Pal-entine’s Day Yoga w/ Vanessa
Saturday, February 15th | 4:30-6 pm | $25 or $40 for two people
Taking a moment to celebrate your Pals! Together we’ll do a slow flow full of heart openers, and deeper stretches accompanied by a playlist full of todays and yesterdays love songs.
Family Yoga and Book Reading w/ Halen and JP
Sunday, Feb 16th | 3-4 pm | $25 or $45 to add book *add $10 for each kid
Join Halen and JP for Family Yoga and author book reading. This 45 min long class is designed for children ages 4-8 and their caregivers. Halen will lead a yoga adventure where you and your little yogi practice yoga postures and breathing techniques together. Expect a fun and vibrant yoga class incorporating games, music, and creativity, along with a sweet time for calm, connection and rest.
JP will be reading their book.At 4 years old, Arthur asked JP, “Are you a boy or a girl?” Since that day, the two have conversed over a variety of topics exploring identity and expression. Together, they break down the gender binary.
Halen has been teaching Kids Yoga since 2011 and has her 95 hour Family Yoga Certification through Radiant Child Yoga (RYC). Halen’s teaching style is creative, patient, grounding, and full of loving-kindness. She also works as a child therapist and is trained in Play Therapy.
Intro to Somatics w/ Emily
Sunday, February 23rd | 1:30-3:30 pm | $35 or $60 for two people
Join this workshop to learn about somatics, how to work with and through the body to heal our trauma, conditioning, patterns, pains, and anything getting in our way of living the life we truly desire. We will discuss how through working with and through the body we can find wisdom, connection, and joy in our life.
We will look at how mental patterns, mindset, shapes we carry ourselves in, language, background, conditioning, and more affect us and our wellbeing. All of these show us how we are finding safety, connection, and belonging in the world. This class will discuss how we are currently doing these and explore ways in which we could find these things more in alignment with what we truly want, value, and care about. You will also be guided into your body to heal and find wisdom there.
Sound Bath w/ Michele
Sunday, February 23rd | 7-8 pm | $20 or $40 for two people
According to yogic philosophy, liberation comes when the mind can be directed and one’s inner light takes the lead. Paying attention to the activity of our senses is one way to direct the mind, and hearing is one of the 5 primary human senses. When we become fully aware of our hearing sense, with a heart of curiosity, we can decrease the tendency of the mind to act as master. Further, therapeutic sound has a unique ability to call forth the parasympathetic nervous response, as the ears are a seat for this part of our nervous system. The parasympathetic nervous response brings forth the feelings and sensations of relaxation, restoration and rejuvenation. In a world that largely activates only our sympathetic nervous responses, therapeutic sound is so incredibly needed right now. Therapeutic sound can entrain the mind’s vibration into one of steadiness and directability.
In these monthly workshops, we will start with restorative breathwork that fses on lengthening the exhale, which is another way that yogic philosophy says will mold the mind into a more redirectable form. Then we will move into relaxation within the vibrations of therapeutic sound. The instruments of gongs, crystal sound bowls, and drums will be used to create these therapeutic sounds.
No previous experience needed. Please wear comfortable clothing. If you are prone to headaches, please bring a head covering (beanie, hat, bandana, etc). Minimum age requirement is 11 years old.
Perinatal Yoga w/ Izzy
Mon’s, Feb 24th-Mar 31st | 5-6 pm | $90/series or $18 drop-in
Prenatal yoga can help with sleep, optimize baby’s position for birth, soothe the common physical discomforts associated with pregnancy, and help you feel more connected to your body as you prepare for childbirth (and beyond!). Each class will include asana (postures), pranayama (breathing exercises), and movement all specifically designed to prepare the body for a better birth and postpartum experience.
How is a series different than a drop-in class? When you enroll in this yoga series you will be joining a set group of pregnant or postpartum folks that you’ll be practicing alongside each week. We’ll get to know each other through weekly check ins, share the ups and downs of pregnancy + parenthood, move, and breathe together as a group.
Intro to IFS and Yoga Therapy w/ Kelly and Jen
Saturday, March 1st | 2-4pm | $40 or 2 people for $75
IFS (Internal Family Systems) is a Parts Work-based psychotherapy modality and self-help framework that can pair beautifully with the deep inner healing that occurs through Yoga Therapy. Both modalities lean on compassion for self and others, the mind-body connection, and gently tapping into our inner healing wisdom through a sense of curiosity and mindfulness. How can these tools be used to better understand yourself, your life experiences, and those around you? Let Kelly and Jen share their practices with you in this experiential workshop. This workshop is designed for beginners to IFS and/or Yoga Therapy, giving participants a sense of each modality, how they can complement each other, and how you can utilize them to promote personal growth and healing.
As the weather changes and we naturally go inward, let us guide you through an afternoon of light internal exploration and curiosity. Attendees will be taught the core concepts and goals of IFS, then skillfully guided into their body through movement using principles of Yoga Therapy: coaching sensation and edge, dropping in, and then engaging in a reflective IFS meditation. There will be opportunity to ask Kelly and Jen questions and you will be provided resources for future learning. All activities are optional and meant to briefly demonstrate the models in a safe group environment. Please bring a journal/paper to write on, a writing utensil, and a yoga mat.
Note: This workshop is educational and is not intended to treat or diagnose any mental health conditions.
Art Journal Making w/ Leah
Sunday, March 2nd | 2-4:30 pm | $40 or $75 for two people
After a short mindfulness exercise we will move into an art making activity where participants transform a discarded book into a creative work of art. Participants will explore techniques such as layering, collage and image transfer. After creating a cover design, prompts will be offered as an optional guide for filling art journal pages.
Songs for Tending our Hearts w/ Conie and Liz
Friday, March 7th | 7:30-9 pm | Suggested Donation $5-$25
Our culture desperately needs spaces where it is safe to feel your sorrow and the weight of the weary world. Come sing through the small and large griefs in your life and give them space to breathe and heal.
Community Dance w/ Sarah White
Saturday, March 8th | 7-9 pm | $40 or $75 for two people
Community Dance description coming soon
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Yoga and Acupuncture w/ Tatum
Sunday, March 9th | 7-8:30 pm | $40 or $70 for two people
Yoga and acupuncture are a match made in the chillest of heavens. Whether you’re new to acupuncture, yoga or you love them both, this is an accessible and affordable way to combine these two healing modalities at once, each month at Yess Yoga.
This 90-minute trauma-informed yoga class will begin with a slow flow / yin yoga practice and conclude with an extended savasana needle nap. Together, the two complementary modalities will provide an opportunity for folks to relax and find balance. Tatum Fjerstad, a yoga teacher and licensed acupuncturist, will be leading the yoga and providing the acupuncture. All levels are welcome.
Masks are optional during yoga and required during the acupuncture portion.
This event will be split into three parts: time to discuss the current astrology, time to lay down and breathe together, and time after the breathing to share witness. No previous breathwork experience necessary. Wear comfy clothes, bring a yoga mat, an eye covering (mats and other props are also available onsite to borrow if needed!)
We are so excited to welcome you to a Yess Yoga special offering or training. We have a 48 hr cancellation policy. Please email [email protected] if you no longer can make it to the workshop you signed up for. If you are unable to attend class or email after 48 hours to the start of the workshop, a credit(s) will be deducted from your account.
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