WORKSHOPS
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Awake, A Spring Renewal Practice
with Chae Yang
We are each made of three vital essences, "ingredients", that change their emulsion throughout our lives, seasons and even each day. In Ayurveda, the sister science of Yoga, these essences work closely with "Doshas," one's constitution. Learn how to find balance for doshas in your body, heart & mind as you shed the heaviness of Winter in this Ayurveda influenced Asana/Posture Workshop to plant the seeds of your longing on this Spring Equinox weekend. Get ready to tend the garden of your heart with the magnificent vessel that you are!
Open to All Levels; options will be offered for varied levels of practice.
Date: March 21st, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Early Bird: $30 (by 3/14); Drop in $35
with Clio Mallin
Are you interested in a nourishing and replenishing yoga experience like no other? Celebrate the rejuvenation of the earth with a workshop to revitalize your body, mind, and heart.
Melt away stress and tension as Clio guides you through light movement, breathwork, and a series of long-held and supported restorative poses that nourish the body and calm the nervous system. Essential oils, eye pillows, and candle-light will enhance your experience as you re-calibrate yourself for spring. This Staycation is just what you need to renew your energy and refresh your senses.
No previous yoga experience necessary!
Date: March 28th, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Early Bird: $30 (by 3/21); Drop in $35
Yoga for Low Back, Hip and Knee Health
with Andrea Barberio
For yoga teachers and students who want to deepen their knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics, and using yoga as a healing tool.
This workshop will focus on the following:
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Review basic anatomy and biomechanics
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Discuss/practice ways to activate the appropriate muscle groups required to do yoga safely and properly (specifically core and hip strengthening will be discussed)
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Discuss several common injuries and practicing yoga safely with these injuries
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Explore use of tennis ball method for myofascial release techniques
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Examples of injuries that will be discussed - low back pain, hip impingement/labral tears, meniscus injuries, knee/hip arthritis
No experience necessary. All levels welcome.
Date: Sunday, April 5th 1:45-4:45pm
Early Bird $40 (by 3/29); Drop in $45
with Rachel Odhner Hotson
Understanding the history of the Feminine current on planet earth.
Uncovering the secrets of the ancient Feminine Way.
Discovering how the Feminine Essence was lost, distorted and desecrated. And sanctifying and resurrecting the true Power of the Feminine Essence.
Although the Feminine Essence dwells within all life forms and all humans, the body of a woman holds a unique transmission of the Feminine current which is the Tantric Revelation: the body as a doorway to the Divine. We will explore together in safe community & sacred space, deep practices of the feminine keys which open this door.
We will resurrect the Deep Feminine through conversation, sensual movement, ritual, meditation and micro practices that will support you bringing yourself to the Deep Feminine Current which when reconnected gives life profound meaning, depth and beauty.
No experience necessary.
Date: April 18th, 1pm - 4pm
Early Bird: $50 (by 4/11); Drop in $55
with Valentina Drobot
Spring is the time of rebirth and prosperity. Your body follows nature and is ready to open even more to the hidden powers of abundance within you. In this workshop, you will learn a scaffolding of alignment tricks and tips called “loops” making your hips feel radiant. You will also be able to apply this newfound knowledge to take your practice to a completely new level. The whole lower body will be worked on throughout to give you the most delicious experience. You will dive into a magic world of not only power poses but also the yummiest restorative poses that will help you unwind and can be applied after a long day, walk, run or drive. You will leave with this profound take home sequence to practice. Come learn how amazing hips can feel in alignment and let them bloom like a lotus flower!
All levels are welcome.
Date: April 25th, 1-3pm
Early Bird: $30(by 4/18); Drop in $35
Yoga for Neck, Shoulder, and Wrist Health
with Andrea Barberio
For yoga teachers and students who want to deepen their knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics, and using yoga as a healing tool.
This workshop will focus on the following:
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Review basic anatomy and biomechanics
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Discuss/practice ways to activate the appropriate muscle groups required to do yoga safely and properly (specifically shoulder and back strengthening will be discussed)
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Discuss several common injuries and practicing yoga safely with these injuries
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Explore use of tennis ball method for myofascial release techniques
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Examples of injuries that will be discussed - neck pain and shoulder impingement
No experience necessary.
All levels are welcome.
Date: Sunday, May 3rd 1:45-4:45
Early Bird $40 (by 4/26); Drop in $45
with Teagan Schweitzer and Alexis Dispenziere
Downward facing dog (Adho mukha svanasana) or down dog is one of the most quintessential poses in yoga. In appearance, it is a simple inverted V shape. In experience, it is actually a very complex and nuanced pose that can take years to perfect. In this workshop doctor of physical therapy Alexis and longtime yoga instructor Teagan will break down dog into its component parts and then build it back up again so that you can walk out knowing what your best down dog feels and looks like. We will explore the pose in both its classical form and from the perspective of physical therapy so that you can create a down dog that best supports the health and well-being of your body in the long haul.
In down dog what is the optimal placement of the hands? Where should the shoulder blades be? How straight should your legs be? Should your heels be on the ground? All of these questions and more will be addressed.
