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Kristina Sedgwick: I had an amazing energy entering the building. Rachel and Isaac were amazing. Guided me and gave me a lot of knowledge. I even cried and had received nothing but support.

Austin Gerken: One of our favorite places to shop and the best place in the area! No bad vibes when you walk into this shop and everything is incredibly priced for the size of their products. They also offer yoga and meditation classes in the back studio which always seem very well lead and super relaxing. All around a 10/10 experience.

Emily Perkins: My first time coming was for the Mala Making workshop and it was amazing! Rachel is fantastic and puts her heart and soul into this shop.

Kylie Smith: Y’all every time I go here the energy is amazing. I always meet the nicest people and the staff are incredible sweet and helpful. I’ve bought countless things from here over the years and will continue to do so. It has a wonderful selection of crystals and there’s always something new each time I go in.

Rippled Vibrations: Y’all this place is something special. Speaking with the owner, employees, and customers you can FEEL the vibration of love just weaved throughout. Thank you, Mantra!

Tricia Keightley: This is my favorite store in Blue Springs! It is so much more than a store it is a yoga studio, they have Reiki energy healing, life coaching, and so so much more. The owner Rachel is one of the most amazing humans I have ever met.

Candie Sinnott: Love this place!They have a large selection of stones, jewelry, candles, oracle decks, and so much more.I love stopping here when I'm out and about in Blue Springs.

Melonie Courtright: Definitely my new fav! Sydney is amazing, super helpful, and kind. She is easy-going and knowledgeable as well as passionate about the merch!This is a super metaphysical shop! It has a very relaxing environment yet so many things to choose from! They had incense, backflow cones, jewelry, crystals, books, tarot cards, yoga mats, yoga blocks, salt and crystal lamps, essential oils, and any accessories you would need to go with it. I took lots of pictures so hopefully it gives you a good idea if the item you're looking for is inside!

Randy Moulton: Lots of cool things to explore and get lost in. I picked up a couple great items, added to my rocks collection and found a perfect witchy case to keep tidbits in. Will definitely return.

Jessica Herman: Amazing reiki experience and an adorable shop

Raymond Fisher: Bought my wife some Crystals from here, she loved them! Ladies were very helpful!

Bridget Taylor: Came here to find a gift for a friend, and while this wasn't a store I would normally go into, I will be back!Brenda made sure that we felt comfortable and was ready to help us with information when she could tell we were lost without feeling like she was hovering or just trying to make a sale. She was extremely knowledgeable about everything in the store.A little bit of everything for everyone. Can't wait until they are able to start classes again.Oh, and our friend loved her gifts!

Newt lasky: This was my first time visiting mantra and overall I had a really relaxing time. The owner was extremely friendly and we had a great conversation about meditation. I wish I could attend some of their meditation meetings but with covid it's something that's not safe atm. Planning on stopping by again when I have time!

Frank Raney: My daughter and I absolutely loved as place! A friend of mine had told me about it because I was looking for a place locally that I can purchase crystals from. The owner was very informative and extremely nice and helpful! I would highly recommend going there yeah you're looking for crystals, candles and/or metaphysical items for use.

Brooke rodenbaugh: I absolutely love this place! The shop is unique and full of crystals, handcrafted jewellery and so much more! I have recently started attending some of their classes. I didn't anticipate how comfortable I would feel before, during and after each class! Wonderful atmosphere. Fantastic staff and instructors!

Taylor Hall-Wicker: This has been my go to metaphysical shop since I moved to the area. They have a nice selection of crystals and incense, and other lovely findings, including locally made things for your spiritual practice.

Shaunna Wheat: Love this place! I walked in the first time and was there for 2 hours! I want to learn about crystals, stones and chakras...and how to work with the energy residing in us and the energy we extend out into the world. Good conversation with the young gentleman that works there! I went on Valentines Day and purchased things that my soul was craving!! Looking forward to the meditation class on Wednesday evening! It will be my first one!! Let the adventure begin!!!!

Jessica Murphy: Every moment my kids,boyfriend, family or friends come in its magical and so helpful. Light and love to the workers owners and family members that run this place 💗💜💙💚💛🧡❤ 🖤💫💫💫💫💫💫💫💫🤲🤲🤲🤲🤲🎋🔮🔮🔮🔮🔮🔮🔮🔮🔮🔮🔮🔮🔮🔮🔮🔮🔮🔮🔮

Bekki A: Calming as soon as you walk in the door. Lots of fun things to learn about.

