Mindful Movement Yoga

03/30/2026

As April approaches, ask yourself:
How do I want to feel?
Not what do I need to achieve… but how do I want to experience my days?
More grounded?
More present?
More connected to your body?
Let your yoga practice support that intention.
Not as something to perfect—but as a space to return to yourself.
You don’t have to do it all.
You just have to begin… again.
See you on the mat.

Tuesday Schedule:
8:30AM~Vinyasa w/Kelli
8:00PM~Gentle Yoga w/Malissa

Register here:
www.mindfulmovementmonroe.com

03/30/2026

As March comes to an end, take a moment to notice how far you’ve come… not just in what you’ve done, but in how you’ve shown up.

Maybe you made it to your mat more.
Maybe you slowed your breath, even once.
Maybe you simply kept going on a day it felt hard.
That counts. It all counts.

Yoga reminds us that growth isn’t always loud or visible. Sometimes it’s quiet… subtle… a soft shift inward.

Before stepping into a new month, pause.
Breathe.
Acknowledge yourself.
You are allowed to be a work in progress and proud of where you are.

Monday Schedule:
10:00AM~Yin Yoga w/Malissa
6:00PM~Free Yoga at Frenchtown Township Community and Event Center w/Malissa. No need to register for this class. Just show up.

See you on the mat.

www.mindfulmovementmonroe.com

03/27/2026

We’re so excited to welcome Renee Hollister to the Mindful Movement Yoga community.

Renee Hollister is a sound and energy practitioner whose work is centered around helping people reconnect with their bodies through nervous system regulation, sound, and stillness. Her approach is gentle, grounded, and deeply supportive—creating a space where there’s nothing to “get right”… only an opportunity to slow down and begin trusting your internal experience again.
In her sessions, you’ll be guided out of the constant busyness of the mind and into a more present, regulated state—one that allows for true rest and restoration. Renee works from the belief that your body already holds the wisdom it needs… sometimes we just need space to listen.

As a Usui Reiki Master with training in sound facilitation and meditation, she brings both structure and intuition into her offerings—making her classes accessible whether you’re brand new or already have an established practice.

If you’ve been craving stillness, softness, or a deeper connection with yourself… her sessions are a beautiful place to begin.

Join here for her 4 week series:

Trust Your Experience ~ A 4-Week Journey into Safety, Awareness & Inner Connection.

Register here:

Meditation. Sound. Stillness.

03/26/2026

You don’t have to be flexible to start yoga… you just have to be willing to show up.

I've heard people tell me, “I can’t do yoga—I’m not flexible enough.” But the truth is, yoga isn’t about touching your toes… it’s about what you learn on the way down.

Yoga meets you exactly where you are—whether you’re stiff from long work days, tight from stress, or just looking for a moment to breathe. With consistent practice, flexibility does come—but so does so much more:

~ Less tension in your body.
~ Improved balance and strength.
~ Better sleep.
~A calmer, clearer mind.
~ A deeper connection to yourself.

You don’t need to look a certain way, move a certain way, or have any experience. You just need a body—and you already have one of those. ❤

If you’ve been curious but hesitant, consider this your invitation.
Come as you are. There’s a place for you here.

Weekend Schedule:
Friday:
10:00AM~Gentle Yoga w/Shannon

Saturday:
8:30AM~Yoga Flow w/Malissa
10:00AM~Gentle Yoga w/Malissa

Sunday:
8:30AM~Yoga Flow w/Kerry

Register here:
www.mindfulmovementmonroe.com

03/25/2026

New Class + Special Free Offering. ✨

I’m so excited to introduce you to our newest instructor, Kellee Conant!

Kellee is a local chiropractor and has been a group fitness instructor for over 14 years. She brings a deep passion for caring for the body—from the muscles you feel all the way down to the skeletal structure that supports you. Her approach is rooted in one powerful belief: proper movement is the key to preventing injury and staying active for life.

Join us for a FREE class on Tuesday, April 7th at 10:00 AM.

This is the perfect opportunity to meet Kellee, experience her teaching style, and give your body some much-deserved attention.

Her classes will focus on:
• Building strength and stability in the core.
• Supporting a healthy, resilient back.
• Improving mobility, alignment, and overall movement patterns.

All levels are welcome—whether you're just getting started or looking to move more mindfully and efficiently in your body.

Registeration is required.

Register here:
https://www.mindfulmovementmonroe.com/event-details-registration/align-stretch-and-strengthen-with-kellee

Following the free class, Kellee’s sessions will continue:
~Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10:00 AM.
~ Drop-ins or punch cards accepted.

This is a beautiful addition to your self-care routine—especially if you're looking to feel stronger, more supported, and more connected in your body.
We can’t wait for you to meet her.

Move gently. Live Fully. ❤
~Mindful Movement Yoga

03/24/2026

Sometimes the wound was never yours to carry.

It may have come from another’s words, another’s actions, or moments life placed on your path without your permission.
And still… the healing is yours.

In yoga, we don’t practice to erase what happened—we practice to meet it.
To sit with what is, without turning away.
To breathe into the tight spaces.
To soften where we once armored ourselves.

Healing is not about blame.
It is about choice.
Each time you step onto your mat, you choose awareness over avoidance.
You choose compassion over criticism.
You choose to tend to your inner world with care, patience, and truth.

