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😴 New Summer Class Alert: Yoga Nidra 😴

Had a busy weekend?

Is it one of those Mondays that's somehow the Monday-est Monday that ever Monday-ed?

We've got you covered.

Starting this summer, we're adding Yoga Nidra on Monday nights at 7:30 PM—the perfect way to ease into your week feeling calm, rested, and restored.

Yoga Nidra, often called "yogic sleep," is a guided relaxation practice where you simply get comfortable, close your eyes, and follow along. No stretching. No sweating. No complicated poses.

Just rest.

In fact, many people find that a 45-minute Yoga Nidra practice leaves them feeling as refreshed as a much longer nap—without the grogginess.

✨ Release stress from the day
✨ Calm a busy mind
✨ Support better sleep
✨ Reset your nervous system
✨ Start your week from a place of ease instead of overwhelm

Whether you spent the weekend chasing kids, camping, traveling, working, or just living life at full speed, Monday night is your invitation to slow down.

🧘 Yoga Nidra
📅 Mondays
🕢 7:30 PM
📍 Namaste Studio

Come in tired. Leave restored.

Because Mondays are hard enough already. 💚

We are excited to welcome Kristin to our teaching team! She will be teaching the Slow & Gentle class on Mondays at 6pm starting tomorrow.

Kristin Bray is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200) whose approach to yoga is rooted in compassion, mindfulness, and the belief that healing and growth are possible at every stage of life. Her yoga journey began in 2006, when she first discovered the transformative benefits of the practice. After experiencing personal trauma that led her away from yoga for a period of time, she found her way back to the mat in 2017 during her own recovery journey. Inspired by the profound impact yoga had on her physical, emotional, and mental well-being, she completed her 200-hour teacher training in 2023.

In addition to her RYT 200 certification, Kristen has specialized training in trauma-informed yoga, children’s yoga, pre- and postnatal yoga, and sound healing. She teaches Hatha, Yin, Restorative, beginner-friendly yoga, children’s yoga, and sound bath experiences, creating classes that are accessible, supportive, and welcoming to practitioners of all backgrounds and experience levels.

Kristen’s teaching philosophy centers on meeting students exactly where they are. She believes yoga is not about achieving perfect poses but about cultivating awareness, resilience, and self-compassion through mindful movement, breath, and presence. Students can expect a nurturing environment where they are encouraged to listen to their bodies, honor their unique journeys, and explore the connection between physical, emotional, and mental well-being.

Her work as a yoga instructor is enriched by a diverse professional background. Kristen holds a Master of Education degree and has served as both a classroom teacher and school counselor. She is currently completing a degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and serves as a Field Advocate for the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention. Drawing from her experience in education, mental health, and wellness, she brings a holistic and trauma-informed perspective to her teaching.

In addition to traditional studio classes, Kristen has enjoyed facilitating animal-yoga experiences in partnership with local rescue and adoption organizations, combining the healing benefits of yoga with opportunities to support animals in need and connect with the community.

Whether guiding a gentle restorative practice, introducing a beginner to yoga for the first time, leading a children’s class, facilitating an animal-yoga event, or creating a deeply relaxing sound bath experience, Kristen’s goal is to create a space where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to connect with themselves both on and off the mat.

When she is not teaching, Kristen enjoys spending time with her spouse—whom she met in elementary school—their five children, three grandchildren, and two beloved dogs, one of which is a certified therapy dog. Family, connection, service, and lifelong learning remain at the heart of both her personal life and professional practice.

📣 Schedule Change for Laurel Senior Center Chair Yoga!

Our Chair Yoga class at the Laurel Senior Center has moved to Tuesdays at 10:15 AM.

Chair Yoga is an accessible practice designed to improve flexibility, balance, strength, and overall well-being—no getting up and down from the floor required!

Whether you're brand new to yoga or have been joining us for years, we'd love to see you there.

🪑 Chair Yoga
📍 Laurel Senior Center
🕙 Tuesdays at 10:15 AM

Come move, stretch, laugh, and connect with a wonderful group of people. Your body will thank you!

Feel free to invite a friend—everyone is welcome.
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☀️ Summer Schedule Update ☀️

Summer is officially here, and while we love the sunshine, road trips, camping weekends, family reunions, and all the adventures that come with it, it does mean a few changes around the studio.

📅 Our Wednesday 5:00 PM class will be taking a break for the summer and will return later this year.

As many of our instructors head off on well-deserved vacations, we'll be doing our very best to keep classes running as scheduled. We have an amazing team that helps cover for one another, but occasionally a class cancellation may happen.

Because... well... summer. 😎

We appreciate your flexibility and understanding as we navigate vacation schedules, family time, and all the things that make Montana summers so special.

🌿 A few reminders:
✔️ Always check the schedule before heading to class.
✔️ Register ahead when possible.
✔️ Keep an eye on our social media for any updates.

Most importantly, we hope you're getting outside, soaking up some sunshine, making memories, and finding time to take care of yourself too.

See you on the mat!
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☀️ SUMMER SOLSTICE SOUND BATH ☀️

The Summer Solstice is the longest day of the year—a moment when the sun reaches its peak and nature is bursting with life, energy, and possibility.

But while the world around us is busy growing, how often do we give ourselves permission to pause?

Join us on Friday, June 20 at 6:00 PM for a deeply relaxing Summer Solstice Sound Bath designed to help you slow down, reflect, and reconnect with yourself amidst the busyness of the season.

As soothing sounds and vibrations wash over you, you'll be invited to release stress, quiet the mind, and create space for gratitude, clarity, and intention as we step into the fullness of summer.

✨ No experience necessary
✨ Simply lie back and receive
✨ Leave feeling grounded, refreshed, and renewed

Whether you've attended a sound bath before or this is your first experience, the Summer Solstice is a beautiful time to reset and realign.

🌞 Friday, June 20
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Namaste Studio

Space is limited!
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Reserve your spot today and celebrate the arrival of summer with an evening of rest, reflection, and renewal.

🍂 CHICO RETREAT: THE DO-OVER 🍂

When life gives you a closed pool... you schedule another retreat. 😉

Our spring Chico Hot Springs retreat didn't quite go as planned thanks to the unexpected pool closure, so we're doing it again this fall!

📍 Chico Hot Springs
📅 October 16–18, 2026

Join us for a cozy autumn weekend filled with hot springs, mountain views, good food, laughter, relaxation, and time to reconnect with yourself and friends—without having to plan a single detail.

Imagine:
♨️ Soaking in steaming mineral pools under crisp fall skies
🍁 Golden leaves and beautiful mountain scenery
🧘 Gentle movement and relaxation
☕ Slow mornings, great conversations, and zero responsibilities

If your looking for a chance to escape for the weekend, we'd love to have you join us.

✨ Registration Opens July 5 ✨

These retreats tend to fill quickly, so mark your calendar and keep an eye on our page for pricing and details.

Because sometimes the best adventures are the ones you get a second chance to take.

Finish your week with yoga!

Tonight:
Deep Stretch 6:30pm

Friday:
Slow & Gentle 8:30am
Chair Yoga 10am

3 more chances to practice until the holiday weekend!

Tonight:
5pm Pulse & Flow w/Kristie
6:30pm Slow & Gentle w/Shawna

Tomorrow:
5pm Deep Stretch w/Becca

Don’t forget to laugh today! 🤣😂🤣😂

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