Roots to Crown: Summer Chakra Series

Meet Elena, chakra guide extraordinaire, for an immersive summer series designed to guide you through the seven main energy centers of your body.

Each session will begin with a roof deck discussion where you'll learn about the chakra's physical and emotional influences. You'll then head into the studio for a 60-minute intentionally sequenced yoga practice. Each session includes specially curated playlists to reflect to the qualities of each chakra, a guided chakra meditation, and take-home practices to support your continued exploration between classes.

Elena will guide you and your fellow yoga pals along this transformative journey of self-discovery and energetic alignment as you move from root to crown, building a foundation of wellness that connects the physical body with subtler realms of consciousness. 

Whether you're new to the concept of chakras or looking to deepen your existing practice, this series offers accessible wisdom and techniques you can incorporate into your daily life.

Sessions will be held from 6:30-8:30p @ WEALTHY
Purchase individual workshop dates below:
($30 / $23 for members)

Chakra 3: Manipura - Solar Plexus Chakra: Energizing Core Focused Vinyasa
Wednesday, July 9
Chakra 4: Anahata - Heart Chakra: Heart-Opening Vinyasa
Wednesday, July 23
Chakra 5: Vishuddha - Throat Chakra: Expressive Throat-Opening Vinyasa
Wednesday, August 6
Chakras 6 & 7: Ajna & Sahasrara - Third Eye & Crown Chakras: Restorative Yoga Journey
Wednesday, August 20

Every child can benefit from mindfulness, physical movement, breathwork, community, and PLAY! During Kid’s Yoga at Kula, we incorporate all of these essential practices into a story-based format designed for kiddos ages 4-7.

Children will move through a yoga flow that incorporates their breath, minds, and bodies, all in the fun and engaging format of storytelling centered around a single theme. Imagination, exercise, and the mind-body connection are all combined to bring your child on a thrilling adventure without having to leave their mat! 

While the little ones learn and experience, guardians are welcome to move through some self-guided yoga in Studio 2, or pop across the street for a coffee. Note that physical waivers will be signed prior to each 40-minute kids’ offering.

Sign up for individual dates below:
July 12 — Ocean Quest
July 19 — Trip to the Zoo
August 2 — Magnificent Moana
August 16 — Silly Dr. Seuss

All Kids Yoga dates will be held from 11-11:40a @ WEALTHY
Single date: $20 / $15 for members

A single ticket will cover one child. The activities planned will best serve children ages 4-7.

Intro to Composting with Wormies Vermicompost

Join Alex and Chandler from Wormies Vermicompost for a sunny afternoon at Kula.

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the basics of composting and how it supports healthy soil, then build your own at-home worm compost bin using a DIY starter culture from Wormies.

Leave with everything you need to start composting right away. No experience necessary—this class is perfect for anyone curious about composting, especially those in apartments or urban spaces.

All materials are provided, including a worm bin, starter soil and culture, and worms! Bring an optional bag of food scraps. Wear gardening-friendly clothes, and be ready to get your hands dirty.

Sunday, July 13 @ 11:30a-1:30p @ WEALTHY
$100 / $75 for members

Let’s dig in!

Restorative (flow)er

Cannabis can enhance the experiences we have on our mats and take us to new levels of deep focus during meditation and flow.

We've partnered with our pals at Pharmhouse Wellness to bring a special class to you. Restorative (flow)er weaves together guided meditation, breathwork, and mindfully supported poses, made even more vibey with some herb, mellow jams, and with the full support of props.

Sign up for class, then head to Pharmhouse to scoop up some goodies between 7/12-7/18. Show that you're registered for (flow)er at Kula, and enjoy your choice of either a free 3.5g bag of Pharmhouse flower or a pre roll, edible, or concentrate (valued at $10 or less, pre-tax).

Get down with your grass before class or bring it along to sesh with your fellow yogis on the Kula roof deck from 6:30-6:45p.

Here's your opportunity to partake in some plant magic, and support TWO locally-owned businesses. Whether you utilize herb for medicine or recreation, Kula's the place to be.

Friday, July 18 @ 6:30-7:45p @ WEALTHY
$25 / $19 for members

Restorative Bliss + Bud. My faves.

First Drafts: An Introductory Creative Writing Workshop

Join Rachel Dupont, Kula member and founder of Softcover Creative, for an afternoon of writing and exploration.

Time will begin with a guided meditation, led by Rachel, to get you out of your head and ready to embrace the blank page. You'll then cozy up for a rich discussion of handpicked readings, made complete with a hot cup of coffee or tea.

After discussion you’ll take time to freewrite or to play with writing prompts that Rachel has prepared. End your afternoon with an optional sharing circle to hear and tell stories from within the group.

Sunday, July 20 @ 1-3:30p @ THE KULA COLLECTIVE
$60 / $45 for members

Let’s write!

Consider purchasing your copy of the book from local seller — Books & Mortar

R&R: Reiki & Relax

Give yourself sweet, sacred time for rest, relaxation, and Reiki. During R&R, you’ll settle into self-guided mediation with the option to use crystal palm stones to deepen your experience. Binaural, meditative music will be played throughout the class, and each student will receive individual Reiki energy healing from facilitator, Mackenzie Potter.