The wound may not be your fault…
but the way you nurture your healing becomes your power.
Move gently.
Breathe deeply.
Trust that every small act of presence is stitching you back together.
We are rooting for you. ❤

Wednesday's Schedule:
6:00AM~Yoga w/Malissa (online only).
10:00AM~Gentle Yoga w/Malissa

Register here:
www.mindfulmovementmonroe.com

03/23/2026

Life has a way of turning everything upside down when we least expect it. One moment things feel steady… and the next, it’s like the ground shifts beneath your feet.

But just because life feels uncertain right now doesn’t mean it will stay that way.
Sometimes the disruption is the invitation.
A gentle nudge to pause, to look at things from a new perspective, to release what no longer fits, and to grow into something stronger, wiser, and more aligned.
What feels like chaos may actually be redirection.
What feels like loss may be making space.
Trust your instincts.
They are your quiet inner compass, always guiding you back to yourself—even when everything around you feels unfamiliar.
This moment is not your forever.
It’s just a turning point.
You got this. ❤

Tuesday Schedule:
8:30AM~Vinyasa w/Shannon
5:30PM~Beginner Yoga w/Malissa (collaboration with MCCC. Week 2 of 6.)
6:45PM~Yoga Flow w/Sandra
8:00PM~Gentle Yoga w/Sandra

Register here:
www.mindfulmovementmonroe.com

Move gently. Live fully.
~Mindful Movement Yoga

03/23/2026

The fifth Yama in yoga, Aparigraha, invites us into the practice of letting go.
Letting go of what we don’t need to carry.
Letting go of comparison, of control, of the stories that keep us feeling stuck.

We often hold on tightly—
to things, to expectations, to how we think life should look.
But peace is found in the softening… in the release.

Today, ask yourself:
~What can I loosen my grip on?
~ What would it feel like to trust, just a little more?

You don’t need to hold everything together.
You don’t need to carry it all.
There is freedom in enough.
There is lightness in letting go.
We are rooting for you. ❤

Mondays Schedule:
10:00AM~Yin Yoga w/Malissa (at the studio and online).
6:00PM~Gentle Yoga w/Malissa (Free event at Frenchtown Community and Event Center. 2621 North Dixie Hwy, Monroe, MI, United States, 48162)
No registration is required. Just show up and sign in.

Move gently. Live fully.
~Mindful Movement Yoga

Thank you for the inspiration, Bethany. ✨

03/20/2026

Brahmacharya, invites us into a life of balance.

It’s not about restriction…
It’s about awareness.
How are you spending your energy—physically, mentally, emotionally?
Are you pouring yourself into things that nourish you…
or into things that leave you feeling depleted?

Brahmacharya reminds us that our energy is sacred.
When we use it with intention, we create space for what truly matters.

Maybe today, balance looks like:
• Taking a pause instead of pushing through
• Saying no without guilt
• Choosing rest without explanation
• Moving gently instead of forcefully
This practice isn’t about doing less…
it’s about doing what aligns.

Where can you bring a little more balance into your life today?

Weekend Schedule:
Friday:
10:00am-Gentle Yoga w/Malissa

Saturday:
8:30am-Yoga Flow w/Malissa
10:00am-Gentle Yoga w/Shannon

Sunday:
8:30am-Vinyasa w/Kerry

Register her:
www.mindfulmovementmonroe.com

03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick’s Day ☘️

There is a beautiful Irish blessing:
“May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and the rains fall soft upon your fields.”

Yoga reminds us that life’s path isn’t something we force… it’s something we learn to walk with presence. When we slow down, breathe, and move with awareness, we begin to notice that the road really does rise to meet us.

Today, may your steps be steady, your breath be deep, and your heart open to the quiet blessings already around you. ☘️

Tuesday Schedule:
8:30AM~Vinyasa w/Kelli
5:30PM~Yoga for Beginners w/Malissa (collaboration with MCCC. Class 1 of 6).
6:45PM~Yoga Flow w/Sandra
8:00PM~Gentle Yoga w/Sandra

Move Gently. Live Fully.

Register here:
www.mindfulmovementmonroe.com

03/13/2026

Satya — Living in Truth
In yoga philosophy, Satya means truthfulness.
But it’s not about harsh honesty or perfection. It’s about living in a way that feels sincere and aligned with who you truly are.

Satya invites us to pause and ask ourselves:
What feels true in this moment?
Maybe the truth is that you’re tired.
Maybe it’s that you need movement, breath, or stillness.
Maybe it’s that you simply need a quiet space to reconnect with yourself.

On the mat, Satya reminds us to practice honestly —
not pushing beyond what the body is ready for,
not comparing ourselves to anyone else,
and allowing our practice to meet us exactly where we are.

Truth in yoga is gentle.
Truth is compassionate.
Truth is listening inward.

Wherever you are today, let your practice be real, steady, and kind.

Weekend Schedule:

Friday:
6:00AM~Yoga w/Malissa (online only).
10:00AM~Gentle Yoga w/April

Saturday:
8:30AM~Yoga Flow w/Malissa
10:00AM~Gentle Yoga w/Shannon

Sunday:
8:30AM~Yoga w/Kerry

Move gently. Live fully. ❤
~Mindful Movement Yoga

Register here:
www.mindfulmovementmonroe.com