HANDSTAND FOUNDATIONS WORKSHOP: Build Comfort on Your Hands!
Jan
25
3:00 PM15:00

HANDSTAND FOUNDATIONS WORKSHOP: Build Comfort on Your Hands!

All levels welcome!

A strong handstand starts with a solid foundation. This workshop is designed for beginners and those looking to refine the essentials for a steady and confident practice.

We’ll focus on:

Mastering hand placement and activation (hasta bandha) to build grip strength and stability.

Stacking joints and activating your shoulders to create a strong, supportive base.

Building comfort on your hands with playful drills like bear crawls, downward dog walks, and inchworms.

Gradual upside-down exposure with progressions designed to help you feel confident as you take weight off your feet and onto your hands.

Whether you’re brand-new to inversions or want to revisit the fundamentals, this workshop will help you feel more confident and comfortable exploring life upside down.

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$5 COMMUNITY CLASS: NEW MOON RESTORATIVE YOGA & SOUNDHEALING
Jan
26
7:30 PM19:30

$5 COMMUNITY CLASS: NEW MOON RESTORATIVE YOGA & SOUNDHEALING

Join us for a meditation session to start the year with grace and welcome it with the intention of gratitude. This soothing journey will help you ground yourself in gratitude and centeredness, creating space to reflect on the past year while embracing the fresh possibilities ahead. Let's celebrate the first new moon transition of 2025 with open hearts, grounded celebration, and a renewed appreciation for the present moment. Community Class $5. Advanced booking required.

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YOGA & SOUND HEALING
Feb
2
5:30 PM17:30

YOGA & SOUND HEALING

Immerse yourself in a restorative yoga journey with Andrea Morales and Michelle Marks, designed to bring deep relaxation and renewal. Andrea’s sound bowls fill the space with soothing tones that ripple through the eardrums, calming the nervous system and instilling serenity throughout your body and mind. As you ease into each pose, the gentle vibrations encourage the release of tension, allowing the connective tissue that surrounds your joints and muscles to soften and enhance mobility. By slowing down, tuning inward, and consciously letting go, this practice nurtures the mind and body, helping to dissolve mental rigidity that can manifest physically. With sound frequencies known for their remarkable physiological benefits, this class offers a powerful way to find balance, harmony, and peace within.

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PARTNER YOGA WORKSHOP WITH MAYU HALGREN
Feb
8
5:00 PM17:00

PARTNER YOGA WORKSHOP WITH MAYU HALGREN

ALL LEVELS WELCOME! Discover the transformative power of partner yoga. Join us for a workshop that combines stretching and human connection. Improve flexibility, balance, and strength as you explore partner yoga poses and stretches. Deepen your practice, cultivate trust, and enhance communication. Suitable for all levels. Come nurture your mind, body, and soul through stretching, connection, and personal growth.

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FULL SNOW MOON IN LEO: RESTORATIVE YOGA & SOUNDHEALING MEDITATION
Feb
15
6:00 PM18:00

FULL SNOW MOON IN LEO: RESTORATIVE YOGA & SOUNDHEALING MEDITATION

This special class celebrates the FULL SNOW MOON in LEO with restoration, meditation and sound healing. While the energy of the full moon shines, Angel, Andrea & Roxy will guide you through an unheated restorative 20 minute vinyasa warmup to prepare your body for mediation followed by approachable breathing exercises and affirmations. You will also hone your meditation skills in various restorative postures as your instructors provide comforting adjustments and sound healing through crystal sound bowls, a Grotta Sonora gong forged in the Etruscan cave in the ancient town of Calcata in Italy and Koshi chimes crafted at the foot of the Pyrenean mountains. The class will relax, rejuvenate and inspire

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Shoulder Workshop with Dr. Abby Dean, PT, DPT, CSCS, CSOMT, CPPC, RRS of Prime Performance PT
Feb
22
3:00 PM15:00