Alexis Dispenziere holds a doctorate of physical therapy from Drexel University in Philadelphia. She has been practicing in outpatient settings for over 5 years, focusing her craft towards pelvic floor rehabilitation and postural restoration. Alexis is a former dancer and active yogi, integrating her passion towards movement, body awareness, and motor control into her physical therapy practice to help her patients meet their activity goals. Outside of the clinic, Alexis enjoys playing with her two cats, meeting with friends for dinner, and living life fully with her boyfriend.
Teagan Schweitzer has been dedicated to teaching yoga in Philadelphia for over 10 years and has taken teacher trainings in a variety of styles. She is a registered E-RYT 500 yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance. She combines her knowledge from these studies to offer unique, challenging, expertly taught, well-aligned yoga classes, workshops, and teacher trainings. Aside from pursuing yoga studies, she has a Ph.D. in Anthropology and researches food in Philadelphia in the 19th century. She graduated top her class in culinary school at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. Her passion for movement and form traces back through a long history in dance, both amateur and professional, and extends to all modalities of fitness and physical practice.
Date: Saturday, May 16th 1:30-3:30
Early Bird $30(by 5/9); Drop in $35
with Valentina Drobot
Deepen your knowledge and let your heart open up fully and readily for refreshingly new opportunities! This workshop will unpack the complexity and magical power of your upper body. You will learn a scaffolding of alignment tricks and tips called “loops” which will help you understand and access the poses while adjusting them to your unique body! In this practice, you will find out how to backbend in healthy and pain-free ways as you unravel tension from your neck and shoulders. You will also leave with a profound take home sequence to practice. Discover concrete ways to make the poses more accessible that will allow your practice to bloom to that next level.
All levels are welcome
Date: June 13th, 1-3pm
Early Bird: $30(by 6/6); Drop in $35
Cancellation Policies for Workshops & Events:
Cancellation with more than one week (7 days) notice will be fully refunded.
A 20% admin fee will be applied for cancellations within one week of workshop. No refunds or credits will be given for no shows.
with Juli Fussell
Experience deeper levels of inner peace and health than you ever imagined possible. Give yourself permission to rest, balance, and restore, tapping into new sources of energy. This workshop and guided meditation will awaken your whole being, allowing you to enjoy life fully.
The workshop includes open discussion on the difference between yoga nidra and sleep, benefits of yoga nidra, and the different stages and layers of the practice. We’ll also discuss options to include the practice in daily life. After the discussion, you will be guided in very gentle movement for a few minutes to help you relax comfortably while lying down for the yoga nidra guided meditation.
Through use of breath awareness, body scanning, healing music, and imagery, you will be compassionately guided to turn on the body’s relaxation response. This response is the natural healing state and is part of reducing stress, anxiety, depression, insomnia, high blood pressure, and many other conditions. Be supported, held, and nourished as you discover profound peace and vibrant health.
Date: February 29th, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Early Bird: $30 (by 2/22); Drop in $35
Yoga & Walking the Path of Self-Compassion
with Teagan Schweitzer
Self-compassion is comprised of three core components: self-kindness, recognition of our common humanity, & mindfulness. It involves a desire for health and well-being for yourself that results in proactive behavior to improve your situation. In this workshop, we will explore the concept of self-compassion through specifically designed exercises to help us unwind our critical self-talk and cultivate a kinder way of treating ourselves. We will also weave these profound concepts into a thoughtful and supportive asana practice so that we can marry the mind, body, and spirit in the most self-compassionate ways possible. When we soothe our agitated minds with self-compassion, we’re better able to notice what’s “right” as well as what’s “wrong”, so that we can orient ourselves toward that which gives us joy. Let’s get more joyful together!
All levels are welcome.
Date: March 7th, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Early Bird: $30 (by 2/29); Drop in $35
with Natalie Levin
Saturday, February 1, is considered a potent date for it marks Imbolc, the exact midway point between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox which is considered an extra auspicious time for practices and for coming together in community to know ourselves more fully.
The Sun will be in the air sign of Aquarius and the Moon will be in Earthy Taurus. What does this mean for you? Join the playful & eloquent Natalie for a delicious series of moving asanas (vinyasas) while illuminating the powerful astrology of this moment. Natalie is a professional opera singer so expect to be bathed in moments of live opera in addition to being inspired to rock your life with her helpful cosmic nuggets.
Don’t miss this compelling opportunity to be exposed to how the planets and stars might be pulling on your Soul in this particular lifetime by this professional astrological chart reader and yoga teacher extraordinaire as it is a yogic experience like no other.
Date: February 1st, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Early Bird: $30 (by 1/25); Drop in $35
Winter Restorative Stay-Cation
with Clio Mallin
Wanna go on a journey of winter wonderment and deep rest without dealing with the hassle of traveling in the cold and snow? Refresh and renew your body & mind with this delicious & luxurious self-care "stay-cation."
Set aside some time to revitalize your senses and reset your nervous system in an optimal way through the ancient practices of restorative yoga that bring the practitioner a sense of calm, balance, and peace. Join Clio for a two-hour candle-lit workshop incorporating gentle movement, breath work, restorative poses (relaxing, long-held and supported resting poses with props), healing essential oils, eye pillows, and inspiration. We'll use various yogic techniques to rejuvenate the body and to calm the nervous system. You will leave feeling refreshed and renewed. No previous yoga experience necessary!
