Spring is right around the corner, even though it’s still cold and wet outside. The studio is nice and warm, so if you need a little heat, you know where to go. We’ve got you!

This month, we’re really excited to bring prenatal yoga to our studio. Along with kids yoga, prenatal yoga confers the amazing benefits of yoga to a whole new population of practitioners.

Yuko and Ginger will host a special Yoga Nidra and Sound Bath event to celebrate the Spring Equinox; Happy Hour will take place at the Uptown Espresso; and, the Intro Series is returning in early April.

March 22 (Fri) (SPRING EQUINOX YOGA NIDRA & SOUND BATH with Yuko & Ginger

Come celebrate our transition into spring with gentle flows and poses that help with momentum, and balance the kapha or strong grounding tendencies of this season. Likewise, the theme of this evening’s Yoga Nidra is “rising” after laying down deep roots. Ginger’s Sound Bath will be playing throughout, gradually transitioning into a full Sound Bath during an extended Savasana.

6-7:30 pm | $40 | Book your spot today.

Winter Greetings! We hope you’re staying warm, dry and in good spirits in spite of the February chill. We wanted to highlight a few events and series this month, introduce you to our new teachers.

!KIDS YOGA SERIES (6 weeks), with Sami

February 29-April 4 | Thursdays | 4:30-5:30 pm | $180

NEW INSTRUCTORS

Sami, Caoilflionn, Colleen

SURVEY

Please take a moment to fill out our short and fun survey and we will gift you (or a friend) 1 drop-in as a token of our appreciation! Contact us by email after you complete it, and we will add a class to your (or your friend’s) account.

VALENTINE’S DAY SALES!

Promo Code LOVE20 and get 20% off private yoga lessons for a small group (2-4 people)

FEBRUARY STUDIO THEME: LOVE

Happiest New Year’s Greetings to you!
We hope you’ve been having a peaceful post-Christmas, and looking ahead at the coming year with a sense of hope and excitement.
Our newsletter is on the long side this time -- we have lots of exciting news to share!

NEW HEALER: We are excited to welcome hypnotherapist Daniela Bragato to our team of healers!

JAN 12 (Fri) HYPNOTHERAPY POP UP, with Daniela

JAN 19 (Fri) NEW YEAR CHAKRA CLEARING with SOUND & MOVEMENT, with Seanna & Ginger

JAN 27 (Sat) WINTER INTRO SERIES, with Ginger, 5 Saturdays, 1-2:30, starting 1/27

2024 NEW YEAR, NEW SCHEDULE

WINTER SOLSTICE CANDLELIGHT NIDRA and SOUND BATH
Join Yuko and Ginger for gentle yoga, Nidra and Sound Bath, all in the soft glow of candlelight
We can’t think of a better way to mark the darkest time of the year with a practice that facilitates your journey toward your splendid inner light.

Date: 12/22 (Friday
Time: 6-7:30 pm
Price: $40
Buy your spot here

RESTORATIVE YOGA and SOUND BATH
Draw the curtains on 2023 with a restorative yoga practice and Sound Bath.
Let Ginger guide you into comfortable positions to help relax the body, and calm the nervous system with the immersive audio experience of Sound Bath.

Date: 12/29 (Friday)
Time: 6-7:30 pm
Price: $30
Buy your spot here

The end of Daylight Savings has plunged us all into darker, wetter and colder days rather quickly. Here at the studio, you will find warmth, light and community in more ways than one! Our penultimate Happy Hour of 2023, which is coming up this Friday at the Uptown Espresso in the Village (3-5 pm), kicks off a series of holiday/year-end events, featuring Sound Bath:

November 23 Thursday | 9-10:30 AM | $40

THANKSGIVING GRATITUDE YOGA & SOUND BATH

Ease into Thanksgiving weekend and the Holiday Season with a grounding practice that features a gentle heart-opening yoga flow, breathwork, short guided meditation surrounded with Sound Bath for the ultimate sensory experience.

Book your Gratitude Yoga & Sound Bath today. Space is limited.

Happy October!

