Join us monthly for a Sound Bath experience and enjoy the benefits of Sound Therapy firsthand!

Curious how sound can help you heal? Sound Therapy can reduce inflammation, support your immune system, calm the nervous system, and improve sleep. The vibrations released during sound therapy can stimulate production of white blood cells to fight off infections and disease. Through vibrations, rhythm, and different frequencies, sound therapy also induces relaxation and reduces stress hormones.

This unique experience combines a variety of sound therapy tools such as Tibetan singing bowls, crystal bowls, chimes, ocean drum, gong and other instruments. You will be taken on a spiritual journey that focuses on restoring, realigning, balancing and grounding.

Instructors: Erin Eltonga & Olivia Hageman

Date: 3rd Thursday of each Month!

From: 7pm -8pm

Cost: $25

Location: Lower Level Great Room, Menari Body Works, 121 E Cherry St, Mankato, MN 56001

Reserve your spot by clicking on the

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Navigate to the date you want to reserve.

**PLEASE NOTE: Due to the nature of our booking system your confirmation time may differ slightly from the event start time. PLEASE arrive at the listed start time for this event. (regardless of confirmation time). Let us know if you have any questions.

🎶 Group Session at 1:00 PM featuring Sound Therapy!

Spaces are limited!

Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medical practice that involves the insertion of thin, sterile needles into specific points on the body. These points are located along energy pathways known as meridians. There is a vital life force or energy called "Qi" (pronounced "chee") that flows through these meridians. When the flow of Qi is disrupted or imbalanced, it can lead to various physical or emotional health issues.

The primary goals of acupuncture are to restore the balance of Qi and promote the body's natural healing processes. Acupuncture points are selected based on the individual's symptoms and diagnosis by a trained acupuncturist. The insertion of needles at these points is thought to stimulate the body's natural ability to heal, reduce pain, and alleviate various conditions.

Acupuncture is used to address a wide range of health issues, including pain management (such as back pain, migraines, and arthritis), stress and anxiety reduction, digestive problems, and support for conditions like infertility and allergies. It is often used in conjunction with other forms of traditional Chinese medicine, such as herbal remedies and dietary changes.

During an acupuncture session, the acupuncturist will use fine, hair-thin needles to gently penetrate the skin at specific points. The needles are typically left in place for 15-30 minutes, and the individual may experience sensations like tingling, warmth, or a mild ache during the treatment.

This event is a group style of setting in which you can choose to be seated or laying down.

**PLEASE NOTE: Due to the nature of our booking system your confimation time may differ slighly from the event start time. PLEASE arrive at the listed start time for this event. (regardless of confirmaiton time). Let us know if you have any questions.

Instructor: Ashley Blaine

Date: Sunday, August 16th, 2026

Times: 1 PM w/ Sound Therapy

Cost: $40

Location: Lower Level, Menari Body Works, 121 E Cherry St, Mankato, MN 56001

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Enjoy a sober dance party followed by a relaxing sound bath with gong and other magical instruments. No experience necessary.

Instructor: Erin Eltonga

Date: Friday, March 6

Time: 7:15pm - 8:30pm

Cost: $25

Location: Lower Level, Menari Body Works, 121 E Cherry St, Mankato, MN 56010

After an educational experience, enjoy a sound bath using the very tools you're now familiar with. Sound therapy equipment provided. If you have your own, please bring them too!

Instructor: Erin Eltonga

Date: Friday, February 20

Time: 5pm - 7pm

Cost: $60

Location: Lower Level, Menari Body Works, 121 E Cherry St, Mankato, MN 56010

Join us for an immersive wellness experience of renewal and activation. 

This workshop combines Dynamic Breathwork, Sound Healing and Guided Meditation to support deep release, clarity, and connection to your inner self.

Through an activating breath technique, you’ll awaken the body, clear stagnant energy, and stimulate the vagus nerve — preparing the mind for meditation and cultivating resilience in both body and spirit. Following the breathwork, you’ll be guided into a restorative Sound Healing Journey with live instruments and healing frequencies, closing with a grounding meditation to fully integrate your experience.

Benefits may include:

•  Boosted immunity & vitality

•  Reduced stress & inflammation

•  Greater presence and clarity

•  Nervous system regulation

•  A deeper connection to your highest self

No previous experience with breathwork, sound healing or meditation is required — all are welcome. 

Please bring a yoga mat, water, and any props (blanket, eye mask, pillow) to support your comfort during the journey.

