Kellie Cheree is inspiring women in the Rockford region to be their authentic selves with her beautifully hand-crafted skincare and candles + RealBeautifulYOU is getting the opportunity to feature her very first candle workshop! Not only will you get to choose from three unique scents, but you’ll also pick out your very own vintage colored glass vessel to mix, pour, and set your candle into.

Snacks + mocktails will be served and Linkt* will be on-site for a fun pop-up where you can make it the ultimate night out with chains and jewelry for you and your besties.

*Linkt pop-up pricing not included in price of workshop

Join guest instructor, Laura Youngblut, RYT 500, for a 90-minute session of yin yoga with a sound bath of singing bowls + chimes. You will begin in yin yoga postures; each one being held for 1-10 minutes. You will slowly end in a meditative savasana + into a deeper sound bath.

Physically, this is a chance to find anchoring + grounding in your body. Mentally + emotionally, you will be given space to create awareness within. Cues will be given throughout to come back to your foundation + journey.

An interactive winter pop-up event hosted by RealBeautifulYOU.

Featuring eight local talents + artists:

*Alyssa Noonen | ceramic goods + pottery

*Boho Bella | curated vintage goods

*Electric Luster | glass art
Featuring handmade stained glass art, including home decor, sun catchers, jewelry, and more!

*Emily Rangel-Cascio | ceramic goods + pottery
Emily combines an effortless, sometimes juvenile, palette and vocabulary with the most respectable, rigid designs and crafts. Her pieces represent the possibility of frivolity and intention that can live in the same space eloquently.

*The Hancocks - Imagery | photo minis
Shot in the RBY Blush Studio against a tan background- perfect for a few head shots, photos of kiddos, family photos, or any fun you can think of in front of the camera.
Leave with a Polaroid from your session and receive four edited digital in an online gallery, along with full print release straight to your email.
Register for your spot

*Painted Daisy Aesthetic | self-care + home goods
Mini skincare services available (sign up as you enter). Service options will be $10 ($20 value):
-Lip rejuvenation treatment
-Uplifting eye treatment
Skin care products will be 10% off for the day PLUS if you spend $100+, you’ll walk away with a deluxe travel pack filled with goodies!

*Petal Creative | watercolors + florals
A beautiful display of handmade floral art, in addition to watercolor kits that Rebecca has created and the opportunity to play with some paints before taking home a kit or two for yourself- or as the perfect gift!

*Streusel & Sage | sweet + savory treats
Erin chose the perfect name for her company to encompass her background in both sweet + savory foods. Streusel & Sage focuses on everything from 100% natural desserts to plated dinners, sourcing as much as possible locally.
A fun station will be set-up where you can not only purchase pre-made goodies, but also decorate your own winter cupcake!

Watch this event for more info to be released each week! No registration necessary. Follow our event on Facebook to show your interest, share with friends, or let us know you’re coming!

Ashley + Brad Hancock, otherwise known as The Hancocks Imagery, join RBY for Winter Photography Minis in our very own studio! During Rockford’s biggest event of the winter, head up Main Street to the cozy home of RealBeautifulYOU. You’ll be greeted by warm beverages + tasty treats as you wait for your mini photo session.
Ashley + Brad will get you + your loved ones snuggled up in front of our beautiful tree + 110-year old fireplace while you warm up from the cold festivities. You will receive three professionally-edited shots within two weeks of your session to use on this year’s holiday cards PLUS leave with a fun Polaroid to remember the evening.
Please book all sessions via The Hancocks Imagery. Slots are limited- book yours today!

A mini retreat to begin a new season together as the Rockford yoga community brought to you by RealBeautifulYOU + Womanspace
9-11a | 108 Sun Salutations
11-12p | Restorative Practice
12-12:30p | Light Lunch
12:30-2p | Chakra Mala Making*
*For your Mala Making experience, please choose one of the the seven Chakra add-ons during the checkout process

While we hope you are able to join this seasonal retreat in whole, we understand life’s commitments. Below you will find the option to register for a full day of togetherness or pick + choose which events work best for you.
Register for any two individual practices (108, restorative, mala making) and save 10% off both using code ‘mala10’
Register for all three by booking ‘Rockford Yoga Mala | Autumn Equinox’ and save $27

Are you looking to help support a fellow yogi in our community? Choose one of our Karma donation options during checkout to add an additional $9, 18, or 36. Why the odd numbers? 18 is the symbol for chai, meaning life. Traditionally, giving increments of 18 brings good luck to those who both give and receive.

