Jan 05

School Closing/Class Cancellation Policy

Hello! Just a reminder about our school closing and class cancellation policy.

When school is cancelled, yoga class is also cancelled for that area. For example, if school is closed in Roscommon, the Higgins Lake classes for that day will be cancelled. If school is closed in Grayling, the Grayling classes for that day will be cancelled. If school is closed in Grayling, but not in Roscommon, Grayling classes will be cancelled – but not Higgins Lake classes (and vice versa).

Let us know if you have any questions. Also note that we may not have time to update the Mindbody schedule the morning-of when school is cancelled – but we will try!

All the best,

-the STY crew

Jan 04

Saturday Class Update + Exciting News!

Hello friends!

We are very excited to announce that Stone Turtle Yoga has purchased the Grayling studio space!

For some time now, we have been looking for a place to permanently serve as a home for our growing yoga community in the Grayling area. This building was by far and away the best choice based on our criteria, and with some much needed improvements, we have no doubt that the space will evolve into a gorgeous, welcoming studio for our students. We are looking forward to a continued partnership with our friends at AuSable Dance Center, who remain the primary tenants of the building, and who graciously share the space with us.

Stone Turtle Yoga Grayling

As our plans for improvements become finalized in the coming  weeks and months, we will keep you posted and let you know of developments – stay tuned! In the meantime, we thank you for your patience as we continue to work through some of our issues with the space, including adequate heat for the Saturday morning class!

What does this mean for Higgins Lake classes? Nothing! Classes will continue in Higgins Lake at the Gerrish Township Hall in the fall and winter, and the Stone Turtle Day Lodge in the spring and summer.

If you have any questions or comments about this exciting transition for STY, please don’t hesitate to email mariahfrye@gmail.com.

Saturday Empower Yoga changes to Renewal Yoga

Effective this Saturday, January 6th, Empower Yoga on Saturdays at 9:30am with Patty in Grayling will change to Renewal Yoga. In light of this time of year, ripe with opportunity for laying groundwork, re-centering, and getting back to basics, we are genuinely thrilled to offer this opportunity to reconnect to your practice in a holistic, sustainable way.

Renewal Yoga is practiced at a deliberate, mindful pace; a bit slower and more intentional than Empower Yoga. Alignment cues and silence are offered as an opportunity to learn safely but also offers continuing students a mediative approach. This class includes breath work, foundational standing and balancing poses, the occasional gentle flow, plus reclined, seated, and restorative poses for cultivating relaxation. Looking for a weekend reset? Working through an injury or trying to heal? Or maybe you’re just looking to spend some time in your body and create space, awareness and peace of mind. Join us for Renewal Yoga – it’s just the thing to foster your own personal growth and enhance your yoga practice.

Thanks to all, and Namaste 🙂

Jan 02

Upcoming Events at Stone Turtle Yoga

Join us for these awesome upcoming events at Stone Turtle Yoga – Yoga Studio of the North!

Wednesday, January 3rd, 2018 at 6 PM – 7:15 PM: New Year YOGA and Essential Oils Workshop 
This beautiful practice of twists and inversions will cultivate clarity to set intention and goals for the new year. Using oils such as peppermint and lemon will help to open up your inner vision balancing mental and emotional focus. Join us to align more firmly in your beliefs and strengths. Everyone is welcome! Preregistration: $15. At door: $20. *Located at The Gift, a Wellness Community in Grayling (4304 E M72 Highway). Sign up here!

Saturday, January 20th, 2018 at 10:00 AM: Stretch & Slide, a Yoga-Ski Retreat!
Stretch and Slide begins at 10:00am with a yoga class at the Gerrish Township Municipal Building (1 mile south of XC Ski HQ), and continues with a full day ski/snowshoe rental and group lesson at 11:45am (facilities pass included!). Also included after the lesson is a homemade chili lunch (classic or vegetarian) at the Stone Turtle Day Lodge Café at Cross Country Ski Headquarters. Spend the rest of the day enjoying the serenity of the beautiful Michigan winter forests on the pristinely groomed Headquarters ski trails, or relaxing with a mug of hot cocoa by the Stone Turtle Day Lodge fireplace! All are invited to participate, including novices to yoga, skiing or both. Over a $65 value for $45 ($35 if you have your own equipment). There will be an opportunity to change from yoga clothes into ski clothes before the ski lesson, and XC Ski Headquarters has a great selection of ski clothing if you need to get outfitted before the lesson!  To pre-register (recommended but not required), click here or call 800-832-2663.
Saturday, February 17th, 2018 at 10:00 AM: Stretch & Slide, a Yoga-Ski Retreat!
Stretch and Slide begins at 10:00am with a yoga class at the Gerrish Township Municipal Building (1 mile south of XC Ski HQ), and continues with a full day ski/snowshoe rental and group lesson at 11:45am (facilities pass included!). Also included after the lesson is a homemade chili lunch (classic or vegetarian) at the Stone Turtle Day Lodge Café at Cross Country Ski Headquarters. Spend the rest of the day enjoying the serenity of the beautiful Michigan winter forests on the pristinely groomed Headquarters ski trails, or relaxing with a mug of hot cocoa by the Stone Turtle Day Lodge fireplace! All are invited to participate, including novices to yoga, skiing or both. Over a $65 value for $45 ($35 if you have your own equipment). There will be an opportunity to change from yoga clothes into ski clothes before the ski lesson, and XC Ski Headquarters has a great selection of ski clothing if you need to get outfitted before the lesson!  To pre-register (recommended but not required), click here or call 800-832-2663.
Hope to see you there!
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