Joy of Yoga

Joy of Yoga Joy of Yoga is an inviting space that merges the sacred rivers of Yoga, Ayurveda and Energy Medicine. Joy Of Yoga is a warm and welcoming studio.
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Our mission is to provide a peaceful, safe, and calming space where students can develop their own personal yoga journey. Our staff supports students by offering a variety of healing modalities; Yoga, Ayurveda, Reiki, & Coaching. Students and clients leave this space feeling rejuvenated and inspired.

Something is moving through the collective field. A kind of clearing. A release. This time of year has always been a sea...
03/16/2026

Something is moving through the collective field. A kind of clearing. A release. This time of year has always been a season of clearing.

In the natural world, late winter and early spring are when the earth begins to release what has been held all winter long. Snow melts. Water begins to move again. The ground softens. Sap starts to rise through the trees. The entire system begins circulating again so that new life has space to emerge.

Our bodies follow the same rhythms.

Spring has traditionally been the time for detoxification in many healing traditions, including Ayurveda. After the stillness and density of winter, the body naturally begins to clear excess accumulation — physically, emotionally, and energetically. Many people notice that their sleep deepens, their appetite shifts toward lighter foods, and their energy begins to move again. Nature is helping us release what the body no longer needs to carry forward.

But the truth is, in the modern world this process doesn’t always happen as easily as it once did.

The environments we live in are often not particularly supportive of a clear, balanced system. Our food is heavily processed, our schedules are fast-paced, our attention is constantly pulled outward, and the energetic field we move through every day can be noisy and overstimulating. Between the information we consume, the stress we absorb, and the pace we maintain, it’s very easy for the body and mind to accumulate more than they are meant to hold.

This is why intentional spaces for clearing become so important.

Detox isn’t only about what we remove from the body physically. It’s also about creating moments in our lives where we consciously release what we’ve been taking in — the mental noise, the emotional buildup, the energetic density that accumulates simply from living in the modern world.
When we create time for practices that help the body and mind clear — through movement, breath, nourishment, stillness, and reflection — something powerful begins to happen.
In many ways, detoxes can feel like initiations.

As we release some of the physical and energetic density we’ve been carrying, our perception often begins to shift. We start noticing new ideas, new possibilities, and new ways of seeing our lives. The mind becomes clearer. The body feels lighter. Our energy begins to move more freely.
In a very real way, we begin vibrating at a different frequency.

And when we vibrate at a higher frequency, we gain greater access to our own light — the clarity, steadiness, and wisdom that lives within us. From that place, we’re no longer simply reacting to the chaos around us.

We become capable of holding a different quality of presence. A calm center. A steady light.

My intention every day is to help create spaces where that kind of clarity and steadiness can grow — spaces where we can move energy, clear what has been building, and reconnect with the deeper intelligence that lives within the body and heart.

Next month we’ll be stepping into that process together through our spring detox journey.

It’s an opportunity to gently clear what the body and mind have been holding, to reset our systems, and to move into the new season with more lightness, clarity, and vitality.

If this time of year already feels like it’s stirring something inside you, you’re not imagining it. The system is ready to move. Ready to clear. Ready to renew.

And when we move through that process together — with intention, support, and care — the shifts can be powerful.

Thank you for continuing to show up for yourself and for this community. The simple act of caring for your own well-being ripples outward in ways we often can’t see.

And perhaps that is how change really begins — one clear mind, one open heart, one steady light at a time.

✨✨Studio email with all our special events and trainings, as well as our weekly class schedule  for March. Come breathe,...
03/13/2026

✨✨Studio email with all our special events and trainings, as well as our weekly class schedule for March. Come breathe, move and be in community with us soon. https://conta.cc/4sD0EUJ

Email from Joy Of Yoga Class Schedule Living the Practice: A Joy of Yoga Student in the Courtroom Dear Friends, As we're so often reminded in our practice, yoga isn’t meant to be contained within the

⚖️🧘‍♂️ Living the Practice:  A Joy of Yoga Student in the CourtroomAs we're so often reminded in our practice, Yoga isn’...
03/13/2026

⚖️🧘‍♂️ Living the Practice: A Joy of Yoga Student in the Courtroom

As we're so often reminded in our practice, Yoga isn’t meant to be contained within the four walls of a studio. While the poses help us feel our bodies and steady our minds, the deeper purpose of the practice is to be lived. Yoga shows up in the way we speak to one another, the patience we offer in difficult moments, the clarity we bring to our work, and the compassion we extend to the people around us. The real practice begins when we step off the mat and into our daily lives.

