Wildflower Wellness Collective

Wildflower Wellness Collective Yoga and Wellness done a little different. We welcome everyone and everyone's level of experience. We are all a little different, after all.

April Theme: Return to LoveThere is so much anger, so much sadness in the world right now.  You can feel it… and it’s ha...
03/31/2026

April Theme: Return to Love
There is so much anger, so much sadness in the world right now. You can feel it… and it’s hard not to carry it. But this month, we practice something different. We return to love.
Not as something outside of us— but as something we choose, moment by moment.
Through the breath.
Through the way we move.
Through the way we speak.
Even when it’s hard. Even when the world feels heavy. We return. Let this be your space to soften, to reconnect, to remember who you are underneath it all. All Classes:

Week 1: Love as Awareness
“It begins with noticing.”

Week 2: Love as Compassion
“Soften your inner voice.”

Week 3: Love as Connection
“We are not doing this alone.”

Week 4: Love as Trust
“Trust yourself. Trust your path.”

A Note for the Final Week
I’ll be celebrating 26 years of love, so during the final week I invite you into your own home practice. A time to take what you’ve built this month and make it your own.
🌸🌸🌸🌸Thank you for understanding and supporting this space we share.

Special Sunday Flows
Two Sundays to slow down and reconnect.
🍄April 12th
Rooting into the body—
feeling, opening, and creating space.
🐦April 19th
Softening into the heart—
allowing what’s been opened to connect, rise, and flow.
A practice of returning— to your 🧡

Breathe. Balance. Be.
As part of returning to love, we create small moments to settle the mind and soften the body.

Join me for Breathe. Balance. Be.
• Monday mornings @ 7:30am on Facebook
• Tuesdays @ 7:00pm (book your spot)
A simple, consistent space to come back to your breath.

“We gotta love one another.” Jerry Garcia
"Let your heart shine. 💛" Blessing Strusz

03/23/2026
2 spots left for Sunday's flow.   Focus:Backbends (gentle but intentional)Twists (wringing winter out)Side body length E...
03/12/2026

2 spots left for Sunday's flow.
Focus:
Backbends (gentle but intentional)

Twists (wringing winter out)

Side body length

Expanding the inhale. Releasing the exhale.

Spring moves upward and so does hope.

March at Wildflower: Awakening & RisingAs the light begins to shift and the days grow longer, our practice shifts too.In...
03/02/2026

March at Wildflower: Awakening & Rising
As the light begins to shift and the days grow longer, our practice shifts too.
In yoga philosophy; Ayurveda, spring is associated with Kapha — the qualities of earth and water. This time of year can feel heavy, slow, or stagnant in the body. Rather than pushing against that, we work with it.
We begin to stir the soil.
Over the next four weeks, our focus will move from:
• waking the joints and breath
• to building steady, intentional heat
• to expanding through the heart and side body
• to stepping forward with clarity and balance
This isn’t about dramatic change.
It’s about honoring the transition from winter into spring with awareness.
We warm gradually.
We build strength intelligently.
We let the breath lead the shift.

Our Breathe, Balance, Be (BBB) sessions continue in March as a 20-minute pause to support this seasonal shift. As nature begins to move and open, we practice noticing the prana within — steady, simple, and alive — through guided pranayama and quiet stillness. A small but powerful way to stay grounded as the light returns.

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03/01/2026

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Wish you had more options to find yourself? .blessing has curated some great Monday classes. How to sign up? DM us which...
11/02/2025

Wish you had more options to find yourself? .blessing has curated some great Monday classes.

How to sign up? DM us which time works best and we will put out the mat for you.

Breathe out the stress—let your exhale do the heavy lifting.⁠⁠🌿 Feeling wired?⁠Your body’s cortisol spikes when you rush...
10/27/2025

Breathe out the stress—let your exhale do the heavy lifting.⁠

🌿 Feeling wired?⁠
Your body’s cortisol spikes when you rush the breath. At Wildflower Wellness we’ve seen the simple power of longer exhales—they signal the nervous system to calm, drop cortisol, and invite real relaxation.⁠

How it works: inhale for 4 seconds, then exhale for 6‑8 seconds. The extended out‑breath activates the parasympathetic “rest‑and‑digest” response, turning a frantic mind into a steady, centered flow.⁠

Why it matters: lower cortisol means less anxiety, better sleep, and a clearer mind for your yoga or Thai massage practice. Try the 4‑6‑8 rhythm today and feel the shift from “stressed” to “steady.”⁠

👉 Ready to make breathing your secret super‑power? Book a restorative yoga class or a calming Thai Yoga Massage this week and we’ll guide you through breathwork that keeps cortisol in check. ⁠

CTA⁠
Tap “Book Now” (link in bio) to reserve your spot and get a free 5‑minute breath coaching session.

