Each month, we offer different workshops and class series to meet the needs of our students and the community. Please let us know if there's something you'd like to see offered in the future! (To view our full studio schedule, please click here.)

Couples' Prenatal Yoga Workshop

Practicing prenatal yoga throughout your pregnancy will help you to cultivate flexibility and strength, relieve back strain, connect with your unborn child, and face childbirth with courage and awareness. Practicing as a couple will leave the two of you feeling deeply connected to each other and your baby.

Expectant parents will enjoy...

• Practicing yoga postures together
• Meditation and synchronized breathing
• Childbirth preparation techniques
• Vocal Toning to prepare for labor

• Offered the last Sunday of every month from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm.
• Please bring two pillows, a folding chair, and yoga mats if you have them (studio has extras).
• $30 per couple or 4 class pass for $110
• Pre-registration is necessary. Please click here to pre-register.

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The idea of bringing home your newborn is often both exciting and frightening at the same time. This hands-on course is designed to help parents find the confidence to trust in their instincts while giving them the tools & knowledge to understand their newborn's needs. An emphasis is placed on Lamaze's Approach to Parenting.

Topics include:

• Newborn appearance & abilities,
• Feeding cues,
• The Fourth Trimester,
• "The Happiest Baby on the Block"'s Five S's,
• Diapering options,
• Swaddling,
• Soothing baby,
• Bathing,
• Babywearing,
• Sleeping arrangement options,
• Infant nutrition,
• Basic breastfeeding & bottle feeding,
• Introducing baby to pets,
• Common myths related to newborns,
• and More!

Visit www.bellylaughsdoula.com for more info!

• Please bring two pillows, a blanket, folding chairs, a baby doll (or the real thing!) and yoga mats if you have them (studio has extra mats).
• $45 per couple, includes "Happiest Baby on the Block" DVD.
• Pre-registration is necessary by 7 days prior to start date. Please click here to pre-register.

This course is taught by Maggie Jennings of Belly Laughs Doula & Birth Services. Maggie is a certified birth doula, a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, a Certified Lactation Counselor, and a Certified Happiest Baby on the Block Educator.

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This course is designed for those who are planning to breastfeed, giving parents the tools for success. Studies show that when mothers are supported by their partners, they will be more successful with breastfeeding - thus, I encourage parents to attend this class together. An emphasis is placed on Lamaze's Approach to Parenting.

Topics include:

• Benefits of breastfeeding,
• Breastfeeding positions,
• Proper latch - what to look for,
• Feeding cues,
• The Breastfeed Crawl,
• Supporting the breastfeeding mother,
• Proper nutrition while nursing,
• Pumping & storing breastmilk,
• Common breastfeeding issues & solutions,
• and More!

Visit www.bellylaughsdoula.com for more info!

• Please bring two pillows, a blanket, a baby doll (or the real thing!) and yoga mats if you have them (studio has extra mats).
• $25 per couple.
• Pre-registration is necessary by 7 days prior to start date. Please click here to pre-register.

This course is taught by Maggie Jennings of Belly Laughs Doula & Birth Services. Maggie is a certified birth doula, a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, a Certified Lactation Counselor, and a Certified Happiest Baby on the Block Educator.

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Looking for an alternative to those boring childbirth classes your friends warned you about? Look no further! This interactive series will use games, videos & more to both prepare you for the birth of your baby and to help you understand birth as a normal, natural, and healthy process! There is an emphasis on Lamaze's Approach to Birth and Lamaze's Healthy Care Practices.

Topics include:

• Pregnancy & nutrition,
• Confidence & birth satisfaction,
• Role of pain,
• Informed decision making,
• Stages of labor & what to expect,
• Lamaze's Healthy Birth Practices,
• Comfort measures & positions,
• Common interventions & meds,
• Basic newborn & postpartum care,
• Breastfeeding,
• and more!

Visit www.bellylaughsdoula.com for more info!

