SELF-CARE SUNDAYS & OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS

Supported Yin & Meditation:

This class is an invitation to simply be, exploring the profound wisdom of stillness as a ground for self-discovery and deep release. Designed for everyone, regardless of experience, the primary focus of this gentle journey inward is meditation.

Each week features a lecture-style meditation designed to help you compassionately observe your true self without judgment. As an added benefit, we'll integrate a few supported yin poses. These gentle postures will help you find a release in your body, preparing you for deeper stillness. The practice emphasizes listening to your body, using props generously for support, and allowing your breath to be your anchor.

Join us to nurture your entire being and cultivate inner peace.

The meditation theme will vary each week. No prior meditation experience required. 

Teacher: Amber Laskowski
Class format: 60 minutes. In-person at MYC
Cost: $14 drop-in 

Registration: Pre-registration required. Email Amber at amberlsinicki@gmail.com to register. 
Payment options: cash & Venmo @Amber-sinicki 

 This class will start with 30 minutes of restorative yoga poses followed by 30 minutes of sound/vibrations from the crystal bowls to invite therapeutic and restorative processes to the body, mind, and spirit.

Wear comfortable and layered clothes as we will be laying still the last part of the class.  Please bring a blanket and pillow to aid in your relaxation.

Teacher: Stephani Kolevar

Class format: 60 minute event. In-person at MYC 
Cost: $30;  (Please note that this special event does not qualify for "first class free") 

Registration: Pre-registration is recommended. Please email Stephani at kskolevar@gmail.com to register.
Payment options: cash, check or Venmo (@Stephani-Kolevar)

 A Self-Care Sunday Practice 
NO PRIOR YOGA EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.

Because caring for physical bodies involves being flexible AND strong, Julie has created a slow paced "hybrid" yoga practice to step up the intensity of your familiar practice.  This class will incorporate light hand weights with traditional yoga poses to target all major muscle groups, challenge balance, and keep your bones strong.  Rest assured, you can also expect plenty of gentle stretches and relaxation, too!
*Please plan to bring a pair of 2-5 lb hand weights, if you have them.* 

Teacher: Julie Pierce

Class format:  60 minute class; in-person at MYC 

Cost: $14 drop-in, or purchase a class pass for Julie's classes (8 classes for $90 or 12 classes for $115).   (Please note that this Self-Care Sunday special event does not qualify for a "first class free" class with Julie.)

Registration:  PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED.  Register at julieannpierce69@gmail.com and pay at Paypal https://www.paypal.me/yogapeacewithjulie ;Venmo (Business page: Yoga Peace with Julie); CASH App:  $yogapeacewithjulie; or In Person: Credit/Debit Card, Personal Check, and of course Cash 

Embodied Yoga & Reiki

 This class is a gentle journey designed for everyone to refresh their mind and body. In our busy lives, energy can feel scattered or depleted. This is an invitation to gather that energy, gently release what no longer serves you, and invite in a renewed sense of peace and vitality. 

This practice blends restorative yoga with the subtle, healing energy of Reiki. Reiki is a gentle, non-invasive therapy involving light hand placement (or hovering hands-off) by the practitioner to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and support your body's natural healing abilities. As part of this experience, Amber will be offering Reiki to each student during the class. 

We'll begin with a grounding and intention-setting meditation and a guided self-Reiki session to help you connect with your inner energy. We emphasize listening to your body, using props generously for comfort and release, and connecting with your body and breath. Come open yourself to this energetic reset and embrace healing and well-being.
 

Teacher: Amber Laskowski
Class format: 60 minutes. In-person at MYC
Cost: $14 drop-in 

Registration: Pre-registration required. Email Amber at amberlsinicki@gmail.com to register. 
Payment options: cash & Venmo @Amber-sinicki 

Create & Meditate is a mindful, guided creative experience that blends meditation, conscious intention setting, and intentional art making. In honor of the Spring Equinox, when day and night meet in sacred balance, this workshop invites participants into a seasonal threshold moment to consciously plant the seeds of what they are ready to manifest.