Instructor: Taylor of Soulstice Offerings

Date: Saturday, November 8th from 11:30 AM - 1 PM

Cost: $25 General Admission | $30 Day of Event
 *Advance registration recommended.

Location: Lower Level, Menari Body Works, 121 E Cherry St, Mankato, MN 56001

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We are excited to announce that Together in Wellness is back this year!

This FREE event is all about community and wellness!

Come explore alternative health services, learn how they can support your well-being, and help raise funds for CADA, a local non-profit, through attendee donations. Together, we can keep our community healthy and thriving!

We have an exciting lineup of events from sound therapy to EMDR, and much more! FREE Tok Sen, Gua Sha and facial cupping services available as well as lots of health and wellness vendors to interact with. We can’t wait to see you there!

*Every $5 Donation received gets you an entry in our $200 Spa Day Raffle!

Event Details

• Date & Time: October 4th, 1:00–5:00 p.m.

• Location: Menari Body Works Lower Level

• Beneficiary: CADA House

• Community Access: Free admission, with free mini sessions available, donations will be taken for CADA House

Ancient Autumn Alchemy: Fire Cider & Herbal Pastilles

As the air chills, school starts, & gatherings become more frequent, it is essential to favor our bodies’ resistance. Join us at Menari Body Works for a unique seasonal experience where we’ll hand make fire cider & herbal pastilles.

Learn about the powerful benefits of pungent herbs & roots like garlic, ginger, thyme, & others, each chosen for its ability to strengthen the body in fighting illness. Echo will guide you through hands-on moments of gratitude & mindfulness as you prepare your own fire cider, treating each step like a ritual, acknowledging the rich soil & elements that gave life to the herbs & roots you’ll process. While focusing on the healing energies the individual ingredients offer, you will explore the symbiotic relationship between them with each other.

Explore how to empower yourself to support your own well being during times of increased illness. Embrace a remedy crafted with the energies of Mother Gaia & your personal intentions; crafted with the practical skills of your mundane movements & your personal spiritual connection.

Leave with your own jar of fire cider, reverence for the Mother’s Bounty, confidence in your ability to protect your overall health naturally, & renewed sense of holistic wellness as you face the season ahead. Your herbal tonic will serve as a metaphorical & literal tool for your body’s defense.

Bring your open heart, curiosity, & a desire for a deeper appreciation for the Wisdom of Nature.

Instructor: Echo Yeoman

Date: Sunday, September 14th, 2025

From: 10am-12:00pm

Cost: $65 (All materials included)

To Enroll: Click on the BOOK NOW button and look under SPECIAL EVENTS & WORKSHOPS.

This Traditional Style Lomilomi class is open to the public.

No experience required.

Introduction to Lomi History and Hawaiian Culture:

The "Introduction to History and Culture" segment of the Traditional Style LomiLomi class explores the origins and cultural significance of this sacred Hawaiian healing art. Students will learn about its deep-rooted connection to Hawaiian spirituality, the role of practitioners in Hawaiian communities, and be introduced to the gods, goddesses, and connection between Lomi and Hula.

In person class schedule:

• August 6th, 9am-1:30pm

• August 7th, 9am-12:30pm

Traditional Style Lomilomi (Bodywork):

Deep yet gentle, TSL course teaches you to work with what you find, using long, rhythmic strokes, coming from foot/hip work that reflects the steps of the hula.

Learn how to give a full body Traditional Style Lomilomi massage, a blend of three different lineages of Lomilomi as given to us by Aunty Suzi Ko.

*Introduction to Lomilomi & Hawaiian Cultural Concepts is required for this class.

In person class schedule:

• August 8th, 5-9pm

• August 9th, 10-5pm (1 hr break for lunch)

• August 10th, 10-5pm (1hr break for lunch)

• August 11th, 3-8pm

Instructor: Olivia Hageman, CMT, Founder of Menari Body Works and TSL specialist

Total Cost: $ 570

• Tuition Cost $500

• Registration Fee (non refundable) $50

• Materials Fee $20

To Enroll: Click on the Registration Form link included below and submit the completed form.

