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Karasi Fitness & Healing Arts strives towards cultivating fitness of the mind, body and soul building and nurturing resilience, gentility, courage, compassion, gratitude, grace and grit through soul stirring soundscapes, music, movement and mindfulness. Through the development of self-mastery and practicing unfathomable faith we soulfully and intentionally work towards a life of healing, unconditional love and inner peace from the inside out.
NEW Soul Stirring Community Collaborations:
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INHALE COURAGE, EXHALE ALL FEAR
EXPERIENCE THE BENEFITS OF SOUND:
Sound healing therapies are considered some of the most beneficial mind and body healing and restorative therapies available due to the deep state of relaxation that may be accessible from the response to submerging the senses into the sound soothing vibrations. Sound may have a positively profound effect on the parasympathetic nervous system, which is the aspect of the nervous system that is needed for proper digestion and recovery from trauma, illness and stress.
ALSO OFFERING:
Specialized & Personalized One-on-One & Group Sessions
Virtual Live Stream One-on-One, Group & Family Fitness
Soul Stirring Soundscape Healing Journey
Meditative Sound Immersion
Mindful Movement
Wellness Consultations
Resilience & Self-Actualization Sessions
Special Occasion Event Facilitation:
Birthday & Bridal Celebrations
Youth Classes & Professional Team Building Sessions
GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE
SPRING CLASS SCHEDULE 2026
SOUL STIRRING SUNDAY
A soulful practice of gratitude, grace and grit
Dance Arts Academy
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
TRANQUIL SLOW FLOW
A soulful gentle practice cultivating compassion and peace infused with introspection and meditation under candlelight
Tuesday
NMC Physical Education Building Dance Room
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
STRENGTH n' STRETCH
An hour of EmPOWERment cultivating resilience and stamina of mind, body & spirit
Utilizing Various Surprise Props, Barre and Weights. Concluding with gentle and nurturing stretching under calm candlelight
Tuesday
NMC Physical Education Building Dance Room
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
TRANQUIL CHAIR YOGA
A soulful class of gentility and ease while seated and/or using a chair for support, making yoga accessible to individuals with limited mobility or those seeking a low-impact exercise option enhanced with mindfulness cultivating compassion and inner peace infused with introspection and meditation under candlelight.
Wednesday
NMC Physical Education Building Dance Room
4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
TRANQUIL FIRE FLOW
A soulful gentle core (Vin/Yin) practice cultivating compassion and peace infused with introspection and meditation under candlelight.
Thursday
NMC Physical Education Building Dance Room
5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
ALL LEVELS WELCOME!
Come as you are and share your hope inspired practice as we soulfully navigate towards finding fitness of the mind, body and spirit as we move towards shining our luminous light. Each class is multi-leveled, allowing for exploration and expansion to nourish and flourish from the inside out. Each session cultivates a practice of gentility and resilience tapping into the essence of gratitude, grit and grace through self-love, community and compassion.
The Time is NOW...To Live Our Practice!
KARASI; African Origin Meaning Full of Life and Wisdom
KA; Egyptian Origin Meaning The Spiritual Aspect of One's Self
RASI; Arabic Origin Meaning My Head
WHAT THE COMMUNITY IS SAYING ABOUT KARASI:
"Sacred Sound was just lovely last night. I was so relaxed by the end it was transcendent."
-Tracey H.
"Crystal's anatomy knowledge, intuitive class management, and movement strategies instill trust and confidence that you are safe and that she will "get what needs got" to improve mind, body, and spirit."
-Ester B.
"Truly unique and a very special experience!"
-Katie
"Sunday's class is as if you are attending church, the gym, and a therapy session all in one."
-Robin S.
"There is something magical about this place, and a therapeutic aspect that is definitely experienced here."
-Alisha B.
"Healing yoga."
-Bethany M.
"I've never held my balance in class like this ever before. I love Crystal's approach to teaching balancing poses."
-Rose F.
"I feel so much stronger, and more confident!"
-Kathie G.
"So much more than just a class Crystal offers an experience!"
-Bre G.
SOUL STIRRING QUOTES:
"We have the power to turn our traumas and triggers into positivity and productivity, igniting passion towards purpose. Victory is ours through faith, grace, gratitude and grit.
Believe ALL things are possible."
-Crystal Woodward-Turner
WHAT WE ARE READING TO FEED THE SOUL:
WHERE YOU CAN FIND KARASI:
NMC
NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE
CAMPUS
Physical Education Building
Classroom/Gym
1801 College Drive
Traverse City, MI 49686
DANCE ARTS ACADEMY
1015 S. Garfield Avenue
Traverse City, MI 49686
ALL LEVELS WELCOME
SOUL STIRRING CLASS PACKAGES AVAILABLE
finding brilliance through resilience
Crystal Woodward-Turner, Healing Arts Creative & Soul Stirring Soundsmith, E-RYT 200 , E-RYT 500 Sacred Sound Healing Practitioner, Certified Yoga, Yin, Mindfulness, Yoga Nidra, Children's Yoga, TRX, Barre, SUP and Aerial Fitness Professional, Wellness Consultant, Public Speaker, Team Building Facilitator, Multi-Media Immersion Artist, Creative Collaborator, Visionary, Producer, Singer, Songwriter, Innovator, Equality Advocate, and 4-H AmeriCorps/HealthCorps Youth Healthy Lifestyles Program Facilitator through MSU Extension. She enjoys spending time with her family, playing with her dogs, gardening, cooking, coloring, wordsearch puzzles, watching sports, dancing, reading, thrifting, watching sci-fi movies, traveling and playing around in her studio.
