Events, Workshops, and Retreats!
Holiday Shop and Restore for Charity with Katy Blum
Sunday December 8 – 3pm – 5pm
Join the Blue Soul Community for a little holiday cheer this year!!
Katy Blum will offer a Restorative Yoga Class from 3pm to 3:45pm. Please bring a yoga mat, bolster and blanket. The studio does have a small amount of props to lend, please email us if you need to borrow props.
Refreshments and live music to follow.
Jewelry, meditation cushions, and other hand made items will be for sale made by members of the Blue Soul Community. Buy local and support artists in the area!
Please bring any gently used clothing or household items to swap! Leave what you want, take what you want. This is the perfect time of year to clear out your closet and help those in need! Any left over items will be donated to charity.
Each participant will receive one entry in our raffle. Prizes include a free week of yoga, a one hour massage, jewelry items, and more to come!! Additional raffle tickets sold for $2 each.
Cost: $20 per person (a portion will be donated to charity as well!)
Please email katyblum3@yahoo.com to reserve your place. Payment required in advance by Venmo (Kathryn-Blum-1) (5591) or Zelle (katyblum3@yahoo.com), or personal check sent to 1816 Park St. Middleton, WI 53562.
Embrace the Spirit of Play Workshop with Christie Laine
Thursday December 12 – 6pm – 8pm
Saturday December 28 – 1pm – 3pm
Melt away stress, activate joy & ignite your sparkle as you lose yourself in the play experience!
Play is a powerful tool adults often overlook for wellness & healing. It brings about the freedom, aliveness & authenticity so important to well-being. Embodying & integrating play into your life will light you up from within, spark your imagination & have you feeling happier overall.
In this workshop, your inner child will be invited to engage in fun circle games along with soothing somatic movement, guided visualization, face yoga & more.
It’s a busy time of year but you deserve take a moment to connect with yourself & laugh with others.
Christie Laine, HBA, BEd, CMT, is a Waunakee-based trauma-informed certified VITA™ Love & Relationship Coach & MAI Meditation Teacher. She combines 25+ years as an award-winning educator & drama/theatre professional with mind/body techniques & creative expression to guide & support clients to integrate unconscious limitations to become fully present, get unstuck & move forward towards their goals using an approach that combines gentle but deep ancient eastern practices with western psychology – mixed with curiosity & play.
Single Workshop Fee: $27 per workshop
24 hour notice of cancellation required for refund or transfer.
Please email katyblum3@yahoo.com to reserve your place. Payment required in advance by Venmo (Kathryn-Blum-1) (5591) or Zelle (katyblum3@yahoo.com), or personal check sent to 1816 Park St. Middleton, WI 53562.
Edgewater Yoga Retreat: Recharge and Restore
with Terri Baker and Katy Blum
January 19 – 9am – 7pm
Location: The Edgewater Hotel, Sky Bar, 1001 Wisconsin Place, Madison, WI
Start your New Year by recharging and restoring at our serene spa yoga retreat! It’s the perfect time to reset and prioritize self-care as you step into 2025 with renewed energy. Join us for an indulgent day at The Edgewater in Madison, WI, and reserve your blissful getaway today.
This retreat offers a unique opportunity to leave behind the stresses of everyday life and embark on a transformative journey of wellness and renewal. Book your spot now for a day of relaxation, rejuvenation, and balance to start the year off right.
Morning:
- Enjoy a flow yoga class followed by a high-energy breakfast snack and a self-empowering workshop to wrap up the morning. Gift bags included!
Afternoon:
- Indulge in spa services, savor fine dining, or simply enjoy the luxurious amenities of The Edgewater Hotel and Spa.
- We will also be showing the movie The Heal in the Skybar at 1:00 PM.
Evening:
- Relax with a calming Yin, Reiki, and Nidra session, followed by a closing circle to end the day feeling blissfully relaxed and ready for the year ahead.
Make 2025 your year of wellness—treat yourself to this unforgettable experience!
Full Itinerary Details:
9am – 10am – Yoga Flow with Katy
10am – 10:30am – Break with High-Energy Breakfast Snack included
10:45am – 11:45am – Workshop with Terri (Workshop description listed below)
12pm- 5pm – Break for Lunch, Spa, Movie, etc.
5pm- 6:30pm- Yin with Reiki and Nidra/Closing Circle
*During the breaks and up until 9pm, participants may utilize the Sky Bar and enjoy wonderful views of the Capitol and Lake Mendota, enjoy ice skating, spa services, or many of the amenities that the Edgewater has to offer!
