Tulsa yogaquest

In a world that keeps us moving from one moment to the next, the Energy Salon invites you to pause the momentum. Here, you set aside time to simply be—to retreat, recharge, and refresh. ✨

We also explore auricular acupuncture, a gentle practice that uses specific points on the ear to help regulate the nervous system, ease tension, and support deep relaxation—offering a simple yet powerful way to decrease stress and restore balance.

Join the Energy Salon Every Monday:
5:00-6:00pm Ear Acupuncture Clinic with soft music playing in a relaxed atmosphere.
6:00-7:30pm In addition to the ear acupuncture, the addition of tuning forks as well as a mini sound bath have been added.

Salons have long been spaces where people gather with intention—our intention is wellbeing. Payment is a sliding scale (~$5+) and reservations are not needed.

The weekend of June 26th, I, Dee Day, had the honor and privilege of participating in the Soul Punch Train the Trainers certification program. What does that mean? Along with Gloria Marcott, our amazing Founder, and 8 other previously certified trainers, another 24 remarkable women are ready to share their knowledge of safety and self-defense to their communities and beyond.

If you are in Tulsa, or the surrounding area, join the next Soul Punch class at the studio July 25th.
Grab your daughter, your mother, your aunt, your girlfriend, or send someone you love! 💛

Book your spot now: https://www.wellnessliving.com/rs/book-process.html?id_book_process=2&id_book_process_back=6&id_class_tab=1&id_place=2&dt_date=2026-07-25+20%3A00%3A00&k_class_period=18035404&k_business=5877&id_mode=2

"You have your whole life for this practice."

It's easy to forget.

We want the pose today. The strength today. The flexibility today. We want to be farther along than we are.

But yoga isn't something to complete. It's something to return to.

The beauty of this practice is that it meets you at every stage of life. Some seasons you'll be building strength. Some seasons you'll be learning patience. Some seasons simply showing up is the practice.

There is no finish line waiting for you.

Just one breath. One class. One moment of awareness at a time.

You have your whole life for this practice.

There's no need to rush. ❤️

What are you other favorite instructor sayings?

Members of the month Mary Jo and Steve!

Hot yoga has been a significant part of our life for the almost 30 years we have been married. I started first in 2005 as a way to heal from a fall with broken bones and Steve followed soon after when seeing the benefits that I was receiving. We practiced in Houston for 9 years before moving to Austin, then 11 years there before moving to Tulsa in August 2025 and joining the amazing people, teachers and studio here at Yoga Quest.

We both enjoyed rewarding careers- Steve in healthcare information marketing/sales and myself in non-profit leadership. However, retirement has been a positive change and given us more time for the many things and people that bring us joy.

Among these joys are our blended family of 4 grown children and 5 grandchildren scattered in PA, TX and OK. The youngest grandchild is only 15 months and close by in OKC so being with an active toddler makes us appreciate that hot yoga has given us the flexibility and endurance to keep up with him. We were much younger when the other 4 were little. Pups have always been an important part of our married lives and sadly had to part with our 13 year old lab right before we moved. We weren't quite ready to get a new pup but when UE mentioned a SPCA event recently where he was doing puppy yoga, we decided to go to support it with no intention of bringing home a pup. Well, sweet 8 week old Mavis Staples stole our hearts and is already a member of the family. She's energetic, spirited and bright so just another reason why we need to keep up with our yoga practice.

We love to travel and have been fortunate to some amazing trips. Coming up soon is an Alaskan cruise including a train trip to Denali to mark off another of our growing list that we've visited. We also plan to honor the 100th anniversary of Route 66 later in the Fall with a road trip to Chicago on the route, a train trip to LA, and another road trip on the southern route back to Tulsa. When we're missing from yoga for any length of time, it's because we're off on an adventure but we are always glad to come back to it.

Supporting live music and the many musicians who make their living with their unique talent has become very important to us. We've hosted House Concerts in Austin and been involved on boards of music related non-profits. The thriving live music scene here in Tulsa was a driving force for our move in addition to the other many cultural attractions here and of course, our grandson in OKC. We've joined All Souls Unitarian Church and quickly became involved with their social justice initiatives. Tulsa's progressiveness is in alignment with our values and we're already "cheerleaders"
lifting this city up to others.

The benefits of yoga for mind, body and soul have kept us engaged for over 21 years and we hope for many more. It's aided me to heal from 2 total knee replacements and 2 rotator repairs and still helps with other genetic arthritis issues. Steve came back within several months of having open heart surgery for a mitral valve repair in 2021. We love practicing together and encourage other couples to join us on our mats.

The splits aren't just a party trick.

Working toward the splits can improve flexibility in the hamstrings, hip flexors, glutes, and inner thighs while building body awareness, patience, and control. The goal isn't necessarily to get all the way to the floor—it's to create more freedom and ease in your movement.

And here's the best part: there are progressions for every body.

✨ Use blocks under your hands for support.
✨ Place a bolster or blanket under your hips.
✨ Work from a low lunge to open the hip flexors.
✨ Practice half splits to build hamstring flexibility.
✨ Focus on steady, consistent effort rather than forcing depth.

The splits aren't an all-or-nothing pose. Every step along the way is progress.

Show up. Stay curious. Celebrate what your body can do today. ❤️

Teacher Spotlight! Our fearless leader: Dee Anne Day

Dee began taking dance lessons at Miss Helen's Nursery when she was 4 years old. Dance was a big part of her childhood that continued into her adult years. "I loved any type of movement class that challenged my body, was fun, and motivating."

After recovering from an illness that lasted most of her thirties she joined the Health Zone to build her strength back and start moving again. One day after
finishing an aerobics class Dee noticed a yoga class getting ready to start and decided to give it a try. "Not only did I meet the man who founded yogaQUEST, Greg McCann, I connected with the 26&2 series from the start. That was 1999 and I'm still at it. I can't imagine yoga not being a part of my life or what state my health would be in without it. You truly do have to experience it to understand the amazing benefits. And, the people! The yQ community (family) is very special to me and I am extremely grateful to be a part of it. 💛

Besides yoga, Dee loves to travel, be outdoors doing just about anything, and spending time with her family.

Give Dee a hug next time you see her!

New Class!
Motility Bodywork with Allan Guenther- Fridays at 5:30pm

Fascial Maneuvers is a transformative class that gently releases restrictions in the body’s fascia. Using your body’s own intelligence, we combine purposeful movement, breath work, fascial torque, and intuitive awareness to create release from the inside out.
As the fascia softens and unwinds, the body regains its natural freedom and fluidity. Many people experience significant relief from chronic pain, scar tissue restrictions, stiffness, and even long-held emotional tension.