I’m a Midwest girl, born and raised in South Dakota currently living in the Black Hills region of South Dakota. I’m here on this planet to help as many people as I can transform themselves and live the life they dream of! Yoga and all the ceremony work I do have given me the confidence and strength to do this and forge a new path. My dream is to help you do the same! Growing up I was a shy girl who was often teased and bullied for wearing glasses and being small and freckly. I struggled for years with poor self-image and was never happy with the person I saw staring back at me. I never felt good enough or sure of what my path was. And I never thought I would be brave enough to share my story, my vulnerabilities, and insecurities with the world. After college I struggled to find my path. I was unsure of where I belonged. I fell in love with the world of museums and pursued a Masters in Historical Administration in 2012 where I met my husband Wade. But even during grad school I felt out-of-place. I was good at the work and enjoyed the opportunities and thrill of working with the history of places and people. But, I still felt like I was missing something. In the fall of 2016 I quit a good full-time job in pursuit of a dream. My dream is to share my love and passion for the practice of yoga and the lifestyle I have built around me that transformed my life. After discovering yoga in college and dedicating myself to a practice I began to see myself not as a weak insecure person, but someone with drive, passion, and self-confidence. Attributes I thought I had long ago lost in my childhood. Today, through the practice of yoga and a lifestyle of confidence building I enjoy the person I am. I love that I have talents that come naturally, like teaching yoga and facilitating ceremonial spaces and I love that I always have more to learn! I strive to live as authentically to myself as I can working with people, brands, and companies I believe in and put my heart and soul into what I do. I love to teach, I love to travel, to experience life in a way that most only dream of and to ignite that passion in YOU my students, readers, collaborators, and peers. I love to travel and adventure and I am currently booking traveling teaching dates. Want to host me at your studio or retreat center? Shoot me an email info@clarissamae.com
My husband Wade & our pups Inkling and Ollie & I love to be outside and camp and visit new places. We recently welcomed our son, Thomas into the world March 2022 for a whole new adventure! Yoga Facts:
- Registered E-RYT® 500, RPYT®, YACEP®
- 200 hr training in Rock Island, IL at the Tapas Yoga Shala with Evan & Kelly Harris in May 2014
- 500 hr Yoga Teaching certification in May 2017 at Tapas with Evan & Kelly Harris
- Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training in June 2020 with Roberta Kellinson
- 200 hour Advanced Meditation Teacher and Mindfulness Coach Training in June 2021 with Master Dev Om. Included in this training: 7 Chakra Healing Therapy, Yoganidra Master Training, Master Breathwork, Shiva Consciousness, Heartfulness, Sufi Meditation Master Training).
- 100 hour Sound Ceremony Training in Guatemala in July 2021
- Cacao Ceremony Facilitator Training with Amaruanka Ceremonial Living October 2021
- Munay Ki Shamanic Healing Initiation with Sharon Ramel January 2022
- Munay Ki Initiation with Amaruanka Ceremonial Living June 2022
- International Yoga Retreats to Guatemala 2017and Greece in 2019 through a company I co-founded with Erin Damm, Light the Spark Within Retreats.
- I offer Women's Retreats in the Black Hills area, create special events around the Moon, Equinox/Solstice, Astrology and incorporate Sound Healing, Cacao Medicine, Shamanic Healing and Breathwork into my offerings.
- I have taught at various Yoga conferences and festivals including Ustava Maa at the Shri Jasnath Ashram in India, Vegas Gone Yoga in Las Vegas, NV, Fields of Yogis in Cedar Rapids, IA, the South Dakota Yoga Conference in Deadwood, SD.
- I guest taught and did photography for the Yoga Goddess Academy retreat to Costa Rica in April 2018 (book me to guest teach on your retreat and take pics!)
- December 2015 I spent a month in Mysore, India studying at the KPJ Ashtanga Yoga Institute with Sharath Jois. I have also spent time learning from authorized and certified teachers like, Tim Feldmann, Kino MacGregor, and David Robson.