In this session, participants will create a personal vision board using thoughtfully selected imagery, words, and artistic elements to represent aligned desires, meaningful goals, and the life they are actively calling in. The evening begins with a grounding guided meditation and intention setting ritual to clarify what is ready to emerge, followed by spacious creative time centered on intuition, alignment, and energetic focus rather than perfection.

The Spring Equinox symbolizes renewal, balance, and forward movement. Vision boarding at this powerful turning point becomes a manifestation practice, engaging both the conscious and subconscious mind and strengthening one’s energetic commitment to what is ready to grow. This experience is less about crafting and more about conscious creation. No art or meditation experience is needed.

This class is suitable for all skill levels and abilities. All supplies are provided, and participants are welcome to bring any personal images, words, or symbolic pieces that feel aligned with their intentions. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring an open heart and readiness to explore what you are prepared to cultivate, embody, and consciously call into the coming season.

Facilitator: Amy Levert of Astral Artworks
Class format: 90 minute in person workshop at Midland Yoga Collective
Investment: $30. This includes the full 90 minute guided workshop experience and all materials provided.  (Please note that this special event does not qualify for "first class free") 

Registration: Preregistration by March 18 is required to ensure adequate materials are prepared. To reserve your space, please email AstralArtworksLLC@gmail.com or call or text (989) 708-1470, or simply submit payment using one of the options below. Participants submitting payment directly should include their full name and email address in the payment notes.

Payment options:
Venmo @AstralArtworks
PayPal paypal.me/AstralArtworks
Cash App $AmyLevert
Cash or check if electronic payment is not an option.

If the cost of the class presents a financial hardship, please email to discuss alternative options.

 ✨ Rememb(her): A Divine Femme Shamanic Tea & Drumming Ceremony ✨
A Heart-Led Journey within the Ascending Sisters Circle

Sisters, have you felt it? That quiet, persistent tug at your soul? The feeling that there is a version of you—wilder, wiser, and more powerful—waiting just beneath the surface?In a world that asks us to constantly do, become, and hustle, we often forget who we already are. We lose the rhythm of our own hearts. We forget the Queen that resides within.

Senta from Ascension Ritual Wellness invites you to a sacred pause. To a portal of return. To a night of Rememb(her)ing within the warmth and safety of the Ascending Sisters Circle.

🌙 The Experience: A Sacred Flow of Medicine & SoundThis is not just a gathering; it is a Shamanic Ceremony designed to bridge the gap between your daily life and your eternal spirit. We move through three sacred phases as a sisterhood:
I. The Queen’s Tea Ritual: We begin by grounding our energy and softening our hearts. Together, we will be served the Queen of Wellness Tea by Magic Hour. This isn’t just tea; it is a high-vibrational plant medicine, a "liquid prayer" crafted to nourish the Divine Femme temple. As we sip in community, we set our intentions and prepare our spirits for the deep work ahead.

II. The Shamanic Drumming: Once the heart is open, we let the drum take over. The primal, rhythmic heartbeat of the Mother clears away stagnant energy and shifts our consciousness. In this state, the "noise" of the world fades, allowing you to journey deep inward to hear the whispers of your ancestors and the truths of your own soul.

III. Journaling & Sacred Discussion: The magic of a shamanic journey is in the integration. We will move into a time of quiet reflection—putting pen to paper to capture the visions and insights received. We then open the Ascending Sisters Circle for heart-led discussion, weaving our individual "rememberings" into the collective strength of the tribe.

• The Circle: Ascending Sisters Circle hosted by Senta from Ascension - Senta's Ritual Wellness • The Nourishment: Ritual pouring of Magic Hour’s Queen of Wellness

📝 What to Bring to the Altar: To ensure you are comfortable and ready to receive, please bring:

• Your Journal & a Pen: Essential for the integration and journaling phase.
• A Sacred Item: (Optional) A crystal, photo, or flower to place on our central altar to soak up the energy of the ceremony.
• Comfortable Clothing: Wear something that makes you feel like the Queen you are—layers are recommended so you can be cozy during the drumming.
• An Open Heart: Leave your "to-do" list at the door. Come ready to be held by the circle.

