Love in the Dream: Movement, Medicine + Magic

Love in the Dream: Movement, Medicine + Magic love in the dream: movement, medicine + magic is a collective offering of yoga, herbalism + holistic Turning 30 was a huge milestone for me.

I emerged from my Saturn Return bruised and battered, but stronger, and more determined than ever to carve my own way through the chaos. In the midst of a political and social climate that leaves many of us exhausted, I’m seeking ways to help myself and my community thrive when the odds are against us. My deep belief is that health is our resistance and of paramount importance in order for us to b

lossom, flourish, and shape the new paradigm. As such, my offerings are moving from solely yoga into the additional realms of herbalism, sustainable and affordable events and retreats, and holistic business consulting. Love in the Dream is an all encompassing identifier for these offerings of movement, medicine + magic, borrowed from the lyrical depth of Robert Hunter and the Grateful Dead’s “Help on the Way/Slipknot!”. Always having been drawn to lyricism, this line has stood out in my mind for years as a an inspiration — a point of undeniable truth and importance. It stands as a rally cry to dream big and to always infuse those dreams with deep love and unending compassion. This new journey has required me learning the many merits of a truly open heart. It has required deep lessons of vulnerability, of openness, and of the effort required to keep a heart pure and continuously unbarred despite the many hurts it may face. The process has demanded deep practice and belief in the power of dreaming. It has required a steadfast believe in daring to create wild intentions and setting them at the forefront of my awareness, nurturing them with every step along the way. Moving forward, Katy Joe Yoga will slowly transition into Love in the Dream to encompass not only yoga, but herbalism, consulting and more. In the coming weeks, keep your eyes open for workshops, classes, herbal offerings, and more under this new rebrand. Thank you for sticking with me to this point and for your interest in my past, present and future endeavors. I love you more than words can tell.

Happy Earth Day 🌎 Remember to celebrate, care for, and connect with this planet every day 🌈Celebrate Earth Day at  tonig...
04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day 🌎 Remember to celebrate, care for, and connect with this planet every day 🌈

Celebrate Earth Day at tonight by settling into your body through the grounding practice of yin yoga led by yours truly, accompanied by a soothing sound bath with Michelle Filipiak featuring gongs, crystal bowls, and other elements to deepen you into relaxation.

This nature-themed practice will remind us of our connection to our magnificent Mother Earth, and offer a chance for rest and rejuvenation as spring beckons nature to awaken.

A portion of proceeds will benefit our neighbors at The Nature Conservancy.

7:30-8:45pm
Sign up in MindBody — drop ins are also welcome!

04/21/2026

It’s not enough to just say a practice is “all-levels.” You must be equipped with the knowledge to modify postures and practices to truly be inclusive. This includes doing the work: further training, experience with diverse populations, body types, and abilities. An emphasis on safety, a keen eye for anatomy, and a compassionate heart are all good places to start.

200 hours of Yoga Teacher Training is like learning the ABCs of the practice. Many hours of teaching, continuing to learn from others, and advanced training is learning to write poetry with the alphabet.

Check out some of our upcoming learning opportunities at or email us at studio@lovelight-collective.com to learn about how to continue on your path of knowledge through the SANKALPA 300-Hr Advanced Training Program.

Let the mind get quieter so you can hear your heart speak 💓Schedule this week looks a little different than usual:Monday...
04/20/2026

Let the mind get quieter so you can hear your heart speak 💓

Schedule this week looks a little different than usual:

Monday
5:45pm Vinyasa (subbing for Jessie)

Wednesday
10:30am Vinyasa
7:30pm Earth Day Yin + Sound Healing (benefit for The Nature Conservancy)

Friday
6:30pm Friday Night Flow

Saturday
10:30am Vinyasa

All at 🌈

03/18/2026

Very excited to offer my first solo Sound Ceremony this weekend for the Spring Equinox! 🌱

The spring equinox invites us to celebrate in the rebirth of nature with themes of balance, gratitude, and renewal. Join us to celebrate these elements in our lives during this special sound ceremony honoring the vernal equinox.

A sound ceremony is more than a sound bath — it’s an invitation for ritual, release, and renewal through the magical vibration of sound. Participants can expect a restorative practice cradled by the sounds of crystal bowls, bells, chimes, tibetan bowls, gongs, and more, including elements of the natural world while they rest with their intention for Ostara.

Come prepared to relax and receive the gift of sound. No physical practice is required, and all are welcome. Space is limited for an intimate experience.

Sign up at the link in my bio or visit www.lovelight-collective.com

Happy Saturday ☀️Join me for 10:30am Vinyasa at  !
03/14/2026

Happy Saturday ☀️

Join me for 10:30am Vinyasa at !