Shay Des: Love the atmosphere the staff are very friendly, keep an open mind and see what they have to offer, all their crystals and products are beautiful and fairly priced. Any questions you have they are more than happy to help!! Love this experience every time I go!

Ladonna Sanders: Colleen is an excellent instructor! I have attended both in-person and by Zoom. The classes are a gentle mix of yoga and pilates, which is good for me as a 72 year old in reasonably good shape. Colleen is very thorough in instructing and uses lots of imagery ("imagine your spine is a string of pearls") which helps foster the learning to know one's body. In the studio she is very attentive to each student and watches to assist poses. The space is warm, clean, visually appealing, and orderly.The classes I attend are restorative, I would say, where some props are used. This is not the tpe of class where more time is spent arranging than actually engaging your body..She also instructs in how to modify a pose or movement and givers space to do that depending on your needs. What has been helpful for me personally is stretching of muscle groups, and the attention paid to moving hip and shoulder joints which are often problem areas for seniors. Yesterday's session involved legs and hips--"drawing circles on the ceiling", doing bridges, and more than I can't recall right now. We also take time to shake out muscles after movement. Within 12 hours I had some relief of pain, which says a lot about the benefits of this work.

Cynthia Okimoto: This place is a true gem. The class I took was exactly what I needed to open up my posture and be more mindful of tendencies when using everyday devices like the laptop and phone. Colleen dropped some real wisdom nuggets about fascia overtime. Highly recommend!

Hope Riley: This is the studio to be at if you’re looking to feel completely refreshed, energized, and to let go of anything holding you back. Colleen has the most healing energy and voice that will instantly calm you no matter the state you show up in. You can tell immediately that her immense empathy is already at work pinpointing your needs and shaping your experience to truly benefit you throughout your visit. She will never push you past your limits and will ensure you’re comfortable throughout.The studio is immaculate; it’s beautiful, serene, and spotless clean. It smells peaceful and amazing every time. This great location is easily accessible and there is always close parking available.Colleen offers tons of types of classes that fit any need!! Go see her and find out for yourself!

Donna Palatas: Colleen's extensive yoga training, enthusiasm, and genuine caring and compassion all contribute to an incredible yoga experience. She focuses on the needs of clients and is always thinking of how to include movements/poses tailored to a client's areas of concern. Colleen incorporates the knowledge she's gained throughout her years of training as a key element in her teaching, resulting in a comprehensive and invaluable yoga experience. I initially used a Groupon and Colleen was incredibly helpful throughout the Groupon redemption process.

Andrew McCarl: This place has really great energy, and Colleen is awesome.

Kana Kliethermes: I've been coming to this Yoga studio for years. The place is peaceful and quiet. Gentle Yoga is perfect for correcting my alignment. I love Restorative Yoga because you'd get pampered. Thai Massage is amazing too! Colleen and Chisa are both great teachers. They know how to help students with their physical issues. I always leave feeling so relaxed. :)

Cindy Easton: Colleen is a very nurturing person and cares deeply for all her clients. She is very flexible and is a joy to be around. She has extensive knowledge on yoga and the body, and her Thai massage is one of the best experiences you can do for yourself.

Joe Speicher: I have gone here for the Beamer and massage, and meditation. Love the place, love Colleen, a beautiful peaceful healing place.

Laveena Thawani: Colleen is admirable & amazing. Me and my daughter loves to attend her sessions. By joining private lessons we came to know her more personally, we like her ideas, her way of explaining things and her guidance. We are really thankful to her👍👍

Marty Johannes: I have been taking yoga classes for almost 30 years. This week, I attended the best yoga class I've ever experienced - the Restorative /Deep Stress Relief class led by Colleen Boveri. It was like a whole spa day condensed into 75 minutes! Colleen exudes wonderful, calming energy and has such a soothing voice. Colleen provides clear guidance and assistance on the poses and uses spot on imagery to guide the class members into a meditative state of mind and body. I arrived feeling harried and distracted, and left the session feeling calm and centered! I highly recommend this studio! I will be back. :-)