Wear comfortable clothing. Bring a yoga mat, and come ready to relax and reset. 

Reiki is a form of Japanese energy healing that brings balance to the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual body.

Friday, July 25 @ 6:30-8p @ WEALTHY
$35 / $26 for members

Friday night bliss : )

Buti Yoga Masterclass w/Becky Sayer Kain

Our pal, uber talented Buti Yoga Master Trainer Becky, is coming back to GR and will be leading TWO Buti Yoga masterclasses. Shake, sweat, and activate Shakti energy with your Grand Rapids Buti community! Don’t miss the fun and flow of a Becky class!

Reserve your mat spot today:
Buti Yoga Masterclass — Saturday, July 26 @ 9-10:30a @ LEONARD
Hotcore, Bands, + Sculpt Masterclass — Sunday, July 27 @ 9-10a @ LEONARD (BRING SOCKS!!!)

$25 / $19 for members

Pitarou: Parent Social, Yoga Flow, + Baby Goods Swap

Are you a new (or seasoned) guardian of little babes? Seeking community while walking the path of parenthood? Waiting on a little one and eager to soak up advice from others? Gather with your Kula and fellow Pitarou (sanskrit for parents) for a time of connection and friendship at Kula, hosted by Danea.

Begin your time with a 30-minute baby-wearing and prenatal friendly gentle stretch and yoga flow at The Kula Collective.

After class, take a load off on the comfy couch. Kick back and sip some coffee or tea while swapping stories, enjoy a deep breath and a hot beverage--uninterrupted, or participate in an optional baby goods swap. Bring any clothes, books, or toys that you're ready to pass along and take home some new goods of your own.

Sign up and come solo, or bring you little one(s) along to flow with you. Beverages will be provided, and bring your yoga mat and a bag for your new baby goods!

Sunday, June 27 @ 11a-12:30p @ The Kula Collective
$10/adult — kiddos under 3 are welcome to come along
A portion of the proceeds from Pitarou go to support MomsBloom.

Pitarou for me + you <3

Y12SR: Yoga of 12-Step Recovery

Immerse yourself in recovery community at Kula for a meeting of the mind and body during Y12SR: Yoga of 12 Step Recovery. Y12SR “connects the dots” between the ancient wisdom of yoga, the practical tools of 12-step programs, and the latest research on trauma healing and neurobiology. The cognitive and the somatic are blended into one holistic approach designed to address the physical, mental, and spiritual dis-ease of addiction.

Y12SR meetings include a 12-step recovery-based, discussion-style meeting guided by your peer support specialist. After the meeting, you'll be led through a gentle yoga practice, guided by Danea, including asana (poses), pranayama (breathwork), mudra (hand gestures), and guided meditation, woven together with the Y12SR "interventions" meant to be utilized off the mat.

Y12SR is open to anyone dealing with their own addictive behavior or affected by the addictive behavior of others. All "A's," recovery paths, and the recovery-curious are welcome. Y12SR is an adjunct recovery and relapse prevention tool designed to support one's ongoing program.

Sunday, June 27 @ 1-3p @ THE KULA COLLECTIVE
Preregistration is not necessary -- come if you can! Bring your mat, water bottle, and a cash or Venmo donation for class (@kulayogagr).

Suggested donation between $10-20, and you are welcome to attend without a donation. Donation proceeds will go to the Y12SR Community Outreach Initiative.

Outdoor RESET Breathwork
Summer Series

Join Sarah Sutton for three outdoor breathwork sessions designed to clear stagnant energy, reset your nervous system, and leave you feeling refreshed, connected, and alive!

Gather in the backyard studio at Kula Wealthy, settle in through a guided meditation, and breathe together using the three-part RESET Breath Method under open skies. Satya Sound headsets and a soulfully curated playlist will support you in having a profound experience.

You’ll have space to rest and process on your own after the breathing portion of the session, then you’ll be off to enjoy the rest of your weekend from a newfound, expanded, and rejuvenated energy!

These sessions are for anyone craving a reset purely through breath, presence, and nature. Whether you’re feeling stagnant, stressed, or desire a more potent connection to your Highest Self, this is the space for you.

Get your tickets for each date below:
Sunday, July 27 @ 8-9a
Sunday, August 24 @ 8-9a
Saturday, September 13 @ 11a-12p

$20 / $15 for members
All outdoor breathwork sessions are held at WEALTHY

What is RESET Breathwork?
RESET is a 3-part conscious connected breathing pattern used to release stored emotions and trauma in the mind and body, reset the nervous system, and create an elevated state of being. The RESET Breath Method takes you deeper than traditional Pranayama, breathing into your body and inner world, inviting more release and a state of relaxation and awareness.

R: Re-calibrate your nervous system
E: Elevate your vibration
S: Somatically release stored emotions
E: Expand your consciousness
T: Transform into your most authentic self

This practice will move you from head to heart and leave you feeling lighter, clearer, and more at peace. 

