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New Podcast Episode, Winter Wellness, and Solstice Rituals 🌙✨

New Podcast Episode, Winter Wellness, and Solstice Rituals 🌙✨

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Hello, dear Reader,

As the longest night of the year approaches, I find myself reflecting on the magic of this season—a time for deep rest, gentle introspection, and the quiet promise of renewal. The winter solstice reminds us to pause, listen, and honor both the darkness and the light in our lives.

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In the spirit of this sacred time, I’m delighted to share two things that feel very close to my heart: the latest episode of The Nourish Collective Podcast and some exciting updates from Sanctuary by the Sea, my wellness center here on the New Jersey shore.

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This podcast episode is particularly special—a soulful conversation with Gabriela Gutierrez that explores ancient wisdom, ritual practices, and the power of listening to the natural world. Gabriela’s insights are the perfect companions for these still and quiet solstice days.

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And while January marks our grand opening at Sanctuary by the Sea, we’re already opening our doors with select classes and end-of-year specials. These offerings are my way of inviting you to begin 2024 with nourishment and intention.

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As always, thank you for being part of this beautiful community. Your presence here inspires me to keep creating spaces and conversations that uplift, heal, and connect.

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🌟 New Podcast Episode: Listening, Rituals, and Ancient Wisdom

This week on the Nourish Collective Podcast, I’m honored to share my conversation with the incredible Gabriela Gutiérrez. We explore listening to the natural world, the wisdom of bees, and a beautiful solstice ritual to help you seed your dreams for the year ahead.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

  • A transformative three-day solstice ritual
  • The role of bees in ancient traditions and their connection to women’s wisdom
  • Practical ways to reconnect through poetry, walks, and quietude

It’s a heartfelt exchange filled with inspiration and grounding practices to take into the season.

🎧 Listen to the episode here​

🎁 Year-End Specials You Don’t Want to Miss

As we prepare for our grand opening, we’re offering a few specials to celebrate:

  • $108 Lifetime Yoga Special: Unlimited yoga for life! This is your last chance to lock in this amazing offer—it ends this week. Perfect for a gift of wellness!
  • Therapist/Healer Spot Available: Just one practitioner space remains! If you’re a therapist or healer looking to join our vibrant, heart-centered team, this is your moment. Schedule a call today.​

🌞 Winter Wellness Workshop – Tomorrow!

Join us for a rejuvenating session to align with the season:

  • What: Yoga and Ayurveda for Winter Wellness
  • When: Tomorrow, 10 AM–1 PM
  • Includes: A vitamin D shot, a 20-minute infrared sauna session, and practices to strengthen and restore during the hibernation season.

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Space is limited, so reserve your spot now!​

🌙 Winter Solstice Ritual

The solstice is a powerful time of endings and new beginnings. Here’s a simple ritual to honor the season:

What You’ll Need: A candle, paper, and a quiet space.

  1. Night of the Solstice (December 21st): Write down your prayers and intentions for the new cycle. What do you wish to release? What do you hope to invite?
  2. Speak and Burn: Read your intentions aloud, then burn the paper safely as an offering to the darkness.
  3. Over the Next Three Days: Spend time in reflection, journaling, or quiet meditation.
  4. Dawn of the 24th: Plant a seed (literal or symbolic) in the earth, marking the return of the light.
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This ritual is a beautiful way to honor the sacred cycles of nature and align yourself with the rhythms of renewal.

🥣 Recipe: Warming Winter Kitchari

A perfect dish for grounding and nourishing during the colder months:

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup split mung dal (or red lentils)
  • ½ cup basmati rice
  • 2 tsp ghee or coconut oil
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp ginger (grated)
  • 6 cups water
  • Seasonal veggies (carrots, squash, greens)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Rinse the mung dal and rice thoroughly.
  2. Heat the ghee in a large pot, add cumin seeds, turmeric, and ginger, and sauté until aromatic.
  3. Add the mung dal, rice, and water. Bring to a boil, then simmer.
  4. Toss in the veggies and cook until soft. Season with salt and pepper.

Enjoy this Ayurvedic comfort food to keep you warm and balanced!

✨ A Blessing for Winter

“May the quiet of the season guide you inward.
May the darkness hold your dreams with care.
May the returning light bring clarity and renewal.
And may you find strength in the stillness.”

We’re so excited to walk this winter wellness path with you. Whether it’s through the podcast, a class, or just stopping by, Sanctuary by the Sea is here to support your journey.

Wishing you warmth, health, and magic this season.