Date: February 22nd, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Early Bird: $30 (by 2/15); Drop in $35
Pelvic Floor Health & Education Workshop
with Teagan Schweitzer and Alexis Dispenziere
Have you heard recently about the importance of pelvic floor health and wanted to learn more? Join physical therapist Alexis Dispenziere PT DPT and yoga instructor Teagan Schweitzer Ph.D. for an essential workshop on the pelvic floor. Whether you are or have experienced issues with your pelvic floor or are interested in a deeper understanding of it to support your health and wellbeing moving forward, this workshop is for you. Topics covered include the role of the pelvic floor, anatomy of the pelvic floor, what is pelvic floor rehab, common misconceptions, its relationship to posture, assessment, treatment, and take-home practice. We will cover all of this and then apply some of what we've learned to a yoga-based movement practice that you will love. Please join us!
Date: January 25th, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Early Bird: $30 (by 1/18); Drop in $35
with Kilkenny Tremblay
In the yogic tradition, it is said that there are seven sacred centers, chakras, within each human body that have the ability to act as a powerful interior map. In this Chakra Playshop we will:
· Discover concrete ways of understanding these energy centers within ourselves and explore how we can bring them into harmony and balance.
· Use the powerful lens of western psychology to understand and integrate these eastern practices.
· Experience the chakras concretely in both profound and playful ways.
· Learn about and experience how essential oils help with balancing the chakras.
Date: December 14th, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Early Bird: $40 (by 12/7); Drop in $45
Mala Making Workshop: Rock Your 2020
with Alexandra Pinero de Rivera
Malas are used, in the yogic tradition, as mind tools to aid in meditation, mindful living and to help set clear intentions. They are also worn for their spiritual and healing properties.
Join Alex for this new year & new decade in the opportunity to make your own custom Mala and infuse it with your intention for the months to come. This sacred act of Mala making & Mala practice helps create empowerment and ushers in more well being. This fun & inspiring workshop will teach you how to incorporate Malas into a meditation practice and into your day-to-day life to create more beauty, centeredness and contentment within and without.
No experience required. Each attendee will leave the workshop with a one-of-a-kind beautiful mala which will include semi-precious stones!
Date: January 4th, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Early Bird: $80 (by 12/28); Drop in $85
with Clio Mallin
Refresh and renew your body and mind with this delicious & luxurious self-care "staycation."
Set aside some time this fall to slow down and revitalize your senses. Join Clio for a two-hour candle-lit workshop incorporating gentle movement, breath work, restorative poses (relaxing, long-held and supported resting poses with props), healing essential oils, eye pillows, and inspiration. We'll use various yogic techniques to rejuvenate the body and to calm the nervous system. You will leave feeling refreshed and renewed. No previous yoga experience necessary!
Date: November 23rd, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Early Bird: $30 (by 11/16); Drop in $35
with Clio Mallin
Refresh and renew your body and mind with this delicious & luxurious self-care "staycation."
Set aside some time this fall to slow down and revitalize your senses. Join Clio for a two-hour candle-lit workshop incorporating gentle movement, breath work, restorative poses (relaxing, long-held and supported resting poses with props), healing essential oils, eye pillows, and inspiration. We'll use various yogic techniques to rejuvenate the body and to calm the nervous system. You will leave feeling refreshed and renewed. No previous yoga experience necessary!
Date: December 7th, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Early Bird: $30 (by 11/30); Drop in $35
Charge Up Your Light: An Autumnal Yoga Experience
with Chae Yang
Yoga holds that the mind's innate nature is luminous and joyful but often this is not our moment-to-moment experience. Yoga practices bring us back to this Light and to our highest state, connection with Self, which is extra profound when the outer light begins to wane during the fall season. Join us for this delicious afternoon of practice where we will journey the pathways of Prana, our energy body, through Postures, Breath Work, Ayurvedic nuggets and Meditation tailored for fall. Get ready to unlock stagnant energy & to fortify forgotten parts of ourselves so that our light is fully recharged and rebooted to shine for the colder winter months ahead.
You will leave this workshop with a take home breath practice for the fall and mini autumnal practice sequence to keep you in your light.
All levels welcome.
Date: November 2nd, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Early Bird: $30 (by 10/26); Drop in $35
Mindful Me: The Art of Attention @ Namas Day Yoga Festival
with Kilkenny Tremblay
Has the glorification of “busy” in our society have you strung out and stressed out? Realign your body, mind and heart in order to amplify from the inside out & the outside in. This 90 minute asana class will be infused with a smattering of inspiring teachings and tales from meditative traditions (i.e. Zen, Tantric, Advaita Vendantic & more..) to recalibrate your psyche in addition to your body.
Creative mindfulness/yogic techniques will be peppered throughout so you will leave with some more tools in your arsenal of practices to integrate into your day-to-day life both on and off your mat including breathwork, mudra and more.
All Levels/Appropriate for Beginners w/no major injuries.
Date: October 26th, 9:00am - 10:30am
namasday.com for pricing and directions
FLAME OF LOVE TOUR - 3 day weekend
with Sianna Sherman
Sianna Sherman is an international yoga teacher, storyteller, and speaker at conferences and festivals throughout the world. She is the founder of Rasa Yoga, Mythic Yoga Flow®, and RITUAL. Sianna touches the human heart through story and offers teacher trainings, workshops, retreats, pilgrimages, and online studies. Her training includes three decades of study with master yoga teachers and scholars in India and abroad, as well as a background in bodywork, anatomy, herbalism, feminine studies, and climate reality training. She is currently dedicated to social justice education and to unpacking her own white privilege. In addition, she is in a two-year mentorship for shadow work and emotional intelligence. Sianna is committed to being Love In Action here on earth to serve.