Shoulder Workshop with Dr. Abby Dean, PT, DPT, CSCS, CSOMT, CPPC, RRS of Prime Performance PT

Join us for a 60-minute workshop on improving shoulder stability for yoga asana, followed by Q&A with Dr. Abby Dean PT, DPT, CSCS, CSOMT, CPPC, RRS of PRIME Performance PT This session will help prevent injuries, enhance performance, and promote longevity for your yoga practice including handstand work, chaturanga, binds and any other poses that require shoulder health. This workshop is PERFECT if you have an injury, are dealing with annoying pain, have mobility or flexibility concerns, or have questions for us regarding anything preventing you from reaching your health and fitness goals. We are here to help and will be happy to answer any questions during the Q&A portion of the workshop!

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FULL MOON: LIVE MUSIC EVENT WITH CELLIST WILL ROBLES & RESTORATIVE YOGA WITH ANGEL PAPADAKIS
Jan
11
6:00 PM18:00

FULL MOON: LIVE MUSIC EVENT WITH CELLIST WILL ROBLES & RESTORATIVE YOGA WITH ANGEL PAPADAKIS

Join us for an extraordinary evening as we celebrate the Full Wolf Moon, the first full moon of the new year, with a transformative blend of meditation, restorative yoga, and live music. Immerse yourself in a transcendent experience as classically trained cellist Will Robles, whose caliber rivals the finest young musicians in this country, performs live to create an ambiance of serenity and healing. Our skilled instructors will guide you through gentle, restorative yoga poses, offering comforting hands-on adjustments to deepen your relaxation. The resonant cello music will calm your mind, melt away tension, and elevate your spirit into a state of blissful tranquility. This unique event promises to be a concert of sound, healing, and renewal. Don’t miss this special celebration of lunar energy and holistic well-being!

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NYD 108 SUN SALUTATIONS - JUST $10!
Jan
1
11:00 AM11:00

NYD 108 SUN SALUTATIONS - JUST $10!

Join Imari for 108 Sun Salutations in celebration of the New Year, a powerful opportunity to set intentional momentum as we move into 2025. This moving meditation will guide you in solidifying your intentions with care, resolve, and purpose. Through mindful movement, you’ll align both body and mind, creating a clear path for the year ahead. By connecting to your intentions and the collective energy of the community, you’ll harness the power of movement to manifest your goals with deep resolve. This 90-minute, unheated session promises to be a transformative experience, leaving you feeling centered, renewed, and ready to embrace the year ahead with clarity, purpose, and strength.

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NEW MOON SOUNDBATH MEDITATION
Dec
29
7:30 PM19:30

NEW MOON SOUNDBATH MEDITATION

Join us for a soundbath meditation session to close out the year with grace and welcome the new one with intention. This soothing journey will help you ground yourself in gratitude and centeredness, creating space to reflect on the past year while embracing the fresh possibilities ahead. Through the healing power of sound, we'll cultivate a sense of stillness and self-belief, allowing us to slow down, calm our minds, and reconnect with our inner peace. Let's celebrate the transition with open hearts, grounded celebration, and a renewed appreciation for the present moment.

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FULL COLD GEMINI MOON DECEMBER 2024
Dec
14
7:30 PM19:30

FULL COLD GEMINI MOON DECEMBER 2024

This special class celebrates the FULL COLD MOON in DECEMBER with restoration, meditation and sound healing. While the energy of the full moon shines, Angel will guide you through an unheated restorative 20 minute vinyasa warmup to prepare your body for mediation followed by approachable breathing exercises and affirmations. You will also hone your meditation skills in various restorative postures as your instructors provide comforting adjustments and sound healing through crystal sound bowls, a Grotta Sonora gong forged in the Etruscan cave in the ancient town of Calcata in Italy and Koshi chimes crafted at the foot of the Pyrenean mountains. The class will relax, rejuvenate and inspire you!