"To Rememb(her) is not to learn something new; it is to reclaim the ancient wisdom that has always lived in your bones."
Space is Intentionally Limited.To maintain an intimate and potent container for every woman, we keep our Ascending Sisters Circle small. Please reserve your seat early to ensure your place. Are you ready to claim your throne?

Guest Facilitator:  Senta from Ascension - Senta's Ritual Wellness 
Class format: 90 minute event. In-person at MYC 
Cost: $44;  (Please note that this special event does not qualify for "first class free")

Registration: Pre-registration required: save your spot online here
Payment options: cash 

Understand Your Overwhelm: Simple Shifts for Busy Moms mini-retreat 

What to Expect:

In these 90 minutes together, we'll:

• Understand what overwhelm actually is and why it hits moms so hard
• Learn 5 simple shifts you can use in the moment
• Move through gentle Nia practice (release tension, reconnect with yourself)
• Create your personal toolkit
• Connect with other moms who get it

Guest Teacher: Dr. Ashley Ghose
Class format: 90 minute special event. In-person only at MYC

Cost: $15;  (Please note that this special event does not qualify for "first class free") 

Registration & Payment:  Register & pay online at https://www.ashleymghose.com/understandoverwhelm or email Ashley at  

ghoseashley@gmail.com

Release your inner child and join us for some fun, easy swing dancing and have some laughs while doing so! This free class is designed for those who have never danced before or believe they have "2 left feet". This class is also a great opportunity to become familiar with the hottest social dance club in Mid-Michigan while dancing in Midland's premier Yoga studio. Michigan Dance Fever will also be performing some dance demonstrations after class for your entertainment.

Teacher: Nick Switala
Class format: 60 minutes class, in-person at MYC 
Cost: FREE

Registration: Pre-registration REQUIRED. Contact Nick at michigandancefever@gmail.com or text 989-208-0225 to register. 

  This family-friendly yoga class invites caregivers and children to move, breathe, and rest together. The practice includes simple poses, playful movement, gentle stretching, and
shared calm.

The emphasis is on connection rather than performance, supporting attunement and regulation for all family members.

Teacher: Amy Phoenix
Class format: 2 hour special event. In-person only at MYC
Cost: $20;  (Please note that this special event does not qualify for "first class free")

Registration:  Pre-registration required by 3/22! Register online at https://amyphoenix.com/yoga or email Amy at arisingphoenixsolutions@gmail.com
Payment options: cash, CashApp, Venmo, and PayPal. 

 MyoYin Yoga is 90 minutes of deep passive stretching in yin yoga stillness combined with soothing self-myofascial massage with therapy balls ('myo' is from 'myofascia': myo = muscle, fascia = connective tissue), ending with a guided yoga nidra meditation during an extended savasana for deep rest.

This class can help you to:

• increase flexibility
• reduce muscle tension
• find freedom in your fascia
• soothe your nervous system
• work on your skill of meditative mindfulness
• feel overall more relaxed and at ease in both body and mind

Expect to learn techniques for self-myofascial release using Yoga Tune Up therapy balls both independent from and in combination with yin postures (poses held passively with little to no effort or movement for between 1-5 minutes each).   Options are always given for all bodies and abilities, and beginners are welcome. 

The room will be warm and dimly lit; dress for comfort.  You're welcome to bring your own therapy balls and yoga props, but some will also be available to borrow or purchase.

Teacher: Sarah Nelson
Class format: 90m event; in-person only at MYC.  
Cost: $18 (sorry no class passes or "first class free" promo)

Registration: Pre-registration required; register and pay online at sarahnelsonyoga.com or email sarahlissanelson@gmail.com to pay cash, check, or Venmo