Kartik Singh: Seeking Solace is the best yoga studio I have found in Kansas City, or maybe anywhere, actually. The main instructor, Colleen, is also its owner and founder. She is remarkable, and her teaching has benefitted me tremendously. I am sleeping better and have more energy, strength, and flexibility. When I arrived, my yoga experience was quite basic. I had very little flexibility. She is a patient teacher, and she guided me and the other students through the challenges of certain postures. My practice improved greatly thanks to her. She is very observant, and also extremely intuitive. She offers modified poses for newbies like me, or advanced variations, for those who have a stronger practice.The practice has a spiritual side, too, and Colleen is an excellent guide here, also. While calling the poses by their Sanskrit names, she offers a focus on the breath, encouraging students to get out of their heads when they practice. Classes end on the chant of Om (peace), and in poses, sometimes mantras are given, such as “I am peace.” Another favorite of mine is the So Hum meditation. I love the spiritual side, and I feel that students who don’t get this are really missing something key.The setting at Seeking Solace is so wonderful, too, and the first thing you notice when entering the studio is what a special place it is. People have posted photos, but they don’t do justice to the place. It is at once grounding and energizing, clean and harmonious. You feel good when you enter, and it also feels like a sacred space, a safe haven away from the hustle and bustle of the world. The room offers a view of a peaceful rock garden where there are flowers, and when I was there, in the Fall, a couple of pumpkins.Colleen’s knowledge extends also to nutrition and anatomy. During class, as poses are being done, she offers information about the way the joints, muscles, and ligaments all come together. She also points out when doing certain poses can help in our daily lives, and can even help people to avoid surgeries later.In contrast, I had previously practiced at studios with rooms heated to 95 degrees, where it was all about how much you can sweat and how to show off your moves. Here, it’s quite the opposite. Seeking Solace is about finding lasting benefit, with a top-notch teacher, in a friendly group of yogis. I highly recommend Seeking Solace.

Julia Saykally: I love the classes at this Studio! Colleen and her instructors are fabulous!!

Gabby Hardesty: Colleen is the most welcoming, nurturing, caring yoga teacher i've ever come across. An all around great person and great teacher! Tons of experience and can work with all your needs whether its your flexibility or a torn muscle she will make sure your comfortable no matter what. Yoga at seeking solace is more than just yoga, its a relaxing sanctuary where you can unwind... her thai massages are a must! And my favorite is the restorative class, you leave feeling like a new person!

Elizabeth Uppman-Marquez: There's nobody like Colleen. She's genuine, funny, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to be around. Class is fun, challenging, and different every time. If you have an area you'd like to work on, just ask and Colleen will work it into the class. Can't say enough good about her!

Bonnie Murdock: I am new to yoga and am so glad that my first experience was with Seeking Solace Yoga Studio. The studio owner is an amazing teacher who knows how to educate and inspire her students about the benefits of yoga practice. I would definitely recommend the studio to anyone who is thinking about taking up yoga.

Lisa Veglahn: Seeking Solace studio is a welcoming environment. Colleen is incredibly knowledgeable and makes each class very personal and accessible.

Annie Alexander: I looked for a yoga studio that was welcoming & comfortable. Seeking Solace offers just that. I finally found the Restorative Yoga I had been searching for!! Best hour and a half of my week!!

Sarah Uchytil: Wonderful studio. Small classes with lots of individual attention. A secret oasis in Overland Park.

Susan Hartman: When I decided to give Yoga a try I knew I wanted small classes, individual attention and a caring and compassionate instructor. I found all of that and more in Colleen's class. One of the first things she said that really resonated with me is that everyone is different and poses can be modified to work with any body type. She encourages you to give all poses a try but never makes you feel inadequate if you can't get it. She really focuses on breathing techniques which helps in all areas of my life. The class is wonderful starting with the warm up stretches to the restful and meditative end. The atmosphere is lovely and serene. This is everything I was looking for and my only regret is that I didn't start sooner.

Shirley Marshall: Seeking Solace is a unique yoga experience. This is largely due to Colleen...a master teacher and star personality. You will immediately feel welcomed and at-ease. Colleen's expertise is phenomenal. She is extremely knowledgeable in the practical application of anatomy, physiology, energy healing...matters related to mind-body-spirit and shares this generously. She communicates with wisdom and humor. The studio is is indeed a special place of solace and rejuvenation.

tessa vantrece: I am beyond grateful to have found Inner Space yoga studio, after trying a few other studios I finally found my home. Laura’s teaching is healing to my soul. She offers a great variety of in studio classes and an extensive online library of options that you can do from home that change monthly. All the instructors are amazing, and the studio is beautiful and well equipped. I’m thankful for the knowledge they share and look forward to deepening my practice here.