• Please bring two pillows, a blanket, folding chairs, and yoga mats if you have them (studio has extra mats).
• $120 per couple, includes workbook.
• Pre-registration is necessary. Please click here to pre-register.

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During this two-hour afternoon workshop, participants will embark on an inner journey to peel away the layers and find their bliss bodies. This will be done by using basic yoga poses, breathing exercises, imagery and the Alexander Technique. The gentle hands-on bodywork of the Alexander Technique will be used to invite the soft release of muscle tension and facilitate an easy, natural alignment in the yoga poses. It will be a relaxing and enjoyable afternoon. Class size is limited to allow personalized learning and individual attention. No previous yoga experience is required; however, body awareness is helpful.

Please click here to view the full flyer.

• Please do not eat two hours before the workshop and wear loose, comfortable clothing.
• All necessary props will be provided, but personal mats are most welcome.
• Pre-registration is necessary. Please click here to pre-register.
• Cost: $25.

Yogazander® is a special combination of Yoga and the Alexander Technique developed by workshop instructors, Helena Bray and Cheri Hotalen. Helena is a certified Yoga instructor trained in the Indra Devi style and Cheri is a certified teacher of the Alexander Technique. Both teachers bring over seventeen years of personal study in their fields and share a passion for joyful living through Yoga.

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During this two-hour afternoon workshop, participants will experience a guided yoga class of breathing techniques and basic yoga poses accompanied by the gentle hands-on bodywork of the Alexander Technique. The hands-on support will invite the soft release of tension and facilitate an easy, natural alignment in the poses. Emphasis will be placed on developing body awareness. It will be a relaxing and enjoyable afternoon. Class size is limited to allow personalized learning and individual attention. No previous yoga experience is required.

Please click here to view the full flyer.

• Please do not eat two hours before the workshop and wear loose, comfortable clothing.
• All necessary props will be provided, but personal mats are most welcome.
• Pre-registration is necessary. Please click here to pre-register.
• Cost: $25.

Yogazander® is a special combination of Yoga and the Alexander Technique developed by workshop instructors, Helena Bray and Cheri Hotalen. Helena is a certified Yoga instructor trained in the Indra Devi style and Cheri is a certified teacher of the Alexander Technique. Both teachers bring over seventeen years of personal study in their fields and share a passion for joyful living through Yoga.

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This will be the first in a series of workshops that will help you discover how to “come home to your body”. During this two hour session, emphasis will be placed on learning techniques to release your lower back and open your hips. This will be done by using basic yoga poses, breathing exercises, imagery and the Alexander Technique. The gentle hands-on bodywork of the Alexander Technique will be used to invite the soft release of muscle tension and facilitate an easy, natural alignment in the yoga poses. Class size is limited to allow personalized learning and individual attention. No previous yoga experience is required; however, body awareness is helpful.

Please click here to view the full flyer.

• Please do not eat two hours before the workshop and wear loose, comfortable clothing.
• All necessary props will be provided, but personal mats are most welcome.
• Pre-registration is necessary. Please click here to pre-register.
• Cost: $35. Early Bird is $30. through 3/3/11.

Yogazander® is a special combination of Yoga and the Alexander Technique developed by workshop instructors, Helena Bray and Cheri Hotalen. Helena is a certified Yoga instructor trained in the Indra Devi style and Cheri is a certified teacher of the Alexander Technique. Both teachers bring over seventeen years of personal study in their fields and share a passion for joyful living through Yoga.

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Women: If you want to learn how to keep yourself safe, you must attend the “Tools for Personal Safety – Women’s Self Defense” class. All women should learn a basic knowledge of self defense in order to protect themselves and their children.

Do You Know How to Stay Safe in Today’s World?

• What would you do if an attacker grabs you from behind?
• If someone has you pinned to the ground against your will?
• Or, if a stranger approaches you asking for help?

In this class you will learn not only basic physical strategies and techniques, but how to avoid and evade dangerous situations by improving awareness of your surroundings.