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NEW MOON YIN & SOUNDBATH WITH MAYU HALGREN & ANDREA MORALES
Nov
30
7:30 PM19:30

NEW MOON YIN & SOUNDBATH WITH MAYU HALGREN & ANDREA MORALES

Join us at Kefi Yoga for a special candlelit yin session led by Mayu Halgren with sound healing by Andrea Morales, designed to open your body and mind to fresh possibilities under the new moon. Mayu will guide you through yin and restorative poses, complemented by comforting hands-on adjustments, creating space for deep relaxation and rejuvenation. Together, you'll set intentions for the new lunar cycle, inviting positive transformation. The class will be accompanied by a live sound healing experience provided by Andrea, featuring crystal bowls to open, ground, and align.

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GLOW UP YOUR GEAR WITH ROXY SUDARIO!  KEFI CRAFTING!
Nov
24
2:30 PM14:30

GLOW UP YOUR GEAR WITH ROXY SUDARIO! KEFI CRAFTING!

Join Roxy and Your Fellow Kefians for Glow Up Your Gear!

📅 When: Sunday, November 24th, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

📍 Where: Kefi

Get ready to light up the night! Join us for a fun, creative crafting session where you’ll transform your gear into glowing masterpieces using magical glow-in-the-dark puffy paint. Once you’ve decked out your threads, they’ll have plenty of time to dry before Roxy’s electrifying Tuesday Night Glow Flow—a heated Vinyasa class under blacklights!

✨ Can’t make it Sunday? No problem! Sign up for Glow Up Your Gear and drop off your shirt to Roxy by Friday, November 22nd, by 3:30 PM. She’ll work her magic and have your gear glowing and ready for class.

Make sure to register for the session whether you’re attending on Sunday or not. This helps Roxy plan materials and ensures she has everything she needs to make your gear shine extra bright.

Let’s glow, Kefians! Don’t miss this chance to sparkle. 💫

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DONATION BASED COMMUNITY CLASS: ALL LEVELS YOGA WITH ANDREA MORALES
Nov
23
7:30 PM19:30

DONATION BASED COMMUNITY CLASS: ALL LEVELS YOGA WITH ANDREA MORALES

Join us at Kefi Yoga for a special donation-based yoga class led by our Principal Instructor, Andrea Morales, as we open our hearts and studio to the community in a spirit of gratitude. This class is a heartfelt opportunity to come together, honoring the unity of yoga and its power to connect us with ourselves, each other, and our shared divine consciousness. All are welcome, and we encourage you to tell your friends and share in this meaningful experience. Please register online to reserve your spot, and arrive 15 minutes early to check in. Unclaimed spots may be forfeited. We look forward to practicing together in gratitude and community.

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SOMATIC BREATHWORK WITH JASON BECK
Nov
17
7:00 PM19:00

SOMATIC BREATHWORK WITH JASON BECK

Join Jason Beck to release stressful tension that has been stuck in the body to receive insights and clarity.

In this workshop, you will refresh the relationship between the mind and body through connecting with your breath. The workshop will include a short intro to the practice, a lying down eyes-closed journey, and a group debrief.

This practice may inspire:

• Insights to resolve obstacles

• Appreciation for those around us

• Alignment between your values, thoughts, and actions

Please arrive in comfortable clothes. Bring a yoga mat and a journal.

The Facilitator Jason Beck, PhD is a certified somatic breathwork trainer and psychologist. He has spent nearly a decade researching and teaching mindfulness.

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FULL BEAVER MOON IN NOVEMBER
Nov
16
7:30 PM19:30

FULL BEAVER MOON IN NOVEMBER

This special class celebrates the FULL FROST MOON in November with restoration, meditation and sound healing. While the energy of the full moon shines, Angel, Andrea & Roxy will guide you through an unheated restorative 20 minute vinyasa warmup to prepare your body for mediation followed by approachable breathing exercises and affirmations. You will also hone your meditation skills in various restorative postures as your instructors provide comforting adjustments and sound healing through crystal sound bowls, a Grotta Sonora gong forged in the Etruscan cave in the ancient town of Calcata in Italy and Koshi chimes crafted at the foot of the Pyrenean mountains. The class will relax, rejuvenate and inspire you!

