River Studio

River Studio Yoga and Pilates studio nestled on the scenic Leland River.

 teaches pilates with a balance of effort and ease.You’ll get clear direction, with the freedom to choose what’s support...
02/10/2026

teaches pilates with a balance of effort and ease.

You’ll get clear direction, with the freedom to choose what’s supportive for your body. The work is precise and dynamic, but it always returns to steadiness.

Join Jess on the reformer or mat this week at River Studio.

Thankful to River Studio instructor Caitlin Watkins () for sharing this reflection on evolution, grace, and learning to ...
02/09/2026

Thankful to River Studio instructor Caitlin Watkins () for sharing this reflection on evolution, grace, and learning to love who we’re becoming.

This Saturday, Caitlin is teaching a couples reflexology workshop at River Studio. An evening centered on connection, presence, and shared care. Spots are limited - reserve spots for you and a loved one at the link in bio!

A small invitation to bring someone you love into your practice.Invite a friend to join you Feb 8–14. When they book, ha...
02/02/2026

A small invitation to bring someone you love into your practice.
Invite a friend to join you Feb 8–14. When they book, have them use code myvalentine for 50% off their class.

The theme of the month in February is self-love: examining how we view and care for ourselves, fostering a deeper connec...
02/02/2026

The theme of the month in February is self-love: examining how we view and care for ourselves, fostering a deeper connection with ourselves, understanding our needs, and practicing kindness and compassion.

In this month’s newsletter, Pete reflects on how self-love often shows up quietly — through grace, patience, and staying present with your own experience rather than judging it. He shares how movement becomes a practice of meeting yourself where you are, letting go of self-criticism, and allowing joy to do the work in the background.

Swipe to see what’s happening this month, and stay connected as we continue exploring self-love. Hope to see you in the studio this month.

Today’s Feedback Friday doubles as a Pete ‘Preciation Post. We are so lucky to have this beautiful space dedicated to we...
01/30/2026

Today’s Feedback Friday doubles as a Pete ‘Preciation Post. We are so lucky to have this beautiful space dedicated to wellbeing. Thank you to for creating this space, bringing the community together, and for your commitment to continually enhancing and expanding what it offers.

Men’s Night with  — Wednesday, 2/5, 5–6 PM. Sign up at the link in bio!
01/28/2026

Men’s Night with — Wednesday, 2/5, 5–6 PM. Sign up at the link in bio!

One of the things we value most at River Studio is the range of practitioners who share their work here.Caitlin Watkins ...
01/27/2026

One of the things we value most at River Studio is the range of practitioners who share their work here.

Caitlin Watkins of brings nearly a decade of Reiki practice, offers adult beginning ballet at the studio, and creates thoughtful, restorative experiences for our community—including a Couples Reflexology class this Valentine’s Day.

We’re grateful to host teachers who approach movement and healing with depth, care, and intention.

Comment below for more info on Caitlin’s Valentines Day offering, or sign up at the link in bio.

Most of us move at the pace our schedules demand, not the pace our bodies need.
Practices like Qigong train something si...
01/27/2026

Most of us move at the pace our schedules demand, not the pace our bodies need.

Practices like Qigong train something simple but radical: the ability to choose your pace — in the studio, and eventually, in daily life.

Join Hanna for Qigong · Tuesdays at 5:30 pm

01/26/2026

Anxiety doesn’t live only in our thoughts. It lives in the body.

When fear, grief, and anger stay unprocessed, the nervous system holds onto them, often showing up as tension, shallow breathing, fatigue, inflammation, or chronic stress.

In moments like this — when the news is heavy and the world feels unstable — being affected is not a weakness. It’s human. And tending to the body isn’t a way of turning away from what’s happening. It’s how we prevent the weight of it from lodging inside us.

Creating physical outlets for emotion through movement, breath, and other grounding practices helps the body metabolize stress so it doesn’t stay stored. Yoga can be one way to do that. Not to bypass what’s happening or “think positively,” but to give your body a chance to move, breathe, and regulate.

That doesn’t mean we stop caring, paying attention, or staying engaged. It means we’re supporting ourselves so fear doesn’t quietly take over our health, our sleep, or our capacity to show up.

If practicing in the studio feels supportive, we’d love to have you. If not, that’s okay too - practice at home, take a walk, breathe deeply, stretch, or simply pause and notice what your body needs.

01/25/2026

Strength and mobility are different, and you need BOTH!

Strength helps you generate force and feel supported. Mobility allows your joints to move through their full range with control. When one is missing, the body compensates. That’s often where pain, stiffness, or injury show up.

You see it all the time. People who are strong but don’t move well. People who are very mobile but don’t feel supported. The goal isn’t choosing one. It’s training both over time.

Aligned Strength with on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 8:30am is one way to work on this at River Studio through mat pilates and foam rolling.

But all of our classes and modalities at River Studio - from Vinyasa to Slow Flow, Ashtanga to Yin, Qigong to Pilates, and even ballet - can help you approach the same needs differently, through breath, load, repetition, and range of motion.

Check the schedule and choose the practice that supports what your body needs this week.

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307 S. Main Street
Leland, MI
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