Step up to the celebration – 5 years, a bright balloon, and a sweet reminder of the team that built this space.⁠⁠🎉 Five ...
10/26/2025

Step up to the celebration – 5 years, a bright balloon, and a sweet reminder of the team that built this space.⁠

🎉 Five years of Wildflower Wellness, built by every foot that's walked these steps. (Or rolled up the elevator)⁠

At the start of the month we treated our crew to warm, buttery cinnamon rolls on these very steps – a little thank‑you for the early‑morning set‑ups, the after‑class clean‑ups, and the countless smiles that keep our space humming.⁠

Now the same steps welcome a cheerful “5” balloon, marking the milestone we’ve reached together with our community. It’s a visual cue that wellness isn’t just a practice; it’s a shared journey that started with a team‑room treat and grows every time you walk through these doors.⁠

👉 Visit us today (or book a class this week) and experience the vibe of a community that’s been nurtured for five years.

Your spooky‑season sweater is about to vanish!⁠⁠🎃 Our “Puffy SPOOKY” black sweatshirt is in its final days.⁠⁠You love a ...
10/25/2025

Your spooky‑season sweater is about to vanish!⁠

🎃 Our “Puffy SPOOKY” black sweatshirt is in its final days.⁠

You love a cozy layer that feels like a warm hug and lets you show off a little playful mystery. This limited‑edition piece packs a soft, puffy “SPOOKY” graphic that’s perfect for crisp evenings, studio chill‑outs, or any time you want to own the night.⁠

• Comfort that lasts – heavyweight, brushed‑fleece that keeps you snug on the mat or on the couch.⁠
• Story‑ready style – the bold “SPOOKY” print makes you the hero of every casual‑cool moment.⁠
• Support local vibes – every purchase helps fund our apothecary’s sustainable, solar‑powered partners.⁠

Don’t let this ghost‑good sweatshirt slip away—once it’s gone, the spooky season will have to wait until next year. ⁠

Claim yours before the final countdown ends.

Hey, Ghost‑Hugger, ready to wear a little spook‑tastic comfort?⁠⁠🌿 Meet the Boo‑Jee hoodie – a midnight‑black cuddle‑coa...
10/25/2025

Hey, Ghost‑Hugger, ready to wear a little spook‑tastic comfort?⁠

🌿 Meet the Boo‑Jee hoodie – a midnight‑black cuddle‑coat with a playful ghost holding a water cup. It’s the perfect mix of cozy and cheeky, just like our community: relaxed, welcoming, and a little bit magical.⁠

Slip it on, feel the calm, and let the ghost whisper, “you’ve earned this.” ⁠

Dm us your size or swing by the apothecary to try the hoodie in person.

What if every wash felt like a transparent, sun‑kissed ritual?⁠⁠You want skin‑care that you can actually read on the lab...
10/23/2025

What if every wash felt like a transparent, sun‑kissed ritual?⁠

You want skin‑care that you can actually read on the label—no mystery chemicals, no hidden synthetics, just ingredients you recognize. ⁠

At Wildflower Wellness we’ve partnered with Ruth & John’s, a locally‑made line that keeps it simple: a lye‑based soap and a non‑alcohol lotion, each formulated with ingredients you can pronounce and trust. ⁠

Why they’re different⁠

• Natural, not “organic” – pure plant‑based bases, no unnecessary additives.⁠
• Bee‑kept & solar‑powered – the founders are beekeepers and installed solar before it was cool, so every bar carries a bit of sunshine and honey‑work.⁠
• Transparent label – every component is listed, so you know exactly what’s soothing your skin. ⁠


When you wash with Ruth & John’s, you trade mystery for confidence, dryness for gentle hydration, and ordinary routine for a mindful, earth‑friendly ritual. ⁠

🌿 Looking for skin‑care you can actually read?⁠

We hear you. That’s why we’ve brought Ruth & John’s into our apothecary. Their lye‑based soaps and non‑alcohol lotions are made right here, by beekeepers who power their workshop with solar energy. The formulas are natural, the ingredients are recognizable, and the result is clean, calm skin that feels as good as it looks.⁠

👉 Ready to make your daily cleanse a transparent, sun‑powered ritual? Stop by the apothecary today or DM us to set aside your favorite scent.

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212 S. University
Carbondale, IL
62901

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30am - 9:30am
Tuesday 2pm - 7pm
Wednesday 6:30am - 9:30am
Thursday 2pm - 7pm
Saturday 8am - 4pm

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+16187131249

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Non-traditional Yoga space that will be posted 24-48 hours before class. All studio classes will be bookable online. Any questions, feel free to message us here!