{"id":130097,"date":"2024-05-04T11:22:54","date_gmt":"2024-05-04T15:22:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=130097"},"modified":"2024-05-04T11:24:14","modified_gmt":"2024-05-04T15:24:14","slug":"from-corporate-chaos-to-inner-peace-small-business-owner-rachel-abott-offers-oasis-a-sanctuary-for-self-discovery-and-mental-health-wellness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=130097","title":{"rendered":"From Corporate Chaos to Inner Peace: Small Business Owner Rachel Abott, Offers \u201cOASIS,\u201d a Sanctuary for Self-Discovery and Mental Health Wellness"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem Celebrates a Holistic Approach to Health and Wellness with \u201cOasis: <\/i><\/b>A Wellness Experience\u201d Event in May<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n[April 24, 2024, BETHLEHEM, PA] \u2013 \u201cOasis: A Wellness Experience<\/b>\u201d is an all-encompassing celebration of holistic health and wellness offerings, featuring expert speakers, local businesses, and holistic therapies including sound therapy, yoga sessions, movement practices, nutritional guidance, and more. This special wellness expo is available exclusively at The Yoga Loft, a space of wellness and inclusivity where individuals of all backgrounds and abilities are welcomed to embrace the transformative power of yoga, Envisioned and designed by\u00a0small business owner, Rachel Abott<\/b>, who discovered The Yoga Loft as a serene haven during her corporate marketing days, invites yoga novices and those seeking refuge from the daily grind of everyday life to experience all the different facets of wellness and self-care in one place.\u00a0 \u201cOasis: A Wellness Experience\u201d\u00a0<\/b>will occur on\u00a0Saturday, May 18, 2024<\/b>\u00a0from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at\u00a0The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem<\/b>\u00a0located at\u00a0521 E 4th Steet, 3rd<\/sup>\u00a0Floor, Bethlehem, PA 18015.<\/p>\n

Rachel Abott, owner of The Yoga Loft describes her inspiration for \u201cOasis\u201c: I moved to the Lehigh Valley as a new wife and mom, working as a corporate marketing executive at a leading global manufacturer.\u00a0 Introducing yoga as a refuge from the hustle and bustle helped to ground me, bringing clarity and rebuilding my confidence along with mental and physical well-being.\u201d\u00a0 Abott continues, \u201cIt is now part of my mission to help lead those seeking peace and self-love to find \u2018water in the desert,\u2019 so to speak.\u00a0 We aim to help people reconnect with themselves and discover the essential elements needed to nurture and grow, mentally, physically and emotionally at The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem.\u201d<\/p>\n

Participants can expect a retreat atmosphere with access holistic practices that aid in stress and anxiety relief and align mind, body and spirit.\u00a0 Vendors include local wellness experts including Ben Zaboy Massage, Brown Skin Plant Mama, Eat Well Collective, Equine Alliance for Transformation & Healing, Hippie Momma\u2019s Apothecary, Mama Nicca\u2019s Homemade Things, Patched Light, Reiki Riss, Reset Outdoors, A Third Eye Energy Arts, UB Well Center for Holistic Health, The Yoga Loft, Miss Melanie Yoga and Simplici Tea & Co.<\/p>\n

\u201cOasis: A Wellness Experience\u201d is open to the public.\u00a0 Guests may register at\u00a0https:\/\/theyogaloftofbethlehem.com\/special-events\/<\/a><\/u>.\u00a0 Registration is $20.<\/p>\n

Workshop Schedule: (Subject to Change)<\/p>\n

10:00 a.m. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Community Yoga Class with Scott Moss (The Yoga Loft)<\/p>\n

11:10 a.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Meditation with Alicia Christine Beach (The Yoga Loft)<\/p>\n

11:40 a.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Plant Therapy with Veronica Moore (Brown Skin Plant Mama)<\/p>\n

1:00 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cellular And Microbiome Rejuvenation (Dr. Tony Blasco)<\/p>\n

* Learn about the root causes of and holistic fixes for autoimmune disorders, depression and anxiety, metabolic diseases, hormone imbalances, and gut issues<\/p>\n

1:40 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Restorative Yoga & Sound Healing with Scott Moss (The Yoga Loft)<\/p>\n

As part of the \u201cOasis\u201d experience, The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem is offering the opportunity to feature healthy recipes in a collaborative \u201cYoga Loft Community Cookbook.\u201d The Lehigh Valley community, including businesses, is encouraged to send in their favorite health-conscious recipes for inclusion in the community cookbook, part of a wellness toolkit available free with registration to \u201cOasis\u201d event.\u00a0 Recipes may be submitted here:\u00a0Yoga Loft Cookbook: Recipe Submission (google.com)<\/a><\/u>\u00a0[https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSe5IPdpS1EeSjAHeqmdseb3RvxIdNut_HB_izqCK0hzlrYyVg\/viewform<\/a>]\n

In addition to \u201cOasis: A Wellness Experience,\u201d The Yoga Loft is offering free classes at upcoming community events:<\/p>\n