Living Simply with the Seasons: Yoga and Selfcare for Summer

Adjusting our routines and lifestyle choices with the changing seasons is the simplest way to maintain our well-being. Through the healing systems of Yoga and Ayurveda, we will explore various ways to help you rediscover your body’s innate wisdom.

The transition from Spring to Summer is marked by the peak of nature’s growth during the year. Summer, a time of play and creativity, where long, light sun-filled days and lazy afternoons are plenty, has its challenges too. The increase in activity during the Summer invites us to find more pause, to discover ways to stay cool and calm in moments when we can “overheat” (Pitta dosha) and to balance the intensity and expansion of the summer (Vata dosha) with grounding and mellowing.

The workshop will begin with about 60 minutes of guided, cooling yoga and breath practice, aligned to the Summer season. Gentle assists and aromatherapy will be incorporated so you feel nurtured and replenished. You’ll explore the importance of seasonal yoga, pranayama and meditation practice, plus key diet and lifestyle changes, appropriate herbs to use and recipes that can be used to bring about optimal health. All levels of practice are welcome!

What to bring: your questions + curiosities, a journal, layers, water and yoga mat.

3.5 hours of continuing education available for Yoga teachers.

Rise, Shine and Align ~ A Summer Morning Iyengar Yoga Series

This summer begin your week discovering alignment – inside and out – in this 6-week summer Iyengar Yoga morning Series.

Iyengar Yoga is based on the teachings of BKS Iyengar, author of the classic treatise “Light on Yoga”. An Iyengar Yoga class includes a safe, systematic progression of asanas to develop the student’s abilities in strength, stamina, concentration and body alignment. Specific points of action in the asanas are demonstrated with individual adjustment and the use of props, integrating yoga philosophy with physical practice.

Leave each class to start your week shining bright, feeling strong, spacious, and aligned in body and mind. 

Power to the Pelvis

Initiate and ignite a personal relationship with your power center!

As women of yoga, we are well aware of how vulnerable a misaligned sacrum can feel, how important our pelvic health is, and how empowering it is to move from your CENTER.

Become familiar with general anatomy of the pelvis, sacrum, and pelvic floor muscles; and how this relates to asana practice. Access the energy of the subtle body through energetic anatomy of the pelvic region, including the chakras and bandhas.

Use pranayama and asana (breath & postures) to engage in a strengthening yet          nourishing yoga practice for life!

 For women of all ages & stages.

Date: Saturday, June 29th

21 Day Commitment ~ The Kindness Commitment

This summer, we invite you to Compassion, Connection & Inspiration as you take on 21 Days of Practice with Kindness. Create a personal commitment that brings you home to yourself in a heart-centered way.

Take on 21 Days to deepen your connection to yourself through your practice in         community.

Practice yoga, mindfulness, and self-care practices for 21 days and transform your relationship to yourself and the world around you.

It takes courage to look deeply inward. Fortunately, we have a vibrant community to  support you.

• Commit to your practice both on and off the mat, and experience a more alive, more present you wherever you are this summer.
• A weekly check in will include a yoga and meditation practice, Reiki support, time to share and connect with your community of challengers, and a kindness practice to take with you for the rest of the week.
• Connect with a wonderful community of other dedicated yogis where we accept each other just as we are.

Date: Tuesdays, July 9th – July 30th

Back Care Basics ~ A twice weekly 6 week series

Back pain isn’t as mysterious as you might think and knowing how to remedy it can be simple once you understand the basics.

Through Viniyoga, a therapeutic style of yoga that prioritizes the health of the spine and safe sequencing, this 6 week series will give you the tools and knowledge you need to take care of your back on a regular basis, whether in your home practice or in yoga class. In our focused 60 minute class, twice a week, your upper, mid, lower back and hips will be gently nourished and stabilized. You will notice a difference after just a couple of weeks – your back will feel better!

Please join Kelly Valenzuela to learn more about the Viniyoga basics of back care and how you can care for the health and well-being of your spine today and every day.

Beginners are welcome!

This series is appropriate for all levels.