In the Flow
October 2026 | Issue 10

Hello from all of us at The Well!

October has arrived, and with it comes that unmistakable shift in the season. The light changes, the air gets cooler, and the world around us begins to slow down and turn inward. After the fullness and outward energy of summer, autumn offers a different invitation: to notice what we need, to make a little more space, and to settle into a rhythm that feels nourishing.

At The Well, we’re embracing that seasonal shift in all kinds of ways this month—from movement and strength to dance, energy work, sound, and community. There are plenty of opportunities to keep moving and connecting, while also creating space to pause, breathe, and listen inward.

Making Space

There is something beautiful about the way autumn reminds us that we don’t have to keep everything.

Trees let go without apology. Gardens quiet down. The days gradually ask us to slow our pace and pay attention to what is here, rather than constantly reaching toward what comes next.

We can practice that, too.

Maybe making space looks like leaving a little room in your calendar. Maybe it’s saying no to something that no longer feels right, clearing a corner of your home, taking a walk without your phone, or simply giving yourself ten quiet minutes before moving on to the next thing.

Making space doesn’t necessarily mean doing less. Sometimes it means creating enough room to actually notice what is already here.

As the season changes, we’re inviting you to ask:

What would I like to make more room for this fall?

And perhaps just as importantly: What am I ready to let go of?

What’s Happening at The Well

Whether you’re looking to get back into a regular routine, try something completely new, or simply find a reason to step through our doors again, there’s plenty happening at The Well this fall.

Our Weekly Classes

MONDAYS

8:00AM — Yoga Stretch with Andrea
A nourishing way to begin the day with movement, mobility, and a little more room to breathe.
Info & Registration: email Andrea at bigma5@msn.com

6:00 PM — Vinyasa Flow with Nina
A dynamic, mindful practice to build strength, mobility, and connection between breath and movement. Nina is away and will be back 9/21!
Info & Registration: MagicForestTours.com/yoga

TUESDAYS

4:30PM — Mat Pilates with Lily *NEW TIME
Build strength, stability, and body awareness through mat-based Pilates.
Info & Registration: Bloom Pilates Collective

WEDNESDAYS

8:00AM — Strength & Stretch with Andrea
This class combines mobility, stretching, and strengthening all in one practice.
Info & Registration: email Andrea at bigma5@msn.com

4:00PM — Gentle Flow with Jenny
A welcoming, grounding practice with thoughtful movement, breath, and plenty of space to listen to your body.
Info & Registration: Jenny Houston Yoga

6:00PM — Happy Feet (Open Level) with Rosie
Drop in tap class – including a warm up, fun music, and clear breakdowns of steps and choreography. This open level class moves at a slightly faster pace.
Info & Registration: Rosie Sharkey

THURSDAYS

12:00PM — Happy Feet (Beginner Level) with Rosie
A beginner level tap class, including a warm up, fun music, and clear breakdowns of steps and LOTS of repetition. Appropriate for those with zero dance background, or who are wanting to ease back into dancing. Tap shoes are not required to participate.
Info & Registration: Rosie Sharkey

FRIDAYS

8:00AM — Yoga Stretch with Andrea
A nourishing way to begin the day with movement, mobility, and a little more room to breathe.
Info & Registration: email Andrea at bigma5@msn.com

5:30PM — Heated Yoga with Jenny
Repetitive, predictable sequences designed to repeatedly elevate the heart rate, and then recover in a mindful, steady way.
Info & Registration: Jenny Houston Yoga

SATURDAYS

9:30AM — LYT Functional Flow with Ann
Functional movement designed to help you move through everyday life with greater strength, mobility, and awareness.
Info & Registration: Brain Meet Body

11:00AM — Rest & Restore with Jenny
Slow down, settle in, and give your body and nervous system a chance to soften.
Info & Registration: Jenny Houston Yoga

A Few Things to Put on Your Calendar

October 4, 11 & 18 • 9:00AM

Bottoms Up! — Inversion Workshop with Rosie

Three Sundays dedicated to getting upside down! Whether you’re curious about inversions or ready to build more confidence in your practice, Rosie will guide you through this three-part workshop series.

Info & Registration: Rosie Sharkey

October 10, 17, 24, & 31 • 2:00PM

Tai Chi Chuan — Introduction to Yang Style Long Form w/ Eelka Lampe

Tai Chi is a meditation through movement practiced slowly that can help with balance, strengthening muscles and ligaments, lowering blood pressure, alleviating tension, and creating an overall sense of calm. If practiced over many years, it can cultivate some abilities as a defensive martial art.

Info & Registration: Please send an email to eelkalampe@aol.com with subject line: “Intro to Tai Chi”

October 10 • 5:00PM

Sound Bath & Reiki Tea Gathering

Join Jenny, Nadine, & Val for an evening of sound, Reiki, rest, and connection. A beautiful opportunity to slow down, receive, and share some quiet space together.

Info & Registration: Jenny Houston Yoga

October 13 • 11:00AM

Group Reiki with Val

A shared Reiki experience offering an opportunity to relax, receive, and experience the gentle energy of Reiki in community.

Info & Registration: Val Art Reiki

October 16, 23, & 30 • 7:00PM

Thriller! — Choreography Breakdown with Rosie

Celebrate the spooky season and learn the original choreography from Michael Jackson’s iconic music video, Thriller! A short warm up will be followed by a step by step breakdown of this this creepy classic. No previous dance experience is required, just patience and a sense of humor. Warning – this class is likely to get your heart rate up and put a smile on your face! Ages 13+

Info & Registration: Rosie Sharkey

October 24 • 5:30PM

Recuerdo (Remember) – From Survival to Self — A Sacred Women’s Circle with Lana’i

Journey inward through movement meditation, sound healing, and ceremony, creating space to slow down, listen deeply, and reconnect with the wisdom of your body.

Info & Registration: LanaiMarinYoga@gmail.com

Want to See It All?

Our schedule is always evolving, with new classes, workshops, series, and special gatherings being added throughout the season.

The easiest way to see what’s happening at The Well is to visit our website and scroll down to the calendar. Click on any class or event you’re interested in for more information and registration details.

VIEW THE FULL WELL CALENDAR

Try this Simple Autumn Pause:

Find a comfortable place to sit. Put both feet on the floor and take three slow breaths.

On the first breath, notice what you’re carrying.

On the second, ask yourself: What can I soften?

On the third, ask: What would I like to make more room for?

Don’t worry about coming up with an answer. Just notice what arises.

Then carry on with your day.

Call for Submissions

Do you have a reflection, poem, or photo that captures what The Well means to you? We’d love to include community voices in future editions of ‘In the Flow’. Send your piece or idea and let us know if you’d like it shared with your name or posted anonymously.

Reviews Help Others Find Us

If you’ve visited The Well PA and felt even a moment of calm, connection, or care, we’d be so grateful if you shared your experience. Your Google reviews truly help our small business grow and reach the people who need this space the most.

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In Closing

Whatever this season is asking of you—more movement, more rest, more connection, more quiet—we hope you’ll find a little of it with us.

Come to class. Try something you’ve never done before. Bring a friend. Take an hour for yourself. Or simply step through the door and see what happens.

There’s always room for you.

With care,
The Well xo