*Please do not register if you are pregnant or recently post-natal (6 weeks or less)

*Please reach out to Sarah (sarah@sarahjeansutton.com) before registering if you are currently experiencing or have a history of the following: Cardiovascular Disease, Angina, Heart Attack, High Blood Pressure, Glaucoma, Retinal Detachment, Osteoporosis, Significant Injuries, Recent Surgery, Severe Mental Illness (Eg. Schizophrenia), Bipolar Disorder, Major, Depressive Disorder, Seizures, Aneurysm(s)

Outdoor Nap Party Concert + Gentle Stretching

Join Elena and Nap Party for a mellow evening of gentle guided stretching, cat naps, soft jams, and community.

Meet on the Kula Wealthy driveway and set up your cozy mat space with blankets, pillows, and cushions from home. Elena will begin the time with a guided stretching session to help you get snuggly, then you'll sink into your mat and be lulled to sleep by the relaxing music of local ambient band, Nap Party. 

Bask in the crisp summer evening air, and soak up views of the trees and stars while sweet tunes drift around your space. There isn't a better way to spend a summer Sunday!

Sunday, July 27 @ 5-7p @ WEALTHY
$30 / $23 for members

Come wearing your cozy clothes and socks. Bring a yoga mat, water bottle, and BYO blankets, pillows, and cushions.

I love both naps and parties — I’m there!

Sound Bath

Soak up over an hour of relaxation, energetic restoration, and vibrational sound. Your Sound Bath leaders will play a variety of instruments, including quartz crystal singing bowls, chimes, drums, and gongs, to help you hit the reset button on your central nervous system. Each instrument involved in the Sound Bath is mindfully played for its restorative properties. You'll enjoy a more balanced energetic body, as well as a calmer, more peaceful head space.

Wear comfortable, cozy clothes (pajamas and socks encouraged!), and bring a pillow and blanket. 

Wednesday, July 30 @ 7:30-8:45p @ LEONARD
$25 / $19 for members

Bliss out with us : )

R&R: Reiki & Relax

Give yourself sweet, sacred time for rest, relaxation, and Reiki. During R&R, you’ll settle into self-guided mediation with the option to use crystal palm stones to deepen your experience. Binaural, meditative music will be played throughout the class, and each student will receive individual Reiki energy healing from facilitator, Mackenzie Potter.

Wear comfortable clothing. Bring a yoga mat, and come ready to relax and reset. 

Reiki is a form of Japanese energy healing that brings balance to the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual body.

Friday, August 15 @ 6:30-8p @ WEALTHY
$35 / $26 for members

Some R+R to start the weekend

Satya Sound (flow)er

Cannabis can enhance the experiences we have on our mats and take us to new levels of deep focus during meditation and flow.

We've partnered with our pals at Pharmhouse Wellness to bring a special class to you. Satya Sound (flow)er weaves together guided meditation, breathwork, and mindful Slow Flow, made even more vibey with some herb, mellow jams, class set in the outdoor studio, and guided using Satya Sound headsets.

Sign up for class, then head to Pharmhouse to scoop up some goodies between 8/16-8/22. Show that you're registered for (flow)er at Kula, and enjoy your choice of either a free 3.5g bag of Pharmhouse flower or a pre roll, edible, or concentrate (valued at $10 or less, pre-tax).

Get down with your grass before class or bring it along to sesh with your fellow yogis on the Kula roof deck from 6:30-6:45p.

Here's your opportunity to partake in some plant magic, and support TWO locally-owned businesses. Whether you utilize herb for medicine or recreation, Kula's the place to be.

Friday, August 22 @ 6:30-7:45p @ WEALTHY
$25 / $19 for members

Satya Sound sunshineee on my shouuulders makes me happyyyy

The Mantra Path: An Introduction to Chanting

Discover the ancient practice of Nada Yoga—the yoga of sound—and explore the transformative power of sacred vibration.

In this experiential workshop, you'll be introduced to some of the oldest Sanskrit chants, learning both their meanings and how to practice them with confidence in a group setting or during your at-home practice. Megan Smit will share about the theory behind mantras and the principles of Nada Yoga, then you'll have time to focus on vocal practice, presence, and personal experience.

A companion chant book "A Little Bit of Mantras" by Lily Cushman will be referenced to support your continued journey and home practice.
Have your book copy in hand at the workshop, and consider local support for your book purchase.

No singing experience necessary— bring your voice, an open heart, and the willingness to practice.

Tuesday, August 12 @ 6:30-7:45p @ THE KULA COLLECTIVE
$35 / $27 for members

Nada Yoga for you and me

About Megan:
Hello, I am Megan Smit. Mindful practices that enliven and align the mind, body, and spirit have long been a part of my life. I found my voice for meditation, music, and storytelling while training as a Reiki Master, Women’s Circle Creatrix, 100hr Sound Ceremony training, and through apprenticing with mentors. My business Wave Tone Studio is an audiovisual creative practice that includes mindful photography and immersive sound experienced based in Grand Rapids, MI.