We will begin by making a sage stick for cleansing the meditation space, followed by making eye pillows for a 30-minute guided meditation. We will end with a face wash of rosemary-infused water for mental clarity after the meditation to “wake” back up.

Join guest instructor, Kristen Figge, in dedicating 75 minutes to rest + rejuvenate. Begin with a brief meditation to ground into the space, a few restorative yoga postures using props, followed by an extended Savanasa and Sound Bath at the end. There will be a gong, crystal singing bowls, and several chimes to enjoy. RBY will provide 1 bolster, 1 blanket, and 2 blocks per person. Feel free to bring any additional props. No experience is necessary and everyone is welcome.

Interactive, all-levels workshop where we learn about Bhakti- The Yoga of the Heart

Opening Ceremony - Kirtan

Workshop 1 - Mantra, Sacred Sound Formulas
Learn and practice Sanskirt and Buddhist mantras and proper pronunciation of mantras and their meaning. Learn the practice of Japa (mantra meditation with beads). Study specific mantras for meditation, health, abundance, love, removing obstacles, and more.

Lunch - Please bring a light lunch or snack

Workshop 2 - Murtis, Myth, and Mandala
Complementing the sound of mantra is sacred sight. Study the sacred geometry and meaning of Yantra and Mandala. Learn about the Murtis (Ganesha, shiva, Laxmi); delving into their rich, symbolic nature and inspiring stories. Learn ahow to work with Murtis and mantras together.

Short Break

Workshop 3 - Taking Mantra Home
Guidance selecting personal Mantra and Murti (Ishtadevita). Guidance selecting a Mala (prayer beads) for your mantra. How to use mantra in yoga/asana to deepen practice. End with Yoga Nidra (yogic sleep) and Sound Bath.

Closing Ceremony - Kirtan

Participants will receive a booklet with mantra and information covered in the Immersion.

MaaShakti Das (Paulie Skoglind) is a soulful musician, Kirtan Artist, Yoga Teacher, Thai Massage and Reiki Practitioner, Psychologist, and father. Maa has shared hundreds of Kirtans and yoga classes over 17 years from intimate home Kirtans to major festivals such as Bhakti-fest. A devotee of Neem Karoli, Maa loves and honors the path of Bhakti Yoga and sharing in the beauty with others.

Grab your mom, sister, or best gal pals, and come enjoy an evening of peace, relaxation, and pampering at RealBeautifulYOU. Your ticket will include a hands-on facial bar, dessert workshop, and a fun + upbeat yoga class. A full snack & mocktail bar will be provided, along with one complimentary glass of champagne, should you choose to indulge.

Grab a friend or come solo for the ultimate Win(d)e Down Wednesday with The Urban Art Studio + RealBeautifulYOU! We’ll start by creating a beginner-friendly macrame yoga mat strap in a color of your choice, led by Catherine. Then, we will relax our minds + bodies with a yoga practice led by Rachel. Admission includes all materials, light snacks, and workshop instruction. BYOB is welcome.

Join Laura Youngblut for this 2-hour restorative yin practice to connect the physical body with the mind. The session begins with a foundational, physical awareness of the body. Deeper into the session, space is given to connect with the mind, mentally and emotionally. Within the 2 hours you choose the relaxation, peace, and stillness you need.

RBY provides 1 mat, bolster, strap, blanket, and 2 blocks per person. For a deeper restorative practice, you may choose to bring 1 additional bolster and blanket

Capacity of 15 participants

A 60-minute Vinyasa Flow led by our current class of Yoga Teacher Trainees. Please expect a rotation of the three students as they incorporate what has been covered in the first four weekends of their eight-weekend training. All levels of yogis welcome!

A 60-minute Vinyasa Flow led by our current class of Yoga Teacher Trainees. Please expect a rotation of the three students as they incorporate what has been covered in the first four weekends of their eight-weekend training. All levels of yogis welcome!

Grab your mom, sister, or best gal pals, and come enjoy an evening of peace, relaxation, and pampering at RealBeautifulYOU. Your ticket will include a hands-on facial bar, Valentine's-themed cooking workshop, and a fun + upbeat yoga class. A full snack & mocktail bar will be provided, along with one complimentary glass of champagne, should you choose to indulge.
Additionally, Kylie has SIX spots available for an upgraded private massage experience- please register separately for one of the spots in place of one group activity for only $20!

A 60-minute Vinyasa Flow led by our current class of Yoga Teacher Trainees. Please expect a rotation of the four students as they incorporate what has been covered in the first three weekends of their eight weekend training. All levels of yogis welcome!