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KEFI NEW MOON BATH NOVEMBER 2ND
Nov
2
7:30 PM19:30

KEFI NEW MOON BATH NOVEMBER 2ND

We will guide a candlelit yoga session, cleansing and opening your body and mind for fresh possibilities. Through yin poses and restorative postures, you'll make room for rejuvenation and set intentions for the new lunation. The class concludes with third eye meditation and sound healing using crystal bowls to open, ground and align.

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HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST OCTOBER 31ST
Oct
31
8:00 AM08:00

HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST OCTOBER 31ST

Make the Best of Your Halloween Costumes
& Attend Designated Classes on Thurs Oct 31st
8AM, 9:30AM, 12:30PM, 6:15PM
MUST GET PHOTOGRAPHED PRIOR TO CLASS
& WEAR YOUR COSTUME THROUGHOUT YOUR DESIGNATED CLASS TO ENTER TO WIN A FREE MONTH OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP
2ND PLACE WINS A 5 PACK OF CLASSES FOR YOU OR A FRIEND
*MAJORITY VOTE OF INSTRUCTORS WILL DESIGNATE THE WINNER

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THE FULL HUNTER'S BLOOD SUPERMOON IN OCTOBER WITH ANGEL, ANDREA & MAYU
Oct
19
6:30 PM18:30

THE FULL HUNTER'S BLOOD SUPERMOON IN OCTOBER WITH ANGEL, ANDREA & MAYU

This special class celebrates the FULL HUNTER'S BLOOD MOON in October with restoration, meditation and sound healing. While the energy of the full moon shines, Angel, Andrea & Mayu will guide you through an unheated restorative 20 minute vinyasa warmup t to prepare your body for mediation followed by approachable breathing exercises and affirmations. You will also hone your meditation skills in various restorative postures as your instructors provide comforting adjustments and sound healing through crystal sound bowls, a Grotta Sonora gong forged in the Etruscan cave in the ancient town of Calcata in Italy and Koshi chimes crafted at the foot of the Pyrenean mountains. The class will relax, rejuvenate and inspire you!

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GLOW FUSION!  HOT FUSION UNDER THE BLACK LIGHTS!
Oct
16
7:45 PM19:45

GLOW FUSION! HOT FUSION UNDER THE BLACK LIGHTS!

Join us under the Black Lights for a Hot Fusion practice with Imari! Hot fusion combines the therapeutic and heightened focus of traditional hot yoga with power vinyasa flow. Combining standard hot yoga with vinyasa, assists students in performing more strenuous maneuvers, thereby building more durability and strength. Glow

fusion calms the mind as you practice in the beautiful otherworldly light of the black lights at Kefi Yoga.

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BULLETPROOF KNEES WORKSHOP
Oct
12
4:30 PM16:30

BULLETPROOF KNEES WORKSHOP

Join us for the transformative workshop, "Bulletproof Knees," at Kefi Yoga, where students will embark on a journey to enhance the stability and strength of their knee joints. Guided by experienced RYT 500 Imari Meyer, participants will engage in targeted exercises designed to fortify the intricate structures surrounding the knee, helping to prevent injuries and facilitate recovery from past ones. Imari has rebuilt her own knees not once but twice after injury. Through a series of muscle action drills, attendees will learn how to strengthen not only the knee itself but also the interconnected muscles and ligaments that support its function. Additionally, the workshop will delve into the complex mechanics of the knee joint, offering insights into how it operates and thrives under optimal conditions. By the end of the session, students will leave with a newfound appreciation for their remarkable knees, equipped with the knowledge to listen to their bodies and the tools necessary to proactively protect and reactively repair these vital joints.