Mankato School of Massage and Eastern Bodywork

c/o Olivia Hageman

121 E Cherry St, Mankato, MN 56001

Curious how sound can help you heal? Science backs it: sound therapy can reduce inflammation, support your immune system, calm the nervous system, and improve sleep. The vibrations released during sound therapy can stimulate production of white blood cells to fight off infections and disease. Through vibrations, rhythm, and different frequencies, sound therapy also induces relaxation and reduces stress hormones. Who doesn’t want to feel a little lighter? A little more ready to take on the day? Sound therapy is a gentle but powerful way to reconnect with your body and prioritize self-love. 

Join us for a free sound bath on May 31st and explore the benefits firsthand. Donations support Southern Minnesota Pride and the LGBTQ+ community.

 Come learn, relax, and give back.

South Central Minnesota Pride (SCMN Pride) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to promoting visibility, inclusion, and pride for the LGBTQIA+ community in south central Minnesota. Entirely volunteer-run and donation-funded, SCMN Pride organizes events like the annual Pride Festival in Mankato, monthly social gatherings, youth activities, and educational outreach to foster a supportive and vibrant community. Their mission is especially vital in rural areas, where LGBTQIA+ individuals may feel isolated; SCMN Pride ensures they know they are not alone and are celebrated. 

By supporting SCMN Pride, you're contributing to a more inclusive and connected community, where everyone can live authentically and with pride.

Instructor: Samantha Beto

Date: Saturday, May 31st, 2025

From: 4:30PM - 5:30PM

Cost: FREE!

Location: Lower Level, Menari Body Works, 121 E Cherry St, Mankato, MN 56001

Book online under SPECIAL EVENTS to reserve your space.

$5 donation suggested but give generously to support our community. NO cards will be charged without prior authorization.

Escape the daily grind and rediscover your inner peace. Join us on Sunday, May 4th, for a transformative day retreat. This is your opportunity to prioritize your well-being, cultivate resilience, and learn practical tools for stress management.

Immerse yourself in a day of restorative practices designed to revitalize your mind, body, and spirit. Our carefully curated program includes:

1. Mindfulness & Meditation

   • Learn techniques to quiet the mind and cultivate present moment awareness.

2. Gentle Movement & Stretching

   • Release tension and find your inner peace with a gentle yoga practice.

3. Stress Management Workshops

   • Gain practical strategies to navigate stress and build resilience that seamlessly integrate into your daily life.

4. Community Connection

   • Connect with like-minded individuals on a shared journey to well-being.

Instructor: Tracy Frederick

Date: Sunday, May 4th, 2025

From: 10 AM - 3:30 PM

Cost: $150

Begin the New Year by going beyond the limits of the self and reality through a ceremonial experience designed to help you realize the infinite nature of who you are and your ability to thrive and heal.

 It is the nature of our human mind that holds us back from our unlimited potential, and when we enter the Portal we access an unlimited realm of intuition, inner guidance, creativity and personal transformation.

 This is the space all great inventors, visionaries, sages and wisdom traditions have been able to access. We all have this gift within us and we provide the tools and awareness for accessing this hidden potential. 

We will combine the heart-opening powers of cacao with the transcendental powers of breathwork and sound. Together, these practices will give us the opportunity for a deep inward journey and peak state experience.

 This experience can activate and clear the chakras, release trauma, reset the nervous system, connect us with higher consciousness, and help us achieve self-actualization.

No prior experience is necessary.

You will be lying down for the meditation so please bring a yoga mat, blanket, and pillow. 

*Not suitable for those who are pregnant or experience epilepsy, heart problems, or severe medical conditions. Also, individuals on SSRI prescription medications, those sensitive to caffeine, and individuals with chocolate allergies should consult a healthcare professional before consuming cacao. 

**Space is limited, and these events fill up. We have a 24-hour cancellation policy.

More about Cacao:
Cacao is known throughout South America as the "Elixir of the Gods." It is a powerful medical plant for opening the Heart Chakra and expanding our awareness/consciousness. It can aid in personal transformation, awakening, removing negative patterns, or feeling a deeper connection with higher self and source consciousness.
Cacao in its raw and natural state contains over 300 compounds, including the chemicals anandamide, phenylethylamine, and theobromine, known for euphoric-blissful states. The cacao we will use in this ceremony is pure, ceremonial grade.

Instructors: Brian & Alecia Assam from Breathe and Believe

Date: Saturday, February 22nd, 2025

From: 3pm-5pm

Cost: $45

Reserve your spot via the link below or by clicking on the

BOOK NOW button and looking under SPECIAL EVENTS & WORKSHOPS.

https://www.breatheandbelieve.com/offers/abR8WFVg/checkout