Essential Yoga Studio

01/16/2026

Essential Yoga Studio is more than a place to take a yoga class. It’s a place to belong.

We know everyone comes to yoga for different reasons. Some just want a great class and a little time for themselves. Others are looking for connection, conversation, and a supportive space to grow. We’re here for both and everything in between.

We’ve intentionally created a community where people can show up exactly as they are. This month, that looks like meaningful experiences beyond the mat, including Embodied Her: Alchemy and Essence and our community-builder night, Board Games and Potluck.

If this sounds like what you’ve been looking for, check us out. Different kind of studio. Same intention: support, connection, and care.
–– Michele 🌷

01/15/2026

A little reminder of how simple (and still impactful) yoga practices can be even in the hardest days. 🙏

Book recommendations: Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, the Bhagavad Gita, and the Hatha Yoga Pradipika

What keeps you connected and committed to your practice when your humanity gets in the way of your spirituality? Comment here - I’d love to know! 🫶

01/14/2026

Happy Wednesday, angel babes! 👼

It’s been one of those weeks that won’t seem to slow down and I’m VERY much looking forward to Chair Yoga this morning to help with that! 🙌

I’m also feeling excited about our upcoming events - focused around softness, community-building, support, and devotion. 😍

For our girlfriends, we’ve still got room for you at Embodied Her this Saturday evening! 🤗

If you’re coming to our Potluck on Sunday, please book by end of day TOMORROW so we can choose a potluck theme and share it out! 🍲

Its been so interesting to see bookings come through for our new Peri/Menopause Support Group with our onsite Esthetician, Tiffany - this is something that she’s been wanting to open up for a long time and I’m excited we get to host such a supportive space! 💪

And, finally, Larissa and Ashish’s Kirtan event at the end of the month is going to be THE definition of bliss. I hope we’ll see you there! 😍

Check out all of our event details and grab your spot at the Events page of our website! ✨

01/13/2026

- Open Monday-Sunday
- MANY class time slots that start as early as 9am and as late as 7:30p on a couple days.

Join us on this sunny Tuesday to ✨awaken✨ your body. 🌞

We have room for you in our 10am, 11:30a, 5:30p and 7pm classes. 🙌🏼

Book online @ essential-yoga.com

xo, Rachel
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01/13/2026

What a cool opportunity to represent Essential Yoga Studio and support busy humans too! Win win!! 🙌💜

Start your conference day grounded and refreshed with Keys to Calm: Chair Yoga, sponsored by Katie Otto and USA Mortgage. This low impact, accessible session is designed to support mindfulness, reduce stress, and boost energy, helping you stay focused and balanced through long days of meetings, networking, and showings. Whether you’re new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, this session offers a moment to reset your body and mind.
📅 Wednesday, January 28 | 6:00–6:45 AM
🎟 Complimentary and open to all conference attendees
📝 RSVP required for headcount
RSVP for Keys to Calm: Chair Yoga when you register for the Winter Business Conference:
missourirealtor.org/winter

01/13/2026

Thinking about trying yoga? 💛

At Essential Yoga Studio, you don’t have to be flexible, experienced, or know all the poses. You just have to show up.

Our classes are welcoming, supportive, and designed to meet you where you are — whether you’re brand new, coming back after a break, or looking to deepen your practice. Come move, breathe, stretch, and maybe even make a few new friends along the way.

If you’ve been curious, this is your sign. Check out our new student special and come try a class with us. We’d love to have you in the studio. 🤍
–– Michele 🌷

01/11/2026

I’ve been thinking about (and feeling my way through) the heaviness of the world this week. In many of my classes, we talked about - and moved through together - the loss of Renee Good and the fear and anger it brought up in many of our bodies and communities. And over and over again, I felt SO GRATEFUL to be sharing my yoga practice with others. 💜

In moments like these, it matters so much how we care for our nervous systems, our communities, and ourselves. We CANNOT let our cups get empty - emptiness is no place to fight from (however peacefully we define the fight). 🙏

Yoga is not about bypassing what is happening. No, thank youuuu. 👎 It’s about meeting it with presence, clarity, and connection. 💪

If you are craving a space to breathe, ground, and remember who you are beneath the noise and in community, we’ve got you covered. Book a class and share your practice with us this week. 🧘‍♂️

And if you’re not? Know that you’re still not alone. 🫶

Sending you all the love this Sunday morning - may the long time sun shine upon you and remind you how capable and bright shining YOU are too. ☀️

01/09/2026

Yes, it’s a new year (technically) BUT nature says the new year is after hibernation. 🌲

If you needed a reminder that it’s okay to listen to that pull to rest more right now while everyone is making new year’s resolutions, here it is!

It’s not going to make you behind, it’s going to set you up for an incredible year.

Speaking of rest, tonight is Candlelight Flow at 6pm with Ashley - come flow and find your rest at the same time! 💜

Book online! Schedule is updated weekly. Slow and steady wins the race. 💪

xo, Rachel
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01/09/2026

At Essential Yoga Studio, community is at the heart of everything we do. 💜

We show up for ourselves and for each other. We celebrate wins, support challenges, and create space where everyone is welcome, exactly as they are.

Our studio is more than a place to practice yoga. It’s a community built on connection, encouragement, and shared growth. Whether you’re joining us for the first time or have been practicing for years, you’ll find support, friendship, and a sense of belonging here.

We’d love for you to be part of it. Join our community, move with us, and check out our upcoming classes and special events. We can’t wait to welcome you.

01/08/2026

Curious what all those check-in messages are for during your intro period? Am I just nosy or are they part of some greater sales scheme of mine? 😅 Spoiler alert: I wanna keep you around! 😉💜

01/07/2026

Hi! I have so many fun things to tell you about! 🤗

Winter is meant for gathering - for warmth, laughter, sharing, and slowing down together - or at least it makes this season feel a little warmer (ya know, on those days when Missouri isn’t 65 degrees in January 😅)

Over the next two weeks, Essential is hosting three community-centered events created to help you reconnect, soften, and feel supported. 🥰

This Sunday, Empowered with Shela’s Winter Sip & Swap invites you into an intentional afternoon of mindful exchange, cozy drinks, and sisterhood. Bring gently loved winter clothing, games, and accessories, leave with something new-to-you, and know that anything unclaimed will be donated to support women stepping into new chapters. 💪

Next Saturday, we welcome Racheal of Alchemt & Essence for Embodied Her: Coming Home. A new monthly offering: a gentle women’s circle of yoga, meditation, creative reflection, and release. This is space to listen inward, move softly, and reconnect with yourself in a supportive, inclusive setting. 🙌

And next Sunday, our January Community Builder opens the doors for all ages and all members of our community. Board games, puzzles, crafts, and a potluck-style afternoon designed for easy connection, creativity, and shared joy. Come for a bit or stay awhile! Never been to Essential but curious? Stop by and take a look around - I’m so happy to introduce you to our space! 🤗

If your heart has been craving community that feels fun and real, this is your invitation to join us. 💌

Details and Booking through the link in our bio (our Events page).

I can’t wait to gather with you!! 🫶