Who Should Attend? This class is for any woman who:

• Drives or travels alone
• Trains at a fitness gym
• Shops at the mall or grocery store
• Gets children in and out of the car
• Runs errands alone
• Exercises in a residential neighborhood
• Enjoys happy hour or a night out with the girls
• Works long hours leaving after dark
• Is a student walking alone on a College or High School Campus
• Is a Mother, Daughter, Grandma, Aunt or Niece… EVERY woman can benefit from this information!

A great class for mothers and daughters or a group of friends, students or co-workers to take together. They will thank you for it!

• Please wear comfortable clothes.
• Pre-registration is necessary. Click here to pre-register.
• Cost: $30.

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A Sound Healing Concert of Tibetan Bowls, Planetary Gongs & Sacred Instruments. Diane Mandle is a modern-day master of sound. Don't miss this transformational event!

Feel free to bring a mat to lie on.

Please click here to view the full flyer.

• Pre-registration is appreciated. Click here to pre-register.
• Cost: $20 Advance, $25 at the door.

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Saturday June 5th: Invigorating Asanas and Pranyama
Sunday June 6th: Deep and Soothing Pranyama and Meditation

This FREE Workshop introduces our newest remarkable teacher, Tracy Hicks, R.Y.T., C.M.T.

Tracy is a dedicated, devoted, and ever-evolving student of yoga and healing arts, since she began her diligent practice in 1998. She is a registered master yoga instructor in accordance to Yoga Alliance standards, and has been teaching yoga since 2005. Tracy uniquely blends anatomy, alignment, and rhythm into a contemplative and dynamic approach to the practice, and has studied yoga and meditation under a variety of reputable mentors around the world. A couple of years ago she sold most of her material possessions and began her extensive international travel, and this freedom has infused her teaching, spirituality, and life. Tracy has a deep appreciation for nature and her connection to it. She has formulated a unique blend of Vinyasa, Hatha, and Anusara for an invigorating, detoxifying, and grounding experience in her Fusion Flow class, she also teaches a specialty style called YIN Yoga under the Paul Grilley method, which is a healing moving meditation that stretches deep into the joints and connective tissues of the body. Her classes will balance your mind, body and soul, and leave your spirit soaring.

• Pre-registration is required. Click here to pre-register.
• Cost: FREE!

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You can learn how to take care of your own diet. But starting a new eating culture at home and actually making it work, is much easier if you do it together with your family members.

Join us for the workshop that our participants consider one of the most successful and entertaining nutrition events ever! Bring your friends and couple.

SUGAR BLUES with Irene Leeb
How your relationship with yourself affects your relationship with sugar?
How to recognize a hidden sugar in your food?
Sugar as a "Must" for your brain. Sugar as a "Must Go" off your body.
Not all is Sugar that is Sweet. What is it then? How does it get along with your body chemistry?

MINDFUL EATING with Tracy Hicks and Yana Kazbekova
Candida Albicans
What is it and how it affects our Body Systems.
Symptoms of Candida that can be confused with other common health concerns.
Your food: how it can promote, prevent or eliminate the Candida growth in your body.

The Art of Mindful Eating
How to enjoy the meal with all your senses, turning a simple act of eating in a truly delightful experience.
Come and bring your couple for this surprisingly funny, enjoyable and sensual hands-on practice!
Food is on us!

• Pre-registration is required. Click here to register.
• Cost: $20 per person
  $30 for two (registered together)

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Held on the second Saturday of each month, this workshop will include some information on the roots of yoga & the varying styles of yoga, pranayama (breathwork), benefits & alignment principles of the asanas (poses), basic sun salutaions, and meditation.

All levels are welcome. Bring a mat if you have one, water, and hand towel, and wear comfy clothes that allow ease of movement

• Pre-registration is appreciated. Click here to pre-register.
• Cost: $10 ea. OR 2-for-$15.

