In-Person Workshops and Classes

Who is the warrior of Warrior I, II, and III? Eagle pose doesn't look much like an eagle. Why is it called that? And why are the splits named after the monkey god Hanuman?

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In this workshop Tara will teach you the Sanskrit names for several yoga postures that will help deepen your understanding of the poses. You'll get some tips and tricks to pronounce Sanskrit words as you learn about the history and philosophy of yoga in a fun and dynamic way.

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Indologist Dr. Edwin Bryan always says, "Don't be afraid of Sanskrit." And he's right! Being open to learning even just a little bit of Sanskrit can take your yoga practice (and teaching!) to the next level. This workshop is mostly lecture with some opportunity for journaling and self-reflection, along with some optional practice storytelling. It is suitable for anyone who is curious about the Hindu and Buddhist roots of yoga.

 

CEU's are available for yoga teachers registered with Yoga Alliance.

Grumpy? Weary? Anxious?

 

Resist the capitalist, patriarchal systems designed to link your productivity to your worth by resting!

 

Join Tara to relax deeply and profoundly in this receptive practice of Restorative Yoga. Unlike more active styles of yoga, Restorative Yoga is not about stretching or building strength. Instead, this class focuses on creating the optimal conditions to soothe your nervous system, enhance your mental clarity, reduce stress, prevent burnout, and restore your sense of overall well being.

 

Tara will set up all the necessary blankets, blocks, and other props before you arrive. All you have to do is show up for this soothing, deeply restful practice and just BE.

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This practice is open to everyone, regardless of yoga experience. Yoga teachers can earn 2 CEUs with Yoga Alliance just for resting as resistance.

Pranayama - the breath practices of yoga - is one of the most deeply powerful but underused and misinterpreted set of yoga tools. 

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If you are seeking a deeper engagement with the subtle energy body, some experiential anatomy, and some inspiration to advance your yoga practice and/or teaching, this immersion is your opportunity to expand your yoga experience beyond the postures. 

 

This workshop includes:

• History and purpose of pranayama

• The framework for the movement of energy in Hatha Yoga

• Anatomy of the nervous system, respiratory system, and circulatory system

• Practice with the foundational pranayama techniques 

 

This workshop is best suited to practitioners with some yoga experience, and ideal for aspiring and current yoga teachers.

 

4 CEUs with Yoga Alliance are available for registered yoga teachers.

Starting on the banks of the Ganges all the way to your sticky mat today, yoga concepts and practice have evolved as a long and rich tradition. Part history lesson, part philosophical inquiry, this workshop begins with a bird's eye view of the yoga history timeline and an introduction to philosophies of India that have the most influence on yoga today. 

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You'll learn about the four main pillars of yoga (ethics and duty, action and consequence, cycles, and freedom), the nature of our soul, the goal of yoga practice and more. Tara's dynamic lecture style in this workshop makes complicated ideas and writings accessible and relevant to you and your yoga practice. The only prerequisite is curiosity. Come till the soil at the ground of yoga to grow the seeds of your own practice!

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The material in this workshop is suitable for curious yoga practitioners, aspiring and current yoga teachers. No previous study or familiarity with yoga texts is required.

Expect mostly lecture/presentation with time for reflection and discussion, along with a comprehensive handout and a recommended reading list for further study. We will not be practicing any asana.

4 CEUs with Yoga Alliance are available for registered yoga teachers.

In this 12-hour teacher training program, you will learn:
- History + philosophy of Restorative Yoga
- Anatomy of the nervous system and the physiological responses of relaxation
- Trauma-sensitive approaches to teaching Restorative Yoga
- Five posture families of Restorative Yoga
- How to address injuries, limitations, and other special conditions, as well as physical and energetic misalignment in Restorative Yoga poses
- Skills for physical adjustments and verbal cues to guide students into deep relaxation
- Class planning and sequencing theory

This training is ideal for:
- New yoga teachers who want to continue to learn
- Experienced yoga teachers who want to expand their yoga teaching skills and offerings (12 Yoga Alliance CEU's available for registered teachers)
- Anyone interested in deepening their understanding and experience of Restorative Yoga

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Learn more about this program here.

The transformative practice of mantra chanting is one of the original tools of yoga. Mantra chanting predates other techniques like pranayama and asana by thousands of years.

 

In this workshop you will discover how repetition of these powerful ancient words can help focus your mind while bringing you clarity and peace today.

We'll explore several traditional mantras and seed sounds from yoga’s tradition, learning their meanings, proper pronunciation, history, and the specific benefits associated with each mantra or sacred sound.

 

You'll experience both silent and voiced chanting, as well as call-and-response singing in order to experience the power of collective sound.

No previous yoga or singing experience is necessary. Curiosity is the only prerequisite. 2 CEUs with Yoga Alliance are available for registered yoga teachers.

It can be easy to dismiss shavasana as that easy pose at the end of class where you just lie down on the floor. You can even be tempted to skip it altogether. However, shavasana is the most essential pose for teaching you how to access the feelings of ease you find on the mat in your busy and often stressful life off the mat.

 

The fullest expression of shavasana requires relaxing your body and quieting your mind in a very complete and profound way. To do this effectively, you need preparation and practice.

 

Come learn a little bit of the theory of Restorative Yoga, a few stories from the tradition about shavasana, and some very practical ways to support your body to make every shavasana satisfyingly sweet.

 

If you love shavasana already, you'll love it even more after this. If you loathe shavasana, this class just might make you change your mind!

 

Open to everyone and no previous yoga experience is needed.

 

Yoga teachers can earn 2 CEUs with Yoga Alliance just by learning how to rest well!

Tara and Machelle will co-lead a full-body, gentle yoga practice to untangle tension in the body and the mind.  Machelle will then guide you through a nurturing Yin Yoga practice designed for the support of the joints, ligaments, and fascia of the shoulders, low back, sacrum and spine while reading mediative texts to soothe your soul.  

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After a break, Tara will guide you in winding down even more through a series of propped Restorative Yoga poses. With calming music and very little talking, Restorative Yoga consists of doing less in order to receive more. The practice soothes the nervous system, quiets the mind, and releases deeply held tension within the body in a completely passive way.

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The combination Gentle Yoga, Yin Yoga and Restorative Yoga will move progressively into a profoundly relaxing afternoon to remember the gift of who you are a little more clearly!  

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After our long afternoon practice, we will hold an optional POTLUCK at the studio from 5:30-8:00pm for some time to talk, laugh, and foster communication connection.

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