Benefits of Yoga Inversion
Jan
18
9:30 AM09:30

Benefits of Yoga Inversion

Saturday, January 18
9:30am - 11:30am (In-Person)

Yoga inversion releases tension, increases circulation and energy levels, and strengthens muscles. Any pose in which your heart is higher from the ground than your head is considered an inversion asana: Downward-Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana), Legs up the Wall (Viparita Karani), and Headstand (Salamba Sirsasana). Instructor Anne Barkley.

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Exploring the Kosas through Asana
Nov
2
8:00 AM08:00

Exploring the Kosas through Asana

Saturday, November 2
8:00am - 10:30am (In-Person)

An all-levels workshop with guest CIYT Level 3 senior teacher Mary Reilly. One of the healing aspects of yoga is harmonizing and balancing the kosas. This workshop will focus us on stability and vitality and aim for the experience of the third kosa, clarity. The last thirty-minutes of our time together will be dedicated to Pranayama. Treat yourself to a special Saturday gift of yoga.

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Intro to Iyengar Yoga
Jul
2
to Jul 17

Intro to Iyengar Yoga

5-Week Series on Saturdays
Beginning October 26
9am - 10am (In-Person)

New or returning to yoga? Get an introduction to Iyengar yoga in a small group setting! We’ll use various props to help the body better understand the actions of the asana. We’ll also emphasize alignment and demonstrate how yoga can be used to build strength and flexibility.

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Yoga in Wild, Wonderful Whitehall
Jun
1
10:00 AM10:00

Yoga in Wild, Wonderful Whitehall

Saturday, June 1

Join us for a community yoga event. The FULL workshop is two classes: outdoor asana and indoor restorative practices. Either a Morning+Lunch or an Afternoon option is also available. Ample parking, mountain views, and noontime refreshments. We’ll be on location at the Whitehall Community Center, located at the intersection of Garth Rd. and Browns Gap Turnpike in western Albemarle County, VA. Instructor Mary Bridle.

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Workshop on Pranayama:  Calm the Mind, Focus, and Meditate
Apr
20
10:15 AM10:15

Workshop on Pranayama: Calm the Mind, Focus, and Meditate

Saturday, April 20
10:15am - 12:15pm (In-Person)

According to Iyengar, "the practice of Pranayama develops a steady mind, strong willpower, and sound judgment."  And who doesn't want that…? Join Mary Bridle for this workshop to learn, deepen, and enhance various Pranayama techniques.  Suitable for students with a minimum of 1 year of a yoga practice.

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Rope Wall Yoga 102
Feb
17
10:00 AM10:00

Rope Wall Yoga 102

Saturday, February 17
10am - 12pm (In-Person)

Class is FULL (current as of Feb 16)

Our next installment on a popular class! This fundamentals workshop will cover a variety of standing, sitting, and inverted yoga postures using the rope wall. Learn the principles and expand your knowledge of this very special prop with expert instruction by Anne Barkley.

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Sutras, Meditation, & Restorative
Dec
1
to Dec 22

Sutras, Meditation, & Restorative

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Free Class Select Fridays in December
11:00 am - 12:15 pm (Zoom)

The word sutra, which translates to “strand or thread,” refers to a series of teachings that are threaded together like pearls on a necklace. This class offers the time to focus on what it means to practice yoga. Free class for all yogis. Click to join Zoom Meeting on December 8, 15, and 22.

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Yoga and More for Running & Walking
Oct
14
10:00 AM10:00

Yoga and More for Running & Walking

Saturday, Oct 14
10am - 11:30am (Zoom & In-Person)

Explore balance, flexibility, mobility, and strength using multiple modalities—yoga, kinetic stretching, self-massage, and strength building to improve movement performance and minimize the possibility of injury. Workshop is open to anyone who would like to improve their ability to move with grace and ease.

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Self-Myofascial Release
Jun
24
10:00 AM10:00

Self-Myofascial Release

Saturday, June 24
10am - 11:15am (Zoom & In-Person)

Muscle knots be gone! Increase the flexibility of soft tissue while improving your range of joint motion using tools to relieve certain areas of pain. Self-myofascial release is a great complement to yoga allowing students to move or exercise more freely.

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How Our Practice Changes as We Grow Older
Jun
17
10:00 AM10:00

How Our Practice Changes as We Grow Older

Saturday, June 17
10am - 11:15am (Zoom & In-Person)

No matter your age, we are all getting older, and our yoga practice will need to change over the years. Discuss how yoga can support and even counteract some of the normal changes that come with aging. Class includes asana, basic pranayama, and discussion for all levels of experience.

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Yoga Cville Retreat
Mar
19
10:00 AM10:00

Yoga Cville Retreat

Sunday, March 19
10am - 3pm (In-Person)

Treat yourself to a special getaway. Spend the day and make time for yoga and community with Mary, Alex, Anne, Ronda, and Chris for a day dedicated to asana, community, and practices to nourish and restore. Catered vegetarian lunch included.

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 Strength Training with Resistance Bands
Mar
11
10:00 AM10:00

Strength Training with Resistance Bands

Saturday, March 11
10am - 11:15am (Zoom & In-Person)

Sarcopenia is the age-related progressive loss of muscle mass and strength. The main symptom of the condition is muscle weakness. Certain lifestyle behaviors can treat and help reverse sarcopenia. In this class, we will demo the use of resistance bands for a full-body workout, and examine how added resistance can often make many yoga poses feel more accessible.

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Yoga to Open the Heart
Feb
11
10:00 AM10:00

Yoga to Open the Heart

Saturday, February 11
10am - 11:30am (Zoom & In-Person)

Join a Heart Opening Yoga Workshop. Learn new poses to lift and open the chest, decrease shoulder tension, improve “Tech Neck,” and increase energy.  This workshop is ideal for anyone returning to yoga, or continuing a yoga practice, and the poses can be modified for your level of practice. 

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Fine Tune Intention & Attention
Jan
7
11:30 AM11:30

Fine Tune Intention & Attention

Saturday, Jan 7
11:30 am - 12:45 pm (Zoom & In-Person)

A wonderful special guest! CIYT Level 3 teacher Siegfried Bleher returns for a multi-level class entitled Fine Tune Intention & Attention to Touch the Heart of Yoga suitable for students with a minimum of 3 months of Iyengar yoga experience. Siegfried will teach via Zoom and we will open the studio to practice together too!

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Community Event for Mary's 80th Birthday
May
14
2:00 PM14:00

Community Event for Mary's 80th Birthday

Community Event at Crozet Park
2:00pm - 4:00pm

New location due to possible weather. Move, mindfully stretch, and enjoy a sun-drenched yoga class to help you bee calm, and then treat yourself to a browsing spree of hand-crafted skincare products using beeswax from the apiary, flowers from the garden, and CBD flowers from Petite Buzz. 60-minute yoga class and a 60-minute mixer to help Mary Bridle celebrate her 80th birthday. Fun for all!

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