Spirit of the Stones: Nature Spirits: Yoga & Sacred Ceremony at Harvest Preserve

Name: Spirit of the Stones: Nature Spirits: Yoga & Sacred Ceremony at Harvest Preserve
Start: 2026-08-08T08:15:00-05:00
End: 2026-08-08T09:30:00-05:00
Location: Harvest Preserve Foundation

Schedule

Sat Aug 08 2026 at 08:15 am to 09:30 am

UTC-05:00

Location

Harvest Preserve Foundation | Iowa City, IA

This summer, we venture into the living world — its forests, waters, fires, and skies — and remember that we are not separate from nature, but woven into it.
Nature Spirits: Yoga & Sacred Ceremony is a 7-week outdoor series held at the breathtaking Harvest Preserve in Iowa City. Each gathering is a doorway into a different element of the natural world, woven together through yoga, meditation, and sacred ceremony.
No two sessions are alike. Some will call you out under the cover of night as we greet the Spirit of the Buck Moon; others will greet you at first light with the Spirit of the Rising Sun. We will connect with the Nature Spirits throughout various areas in the living landscape of Harvest Preserve — Spirit of the Trees in the forest, Spirit of the Water at the pond, Spirit of the Stones at the sacred stone circle.
At the heart of this series is an animist understanding of the world — the ancient, cross-cultural recognition that all of nature is alive, ensouled, and in relationship with us. The trees, the stars, the stones — each carries their own presence, their own wisdom, their own spirit. This series is an invitation to create connection & conversation with the living world.
Our practice is open to all levels — whether you are new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, whether you have attended ceremonies before or are simply curious. What matters is a willingness to show up, be present, and connect — with nature, with community, and with yourself.
Harvest Preserve is typically a private, members-only sanctuary. This series is a rare opportunity for the public to experience its magic.
🌿 Seven Unique Gatherings 🌿
We will meet at the parking lot before proceeding together to each individual practice site.
✨ DATES & TIMES ✨
Please register prior to class to stay informed on any makeup times for weather.
Please note morning & evening practice times accordingly.
🌳 Spirit of the Trees Wednesday, June 17 · 6:15 – 7:30 pm
🔥 Spirit of the Fire Friday, June 26 · 8:30 – 9:45 pm
💧 Spirit of the Water Wednesday, July 8 · 6:15 – 7:30 pm
⭐ Spirit of the Stars Saturday, July 18 · 8:30 – 10:00 pm
🌅 Spirit of the Rising Sun Saturday, July 25 · 5:45 – 7:00 am
🌕 Spirit of the Buck Moon Wednesday, July 29 · 8:15 – 9:45 pm
🪨 Spirit of the Stones Saturday, August 8 · 8:15 – 9:30 am
INVESTMENT
$133 for the full 7-week series
$25 drop-in per class
10% discount to Harvest Preserve Members for the Nature Spirits series
LOCATION
Harvest Preserve is situated in the northeast corner of Iowa City and includes 100 acres of lovely, rolling Iowa landscape. Harvest Preserve Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to restoring and maintaining native Iowa prairie and woodlands, preserving healthy aquaculture and cultivating public awareness, appreciation and participation.