Snowy Cedar Center for Wellness

Snowy Cedar Center for Wellness Soma yoga, yoga therapy, Thai yoga bodywork, reiki, and sound meditation from the heart of the Keweenaw in Hancock, MI
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Our Story of Creation

Snowy Cedar Center for Wellness was born out of pure coincidence; strategic alignment of the planets; travels; people met along the way; some unfortunate, rather rocky circumstances; happy trees (thanks to a childhood fascination with Bob Ross); the obscene amount of rocks I collect; and a series of moves from the rocky shores of Duluth on Lake Superior to the quite shores of Gladstone on Lake Michigan and back to Lake Superior in Marquette before finally settling in the Keweenaw Peninsula in the middle of Lake Superior. But, what’s most imperative is that throughout it all, yoga, reiki, sound meditation, and hiking have been consistent practices in grounding, rooting, and finding freedom in movement. My goal is simple: to help you plant your own roots and allow energy to travel into you, through you, and out into the world. We will practice yoga together, allow the energies of the world to shift us through reiki, listen to sounds of instruments and nature that alter our vibrations by spending time outdoors together, and most importantly, build a community of wellness. This is Snowy Cedar Center for Wellness where you are enabled to be rooted, strong, and stable. Welcome to Snowy Cedar Center for Wellness, proudly headquartered in Hancock, Michigan, and happily traveling across the Western UP to bring you yoga, reiki, sound meditation, and hiking since 2019. Snowy Cedar Center for Wellness
Rooted | Strong | Stable

Tonight’s Harvest Moon Night Market was whimsically fun! Thank you to all the patrons, vendors, and event organizers for...
10/13/2025

Tonight’s Harvest Moon Night Market was whimsically fun! Thank you to all the patrons, vendors, and event organizers for enhancing the spooky vibes. We at had a fabulous evening! Special thanks to for helping me out tonight and to the event organizers

As a yoga teacher and yoga therapist, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about how often and how easy it is to be disconn...
10/05/2025

As a yoga teacher and yoga therapist, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about how often and how easy it is to be disconnected from what truly builds community. It isn’t about having cool, flashy classes. It isn’t about what type of practice you offer. It isn’t about any of that. What matters is ahimsa or kindness, satya or truthfulness, asteya or non-stealing, brahmacharya or non-excess, and aparigarha or non-possessiveness.

The positive experiences I’ve had as a student and as a teacher all have these principles in common. In yoga, these principles are the yamas, or those guideposts that help us live in relationship with others and with this earth. They are what builds an authentic connection through community.

These same principles apply to my job in architecture. What makes a good architect and a great building?

These same principles apply to being a doctor and a writer like my friend Michelle Seguin. (BTW, if you want to read about authentic connection to the earth from soil to soul, I highly recommend you follow and read her newsletters. Talk about kind authenticity!)

Your homework, should you choose to accept it, is to reflect on how you experience the yamas in your everyday life. How does authenticity lead to vulnerability and connection for you? What role do the yamas play in your experience? How does authenticity lived through the yamas bring you closer to the present? How does being present to experience awe help you reach a state of nirvana?

I am so grateful for Michelle’s authenticity and reflection on her experience with soma yoga. It made me tear up 😢, and tear up even moreso because I absolutely love seeing clients and students of my yoga community thriving in whatever they do like Michelle is doing with her writing, gardening, cooking, doctoring, and mothering.

People sense authenticity somatically. People know when the yamas are at the foundation of your work and how you live your life. This is your yoga off the mat. How are you living yoga in everyday life?

Tonight was the last session of Sunset Soma Yoga at Bucky’s. It was a warm summer day with large 🌊 on the lake providing...
09/29/2025

Tonight was the last session of Sunset Soma Yoga at Bucky’s. It was a warm summer day with large 🌊 on the lake providing a soothing backdrop of music as the sun slipped below the horizon.

Interoception matters. Last week, my friend and coach asked me “What is the goal of all your various offerings in yoga, ...
09/28/2025

Interoception matters. Last week, my friend and coach asked me “What is the goal of all your various offerings in yoga, yoga therapy, Thai yoga bodywork, somatics, breath re-education, meditation, heart coherence, and sound baths?” And I froze. You see, that’s the issue. I didn’t know what my goal was other than to help people live with more joy and authenticity. She pressed me again “But why these offerings?” As we continued to talk, it finally came out that what I want people to experience is increased interoception.

