Soleil Lune Yoga Center, LLC

12/01/2025

So… What Is the Subtle Body, Really?

In yoga philosophy, the subtle body is the part of you that doesn’t show up on an X-ray but absolutely shows up in your life.

It’s the energetic architecture behind your thoughts, breath, mood, intuition, and the mysterious ability to know someone’s annoying energy is approaching before they even speak.

Technically speaking, the subtle body includes:
✨ Prana — your life force (the reason you feel alive, not just awake-ish)
✨ Nadis — energetic pathways, like rivers that carry prana where it needs to go
✨ Chakras — major energy centers that help organize expression, emotion, and instinct
✨ Vayus — directional flows of energy, because even prana needs a GPS
✨ Koshas — the layers of your being, from physical to blissful
✨ Mind + emotion patterns — yes, those count too

In short: the subtle body describes everything happening beneath the physical poses—the invisible, energetic, emotional, intuitive you that actually drives your practice.

And here’s the kicker

It’s not about believing in unicorns, light beams, or rainbow wheels (unless you’re into that).
It’s about noticing how breath changes your mood, how focus changes your body, and how energy moves through you whether you’re paying attention or not.

The subtle body is the why behind how yoga works.

Asana is the doorway.

Breath is the key.

Awareness is the light switch.

And tuning into all of that isn’t “woo”—it’s just learning to listen to the parts of yourself that don’t shout… they whisper.

11/30/2025

🧘‍♂️ Think all yoga studios are serene temples full of whispers, waterfalls, and tight-lipped smiles?

Yeah… not us.

Meet our weird, wonderful, barefoot, slightly-sweaty, often-sarcastic crew. We’ve been doing this for over 24 years—aka since yoga was still being confused with yogurt. We're not a fad. We’re not a franchise. We’re not flawless. And we’re definitely not faking it.

✨ We’re a community. A real one.

Not a curated-for-Instagram, matching-outfits kind of community. The kind that laughs, cries, swears a little, and still shows up anyway.
We believe yoga is a lifestyle—not just something you do between errands. It’s a practice of transformation, earned through commitment, discomfort, discovery, and showing up when you’d rather be horizontal with Netflix.

Our vibe? Equal parts sacred and salty.

We’ll talk philosophy one moment and joke about your mat being possessed the next. We believe in the healing power of sweat, connection, and a well-timed F-bomb.

🔥 Our studio is warm (literally—we keep it at a cozy 82°) and welcoming (because humans are better when they feel seen).

You won’t find trendy, turbo-speed, flash-mob yoga here. But you will find real humans, real teachings, and yes—we offer hands-on assists. (WITH consent, of course. We’re yogis, not creeps.)

We’re here to walk the path with you—warts, wisdom, and all.

We’ll challenge you, support you, and probably make you laugh during savasana (sorry in advance). Whether it’s your first class or your five-hundredth, we’ll be here, barefoot and excited to cheer you on.

So no, we’re not what you think yoga studios are.

We’re better.

Messy. Magic. Real. And ready for you.

🌀 Let’s get bent.

💬 Drop a “Namaste, weirdos” in the comments if you’re into transformation with a side of sarcasm.

11/29/2025

✨ Schedule Change Alert (Because the Universe Loves a Plot Twist) ✨

Starting the week of December 1, we’re switching things up. Think of it as cosmic restructuring… or just a regular schedule change, whatever helps you sleep at night.

🗓️ TUESDAYS • 6PM — With Justine
Yes, that Justine. The one who wandered through Bikram and every hot yoga room she could find before finally realizing Soleil Lune was basically her spiritual GPS destination. She’ll bring you grounding, humor, and the occasional existential revelation—wrapped in that sweet “I swear yoga is magic” energy.

🗓️ SUNDAYS • 9AM — With Beth
Your new Sunday morning hero. She’ll ease you into your day with the kind of warmth that almost makes forgetting your coffee at home feel okay. Almost.

So grab your calendar, your phone reminders, your color-coded planner—whatever organizational system keeps your life from unraveling—because this new flow begins Dec 1.

We can’t wait to see you on the mat, slightly more rested on Tuesdays and mildly confused-but-committed on Sunday mornings.

11/28/2025

Meet Trish - Studio & Yoga School Owner

Trish's internal fire runs hot and fuels her daily passion for yoga and overall wellness. She has zero tolerance for bu****it and loves to meet people who'll engage with her beyond the surface niceties. You can expect her classes to be a brilliant reflection of how she lives her life - Intensely.

She will challenge you in class - not for the glory of a good workout, but because she wants you to go deep and learn something. You will sweat A LOT. You will learn A LOT about yourself.

You will hear her use swear words, carefully curated meaningful playlists or silence as the backdrop, and you will also melt into the sweetest Savasana ever earned at the end of her classes.

For over 23 years Trish has been a constant presence in the Lake Country Yoga Community sharing her knowledge as a teacher, holding space as a studio owner, and learning alongside her community as a forever yoga student.

She has her 10,000-hr ERYT, YACEP, LMNOP or whatever the f our stupid Yoga Alliance initials are supposed to be.

Bottom line here…. Trish Washburn has been around the yoga block and is QUALIFIED to teach.

Trish is a rare gem, folks.

Get BENT with her and sign up here!

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving, Dear Yogis

On this day of gratitude, we want to pause, breathe, and recognize the incredible gift of you. Our community is more than a collection of mats on a floor—you are the heart, the warmth, and the steady pulse that makes this studio feel like home.

Thank you for showing up with open hearts, curious spirits, wobbly balance, strong intention, soft edges, and everything in between. Thank you for the laughter, the tears, the deep breaths, the brave beginnings, and the quiet transformations we witness every single day. Thank you for trusting us with your practice and for weaving your presence into this space in a way only you can.