With love,

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Jeanette and the Sanctuary by the Sea Team

Rest So You May Rise – Join us for sweet rest at Sanctuary by the Sea

Rest So You May Rise – Join us for sweet rest at Sanctuary by the Sea

“Rest So You May Rise”
Rest, dear soul.
Let the weight of this world dissolve
Like mist in the morning sun.
Lay your burdens gently on the earth,
Whisper them into the soil,
And feel how even the roots
Know how to cradle your sorrow.
Rest, so you may rise,
Not as a phoenix, all flame and fury,
But as a soft breath of dawn,
Quiet, steady, unyielding.
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Rise, not because the world demands it,
But because your heart yearns to beat freely,
To taste the air of becoming.
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Let the stars above hold your fears tonight.
Let them shimmer with your doubts,
So in their fading,
You will see only light.
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Rest, so you may rise,
Whole, unbroken by time’s gnashing teeth.
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Rise with the song of your own name,
Sung by winds that know only truth—
Winds that have kissed the mountains
And danced with the seas.
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Rest, and remember:
This pause is not defeat.
It is the gathering of storms,
The stillness before creation.
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It is the inhale before a shout
That shakes the very heavens.
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Rest so you may rise,
For the rising is yours,
And the day will wait for you.
The world will wait.
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Larson Langston
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Dear Reader,

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How are you, beautiful?

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This Friday the 13th, under the Cold Full Moon, we’re invited to pause and embrace the powerful energy of this time. As the year winds down, this final full moon of 2024 invites us to slow down, reflect on all that has passed, and set intentions for how we want to move forward.

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Opening Sanctuary by the Sea has been a profound labor of love. Yesterday, I went to the doctor for my annual wellness check. My blood work came back perfect, and I feel so grateful. But to my surprise, my blood pressure was high—140/80. For someone who usually runs low, it was unexpected.

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I joked with the nurse about my coffee, and he laughed, saying, “It must be the caffeine.” I replied, “No, it’s opening the wellness center.” “How ironic,” he said. We both laughed, but it reminded me how the busyness we all carry needs to come to a pause.

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As the year draws to a close, I want to take a step toward a healthier, more mindful new year. If you feel the same way, join me in finding balance this December with our Unlimited Yoga Special!

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For the next 3 days only, unlock these amazing benefits for the rest of 2024 and all of 2025:

✨ Unlimited Yoga Therapy Classes with me, Jeanette. See the schedule here.

✨ One 35 minute Infrared Sauna Session Per Month

✨ Initial Personalized Ayurvedic Assessment to support your journey

✨ 20% discount on IV Therapy!

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Let’s step into 2025 more centered and balanced than ever.

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With love and warmth,

Jeanette

Sanctuary By The Sea

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💡 Don’t Miss Out! Lock in this special offer before it’s gone.

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Yoga vs. Yoga Therapy

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Curious about the difference? While yoga supports general wellness, Yoga Therapy offers tailored practices for specific health concerns. It blends ancient wisdom with modern science to meet your unique needs. It used a whole person approach to well being and focuses on health span. With movement, breath, sound, mindful awareness and community we create room for transformation. Certified Yoga Therapists (C-IAYT) have over 1000 hours of education in the science of Yoga and accesses the wisdom in this ancient tradition to bring empower individuals towards deep healing. I am a Yoga Therapist. All of my classes are intentionally kept to just 6-8 people. Each participant receives a thorough initial assessment and quarterly wellness checks for individualized, therapeutic care. Classes are offered in person and virtually!

Check out our Google Reviews to see how others have transformed their lives. Join a community that loves what we do!

👉 Ready? Sign up here​

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Practitioner Spots Available – Only 2 Left!

We’re curating a small team of 5 expert therapists to provide a full spectrum of embodied care.

Are you a practitioner interested in joining us? Yoga, mindfulness, trauma-informed care—whatever your expertise, we’d love to explore co-creating this space with you.

Join us at our Practitioner Open House:
📅 Monday, 12–4 PM
Or schedule a call to learn more.

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With Love,

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Jeanette

Sanctuary By The Sea – Our Schedule is LIVE!

Sanctuary By The Sea – Our Schedule is LIVE!

Hello Beautiful Reader,

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I am just popping in to let you know our schedule is live!!

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I am overjoyed to begin hosting classes and workshops here. Take a look at what’s happening and join us.

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✨Are you a licensed healthcare provider, therapist, or holistic healer looking for a serene, supportive space to grow your practice? Sanctuary by the Sea is designed with YOU in mind.

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🌿 Why join our Practitioner Membership?

  • Access a beautiful, fully equipped space to host your sessions and classes.
  • Be featured in our marketing to expand your reach and attract clients.
  • Enjoy perks like sauna sessions, guest passes and exclusive consultations to elevate your practice.
  • Join a vibrant community of like-minded professionals passionate about wellness and transformation.

