Release The Hustle
Setting the right tone for the month of December
December 1st 1pm - 4pm
A collaboration with Yogi Stoned - Melissa Weber and Beth James are joining together with special guest teacher Lisa Hillary for a one day yoga and shopping event.
Yoga centered on a balanced nervous system - a vinyasa meets yin experience.
Schedule
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Release the Hustle
Join us for a yin / vin yoga session and a curated collection of vendors for your holiday shopping + community.
Cost: $40
Only 50 passes available – space is limited so grab yours now! This one is going to sell out fast!
1pm - 1:30pm Shop, Mingle, and Network
1:30pm - 3pm Yoga with Beth, Lisa, and Melissa
3/4pm - Shop, Sip, Mingle, and Network
Meet Your Hosts:
Beth:
A long time yoga teacher (almost two decades) I started Barefoot originally as a yoga festival set in the woods in Proud Lake, Michigan. My vision was to bring people together to combine all my personal favorite healing things: yoga, nature and community! That was over 9 years ago; since then I added international and local yoga retreats. I have taken over 200 around people all around the world; retreats are like being in a mini yoga family for a week! I have lead them in Bali, Greece, Morocco, Hawaii, Mexico, Costa Rica, Sedona, Joshua Tree, Northern Michigan, Dominican Republic to name a few:)
Over the last few years, my purpose has been working with women and leading embodiment circles and women's retreats. These are super intimate experiences where we share about sex, sensuality, pleasure, our struggles with being feminine and being a woman. I now am leading feminine embodiment courses and retreats specific for women wanting to break free and truly embody their feminine essence without shame or shadows! I am a mama of two incredible daughters and we love singing, gardening, biking and doing anything creative outside. I am a huge fan of Topo Chico and pour over coffee, I love a sweaty run in the woods and talking to trees!
My dream day is spent outside somewhere warm with my man, my kiddos, and delicious food and lots of belly laughs!
Melissa:
What’s become most important to me as a yoga teacher is creating opportunities for each student to begin where they are. Because when you are true to you, the rest has a way of working out – on and off the mat. When the mind becomes focused and quiet through body and breath, the fear and doubts have a chance to soften and fall away, clearing a path back to you.
Some of you may also know me as YogiStoned – my clothing brand that gives back yoga to those in need. Like teaching yoga, my intention for YogiStoned is to offer you more encouragement and support to return to the mat and tap back into your confident, fearless, original self.
Stay connected with Melissa:
Lisa:
Lisa Hillary Johnson received her Bachelors of Business Administration from Detroit College of Business in June 1998 & immediately sought a corporate career path but knew that was not her true calling in life.
She suffered from Mental Health issues (anxiety, panic attacks & depression) since childhood with no success in healing. Lisa sought out a Plant Based Healing Holistic Lifestyle. It saved her LIFE & allowed her to raise her 3 children with a stable mind & out of Corporate America.
In 2001 she graduated from Irene’s School of Myomassology and received her certificate in 2001 as a Massage Therapist & Myomassologist.
From 2003 to 2008 Ms. Johnson & her business partner opened a spa called Euphoria Pampering Lounge (Southfield, MI). Lisa has been practicing yoga for 20 years & teaching for 10 years. She completed multiple Yoga Teacher Trainings with LifePower Yoga & is a Registered Yoga Alliance Member (ERYT).
Lisa also provides Yoga Teacher Training & Healing Programs throughout the year. She is also a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) & faculty “Hands On” Asst Teacher at Irene’s School of Myomassology (Southfield, MI). She also teaches an array of electives: Aromatherapy, Enhanced Intuition, Crystals, Chakras, Guided Imagery, Yoga for Therapist. In 2023 Lisa started a non-profit organization called “Deep Breaths & Heal”. This is for Black Women - Survivors of sexual assault. Her Healing Program will run for 2.5 years. Currently, she maintains a private clientele with her business located in Downtown Detroit. She host several yoga classes weekly in person & virtual.
Stay Connected with Lisa:
FAQ’s
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We love newbies & we get them all the time! Did you get a chance to read through some of our testimonials? We have lots of new people every time and we promise you will feel warm and welcome and we will meet you in your yoga journey where you are.
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We called these yoga retreats, but the truth is they are so much more than just yoga . These retreats are a chance to soul search - the yoga classes are insightful, therapeutic, challenging and fun ways to learn more about yourself. The goal is to leave the retreat, feeling inspired and empowered. Beth’s background is over 25 years with an original training from Astanga / vinyasa tradition. Now she incorporates many different healing modalities and draws from many cultures practices & therapeutic techniques that create a deeper connection to mind and body.
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Our style of retreats are a relaxed style- we know after all this is also a vacation for you. You work hard and you spend your time in your money to come on this experience. We want you to get the most out of it. That said everything is suggested and Beth will not shame you or force you to go an excursion or wake up early if your body is wanting to rest.
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We got you! Our team is here to help we can handle and help you with flight logistics also arranging the transportation, communicating all of your needs to the retreat location and really, just holding your hand every every step of the way. Beth has lead over 25 retreats and is an expert at putting you at ease. Kick back and let us do the heavy lifting!
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Beth wants to practice what she preaches - a long time health advocate she is now a conscious omnivore & her spiritual practice is rooted in connection to the earth and being heart centered. Therefore, these retreats are not dogmatic. We love to share yoga philosophy in ancient practices that help us truly live better more free lives. We also love to have fun! We welcome a drink or two - if that is something that brings you joy! We also welcome vegans / and those who do not drink or consume intoxicants! This is a is free of judgement space where we attract people that live in balance and value a healthy lifestyle. Retreats are not PARTIES - yet we are here to live fully and enjoy our life. We feel like there is a big difference between the two. We focus on you feeling good and relaxed and enjoying yourself in the most healthy wholesome way that still is full of adventure play and things that get you out of your comfort zone!
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Above all, we want you to listen to you! These retreats are a service to helping empower each individual that comes! Beth believes the guru you are seeking is YOU! The medicine is often found in slowing down, appreciating more and complaining less; and action steps that hold you accountable for your own previous life! If you feel called then we would be absolutely honored to have you on this adventure! The right people always come and the group is always fantastic!!!