Join Essential Yoga Studio as we host Tonya Hockett for a powerful practice that combines movement, breathwork, meditation, and mantra to help you release stress, recharge your energy, and reconnect to your true self.
Kundalini Yoga combines pranayama (breathwork), movement, mantra (sound vibration), and meditation to shift & awaken energies within and around the body. Find your center as you are guided through breathwork, energy releasing postures, meditation, and sound to ground, rejuvenate and recharge your body and soul. Experience mindfulness, release built up tension, and raise your vibrations to reconnect with your limitless potential. This practice is open to all levels and experiences.
Tonya is a 200RYT, 200HR YTT Kundalini Yoga, Certified Expert Level Sound Healer, & Reiki Master Instructor.
Complementary hot tea and water provided; dress comfortably for movement.
$30 per person. Please book your spot in advance.
Join Essential Yoga Studio's owner & instructor Sunni Nutt for a six-session series centered around the inspiration and embodiment of some of our favorite poses' mythological origin stories.
Each thought-provoking 2-hour session combines storytelling, embodied practice, and deep reflection to bring new meaning to familiar asanas (poses).
What to Expect in each Session:
- 30 minutes of settling in with mythological storytelling and practice preview
- 60 minutes of guided movement, breathwork, and meditation
- 15 minutes of restorative sound healing with crystal singing bowls
- 10-15 minutes of closing integration and discussion
The Six Sessions:
- Warriors of Light - Explore Virabhadrasana I, II & III (the Warrior poses) through the fierce devotion of Virabhadra - and Shiva's opportunity to embrace humility, surrender, and forgiveness
- The Great Flood - Embody Matsyasana and Navasana (Fish and Boat poses) while discovering Manu's tale of faith and the ripple effects of our actions
- The Leap of Faith - Journey into Hanumanasana (Monkey pose) through Hanuman's devotion to Shakti and Rama and his path to remembering his Divinity
- Desert Awakening - Find transformation in Ustrasana (Camel pose) guided by Vishwamitra's wilderness revelation and devotion to his own spiritual practice
- Abundance Embodied - Practice Gomukhasana (Cow Face pose) while honoring Kamendhenu, the divine cow of plenty, and embody our purpose from a place of boundaried love
- Cosmic Rest - Surrender into Balasana (Child's pose) through Makendaya's vision of universal destruction and rebirth
All bodies, ages, and experience levels welcome. Whether you're new to yoga or have practiced for years, these sessions are designed to supoprt your where you are. Modifications and variations are always offered to ensure every body can participate fully and safely.
Each participant will receive a comprehensive reference guide that grows with you throughout the series, creating a personal collection of mythology, poses, and insights to carry forward in your practice.
Each session stands alone as a complete experience, or join us for the full journey of mythic exploration. Leave feeling inspired with fresh perspective on poses you thought you knew, carrying their sacred stories into your personal practice.
Investment: $40 per individual session | Complete series: $200 (that's like getting a session for free!)
Dates & times of sessions:
- October 4, 3-5p
- October 18, 2-4p
- November 2, 1-3p
- November 15, 2-4p
- December 7, 1-3p
- December 20, 2-4p
Choose any or all sessions as you move through the checkout process.
15 spots available. Advanced registration required.
Questions? Reach out to Sunni at (417) 619-3317 or sunnshineyogallc@gmail.com.
Join us for an intentional winter gathering designed to cultivate connection, reduce consumption, and celebrate the beauty of community care. The Winter Sip & Swap invites women to come together to refresh their wardrobes and winter wellness items in a mindful, sustainable way—by exchanging what we no longer need for what our sisters are ready to pass forward.
What to Bring
Participants are encouraged to bring:
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Gently loved winter clothing
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Mystical items such as oracle decks, tarot cards, crystals, and spiritual books
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Winter enrichment items including puzzles, games, craft kits, and other activities that support presence and nourishment during the colder months
All items should be gently used and in good condition.
What to Expect
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A welcoming space to explore new-to-you items from your community
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Two dressing areas with full-length mirrors
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Warm, cozy, non-alcoholic beverages crafted to support winter wellness
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Space for soft conversation, connection, and shared magic
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An opportunity to meet new sisters and strengthen community ties
Community Impact
All unclaimed items at the end of the event will be donated to the Junior League of Springfield to support women in transition and rising into new chapters of their lives.
