There is something profoundly healing about being witnessed.

Safe to Feel is a community witnessing circle—an intentional space to come together and gently explore what is held within the body, and to allow it to be seen. When we bring our stories, our emotions, and our lived experiences into a shared space, something begins to soften. Walls come down. Separation dissolves. And freedom becomes possible.

This month’s circle centers on the impact of the patriarchy—a system that has shaped all of us in different ways. This is not a space for blame or projection. Instead, it is a space for personal reflection, honest expression, and safe release. A space to witness and be witnessed in your own lived experience. This is not a space that will include coaching, fixing, or offering advice.

It is a safe space for expression and witnessing.

This circle is open to all humans—men, women, and non-binary folks—who feel called to explore how this has impacted their body, their story, and their way of relating to the world.

What to Expect:

• Opening agreements to create a safe, grounded container

• Guided breath and body awareness to help you connect inward

• Gentle reflection to explore your personal experience

• A witnessing circle for authentic expression

• Closing integration and connection

Complementary tea and water will be available.

You are invited to share your experience and to witness others in theirs, without interruption or interpretation. Everything shared within this container is held in confidentiality and stays within the space.

Sensory Experience Expectations (updated 4/12/26): This experience is designed to be accessible for most sensitivities. There WILL be candles, incense, and smudging present. There will be no food involved in the space. If you have specific sensory needs or require an accommodation, please reach out in advance per our Accommodations Request Policy. We are happy to do our best to support you!

Why This Matters:

When emotions remain unexpressed, they live in the body—shaping how we see ourselves, each other, and the world. In being witnessed, we begin to release what we’ve been holding alone. We remember we are not alone. And we create space for a new way of relating—within ourselves and in community.

Exchange: $12 per person

If you’re navigating perimenopause, menopause, or postmenopause and have felt dismissed or overwhelmed, this group is for you. Join Essential Yoga Studio as we host Tiffany of TK Esthetics for a welcoming, non-judgmental space where women can share experiences, learn practical strategies to support their bodies, and build a community of understanding and encouragement. We’ll share resources, discuss relevant topics, and occasionally hear from guest speakers on menopause-related health.

This month’s focus: Essential Yoga Studio’s owner and yoga teacher Sunni Nutt will be joining Tiffany to share how a regular yoga practice can support you as you navigate peri/menopause symptoms, helping you find more clarity, patience, self-compassion, and feelings of wellbeing.

This is a voluntary, inclusive group that operates on a donation basis ($5, $10, $15, or whatever you can contribute) to cover the cost of our private meeting space - though all are welcome regardless of ability to contribute. Choose your contribution amount at checkout.

Dress comfortably for seated conversation; hot tea and water provided.

Sensory experience expectations: this event will include conversation and may be set against soft music played from a speaker; lighting will be low but adjustable per participants' preference; we will not be burning incense or other items at this event.

Please book your spot in advance.

Join Essential Yoga Studio at Gooseberry Bridge Farm in Rogersville, MO for Yoga on the Farm.

Gooseberry Bridge Farm is home to the best little farm & homesteading family who raise piglets, goat kids, baby rabbits, lambs, calves, and more and grow FIELDS of gorgeous flowers for bouquets and wreaths.

At Yoga on the Farm, we'll spend 45 minutes yoga-ing in the sunshine of the flower field before cuddling up to baby animals in the farmyard OR picking U-Pick flowers in the flower field for the remainder of our time. $30 covers both yoga and one activity of your choice (for as long as flowers are blooming!).

Interested in adding the other activity - baby animal cuddles OR flower picking? Pay Gooseberry Bridge an extra $15 and they'll take care of you when you get there!

Youth ages 12+ are welcome if booked alongside their parent.

Please book your spot in advance. Dress comfortably for Summer weather in southwest Missouri and plan to bring your mat, water bottle, and any yoga props you'd like to use.

Learn more about Gooseberry Bridge Farm here!

Choose your date(s) at checkout.

Join Essential Yoga Studio as we host sound healer and yoga teacher Madeline Mowery for The Art of Stillness, a three-part sound immersion experience in April, May, and June.

This series is designed to be deeper than a traditional sound bath - with intentional space between sessions to integrate. Madeline will focus on sound healing for nervous system awareness, embodied listening, and learning how to carry this practice off the mat into everyday life.

Dress comfortably for movement and stillness; complementary hot tea and water provided.

Sensory Experience Expectations: Each 90-minute session includes somatic exploration and sound immersion. Participants will be lying down or seated on the floor; all movement is voluntary. Lighting may be low with battery-operated candles; participants may experience smoke cleansing or incense burning during the sound immersion. At times, music (whether played live or through the speaker) may be loud for some listeners bodies or ears; “ear muffs” welcome!

This series is offered:

• April 26; 2-345p
• May 17; 2-345p
• June 7; 2-345p

Book each session individually for $30 each or book the full series for $84; choose your date and purchase options at checkout.