Workshop Title: Busting Limiting Beliefs – Break Free and Thrive
Are your beliefs holding you back from reaching your full potential? Join us for a powerful one-hour workshop designed to help you uncover and break through the limiting beliefs that are keeping you stuck.
In this interactive session, you will:
- Identify the beliefs that have been blocking your progress in key areas of your life.
- Challenge negative thought patterns that no longer serve you.
- Learn practical tools and techniques to reframe these beliefs and replace them with empowering ones.
- Create a mindset that opens the door to new possibilities and personal growth.
Whether it’s in your career, relationships, or personal goals, this workshop will give you the insights and strategies you need to shift your mindset and start making meaningful changes.
Get ready to leave this session feeling empowered and ready to take action toward a future of limitless potential!
Cost for full day yoga retreat: $210.00
The deadline to register is January 5, 2025.
Parking is on your own.
Register by emailing katyblum3@yahoo.com. Once your space is confirmed, payment may be sent by Zelle (katyblum3@yahoo.com), Venmo (Kathryn-blum-1) (5591), or personal check sent in advance to 1816 Park St. Middleton, WI 53562. If you wish to pay by credit card, please email katyblum3@yahoo.com for details. No refunds please, as space is limited.
Spa Info: (Optional)
Customized menu of Spa Packages.
With the purchase of a spa service, you will have all-day access to the spa, spa restaurant, relaxation pool, sauna, and fitness center. Please book spa services asap for a guaranteed spot.
Customized Organic Facial – $170- 50min (Discounted rate would be $140 )
Feed your skin with all-natural ingredients bursting with juicy pulp seeds and herbs. Award-winning Éminence will help to brighten, calm, clarify, and illuminate tired, aging skin.
Customized Circadia Facial- $170 / 50min (Discounted rate would be $140 )
Whether your goals are to address signs of aging, dehydration, pigmentation, acne, or rosacea, this treatment is designed to achieve optimal health and beauty. Circadia uses pure botanicals, second-generation vitamins, innovative peptide technology, and the power of your body’s natural circadian rhythms, bringing balance back to your skin.
Customized Stress Relief- 50min-$175 (Discounted rate would be $140)
Relax and let the stress melt away while our trained therapists will customize your pressure and use various Swedish and Deep Tissue massage techniques enhanced with a specialized essential oil. The essential oil blend is designed to reduce stress, boost your immune system, help with circulation, and hydrate your skin.
EDGEWATER SIGNATURE MANICURE– $80 /50min (Discounted rate would be $64 )
This manicure starts with a beautiful shape of the nails, cuticle trimming with reparative cream moisturizer, and then a warm holistic hand soak. Next a dry brush exfoliation scrub and seasonal hydrating masque. This decadent treatment is finished with a seasonal moisturizer massage for the hands and wrists and nail lacquer of your choice. Upgrade to a gel polish as an additional service.
EDGEWATER SIGNATURE PEDICURE –$90 / 50min(Discounted rate would be $72 )
This pedicure starts with shaping the nails, trimming the cuticles, and repairing them with reparative cream moisturizer and a warm, holistic foot soak. Next, a seasonal exfoliation scrub is applied. This is followed with a warm seasonal masque application, and the feet and lower legs are wrapped in warm towels. This treatment is topped off with a relaxing massage with a seasonal moisturizer and lacquer of your choice.
Please call 608.535.8240 to book your spa service or email/call Mary Wagenhoffer directly at mwagenhoffer@theedgewater.com or 608.535.8188 (Ext 2705)
When you call to reserve your spa package, mention Blue Soul Yoga Retreat to receive your discount.
Breathwork Workshop
with Nicole Broughman
Tuesday January 21 – 5:30pm – 7pm
Learn about the benefits of breathwork: How it can reduce stress, help you sleep at night, release trauma, connect deeper to yourself.
You will also experience a guided journey using a technique called conscious connected breathing.
A guided breathwork session is an active meditation process that slows the mind by using a breathing pattern allowing you to gain new insights, trust your intuition, reduce stress, and connect deeper with yourself.
Benefits of the journey include (but not limited to):
*Being more present in the moment and less reactive to stress
*A sense of inner peace and contentment
*A feeling of being more connected to others and the world around you
*A sense of liberation or release from traumas, complexes, negative patterns or behaviors.
*A feeling of increased clarity and insight into one’s own life and world.
Contact Nicole for further questions.
Nicole.mae824@gmail.com
Cost: $27
24 hour notice of cancellation required for refund or transfer.
Please email katyblum3@yahoo.com to reserve your place. Payment required in advance by Venmo (Kathryn-Blum-1) (5591) or Zelle (katyblum3@yahoo.com), or personal check sent to 1816 Park St. Middleton, WI 53562.
