Yoga in the Park 2012

Again this summer, we are proud to present free Yoga in the Park classes on the first Monday of each month at the Creston Farmers Market at McKinley Park in Creston, Ia.

We kick things off on June 4. These hourlong classes will run from 5:30-6:30 p.m. We ask that you bring a yoga mat or beach towel, as well as a bottle of water. Subsequent classes will take place on July 2, August 6, September 3 and October 1. We hope to see you there!

Contact Michelle at (641) 202-6821 or mjtwilson AT gmail DOT com for more information.

Summer Events

We have a lot of events slated for the weeks and months to come that we’re happy to share with you today! In addition to the weekly yoga session at the studio in Corning, we have a few workshops and retreats you’ll want to consider working into your schedule as well. Here goes…

1. Yoga! (6-week session): Come check out yoga at our next Thursday night session (May 17-June 21) at the studio in Corning, 5:30-7 p.m.

2.  Yoga in the Park at the Creston Farmers Market in McKinley Park, starting Monday, June 4, 5:30-6:30 pm. Continuing for the first Monday of each month: July 2, August 6,  September 3, October 1.  Please bring a yoga mat or beach towel, and a water bottle. This event is free of charge.

3. Pints & Poses (June 8 at 7 p.m.) is a fun way to give yoga a try for the first time. Michelle will teach a 90-minute yoga class at the studio, and then we’ll hang out over snacks and a glass of beer or wine (or cup of tea). Bring a healthy snack and a bottle to share. Cost: $10.

4. Summer Solstice Retreat (June 24 at Henry A. Wallace Country Life Center near Orient, IA): This collaboration with yoga instructors Teresa Hoffelmeyer (The Yoga Studio in Winterset) and Sarah Costa, as well as Jewels Weisshaar, a Nia white and green belt  instructor,  will energize your summer. Cost: $60 (includes lunch). To register, contact Teresa at teresamhoff AT yahoo DOT com or Michelle at mjtwilson AT gmail DOT com.

5. Yoga Hike (July 21 at Lake Icaria): We’ll start at the Marina to hike the Pine Trail. Midway through the hike, we’ll pause at a clearing for an outdoor class and picnic lunch. Details coming…

6. Pints & Poses (August 17 at 7 p.m.) A great time to invite a friend, Michelle will teach a 90-minute yoga class at the studio, and then we’ll hang out over snacks and a glass of beer or wine (or cup of tea). Bring a healthy snack and a bottle to share. Cost: $10.

7. Yoga Camp (September 8-9) An overnight retreat staying at the yurts at Pammel State Park, this special retreat will feature multiple yoga classes, a nature hike, bonfire and more. Details coming…

As you can see, we’ve been busy planning some fun and inspiring activities. We hope you’ll be able to work one or more into your calendar. For more information on any of these events, contact Michelle at (641) 202-6821 or mjtwilson AT gmail DOT com.

Spring Yoga

“Live each season as it passes; breathe the air; drink the drink;

taste the fruit; and resign yourself to the influences of each.”

-Henry David Thoreau

Spring is in the air! Stretch out of the heaviness of winter and breathe deeply into the renewal of Spring. This is the perfect time to dive even deeper into your yoga practice. We have a new class starting in Creston on April 3:

6-week Session

Tuesday evenings starting April 3

5:15-6:30 p.m.

$48 for the 6-week session

All ages and levels welcome, and no experience is required!

Contact Michelle to sign up (mjtwilson AT gmail DOT com or 641.202.6821).

Pints and Poses-Chocolate Edition

The delicious peace, love, yoga and chocolate edition of Pints and Poses.
Friday, February 10, 6:30 pm at the Corning studio.
Come for the yoga, and stay after to reconnect with old and new friends. Feel free to bring a friend or partner along to enjoy the fun. Cost for the 90-minute class is $10–or use a punch on your punch card. Please RSVP by Wednesday, February 8. Please bring a snack and drink to share. I will be doing a homemade chocolate ganache demo and tasting after class, too.

Vibrant Wellness starts February 16

Re-energize your new year with this new session in Corning, starting February 16. Experience the benefits of holistic wellness through yoga. Breathe, move, and feel better! Please see the flyer below for more details and to register. 

Blossom in 2012!

Winter Solstice Celebration!

Gratitude Yoga

We will be on break November 15 and 17.

Class will resume on Tuesday, November 22 with a special GRATITUDE YOGA class in Creston from 5:15-6:30 pm. Join us for a celebration of the harvest as we practice gratitude yoga–complete with yoga, gratitude practices, and special aromatherapy. This is a class you won’t want to miss.

With the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, Nov. 24, we will not be holding class that night. Enjoy this season of abundance with family and friends!

Schedule update

Classes will be on break for the week of November 14. Enjoy your autumn. Class will resume on Tuesday, November 22 in Creston.

Pints and Poses August 26

Unwind from your busy week with Pints and Poses. Start your weekend off with a rejuvenating yoga practice, followed by social time with snacks and drinks.

Pints and Poses is this Friday, August 26, from 6:30-8 pm at the Corning studio.

Cost is $10/person. Bring along a snack and beverage of your choice to share. To attend, please RSVP by Thursday.

Peace and pints!

Michelle