Soulside Healing Arts is an exceptional yoga studio in Peoria, Illinois. Besides amazing teachers who care about students, including learning their names and knowing about them personally, the studio aspires beyond teaching yoga, working toward "decreasing socioeconomic stigmas and actively creating a diverse, inclusive place to practice" which it does through its classes and teachers. As a new student myself I cannot think of a better place to start; I have felt welcome and comfortable despite trying new and unfamiliar things, and it is clear that others who have practiced for years are not just comfortable but able to continue learning from a variety of teachers with tons of experience, drive, and who care about individuals. Maybe because of the example set by the vision of the studio, the other students have been as friendly and obliging as the...
Read moreDuring the at-home order, I was able to download a class, as well as attend weekly streaming, and it was a huge benefit to my at-home practice and my well-being. Soulside online offers not just excellent instruction, but the ability to connect with patient, kind local teachers to help practice mindfulness during these difficult times. The virtual studio is well worth visiting. Thank you!
Soulside is, of course, well worth visiting in person when we're able to again. Soulside is a beautiful studio, and I loved attending Hannah's Friday morning class. I also was able to attend the weekly Farmer's market classes offered by Soulside a couple summers ago, and absolutely loved it. The Soulside teachers are the best, and the community-oriented mission of Soulside is just... fantastic. Lovely. (I don't know, how do you write this in words?...
Read moreSoulside is an incredible studio that offers diverse classes and workshops to help improve the clients it serves. The studio space is ornately designed with a minimalistic approach that welcomes to new and returning clients to relax, grow their practice, or try a new class. The instructors are passionate about their practice and offer helpful approaches to getting the most out of the classes. If that wasn't enough, they are the first non for profit studio in Peoria where they are actively giving back to the community and breaking down barriers to leading a healthy lifestyle. I can't not recommend this studio enough. Try it once and you will keep...
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