Two more classes this week:10:30am Vinyasa today + Saturday At  // drop ins welcome
02/18/2026

Two more classes this week:

10:30am Vinyasa today + Saturday

At // drop ins welcome

Tomorrow, just in time for love day, is our Annual Partner Yoga class at  ! and I have been guiding this practice for ov...
02/12/2026

Tomorrow, just in time for love day, is our Annual Partner Yoga class at !

and I have been guiding this practice for over a decade (😳) and love this yearly tradition. We’ll guide you and a partner gently and playfully through partner stretching, therapeutic acro yoga, and Thai massage 🩷 You’ll leave seen, supported, and supportive.

Peep us through the years in our own practice !

$50/pair
Sign up on the Lovelight Collective website under Workshops 🩷

Learn to teach and practice authentic, purposeful yin yoga with this 25-hour Yoga Alliance approved curriculum, created ...
12/17/2025

Learn to teach and practice authentic, purposeful yin yoga with this 25-hour Yoga Alliance approved curriculum, created and taught by Katy Joe DeSantis, E-RYT500, YACEP.
Work under both an eastern and western lens to create a holistic view and deeper understanding of anatomy, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and the physical and emotional bodies involved in the yin practice. Gain the skills and knowledge to teach and practice true yin with purpose and intention and create deeper healing in your body and the bodies of your students.

This course is open to yoga instructors as well as those simply interested in immersing themselves in yin yoga. Yoga Alliance certified instructors will receive 25 Continuing Education Requirements, and all who complete the program will receive a certificate of completion.

Sunday, January 18
7am-5pm

Sunday, January 25
7am-5pm

Both sessions must be attended to receive certification. Reach out to studio@lovelight-collective.com with questions.

12/11/2025

My life was changed in 2013. Now it’s my turn to pass on the love ☺️

My new 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training program, SANKALPA, is still accepting trainees for our winter session, beginning January 9. We will meet for 12 weeks on Fridays from 6-9pm and Saturdays from 6am-5pm.

Check out the details on my website, or DM me with questions.

It’s been over a week since our graduation from the  100-hour  and for someone who talks a lot, I still don’t quite have...
12/09/2025

It’s been over a week since our graduation from the 100-hour and for someone who talks a lot, I still don’t quite have the words to describe how much this experience meant to me.

A beautiful blend of spirituality, deep, listening, learning music theory and new instruments, and falling in love with practices, while also grieving the loss of a friend immediately prior to leaving was an intense experience.

I’m so grateful for each person I shared the experience with, and very grateful to our incredible teachers and — they led with compassion and openness, and I am looking very forward to sitting with them again in the future. Their facilitation inspired a lot in and I’m looking forward to bringing some of the things I learned into workshops and our upcoming Yoga teacher training.

This training and their teachings inspired a new type of winter solstice practice this year at based on deep listening : a form of meditation that will be accompanied by yin yoga and a sound bath led by yours truly.

I’ve already received my new chimes, tuning forks, and crystal bowls to share with you. It’s going to be so special, and I hope you consider joining me!

Monday, December 22
5:45-7:15pm

Www.lovelight-collective.com or DM me to sign up!

Oh, lastly…we’re going back in April to retreat ☺️ I hope you’ll join us.

12/06/2025

As an adult, I’ve found no greater satisfaction than to immerse myself in the learning and practice of holistic and spiritual pursuits.

Having the chance to grow and learn with people from all walks of life with a common goal or interest has been so important and formative in my life.

My first yoga teacher training in 2013, my advanced trainings, my herbalism trainings, and now my sound ceremony training will hold such meaningful memories and lessons in my spiritual life, and I am so grateful for each one of these journeys. They are truly indescribable.

Now it’s my turn. If you’re seeking community, knowledge, reflection, and self study, I’d love for you to join me this winter for SANKALPA, our 200-hour yoga teacher training at Lovelight Collective. You’ll learn so much more than yoga asana - through the guidance of ancient texts and the 8-limbed path of yoga, we’ll work to get past all of the noise and uncover the true beauty that’s waiting to be seen underneath.

Enrolling now at www.lovelight-collective.com (link in bio)

SANKALPA, our 200-hr Yoga Teacher Training program moves through the eight limbs of the yoga practice toward the ultimat...
11/25/2025

SANKALPA, our 200-hr Yoga Teacher Training program moves through the eight limbs of the yoga practice toward the ultimate goal of samadhi. Samadhi is an inner stillness that allows us to awaken our true protection and discover a deeper connection to ourselves, to each other, and to the present moment.

This training is so much more than a certificate. You’ll discover self and uncover so much beauty that is already within you — the only thing you need to do is to trust.

Registration open at www.lovelight-collective.com 🩷

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Okemos, MI

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