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Join Cyndy Gribskov, CSYT for a half day Svaroopa® Yoga workshop working with your abdominal muscles WITHOUT using your spinal muscles.  Learn how to use your abs to release spinal tensions- find clarity of mind, inner strength and increased resolution.

All levels are welcome. Bring a mat if you have one, water, and hand towel, and wear comfy clothes that allow ease of movement

• Space is limited - Pre-registration is required. Click here to pre-register.
• Cost: $55. Early bird pricing: $45. if paid by 1/15.

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Advanced Yoga Therapy Workshop
A combination of integrative technology and traditional yoga practice

Our Mission is to improve well-being and reduce health issues by applying classic Yoga approaches enhanced by modern medical science

Facilitation of Yoga Learning and Yoga Therapy with Novel Biofeedback Device-Controlled Methodology allows improvement in a very short period of time, see results in 2-3 weeks

AYT forms a strong and symmetrical muscle corset around the spine
Symptoms for Treatment:

• posture problems
• scoliosis
• chronic back pain

AYT offers an effective medication-free methodology to correct breathing
Symptoms for Treatment:

• relief from Asthma symptoms
• achieve advanced Pranyama in reduced period of time

AYT offers an effective medication-free methodology of relaxation
(for yoga practitioners and patients with stress-related conditions)
Symptoms for Treatment:

• depression
• chronic fatigue
• migraine
• psychastenia
• emotional instability
• sleeplessness
• anxiety
• neurosis

AYT utilizes visual correction training
AYT improves pelvic floor muscle control

An effective combination of Yoga and Biofeedback technology allows:

• For students: enhance Yoga practicing and facilitate advancement
• For busy students: improve individual Yoga studies at home
• For teachers: enhance Yoga teaching and facilitate student retention and progress
• For therapists: provide novel approaches addressing health issues and attract new students, collaborations and alliances
• For all: improve well-being and achieve the inner peace and bliss

Space is limited - Pre-registration is required. Click here to pre-register.

• Cost: $10.

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Making Peace with Anxiety
"The practices of yoga can calm the agitation of the mind."
– Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

Anxiety is one of the most common forms of agitation. It can range from slight palpitations to a debilitating physical and mental condition. According to the National Institute of Anxiety & Stress, anxiety is the number one mental health problem in the US. It affects about 40 million American adults, surpassing even depression in numbers. While Western medicine employs the use of therapy and medication, Yoga draws from the wisdom of body and Nature, helping you to activate your inner calm.

During this hour-long workshop, you will discover simple techniques that address your symptoms of Anxiety. This hands-on practice will guide you through the world of breath, body postures and movements, meditation and relaxation.

You will learn:
*how to face, accept and release your toxic emotions and thoughts;
*how to interpret and reverse the personal signs associated to anxiety;
*how to transform the power of fear into the power of Love and Light.

About the Instructor: With over 25 years yoga background, Yana Kazbekova (500RYT) spent half of her life traveling, learning yoga philosophy and different yoga traditions. This workshop is a logical outcome of her own life history. After having lived with Anxiety for almost two decades, she now offers the results of her profound self observation and thorough study of this life – limiting condition.

"Looking back, I find it a true blessing having had a chance to be there, as it has given me the insight necessary to share my experience with you and guide you towards your own inner peace."

Please, bring a yoga mat if you have one and water.
Wear comfortable clothes that allow ease of movement.
Have a light meal minimum 1 hour before the event.

Space is limited - Pre-registration is required. Click here to pre-register.

• Cost: $30.

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Every woman has an inner Diva just waiting to shake her hips and shimmy her shoulders. In this 2 hour workshop, explore your feminine mystique & sensuality through the ancient art of belly dancing. Even if you have never danced a step in your life, you'll quickly learn the core moves and basics of belly dance technique. You'll discover the physical & spiritual benifits. If you want to learn more, sign up for the five week series of beginner classes, culminating in a choreographed dance. This will be followed by two more five week series advancing to an Intermediate level.

