Workshops/Events

Please join Jane Hermans and Elizabeth Pupeter for 75 minutes of gentle yoga accompanied by harp, chimes and singing bowls. The class will begin in a standing position, warming up with stretches, and then moving into some simple yoga poses. This will be followed by a little time on our hands and knees, moving to our front body for shoulder and upper back stretches, and hip openers. We’ll finish on our back with some gentle bridging and spinal extension. The last 15 minutes will be reserved for an extended Savasana, while Elizabeth guides you into deep relaxation with sound and Jane does some light shoulder and neck massage with essential oils.

Experience the soothing sounds of the crystal singing bowls along with other melodic instruments to achieve a state of relaxation that will leave you feeling renewed, refreshed, and rebalanced. Live music allows the listener and musician to engage in a relationship that is in the moment and allows for an exchange of movement within the music. The listener is experiencing and feeling a one-time connection with the music and the musician.

Jane will be joined by Elizabeth Pupeter, MT-BC, WMTR, a board certified music therapist who is licensed with the State of Wisconsin. She has been practicing for the past 30+ years in a variety of settings and age groups. Elizabeth has routinely co-presented at conferences throughout the region on trauma informed care, compassion fatigue, secondary trauma, and self care. Elizabeth also enjoys facilitating immersive experiences through sound and instrumentation. In her free time she directs an adaptive adult choir.

How are you sleeping lately? Sleep plays a major role in our overall health and well-being.

With Deb Sommerhalder and Molly Jansen, explore a sleep wellness routine that creates an enchanted rest full of dreams.

During this workshop, we will explore our sleep and dreams through understanding sleep wellness, reflect on how and why we sleep and dream, and discover dream meanings.

A guided Yoga Nidra (yogic sleep) along with a sound bath will take you into a deep, radiant, subconscious state of rest and renewal.

Each participant will get a heart of love mini pillow that contains sleep assisting herbs.

This workshop will present the work being done by Dr. Loren Fishman using traditional yoga poses to increase bone strength in patients experiencing loss of bone mass. You will learn and practice the twelve yoga poses that Dr. Fishman prescribed in his initial study and additional poses that he has added in his second series. A practice guide will be provided that outlines the poses and their variations for different levels of experience and ability, as well as sample sequences for your home practice.

75 minute class incorporating the use of several essential oils.
Yin yoga poses will be used to help loosen and improve movement in the joints and connective tissues.
Restorative yoga will be employed to relax, gently stretch and renew the body and mind.

Vinyasa flow yoga class incorporating essential oils to enhance and deepen mindfulness, and provide the physically and emotionally healing benefits of various therapeutic grade oils.

Ayurveda is a 5,000-year-old system of natural healing and is a sister science to yoga. Ayurveda offers the secrets to health and longevity by providing the guidelines to live in harmony with nature through daily routines, seasonal diets, herbs, and lifestyle. Ayurvedic medicine is based on the notion that poor nutrition is the main cause of disease. Food can also be the most powerful medicine in providing adequate nutrition and nourishment. Ayurvedic nutrition is an individualized approach to the diet, based on one's constitutional make-up and current health status.
In Ayurvedic medicine, food is central to life, and life is, in essence, a continual search for food. The one-size-fits-all approach to diet doesn't work according to Ayurvedic nutrition since different people have unique nutritional, physical, psychological and physiological needs for nourishment. The old saying "one man's food is another man's poison" holds true in Ayurvedic nutrition since individual food choices can bring health or illness depending on one's unique body type.
Join Erika in learning about this wonderful system of medicine.

(She will e-mail handouts to those attending online!)

In a Gong Immersion, the vibrating tones of the gong break through the mental and physical blocks to promote a deep sense of well-being, relaxation and inner peace. The sound of the gong has a profound effect on people, and many have an experience of floating in space, or in an ocean. Some have inspiring visions or see colors. In other words, come with an open heart and an open mind and be ready for the experience to unfold!
This event will put you into a meditation state, allowing you to surrender, release, and heal.

This is a special event offering by Yoga Story (Jessica Haessly) in conjunction with Yoga Elements, Kirk Fitness Systems, and Massage by Charles!
Connect with yourself and others through guided movement, meditation, tools for building an empowered mindset, self-defense training for physical and mental strength and resilience, and restorative yoga + massage + wine for deep rest and relaxation.