Somatic is a trending word right now. But do you even know why? This study highlights why you should know why and how increased interoception develops with continued practice. Give it a read at https://yogauonline.com/yoga-practice-teaching-tips/study-shows-yoga-enhances-body-awareness/

My coach continued in her questions and asked me what brings me the most satisfaction in working with people, and my response was that they seem lighter, happier, and able to know what they need at any moment. They speak up for their needs, are more patient, laugh more, love deeply, experience less pain and illness, and seem to glow from within. This is what increased interoception offers all of us. How simply amazing!!

This is why I do what I do. Soma yoga opened a myriad of possibilities for me once I connected with myself through increased interoception. I hope to share this gift of interoception with you.

Shoutout to my coach Cindy at Spring Brook Holistic Wellness. Her ability to ask the tough questions is inspiring.

Yep! It’s true. I taught a yoga class in jeans last week at Fresh Coast Yoga. Heck, they even let me continue teaching t...
09/28/2025

Yep! It’s true. I taught a yoga class in jeans last week at Fresh Coast Yoga. Heck, they even let me continue teaching there! (That’s one reason why I 💙 teaching at Fresh Coast Yoga.)

If you’ve been thinking about joining a yoga class but not feeling like you’d be able to because you:
a. don’t have yoga clothes
b. don’t have a yoga mat
c. think you’re not flexible
d. can’t get up & down from the floor
e. all of the above
f. any other “reason”

Then I’m here to tell you these are all worries that are simply not true. Much of what we fear and many of the excuses we make are beliefs we think are true, but are not. In yoga philosophy, this is known as asmita or false understanding.

In yoga, the yamas of ahimsa (non-violence) and satya (truthfulness) are one way of moving beyond the false beliefs we all create for ourselves. Yep, including me! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve talked myself out of going to a yoga class that I feared I wouldn’t be able to do. Bet you didn’t know yoga teachers fear classes they’ve never tried too, huh? We’re all seeking comfort and familiarity.

So if you’ve been thinking about coming to a yoga class but haven’t because of any of these “reasons,” then this is your encouragement to join one of my classes at Fresh Coast Yoga. I guarantee you that we sometimes wear jeans, have a yoga mat (and all sorts of supportive props) for you, can and do practice yoga in a chair rather than on the floor, and have the absolutely most welcoming student community in the Keweenaw.

I teach a Mindful Midweek Mix class on Wednesdays at 5:30pm and a Sunrise Soma Yoga class on Thursdays at 6:45am at Fresh Coast Yoga. If you’re still not sure about joining a class, I am a certified yoga therapist and offer private sessions through my small business Snowy Cedar Center for Wellness. We can connect privately and then I can recommend some classes and teachers that will meet you where you’re at in your yoga practice. Links in bio.

Did I mention that new students at Fresh Coast Yoga get their first class for only $5?!!? What have you got to lose? Join me this week. Wear your jeans if you want. You are always welcome here.

Sunset Soma Yoga at Calumet Waterworks ParkTonight! Sunday, September 28 at 7:00 PMJoin Danielle with Snowy Cedar Center...
09/28/2025

Sunset Soma Yoga
at Calumet Waterworks Park
Tonight! Sunday, September 28 at 7:00 PM

Join Danielle with Snowy Cedar Center for Wellness for a 60-minute Sunset Soma Yoga practice on the shores of Lake Superior, where the waves meet the sky and the day exhales into night. As the sun dips toward the horizon, we’ll move through gentle somatic explorations and mindful yoga practices designed to release tension, awaken body awareness, and invite a deep sense of ease.

This class blends the softness of seasonal shifts—whether the lake is shimmering in summer light or glowing under autumn skies—with the grounding practice of somatics. You’ll be guided to tune into subtle sensations, move at your own pace, and honor your body’s unique rhythms, supported by the fresh lake air and the colors of the setting sun.

Perfect for all levels, this outdoor experience will leave you restored, centered, and in harmony with the changing seasons.

Bring a mat and blanket, layers for comfort, and an open heart to appreciate the magic of Lake Superior at sunset. Meet at the southwest end of the park near the stair in the photo. Stick around after class to enjoy twilight, conversations, and searching for agates.

