LEVEL 1 IYENGAR YOGA: THE FUNDAMENTALS
with Olga Boggio
In Studio Only
Four Sundays: July 5, 12, 19, 26 | 2:00-3:15pm
This series is accessible for students new to Iyengar yoga, continuing beginners and students who want to focus on the foundation of the practice. All groups of asanas will be taught: standing, seated, twists and forward and backward extensions. Level 1 teaches you to become aware of, establish, and refine proper body alignment while understanding the unique nuances of working safely with your own body.
We dive into a detailed, progressive study of fundamental poses—including standing and seated postures, forward bends, twists, backbends, abdominal work, and restorative poses. Students will also focus on a thorough mastery of the shoulder stand (Sarvangasana) and its variations using proper prop support. Home practice is highly encouraged.
THERAPEUTIC BREATHWORK WORKSHOP
with Lauren Morlock
In Studio Only
Sunday, July 19 | 5:30 - 7:00pm
Therapeutic Breathwork, or Conscious Connected Breathing is a practice developed to bring about deep change. By facilitating movement through the different kinds of repression that limit our ability to fully experience life; breathwork works to identify and integrate both the physical and psychic parts of ourselves. Modern trauma research confirms that repression lives in the body, on a deep level, sometimes hard to find; even in the most dedicated efforts to diagnose and treat.
This style of Breathwork is akin to holotropic breathing; holotropic meaning “moving towards wholeness”. It is an active meditation, with the breath, that brings us into an expanded state of consciousness. In a cyclic, slightly-faster-than-normal-paced breathing pattern, we breathe to a set of curated musical accompaniment that supports and augments the experience.Therapeutic Breathwork is an effective and powerful tool for exploring ourselves; traversing the emotional, physical, and energetic bodies. This conscious practice allows what may be buried in the psyche, or embedded within the structure of the body, to arise and be processed in a safe and supportive container. It allows us to be in our bodies; held in a space of radical presence and Self-nurturing.
Oftentimes we are left feeling lighter, spacious, grounded and aligned after the session. Breathwork is a powerful and accessible tool for those of us who struggle with anxiety, stress, depression, substance use, pain, grief, trauma, insomnia, and more. It is also a great tool for encountering the Self, ever-more intimately, while building self-love, agency, and empowerment. I’ve experienced Breathwork transform many lives, as it has my own.
HEALTHY HIPS: MOBILITY + STRENGTH
with Edie Tsong
In Studio + Livestream
Four Sundays: August 2, September 6, October 11, November 1
Aug, Oct, and Nov dates are 2:00 - 3:45pm; Sept 6 is 5:00-6:45pm
We start on the ground with gentle somatic movements to hydrate and open up the hips, move into strengthening and standing asana with care for hip health and longevity.
Please note: If you purchase the pass for the full series, you will still need to register for each individual session.
COMMUNITY ARTS SERIES: POETRY READING WITH JOANNE DWYER + LINDSAY AHL
Friday, August 7 | 6:00 - 8:00pm | FREE!
YogaSource is delighted to host poets Joanne Dwyer + Lindsay Ahl for an intimate reading & conversation as part of our quarterly arts series. Please join us for this complimentary evening to hear exceptional poets read their work. Emily will host on behalf of YogaSource. Stay afterward for a light reception.
MUSIC AS MEDICINE: SOUND HEALING JOURNEY
with WalkingStar
In Studio Only
Sunday, August 9 | 6:00 - 7:15pm
Join WalkingStar for a 75 minute meditative Sound Journey as he opens a portal through sound frequencies to support what you desire for your own healing and relaxation. Release what no longer serves you and usher in more inner peace and love.