*Click link to the left to sign up for ALL 4 workshops, or see below for each individual workshop description and pricing.
Date: October 4-6
Entire Weekend Early Bird: $225 (by September 11th) $260 (after 9/11);
MYTHIC FLOW: Legends, Lore and Legacy
with Sianna Sherman
Learn the legends, lore and more of the yoga tradition with asana infused storytelling and the magic of mantra and mudra woven through the asana flow. Myth opens the mind and generates new insight. Mantra clears the way, heals the heart, and frees the mind. Mudra recalibrates the subtle body and connects the elemental energies of yoga.
Remember your own divine nature and that you are a co creator with the Universe. Be inspired to live your legacy and bring your authentic gifts to the world!
Mythic Yoga Flow is Sianna’s signature vinyasa offering where the alchemical elements of yoga come to life through myth, story, legend and lore.
Date: October 4th, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Early Bird: $50 (by 9/11), $60 (after 9/11)
AGNI: Fire Flow Backbends, Pranayama and Vision
with Sianna Sherman
Awaken your heart fire in this uplifting practice of backbends, mantra, mudra and pranayama. Agni is the Sanskrit word for “fire”. Agni governs passion, transmutation and release of old stuck patterns. Backbends help untie the knots of the heart, transform fear and open the physical and subtle bodies to the healing power of love. This intelligent sequence pulses symmetrical and asymmetrical backbends to build healthy alignment for the back and builds a steady foundation for a lifetime of practice. This sequence increases vitality, strengthens the posterior chain of muscles, clarifies the mind and kindles the fire of the heart to blaze more brightly.
Rasa Yoga is a bhakti fusion of asana, mantra, mudra, myth, pranayama, meditation, functional anatomy, Tantric yoga philosophy, shadow work, and soul alchemy.
Date: October 5th, 11:00am - 1:30pm
Early Bird: $60 (by 9/11), $70 (after 9/11)
SOMA: NectarFlow Hips, Mantra and Meditation
with Sianna Sherman
Bathe in the nectar of yoga with deep hips, twists, inversions, mantra and meditation. This session turns inside with a more introspective practice of self-acceptance and reflection. The alchemy of yoga holds the essential understanding that a balanced yoga practice is both Fire & Nectar. The heating aspect of the practice is called tapasya – “that which heats up” or agni – “fire” and the cooling aspect of the practice is called soma – “moonlight” or that which offers the nectar of the practice. Agni & Soma together offer a balanced energy so the yogin both burns away the dross and receives nourishment through the practices. Without fire in the practice, there is no transformation. Without coolness in the practice, then the yogi can burn out. Fire & Nectar are the complementary opposites and the yogin cultivates both in practice and life.
Rasa Yoga is a bhakti fusion of asana, mantra, mudra, myth, pranayama, meditation, functional anatomy, Tantric yoga philosophy, shadow work, and soul alchemy.
Date: October 5th, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Early Bird: $60 (by 9/11), $70 (after 9/11)
with Sianna Sherman
Activate the codes of Abundance with this embodied Yoga Ritual. This is a soulful weaving of asana, pranayama, mantra, mudra and collective prayer. Learn a 40-day sadhana of alchemical yoga practice to support the abundance in your life. Attune with the cycles of invocation, release, and manifestation. Know what you are calling in, identify limiting thought patterns, and connect with your creative power. Consciously practice yoga with the attunement of abundance, generosity, and gratitude. Yoga brings us together in the power of community to support and uplift each other. Invoke abundance for your life, family, and community.
Rasa Yoga is a bhakti fusion of asana, mantra, mudra, myth, pranayama, meditation, functional anatomy, Tantric yoga philosophy, shadow work, and soul alchemy.
Date: October 6th, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Early Bird: $70 (by 9/11), $80 (after 9/11)
PHILOSOPHY OF YOGA PRACTICE
with Lisa Miracchi
You've probably heard teachers say that yoga is more than just exercise, but what, exactly, makes the difference? How can our deepest beliefs and values show up in something as concrete as Warrior II? In this workshop we'll learn about different philosophical traditions and cultivate our own reflective relationship to our practice. We will learn about some of the different Indian and Western philosophies that inform contemporary yoga in the U.S. and explore how these very abstract ideas can influence our practice. We'll also ask some hard questions: What if our beliefs conflict with some of these traditional ideas? How can we critically but respectfully draw from these ancient traditions without fetishizing or appropriating them? How can we responsibly practice yoga in a contemporary Western context? Join us as we deepen our yoga and meditation practices by reflecting on their theoretical foundations in community.
Date: September 14 1:30-3:30pm
Early Bird: $30 (before 9/7); Drop In: $35
Flight School: Acro Yoga for All!
with Rob Li
Stretch your wings and feel what is possible! Come join acro expert, Rob, to learn the foundations of basing, flying & spotting. We will explore range of motion and how to move safely, effectively, efficiently, compassionately with one another in good alignment. The focus of this joyful workshop will be creating a safe space for communicating and trusting in one another which leads to a deepening trust in ourselves. The end goal is to laugh and have tons of fun while building strength within oneself in the wake and way of connection & community.
