The Mat

01/24/2026

Happy Friday, yogis! Or should we say Fri-YAY?? Raise your hand if you got out in the sun today! 🙌 It's sunny days like this that remind us how nice it is to get up, get out, and get moving.

If that sounds like your idea of a good time, join us! We have two nature-based retreats to help you reconnect with you + your mother (Mother Earth, that is).

FEB 6 - 7
THE WINTER PAUSE | a ONE NIGHT yoga retreat in North Idaho

Join us in two weeks for an extended self-care moment on the shores of Lake Cocolalla. We'll meet for a cozy dinner Friday evening, then rest + digest with guided meditation and sound healing.
Saturday we'll wake with a morning practice, enjoy breakfast, then hit the hills with our snowshoes at Schweitzer Mountain. Pizza + laughter apres shoe 👌
REGISTER HERE: https://www.themat.info/event-details/the-winter-pause-a-mat-mini-retreat-at-cocolalla-lake

MARCH 22 - 26
SHIFT YOUR VISION | SEDONA SPRING 2026

There's something magical about the sunny southwest ( ). We're turning up the magic with an extended retreat in Sedona, AZ.
Think yoga flowing - river floating - day hiking - food eating - memory making - vortexing kinda magic ✨🌵🏜
DETAILS HERE: https://www.themat.info/event-details/sedona-spring-2026

DM us questions or submit an inquiry online.

12/31/2025

A special thank you for being a member of The Mat...

Join Barb for a sound bath to ring in The New Year! Monday, January 5 6:30pm

12/30/2025

Week happening Mat

12/23/2025

Ready to find your zen with a friend? At The Mat, we value community and connection over basically *everything*

In the spirit of TOGETHERNESS, we'll start 2026 with another PARTNER YOGA CHALLENGE!

Grab your OMMie and sign up now: https://wix.to/JXGk4rl

12/22/2025

12/17/2025

Still looking for the perfect gift for that special yogi in your life? It seems like a grippy mat, cork blocks, and quick dry pants don't communicate how much you appreciate them.

Give the gift of experience with an extra sweet Mat Mini Retreat ❄️
Join us for a one night retreat (Friday, Feb. 6 to Saturday, Feb. 7) on the shores of Cocolalla Lake in Bonner County, ID.

We'll gather Friday evening for an evening of reflection, gentle movement, sound meditation, and nourishing food.

Saturday, we'll rise with yoga, meditation, wholesome breakfast, and a group snowshoe on Schweitzer. Our retreat will wrap with casual dinner apres shoe, with plenty of time to travel home.

Full details and registration here: https://wix.to/OB1YkoK

12/12/2025

As the nights grow longer, the days grayer, and the light shorter, we've been scrolling through our sunny Sedona memories to feel connected to the light.

A common theme among the yogis that adventured with us in October was a need to feel more grounded. Grounded in body, life, and energy. It's in the fall and winter seasons that we begin to shift to actions of stablility, being cared for, and staying connected... all necessities for a grounded life.

Of course, it's always a good time to reconnect with the grounding energy of the earth's red dirt. Join us March 2026 for another scenic ride through one of our country's most beautiful backdrops. Immerse yourself in the stunning landscape of Sedona with thoughtful adventures that promise to bring you to the gift of the present moment.

more details here: https://wix.to/K1YG1IP

12/10/2025

On the darkest night of the year, we’re invited to slow down, soften, and listen a little more closely to the quiet places inside ourselves.

Join The Mat Community and Pose Yoga as we gather to celebrate the return of longer days and shorter nights.

❄️Sunday 12/21❄️
This Winter Solstice gathering with Kristen and Joyful Pose Yoga blends gentle mysticism with grounded, nourishing practice in a space to unwind the year, reflect, and reconnect with what feels true.

❄️4:30 Gentle Therapeutic Yoga❄️

a 75 minute yoga practice to rest, connect + revitalize your energy.
Suitable for yogis of all levels... including those that are brand new, overcoming injury, enduring chronic pain, or just need a practice to unwind from stress.

This is a community favorite on our schedule! To view Kristen's other offerings at The Mat, visit us here: https://wix.to/6Nm6T93

❄️6:00 Winter Solstice Practice + Sound Bath❄️

We’ll move through journaling, mindful movement, focused attention, and contemplation, all held within the healing resonance of a restorative sound bath.

Together, we’ll follow the ancient rhythm of turning inward — releasing what’s ready to go, receiving what’s longing to arrive, and welcoming the slow return of the light.

❄️Purchase your ticket for the solstice practice here: https://www.themat.info/event-details/winter-solstice-at-the-mat
Monthly unlimited members can save when registering through this link ☝️

🫶🕯️Monday 12/22🕯️🫶
🕯️6:30pm Candlelit Meditation🕯️

Settle further into the winter season with a gentle focused meditation: trataka, or candle gazing. After a gentle seated practice to ease your body and mind, you'll be guided to turn your focus to the flame of a candle. Suitable for yogis of all levels, this form of meditation has proven benefits for your eye health, focus, mental clarity, restfulness + stress management.

🕯️This is a pay-what-you-can practice. Space is limited.
To purchase your tickets in advance, register here: https://www.themat.info/event-details/candlelit-slow-flow-meditation-2

Our Winter Schedule is full of offerings to keep your spirits merry + bright.
To view our full event schedule, visit us at: https://wix.to/b2t6qs5

12/08/2025

🤓❓Did you know that pelvic floor health
🦶 STARTS in your FEET 🦶

Building and maintaining foot dexterity is one of the primary ways to develop intuitive strength in your deep core.

In each of Erin's Pilates Core Express classes, we start with lower body activation in the feet, femurs and hip sockets to promote core strength that keeps you moving and grooving when you're not seated or lying down.

What's amazing is that everyBODY benefits from these simple, activating movements. Not complicated, not fussy... just effective exercises that keep you happy from the floor to your core.

Join Erin on Wednesdays at 11:45am
Save your spot here: https://wix.to/fO2qDkl

12/03/2025

Here at The Mat, our instructors have a magical way of guiding, encouraging, and uplifting members to push for those last two reps!

If you need a little oomph on a Monday, look no further than Stina's CORE + Restore class. A lil bit of core... a lil bit of rest... it's the perfect class to start your week STRONG.

Every Monday at 11:45
Save your spot here: https://wix.to/67YebK9

12/02/2025

Our last Yoga STRONG demo of the year is 💥THIS WEEKEND!💥

Yoga STRONG is a 6 week strength series that blends traditional yoga asana, pranayama, philosophy + light resistance to boost your practice and connect to the STRENGTH you already have.

Join us for our demo day and SAVE on your 2026 STRONG plan.

Save your spot here: https://wix.to/WAlswDO

12/01/2025

Do you know the best way to activate your deep core?
Laughing 🤭🤣

Okay, maybe that's not true. But it's an undisputed fact that if you *enjoy* your workout you are much more like to *do* your workout.

Whether you're...
🏋️‍♀️a seasoned gym rat looking for ways to improve core stability
🐥an exercise novice seeking uncomplicated guidance
👩‍💻a keyboard devotee, needing a mid-day reset

Join Erin + The Mat Community for your new favorite workout: Pilates Core Express
Every Wednesday at 11:45am

details here: https://wix.to/fO2qDkl