Leland, Michigan

Leland, Michigan

Yoga & Pilates on the Leland River

Movement and wellness on the Leland River

Yoga & Pilates on the Leland River

Movement and wellness on the Leland River — yoga, pilates, dance, reiki, qigong, sound baths, and more. Everyone is welcome here.

Yoga, pilates, dance, reiki, qigong, sound baths, and more. Everyone is welcome here.

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About

Picture your practice at River Studio.

Picture your practice at River Studio.

Picture your practice at River Studio.

River Studio provides a welcoming and inclusive space to develop your mind, body, and spirit through the practice of yoga, pilates, and other forms of fitness and wellness.

You belong here

First things first: you belong here. River Studio welcomes everyone — whether you're visiting, here for the season, or call the peninsula home. We're committed to a space where people of all gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, abilities, and backgrounds feel comfortable practicing.

A shared, light-filled room

Thoughtfully equipped

Arrive early. Stay after.

Find your fit

Our Classes

However you like to move

Three ways into the practice — explore each to find the style that fits you.

Prefer one-on-one? Private reformer and mat pilates sessions are available — just ask.

Events

Upcoming events

Upcoming events

Upcoming events

Seasonal workshops, visiting teachers, community gatherings, and open-air practices at River Studio.

Seasonal workshops, visiting teachers, community gatherings, and open-air practices at River Studio.

Seasonal workshops, visiting teachers, community gatherings, and open-air practices at River Studio.

EVTDATA

Grounding Into Summer Sound Journey

29

AUG

5:00pm

River Studio

Grounding Into Summer Sound Journey

Join us on the serene lawn at River Studio, where you'll be surrounded by the gentle flow of the Leland River. We warmly invite you to embark on a restorative guided sound journey, enriched by a soothing sound bath featuring crystal singing bowls. This experience will allow you to melt away tension through gentle stretches that promote relaxation and ease. As you settle onto a yoga mat and immerse yourself in the sound bath, let the calming tones of crystal singing bowls, along with the therapeutic sounds of harp and flute, envelop you. Each of these beautiful instruments, accompanied by sacred beats, will wash over you, creating a tranquil refuge. Here, you can find peace, engage in deep visualization, and experience true tranquility. Each sound journey is a unique reflection of your current mindset and energy, allowing you to explore inner depths. The healing vibrations of crystal bowls can be gentle allies in releasing stress, enhancing mental clarity, and supporting restful sleep. Allow these soothing tones to cradle you, calming your nervous system and nurturing a sense of overall well-being. You truly deserve this precious time for peace and healing. Please come dressed in cozy layers, as all necessary props will be thoughtfully provided for your comfort. We look forward to sharing this nurturing experience with you.

$40 / ticket

EVTDATA

Grounding Into Summer Sound Journey

5

SEP

Community Event

Weekend

Old Art Building, Leland

The Nature of It All

Rick Koehler, Royce Deans, and Angela Saxon bring their annual Leland art sale to the Old Art Building. Between them: oil paintings, monotypes and monoprints, collages, and poetry — work built from close observation of light, texture, and the spaces between forms in nature.

Saturday, September 5, 11am to 7pm. Sunday, September 6, 11am to 4pm.

Old Art Building, 111 S Main Street, Leland. Free, and everyone is welcome.

Meet the Artists

Rick Koehler — Oil Paintings
His work seeks to utilize light to emphasize his subject matter. “In the real world, light provides us the ability to see colors; in paintings, color provides us the ability to see light.” This is his constant challenge and goal.

Royce Deans — Paintings, Monoprints/Linotypes and Poetry
Developed from observation, his paintings, monotypes, and poetry explore the spaces between forms found in nature with expressions of texture, repetition, and layered color. He creates intimate compositions that portray the warmth and closeness of touch.

Angela Saxon — Monotypes, Collages and Paintings
Her work tells a visual story of looking at a particular subject in a particular time of day in the specific light that is present — she observes her subject in a collective way, taking time to see and understand as water moves, shadows change, light evolves.

Free

EVTDATA

strong-steady-reformer

Grounding Into Summer Sound Journey

7

SEP

Weekly Series

1:00pm

River Studio

Strong & Steady Pilates: Reformer for Active Aging

A small-group reformer class designed for adults 55+ who are new to Pilates, returning to movement, or looking to build strength, balance, mobility, and confidence in a supportive setting. Taught by Dr. Lisa Fernandez, Doctor of Physical Therapy and comprehensively certified Pilates instructor, this class will focus on safe, accessible movement to support posture, everyday strength, balance, and healthy aging. This class is a great fit for those who may feel unsure about trying Pilates, want a more personalized small-group environment, or are looking for a gentle but effective way to move better and feel stronger.

$40 / ticket

EVTDATA

strong-steady-reformer

Grounding Into Summer Sound Journey

14

SEP

Weekly Series

1:00pm

River Studio

Strong & Steady Pilates: Reformer for Active Aging

A small-group reformer class designed for adults 55+ who are new to Pilates, returning to movement, or looking to build strength, balance, mobility, and confidence in a supportive setting. Taught by Dr. Lisa Fernandez, Doctor of Physical Therapy and comprehensively certified Pilates instructor, this class will focus on safe, accessible movement to support posture, everyday strength, balance, and healthy aging. This class is a great fit for those who may feel unsure about trying Pilates, want a more personalized small-group environment, or are looking for a gentle but effective way to move better and feel stronger.

