Wednesday May 22, 7-8:15pm

FREE!

Join Lisa Mae, Monicka and Danielle for an opportunity to hear about the upcoming January 2020 training, ask questions, meet the teachers and some recent graduates, and in general to get oriented to possibilities of taking this journey with us into the self.

We consider yoga to be a way to engage in service and as an agent of social change, and we teach this program from that orientation. It is the perfect place to begin your illuminating journey into teaching, to bring needed yoga as that agent of social change and healing into new communities, and to profoundly shift and grow your own personal practice, relationship to your self, and invitation into a vast, inner life. 

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Saturday May 11, 3-5pm, $25

Join Monica Fong for an all-levels yoga and mobility workshop designed by a climber specifically for climbers.

No previous yoga experience necessary. Start with foundational poses to open up the chest, relieve shoulder and forearm tension, practice balance, and stretch those notoriously tight climbing muscles. This workshop is a great way to begin a yoga practice if you've been looking to start but don't know how, and if you're a seasoned yoga practitioner, this is a great insight to targeting your yoga and mobility work specifically toward climbing.

Saturday. May 4th, 3-6pm $50

Menopause is often a subject that does not get much press, but is a vital and important milestone in life. Join Danielle for an afternoon immersion into the transitions of menopause, exploring Ayurvedic practices and lifestyle choices that can have important long-term benefits to your health and wellness. Whether you are feeling the early signs of Menopause or Peri-menopause, or want to be proactive and preventative, come learn how some simple diet, yoga, exercise and lifestyle changes can deeply impact your wisdom toolbox as you embark on this remarkable journey.

Sunday, June 9th 3-5pm $30

While the phrase “You are what you eat” may be familiar to many of us, Ayurveda says “You are what you digest.” A strong digestion is not only related to the food we eat, but to many other factors. Join Danielle Hanna, Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner and Masters of Science in Ayurveda for an afternoon exploration into some choices and practices that may help to build stronger digestion. These practices nourish and rejuvenate, and go well beyond simply what food you eat, focusing on harmonizing the mind, body and spirit through the wisdom practices of Ayurveda, the sister Science of Yoga.

All are welcome in this exploratory workshop!

April 26-28, 2019 $400

15 hrs: Friday 5-9pm, Saturday 1-7 and Sunday 3-8pm

This is a workshop for all yoga teachers that wish to help their students understand how to practice safely through better alignment, deeper awareness in their yoga poses, and sound integrity in any movement practice.

Through our detailed study of anatomy and alignment we will learn about the postpartum "Core," understand some common issues that the post-birthing body can encounter such as Diastasis Recti, and learn about healing and supporting the pelvic floor.  We will also explore some simple Ayurvedic practices to aid in the body’s healing. After the weekend you will feel more confident in supporting your students as they make their way back to public group yoga classes.

Sunday April 21st, 3-6pm

$30 suggested donation to benefit Living Yoga, no one turned away

Come enjoy a safe space to move, be with your thoughts, and journal your deepest intentions of the heart. As we focus on releasing what no longer serves us, there will be guided meditation, a gentle yoga asana sequence filled with poses that promote opening, and a deep, juicy restorative practice, all held within ceremony, candles and low lighting. Bring an item that represents something that needs attention in your life and place it near the altar, along with a small notebook for writing. In a world full of environmental stressors, let’s capture how to release those things that affect us on a cellular and spiritual level, together. Leave with a sense of lightness as you collect brave affirmations and a little chocolate to remember there are sweet times, too.

All bodies, all levels welcome as we celebrate and honor the work of Living Yoga.

4 weeks: March 19- April 11, Tu/Th mornings, 6:15-8am

$140 full series

As teachers both new and experienced we most often find ourselves teaching to a wide array of students with varied experience levels and diverse physical capacities. This 4-week immersion is focused around honing the skills necessary to better teach these mixed-level, intermediate classes.  Monicka and Britt share their many years of insights, movement theory techniques, creative prop use, modifications, functional strength tricks and extra challenges to provide you with the tools to increase your fluency and capacity and better serve everyone in the room. 

Monday, March 18th 7-8:30pm

Class cards and drop-in welcome

As Spring approaches and the natural rhythms of nature shift, we too can benefit from making changes in our daily patterns that align more fully with natural law. Join Danielle for a Spring Equinox practice that will help support the mind, body and spirit as it moves towards the shifting light and the coming of Spring. The practice will include gentle movement, guided breathing practices and time in quiet stillness. All are welcome.

Sunday, March 10 3-5pm $30

Are your dogs barking? Come explore the dynamic base of your body, as we work with imagery, self-touch and band/ball exercises to feel the health and vitality that's possible in the feet. We will embody the anatomy of the foot, focusing especially on the bone rhythms that allow you to experience the balance between the broad base and the springiness of the foot. We will also cover how this relates to some classical yoga poses as well as everyday movements, like walking! All levels welcome, especially if you are experiencing issues or pain in your feet.

