
Upcoming Community Events

Wind Down + Workshop: Bedtime Bliss - A New Mom's Guide to Navigating Sleep
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Learn how to optimize sleep - yours AND your baby's - through natural processes to foster a safe and secure sleep environment for your little one, and to help you feel confident in your ability to support your family's needs. This special evening at the studio will include:
30 minutes of relaxing, feel good movement with Abby
30 minutes workshop, led by Survive and Thrive Mama's founder, Ali Kochtanek, all about how to become mini experts on your baby's sleep.
Learn about daily routines to support sleep for babies ages newborn-1 year
Learn about what to expect during the first year of sleep
newborn + infant sleep regressions
biologically ideal sleep times
wake windows
nap transitions
Q + A with Ali
Meet + mingle with other local mamas

Rise + Shine: A Wellness Wakeup Event at Procure
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Rise + shine, it's time to fill up your cup. As we cruise into the second half of summer, we invite you to pause + recharge with us during this feel good Sunday morning event, in collaboration with Procure by The Women's Creative. Join us at their gorgeous, bright storefront at the City Foundry for a morning of:
MOVEMENT: Wake your body up with 45 min of empowering movement with Materra Method
FUEL: Enjoy a seasonal brunch bite from Nourished Throughout + a refreshing mocktail
CARE: Assess your nervous system function with a thermography scan from Imagine Health
SHOP: Browse + sample Procure's wellness product selection with an exclusive shop discount
MINGLE: Meet + hang with other local women
This is meant to be a personalized, intimate event, so space is limited! Grab your spot today + share with your bestie. Be sure to wear your favorite comfies for a low impact, barre + Pilates inspired workout + we will bring the rest! We can't wait to take care of YOU.

Wind Down + Workshop: Balancing your Mind, Body + Milk Supply to Support your Lactation Experience
Join us for a nourishing evening with St. Louis' newest meal pre + post natal-focused meal kit service, Balancetopia, all about how to support the mind-body connection involved in milk production. This special evening will include:
30 minutes of relaxing, feel good movement with Abby
30 minutes workshop, led by Balancetopia founder and CEO, Najjuwah Walden, MSW, DIS, DONA Birth Doula, about foods + practices that can support your lactation experience by balancing your mind, body, and milk supply.
Be the first to taste test Balancetopia's new "Mood and Milk Bites," soon to be sold exclusively in the studio!
Refresh your palate with a milk producing mocktail
Q&A with Najjuwah
Meet + mingle with other local mamas
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Learn more about Balancetopia's founder:
Founder and CEO, Najjuwah Walden, is a DONA trained doula and MSW trained at Washington University in St. Louis, where she is currently completing her PhD in the nutritional epidemiology of postpartum depression.
With nearly a decade of experience as an epidemiologist and birth worker, Najjuwah has spent most of her career counseling pregnant and postpartum people on complementary and alternative therapies to preventing and self-managing infections and illnesses. Her practices are informed by clinical research and advised by clinical herbalists and lactation consultants. In 2022, she created Balancetopia, an Arch Grants company currently testing the efficacy and effectiveness of its formulations.

Link x Lou Mother’s Day Pop Up
Treat yourself this Mother's Day weekend, mama. We're SO excited to be hosting a special pop-up at the studio with Link x Lou permanent jewelry (if you joined us at Exhale last year, you will remember them!)
Link x Lou offers permanent, welded jewelry, custom-sized to fit your wrist, neck, ankle, or finger. After selecting the chain of your choice (sustainable 14k white and yellow gold available), the linker will weld the metal to create your clasp-free bracelet, necklace, anklet, or ring. We love the low-maintenance, minimal aesthetic + can't wait to offer this in the studio as a special treat for mother's day.
Join us after class on Saturday, May 13th from 9:30-12:30! Sign up required. Reserve your spot HERE.

Wind Down + Workshop - Get Grounded: The Benefits of Acupuncture in Every Stage of Motherhood
✨ Wind Down + Workshop: Get Grounded - The Benefits of Acupuncture in Every Stage of Motherhood✨
We are so excited to welcome Dr. Rena Munster of Roots Acupuncture and Healing for an evening of acupuncture, meditation, and movement at the studio. Sink into the mat with us during this very special night of rest, relaxation, and calm.
Dr. Rena Munster is a board certified acupuncturist working in Richmond Heights. She received her Masters of Acupuncture from Maryland University of Integrative Health and her Doctorate in Acupuncture from Five Branches University. Rena’s own journey with infertility motivated her to specialize in supporting families through infertility and pregnancy. Her treatments help people get to a state of optimal health in mind, body and spirit.
We will begin the evening with 30 minutes of feel good, gentle movement with Stacey, followed by a guided meditation and mini acupuncture treatment by Rena. Both portions are suitable for any stage of motherhood.
Following the workshop portion, stick around to ask Rena any questions you have about acupuncture and how it can support you.
*All attendees of this event get $20 off your initial consult/first treatment. Offer expires July 5, 2023*
We are SO excited for this feel good evening with YOU. Email becca@materramethod.com with any questions.

