Letter From Anna Nikki III

Published June 2025

Dear beloved readers,

Happy Summer Solstice!

Halfway through June, and my does it feel like things have shifted in full force once again. My newest endeavor of leading chair/wheelchair yoga classes at skilled care facilities and nursing homes has been an eye opening experience. Classes are quite different as the ability level drastically varies from what I am used to teaching to more able bodied people. Truth be told, I was more nervous to teach a group of 80+ year old people than I am in almost any other setting. Thoughts of, “Can I even lead a 45 minute class all from a chair?!” crossed my mind. After guiding my first class I received such wonderful feedback from the participants, easing my mind about if what I offered would resonate. Our movements were simple, playing with dexterity in the hands, pressing fingers to thumb pad, working on lifting toes and heels, reaching arms out and overhead. Talk about a reality check of how much we take our bodies and current ability levels for granted! The next time you feel down because you might not be where you used to be or where you want to be with your ability level, remember the whole point of yoga - to breathe and learning to be in your body, exactly as it is now. Give yourself grace and compassion, just as you would a dear friend.

June has been a big month already - I’ve launched a new service offering of mine of a different nature - Sexual Sherpa Services. Recently I was contemplating how to incorporate my past into my present as I was feeling disconnected from what feels like lifetimes ago. My intention is to create a nurturing and safe space for people to feel comfortable communicating and expressing their vulnerability, while gaining insights, tools, or resources to enhance one’s daily life and sexual energy exchanges; offering encouragement, fostering confidence for people to extend what they’ve learned into their life and personal relationships. That everyone becomes proud of their sensuality.

Once again, thank you for being in this community, in this world.

Lovingly,

Anna Nikki