One of our students, Edward Spillane, recently wrote a beautiful article about what that looks like in his own life. As a presiding judge, he shares how his yoga practice—especially restorative yoga with Alicia—has helped him slow down, reset, and bring more presence and care into the courtroom.

Edward, thank you for sharing your experience and for embodying the spirit of this practice in such a meaningful way. The people who work with you—and those who come before you—get to experience the steadiness, clarity, and humanity that yoga can cultivate.

As you move through your week, consider this simple reflection: How might you take your yoga off the mat and into the world?

May we all find even the smallest glimmers of hope within ourselves and offer them out into the world. ✨ ✨

With Love,
Joy

You can read the full article here:https://files.constantcontact.com/55b790fd501/b1f9c5d0-f685-4631-a333-4f1d9b3ede8f.pdf

🌿 Step outside, slow down, and reconnect with the natural world.Join us Friday, April 3 from 6–7 PM for Gathering the Wi...
03/11/2026

🌿 Step outside, slow down, and reconnect with the natural world.

Join us Friday, April 3 from 6–7 PM for Gathering the Wild: A Grounded Walk in Webster Groves. As the day softens toward sunset, we’ll take a gentle walk through Blackburn Park, allowing nature to help us release stress, recharge, and return to balance. 🌅

Guided by longtime nature lover and former Powder Valley Naturalist Leslie Drewel, we’ll explore the life around us while learning about local plants, birds, and the basics of wild edibles. 🐦🌱 Along the way we’ll pause to listen to birdsong, notice the rhythms of the land, and reflect on the quiet reciprocity between ourselves and the natural world.

This gathering is about slowing down, grounding in nature, and sharing community while reconnecting with the living landscape around us. 🌎✨

Come as you are. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a mug for tea we’ll make from what we forage onsite. 🍵

Parking: Park in the lot off East Jackson. Walk up the paved pathway in the middle of the park. Right before you reach the tennis courts/bathroom pavilion, you’ll see us on the left.

🌟 Facilitator: Leslie Drewel
📍 Location: Blackburn Park
📅 When: Friday, April 3 from 6–7 PM
💸 Cost: $16 Drop In, All Class Cards, Unlimited, Monthly

Reserve your spot: ➡️
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Your breath is a powerful tool for restoring balance, calming the mind, and reconnecting with your inner rhythm.Join us ...
03/10/2026

Your breath is a powerful tool for restoring balance, calming the mind, and reconnecting with your inner rhythm.

Join us Wednesday, April 8 from 7:30–8:30 PM as we begin The Power of Breath — Journey to Mind–Body Balance, a four-week series running through April 29. This class explores conscious breathing as a pathway to improved health and a deeper mind–body connection.

Rooted in the ancient practice of Swara Yoga, each session integrates breathing techniques (pranayama), gentle yoga asanas, and meditation to help regulate the nervous system, improve focus, release tension, and cultivate emotional balance.

These classes offer a supportive space to slow down, breathe deeply, and experience the transformative power of mindful breathing. Suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners.

🌟 Facilitator: Minakshi Deepak
📍 Location: Main Studio & Online
📅 When: Wednesdays, April 8 – April 29 from 7:30–8:30 PM
💸 Cost: $16 In Studio Drop In, $11 Online Drop In, All Class Cards, Unlimited, Monthly

Can’t make it live? Sign up and receive the Zoom recording within 24 hours with access for 3 days.

Reserve your spot: ➡️
https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=143451&stype=-8&sView=day&sLoc=0&sTrn=100000118&date=04/01/26

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Energy deepens as we continue the Reiki journey.Join us Monday, March 30 from 6–8 PM as we begin Reiki Level 2 Training ...
03/09/2026

Energy deepens as we continue the Reiki journey.

Join us Monday, March 30 from 6–8 PM as we begin Reiki Level 2 Training (Second Degree) — a four-week training series meeting Mondays through April 20. This next level expands your connection with Reiki energy and opens the doorway to deeper mental and emotional healing.