02/08/2026
❤️Sink into deep rest with Yin Yoga under nourishing red light, then drift into a closing Sound Journey.
❤️This layered experience supports nervous system regulation, tissue hydration, improved circulation, energetic balance, and deeper sleep—helping your body release tension while your mind softens and resets.
❤️Leave grounded, restored, and gently recharged.
❤️I started offering Red Light Yoga classes a few years ago and they are some of my favorites! Be sure to register in advance on MindBody!
Yin Yoga & Sound
Sunday, February 15th
At
4:00-5:15pm
Red Light Panel from 🔗Link in my@bio
02/02/2026
🌀So grateful for the chance to collaborate with this weekend at our Ceremony & Connection retreat.
🌲We had a lovely weekend of opening through nature, song, drums, and the opportunity to slow down and appreciate quiet moments of reflection.
🌹Here’s to more musical weaving in the future! Stay tuned!
01/11/2026
🪶Since moving to the Black Hills in 2018 my connection to birds of prey has really amplified. Much of my Soul is tied to the land out here, the animals that live here, and plants that grow here.
🪶The first time I met Freya was the first time I had ever been so close to a Red-tailed Hawk & it brought me to tears. It felt like my Soul recognized the Spirit of this incredible creature and vice versa.
🪶As often as I can I volunteer with the Black Hills Raptor Center as an educational presenter and go to classrooms, retirement homes, and other events to handle and talk about our Bird Ambassadors. For me it’s an absolute JOY.
🪶I find it a true honor to have the opportunity to volunteer in this way & I often say it’s the best volunteer gig! The mission of the Black Hills Raptor Center is to conserve and protect native birds of prey and their natural habitats through education, rehabilitation, and research.
🪶I count myself lucky to be part of an amazing team of volunteers who work with these amazing raptors and excited for all the incredible work this organization will be able to do with the new Rehab facility!
🪶 Why raptors matter:
🦅Natural balance keepers – they control rodent and pest populations.
🦅Environmental indicators – healthy raptors often mean a healthier ecosystem.
🦅Protectors of open land & farms – they reduce the need for poisons and pesticides.
🦅Ancient symbols of vision & guardianship – connecting sky, land, and life.
🤍 How we can help:
🤎Support rehab & education centers like the Black Hills Raptor Center
🤎Avoid rodenticides & toxic chemicals – poisons travel up the food chain.
🤎Choose non-lead ammunition when hunting – lead fragments cause fatal poisoning when raptors feed on remains.
🤎Respect habitats & nesting areas.
🤎Learn, share, and advocate.
🪶Freya is an official Bird Ambassador of the Black Hills Raptor Center.
01/10/2026
Only 2 spots left for my next 200-hr training held at Moccasin Springs.
We start January 23rd!
A teacher training is amazing if you want to deepen your yoga practice, learn to teach, build self-confidence, expand your offerings, learn a new skill, connect with yourself more, and so many other amazing reasons! I always say EVERYONE who goes through this training undergoes a transformation.
I’ve been leading trainings since 2019 & graduated some incredible teachers from this program. So…don’t wait!
Shoot me a message or call MS 605-745-7625
Are you ready to deepen your yoga practice and share its transformative power with others? Our 200-hour Yoga Alliance Registered Teacher Training is designed for dedicated practitioners who feel called to expand their knowledge and impact others through teaching.
$3,200.00 Total Course costs
Includes the following and more...
200HR Training Program
*Included on class days*
*Coffee & Breakfast
*Kombucha & Lunch
*Soak Passes
*All Yoga Classes
*Spa Rentals
Day 1 Gift Bag
10 Punch Yoga Pass
Moccasin Springs Hat
Moccasin Springs Water Bottle
and more...
12/21/2025
❄️Solstice Blessings.
🌲May you find peace, rest, stillness, and joy.
🎵A simple song from the trail the other day.
🕯️Even on the darkest night, the light will always return.
