May at Ompractice
Published 4/30/2026
Welcome to May!
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and there is no better time to take care of your mind and body. Movement, breath, and mindfulness are some of the most effective tools we have for managing stress, improving sleep, and supporting emotional wellbeing.
And it does not have to be complicated!
Our Monthly Challenge in May is our Make it a Habit: CHALLENGE
One class a week. Four weeks. That is it. This May, take 4 classes - one per week. It does not matter which classes you pick. The goal is simple: build the habit of showing up for yourself. Movement is medicine, and consistency is the prescription. [New options: live class challenge OR on demand challenge!]
Special Classes on Ompractice in May
We are participating in the VA2K annual event in support of veterans and the community: VA2K: Walk and Roll! Walk it Out with Tasha
Join us for any (or all!) of our 5 sessions on May 20th, 2026 A fun, low-impact walking workout you can do right at home that is open to EVERYONE in support of VA2K! Move through easy-to-follow steps like marches, kicks, and side steps to build strength, boost energy, and feel better - no equipment or experience needed.
💤 Special Class: Sound Meditation for Sleep with Reggie
Sunday, May 17th at 8:00pm ET/ 5:00pm PT (45 min) Sign up here
Wind down with Reggie in this calming sound meditation designed to quiet a busy mind and ease your body into restful sleep. Using soothing sounds and guided relaxation, Reggie creates a space where you can truly let go. No experience needed - just show up, close your eyes, and breathe. One of our most popular special class
😌 Special Class: Yoga for Stress Relief with Cornelius Saturday, May 23rd at 12:00pm ET/ 9:00am PT (30 min) Sign up here
Join Cornelius for a beginner-friendly yoga session designed to help you release tension and reconnect with calm. Through simple, grounding postures and intentional breathing, you will learn practical tools for managing stress that you can use anytime. Cornelius demos everything and meets you exactly where you are - no experience needed.
🎥 New in the Video Library: Yoga for Stress Relief with Shanna - Beginner-friendly flowing movement for calm // Breathwork for Better Sleep with Eric - Simple breathing techniques for deeper rest // and more!
👋 Member Drop-In Office Hours Tuesdays, 2:30pm ET / 11:30am PT New to Ompractice or returning after a break? Join us for weekly office hours hosted by a member of the Ompractice team. Learn how to navigate the platform, explore the schedule, and get class recommendations to get started strong. Something that's been unexpectedly delightful is having long time students also drop in to these sessions! You are welcome, too!
Upcoming Community Classes:
We host free weekly classes anyone can join (even without an Ompractice membership.) Invite your friends to practice with you!
Check out the Community Corner.
5/1: Yin Yoga with Alice Riccardi
Friday at 7am ET (60 minutes)
5/4: Yoga for Back Pain with Agni Hogaboom (substitute)
Monday at 7pm ET (30 minutes)
5/10: Vinyasa Yoga with Dawn Avent
Sunday at 9am ET (75 minutes)
5/10: Every Day Strong: Functional Movement & Strength Training with Tasha Edwards
Sunday at 10:30am ET (30 minutes)
5/11: Restorative Yoga with Christine Engelfried Monday at 10:45pm ET (30 minutes)
5/15: MoveYoga with Cornelius Jones Jr
Friday at 1:15pm ET (60 minutes)
5/19: Yoga for Back Care with Ann Swanson Tuesday at 7:30pm ET (45 minutes)
5/25: Joyful Joints with Allison Jeraci
Monday at 12:30pm ET (30 minutes)
May Dates of Note
- 5/4-5/8: Teacher Appreciation Week
- 5/6-5/12: Nurses Week
- 5/10: Mother's Day
- 5/21: World Day for Cultural Diversity
- 5/20: National Employee Health and Fitness Day
- 5/25: Memorial Day
- 5/28: National Senior Health and Fitness Day
- 5/31: World No Tobacco Day
Please congratulate all these people on their anniversaries with us: Alice Riccardi (6 years), Caitlin Culver (3 years), Chanel Sledge (8 years), Tom Simota (1 year)
☀️ And celebrating years around the sun - Happiest of birthdays to Anjali Sunita, Christine Engelfried, Ashley Guitron, and Niki Saccareccia! (And me!)