$40 / ticket

EVTDATA

strong-steady-reformer

Grounding Into Summer Sound Journey

21

SEP

Weekly Series

1:00pm

River Studio

Strong & Steady Pilates: Reformer for Active Aging

A small-group reformer class designed for adults 55+ who are new to Pilates, returning to movement, or looking to build strength, balance, mobility, and confidence in a supportive setting. Taught by Dr. Lisa Fernandez, Doctor of Physical Therapy and comprehensively certified Pilates instructor, this class will focus on safe, accessible movement to support posture, everyday strength, balance, and healthy aging. This class is a great fit for those who may feel unsure about trying Pilates, want a more personalized small-group environment, or are looking for a gentle but effective way to move better and feel stronger.

$40 / ticket

EVTDATA

strong-steady-reformer

Grounding Into Summer Sound Journey

28

SEP

Weekly Series

1:00pm

River Studio

Strong & Steady Pilates: Reformer for Active Aging

A small-group reformer class designed for adults 55+ who are new to Pilates, returning to movement, or looking to build strength, balance, mobility, and confidence in a supportive setting. Taught by Dr. Lisa Fernandez, Doctor of Physical Therapy and comprehensively certified Pilates instructor, this class will focus on safe, accessible movement to support posture, everyday strength, balance, and healthy aging. This class is a great fit for those who may feel unsure about trying Pilates, want a more personalized small-group environment, or are looking for a gentle but effective way to move better and feel stronger.

$40 / ticket

EVTDATA

Grounding Into Summer Sound Journey

6

NOV

Community Event

Weekend

Bay View Inn, Petoskey

Autumn Renewal Retreat at Bay View Inn

Join wellness professional Kat Palms for a restorative weekend at the Bay View Inn in Petoskey, designed to help you slow down, recharge, and reconnect. Through gentle movement, breathwork, guided reflection, nature immersion, nourishing meals, and meaningful connection, you’ll leave feeling refreshed, grounded, and renewed.

Your retreat begins Friday at 4:00pm with a welcome drink and hors d’oeuvres, followed by a full Saturday of wellness experiences and a Sunday closing ceremony. Includes two nights of lodging (Friday and Saturday) and all meals. This community event is hosted by the Bay View Inn — we’re sharing it with our River Studio community.

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EVTDATA

Winter Solstice Restorative Sound Journey

19

DEC

4:00pm

River Studio

Winter Solstice Restorative Sound Journey

Winter invites you to embrace stillness and nurture your inner voice. It’s a time to honor the wisdom that comes with slowing down. We all reach moments when our bodies and souls crave rest. The gentle embrace of winter's darkness offers us a space of serenity, encouraging us to turn inward and listen to our hearts. Come join this restorative guided sound journey. As you lie on a yoga mat during a sound bath, the calming tones of crystal singing bowls will wash over you, creating a peaceful haven. The soothing vibrations promote a sense of calm and allow for deep visualization, and profound tranquility. Each sound journey is unique, reflecting your current mindset and energy. Crystal healing bowls can be a gentle ally in easing stress, enhancing mental clarity, and improving sleep. The deep relaxation they provide supports you in managing anxiety, stress, and mood fluctuations. Let the gentle tones cradle you, calming your nervous system and fostering a sense of overall well-being. You deserve this moment of peace and healing.

$40 / ticket

EVTDATA

Grounding Into Summer Sound Journey

9

APR

Community Event

7 days

Cape Town, South Africa

Wild Beauty, Well Lived: A Well-Being Journey through South Africa

A 7-day, 6-night well-being journey through South Africa, April 9–15, 2027, hosted by Kat Palms through TourHero. Blend expansive safari experiences at Aquila Safari Lodge with the vibrant beauty of Cape Town — think morning movement and breathwork, game drives among the Big Five, Table Mountain, Boulders Beach penguins, and wine country in between.

The trip includes lodging, most meals, transfers, and a thoughtfully paced itinerary designed to leave you feeling nourished and inspired. This community event is organized through TourHero — we’re sharing it with our River Studio community.

Learn more

We’re still creating something new for you — stay tuned.

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Our Teachers

Meet your instructors.

Meet your instructors.

A growing community of yoga, pilates, and healing-arts teachers — each bringing their own background, and a shared belief that everyone is welcome here.

Amy Hubbell

Amy

Amy

Amy Hubbell

Beth

Beth

Caitlin Watkins

Caitlin

Caitlin

Cathy Fitzgerald

Cathy

Cathy

Christen Landry

Christen

Christen

Hanna Lose-Frahn

Hanna

Hanna

Jan Van Elslander

Jan

Jan

Jessica Shelton

Jessica

Jessica

Julie Schwalm

Julie

Julie

Justin Blakely

Justin

Justin

Katherine (Kat) Palms

Kat

Kat

Kerry Satterwhite

Kerry

Kerry

Kristen Ryder

Kristen

Kristen

Dr. Lisa Fernandez

Lisa

Lisa

Naomi Cole

Naomi

Naomi

Sandra Carden

Sandra

Sandra

Shelley Smith

Shelley

Shelley

Meet the full team

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Private Events

Private Events

Book a private yoga, pilates, or wellness experience for your group — at River Studio in Leland or anywhere across the Leelanau Peninsula.

Wedding Weekends

Bridal mornings, bachelorette gatherings, and wedding weekends that begin with presence instead of rush.

Retreats & Offsites

A calm, well-led reset for corporate teams, brands, and small groups who want to reconnect and arrive together.

Birthdays & Gatherings

A grounded way to celebrate birthdays, reunions, and destination weekends across Northern Michigan.

Yoga · Pilates · Qigong · Reiki · Sound Baths — one practice or a custom combination, at the studio or your venue, personalized around your group.

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FAQ

Questions, answered.

Questions, answered.

A few quick answers to our most common questions — the full list lives on our FAQ page.

What if I’ve never done yoga or pilates before?

What do I need to bring?

Do I need to book in advance?

What is your cancellation policy, and how do I cancel?

How does pricing work?

Can I book a private or group class?

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