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FALL EQUINOX: 108 SUN SALUTATIONS - MOVING MEDITATION
Sep
21
2:30 PM14:30

FALL EQUINOX: 108 SUN SALUTATIONS - MOVING MEDITATION

Join Imari for 108 Sun Salutations in celebration of the Fall Equinox, a time that embodies the perfect harmony of light and dark. Through this moving meditation, you will explore and reconcile the light and shadows within, finding balance as you transition into the new season. This 90-minute, unheated session promises to be a transformative experience.

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THE FULL HARVEST SUPERMOON IN SEPTEMBER WITH ANGEL, ANDREA & ROXY
Sep
15
7:30 PM19:30

THE FULL HARVEST SUPERMOON IN SEPTEMBER WITH ANGEL, ANDREA & ROXY

This special class celebrates the FULL HARVEST MOON in September with restoration, meditation and sound healing. While the energy of the full moon builds, Angel, Andrea & Roxy will guide you through an unheated restorative 20 minute vinyasa warmup to prepare your body for mediation followed by approachable breathing exercises and affirmations. You will also hone your meditation skills in various restorative postures as your instructors provide comforting adjustments and sound healing through crystal sound bowls, a Grotta Sonora gong forged in the Etruscan cave in the ancient town of Calcata in Italy and Koshi chimes crafted at the foot of the Pyrenean mountains. The class will relax, rejuvenate and inspire you!

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FOREARM STAND WORKSHOP
Sep
14
4:00 PM16:00

FOREARM STAND WORKSHOP

Join us for a comprehensive 1.5-hour workshop on the fundamentals of the forearm stand/pincha mayurasana. Whether you're a beginner or seeking to enhance your technique, this session will provide a solid foundation for your practice. You'll learn about forearm, shoulder, and hand positioning, engage in key shoulder mobility and strengthening exercises, and practice drills to elevate your yoga inversions. Don’t miss this empowering experience designed to advance your forearm stand skills.

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SUNDAY NEW MOON YIN & SOUNDHEALING WITH ROXY AND IMARI
Sep
1
7:30 PM19:30

SUNDAY NEW MOON YIN & SOUNDHEALING WITH ROXY AND IMARI

Roxy will guide a candlelit yoga session, cleansing and opening your body and mind for fresh possibilities. Through yin poses and restorative postures, you'll make room for rejuvenation and set intentions for the new lunation. The class will be accompanied by Imari's sound healing using crystal bowls to open, ground and align the Sacral Chakra.

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SPECIAL CANDLELIGHT BLINDFOLDED 75 MIN HOT FUSION!
Aug
28
7:45 PM19:45

SPECIAL CANDLELIGHT BLINDFOLDED 75 MIN HOT FUSION!

Hot Fusion combines the therapeutic and heightened focus of traditional hot yoga with power vinyasa flow. Combining standard hot yoga with vinyasa, assists students in performing more strenuous maneuvers, thereby building more durability and strength. Candlelight fusion calms the mind as you practice in the beautiful ambient light of the late evening at Kefi Yoga. Imari will provide blindfolds for this extended practice, heightening your withdrawal internally, improving your balance, proprioception and intuition.

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SPECIAL 75 MIN UNHEATED VINYASA: HANDSTAND EXTRAVAGANZA
Aug
26
4:45 PM16:45

SPECIAL 75 MIN UNHEATED VINYASA: HANDSTAND EXTRAVAGANZA

This Special 75 minute Vinyasa is an energetic yoga style fluidly moving you from one pose to the next with a focus on connecting breath to movement. In this class, you will further your handstand practice, learn different handstand shapes, build confidence and incorporate handstand into your vinyasa. The kiddos returning to school makes us want to kick our heels up to celebrate our new found freedom! Join us! This class is unheated and is included in all Kefi Yoga Memberships, class-packs or drop-ins.

