The beginning of summer always feels like a deep inhale — a pause before the fullness of the season settles in.
This month, I’m doing a lot of quiet tending: to my garden, to my business, to the ideas that have been blooming behind the scenes. While there aren’t any big events on my calendar just yet, I’m preparing something special for you — and for myself. Because even when we’re not “doing” as much, we’re still becoming something new.
This is the energy I’m bringing into June: quiet movement, intentional breath, and the kind of care that begins from within.
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In Today’s Edition
The 5-minute reset your nervous system didn’t know it needed.
Flower Fridays are back! A peek at my favorite local farms.
A book to breathe with (literally).
Gardening or hunched over your laptop? This is for you.
What I’m learning from a yoga legend in my new mentorship.
An invitation to join me for a sound healing workshop in July — FREE spots available.
On the Mat
Whether you're planting herbs, carrying totes from the farmers market, lugging bags around for soccer camp, or simply spending more time outdoors, summer has a way of creeping into our backs and shoulders (and not in a beautiful kissed-by-the-sun kind of way).
This month, I’m focusing on my own practice — and the sequences I’m building for clients — around releasing and rebuilding in that upper body space. Gentle strengthening and deep stretching help counteract all the bending, lifting, driving, and scrolling we tend to accumulate.
Try this:
A few rounds of Cat-Cow to warm the spine
Thread-the-Needle to rinse out the upper back
Supported Bridge Pose with a block to release the shoulders
Finish in Reclined Bound Angle with a folded blanket under your spine
A few minutes can make a big difference. Your spine and your nervous system will thank you.
Later this month I’m launching a free 5-minute reset practice designed to help you calm your nervous system quickly and gently.
This short video (plus a printable PDF with simple pose and breath cues) is perfect for busy days when you don’t have time for a full class but do need a pause. Think of it as your summer “recenter” button.
If you’re on this list, you’ll be the first to receive it the moment it goes live!
Flower Fridays are Back
I’ve restarted one of my favorite summer rituals: my Friday Flower Walks, shared on Instagram. The flower farms near me aren’t all in full bloom just yet, but there’s beauty to be found in every stage.
Eventually, I’ll be putting together a little guide to local flower farms you can visit, too. Until then, feel free to follow along on Instagram for a quiet scroll of floral inspiration each Friday morning.
Mentorship with a Master
This spring, I started a year-long mentorship with Judith Hanson Lasater, a true pioneer in the field of restorative yoga (and co-founder of Yoga Journal, no less).
At 80 years old, Judith still brings immense wisdom, clarity, and presence to her teaching. Our cohort meets monthly for continuing education, practices, and deep guidance around facilitating safe, sustainable rest.
It feels deeply nourishing to be in the seat of the student again — receiving, reflecting, and expanding my work in new ways.
What I’m Reading
I read Breath: Wake Up to Life by Prem Rawat once and immediately knew I’d return to it again. It’s one of those timeless reads — grounding, simple, and unexpectedly profound. It reminds me that no matter what’s on the to-do list, everything begins (and ends) with the breath.
Here’s a quote that really stood out to me: “The Divine sign is literally under your very nose. So long as this breath comes into you, you have the power to do what you need to do. That is your sign!”
If you’d like to add this book to your summer reading list, you can get your copy HERE.
Want to Join Me for a July Workshop?
On Monday, July 21st, I’ll be offering a sound healing session in collaboration with Cara D’Orazo, founder of CGM Fitness, an at-home personal training brand that’s been featured in Forbes, Women’s Health, and many more. It’s a virtual class — and I have a few free guest spots available.
You’ll join Cara’s workout group for their movement session, then I’ll guide a restorative sound healing experience (yes, you can come in your pajamas).
If you’d like to join, just reply to this email with your name and email address, and I’ll add you to the list. No signup page. No fancy form. Just a simple invitation.
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re already in full summer swing or slowly easing into the season, I hope you find a little stillness to anchor yourself.
Let this be your permission slip to tend to your own garden — your breath, your body, your nervous system — with the same care you’d give to a blooming rose or a budding herb. Gentle, consistent attention leads to the most beautiful growth.
With warmth and gratitude,
Donna Sarah Khan
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