Welcome to the last quarter of 2023 and to the ubiquity of pumpkin spice lattes at coffee shops everywhere! We hope you’re enjoying the beautiful fall weather and appreciating the vivid greens, yellows and oranges of the nature surrounding us.

We have a few announcements to share with you this month:

OCTOBER CHALLENGE!

Throughout the month of October, we will be giving away a 4-class pass and our studio T-shirt to anyone who can attend at least one class with every one of our 6 instructors! The class pass and T-shirt can be for you or a friend. All you have to do is email us once you complete the challenge, and we will add the 4 classes to your or your friend’s account.

Our email: magnoliayogaandhealingarts@gmail.com

Happy September!

With Summer loosening its grip and Fall right around the corner, we wanted to bring you up to date with some studio news, upcoming schedule changes and offerings.

FALL INTRO SERIES with Kate

Our Intro Series is back! Kate will guide you through the fundamentals of yoga -- poses, breathwork, meditation -- and teach you how to incorporate its wisdom into your everyday life.

Dates: 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/22, 10/29

Time: 1-2:30 pm

Cost: $180

SUMMER SCHEDULE 8/1-9/4

From August through Labor Day, our studio will be running on a 2-part summer schedule (8/1-8/20; 8/21-9/4) so that we can all take a little time off during yoga’s slow season, and make space for individualized private lessons and healing arts. (Don’t worry -- we will return to our full schedule -- plus more! -- in September. Stay tuned for more information on that in our Fall newsletter)

Scroll below to see which classes will be taking a summer break. Some of the classes that weren’t online will have a virtual option during this time so that you can join us from afar while you’re away.

DISCOVERY PARK YOGA 7/30 SUN 1-2 PM

We are holding our first Free Yoga for All at Discovery Park this Sunday. This all-levels class will take place in the big open area east of the Visitor’s Center. No need to sign up; just show up with your mat, friends, (food, if you want to turn it into a picnic later!) and an open heart! Feel free to register online through our booking site if you’d like to receive a reminder.

So much can happen in a year!

A year ago today, Ginger and I were putting finishing touches to a website that was soon to go live, and prepping the studio for a (Re-) Opening Party. We weren’t certain how the studio would be received amid COVID uncertainties, which is why we were so excited when we saw many of you return or discover us after our official June 1 opening! On behalf of our team of teachers and healers, THANK YOU for supporting us throughout the past year. Your strong positive energy continues to fuel our mission to bring yoga and healing arts to the community!

SPECIAL SUMMER PACKAGE!

Keep your practice going this summer with a 24-class package, now yours for $288. You can use it for all classes on the regular schedule — including Yoga Nidra and Sound Bath — throughout the summer until Labor Day. The package is available until June 30; the pass itself will expire on Labor Day, used or not. It’s one of the best deals we have at $12 a class.

Buy your special summer package here.

Hello Yoga Friends,

We hope you’re enjoying the longer and warmer days of spring!

Here are some upcoming/continuing events at the studio:

SPRING CHALLENGE!

During the months of April and May, book 4 of our 5 healing arts offerings (Craniosacral Therapy, Healing Energy Facial, Massage, Reiki, Private Yoga) and win an 8-class pass!

It’s really simple: all you have to do is book the sessions and once you’ve experienced them all, let us know via email or in person. We will verify, then add the pass to your existing account. You can also gift the 8-class pass to a friend (once the friend has registered and is in the system). This campaign lasts until the end of May.

Learn more about our Healing Arts here.

Hello friends,

Early spring greetings! While it’s still cold out, it’s exciting to see small buds beginning to break through the soil. Spring is definitely around the corner.

We wanted to let you know about some events coming up this month, like:

CHAKRA SERIES — 3/10 | 6-7:30 pm

Join Seanna for this 8-class series (or drop in on as many as you want!), exploring the chakra system through movement, breath work and discussion. The series will begin with an overview of the 7 main chakras, how they affect the mind and body, before diving deeper into each chakra in the following months. Classes will be held every 2nd Friday of the month, and last into October. $25 to drop in, $175 for all 8. (Discounts available for monthly autopay/unlimited members; please contact us for promo code).

