Deb Fraine Occupational Therapy and Yoga

09/17/2026

Such a great opportunity to connect to yourself with an amazing photographer to capture your essence, mindful yoga and sound healing that resonates deep within your soul! Sign up today! (Link in comments)

Sometimes the image seems to know something before I do.

I first met my friend Stacie when I photographed her daughter’s senior portrait. We became friends instantly and she joined some of my yoga classes and then participated in my Mantra Portrait process.

Recently, I asked her to experiment with me.

I had begun imagining a variation of the Mantra Portrait in which each person is held within an element from the natural world—earth, air, fire or water. I had impulsively bought several closed peony blossoms from Eden Landscapes, and the closed peony bud simply felt right for Stacie’s portrait.

Stacie had been flirting with the mantra “I bloom,” along with “I listen to my body with love.” She wrote her words over the finished portrait, allowing the mantra, her body and the flower to become one piece.

When I surprised her with the photo, she said, “You didn’t know this, but peony is my wedding flower.” Also, a special friend of hers had been giving her peony bouquets for months.

I didn’t know.

And yet, somehow, the image did.

This elemental layer—pairing each Mantra Portrait with something from the natural world—is a new idea I’m just beginning to explore. Now I have a beautiful collection of portraits to play with, and I cannot wait to see what wants to emerge.

A week from Saturday, on September 26, I’ll begin my next two-part Mantra Portrait Workshop at The Studio at Mattapoisett Wellness Center.

We’ll gather for gentle yoga, sound healing, self-love, portrait-making and, when we return on October 10, the creation of your own handwritten mantra artwork.

What words are waiting to be written around the person you are becoming?

September 26 + October 10
10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
The Studio (at the Mattapoisett Wellness Center)
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Come create something sacred with me.

09/17/2026

09/12/2026

9/12 -Sat 8:30 am yoga at The Studio will be with Rhonda J. Arruda.
Please come - she is a passionate teacher with many gifts ☮️

07/03/2026

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06/23/2026

Breathe in the ocean air and begin your weekend grounded, restored, and inspired. Join us for the Lighthouse Yoga Series at Ned’s Point Lighthouse—a truly serene coastal destination where sky meets sea and every class feels like a retreat.

Proceeds raised through this event will support the Nicole Podkowa Patient & Caregiver Fund. This unique fund supports patients being treated at the Southcoast Health Cancer Care and their families by providing assistance to help with utility payments, food, housing, transportation, cancer related supplies and other necessities. Your support allows patients and their families to focus on what is most important - their battle against cancer.

Nicole Podkowa was an avid runner, mother of two, and the wife of Southcoast Health Physician John Podkowa. Nicole lost her battle with cancer in 2016.
In her honor, Dr. Podkowa and his family established the Nicole Podkowa Patient & Caregiver Fund at Southcoast Health Cancer Care.

Perfect for locals and visitors alike, this class is more than yoga—it’s an experience.

✨ Saturdays | 8:30–9:30 AM
✨ All levels welcome
✨ Bring a mat, water, and layers
✨ Weather permitting (check back for updates)

Start your day with intention in one of the most picturesque spots on the South Coast. 🌊

05/27/2026

Thank you Peter Mis.. so perfectly said.. “peace is something you claim.”

You’d think with something as important as inner peace would come with instructions as to how to find it. And maybe that’s been the problem. We think we’re supposed to be looking for it as if it’s …

05/27/2026

Free outdoor community yoga is back!

As we move into the warmer months, we would like to thank everyone who supported our Fall and Winter Adult Programming at the New Bedford Boys & Girls Club. Your energy and commitment helped create an amazing wellness community.

We’re excited to continue the journey with our upcoming outdoor Yoga programs:

🧘‍♀️ Yoga at Buttonwood — Mondays at 5:30 PM beginning 6/1
🌿 Yoga at Haskell Public Gardens — Thursdays at 5:30 PM beginning 6/4

Join us as we continue focusing on movement, mindfulness, and community wellness all season long. Bring a friend, enjoy the fresh air, and keep building healthy habits with us across New Bedford.

03/27/2026

Love this story!

Will Sevick, 12, was born without a portion of his right arm. Westfield Middle School teacher Jeff Crist thought a functional prosthetic arm could be designed for Sevick and they made it part of an on-going project.

MORE: https://youarecurrent.com/2026/03/24/arm-in-arm-westfield-middle-school-teacher-and-student-collaborate-to-make-prosthetic-limb/

01/19/2026

A beautiful day to celebrate . ☮️