SELF-CARE SUNDAYS & OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS

 With roots in Ashtanga yoga, we will move through warm ups and create flows, giving you space to move on your own.  The pace of class will build to one breath, one movement, the class can be fast and building heat within the body will make the overall room hot.  Prior yoga experience is helpful but everybody is welcome and encouraged to try!

Teacher: Kelly Roy (guest teacher)
Class format:  60 minute class; in-person only at MYC 
Cost: $12 drop in or purchase a class pass for Kelly's classes (10 classes for $100)

Registration: Pre-registration required; register by email kelly@kellyroyfitness.com; pay with cash or Venmo 

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

Calming Holiday Yoga for Everyone.  A peaceful practice that includes gentle Yin yoga stretches and Restorative poses, centering breath work, and guided meditation to set you free from what weighs you down and promote a restful night's sleep.  Props will be used to support the body, and you will have several minutes to explore sensations and relax in each pose.  No prior yoga experience needed. BE SURE TO LET JULIE KNOW IF YOU HAVE ANY REQUESTS! 

Teacher: Julie Pierce

Class format:  60 minute class; in-person at MYC 
Cost: $12 drop-in, or purchase a class pass for Julie's classes (8 classes for $80 or 12 classes for $100).   (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 

 A BONUS Self-Care Sunday Practice this month with Julie!
NO PRIOR YOGA EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.

We could all use a little TLC post-Christmas/pre New Year's Eve!  Join Julie for a practice that infuses the mindful movement and breathing that you expect from a yoga class with the targeted musculoskeletal techniques that Physical Therapy has to offer.  This class is designed to address tightness in your hips and lower back, as well as weakness in your "core", that contribute to poor posture, lower back pain, and limited mobility.   

Teacher: Julie Pierce
Class format:  60 minute class; in-person at MYC 
Cost: $12 drop-in, or purchase a class pass for Julie's classes (8 classes for $80 or 12 classes for $100).   (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 

 Release & Renew: a New Year's Eve Morning Circle for Closing the Year with Care

Gentle yoga, guided meditation, reflective writing, & henna body art. More details coming soon

Teacher: Amy Phoenix
Class format: 2.5 hour event. In-person only at MYC
Cost: $25 or two class pass credits

Registration:  Pre-registration is preferred and limited to 10/class, but if there’s space, drop-ins are welcome.   Register online at https://amyphoenix.com/yoga or email Amy at arisingphoenixsolutions@gmail.com
Payment options: cash, CashApp, Venmo, and PayPal. 

  Come and join guest teacher Jean Thiele, in the sacred prayer space of the Labyrinth this winter season. The Labyrinth cloth represents our lives and our relationships as we walk with the God of our understanding. 

The winter season is a time of internal reflection, stillness, solitude, silence, and a rekindling of what we value in life. The event will begin with introductions and questions on the labyrinth, then  we’ll  have time to walk the labyrinth and an invitation to share your experience if you choose. 

Teacher: Jean Thiele (guest teacher)
Class format:  2 hour event
Cost: $20

Registration: email Jean at jeanthiele1@gmail.com for more information and to sign up. 

Restorative Yoga & Meditation:

This class is an invitation to simply be, exploring the profound wisdom of stillness as a ground for self-discovery and deep rest. 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 begin with a few supported restorative poses. These gentle postures will help you find comfort and 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: $12 drop-in 

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

 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: $15 (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

 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 gentle 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: $12 drop-in 

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

 A Free Beginner's Class

Join us for this meet & greet  and learn the basics of Salsa.  

If you have never danced Salsa before, or believe you have "2 left feet", this class is perfect for you. Our method of teaching makes for fun, easy and quick learning.

You do not need to bring a partner.

All ages welcome. Dress comfortably.

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

Registration: Pre-registration encouraged. Email Nick at michigandancefever@gmail.com to register. 

Create & Meditate is a mindful, creative experience that blends gentle meditation with
intentional art making. This workshop invites participants to slow down, connect inward,
and explore the harmonious connection between art and meditation.

In this session, participants will design a reusable canvas tote bag using mandala
inspired patterns created with fabric markers and stamps. The class begins with a short
guided meditation to ground the body and mind, followed by creative time focused on
presence, intuition, and enjoyment of the process rather than perfection.

Mandala making is a calming and meditative practice that supports focus, relaxation,
and self expression. No art or meditation experience is needed.

This class is suitable for all skill levels and abilities. While the process is not overly
messy, please wear clothing you do not mind risking a little paint or ink on.

Facilitator: Amy Levert of Astral Artworks
Class format: 60-minute in-person workshop at MYC
Investment: $30, all supplies provided

Registration: Pre-registration by January 22nd is required to ensure enough materials
are provided. Please email AstralArtworksLLC@gmail.com with questions or to
register. Or you can call (989) 708-1470.
Payment options: Venmo @AstralArtworks, PayPal at paypal.me/AstralArtworks,
Cash App $AmyLevert, or cash or check if electronic payment is not an option for you.
If the cost of the class is a financial hardship, please email to discuss alternative
options.