The Monarch in Hart

09/04/2026

Time for an upgrade to our studio electric?! 😳💥Thanks to the Match on Main Street grant, we’re thrilled to be implementing phase one of our renovations to up level the full campus by 2027. 🙌🏾

Special thanks to an old friend from Hart High School for getting us ready and preparing the studio for the installation of the new mini split which will bring improved heating and the addition of air conditioning. We love working with Silver Lake Electric and Joe Greiner. Quality human, great sense of humor- professional electrician and willing to share trade secrets on the best food trucks.

More to come as we begin the work on upgrades to the studio heating and cooling systems, just in time for the change of seasons.

Thanks for being along for the journey!

08/31/2026

Just a few more sessions of the Beach Yoga season. No beach or studio yoga on Monday, August 31, but delicious breathwork, sensory-rich movement and mindfulness awaits on Lake Michigan, in Pentwater at Mears State Park for a few more mornings. Meet our little village of beach lovers at 9:30 am to settle into the sand for our practice.

Friday, Saturday and Monday
September 4, 5 and 7 (on Labor Day)

08/31/2026

Here is where to find Lauren Sawson with Mindful Movement with Lauren this fall. Put Mondays on your calendar for her day with us in studio at The Monarch in Hart starting September 14! 

8 am Mat Pilates
9:30 Mindful Movement Yoga

08/31/2026

See you in September!

As a reminder- no Monday studio classes until September 14, but registration is open now for special events and dance classes with Creative Kids Movement Network- Grand Rapids & West MI.

Lauren Sawson moves to Mondays and Whitney Allen offers late start Saturdays as we ease into early autumn. No need to advance register for weekly classes, just drop right in.

No Beach Yoga Monday, August 31- but there are three more chances at 9:30 am to catch a practice over Labor Day weekend, with practices on Friday, Saturday and Monday, our final time together in 2026 with Labor Day (final) Beach Yoga in Pentwater.

08/30/2026

Happy Late Summer!
September comes calling. Save her schedule.👌🏾

🍃 NEW this month 🍂
Adult and Teen Ballet
With your guide Melissa Sayles

✨ Many returning favorites and some new sessions
✨ Beloved guides and 6 days to practice movement in community

Between preschool and elementary dance, Pilates to Chair and Medical Yoga, we have everything from Vinyasa and Shuffle Dance, (and now ballet!) to props oriented, gentle, alignment or mindfulness-based yoga practices with eight different teachers. Choose your slot, your style and your session and then come on in to prioritize your wellness and join our little community.

Pay What You Can with suggested prices:
Yoga/Pilates $15 Chair Yoga $10
Shuffle Dance $15 or Family of 4- $20
Class Pass (lowers class prices)
5 classes for $65 ($13 each)
10 classes for $120 ($12 each)
Donations accepted for Medical Yoga
Pay What You Need or Barter available.

Special events with
Caitlin Eyk Flow & Glow Yoga (dj + flow)
ShaamaahS Live meditative sound performance Mandy J. Yoga Restorative Full Moon Yoga

* Reminder that there will be no yoga practices on Mondays, August 31 with Whitney Allen or September 7 with Lauren Sawson, as the studio is closed on Labor Day except for Family Shuffle Dance. Also! Saturdays return in September with a late morning start, so you can sleep in and then come and move. *

08/28/2026

Ballet for EveryBody: A New Space to Move, Heal, and Connect at The Monarch in Hart ✨

Hi everyone, Meet Miss Melissa!

“I am so excited to announce that I am launching a brand new TEEN & ADULT Ballet Class right here at The Monarch in Hart.🦋

For me, ballet is so much more than just learning beautiful choreography or mastering grace. It has been an essential pillar in my life—a true source of healing for my soul, mind, and body. ❤️

Now, I want to share that medicine with you. This class isn't about perfection; it’s about community. It is a safe, welcoming space to connect with others and move your body, no matter where you are starting from. Whether you danced years ago or have never touched a ballet barre in your life, you belong here.

Come exactly as you are. Let's build this community together.”

🩰 Who: Teens and Adults of all levels
🦋 Where: Monarch in Hart
📆 When: Thursday September 3rd 6:30pm-7:20pm 6 Week Session

Message or comment below to save your spot!

08/26/2026

ADULT SHUFFLE DANCE AT 6 pm!
Rachel Shuffles is THE BESSSSSST 🤩

08/25/2026

Sign your preschool or Elementary dancer up for classes starting in September!

Dance is back for our first full season classes at our community partner location The Monarch in Hart!

Classes run Sept 15th 2026 - June 1st 2027 This season will end with our dancers performing in our annual recital in stage!

Tuesdays beginning Sep 15th

*Preschool Dance 4:00 - 4:30 pm

*Elementary Dance 4:45 - 5:30 pm

Miss Melissa is excited to welcome new and returning dancers.

Register via:
https://www.ckmovementnetwork.com/grand-rapids-west-mi

08/18/2026

We have you covered when you come by the studio! We’ve got yoga mats to borrow, with cleaning solutions available afterward to wipe them down. A mixture of antibiotic witch hazel, water, essential oils such as lavender, tea tree and lemon, these blends are sure to invigorate your senses on your way out.

We also have straps, blocks, bolsters and blankets to help support your practice, so simply check in with your teacher upon arrival and we’ll get you all set.

Practices this Tuesday -
8 am Mat Pilates- Lauren
9:30 am Mindful Movement Yoga- Lauren
2:30 pm Peaceful Purpose~ Women’s AA
6 pm Beginning Yoga - Mandy J. Yoga

08/18/2026

We have you covered when you come by the studio!

We’ve got yoga mats to borrow, with cleaning solutions available afterward to wipe them down. A mixture of antibiotic witch hazel, water, essential oils such as lavender, tea tree and lemon, these blends are sure to invigorate your senses on your way out.

We also have straps, blocks, bolsters and blankets to help support your practice, so simply check in with your teacher upon arrival and we’ll get you all set.

Practices this Tuesday -
The Monarch in Hart
8 am Mat Pilates
9:30 am Mindful Yoga- Lauren
2:30 pm Peaceful Purpose~ Women’s AA
6 pm Beginning Yoga - Amanda Valdez