The Nix Fix: The Mat Remembers

The Mat Remembers by Nicola Colville

“Let it go on the mat.”

We often hear this phrase as we begin or end a yoga class. It’s a gentle invitation to step out of the noise of daily life and into the present moment. Recently, I found myself pausing to consider what it truly means to “let it go on the mat” and where all that weight we carry actually goes.

My yoga mat is like a trusted old friend—one that listens without judgment, absorbs my struggles, celebrates my triumphs, and supports my growth. Every time I step onto it, I bring the full weight of my life, my thoughts, moods, stress, joy, uncertainty, or even exhaustion. And when class ends, I’m encouraged to let go of what no longer serves me. But here’s the thing: it’s the same mat I return to, again and again

The mat remembers. It holds the imprints of my journey, the echoes of my breath, and the energy of my practice. It never resists or asks me to be anything other than who I am. It simply allows me to be. Much like life itself, my mat is a reflection of everything I carry. It doesn’t erase my experiences; it transforms them. The frustrations I release today may return in a different form tomorrow. The emotions I shed linger in the fibers, waiting to resurface when I’m ready to face them again. And just as my mat always welcomes me back, life continues to offer new moments to process, heal, and begin again. So, how much does the mat quietly carry—not only for me, but for all of us who return to it?

I’ve started to think of my mat as a place for integration and transformation. The act of “letting go” isn’t about discarding our past or erasing what we feel or experience. It’s about learning to move with it, finding balance amidst the weight and creating space to see it differently—to soften, to shift, to understand. The mat remembers our process, our breakthroughs, and our resistance. And just like life, it meets us exactly where we are, each time we arrive.

Some days we might feel light, other days heavy. Sometimes practice feels like freedom, and other times it feels like friction. But regardless of how we show up, our mat always welcomes us back. It doesn’t hold grudges. It doesn’t expect perfection. And in this quiet reliability, there’s a powerful reflection of how we might live our lives off the mat, too.

Because life isn’t about constant release. It’s about integration. What we carry, what we confront, and what we choose to set down—all of it belongs. Yoga doesn’t ask us to forget our stories; it invites us to move through them with more grace, awareness, forgiveness, compassion, and curiosity.

So, the next time you roll out your mat, consider it a sacred space—not only one that holds you, but one that holds space for you. A place where your story can unfold, breath by breath.

The mat remembers. And in its quiet remembering, we learn to remember ourselves.

Namaste,
Nix

The Nix Fix: More Than a Studio

More Than a Studio: Celebrating 22 Years of Luna Yoga

by Nicola Colville

On July 1st, Luna Yoga turned 22—not just 22 years of yoga classes, but 22 years of shared breath, quiet courage, returning to the mat, and returning to each other. And yes, that included 22 boat poses—one for each incredible year—in keeping with Jenn’s now- legendary anniversary class tradition. In a world that moves fast and often pulls us in many directions, a space like Luna—a place that invites presence, compassion, and

connection—is rare. And worth celebrating.

So, what makes a studio endure? It’s the living, breathing community that grows within its walls — the intangible moments that go beyond schedules or sequences. It’s the collective rhythm of bare feet on floorboards signaling a shared journey; the warm smiles that connect strangers in silent practice; the unfolding of friendships born from simply showing up side by side. It’s the meaningful ritual of unrolling your mat, the subtle hum of music in the background, the quiet chatter before class, and the lingering

conversations afterwards that transform a space into a sanctuary. It’s the teachers who remember your name, a glance of understanding that says “I see you” during a challenging pose, the way the room itself holds us steady, even on the days we’re not quite sure how to hold ourselves. These are the threads that have woven Luna’s story—making it not just a studio, but a lasting home for everyone who gathers here in

practice and community.

For me, Luna became that space over 4 years ago. I found it by chance, but like so many others, I stayed by choice. Over time, the studio became more than a place to explore, energize, and empower. It became a place to land. The teachers, the community, the practice itself—all of it came together to form something quietly powerful. A sense of belonging.

This anniversary isn’t just about marking time. It’s about honoring the community that shows up—on good days, hard days, and everything in between. It’s about the way we hold space for one another without needing to speak. The way we share a collective exhale in savasana. The way we grow alongside each other, simply by being present.

And of course, it’s about celebrating. Celebrating the people and presence that make Luna what it is. The founders who imagined this space into being. The teachers who continue to guide us with care and intention. The students who arrive, again and again, bringing their energy, stories, and breath. It’s a celebration of the quiet strength that lives in community. Of the countless moments of stillness, of challenge, of connection that have unfolded here. We’re not just marking time; we’re honoring the heart that holds it all together.

Whether you arrived 22 years ago or just last week, you’ve become part of Luna’s story—and Luna has become part of yours. Together, we’ve made this more than a studio. We’ve made it a home.

Happy anniversary Luna!

Namaste,

Nix