Prairie Soul Studio: Yoga • Fitness • Wellness

02/12/2025

So thankful for the support from Brookings Vision Center 🩵

Sweets from our sweet guests, Prairie Soul Studio: Yoga • Fitness • Wellness! The 12/30 Downtown fire might have displaced the Prairie Soul Team temporarily, but you can still get your yoga on with them, just in our Optical space for now! If you haven’t tried yoga yet, and have been thinking about it, now is the perfect time!🧘🏼‍♀️

01/31/2025

Let’s help The Nook clear out the inventory!

01/30/2025

Check out Emerald Grace Clothing Company in their new location with fresh new merch!

01/24/2025

The Brookings community has always been a special place and efforts like these are such a tangible reminder of the generosity that lives here. 🩵

01/08/2025

We are so, so thankful to Brookings Vision Center for opening their beautiful building to us so we can have a pop up studio!

We start Wednesday night with 6pm Vinyasa with Karen 🥰

Grab your mat and your favorite blanket to join us for our first class! (We've got the props!)

🌟Located at 606 20th Street South - great parking, a beautiful space, and you!

See you on the mat {finally}! 🩵

*Schedule available on the Walla app and at prairiesoulstudio.com

01/07/2025

Check out Emerald Grace Clothing Company’s online store! Erica does a wonderful job of curating what she offers.

01/03/2025

Downtown Brookings Fire Update for 12 noon Friday, Jan. 3:
The cause of this week’s fire in the 300 block of Main Avenue remains under investigation. Several businesses impacted by the fire continue to gather information on the extent of their damage.

On Thursday, the City’s Building Services Division declared two retail buildings adjacent to the collapsed Brost’s Fashions temporarily condemned for occupancy and use until a structural engineer evaluates the structural integrity and safety of the buildings. The two buildings are 320 Main Ave. to the north of Brost’s (Seven Songbirds) and 314 Main Ave. (Grunewaldt Building) to the south.

Various efforts are underway to provide volunteer support to those impacted by the fire. To learn how you can help, we encourage you to follow Downtown Brookings on Facebook at www.facebook.com/downtownbkgs or visit www.downtownbrookings.com.

01/03/2025

Shoutout to all those that worked so tirelessly to keep the fire under control, they saved our downtown from even more damage. ❤️

BROOKINGS — The blaze that destroyed Brost’s Fashions and damaged several other businesses in downtown Brookings on Monday morning started in the store’s basement, Brookings Fire …

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01/02/2025

Normally, this time of year we would be excited to find routine, maybe start something new, and set goals for the year.

However, this year sure looks different! But one thing remains the same - the gratitude we feel for the Prairie Soul Community and the greater Brookings community.

We are so very thankful for the health and safety of all those involved in Monday's fire, everyone who has reached out with kind words of support, the offers of help cleaning up, and lots of coffee, chocolate, and wine 😉

While our timeline is still up bit up in the air, we are working on alternate locations to hold at least some classes in the meantime. We will keep you updated!

Thank you for sticking with us as we navigate the unknowns. Please also follow The Nook, Hand Tied, Emerald Grace Clothing Company, and Johnson & Richter Creative as we all work to get our building back to the awesome space it was.

Many have asked how they can support us during this time - we will circle back once we know more. In the meantime, keep following along, sharing, telling your friends (get them excited to join us!) and supporting local. We will be back and better than ever - our first 4 weeks in our new space were fabulous 🥰

If you've read this far - thank you! We will share as we know more. In the meantime, relax your shoulders away from your ears, take a deep breath, and know we will find our way through. 💗

12/30/2024

So, so thankful for the community we live in. We echo the thoughts below. Thank you so much for the outpouring of love we've received and offers of help. We will keep you updated as we learn more and are able to assess the condition of the studio.

Today was challenging for the Downtown Brookings neighborhood. 💙

Here's what we know about the fire on the east side of the 300 block of Main Ave:
- Every person is safe.
- Our first responders are terrific.
- Those living in affected apartments have been receiving assistance with necessities and a place to stay.
- Several businesses have fire, smoke, or water damage.
- The fire teams have been well-fed, hydrated, and caffeinated thanks to the community's support.
- The offers to help have been constant, overwhelming, and appreciated.
- The professionals are ensuring the area is safe before cause investigation, damage evaluation, and clean-up can begin.

Thank you for the incredible support and kindness during this challenging time. 💙 We’ll share updates as needed and appreciate your patience while the neighborhood gets back on its feet.

12/30/2024

Downtown Fire Update: The Brookings Fire Department, along with the Volga Fire Department, continue to fight a structure fire in the 300 block of Main Avenue in Downtown Brookings. The fire was reported at about 5:10 a.m. today. People are asked to avoid the 300 block of Main Avenue for the remainder of today as firefighters will continue to be on the scene.

12/30/2024

A sad and scary morning for Downtown Brookings. We are so thankful for all of the firefighters, police officers, utility professionals, and more for working to contain this awful fire.

We will update when we have more information.

12/27/2024

We love our new home in Downtown Brookings! Our cozy studio, the best neighbors, and a great vibe-come visit us!

Megan Nelson, owner of Prairie Soul Studio: Yoga • Fitness • Wellness, established her business in 2015 to help people discover the joy of movement. Recently relocated to 314 Main, Suite 4 (same building as Nook/Emerald Grace), the studio offers a cozy, intimate atmosphere with access from Main Avenue or a convenient alley entrance.

Megan’s journey began at a Madison Community Center yoga class in high school and, later, classes in Sioux Falls with a friend. She fell in love with the practice and eventually pursued a 200-hour teacher training, which took place every other weekend over four months. “I had no intention of teaching or owning a business,” Megan shared. Starting with a grassroots beginners series in the park, her passion grew, leading to operating out of spaces on 6th & Main, University Mall, and now back Downtown—where her heart truly lies.

The new location’s exposed brick walls and cozy energy have drawn rave reviews. “I love the energy of Downtown Brookings and the accessibility to many of our members’ favorite stores, so attending class can become part of their day,” Megan said. Many members pair yoga with shopping or dining nearby. “You’ll now see lots more yoga mats wandering around Downtown.”

Prairie Soul Studio offers a range of classes, from gentle yoga to yoga for strength and barre, with early morning, daytime, and evening options. Megan is excited about potential collaborations with neighboring businesses, like yoga paired with floral arranging, wine tasting, or even a cozy yoga book club.

“A body in motion stays in motion,” Megan explains. “We are here to promote movement for life. Yoga and barre keep you active so you can enjoy your favorite things, whether it’s gardening, playing with grandkids, or counteracting our office lifestyle. Every BODY can do yoga—you just need to find the type that works best for you.”

Megan, also a mother of two and Admin and Guest Experience Manager at the SDSU Foundation, named Prairie Soul Studio as a nod to her South Dakota roots. “I wanted it to reflect the area we live in,” she said, recalling her first studio promotion photo taken in a prairie.

With eight instructors offering 20+ classes a week, Prairie Soul Studio provides small class sizes for a personal, welcoming experience. “Yoga is all about finding your comfort and finding yourself. It doesn’t matter what mat you use or what clothes you wear. Everything you need is provided—just bring yourself.”

To learn more, visit prairiesoulstudio.com or follow along on social media. Classes are booked through Walla, and a new student special makes exploring options that fit your schedule and preferences easy. “If you like what you’re doing, you’re more likely to keep doing it.”

11/28/2024

So grateful for everyone in our community, once you’re in, you’re in for good! Thank you for filling our hearts 🧡

11/28/2024

Join us for the last classes in our current space!