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FULL STURGEON SUPERMOON SOUNDBATH & MEDITATION
Aug
17
7:45 PM19:45

FULL STURGEON SUPERMOON SOUNDBATH & MEDITATION

This special class celebrates the FULL STURGEON MOON in August with restoration, meditation and sound healing. While the energy of the full moon shines, Angel and Andrea will guide you through an unheated restorative 20 minute vinyasa warmup to prepare your body for mediation followed by approachable breathing exercises and affirmations. You will also hone your meditation skills in various restorative postures as your instructors provide comforting adjustments and sound healing through crystal sound bowls, a Grotta Sonora gong forged in the Etruscan cave in the ancient town of Calcata in Italy and Koshi chimes crafted at the foot of the Pyrenean mountains. The class will relax, rejuvenate and inspire you!

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GLOW FLOW: HEATED VINYASA UNDER THE BLACK LIGHTS!
Aug
6
6:15 PM18:15

GLOW FLOW: HEATED VINYASA UNDER THE BLACK LIGHTS!

Vinyasa is an energetic yoga style fluidly moving you from one pose to the next with a focus on connecting breath to movement. This type of yoga makes for a vigorous and revitalizing form of physical asana practice. Add the Blacklights and you have a new experience challenging your focus and proprioception. You will love it! This is a heated class.

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SPECIAL 75 MIN HEATED, HEALTHY, HEARTY HAMSTRING CLASS
Jul
31
12:30 PM12:30

SPECIAL 75 MIN HEATED, HEALTHY, HEARTY HAMSTRING CLASS

This week Jill is going to focus on the Hamstrings. You will dial in on the connection between the sit bone and the heel and lengthening and engaging the muscles that run all the way down the back of the leg. THIS time around, we will add a focus on straightening the knee. There are lots of reasons that people don't straighten the knee all the way in this pose - hamstring flexibility being one main reason. But for some, that isn't the reason - it's just a shadowy spot of unawareness. Maybe you don't regularly do things that require you to straighten the knee ALL THE WAY. Maybe you've been told to "microbend" the knee to "keep it safe." As with all things movement-related, it's a good idea to explore all the options you have, because the more skilled you are in more options, the less likely you are to have aches, pains, or injury. So let's get after those creaky knees!

We will also revisit Hanumanasana, which has some cool mythology:

Hanumanasana is named after the Monkey demi-god Hanuman. Hanuman was born Anjaneya, the son of the wind god Vayu and a mortal woman named Anjana. He was quite a precocious child, and one day he saw what he thought was a giant mango floating in the sky. Using his powers, he leaped into the sky to try claim the largest and juiciest of his favorite fruit he had ever seen. Unbeknownst to him, that "mango" was actually the sun, and as he flew towards the sun god Surya knocked him from the sky with a giant lightning bolt, breaking Anjaneya's jaw and killing him instantly. The wind god (the boy's father) was furious, so he took in a breath so deep he sucked all the air out of the world and people began to suffocate. Surya agreed to bring the boy back to life, but he would be taken from his mother and given to the monkey king to be raised. His name was changed to Hanuman after his broken jaw, and he was cursed with very short-term memory so that he could never remember his power long enough to be of any more trouble. Hanuman took the shape of a monkey to better fit in with his new family.

Hanuman became a great warrior in the monkey clan, and eventually he met King Ram. They became fast friends, and Hanuman swore to never leave Ram's side he loved his friend so. One day Ram's wife Sita was kidnapped by an evil king and Ram sent Hanuman to cross the sea to the evil king's empire to bring her home safely. Although Hanuman was a great and powerful warrior, he was not sure how he could rescue the queen, becuase he was unable to remember his own power from battle to battle. His love for his friend moved him to try anyway, and when he got to the shore and knelt in prayer, praying to be filled with the grace and power to accomplish what he felt was impossible. When he had gathered his courage, he took a mighty leap across the sea, with one leg in front and one leg behind. He leapt with such force that it flattened trees and hills as he took off. Many obstacles tried to stop him on his leap across the sea - including a monster who rose from the sea to try to eat him as he flew over. But Hanuman prevailed, rescuing the queen and bringing her home to safety.

