Essential Yoga Studio

04/24/2026

Sincerely had a WONDERFUL day at Biz 417 Think Summit today! 🤓 The speakers were thoughtful, evocative, knowledgeable, and passionate - they encouraged us to ask ourselves the hard questions like:

- How can we Make Space to be of service and connect to people different from us?
- How can we lean into humility & curiosity in leadership?
- Can we set our egos aside to be lifelong learners instead of experts?
- What does it mean to unravel how we’ve always related to others in the name of Trust and Connection instead of Survival?
- Have you considered the Secret Sexiness of Systems that support your wellbeing? (Spoiler: you’ll have to get though the awkward phase first 😅…)
- What would it take for you to own your narrative so hard that you embrace your humanity with love and compassion?

And guess what I realized about halfway through the day?

Leadership and yoga - they’re the same thing! 🤯 Both practices require humility, courage, self-compassion, lifelong learning, connection, support and mentorship, and self-discipline. 💪

I’m grateful to have strengthened my leadership skills on the mat and behind the (front) desk today too!

Extra special thank you to my team at Leadership Springfield for the invitation, professional development opportunity, and for being the best company! 🫶

If you attended the Think Summit today, I’d love to hear about your fave session or speaker! 🤔

04/24/2026

GUYS.

THIS SUNDAY, we get to squish these little babies. 🥹

AND we get to do yoga in the flower field. 🌻

How cool is that?? Join us from 10-1130a by booking via our Events page here:

www.essential-yoga.com/events

04/24/2026

Yoga is for everybody. Every age, every experience level, every shape, every story.

At Essential Yoga Studio, we believe yoga isn’t about being the most flexible or holding the perfect pose, it’s about showing up for yourself just as you are. Whether it’s your first time or you’re returning to your practice, there’s a space here for you.

Come breathe, stretch, and move in a supportive, welcoming community that meets you where you are - because you belong here. 💜

Join us this week and experience it for yourself.

– Michele 🌷

04/22/2026

Last week, I had the absolute pleasure of sharing my heart and soul and promoting Essential through the simplyauthenticpodcast with Angie and Tonya. They asked thoughtful questions about my transition (ok, LEAP) from my career in nonprofit leadership to entrepreneurship, confidence as a skill building opportunity, what yoga teacher training looks like, the benefits of yoga, where to start, and what Essential offers. I’m endlessly grateful that this is where I got to start my podcast guest-ing and I hope it’s not where I end! 🤗

I’d love for you to take a listen! You can find it on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6m6NTi29uOTZQymoFtIISi?si=ilHFhBjSST2ArbCg--c-CQ

You can also find it on Apple Podcasts too!

Thank you for loving this Studio and this community enough to support me too. 🙏🥰

04/22/2026

So grateful for the opportunity to share my heart and soul and promote Essential at the same time! 🤗 Thank you, Tonya and Angie!! 💜

04/21/2026

This Sunday is our very first Yoga on the Farm of the year! 🤗

Join me (Sunni 👋) at 10a on Sunday 4/26 at Gooseberry Bridge Farm for gentle yoga and baby animal cuddles! All experience levels are welcome AND invited. Need to carpool? DM us and we’ll make it happen!

$30 gets you yoga and cuddles - and so much joy to carry you through the last week of April!

Book at the Events page of our website. 🐽

04/21/2026

We’re so excited to host Emi & Cecily for this unique Yoga Nidra offering! 🙌

04/21/2026

Community is at the heart of everything we do at Essential Yoga Studio.

It’s more than just showing up for class. It’s about showing up for each other. It’s the smiles when you walk in the door, the familiar faces, the conversations before and after class, and the shared moments that remind you that you’re not doing life alone.

Our community events are a beautiful extension of that connection, whether it’s gathering outside the studio, trying something new together, or simply spending time with people who get it. These moments are where friendships grow, confidence builds, and belonging truly comes to life.

If you’ve been thinking about joining us, this is your sign. Come be part of something more.

Check out our upcoming community events and sign up. We would love to have you with us.

– Michele 🌷

04/18/2026

We’re so grateful for the seeds our friends at Midtown Carnegie Library shared with us! If you’re still planning your garden, don’t forget to check out the Heirloom Seed Libraries through Springfield-Greene County Library District! 🌱💜

Your gardening journey starts at the library.

This display at Library Station is stocked with onion and potato starters, plus plenty more to get you growing. The Heirloom Seed Library is one of those hidden gems — stop by your local branch and see what you can dig up!

04/16/2026

Thanks for helping us bloom over here, Easel-y Amused! 🌸