Newsletters 2024
We warmly invite you to stay updated with our monthly newsletters, where we share community experiences and keep you informed about our activities. Together, let's nurture well-being and mindfulness as we create a welcoming space that fosters holistic health and consciousness.
Newsletter for september
A note from True Nature founder and owner, Pat York:
Rekindling Connection in a Post-Pandemic World
As we move through this post-pandemic era, we're witnessing a gradual return to the joy of community. The pandemic led many of us to turn inward, relinquishing the gatherings that once connected us. But at True Nature Holistic Arts, we're beginning to see a beautiful reawakening, particularly in our yoga classes. Yoga, beyond being a physical practice, offers a sanctuary—a space where we can breathe deeply, trust fully, and relax into our bodies, knowing our instructors are guiding us with care and expertise.
Practicing alongside others in our classes fosters a unique sense of support and connection. It sustains us, challenges us, and holds us accountable, reminding us that we’re not alone on this journey. As we approach the end of August, we celebrate five months since opening and the steady formation of a vibrant yoga community. The bonds we’re building, through shared practice and genuine friendship, are something we deeply cherish.
With the shift from summer's warmth to autumn, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to our members for co-creating this holistic wellness community. This is a significant achievement! Practicing yoga and other holistic arts in community extends far beyond the studio walls. Together, we're cultivating a space that enhances our well-being, strengthens our families, and positively impacts society.
If you’re new to our community, we warmly invite you to join us in September. Explore our free programs, participate in our beginner yoga workshop, or take advantage of our introductory first-month rate of unlimited yoga and sound for $59. Together, let's continue building a supportive and thriving community at True Nature.
Labor Day
We hope you had a restful weekend and holiday in observation of the achievements of American workers.
We have 2 wonderful free classes this month for newbies that want to experiment with yoga! Please register and share with family and friends. Spaces are filling fast.
-Free Slow Yoga, Sept 8th 11am - 12 noon
-Free Hot Yoga, Sept. 22nd 3 - 4 pm
- Always free are Vocal Chakra Toning and Kirtan Chants and Spiritual Songs
New Beginner Yoga Series!
Have you or a friend been wanting to start a yoga practice? Join our 4-session workshop designed specifically for beginners!
Learn the fundamentals of yoga, build confidence, and integrate yoga into your daily routine.
Sept 15, 22, 29 & Oct 6th from 1 - 2 pm
Free: Kirtan Chants and Spiritual Song Events are held the third Sunday of each month. This month is September (15th) from 6 - 8 pm.
Kundalini Yoga Workshop followed by dinner and Kirtan:
Would you like to dive deep into Kundalini Yoga? Siri Radha Kaur has studied, taught and led Kundalini yoga and Kirtan for decades and is holding a workshop in this practice on Saturday 28th.
The workshop, dinner & kirtan is from 4:00 pm until 9:30 pm.
Kirtan-only starts at 7:00 pm. Registration will be open soon.
August newsletter
True nature in july
Hello to Our Wonderful True Nature Community!
We hope this message finds you well and full of positive energy. We are thrilled to share highlights of International Yoga Day with you. The celebration was nothing short of magical, bringing together over 40 people for a powerful event centered around 108 sun salutations. It was a beautiful hot day filled with unity, mindfulness, and the spirit of yoga in front of beautiful Shryock Auditorium at SIU.
Children, seniors, and yogis from Southern Illinois studios came together to create an atmosphere of support and community. Seven Instructors led several sun salutations each while we practiced on mats or chairs. Collaborators generously provided water, yoga mats, chairs, the sound system, a tent as well as positive intentions for the summer solstice.