$15 class drop-in rate payable via cash or check. Calendly registration available for advance registration prior to 6pm at https://calendly.com/snowycedar/sunset-soma-yoga-drop-in-single-class. If cost is the only thing limiting your participation, please reach out to Danielle to discuss a discounted rate.

In case of inclement weather, class cancellation will be posted on Instagram and Facebook at least 1-hour prior to class start time. Make-up classes will be scheduled in October with a 6pm start time.

This Wednesday, September 24th, the 5:30pm Mindful Midweek Mix practice will be a yin yoga class focused on opening you...
09/24/2025

This Wednesday, September 24th, the 5:30pm Mindful Midweek Mix practice will be a yin yoga class focused on opening your heart (and hips for fall hikes) to welcome autumn. Prepare for quieter days as you bring your attention inward and hold poses to reach into your fascia, ligaments, and tendons. Yin Yoga may help with lymph movement, joint mobility, softening tension in muscle and fascia tissues, and releasing trauma that may be stored in the body. Props and guided breathing will support students as they settle into poses making this class appropriate for everyone from beginners to regular yoga practitioners looking to slow down and turn their attention inward. See you at 5:30pm!

With showers anticipated to continue popping up through this evening, the September 21 Sunset Soma Yoga class is cancell...
09/21/2025

With showers anticipated to continue popping up through this evening, the September 21 Sunset Soma Yoga class is cancelled. ☔️⛈️😥

Join Brigitte and Julie at this afternoon’s workshop at Fresh Coast Yoga to Rest & Recharge! It’ll be a perfect way to s...
09/21/2025

Join Brigitte and Julie at this afternoon’s workshop at Fresh Coast Yoga to Rest & Recharge! It’ll be a perfect way to start your fall and week off feeling renewed. Plus, it’s super cozy in the studio on rainy days!

If it’s still raining tonight, Tea & Tarot will be kicking off at 6pm at Fresh Coast Yoga with Allison and Jess. Even more cozy studio vibes!

Weather permitting, I’ll be hosting Sunset Soma Yoga at Calumet Waterworks Park at 7pm through my small business Snowy Cedar Center for Wellness. Even if it’s rainy, hopefully we can snag a shelter for the class, so come on out. Only two more opportunities to bask in the glorious fall sunset skies and practice soma yoga!

Be sure to check out this fall’s workshops at Fresh Coast Yoga. Join Emilie and me on 11/11 for a special workshop on Ho...
09/18/2025

Be sure to check out this fall’s workshops at Fresh Coast Yoga. Join Emilie and me on 11/11 for a special workshop on Holding Space for Grief, which will include movement, breathwork, and journaling. Veterans are welcome to attend for free.

Learn more about all the workshops and register at https://www.freshcoast.yoga/workshops

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Hancock, MI

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 9pm
Tuesday 4pm - 9pm
Wednesday 4pm - 9pm
Thursday 4pm - 9pm
Friday 4pm - 9pm
Saturday 8am - 9pm
Sunday 8am - 9pm

Telephone

+17016405510

Website

https://calendly.com/snowycedar

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Our Story of Creation: Yoga as a Rock

(and a Happy Rock at that!)

Happy Rock Yoga was born out of pure coincidence; strategic alignment of the planets; my travels; the people I met along the way; some unfortunate, rather rocky circumstances; happy trees (thanks to my childhood fascination with Bob Ross); the obscene amount of rocks I collect; and a move from the rocky shores of Duluth on Lake Superior to the quite shores of Happy Rock on Lake Michigan. But, what’s most imperative is that throughout it all, yoga, reiki, sound meditation, and hiking have become the rocks that ground me, root me, and make me...well, me.

My goal is simple: to help you become you own rock by growing your roots and allowing energy to travel into you, through you, and out into the world. We will practice yoga together, allow the energies of the world to shift us through reiki, listen to sounds of instruments and nature that alter our vibrations, spend time in nature together, and most importantly, build a community of wellness. This is Happy Rock Yoga where you are enabled to be blissful, be simple, be YOU.

Welcome to Happy Rock Yoga, proudly headquartered in Gladstone, Michigan, and happily rocking across the Central UP to bring you yoga, reiki, sound meditation, and nature hikes since 2019.