No partner necessary.
Date: Saturday, August 3 12:35 - 2:35
Early Bird: $35 (by July 27); Drop in $40
INVERSION MASTERCLASS (AND CHANTING)
with Andrea Barberio
Flip your perspective upside down! Join us for a vigorous yet lighthearted exploration of inversions during a Master Class with Andrea Barberio. This class will include sequential progressions of postures to prepare the body to play with variations of several inversions in a safe and skillful way. Many options will be provided to meet the needs of your body and level of your practice. We will focus on pincha mayurasana (forearm stand), adho mukha vrksanana (handstand), and "headless" headstand. Note: It is recommended that you have some experience with inversions prior to attending this class.
Class will conclude with some delicious chanting and meditation!
Date: Sunday, July 28 1:30 - 3:30
Early Bird: $35 (by July 21); Drop in $40
FOLDING FORWARD: A JOURNEY INTO SELF COMPASSION
with Lisa Miracchi
Ever hear the phrase "yoga is just stretching"? Muscular engagement is actually key to safe and effective forward folding, but the energy is softer and more sensitive. Practicing forward folds with alignment and engagement is a powerful tool for self-discovery and healing. We will explore how to work with our bodies to develop a deeper, more compassionate relationship to ourselves. We will probe the difficulties and sweetness of cultivating kindness towards our own bodies in action, and get curious about the ways in which folding into ourselves can help us know ourselves better, release energy that needs to move, and breathe more freely. All bodies and levels of experience welcome!
Date: July 20th, 1:30pm-3:30pm
Early Bird: $30 (by July 13th); Drop in $35
ESSENTIAL OILS 101
with Dr. Jeremy Tremblay
Come and learn about all of the incredible health benefits of therapeutic grade essential oils from Dr. Jeremy, our in-house oil master & DJ. Which oils to destress? Which oils for headaches? Which ones for cleaning? You'll learn where essential oils come from, navigating the overload of essential oils in the marketplace and why quality is incredibly important. He'll go through specific uses for some of the 10 most popular oils and how to apply them.
Date: Saturday, February 16th 1 pm - 2 pm
FREE!
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REJUVENATING BACKBEND WORKSHOP
with Valentina Drobot
For many of us backbends can be emotionally and physically challenging. They are pretty much the opposite of what life invites us to do every day when we are texting, driving, working at your computer, etc. Backbends ask you to open your physical and energetic heart bravely inviting the present moment in. In this two-hour workshop we will learn how to lift your spirit via backbends and how to shine your heart in healthy & supportive ways. We will start with some yin poses to lubricate the joints and quiet the self-talk. You will be guided into profound backbends where we will learn how to maintain integrity and activate the muscles to support an even and integrated bend in your spine as opposed to “dropping” into your backbends. In the wake of this category of poses, the mind becomes clear and focused. We will finish with a soothing lower back release postures and lavender oil infused eye pillows so you can come back home happier than ever.
Date: Saturday, March 9th, 1:30pm-3:30pm
Early Bird: $30 (by March 2nd); Drop in $35
FINDING BALANCE FROM HEAVY TO LIGHT: AN AYURVEDIC WORKSHOP
with Chae Yang
Spring is Mother Earth’s time to wake up, causing sprouting and rising of energy! The warm, unctuous and gentle qualities of spring begin to melt the snow and soften the hardened earth of winter. As with the earth, our body and mind can also accumulate certain qualities that could use some melting in the form of various cleansing and renewing practices of yoga.
Join Chae Yang, an Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist, for an afternoon of self knowledge and self care for routine, food, herbs and more to transition from winter to spring with vitality, vigor and the nourishing energy of Mother Earth.
Practices will include Asana, Pranayama, Discussion & Contemplation. Handouts will be provided; you are welcome to bring a notebook and pen. Get ready to reset, reboot and reinvigorate!
All are welcome and no yoga experience required.
Date: Sunday, March 17th 2pm-4:30pm
Early Bird: $35 (by March 10th); Drop in $40
LOWER BODY YOGA THERAPEUTICS
YOGA THERAPY FOR THE LOWER BODY AND LOW BACK
with Andrea Barberio
Join Andrea, certified Physical Therapist for this engaging and interactive workshop that will offer you tools for years to come.
This opportunity is for yoga teachers and students who want to deepen their knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics, and use yoga as a healing tool. This workshop will focus on the following:
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Review anatomy and biomechanics in an accessible way.
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Discuss & practice ways to do yoga safely and optimally for your unique body.
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Discuss several common injuries/misalignments with observing them in the body.
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Explore practicing yoga with these injuries in a safe and supportive manner.
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Specific areas covered - proper activation of the foot, myofascial release of lower leg, proper activation of hip girdle musculature during asana, connection to deep core muscles during asana, curves of the spine
Andrea has a deep love for the physical practice, alignment, philosophy, and subtle body awareness. She is continually growing in her own practice of self awareness and understanding, which she offers back to students in an empowering and light-hearted way. Andrea is a certificated clinical physical therapist (DPT), certified yoga therapist (C-IAYT), registered experienced yoga teacher (E-RYT 500), and holds a master’s degree in school counseling. She brings together the traditional practice of yoga with evidence-based practices of physical therapy to therapeutically serve students.
