“The body and it alone, is capable of making visible what is invisible: the spiritual and the divine.”
PRICE
Costs vary by instructor and class.
Contact the instructor for specifics on pricing and availability.
Karen Ryals
Karen is a 200 hour certified yoga instructor. She also holds a specialty certification in kids yoga. Karen began practicing yoga in 2010 and immediately experienced positive mental and physical benefits. The positive effect yoga has in her life led her to pursue yoga teacher training in 2012. She wanted to be able to help others experience all the healthful benefits yoga provides.
Thursday nights: 6:30-7:30 PM
Restorative Mindful Movement
Subtle yoga integrated with restorative poses
Saturday mornings: 8:30-9:30 AM
Rise and Align
Saturday morning: Subtle yoga: mindful movement and breathing practices
Thursday night / Saturday morning: Gentle Flow Yoga — A slow-paced flow class incorporating gentle stretching and strengthening movements which are performed in a sequence. Breathing techniques are demonstrated. Awareness of the breath helps to calm the mind and enables you to move deeper into the stretches. This class is taught at a beginner to intermediate level. Props are available at the studio.
Fees:
- $10 a class
- $40 for 5 class pass
- $30 for 5 class pass for senior citizens
To Register for Karen’s classes please pre-register at kryals50@gmail.com/ 314-369-6650.
Eileen Wolfington
Eileen Wolfington retired as a health & wellness program coordinator. Coupled with her previous work experience as a community health worker, Eileen’s professional background motivated her to encourage others to live in a state of balance and harmony across the mind, body, and spirit. She is a bilingual self-care facilitator that is trained in various healing arts modalities. Eileen is devoting her retirement years toward enriching lives by offering her faith-inspired talents to the community at large. A native of Wisconsin and a resident of Florissant for over 35 years, Eileen is an UMSL graduate with a Master of Education degree.
As a tribute to her parents, she enjoys promoting her Mexican and Puerto Rican cultural heritage. In 2026, she celebrated 40 years of marriage with her husband Dan.
Breath and Movement as Prayer
Using breath and movement as prayer, this gentle practice invites you to slow down, become present, and reconnect with God’s healing grace. Through simple, flowing movements and mindful breathing, participants are guided toward deeper peace, renewed strength, and a greater awareness of the sacred within. All are welcome—no prior experience needed.
4 week Sessions – Monday’s 11:00am – 11:45am
April Session April 6th – 27th
May Session May 4th -25th
Fees: $40/ per session
Martha Philipp
The practice of mindfulness, movement and breathwork yields so many rewards: being in the present moment, nurturing self, strengthening your body, mind and spirit, and creating inner peace. As we learn to love ourselves it is easier to love others. We call it a practice because no matter how long you do these things, you are always practicing to become your best self, while being at peace with where you are right here, right now.
I have been teaching since 2010. I currently teach students ranging from 2 to 80 plus years young, and I love every single one of them. Building community is very important to me, and these classes
are a great way to do that. The students become a community; actively caring for and about one another.
Wednesday & Thursday mornings: 11:30 AM
Stretching for Balance and Strength
In class we reflect/meditate, practice moving in and out of postures, sometimes holding for a few breaths. We enhance our balance, flexibility and strength, enjoy conscious breathing, and take time
for relaxation. We honor our bodies and look inward to find our quiet, our joy and peace. My goal is to help students find whatever each of you need in your practice. We will be on mats on the floor as well as standing. There are blankets and blocks available to aid you in your practice.
Thursday afternoons: 1:00 PM
Chair Exercise for Life
This is for all students.
We begin and end our practice in a chair and stand for part of our practice with the chair in front or alongside you. Students modify their practice to their comfort level and enjoy the many benefits
movement with breath has to offer. It is a practice in which you move your spine and joints in all directions, center yourself, stretch, breathe and flow through our postures. You will practice balance
and complete your practice with relaxation.
To register for Martha’s classes, please contact Martha at martha.philipp@yahoo.com.
Fees:
- Drop in class $10
- 5 class pass $40
- 5 class pass $30 for seniors ever 60