Saturday March 9, 3-6pm $50

As the accumulation of winter’s snow and ice begin to melt, the forest floor swells with water. It is the time of new life, new beginnings and the return of the Light. Instinctually we feel the call to lighten up our diet, move the blood, dust the shelves and once again experience the tremendous energy that this season offers. Manage the seasonal shift with yoga practices and ritual to lighten and nurture your creative self in mind-body-spirit through the time-honored practices of Ayurveda.

March 8th, 6-8pm, $25

Are you ready for some you time? Please join us for a Sunday afternoon or Friday Evening of precious self care. We will spend our time in the company of others that have birthed or adopted babies to reconnect with ourselves and our bodies, moving and breathing with an emphasis on moving from your center. This class will focus largely on strengthening your core and your pelvic floor, and there will be a lovely restorative ending to relax and renew you back into your very busy lives. Although we use the term *mamas* as shorthand for those who have birthed or adopted babies, please know that we support all our trans and non-binary mamas/parents/baby-birthing folks and that you are most fully welcomed and encouraged to attend.

Sunday, February 10th, 3-7pm $140

Many leaders in the social justice movement have blinders on when it comes to addressing weight bias and size discrimination in their liberation work. We cause harm when we reinforce that body size is correctable and fatphobia runs rampant in our society, often going unchecked. While weight bias impacts all of us, people on the higher end of the weight spectrum are significantly impacted and their health suffers. Many larger bodied folks avoid activities they enjoy because movement spaces collude with diet culture under the guise of health promotion. In this interactive workshop, Hilary Kinavey, MS, LPC, and Dana Sturtevant, MS, RD of Be Nourished will guide participants through a series of activities to help yoga teachers, fitness professionals, and health care providers create size-inclusive spaces for the people they serve.

Sunday, January 20th 3-7pm $50

Given the pervasive levels of trauma within our society, many students who attend public yoga classes carry the physical, emotional and energetic residue of trauma within their shape and may be more vulnerable to being re-traumatized or feeling triggered in this context. Understanding how a student with a history of trauma might relate to you and your class can enhance your ability as a teacher to create a space where they can incrementally practice presence, listen to the language of their body, and experience the healing power of yoga.

In this brief primer, we will investigate how teaching with a trauma-informed lens can accommodate and address the physical, mental and spiritual impacts that survivors of trauma may navigate. Molly draws from a combination of direct experience, professional work, and academic research, enabling her to attest to both the potential vulnerabilities and the inherent resilience of this population.

Friday January 4, 5:30-8pm $45 (Equity pricing available)

This workshop is created for yoga teachers who have a genuine wish to create a safer and more respectful learning environment for their LGBTQ students. Despite our best of intentions, systematic homophobia and transphobia creep into studio culture and teaching practices. It takes an ongoing, active effort to build empathy, illuminate blindspots, and repair damage caused by the unexamined perpetuation of prejudice, and this workshop assists you in this process.

Tuesday, January 1, 2019 6-8pm

Join Zeyah to ring in 2019 with a practice of renewal and intention setting. The first hour will promote active embodiment of our intentions, explored through a hatha/flow style yoga practice that builds heat and strongly moves energy. The second half of our practice is dedicated to surrendering and softening into these intentions, explored through restorative-style yoga practices and guided mindfulness meditation. Please bring a journal and your favorite pen to write with. This class is suitable for all levels of experience. Please sign up in advance to secure a space, as these fill up every year!

Friday, December 21st 7-9pm, $30

Winter Solstice, an invitation into deep, restful darkness. There is much healing to be found in the dark nights, but finding the quiet can be hard, especially if you are feeling pulled in too many directions. Join Danielle and our friend Kendra from Swaha Studios for an evening of deep, restorative quiet as we spend time with the seasonal transition that is a culmination of the winter’s celebrations for many. Practice movement, meditation and stillness while hearing the old ritual winter story woven through the accompaniment of the seasonal muse, the cello. All levels, all welcome. Pre-registration is recommended.

Saturday December 8th, 3pm-7pm, $50

This workshop is designed to help unpack the vital connection between stress, rest and the healthy functioning of the nervous system. We’ll begin with the anatomy and physiology of the autonomic nervous system through the lens of polyvagal theory and how that applies to the practice of yoga. Then we’ll explore how the practice of restorative yoga in particular can be an antidote to chronic stress, learning how it supports nervous system regulation and can give us that “I feel so relaxed and connected” feeling after practice. We will also discuss how to apply these insights in daily, off-the-mat life.