Schedule:
1:00 PM Introductions + Mindset Tools + Mindful Movement
1:45 PM Self-Defense Training w/Kirk
15-Minute Break
3:00 PM Restorative Yoga + Massage + Meditation + Wine
4:00 PM Q&A+ Survey + Closing Remarks + Take-Home Materials

We are looking for a group of yogis to help us with a photo shoot as we are working to develop a new website! During this session we will be simulating different types of classes as well as taking general photos of people in different poses and in the studio. You will receive a pass for a free class as a show of appreciation of your time!!

Tai Chi is a series of gentle physical exercises and movements that enhance balance, stability and improve movement confidence. Each posture flows into the next without pause, ensuring that your body is in constant motion. The benefits of Tai Chi encompass everything from mental, physical and emotional benefits to spiritual and healing benefits. Many people find it boosts their energy, stamina, and agility; and sharpens their reflexes and gives an overall sense of well-being.

Unleash Your Inner Potential with Movement, Breathwork and Cold Plunge
Join us for a transformative experience at Yoga Elements!

Experience the power of movement, breathwork and cold water immersion in our upcoming event. Kathy will lead a short sequence of stretches and simple poses to open the body. Then under the guidance of Andrea Ivory, you'll embark on a deep breathing journey, accompanied by her curated soundtrack, aiming inward to unlock your full potential. And the final step is a plunge in one of two ice tubs we will have set up behind the studio.

Benefits:

• Reduced stress and anxiety
• Improved focus and concentration
• Enhanced physical and mental well-being
• Boosted immune system
• Increased energy level

Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your wellness journey.

Join us for a blend of yoga and crystal energy, open to both beginners and those looking to deepen their understanding of crystals! We will start with a short guided yoga session led by Kathy, designed to move your body and calm your mind. Kari Mattioli, a certified Reiki Master and Crystal Practitioner, will then lead you through an engaging workshop. Whether you are new to crystals or have some experience, you’ll learn how they work, why they’re powerful tools for balance and well-being, and how to incorporate them into your daily life.

Each participant will receive a 4mm or 6mm crystal bracelet of their choice, included with the class fee. Additional crystal bracelets will also be available for purchase.

Whether you’re just starting or looking to expand your crystal knowledge, this class is for you✨

Join Kari Mattioli from SolRising The Rock Shop for an interactive crystal grid workshop! Learn the basics of crystals and crystal grids—the what, why, and how—before creating one of three unique grids. Choose between:

1. Protection and Grounding – Build a grid for stability and confidence.

2. Love and Emotional Healing – Focus on self-love and harmony.

3. Abundance and Creativity – Manifest prosperity and inspiration.

You’ll select your grid after signing up, and Kari will guide you through creating it in class. Each person will leave with their set of crystals, grid, activating wand and instructions for continuing their practice at home.

During the last 15 minutes of the session, Christie Ness will introduce us to EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique.
Christie is an Accredited EFT Practitioner who offers workshops and 1-1 sessions. Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), also known as Tapping, is a powerful self-help tool that, once learned, can be used daily to reduce negative emotion to live a healthier and happier life. EFT can reduce physical pain, shift negative emotions, enhance mindset and clarity and lower anxiety.

Qigong is an ancient Chinese exercise and healing technique that involves meditation, controlled breathing and movement. The benefits from practicing can be profound - reduced stress, enhanced mental and physical balance, increased vitality and a balanced immune system. The research is preliminary, but Qigong can be beneficial for people with fibromyalgia, COPD, Parkinson's disease and high blood pressure.

Marcia Chapman Is a Certified Spring Forest Qigong Practice Leader Level I and II, and a Certified Tai Chi Easy Practice Leader through the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Marcia's personal journey with Qigong began over 20 years ago to manage stress and improve health concerns. Her commitment to the practice has led to significant personal benefits. Over the years, Marcia has deepened her expertise in Qigong and Tai Chi, earning multiple trainer certifications, and is actively pursuing additional qualifications.

In this class, Marcia will start with the history and benefits of Qigong and then lead up through a demonstration and practice of the movements.