Sign up here

We hope you had a wonderful year-end and that you are off to an auspicious and peaceful start to the new year.

Some of you may already know. . .but we’re super excited to announce that our team is growing!

Babs is a unique esthetician who blends her intuitive abilities with her esthetic practice. You can book Monday sessions with her on our website on pre-slotted times, or contact her directly for other days and times. Book a session with Babs if you’re looking for a healing facial that also soothes the spirit!

Briar was a yoga student with us for months before we found out she was a massage therapist! She offers Deep Tissue, Swedish, Myofascial Release and Sports Massage, as well as specialized treatments for pain management. She customizes her approach to your therapeutic needs. Briar is available on pre-slotted times on Thursdays; or contact her for other days and times.

December Greetings! We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and feeling inspired in body, mind and spirit.

From 12/16 (Fri) to 1/2 (Mon) the studio will be on a holiday schedule. Regular schedule resumes 1/3 (Tue). Check out StudioBookings for our schedule:

EVENTS:

December 16 (Friday) 3-5 pm: Holiday Party & Fundraiser — at our Studio!

The last yoga social of the year will be a party and fundraiser held at our yoga studio. There will be baked goods, drinks, and caroling! If you have a favorite recipe, feel free to bring some treats to share — but there’s no pressure. We will end the event with a drawing; the lucky winner gets a free 4-class pass or private yoga instruction!

During this yoga social, you will also have an opportunity to give to a good cause. We will set up a fundraiser to benefit the Chief Seattle Club, a nonprofit organization that supports the American Indian and Alaska Native people. You can read more about this organization and their work based in Pioneer Square here.

We hope you’re enjoying this beautiful time of year, when the sun mellows, the leaves leaves turn gold and red, and the holiday lights add sparkle to our dark evenings.

We wanted to let you know of some upcoming November events, remind you of a few monthly ones and alert you to our schedule on Thanksgiving and the day after, as well as our holiday schedule from Friday, December 16.

THANKSGIVING DAY SPECIAL

On Thanksgiving morning, Yuko and Ginger will be hosting a Special Thanksgiving Day Yoga and Sound Bath session from 9-10:30 am to help you get centered. The class will focus on Gratitude — one of the most powerful practices to cultivate inner peace and contentment. We will embrace the art of giving and receiving by flowing into heart-opening poses, and a guided savasana that leads into Sound Bath. Light refreshments will be served.

Cost: $40

Learn more or sign up.

Have you ever wondered who your yoga buddies REALLY are besides just a group of people with whom you practice yoga? Well, wonder no more! We are holding our FIRST coffee social this Friday at the Uptown Espresso from 3-5 pm! Our plan is to meet on the 3rd Friday of every month just to connect over a cup of tea or coffee. We have known some of you for years, but mostly in the yoga studio context; we would love to get to know you beyond the yoga mat.

If you’ve seen our flyer or social media, you may have already noticed that Heather Lapierre has joined our studio as our Reiki expert. We are so excited to have her! She moved here this year from California with her family, and lives in Magnolia. Reiki is a healing technique that uses the body’s energy to promote relaxation, and reduce stress and anxiety. Heather is now accepting clients. You can book in a pre-scheduled slot on Mondays through our website or contact her directly for alternate days. Follow this link to learn more about Heather and the power of Reiki!

Some of you have asked about what to do after your Unlimited Summer Yoga Package expired on Labor Day. Our most cost effective option is Autopay ($139) if you plan on attending 2x a week or more. We offer 4-class and 8-class passes in different price tiers, as well as unlimited monthly yoga. There are a lot of choices! Please check out our pricing comparison charts for more details and a helpful breakdown.

Hello Yoga friends,

We hope you are in good health and enjoying summer in its full splendor — whether you’re reading this from your home or your favorite vacation spot.