Join Us
Come experience a nourishing evening of sustainability,
connection, and seasonal renewal.
Reserve your spot today and step into the warmth of winter
sisterhood.
Reservation required by Friday, December 19th. Choose your pricing ($5, $10, or $15) at checkout.
Welcome to Conscious Conversations, a donations-based, non-movement-focused community builder open to all, held one Saturday a month from 115-215p.
Do you want to cultivate a deeper connection to yourself, connect with like-spirited community members, and learn something along the way? We've got you!
At this monthly gathering, you can expect:
- Vegan snacks, hot tea, water
- An educational or conversational topic around spirituality, yoga philosophy, and supportive practices
- A safe, welcoming environment to practice svadhyaya (self-study)
Advanced booking required. Choose your donation amount - from $0 to $15 - at checkout to help support the cost of food, tea, and facilitator's time.
Conscious Conversations will evolve as we move forward and we can't wait see how it does! Always open to all!
Dates include:
- September 20; 115-215p
- October 25; 115-215p
- November 22; 115-215p
- December 27; 115-215p
Feel welcome to book all dates together or one at a time as your availability allows!
A winter immersion to cleanse, connect, and come home to your true power.
Join us for Essential Empowerment, an 8-week journey weaving together the science of gut health and the teachings of yoga. This experience is designed to guide you into deeper connection with your body, your intuition, and your inner truth — empowering you to understand what truly nourishes and supports you.
Through this season of devotion, you’ll move through a full body and intuition reset — beginning with a gentle devotional detox, flowing into an elimination and reintroduction process, and grounding into the ancient teachings of the Eight Limbs of Yoga. Each week offers both education and embodiment — pairing practical tools for gut healing with spiritual yoga practices to harmonize your mind, body, and spirit.
What You’ll Experience
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Custom gut-healing support from nutritionist & holistic health coach Shela Roles, including your detox plan, personalized elimination guidance, and support through reintroduction.
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Weekly discussions and intentional practices led by Sunni Nutt & Shela Roles, blending holistic education and embodied wisdom.
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Weekly gut health education, yoga practices, meditations, recipes, and holistic tools inside your private virtual portal hosted by Empowered With Shela.
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Lifetime access to the course portal — revisit the material, recipes, and teachings anytime.
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In-person and virtual options available — join us from anywhere in your healing journey.
Your 8-Week Journey
Week 1 | Devotional Detox
Cleanse and prepare the body through juicing and gentle purification.
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Pratyahara & Yoga Nidra — turning inward, releasing external noise.
Weeks 2–5 | Elimination
Eliminate common gut disruptors while rebuilding inner strength and awareness.
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Week 2: Pranayama (Breath of Fire) — burning away what no longer serves & disrupts your balance.
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Week 3: Cooling Breath & Adaptogens — learning what heals & restoring balance through daily nourishment.
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Week 4: Asana & Yin Yoga — moving energy through the body to support digestion and flow.
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Week 5: Dharana & Fire Meditation — cultivating focus and discipline through Ashtanga-inspired practice.
Weeks 6–8 | Reintroduction
Slowly reintroduce foods while deepening your connection to presence and intuition.
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Week 6: Dharana & Plant Meditation — mindful concentration and awareness.
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Week 7: Dhyana & Intuitive Eating — embodying meditation in everyday nourishment.
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Week 8: Samadhi Celebration — integrating all you’ve learned through restorative yoga, breath, and reflection.
The Intention
Essential Empowerment is more than a cleanse — it’s a reconnection to your essential self.
By uniting the wisdom of your gut with the guidance of your soul,
you’ll emerge feeling clear, centered, and confident in your
ability to care for yourself — body, mind, and spirit.
Ideal For You If…
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You’re ready to reset your gut and your energy from the inside out.
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You want to understand your body’s signals and needs on a deeper level.
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You’re craving structure, community, and sacred space for healing.
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You desire to feel empowered, radiant, and aligned in your daily life.
Course Details
Begins: January 19, 2026
Meets: Mondays, 7–9 PM
Location: Essential Yoga Studio (virtual option available)
Gathering Dates:
1/12, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23
(Virtual links will be emailed the day of each gathering.)
Investment
Early
Bird Phase 1: $555 through November 15
Early Bird Phase 2: $777 through November 30
Regular Price: $888 beginning December 1
Registration Closes: January 3, 2026
Payment plans available. No refunds after registration
closes.