Will Hall: Great first class at Inner Space Yoga, very attentive and helpful teacher.

Lisa Ash Drackert: Positive:QualityInner Space provides an atmosphere of healing— the knowledge Laura brings to her classes is phenomenal!

Jim Godwin: Positive:Communication,ProfessionalismThis is not your average yoga studio. The training, care, integrity and dedication to this practice of healing that Laura puts in is not typical in our western culture. If you are looking for real healing and a yoga practice that goes much deeper than the typical studio then you must go to Inner Space and practice with Laura.

Jonathan Koenig-Riley: This place is amazing! Do yourself a favor and check out some classes.

Megan: This studio is such a beautiful, healing space. The classes & workshops offered are so unique. It has been such a wonderful experience learning from the different teachers and building community with fellow students. The monthly new moon sound baths are amazing - highly recommend!

Angela Hoffman: I have been going to Inner Space since it opened 6 years ago. They have a great variety of classes and workshops. The Yoga and Tai Chi classes have been really good for me, allowing me to grow, change, find community and strengthen my sense of self. The Sound Baths are delightfully relaxing. Inner Space is one of the most inclusive, nourishing, healing spaces in Kansas City.

David Clark: Inner space has helped me in countless ways. I have healed there and witnessed others healing as well. Laura's visionary work truly is a gift to Kansas City. Please visit and behold the vibrations she raises.

nicole greene: I've been a lover of Inner Space for years! Laura operates a beautiful and peaceful building, mindfully curating the instructors and other small businesses who share this safe space. I have always felt supported, well cared for, and blissed out during the variety of classes and workshops offered here.

elaina cochran: Being part of Inner Space Yoga is something I hold gratitude for every day. From the beautiful, nurturing energy of the building, to the teachers and practitioners, and not least of all, the integrity and care in which Laura has so artfully cultivated such a sacred community. Inner Space is a treasure for this city.

Grace Duckworth: Love this studio! One of the best in kc. You always enter feeling welcomed and leave feeling relaxed.

Jen Frank Klenke: Great space and a welcoming environment. Zero vanity, just a comfortable space in which to learn and practice yoga. The instructors give great guidence as to how to adapt each pose based on each person's skill level.

Katherine Doolittle: I've been going to Inner Space Yoga and Laura now for a couple of years. Truly a magical experience. I always leave feeling relaxed, centered, energized, and ready to take on the world. There is nothing like Inner Space in the city. We are lucky she's not moved to a bigger city.

Sally: ISY reignited my Yoga practice back when it began on Cherry. Laura and her incredible group of staff facilitate deep listening, mindful movement and safe space for the Yoga practitioner. This studio is the real deal- Yoga is not only a four-letter word. It is an embodied lifestyle, stare of being and ongoing practice. ISY has taught me this from the ground, up. Thank you ISY and Laura.

Rosemary Barria: I am so grateful for Laura and Inner Space! I walked into her previous studio never having felt comfortable in any other studio before. I found a home to grow in so many ways. Laura is intentional about the space and you feel safe and loved as you walk in.

Audrey Singer: I love this place so much. A very beautiful and welcoming space. You can feel how much unconditional love has been poured into the creation of this business, dedicated to bringing wellness to the community. Several donation based classes make enjoyment of the classes accessible. And the quality of classes is excellent. Love.

Jori Sackin: Best Yoga studio in town!

Laura Burkhalter: Hands down (down dog-style) best studio and instructors in town! Love, love, love Inner Space and the environment they have created.

Kelli Bebermeyer: Inner Space has been the most welcoming, calming, loving, and open door community of people. The physical yoga studio is so peaceful and balanced with plants to help you ground. The space has allowed me to go into deeper levels of who I am as a person and I’m so grateful Laura and her amazing team have created a space to allow such growth!

Laurel Parks: Going to Inner Space Yoga has literally changed my life -- I've been a regular since 2014. Laura and her instructors provide a wonderful, safe and deeply spiritual place that allows people to use yoga as a vehicle for transformation, intention and personal power. At the end of each session Laura uses music to guide a uniquely powerful meditation experience. I love my home at Inner Space! 3 3 3

Melea Siebert: To say Lisa is kind and knowledgeable is an understatement!! I cannot say enough good things about her and her staff. Fantastic workshop. I’m not a yoga instructor but a practitioner, and the information covered in the workshop is truly applicable to anyone. Practical & easy to understand.