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💡 Let us support YOU while you support others.

Whether you’re looking for a home base for your practice or seeking a community that shares your mission, Sanctuary by the Sea is the perfect place to thrive.

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📩 Inquire today! Schedule a call to learn more and reserve your spot.

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Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your impact and work in a space that nurtures both you and your clients. 💙

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Your Invitation to Sanctuary By The Sea – a Holistic Wellness and Education Center

Your Invitation to Sanctuary By The Sea – a Holistic Wellness and Education Center

Dear Reader
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When I dreamed of creating a space for healing, I thought about all the times I’ve been held in spaces that made me feel whole again. Spaces where my exhaustion, hope, and quiet yearning were seen and honored.

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Those experiences taught me the power of being supported in environments that feel safe, sacred, and nurturing. Places that just by their very nature instill a sense of peace. They reminded me how deeply we all need a sanctuary – a space to reconnect with ourselves, our bodies, and our spirit.

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That dream turned into Sanctuary by the Sea, a space born from my heart and a lifetime of learning.

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Years ago, while juggling all the demands of caregiving, single parenting, and my work, I felt the intense weight of burnout. Self-care wasn’t a luxury—it was a necessity I couldn’t afford to neglect. It was in those moments of struggle that I realized: we all need a sanctuary.

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So I envisioned a place where community, ancient wisdom, and trauma informed care come together. A space where your healing journey feels sacred, supported, and, most importantly, possible. Sanctuary by the Sea is more than a wellness center; it’s a calling—a safe haven to reconnect.

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Your Invitation

Tomorrow, December 7th, we’re opening our doors for the first time with a soft opening event, and I’d love for you to be there.

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This is your chance to step into the space, feel its warmth, and be one of the first to join our Founding Members.

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Founding Memberships Include:

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Unlimited yoga classes to center your mind and body.

Exclusive discounts on our therapeutic massage and spa packages.

Early access to workshops and wellness events.

A community of like-minded souls walking this journey alongside you.

As one of our Founding Members, you’ll enjoy special rates only available until our soft opening on December 7th.

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Save the Date

What: Sanctuary by the Sea Soft Opening

When: December 7th

Where: 2612 Route 88 Point Pleasant, NJ

Light refreshments, gentle Yoga, guided tours, closing ceremony will be offered.

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I believe deeply in the power of community, and it’s my honor to share this space with you. If you’re ready to explore what’s possible when you say “yes” to your own healing, I can’t wait to welcome you to Sanctuary by the Sea.

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With warmth and gratitude,

Jeanette

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P.S. Founding Memberships are limited and only available until December 15th! Don’t wait—reserve your spot and step into your sanctuary today. If you can’t make it tomorrow schedule a call and we’ll give you s private tour.

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Gratitude, Grace and Life Updates

Gratitude, Grace and Life Updates

Dear Reader,

How are you?

Oh, the lessons grace has been teaching me lately.

How do I slow down?​
​How do I trust?​
​How do I stay clear?

My Thai teacher’s words echo: “Be the hollow bamboo.” My intention is to stay open to being a dancer with the divine (my Gene Key). To listen. Deeply. To spirit, to nature, to my heart.

Life has been a whirlwind—filled with deep growth, unexpected joy, and challenges that have shaped this new chapter.

This season, grace is my teacher, and transformation is my practice.

What’s new at Sanctuary by the Sea?

I’m reimagining what it means to create a sanctuary—a space for true healing, connection, and growth. At Sanctuary by the Sea, every offering is rooted in compassion and trauma-informed care.

Here, you’ll find:

  • Yoga, tailored to support your body and mind
  • Ayurveda, to nurture balance and well-being
  • Massage, to help you release and restore
  • Healthcare education, to empower and inspire
  • Community wellness, because healing is a collective journey

And for those with a calling to heal: we’re offering suites for practitioners to join this vision and share their work in a space designed with love and intention.

✨ Save the Dates!

  • Soft Opening: December 7th
  • Grand Opening: January 11th

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You’ll find exclusive membership deals and package specials during these events—perfect for committing to your self-care journey or gifting wellness to someone you love.

Not local? No problem. Stay connected as I roll out online offerings soon.

Looking for a little inspiration right now?​
Here’s a podcast that’s been nourishing my soul:

  • Michael Meade’s The Necessity Of Gratitude​
  • My new favorite, The Emerald, weaves myth, philosophy, and timeless wisdom in ways that remind me to slow down and savor this beautiful life.

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Want to know more?​
Reach out about memberships, event details, or Sanctuary’s vision for community wellness. I’d love to hear from you.

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RSVP to our soft opening here.

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With boundless compassion,

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Jeanette

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