🌑And we find that the dark wasn’t so scary after all, simply a reminder to pause, to breathe more deeply, and to allow spaciousness to return.
12/20/2025
I'm so excited to be offering my next 200 hour Yoga Alliance Teacher Training at Moccasin Springs Jan-March 2026
Last year's cohort was amazing, we felt so taken care of and nourished by the amazing staff and healing waters of the Springs as we dove deeply into this experience. I am grateful for every student I have ever had the privilege to support in this way and excited to welcome another cohort to begin this transformational journey with me.
2026 DATES:
January 23-25
February 27 - March 1
March 27-29
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I’m Clarissa! I’m a Midwest girl, born and raised in South Dakota currently living in Spearfish, SD. I’m here on this planet to help as many people as I can transform themselves and live the life they dream of! Yoga has given me the confidence and strength to do this and forge a new path. My dream is to help you do the same!
Growing up I was a shy girl who was often teased and bullied for wearing glasses and being small and freckly. I struggled for years with poor self-image and was never happy with the person I saw staring back at me. I never felt good enough or sure of what my path was. And I never thought I would be brave enough to share my story, my vulnerabilities, and insecurities with the world.
After college I struggled to find my path. I was unsure of where I belonged. I fell in love with the world of museums and pursued a Masters in Historical Administration in 2012 where I met my husband Wade. But even during grad school I felt out-of-place. I was good at the work and enjoyed the opportunities and thrill of working with the history of places and people. But, I still felt like I was missing something. In the fall of 2016 I quit a good full-time job in pursuit of a dream. My dream is to share my love and passion for the practice of yoga and the lifestyle I have built around me that transformed my life.
After discovering yoga in 2008 and dedicating myself to a practice I began to see myself not as a weak insecure person, but someone with drive, passion, and self-confidence. Attributes I thought I had long ago lost in my childhood. Today, through the practice of yoga and a lifestyle of confidence building I am elated at the person I am. I love that I have talents that come naturally, like teaching yoga and creating fun sequences or working one-on-one with students. I also love that I have spaces of growth left like delving into new content creation and creating programs for people. Yoga has given me so much and that practice is something I want to share with the as many people as possible!
I strive to life as authentically to myself as I can working with people, brands, and companies I believe in and put my heart and soul into what I do. I love to teach, I love to travel, to experience life in a way that most only dream of and to ignite that passion in YOU my students, readers, collaborators, and peers.
I love to travel and adventure and I am currently booking traveling teaching dates! Want to host me at your studio or retreat center? Shoot me an email info@clarissamae.com
My husband Wade & our newest addition Inkling (heeler/boston terrier mutt & love of our lives) & I love to be outside and camp and visit new places so if you are looking for content creators for your property or site we’d love to visit!
Yoga Facts:
I completed my 200 hr training in Rock Island, IL at the Tapas Yoga Shala with Evan & Kelly Harris in May 2014.
I’m completed my 500 hr Yoga Teaching certification in May 2017 at Tapas with Evan & Kelly and am a registered E-RYT® 200, RYT® 500, YACEP®.
I led my first international Yoga Retreat to Guatemala in Nov. 2017 and am working on my retreat to Greece April 2019 with my friend and co-leader Erin Damm & Light the Spark Within Retreats.
I have taught at various Yoga conferences and festivals including Vegas Gone Yoga in Las Vegas, NV, Fields of Yogis in Cedar Rapids, IA, the South Dakota Yoga Conference in Deadwood, SD.
I travel and teach events for GAIAM and other brands around the country!
I guest taught and did photography for the Yoga Goddess Academy retreat to Costa Rica in April 2018 (book me to guest teach on your retreat and take pics!)
I practice Ashtanga Yoga & in December 2015 I spent a month in Mysore, India studying at the KPJ Ashtanga Yoga Institute with Sharath Jois. I have also spent time learning from authorized and certified teachers like, Tim Feldmann, Kino MacGregor, and David Robson.