Date: April 14th 1:45pm-4:45pm
Early Bird: $40 (by April 7th); Drop in $45
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SUMPTUOUS SPRING STAYCATION
with Clio Mallin
Are you interested in a nourishing and replenishing yoga experience like no other? Celebrate the rejuvenation of the earth with a workshop to revitalize your body, mind, and heart.
Melt away stress and tension as Clio guides you through light movement, breathwork, and a series of long-held and supported restorative poses that nourish the body and calm the nervous system. Essential oils, eye pillows, and candle-light will enhance your experience as you re-calibrate yourself for spring. This Staycation is just what you need to renew your energy and refresh your senses. No previous yoga experience necessary!
*Please arrive 10/15 minutes prior to workshop to get settled in with ease.
Date: April 27th 1:30pm-3:30pm
Early Bird: $30 (by April 20th); Drop in $35
ARM BALANCE CLINIC
with Chae Yang
Join Chae for a journey of Progression in Arm Balancing from where you are.
This workshop for all levels and will cover powerful fundamentals for those new in the play of flight in “popular” arm balances offered in public classes, and playful variations for those who want to expand their arm balance repertoire.
We’ll explore Chae’s specialty of exploring biomechanics and pathways of both the subtle as well as the gross bodies and the ways they come together. All body types, levels of practice will be honored and met with appropriate stages in addition to progressions that support each participant’s evolution.
Date: Saturday, May 18th, 1:30pm-4:00pm
Early Bird: $35 (by May 11th); Drop in $40
UPPER BODY YOGA THERAPEUTICS
YOGA THERAPY FOR THE UPPER BACK, SHOULDERS, NECK AND ARMS
with Andrea Barberio
Join Andrea, certified Physical Therapist for this compelling and interactive workshop that will offer you tools for years to come.
This opportunity is for yoga teachers and students who want to deepen their knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics, and use yoga as a healing tool. This workshop will focus on the following:
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Review anatomy and biomechanics in an accessible way.
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Discuss & practice ways to do yoga safely and optimally for your unique body.
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Discuss several common injuries/misalignments with observing them in the body.
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Explore practicing yoga with these injuries in a safe and supportive manner.
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Specific areas covered - posture, head position in asana, scapular/shoulder stability exercises and how to implement activation during asana, keeping your wrists SAFE in asana, connection to deep core muscles during asana.
Andrea has a deep love for the physical practice, alignment, philosophy, and subtle body awareness. She is continually growing in her own practice of self awareness and understanding, which she offers back to students in an empowering and light-hearted way. Andrea is a certificated clinical physical therapist (DPT), certified yoga therapist (C-IAYT), registered experienced yoga teacher (E-RYT 500), and holds a master’s degree in school counseling. She brings together the traditional practice of yoga with evidence-based practices of physical therapy to therapeutically serve students.
Date: Sunday, June 2nd 1:45pm-4:45pm
Early Bird: $40 (by May 26th); Drop in $45
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INTRO TO YIN YOGA
with Susannah Thurlow
This workshop will provide an overview of Yin Yoga, including it's history, it's roots in Chinese philosophy, Meridian and Organ theory, as well as an hour long practice of delicious Yin Yoga. Postures will be held in a comfortable and aligned way from 3 to 5 minutes which leads to a safe and profound opening in major joints such as the shoulders, hips and lower back. Yin Yoga is a great counter-practice for yogis and athletes as it can safely open up the connective tissue within the body which often leads to happier extremity joints (like knees, elbows, hands and feet) thus it is also an ideal practice to prepare for meditation and for those who sit at their jobs. Join us for this cooling, calming and fascinating workshop perfect for a summer day!
Date: Saturday, June 15th, 1:30pm-3:30pm
Early Bird: $30 (by June 8th ); Drop in $35
SUMMER SOLSTICE SOUND BATH EVENT
with Baba Doc
Join us on the auspicious Summer Solstice at the height of the light for this unique and uplifting experience with Baba Doc from LA! Using a variety of percussion instruments, each with a unique voice and energy, you will be skillfully lulled into a soothing journey that promotes relaxation, stress relief, healing, breathing, and balances both hemispheres of the brain. Participants are welcome to sit or lie flat with the support of our delicious props. No experience necessary.
Baba Doc is a nationally acclaimed musician having worked with the likes of Al Jarreau, Anita Baker, Dianne Reeves, Rickie Lee Jones, Erykah Badu, Grover Washington Jr., Bob James, Wyclef Jean and many others.
Event Details:
Join us for Essential Oil Cupping & Juices @ 6:30pm
Healing Sound Bath Meditation 7 - 8:30pm
Date: Friday, June 21st, 7:00pm-8:30pm
Early Bird: $35 (by June 14th); Drop in $40
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SUMMER STAYCATION
with Clio Mallin
Are you interested in a nourishing and replenishing yoga experience like no other? Celebrate the rejuvenation of the earth with a workshop to revitalize your body, mind, and heart.
Melt away stress and tension as Clio guides you through light movement, breathwork, and a series of long-held and supported restorative poses that nourish the body and calm the nervous system. Essential oils, eye pillows, and candle-light will enhance your experience as you re-calibrate yourself for summer. This Staycation is just what you need to renew your energy and refresh your senses. No previous yoga experience necessary!
