House of AUM in Yellow Springs enters a gentle new chapter—owner Rachel shares her path to AUM, honors Melissa’s legacy and Lauren’s stewardship, and invites the community into student-first, nature-rooted practice.

I created House of AUM over nine years ago with the dream to have a space where people could gather to connect to their body to grow spiritually, physically, mentally and emotionally. I wanted to provide a container of support that was comforting, clean, and nurturing, and teach yogic and astrology tools to assist people on their path to self discovery, empowerment, and happiness. I also wanted to provide a home for other teachers to share their skills, gifts, and wisdom. Alm

On a recent trip to the upper peninsula of Michigan, I connected with two of my favorite healers of all time Julie Pies and Patti Mielziner of The Myofascial Experience.  Throughout my healing journey, they have been two of the most influential women I have ever met. Being with them and working with them always renews my spirit. When I was just opening AUM in 2015, I got involved in a movement in town to unite all the bodyworkers, healers, and therapists together. Needless to

When I look at you I see so much,  I see the wear on your body, the endless hours you’ve given to your work to support yourself and others  I see what it’s done to your hips and to your back I see the weight you carry in your shoulders and how you long at times to put it all down and forget  I see your breath short and in your chest, how it’s easier sometimes to hold it than to let it go I see how busy your mind is, so full, so overworked, so tired  I see you processing old s

You got hurt by another, personal attacks always cause pain. Some things in life are guaranteed. Ask yourself before you lash out at another person what you and your anger hope to get out of such a violent act. Be honest. You may be aware that you'll hurt the other person and maybe even yourself. You may choose not to care or you may not even consider it. There's barely time to think when we are volatile and reactive. Give yourself some time. Stop and think for a second, on a

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