Things to keep in mind when practicing this pose: When Hanuman knelt down to pray for the strength to accomplish what appeared to be an impossible task, he ALREADY HAD THE POWER IN HIM. He had simply forgotten his own power. In addition, even though he was afraid, he had the faith and courage to TRY ANYWAY. His love for his friend the king overpowered any feelings of inadequacy and he knew he had to try. And when he did try, he leapt with such force that he flattened trees and hills. He put his ALL into it. How many times in your life have you shrunk from a task because you felt it was impossible? Or maybe just a little too hard? We forget that we have so much untapped power within us, if we will just set our heart to a space of love and compassion and then leap with all of our might, we can accomplish amazing things. Not just yoga poses, but in life.

So let's invoke a little of that in our practice this week and see if that might open up those stubborn hamstrings a little. Then we can step off of our mat reflecting on our own forgotten inner power to overcome enormous odds and rescue our beautiful gentle spirits from a harsh and sometimes terrifying world.

Vinyasa is an energetic yoga style fluidly moving you from one pose to the next with a focus on connecting breath to movement. This type of yoga makes for a vigorous and revitalizing form of physical asana practice. This is a heated class. Room temperature ranges between 92-100 degrees. Our experienced instructors have discretion to adjust the heat based on various factors including their sequence, the number of students, humidity levels, etc.

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SPECIAL YIN & YANG YOGA CLASS WITH MAYU HALGREN
Jul
27
4:00 PM16:00

SPECIAL YIN & YANG YOGA CLASS WITH MAYU HALGREN

Join us for a special class with Mayu Halgren finding deep balance between yin yoga and yang yoga. In other words, the balance between determination and surrender, action and release, movement and stillness, and other dichotomies through this practice. Mayu will guide you in a 45 minutes rigorous vinyasa flow and then follow that with 45 minutes of yin yoga, You will leave with a renewed sense of equilibrium in your body and mind!

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SPECIAL 75 MINUTE HEATED VINYASA: CROSSING THE LINE
Jul
24
12:30 PM12:30

SPECIAL 75 MINUTE HEATED VINYASA: CROSSING THE LINE

This week in Jill's class we will work on "crossing the line" - the midline of our body, that is.

Many people associate a yoga practice with "opening," most often associating this opening to the front of the body. But in order to open the back body, we have to be able to close the front body. We need to be able to both abduct (open the shoulders and legs away from the midline) AND adduct (pull them towards or even across the midline) in order for these joints to be well balanced and happy in movement. A great pose to work on drawing the arms and legs across the midline is Garudasana or Eagle Pose.

Garuda was the mount of the god Vishnu in yogic lore. He had the head, wings, talons and beak of an eagle and the body of a man. He was so powerful ("radiant as a thousand suns") when he was born that the gods begged him to reduce his size and energy so that they wouldn't feel threatened. When we enter eagle pose, we start by reaching outward and then pull ourselves inward, crossing the legs and arms and drawing inward as we stand on one foot. The symbology is meant to remind us that we are spiritual beings who are larger than life and we often diminish ourselves - cramming ourselves into identities and definitions that don't always serve us or burying parts of ourselves that we deem somehow out of bounds. Sometimes we even do this willingly - so that others will feel less threatened by our inner power - in an effort to blend in, belong, or be accepted. When we release the pose, opening back up, it serves as a reminder that we are more than that diminished, crammed-in experience. That we each have an inner light that deserves to shine brightly into the world.

In order to get into this tangled-up shape, we will approach it with some lovely somatics threaded throughout class in addition to some novel activations of the inner and outer hips and shoulders. I'm always seeking new ways for you to experience familiar poses so that your practice always feels fresh, interesting and new.

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