*Please arrive 10/15 minutes prior to workshop to get settled in with ease.
Date: June 29th, 1:30pm-3:30pm
Early Bird: $30 (by June 22nd); Drop in $35
HOW TO TAROT
with Michael McQueen
Learn to give a Tarot card reading: Interested in Tarot reading, but not sure where to begin? Join master Tarot card reader and intuitive Michael McQueen, as he provides a crash course of how to offer a basic tarot card reading utilizing the mystery and wisdom of oracle cards. Readings gift us guidance in our life’s journey and offers tips to propel us forward both psychological and/or spiritually. Learning this ancient technology with its modern applicability will allow you to support yourself more fully and offer this gift to those around you as well!
No experience necessary. All are welcome.
Date: February 9th 1:30pm - 4:00pm
BYOD (Bring your own deck): The deck that should be used is...Oracle Deck: Angels of Atlantis Oracle Deck by Pearce and Crookes
Early Bird $40 (by February 2nd); Drop in $45
Purchase Deck at event: Early Bird $60 (by February 2nd); Drop in $65
A MIDWINTER NIGHT'S DREAM EVENT
with Kilkenny Tremblay, Dom McGraw and Michael McQueen
Join the charismatic Kilkenny & Tribe for this uplifting, dynamic & playful event which will deliver warmth and glow to all! DJ Dom will be LIVE playing soulful tunes during an hour long inspiring yoga class practiced under magical black lights to make everyone & everything glow. Michael McQueen will be on hand reading tarot cards to make sure the rest of your winter is filled with warmth and wisdom.
Expect healthy snacks (w/vegan/gluten-free options) to curb those winter blues and wear something WHITE if you feel moved to enhance your GLOW! Optional glow-in-the-dark body paint will be provided as well.
Date: Friday, February 8th 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Tarot Readings, Food and Community
7-8 pm GLOWGA with LIVE DJ
Early Bird $30 (by February 1st); Drop in $35
WINTER WONDER STAY-CATION
with Clio Mallin
Wanna go on a journey of wonderment and deep rest without dealing with the hassle of traveling in the cold and snow? Refresh and renew your body & mind with this delicious & luxurious self-care "stay-cation."
Set aside some time to revitalize your senses and reset your nervous system in an optimal way through the ancient practices of restorative yoga that bring the practitioner a sense of calm, balance and peace. Join Clio for a two-hour candle-lit workshop incorporating gentle movement, breath work, restorative poses (relaxing, long-held and supported resting poses with props), healing essential oils, eye pillows, and inspiration. We'll use various yogic techniques to rejuvenate the body and to calm the nervous system. You will leave feeling refreshed and renewed. No previous yoga experience necessary!
*Please arrive 10 minutes prior to workshop to get settled in with ease
Date: Saturday, February 16th 2:30 pm - 4:30pm
Early Bird $30 (by February 9th); Drop in $35
YOGA NIDRA: A DEEP DELICIOUS DIVE
with Juli Fussell
Experience deeper levels of inner peace and health than you ever imagined possible. Give yourself permission to rest,
balance, and restore, tapping into new sources of energy. This guided meditation will awaken your whole being, allowing you to enjoy life fully.
Through use of breath awareness, body scanning, healing music, and imagery, you will be compassionately guided to
turn on the body’s relaxation response. This response is the natural healing state and is part of reducing stress, anxiety,
depression, insomnia, high blood pressure, and many other conditions. Be supported, held, and nourished as you discover profound peace and vibrant health.
There are no requirements except to lie down and listen. Props and blankets will be provided to ensure you feel comfortable and supported.
No experience needed. Open to everyone.
Date: January 12th 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Early Bird $30 (by January 5th); Drop in $35
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CORE CONNECTION
with Lisa Miracchi
New year, no need for a new you. The one you've got is already amazing! We ring in the New Year by practicing an affirming perspective on core work. Core work can bring up some difficult emotions and memories for a lot of us. Culturally, it's often attached to a "no pain, no gain" mentality, to the idea that we aren't enough: thin enough, strong enough... you name it. Especially this time of year, when we are bombarded with messages that we are supposed to be ashamed of our bodies, it is all that more important to practice celebrating them in community.
Here we work on alchemizing our past experiences with core work to develop a healthier relationship to ourselves and our bodies. Activating and moving from the very center of our beings can remind us that we already are enough, and that we have everything we need. We will practice feeling our own inner strength and light that is always with us (because it is us), and we will playfully and lovingly cultivate them so that we move forward on our paths from a place of even greater brilliance and integrity. All bodies warmly welcome!
Date: January 26th 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Early Bird $30 (by January 19th); Drop in $35
VISION BOARD WORKSHOP
with Valentina Drobot
After running around and the intensity of the holidays, give YOURSELF this gift of starting the New Year on the right foot!
In the yoga tradition, the new year is not only a time to reflect upon what we have accomplished but a powerful time to crystallize your dreams and intentions for the year to come so you can manifest more fully that which you are wanting to appear in your own life.
In this workshop you will learn how to craft a “vision board” in a most comfortable, fun and beneficial way, learning this powerful technology of how to become more empowered and a co-creator of your life experience.