May your day be filled with nourishment, connection, and moments of stillness that remind you of the abundance already within and around you. May you feel grounded in love, lifted by gratitude, and wrapped in the gentle knowing that you are part of something meaningful and beautifully human.

From our hearts to yours—
Happy Thanksgiving.

We are endlessly grateful for this community, and for you.

With love and blessings,
Your Soleil Lune Yoga Family

11/26/2025

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11/25/2025

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11/24/2025

Meet Justine

Justine completed her 200-hour teacher training right here at Soleil Lune, but her yoga journey began back in 2014 when she bravely stepped into the world of Bikram and hot yoga—because nothing says “self-care” like voluntarily sweating in a room the temperature of a toaster. In 2015, she found her true yoga home at Soleil Lune, where the practice offered her something far deeper than a good sweat: a grounding, transformative way of living both on and off the mat.

Moved by the realization that yoga has a sneaky way of rearranging your inner world (in the best way), Justine teaches with the hope of sparking that same curiosity in her students. Her classes blend a flowing, fun Vinyasa style with an open heart, a steady spirit, and just enough challenge to remind you you’re alive.

Off the mat, you’ll likely find Justine exactly where you’d expect a woman of deep faith, sharp organization, and impeccable hair to be: at the library, on a run, sipping Stone Creek coffee, or wrangling life alongside her husband and three kids. She loves God above all else, lives for checking boxes (don’t we all?), and is a proud rule follower—because someone has to keep the world from descending into chaos.
Justine will never have a hair out of place, but she will help you unravel with grace, strength, and a smile. Come flow with her and feel what’s possible when heart, humor, and devotion meet on the mat.

Beginning December 2nd you can find Justine leading the Tuesday evening Vinyasa classes 6-7:15pm!!🤩

11/11/2025

Veterans Day Reflection🇺🇸 🕊️🇺🇸

Today, we pause to honor those who have carried the weight of service — the ones who have stood in places of courage, discipline, and sacrifice so that others may stand in peace.

Yoga teaches us to breathe through discomfort, to ground in chaos, to find stillness in the storm. In no way does our practice take away from the depth of their service — rather, it invites us to reflect, to cultivate gratitude, and to embody the peace they have helped protect.

May today be a reminder to move with reverence and gratitude — for the freedom to breathe deeply, to live fully, and to share space in peace.

To all who have served: thank you. May your hearts find rest, your bodies find ease, and your spirits find home.

We are forever grateful.

🙏

11/10/2025

🔥 Sacred Rage 🔥

Ah, anger — the emotion we’ve all been taught to hide under a thin layer of “I’m fine.” But here’s the truth: anger has a place in the practice. Making time and space for your sacred rage is not only allowed — it’s necessary.

In Yoga philosophy, we talk a lot about presence and compassion, but compassion doesn’t mean complacency. There’s a sacred kind of rage that rises when we witness injustice, loss, or erasure — a righteous fire that says, “No more.” This isn’t about throwing things or spiraling into chaos; it’s about honoring that flame as the energy of truth-seeking and transformation.

When we step on the mat, we’re not just stretching muscles — we’re creating space for what’s been held too long. Sometimes that space fills with peace. Other times… it fills with fury. Both are divine teachers.

Anger, when held with awareness, becomes fuel for clarity, for reclaiming what’s been lost, for acting from purpose instead of reaction. It’s not something to get rid of — it’s something to listen to.

So next time that sacred spark flares up — breathe, ground, and let it speak. Rage can be holy when it burns for truth. 🔥

11/09/2025

✨ Embodiment ✨

Spoiler alert: embodiment isn’t about looking like a yogi — it’s about being one. It’s messy, alive, nonlinear, and sometimes looks less like a graceful flow and more like rolling around on the floor humming to yourself (which, for the record, totally counts).

Real embodiment asks you to process, move, sing, write, connect, discuss — and then come back to the work. It asks for patience, for integration, for moments of stillness between the movement. Some days, it looks like a sweaty, cathartic flow. Other days, it’s lying in the grass staring at clouds and remembering that you’re part of something bigger.

Yoga philosophy reminds us that the body is the vehicle of awareness — not a project to perfect, but a portal to wisdom. What embodiment looks like for you may shift from one breath to the next, and that’s the point.

So move, drum, sing, dance, rest. Let it all be sacred. And please, find a studio that actually teaches you something — not just another place demonstrating fancy choreography. You deserve more than aesthetics. You deserve embodiment.

11/08/2025

What does your mind’s voice whisper to you in the moment of giving up in your practice?? The specific inner chatter that urges you to tap out is the signal that you fallen into your default zone.

I can’t.
I shouldn’t.
I don’t want to.
This is too much.
Dispose is crazy/wrong/stupid; I don’t need to do this.
I’ve done enough, no need to push it.
I’m the exception; this won’t work for me.
I’m no good at this.

You want to start paying attention when you’ve entered your default zone, because recognizing it is where the possibility for transformation lies. A pose is the perfect opportunity to confront what you do when things get hard. You’ll notice that what comes up in the moment of giving up is just a bunch of words. Just words. YOU give words their power. You act and don’t act based on the conversation in your head. You empower those conversations and then act accordingly.

You may wish to consider how your thoughts don’t have to be directly connected to action. You have thoughts, but you are NOT your thoughts. They definitely don’t have to run the show.

You can take conscious action in the face of any thought or inner conversation if you are alert, present, and aware that it’s there. YOU have ALL the power. You decide what you do in the moment of wanting to give up.

What would your practice, and your life for that matter, look like if you did not empower the noise in your head?

# surfyoursoul