Soul Calling Sanctuary

04/05/2026

After a lovely sound bath today, we took a forest therapy walk where we discovered skunk cabbage! This wildflower is one of the very first plants to bloom in the spring because she produces her own heat to melt the snow around her. And goodness, look at how she delights in being surrounded by mossy friends!

What is blooming in you this season? 🌿

04/01/2026

Thanks to everyone who entered the yoga giveaway! My heart is full. 🥰

Winners have been contacted and can redeem their class pass and yoga mat by messaging me.

Whether or not you won, I'd love to flow with you! I'll be teaching Sundays starting April 12th at Whimsy Willow Wellness. You can book a class (or two!) here: https://www.whimsywillowwellness.com/. See you on the mat!

03/29/2026

Looks to be a good day to sit with Nature (and any day, really)!

Here’s a Nature invitation to launch you into a new week: notice how Spring is waking. What is waking in you this season, my friend? 🌿

03/27/2026

Come flow with me this April at Whimsy Willow Wellness! I’ll be offering a gentle flow on Sunday mornings at 9am. Then come back in the evening for a restorative session to ease into your week. Looking forward to seeing you on the mat! 😊

✨ Sundays are about to get a little more serene at Whimsy Willow this April ✨

Beginning April 12th, I’m so excited to welcome Yia into the Whimsy Willow space 🤍

Yia is the owner of Soul Sanctuary—a holistic wellness business—and a 200-hour certified yoga teacher with additional training in chair yoga and restorative yoga. Her teaching is rooted in nervous system regulation, creating a gentle, supportive space where you can move, rest, and reconnect with yourself.

With a background in forest therapy, sound healing, and community-based wellness, she brings a soft, grounding energy to every class—and truly believes yoga is a practice of coming home to ourselves. 🌿

When she’s not teaching, you’ll likely find her wandering in nature or spending time with her three pups, savoring life’s simplest moments.

Here’s what she’ll be offering:

🌿 Slow Flow- A soft, flowing start to your Sunday morning. This class weaves together mindful movement and breath to stretch, strengthen, and gently awaken the body—leaving you feeling centered and nourished.
Pop-up dates: April 12th & 26th @ 9AM

🕯️ Rest & Restore (75 minutes)A cozy, restorative experience designed for deep rest. Supported poses and unhurried transitions invite the body to soften and melt, releasing tension held from the week.

You’ll be guided into a dreamy Yoga Nidra meditation to close—allowing your mind and nervous system to fully reset so you can drift into the week feeling calm, balanced, and restored.

✨ Offered April 12th, 19th, & 26th @ 6:30PM✨ A beautiful ritual to close your weekend and replenish your energy

I cannot wait for you to experience Yia’s calming, grounding presence—you’re going to love her 🤍

Space is limited! Sign up here: https://whimsywillowwellnessspace.as.me/schedule/ff070fcc

03/23/2026

Hello and nyob zoo os! For those who don't know me, I'm Yia. 🙂 I own Soul Calling Sanctuary, a holistic wellness business that serves Northwestern Wisconsin. For the past few years, I've been teaching yoga in a mental health program.

Starting April, I will be teaching Sundays at Whimsy Willow Wellness over by Memorial High School. This studio has such a calm and cozy atmosphere, complete with tea and aromatherapy. It felt like my second home when I first arrived. And that's what I want to offer to others, a return to oneself.

I also want to support making yoga more accessible to our Hmoob community. To celebrate my return to teaching community classes, my small business is giving away the following passes to Whimsy Willow Wellness for Hmoob community members:

-one 10-class pass
-two 5-class passes
-five single class passes

Winners will also receive a yoga mat to continue their practice outside of the studio. To enter the giveaway, give this post a like and share, and tag a friend or two who you'd like to practice with. The last day to enter is March 31st. Winners will be notified April 1st.

Thanks for celebrating with me, and I hope to see you on the mat!

03/20/2026

✨ Now Accepting Applications! ✨

Soul Calling Sanctuary's annual scholarship is open! We had previously offered this statewide, but starting this year, the focus will be on Hmong seniors at North High School. Know a North Husky who is graduating? Share this with them! We will be giving away up to two $500 scholarships.

Eligibility:
-Hmong senior at North High School
-Graduating in 2026
-Planning to pursue any post-secondary education program in 2026-2027
-Full-time or part-time enrollment welcome

Selection Criteria:
-Desire to uplift the Hmong community
-Financial need
-No GPA requirement

Deadline: April 17th

Visit this website or scan the QR code to apply: tinyurl.com/SCS2026App

03/15/2026

Usually, my interns can help with photo shoots, but on this snowy day, it’s just me! 🙃

My pups would like to say hello. They don’t think I show them off enough, and they very much enjoy the camera. 🐾

I’ve got some big announcements in the coming weeks, so stay tuned! And yes, I did get one good solo photo (had to crop out Taco’s snout, of course 🤭).

03/05/2026

Are you in need of some guidance as you move into the weekend? Here’s what I received last night after my amazing candlelight yoga class at Whimsy Willow Wellness! I’m finding gratitude for connections, healing spaces, and time for self-care. What are you grateful for today? 💕

02/26/2026

Ta-daaaah! Look what came out of the kiln, friends! These little earthy teacups will be joining me for forest therapy walks this spring. Some weren’t centered, so they’re wobbly with rough edges. But just like a tree loves all of her leaves, these will certainly be well-loved too. 🌿

02/23/2026

Don’t miss out on this amazing film featuring caterpillars, these little forest beings who play such a key role in our world. Last day to sign up is tomorrow! 🌿💚🐛

Ticketing for this event has ended! If you're interested in finding a local screening or hosting your own screening, please see our event page for details: HNPark.org/extraordinary-caterpillar/

02/21/2026

We’re creating messy joy, my friends! I can’t wait to share what we’ve been brewing over here. Until then, enjoy this sneak peak. 😉

And while you’re here, take a moment to feel your feet on the Earth. All four corners. Maybe rock back and forth a bit. Then take a deep breath in. Long breath out. Now carry on with your day! 🌿

02/13/2026

As you may know, I’ve been creating in this season of my life, and goodness, it’s like coming home.

My local pottery studio has an orphan shelf. This is the shelf where lost pottery go. If they’re not claimed, they get thrown. I’ve been trying to save as many lost bowls, cups, saucers, and more.

Maybe, it’s like saving myself. Because we are most certainly wanted, loved, and whole, my friends.

This particular teacup was branded with an initial and a smiley face. I imagine the artist was proud when they created this piece of work. And I’m sad that they never got to see it finished. Every time I sip from this cup, I’ll think of all the love that went into making it.

This creative season has felt quiet in some ways. The quiet before the storm, maybe. Before the year of the horse. I’m learning to be patient with myself. And I’m remembering that sometimes we find ourselves when we are sitting on that orphan shelf.

How are you creating in this season, friends? 🌿