Emily Devers: What a treat to find Lisa Ash Yoga! The studio space is welcoming and sacred. I have tried many of the classes ranging from Restorative to Stretch and Strengthen and the teachers are knowledgeable and supportive. I love the small class size and personalized attention. Lisa also has an online subscription with access to specialized therapeutic classes. Lisa’s in person trainings are top notch…a great option for yoga teachers or yoga students wishing to dive deep into meditation, restorative yoga, yin, myofascial release and more!

Amber Defore: The Restore and Meditate Training was INCREDIBLE. Not only am I a more confident teacher of the practice after this training, but I feel equipped with the knowledge and tools to better handle the stress of my life as a mom, wife, employee, human, etc. I’m leaving feeling inspired, hopeful and ready to take on the world.

James Ash: Lisa developed a personal protocol for me to address chronic lower back issues. The relief was almost immediate and in less than a week I the pain was completely relieved. The routine takes less than 10 minutes and I can do it anywhere, even in my hotel room when traveling.

Kim Johnson: Renting Lisa Ash Yoga studio has been an easy & all around life enhancing for myself and my private yoga client who wanted to get back into a studio post pandemic. Emailing with Heather, the manager, for first time scheduling and responsibilities is quick and clear making it pretty seamless to rent the studio for my students practice time. We’ve continued to rent the studio for our twice a week practices and love it!

Katja Cahoon: This is a beautiful space - I did a group there and have also taken classes there. Lisa and Heather are a pleasure to work with!

Tayler: I rented this space for Authentic Relating events. This space was prefect!

tasjha dixon: This place is like “church”/“ashram”/“sangha”. This is where I go when I need to reconnect to my Divine Feminine energy. When I need to commune with my Higher Self. When I need “therapy”, yoga/meditation is The Therapist. And the “guides”/“teachers” at this studio are heaven-sent, in my opinion.

Kathy Damron: If you ever get a chance to take a yoga class with Lisa, do it! She is a lovely person whose warmth and knowledge make for an ideal teacher. She sets a welcoming tone for her classes, creating space for all students ❤️

Shelly Doucet: Heather is a gentle guide in a wonderfully restful and restorative yoga class. The studio provides a calm, elegant environment, complete with pillows, blankets, and blocks. (Bring your own mat or rent one there). Attending her class is a gift!

Aimee Patton: I take a meditation and stress relief class weekly. I suffer from chronic pain and I can't express how much this class helps control my pain and allows me a time to relax. I use the methods taught in the class throughout the week. It's truly a wonderful experience. I can't recommend it enough!

Shelby Exposito: Classes are a great balance of mental and physical. Each class has something new - a unique combination of moves or a stretch I've never seen - that ends up being deceptively challenging!

Shelli Baldwin: Lisa Ash Yoga has been a wonderful find! The workshops are well organized and very informative. I will definitely be back!

Julie Kircher: Fabulous classes and experience!

Susanne Watson: This is an absolutely delightful studio! The stretch and strengthen class is wonderful and Lisa and the whole community are very warm and welcoming. I'm so glad I found this studio and can't wait to return!

Candace Potter Wilson: Lisa is AMAZING - this fall, I've taken two 6-week pre-natal yoga sessions and have been so grateful for the experience. Lisa makes sure the classes target the challenge areas that expecting mamas and new mothers are facing (both physically and mentally) and creates such an inviting space. I HIGHLY recommend any of her yoga classes (have some other in-person and online classes with her over the years).

Larry Owens: Just what I was looking for! A Personal Yoga Therapeutic session with Lisa quickly identified my specific problem areas and has considerably improved my situation. This was much more effective for me than physical therapy and I give my highest recommendation.

Janice Friesen: I have Ataxia and have been walking unbalanced and struggling with it for a long time. Lisa worked with me and has taught me to do many thing that are really helping. She has an eye for which parts of your body are weak or moving the wrong way. She also seems to have a sense of what can be worked on and what maybe is just something to work around.

Brittany Goodman Craig: I'm so happy to have found Lisa and her yoga studio! It's been amazing to connect with other pregnant women and mamas, and Lisa has really helped me get through my pregnancy-related aches and pains. I look forward to her class every week!

Sara Fahring: Love it here.