Ginger and I want to share some exciting news with you as we continue to evolve as a yoga studio and wellness space. This fall, we’re adding a few more classes, bringing Seanna on board as a new teacher and offering our very first workshop for beginning yogis, and more! Here are the details:

NEW CLASSES starting Fall (from Sep 6, after Labor Day)

* Tues 6 pm — Unwind Yoga (hybrid, Yuko)

* Tues 7:15 pm — Meditation (hybrid, Yuko)

* Wed 7 am — Yoga Fundamentals (Seanna)

* Wed 8:35 pm — Meditation (in person, Ginger)

* Sat 8:45 am — Fire Up Flow (in person, Ginger)

* Mon 7:30 pm — Changing to Hatha (in person, Seanna)

NEW WORKSHOP!

* Intro Series with Ginger: Sundays, Sep 18-Oct 23, 2-3:15 pm (in-person only). For students new to yoga or looking for a refresher course, this 6-part series explores classic yoga poses, breathing and meditation practices, while touching on yoga’s rich history and health benefits.

* Cost: $150 for 6 sessions. The tuition includes a 50% discount on any class pass or package, except for private lessons or craniosacral therapy.

* Learn more or sign up at: https://www.magnoliayogaandhealingarts.com/intro-to-yoga-series

SCHEDULE CHANGE (from Sep 6, after Labor Day)

* Monday’s Yoga Fundamentals will move to Wednesdays from 7-8 am starting Sep 7, and Hatha Yoga will take its place every Monday night from 7:30-8:30 pm, starting Sep 12.

* Wednesday Essential Flow’s starting time will change to 11:30 am from the current 12 pm, beginning Sep 7.

* You can view these schedule changes on our booking system: https://studiobookingsonline.com/magnoliayogaandhealingarts/classes.html

REFER A FRIEND!

We’ve just designed some lightweight T-shirts and can’t wait to share them with you! If you refer a friend and your friend purchases a class pass, you will receive a free Magnolia Yoga & Healing Arts T-shirt OR a free drop-in class. Send us an email letting us know who you’ve referred, and which free gift you would like. If it’s a free class, you will get 1 class added to your account, and if it’s a T-shirt, let us know which size you want!

The T-shirts are white with dark grey studio logo and black lettering, true-to-size to slightly generous. Available in S, M, L, XL, XXL. Please note that once ordered, T-shirts cannot be exchanged, so please choose carefully.

GIFT CERTIFICATES

You can now give the gift of yoga through our gift certificates. Simply designed in gray and white, the certificates are available in the amounts of $25, $50, $100 and $150. You can find them in our booking site; click on the shopping cart icon and scroll all the way down.

AUTOPAY

The autopay option is now available at one price of $139. This option gives the user unlimited access to all yoga classes (in-person and hybrid) on the schedule (does not include private sessions, craniosacral therapy), and renews automatically every 30 days. Autopay can be cancelled anytime after 3 consecutive months of subscription. In other words, when you sign up for autopay, please be prepared to subscribe for at least 3 months before canceling.

You can sign up for autopay here (look under Contracts/Memberships): https://studiobookingsonline.com/magnoliayogaandhealingarts/store.html#tab2

SEANNA!

Last but not least, we are really thrilled to welcome Seanna Browder to our team this fall!

Seanna has been teaching yoga in Seattle for over a decade and is very excited to be sharing her gifts through our studio. During Covid, she studied with Tias Little and Prajna Yoga in Santa Fe, New Mexico, thanks to the wonders of Zoom.

She says, “I am so looking forward to getting back in the studio and teaching students. I think Magnolia Yoga and Healing Arts provides a supportive and safe environment for all.”

We are so excited for you to take her classes. We know you’re going to love her!

Seanna will be teaching Hatha Yoga on Monday nights and Yoga Fundamentals on Wednesday mornings, starting Sep. 6.

Our heartfelt gratitude for your continued support and your dedication to this practice. Thank you all so much. We welcome your questions and feedback — whether it’s different time slots, classes, workshops, or other healing modalities you’d like to see more of. Please don’t hesitate to reach out — we strive to be your neighborhood sanctuary, a safe space for you to find your center, your peace.

May the remaining weeks of summer continue to brighten your days.

Peace and Light,

Yuko and Ginger