Wear comfortable clothes you can move in, such as yoga pants and sleeveless top. No shoes necessary, as we dance in bare feet. If you have a coin scarf, or any hip scarf, bring that. And bring bottled water and yoga mat, if you have one, for cool down stretches.

This workshop will be followed by a 5-week series with details announced at the workshop!

• Space is limited - Pre-registration is required. Click here to pre-register.
• Cost: $15. OR Come with a friend for $25.

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Join Deanna as she leads this class to raise money for local yoga teacher, Summer.

Summer has been on an interesting inner and outer journey over the past 4 years after getting diagnosed with Stage 3 Ovarian Cancer. She continues to teach while going through cancer treatments that zap her physical energy. But, there is a force beyond the physical that keeps her light shining with us.

Collectively, we can make a difference in Summer's life. Thus we are reaching out to the community she has served over the past 26 years.

With tens of thousands of dollars in medical bills, Summer is in need of financial support. Every penny, nickel and dime matters! Thank you for being part of the HOPE!

There is no cost for this class - donations will be accepted for this great cause!

• Space is limited - Pre-registration is required. Click here to pre-register.
• Cost: This is a donation class. Donations of any amount will be accepted at the class.

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Can't touch your toes? Feel tightness in your neck, shoulders, or hamstrings? If your answer is yes, then this is for you.

Suitable for all ages, sizes and shapes, “Yoga for inflexible people” is a 2-hour workshop that takes you into gentle movement sequences, especially designed to stretch those “stiff” areas painlessly and effectively. Learn how dynamic and resistance stretching can help you ease into the poses that you find challenging, while recognizing what poses are right for your body, and what modifications are available, whenever needed.

Still hesitant? Examine these myths about yoga!

Myth 1: 
”Yoga is like chocolate. It appeals mainly to women.” 


Yoga offers something for anyone who wishes to relieve stress, and optimize their ability to enjoy any other type of sport or activity. Improve that golf swing, backhand, breast stroke or martial art kick. Do an Internet search and find out how many professional football, hockey and baseball players practice yoga!

Myth 2: 
”Yoga is for contortionists.” 

In fact, Yoga can also help contortionists restore balance to their overstretched bodies… More seriously, there is a style of yoga for every type of body and every personality, whether naturally limber or not. Yoga offers a unique opportunity to balance our perceived strengths and weaknesses; strengthening the weak, loosening up the stiff, stabilizing the unstable, whether we are thinking of a muscle, a body part, a whole body, a person.

• Space is limited - Pre-registration is required. Click here to pre-register.
• Cost: $15 ea. or 2-for-$25.

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Energy Yoga Therapy (EYT) is a unique meditation, activating a state of being during the journey into the internal Universe.

Energy Yoga Therapy is based on the law of energetic interaction. A person who is capable of reaching the State of Yoga (passing through and staying beyond all desires, thoughts, and feelings) transmits the Energy of the State of Yoga to all session participants allowing them to reach the state of calmness.

In this state the energy-information field of an individual is purified and balanced, the energy blocks are removed, and previous negative experiences that are reflected in the physical body as health problems, are dissipated.

Energy Yoga Therapy allows to release the earlier formed undesirable behavioral stereotypes. All participants will achieve a level of self-healing ability and prevention of chronic and early-stage health problem including tiredness and apathy. Participants will restore a way of living in joy, harmony, happiness and piece.

The creator of Energy Yoga Therapy, Andrey Belyaev, is extensively trained in ancient Yoga practices. He received his name, Arjuna (sansc. “morning dew”), during consecration. He has a Masters degree in Physical Education and Kinesiology and is a certified Yoga Therapist (IAYT). EYT is based on Arjuna’s 30 years of Yoga practice and 10 years of Raja Yoga teaching in various social-economic groups in Russia and the USA.

• Space is limited - Pre-registration is required. Click here to pre-register.
• Cost: $20 ea. or 2-for-$30.

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