A super affordable deal for the summer months for some regulating, cooling (literally - we have AC!), calming, soothing yoga!  We will learn the "cooling breath", explore some cleansing and calming movements and slow down our nervous systems to balance out the heat and busy-ness of summer. 

All experience levels welcome, and all walks of life encouraged to join us.  Yoga is a practice that can be practiced by the young, old, inflexible, cranky, creaky, disabled, religious, non-spiritual...  ANYbody.  

I have been teaching for 17 years and have been most influenced by Kripalu Yoga, Ayurveda, mindfulness, energy healing, the intuitive arts, and nervous system regulation.  My classes encourage you to follow your own rhythms and needs, to listen deeply to your intuition and to NOT move in sync with us if it doesn't seem right.   I guide self-awareness and understanding above all, and encourage great curiosity and empathy as you explore all of who you are!  

Location:  Peaceful Heart Yoga; 725 W. Alder St. #3;  Missoula, MT

Learn more about me, Jess Matthiae, HERE

WHEN:

12 classes

Tuesdays, 5:15 - 6:15pm

June 11 - August 27

Drop ins welcome! 

COST:  

Only $108 for the series to reflect assumed missed classes due to vacations!

Drop in:  $14 per class or purchase 3 classes for $35

SIGN UP:  

Pre-registration required  for whole series  and drop in only registrations

Register quickly online here:   

Summer Cool & Slow Yoga Registration Form

Join us to laugh and maybe cry about the insanely difficult job this parenting gig is!  This class will focus on connection, support and good relationship skills.  I am not an expert, nor will I ever claim to be.  

Parenting is incredibly personal.  We all have our world views and values that we want to share with our kids, and we are all healing from the hurts from our own childhood that pop back up with our own kids.  You are the expert on your journey, the unique beauty that is your own kid! 

What I can help with though, is how on earth to communicate with these cute little monsters (who we love more than the world itself).  I know the minds and hearts of littles, and I've spent 20 years studying the inner working of humans.  So I can help you with enhancing your relationship, connection, attunement and your natural intuition with your child(ren).  We will think together about ways your unique relationship with your child could be enhanced by listening, understanding the way young people communicate with us, and learning some tools that may have an influence on how much ease and joy you can find day to day with your child.  

My guidance will stem from my deep knowledge of working with children for 20 years, raising my own two kids (hardest job yet) yoga, mindfulness, non-violent communication, possibility management (energy and relationship dynamics, such as staying in one's center, playing roles like victim) and hand in hand parenting. 

Designed for parents of children ages approximately 1 - 6

WHEN:

You can sign up on the registration form below if you're interested in the next class, and I won't collect payment until a class runs. 

We may potentially run a half day workshop in June, otherwise the next class series will start in October, 2024. 

COST:

For a 6 week class:  self determined sliding fee scale of $90 - $120 per family 

SIGN  UP:

For parents only, no children at this one please.  Same price for one or both parents. 

Pre-Registration required.  

Please fill out this quick form and submit payment:

Peaceful Heart Parenting Class Registration Form

This is a class for us as parents to breathe, move, take care of ourselves and be in community, AND your child attends with you!  

Half of the space is a yoga floor and the other half is a preschool, so children can join our practice or play.  You can get a little yoga in, settle your nervous system and learn some ways you can practice yoga at home with your kids.  It will be a little busier of course than a typical yoga class, but it will reflect the daily life of a parent, so that you can practice, in real time, staying centered and taking care of yourself EVEN while your child is with you - because they're with us a lot.  :) 

Kids of all ages are welcome.  Babies napping, nursing and fussing.  Toddlers clinging, nursing and attempting to play with other kids.  Older kids who want to do yoga with us, read, draw or play. 

Next one TBD

Settle into some quality time with your child while gaining some yoga & mindfulness tools!   We will explore yoga postures, yoga breaths, partner poses, accessible (and enjoyable!) meditation practices and  emotional & connection tools.  We will laugh, play, connect, stretch, be challenged and rest as an anecdote to the busy-ness and multitasking of life. 

Yoga can help with confidence, coordination, sports agility, immune system functioning, sleep, mental health, relationships, and much more.    Learning alongside your child, you can find authentic ways to weave these tools into your daily life.  

WHEN:

TBD

COST:  

Single class:  Self determined sliding fee scale of $16 and $22 per adult/child pair

Package of 3 classes to be used when you want:  $42 - $60

Whole series (6 classes):  $80 - $115

*** Pricing is for one child & one adult. For each extra member of your family, add approximately 1/3 of your chosen price for each child. An example: A family of 2 adults & 2 kids choose to pay $100 for the whole series, so they should add $33 for the sibling and $33 for the second grownup for a total of $166. 

SIGN UP:  

Pre-registration required.  Registration form will be out soon!