No Stress Style Event with Descendant
✨ April Community Event ✨
We're SO excited to be teaming up with Descendant for this special spring styling event.
Descendant is STL's go-to spot for building a capsule wardrobe that is effortless and polished. Descendant's founder, Julia Leenig, created the brand after finding herself frustrated with her style after having her two sons. She wanted a closet that she could grab from each day and feel great. Tired of trendy but still wanting to look good, she set out on a mission to build the ultimate classic wardrobe.
Join us on Wednesday, April 19th, from 6-8PM at their gorgeous storefront in Webster Groves for casual shopping + hanging with the Descendant team. The evening will include...
▪️Simple tips + tricks about how to build a capsule wardrobe
▪️Hands-on styling for anyone needing some extra guidance
▪️Hang with other women, grab a glass of wine (or sparkling water)
▪️An exclusive 20% shop discount
We hope to see you for this fun gals night out. Registration required - sign up at the registration link!

All Levels In-Person COMMUNITY CLASS
Join us for a small group class COMMUNITY CLASS at our sweet space in U City. Suitable for all levels! Cost is $5 and all proceeds will go to Girls on the Run. Space is limited. Learn more + sign up here: [link].

Pregnancy Support Group
Join us for this special, four week group therapy series, in collaboration with Terrace House, a modern counseling space. This four week series will focus on preparing you for the mental shift into motherhood.
Meet other pregnant mamas and dive into meaningful topics including:
coming into your new role as a mother
navigating body changes during pregnancy,
finding a meaningful support system
communicating with your partner
addressing fears and anxieties related to labor + delivery and much more!
Each 75 minute session will include a 15 minutes of breathing and mobility exercises, led by Abby, followed by an hour group discussion, led by Terrace House Senior Counseling Intern, Elaine Krull (supervised by Dr. Megan Dooley Hussmann).

All Levels In-Person COMMUNITY CLASS
Join us for a small group class COMMUNITY CLASS at our sweet space in U City. Suitable for all levels! Cost is $5 and all proceeds will go to Girls on the Run. Space is limited. Learn more + sign up here: [link].

All Levels In-Person Group Class
Join us for a small group class at our sweet space in U City. Suitable for all levels! Space is limited. Learn more + sign up here: [link].

All Levels In-Person Group Class
Join us for a small group class at our sweet space in U City. Suitable for all levels! Space is limited. Learn more + sign up here: [link].

All Levels In-Person COMMUNITY CLASS
Join us for a small group class COMMUNITY CLASS at our sweet space in U City. Suitable for all levels! Cost is $5 and all proceeds will go to Girls on the Run. Space is limited. Learn more + sign up here: [link].

Levels 1/2 In-Person Group Class
Join us for a LEVEL 1/2 small group class at our sweet space in U City. Space is limited. Learn more + sign up here: [link].

Level 3 In-Person Group Class
Join us for a LEVEL 3 small group class at our sweet space in U City. Space is limited. Learn more + sign up here: [link].


All Levels In-Person Group Class
Join us for a small group class at our sweet space in U City. Suitable for all levels! Space is limited. Learn more + sign up here: [link].

All Levels In-Person Group Class
Join us for a small group class at our sweet space in U City. Suitable for all levels! Space is limited. Learn more + sign up here: [link].


Levels 1/2 In-Person Group Class
Join us for a LEVEL 1/2 small group class at our sweet space in U City. Space is limited. Learn more + sign up here: [link].

Level 3 In-Person Group Class
Join us for a LEVEL 3 small group class at our sweet space in U City. Space is limited. Learn more + sign up here: [link].

Pregnancy Support Group
Join us for this special, four week group therapy series, in collaboration with Terrace House, a modern counseling space. This four week series will focus on preparing you for the mental shift into motherhood.
Meet other pregnant mamas and dive into meaningful topics including:
coming into your new role as a mother
navigating body changes during pregnancy,
finding a meaningful support system
communicating with your partner
addressing fears and anxieties related to labor + delivery and much more!
Each 75 minute session will include a 15 minutes of breathing and mobility exercises, led by Abby, followed by an hour group discussion, led by Terrace House Senior Counseling Intern, Elaine Krull (supervised by Dr. Megan Dooley Hussmann).

All Levels In-Person Group Class
Join us for a small group class at our sweet space in U City. Suitable for all levels! Space is limited. Learn more + sign up here: [link].

All Levels In-Person Group Class
Join us for a small group class at our sweet space in U City. Suitable for all levels! Space is limited. Learn more + sign up here: [link].


Levels 1/2 In-Person Group Class
Join us for a LEVEL 1/2 small group class at our sweet space in U City. Space is limited. Learn more + sign up here: [link].

Level 3 In-Person Group Class
Join us for a LEVEL 3 small group class at our sweet space in U City. Space is limited. Learn more + sign up here: [link].

All Levels In-Person Group Class
Join us for a small group class at our sweet space in U City. Suitable for all levels! Space is limited. Learn more + sign up here: [link].

All Levels In-Person Group Class
Join us for a small group class at our sweet space in U City. Suitable for all levels! Space is limited. Learn more + sign up here: [link].

All Levels In-Person Group Class
Join us for a small group class at our sweet space in U City. Suitable for all levels! Space is limited. Learn more + sign up here: [link].

All Levels In-Person Group Class
Join us for a small group class at our sweet space in U City. Suitable for all levels! Space is limited. Learn more + sign up here: [link].