Date: December 29th 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Early Bird $35 (by December 22nd); Drop in $40
CHAKRA PLAYSHOP
with Kilkenny Tremblay
In the yogic tradition, it is said that there are seven sacred centers, chakras, within each human body that have the ability to act as a powerful interior map. In this Chakra Playshop we will:
Discover concrete ways of understanding these energy centers within ourselves and explore how we can bring them into harmony and balance.
Use the powerful lens of western psychology to understand and integrate these eastern practices.
Experience the chakras concretely in both profound and playful ways.
Learn about and experience how essential oils help with balancing the chakras.
*Also includes light movement & take home packet
Date: December 1st 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Early Bird $40 (by November 25th); Drop in $45
FLOAT INTO FALL: AN AUTUMNAL STAYCATION
A Magical Practice
with Clio Mallin
Refresh and renew your body and mind with this delicious & luxurious self-care "staycation."
Set aside some time this fall to slow down and revitalize your senses. Join Clio for a two-hour candle-lit workshop incorporating gentle movement, breath work, restorative poses (relaxing, long-held and supported resting poses with props), healing essential oils, eye pillows, and inspiration. We'll use various yogic techniques to rejuvenate the body and to calm the nervous system. You will leave feeling refreshed and renewed. No previous yoga experience necessary!
*Please arrive 10 minutes prior to workshop to get settled in with ease
Saturday, October 27th 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Early Bird $30 (by October 20th); Drop In $35
ELEVATE YOURSELF
An Arm Balance Workshop
with Chae Yang
Do arm balances befuddle you? Or perhaps they are your favorite postures of all but you are wanting to take them to the next level of expression? Learn in a supportive environment various helpful tools and techniques which are gateways to "floating". Beginners will go home with concrete tools to build upon. Those already floating will be offered variations to build upon their current repertoire to deepen their evolution in flight. You will be supported to nurture and grow a
sustainable practice to elevate your body, mind and spirit for longevity! Join us for this enjoyable
& uplifting afternoon of play while exploring the dynamics of floating in a safe & joyful way
Saturday, November 3rd 1:00 - 3:30 pm
Early Bird $35 (by October 27th); Drop In $40
THE STARS ALIGNED FOR YOU
A Magical Practice
with Natalie Levin
The fact that you have a body is a magical situation. The Stars and Planets aligned at the moment of your birth to help create the physical body you inhabit.
Join the radiant Natalie Levin as she helps you move the precious packaging for your unique soul in the form of a
delicious yoga practice filled with joy, inspiration and
humor. You will also learn about the current astrological transits currently influencing your life and the world around you. Natalie, a professional opera singer, will sing live opera to you during this sublime workshop that is NOT to be missed!
Saturday, October 6th 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Early Bird $35 (by September 29th); Drop In $40
YOGA 101 FOR MEN
with Jeremy Brazas
This workshop will be a practical introduction to yoga for men who are looking for ways to improve stiffness, tone muscle, and learn how to get the most out of yoga. Men frequently struggle with muscle tightness and inflexibility but sometimes don’t want to start practicing yoga based on the stigma that “yoga is for women” or because they don’t want to look silly doing something they are not immediately good at. Jeremy will instruct participants in intuitive alignment and offer a range of modifications that optimize the benefits of yoga for the strengths and weaknesses of men's bodies.
Men of all ages, body types, and experience levels are welcome to join us in this relaxed and informal workshop.
Saturday, September 29th 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Early Bird $30 (by September 22nd); Drop In $35
FLIGHT SCHOOL 101
An Intro to Acro Yoga
with Rob Li and Terry Foster
Stretch your wings and feel what is possible! Come join acro experts, Rob & Terry, to learn the foundations of basing, flying & spotting. We will explore range of motion and how to move safely, efficiently, compassionately with one another in good alignment. The focus of this joyful workshop will be creating a safe space for communicating and trusting in one another which leads to a deepening trust in ourselves. The end goal is to laugh and have tons of fun while building strength within oneself in the wake and way of connection & community.
No partner necessary.
Saturday, September 8th 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Early Bird $35 (bySeptember 1st); Drop In $40
REFRESH AND RENEW
A Summer Staycation
with Clio Mallin
Refresh and renew your body and mind with this delicious & luxurious self-care "staycation." Set aside some time this summer to slow down and revitalize your senses. Join Clio for a two-hour candle-lit workshop incorporating gentle movement, breath work, restorative poses (relaxing, long-held and supported resting poses with props), healing essential oils, eye pillows, and inspiration. We'll use various yogic techniques to rejuvenate the body and to calm the nervous system. You will leave feeling refreshed and renewed. No previous yoga experience necessary!
*Please arrive 10 minutes prior to workshop to get settled in with ease
Saturday, August 11th 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Early Bird $30 (by August 4th); Drop In $35
A silent summer Sadhana retreat
with Kilkenny Tremblay
Join Kilkenny for this one-of-kind soulful afternoon retreat event filled with the profound practice of “rounding” (gentle & restorative movement; pranayama then meditation in a cyclical rhythm repeated); mindfulness practices; and ritual peppered with her signature smattering of inspiring tales from the meditative traditions (zen, Hindu and others). Participants will observe silence for the duration of the retreat while experiencing the deeply transformative and healing powers of the tapestry of practices which create a profound, uplifting and centering experience right in your back yard.
Saturday, July 21; 2:00 - 6:00 pm
Early Bird $99 (by July 14); Drop In $120