waxes.

Beeswax is 100% natural and a renewable resource that actually cleans the air by emitting purifying negative ions.

Our beeswax is filtered via natural clay process that cleans the wax of impurities, yet allows the wax to retain its inherent color and aroma. Our candles are produced by hand in small batches.

Meet Tim Motte our featured student spotlight!
Tim is a friendly and dedicated yogi that represents All That Matters well

When did you start yoga and what attracted you to the
practice: It took me five years to come to All That Matters, friends kept after me to go, until finally one of my sea kayaking coaches ( a powerful paddler) recommended that I start. I immediately loved it. It has now been about two years!
What is your favorite style of yoga: I love Vinyasa, the challenge of the breathing through the flow. When the two come together, the power is amazing.
What other activities do you enjoy: I enjoy Sea Kayaking in many different bodies of water, and walking my dog Lanky!
Favorite sound: The wind of a Noreaster blowing against my house at night...
Least favorite sound: The wail of a crying baby...
Favorite meal: Any kind of hot and spicy chicken curry!
Great Movie or book to recommend?: Full Catastrophe Living by Jon Kabat0Zinn and books by Thich Nhat Hanh.
What keeps you doing yoga: The strength, flexibility and conditioning benefits, but yoga also really allows me to present in the moment, much like the time I spend Sea Kayaking.
Advice to beginners: Take your time to experience a variety of classes and instructors. Once you find a combo that works, try to stay with your commitment to it!
What do you like most about All That Matters: One of the most outstanding assets is the amazing yoga instructors. I have received an incredible depth of instruction that some how continues to match my evolving needs, both on a daily basis as well as for the long haul. Thank you ATM!

New Classes arrive at All That Matters!

The New Year brings new classes, and you can discover a new You!

We hope to see you here

Looking to mix up you daily routine? Join us on Wednesdays at NOON for and Open Yoga Class with one of your favorite store goddess' Karla Jean Bartley. Half-way through the week, half-way through the day, HALF-OFF! This class is only $7.50.
Join Karla for this Open Yoga class as a peaceful respite in the midst of an otherwise busy day.



Karla Bartley
is a 230-hr Certified Yoga Instructor though the Asheville Yoga Center of North Carolina. She has been studying and practicing yoga for over 5 years; has worked in the yoga industry and has attended numerous classes with various styles of teaching and techniques. She incorporates her diverse knowledge and understanding of yoga into her practice with an eclectic and friendly approach.

Are you a guy who feels like you could use a little more flexability in your life, or know someone who might? Join us for Yoga for Stiff Guys. Sunday evenings, 5:30-7pm with Noah Davis
Om free zone for men wanting to update their lifestyle! In this playful class we invite stiff guys to come and stretch out. Wear your board shorts or sweat pants or any loose comfy clothes and get ready to face the stiffness and turn it into freedom. Get back to balance and enjoy pain-free living. You will be in the company of other stiff guys so don't worry about having to keep up with the yogis!

Noah Davis is a recent graduate of Coral Brown's Prana Flow Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training and is certified at the 200hr level. He is a retired Behavioral Scientist, Computer Scientist and Game Developer entrepreneur. More importantly Noah began as a very stiff guy and is now excited to share the fun and transformative nature of yoga with fellow 'Stiff Guys'.

Drop on in or sign up in advanced for these two new wonderful classes!

We hope you all had a wonderful holiday AND a wonderful time during the blizzard!

We are back open and there is an
END OF THE YEAR STORE WIDE SALE!
Come on in and receive
10% off Everything in the Store
20% off All Clothing and Jewelry
50% off All Holiday Items, as well as some select products throughout the store!

So break out your snowshoes and head on in, this sale ends Friday Dec 31rst.

Have you heard of Envirosax yet?

They are a savior to those who love and support reusable bags.

Not only do they fold up real small to fit in most any purse/pocket, but they hold up to 44lbs and will not fade with washing.

And yet the clever and genius people at envirosax have another great use for their bags: with the bags beautiful designs, you can use them to wrap gifts in! This helps save the paper/ribbon/tape and some annoying cuts you could receive from regular wrapping.

Check out this video for more informationhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKZFmU5mHKw

Please turn up the volume on your computer...

Greetings Friends and fellow Yogis!

In case you have missed it, please take a look at our new Holiday Card this year~

We hope everyone is finding time to really enjoy even the simple things this year and may all your days be merry and bright! (no matter the weather ;) )

An excerpt from

Rumi: The Big Red Book

Every tree, every growing thing as it grows,

says this truth, You harvest what you sow.

With life as short as a half-taken breath,

do not plant anything but love.

The value of a human being can be measured

by what he or she most deeply wants.

Be free of possessing things.

Sit at an empty table.

Be pleased with water, the taste of being home.

People travel the world looking for the friend,

but that one is always at home.

A rose opens because she is the fragrance she loves.....

Tap into your poetic side and come take a look at some of the beautiful poetry books we carry here in our store. Come on in, stay warm and feel peace.

~Blessings~

ATM staff

Ladies Night is this Thursday

Dec 2!

Join in on the fun this Thursday night from 5-9pm. Many shops on Main St. will be open late, serving up some snacks, beverages and great deals. It is a festive evening that is a great excuse to get the girls together and start up or finish up some holiday shopping!

All That Matters will have a trunk show featuring Kashmiri Designs, henna tatoos and a special discount to take 20%off an item of your choice!


We hope to see you here:)

Hello students of All That Matters!

Our lost and found has been piling up!
We ask that you please take a moment to peek into and around our lost and found the next time you are here to see if you have misplaced something.
Otherwise, we will be donating all of it in the near future.
Thanks so much!