Reiki Level 2 introduces the sacred symbols and their mantras, allowing you to send Reiki across distance, time, and space while amplifying the power of your practice.

✨ Learn to work with the Reiki symbols and chant their mantras
👐 Learn how to hold a full Reiki healing session
🌍 Practice distance healing, global healing, childhood and ancestral healing
🔮 Develop intuition through Reiki practices and meditations
🧘 Learn advanced grounding, cleansing, and energetic protection techniques
🌟 Experience a meditation to meet your Reiki guide
📜 Receive a certificate of completion in the Second Degree of Reiki

This training is designed to strengthen your energetic awareness while deepening your confidence as a Reiki practitioner. Expect hands-on practice, supportive learning, and meaningful spiritual connection.

🌟 Facilitator: Joy Page
📍 Location: Joy of Yoga | Brentwood, MO
📅 When: Mondays, March 30 – April 20 from 6–8 PM
💸 Cost: $325

Training Book: The Reiki Manual

Purchase here:
http://www.joyofyogastl.com/resources](http://www.joyofyogastl.com/resources
Scroll down to the middle of the page where you’ll see “Reiki Resources”.

Reserve your spot: ➡️
https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=143451&stype=-8&sVT=59&sView=day&sLoc=0&sTrn=2&date=03/30/26

🎂🎉 Happy Birthday to our wonderful teacher, Shelly! 🎉🎂Shelly, thank you for the heart, encouragement, and authenticity y...
03/09/2026

🎂🎉 Happy Birthday to our wonderful teacher, Shelly! 🎉🎂

Shelly, thank you for the heart, encouragement, and authenticity you share so generously. Our community is better because of you. 💛

Let’s show Shelly some birthday love in the comments!

🌕 The full moon invites us to slow down, reflect, and return to balance.Join us Saturday, March 28 from 7–8 PM for Libra...
03/08/2026

🌕 The full moon invites us to slow down, reflect, and return to balance.

Join us Saturday, March 28 from 7–8 PM for Libra Full Moon Yoga, Meditation & Reiki — a nourishing evening designed to harmonize mind, body, and spirit under the illuminating energy of the full moon.

🧘 Move through a gentle, fluid yoga flow that encourages release, balance, and renewal
🌕 Settle into guided meditation inspired by the reflective energy of the Libra full moon
🥁 Experience Reiki with drumming to deepen relaxation and amplify the moon’s vibrational energy

Together we’ll create space to soften, tune inward, and reconnect with clarity and intention. The full moon is a powerful time for reflection and energetic reset — expect calming movement, meaningful stillness, and a supportive atmosphere to help you realign and renew.

Come exactly as you are. All levels welcome. ✨

🌟 Facilitator: Crystal VanderKolb
📍 Location: Main Studio & Online
📅 When: Saturday, March 28 from 7–8 PM
💸 Cost: $16 In Studio Drop In, $11 Online Drop In, All Class Cards, Unlimited, Monthly

Can’t make it live? Sign up and receive the Zoom recording within 24 hours with access for 3 days.

Reserve your spot: ➡️
https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=143451&stype=-8&sView=day&sLoc=0&sTrn=100000231&date=03/28/26

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8918 Manchester Road
Brentwood, MO
63144

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 9pm
Tuesday 6am - 9pm
Wednesday 7am - 9pm
Thursday 7am - 9:30pm
Friday 7am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 7pm
Sunday 9am - 9:30pm

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+13145370671

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Joy Of Yoga is a warm and welcoming center. We offer all types of Hatha Yoga classes including Mindful Movement, Vinyasa, Basics, Yoga Virgins, Meditation, Yoga Nidra, Restorative Yoga, Myofascial Release, Yoga for Neuro-health, Yoga for Mental and Emotional Health, Gentle Yoga, Chair Yoga, yoga classes for every body.

We also offer many alternative solutions to healing such as Energy Healing, Reiki, Theta Healing, Sound Healing, Nutritional Coaching, Life Coaching, Consciousness Coaching, Private Yoga Therapy, Astrology Chart Readings, Essential Oil Classes and so many other programs to help support stress reduction and mindfulness in our busy lives.

Joy of Yoga also provides 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Trainings and Reiki Master Trainings.

We offer a Free Yoga Class the first Friday of every month at 12noon and a Donation Based class every Friday night at 6:30.