A Letter from the Board of Directors
- Linda Castronovo
- Jan 23
- 3 min read
Dear Everyday Wellbeing Community,
As we begin a new year, we’re reflecting on all that your generosity made possible — and on the lives touched by this community.
Your support through 2025 helped Everyday Wellbeing grow, strengthen, and stay true to our mission: making vibrant health and connection accessible to everyone, every day.
Here’s a glimpse of what you made happen in 2025.
🌿 Expanded access: We offered over 550 donation-based classes, workshops, and gatherings — open to all, regardless of financial means.
💫 Volunteer Growth: We welcomed 2 new weekly Qigong instructors (Karen Sumaryono and Natalie Imbier) and over a dozen new workshop and event leaders.
🎬Larger Board: We expanded our board of directors to 9 passionate and talented leaders dedicated to supporting our mission and vision for wellbeing for all.
🤝 Strengthened our foundation: Thanks to your generosity, we raised $20,000. This is more than 3X what we raised in 2024 and allows us to cover our expenses, expand our offerings, and secure spaces for programing all year long.
Most meaningful of all, your support brought change to real lives.
“Everyday Wellbeing has been a grounding force in my life…It has gifted me with moments of peace, connection to nature, and a sense of belonging…It’s a community that fosters presence and care.”
and this…
“I am now three years sober thanks to this daily offering of yoga. I don’t always come every day, but it’s reassuring to know it’s there every day when I can make it.”
Testimonials like these remind us why we do this work. Your gifts, volunteer hours, and moments of connection with each other before and after class create the sense of community and belonging that is the center of true wellbeing.
As we step into 2026, here are a few ways you can stay connected:
✨ Invite a friend to join a class or event.
🌱 Consider becoming a monthly donor to sustain our work.
📋 Propose a workshop or event to add to our growing menu of offerings.
From all of us, thank you for being the heart of Everyday Wellbeing.
With gratitude,
The Board of Everyday Wellbeing
Everyday Wellbeing Featured on Voices of Earth Podcast
Everyday Wellbeing was featured on Voices of Earth with Patricia Gershanik. You can view Patricia’s interview with Linda Castronovo on YouTube here.
Big thanks to Asha Grace for connecting us to Patricia!
Everyday Wellbeing to Partner with UMass Design Students
Thanks to Architecture Professor, Erika Zekos, Everyday Wellbeing will collaborate with UMass Design Studio students during the Spring semester.
The primary goals of this partnership are to engage Everyday Wellbeing and UMass Architecture student participants in collaborative design opportunities that benefit the mission of Everyday Wellbeing and provide hands-on design engagement experiences for architecture students and Everyday Wellbeing participants. We will focus on the topic of architecture and design, but there will also be occasions for valuable interpersonal experiences, relationship building, and mentorship. More to come!
Thank you, Erika, for spearheading this collaboration.
Daily Online Meditation
Every day 7:05 - 7:25 AM via Zoom
The link is the same every day. Join anytime after 7 AM by clicking below.
This is an opportunity to start (or restart) a meditation practice. Meet online for twenty minutes with Linda Castronovo every morning, and you’ll still have time to get to yoga at the Munson Library. Practice begins with a brief (1-2 minutes) guided invitation into silence and ends with another brief moment of gratitude.
Partner Yoga & the Art of Connection
Playful all-levels yoga and relaxation led by Erin Schifferli
Fri, Jan 30 Munson Memorial Library 5:45 - 6:45 PM
Prenatal and Postpartum Yoga
Mindful breathwork and movement to support your changing body, pelvic bowl, and your baby throughout pregnancy and beyond.
Tuesdays, Feb 24 - March 17 Amherst Woman’s Club 10:00 - 11:00 AM
Online Offerings
See our website for online options in case you are traveling or prefer not to venture out on cold and snowy mornings.
A Note about Weather-Related Cancellations
In the event of a weather-related cancellation, updates will be posted on the banner at everydaywellbeing.org one hour before the class start time. Please check back regularly and refresh your browser for the most up-to-date information.
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