In this experiential class, we’ll explore the body through its fascial connections using a blend of self-massage, gentle holds, and exploratory movement. By working with key “stations” in the system, we’ll unwind layers of tension and reawaken natural ease in how the body organizes itself.
Rather than isolating individual muscles, this practice emphasizes the continuity of the whole body. As sensation and movement begin to spread through these interconnected pathways, you may notice reduced tension, improved mobility, and a sense of buoyancy in both posture and movement.
This class is accessible to all levels and offers both immediate relief and practical tools for moving with greater comfort and connection.
Yoga Trainer at Circle Yoga Shala, Circle Yoga Shala
Stela is a yoga teacher, educator, and long-time student of Yoga and Ayurveda.
She has been part of the Shala community since 2017, contributing to teacher trainings, yoga therapy programs, and retreats, as well as supporting curriculum development and program design.
Find your rhythm. Unlock your power. Ready to shake off lower-body tension and build serious strength? Mountain Pulse is a fiery, fast-paced flow designed to deeply dive into your hips and hamstrings. Driven by an uplifting rhythmic beat, this high-energy class blends dynamic mobility work with deep, active opening. You’ll leave feeling grounded, spacious, and vibrating with peak energy.
Adventure to the highest point in Arkansas, the Natural State. Together, we take a short mindful hike and share a grounding yoga practice focused on standing postures among the trees. No mat needed! Wear supportive shoes and layers if necessary for the weather. This is a "heart-warming, fresh air" 💖 kinda experience. No experience is required.
Founder of Circle Yoga Shala, Yoga Therapist, Circle Yoga Shala
Holly Krepps is a masterful teacher, wisdom mentor, and the visionary founder of Circle Yoga Shala, a renowned wisdom school nestled in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas. She's also a mother and horsewoman. With over thirty years of immersion in ancient wisdom, contemplative study... Read More →
Friday October 16, 2026 9:30am - 10:30am CDT Soul Room
This class explores fundamental movement patterns often left behind in adult practice: skipping, jumping, crawling, and balancing. Through simple, accessible progressions, you’ll reconnect with the body’s natural coordination and capacity for varied, adaptable movement. The focus is on direct experience. We’ll build strength, mobility, and awareness while reintroducing a sense of ease and responsiveness in the body. Expect to move in different planes, work with balance and timing, and engage your whole system in ways that carry into everyday life. Also, expect to laugh and access genuine joy!
Enjoy a challenging yoga flow while practicing 'focus techniques' to heighten awareness and sensitivity. We’ll dive into the depth of our intention and build a fluid practice dedicated to returning to our malleable ebb and flow. Crystal will share selections from the book "Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience" and offer moments to journal. Bring your yoga mat, water, journal, and pen.
Founder of Circle Yoga Shala, Yoga Therapist, Circle Yoga Shala
Holly Krepps is a masterful teacher, wisdom mentor, and the visionary founder of Circle Yoga Shala, a renowned wisdom school nestled in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas. She's also a mother and horsewoman. With over thirty years of immersion in ancient wisdom, contemplative study... Read More →
Friday October 16, 2026 1:30pm - 2:45pm CDT Rock Patio
Spend a sacred afternoon reconnecting with your heart, your breath, and the deeper rhythms of your life. This heart-opening yoga experience is inspired by the Celtic Triple Goddess—Maiden, Mother, and Crone—ancient archetypes that reflect the natural cycles of becoming, creating, and transforming. Through mindful movement, gentle heart-opening postures, breathwork, meditation, and reflective ritual, you’ll be guided to explore these energies within yourself.
The Maiden invites curiosity and new beginnings, the Mother embodies nourishment and creation, and the Crone offers wisdom, truth, and deep inner knowing.
This afternoon practice is designed to soften what feels heavy, awaken what feels closed, and reconnect you to the steady intelligence of your heart. Expect a nourishing flow that balances gentle strength with spacious rest, leaving you feeling open, grounded, and more fully yourself. You will learn:
• The meaning and symbolism of the Celtic Triple Goddess: Maiden, Mother, Crone • Heart-opening yoga postures that support emotional release and vitality • Breath and mindfulness practices to cultivate presence and self-compassion • How to honor personal cycles of growth, rest, and transformation • Simple reflective practices to integrate awareness into everyday life
Props Needed: Please bring: • Yoga mat • Two blocks • Bolster (recommended, optional) • Blanket • Journal and pen (optional for reflection) • Water bottle
Arrive as you are and allow the afternoon to become a doorway back into your heart—where strength, softness, and wisdom meet.
Drift into deep relaxation as you float effortlessly on the water, surrounded by the soothing sounds of crystal singing bowls and an ethereal soundtrack with Florence Love. Choose to relax on a floating raft or immerse yourself more fully using pool noodles—one supporting your head and one beneath your legs—for a uniquely weightless experience. As you're gently guided into meditation, the subtle movement of the water and the healing sounds become part of the practice, inviting your body and mind into deep rest. No experience is necessary. Simply settle in and enjoy one of YOTM's signature offerings.
What students will learn: Come as you are — no art experience needed. In this playful class, we'll draw, paint, and create together in ways that spark real connection, genuine laughter, and a little joy. You'll leave with something made by hand and a few new friends.
You should come because creating with joy is healing, and we all need meaningful connections.
Class level: No experience needed.
Supplies will be provided for an additional $20 add-on fee.
Mary Fennel is an abstract artist who creates earth-inspired paintings and botanical artworks. Some works are embedded with dried flowers, dirt, and other organic materials, where nature becomes both subject and medium. Others rely on texture and color alone to evoke the calm, grounded... Read More →
Friday October 16, 2026 4:30pm - 5:45pm CDT Soul Room
Founder of Circle Yoga Shala, Yoga Therapist, Circle Yoga Shala
Holly Krepps is a masterful teacher, wisdom mentor, and the visionary founder of Circle Yoga Shala, a renowned wisdom school nestled in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas. She's also a mother and horsewoman. With over thirty years of immersion in ancient wisdom, contemplative study... Read More →
