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Intentional Rest and Sound Meditation with Marlene Boyette
Apr
27

Intentional Rest and Sound Meditation with Marlene Boyette

The practice of rest is equally as valuable and important as a movement practice. Carving out time and space for both practices can introduce more balance into day-to-day life.

Join Marlene Boyette for an immersive and meditative experience of sound healing, intended to invoke ease and rest. Participants will be guided through a gentle grounding practice, before being lulled into the experience of sound meditation.

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Yoga for Us: BIPOC Only Space with Marlene Boyette
May
4

Yoga for Us: BIPOC Only Space with Marlene Boyette

Visioned by Marlene Boyette and led by Marlene Boyette, Kiera Penpeci, and Sacha Mendoza on a rotating schedule - this monthly $6 community yoga offering welcomes Black, Indigenous, and People of Color to explore a blend of postures intended to open and energize the body, as well as postures that sooth and calm. Aspects of meditation, sound healing, and pranayama will occasionally be infused into this offering.

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FREE Book Club - Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman
May
5

FREE Book Club - Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman

Join us for a monthly meeting to discuss books that can further our path of self-discovery.

Whether you’re an experienced yoga practitioner or have never stepped foot on a mat, these community gatherings provide opportunities to explore the teachings of yoga, Buddhism, modern day psychology and physiology, as well as books categorized as “self-help”. All in a relaxed and compassionate setting.

This event is free and open to the public.

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Yogic Studies Community Sadhana with Daniel Max
May
10

Yogic Studies Community Sadhana with Daniel Max

Join Brenna for a monthly yogic studies offering. Each meeting will begin by introducing a yogic concept, exploring its origins, principles, and significance in the yogic tradition. After an introduction and brief group discussion you will have the opportunity to embody and experience the theme through various yogic practices.

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Befriending Stillness: Radically Restorative Yoga with Alex Bauermeister
May
11

Befriending Stillness: Radically Restorative Yoga with Alex Bauermeister

Relieve deep-set tension with yoga therapist Alex Bauermeister and her team of magical assistants. Alex guides a meditative sequence of floor-based, gentle poses, while a team of assistants offer optional hands-on support and bodywork. This is a practice of self-care to bring forward our most grounded and wise selves, in service of our own wellbeing, and the wellbeing of our relationships and communities.

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Divine Mother Practice with Brenna Matthews
May
12

Divine Mother Practice with Brenna Matthews

This workshop will focus on fostering community support and connection, offering a yoga and meditation practice that honors and invokes the presence of the Divine Mother. In a world that often overlooks or diminishes qualities of tenderness, compassion, and love, it is imperative that we honor the sacred feminine within and around us — in ourselves, in our communities, and in the broader systems we engage with and support.

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Queer + Trans Community Yoga with Harley Takagi Kaner
May
18

Queer + Trans Community Yoga with Harley Takagi Kaner

This class is intended as a welcoming yoga environment for anyone who considers themselves a part of the LGBTQ+ community. Led by Harley Takagi Kaner (he/they) and Henri Garrison-Desany (all pronouns welcome) on alternating months. Class includes a blend of vinyasa flow and mindfulness practices. Direction and prop use will be inclusive of those who may have had surgeries or whose bodies are changing, and hands-on assists will be offered for those interested and comfortable with touch.

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Intentional Rest and Sound Meditation with Marlene Boyette
May
18

Intentional Rest and Sound Meditation with Marlene Boyette

The practice of rest is equally as valuable and important as a movement practice. Carving out time and space for both practices can introduce more balance into day-to-day life.

Join Marlene Boyette for an immersive and meditative experience of sound healing, intended to invoke ease and rest. Participants will be guided through a gentle grounding practice, before being lulled into the experience of sound meditation.

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Monthly Hands-On Assisting Lab with Einat Peled-Katz
May
19

Monthly Hands-On Assisting Lab with Einat Peled-Katz

Join Einat for a monthly lab exploring, refreshing, and refining the art of hands on assists. Receive step-by-step instructions and learn a variety of assists for each pose and the opportunity to practice assisting while receiving feedback in order to refine their perception and quality of their touch. Each month will have a specific focus, so regular attendance and drop ins are welcome!

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Yoga for Us: Specialty BIPOC Outdoor Celebration of  Intentional Rest and Sound Meditation with Marlene Boyette
May
26

Yoga for Us: Specialty BIPOC Outdoor Celebration of Intentional Rest and Sound Meditation with Marlene Boyette

Although it can often seem inaccessible, ease is an essential component for our own equanimity. The less we are able to access a felt sense of ease, the more tension we encounter; in our minds, in our bodies, in our hearts, and in our day-to-day lives. If you have been seeking an opportunity to experience calm, belonging, safety, and peace in the presence of community, Marlene will guide a gentle grounding practice followed by an immersive sound bath, catered specifically to the BIPOC community. 

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Yogic Studies Community Sadhana with Brenna Matthews
Jun
7

Yogic Studies Community Sadhana with Brenna Matthews

Join Daniel for a monthly yogic studies offering. Each meeting will begin by introducing a yogic concept, exploring its origins, principles, and significance in the yogic tradition. After an introduction and brief group discussion you will have the opportunity to embody and experience the theme through various yogic practices.

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Finding the Light: Gaining Power with Resistance Bands with Kiera Penpeci
Jun
15
to Jun 22

Finding the Light: Gaining Power with Resistance Bands with Kiera Penpeci

In this joyful and energetic workshop, Kiera will take you through a sequence designed to recruit more musculature and challenge your end-ranges when taking different shapes, all while leveraging resistance bands to “light up” muscle groups the brain may have forgotten to activate to find extra power in poses that sometimes feel numb or heavy.

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Master Class with Ame Wren
Jun
22

Master Class with Ame Wren

Join us for the special opportunity to practice in person with Ame Wren. Intended for the curious and dedicated student, this class will approach more complex postures & themes. Experience with backbends, inversions at the wall and simple pranayama is encouraged. Expect a blend of vinyasa yoga and structural work aimed at creating clarity in asana and body mechanics.

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Reverse the Curse: Thoracic Mobility and Neck Stability with Ame Wren
Jun
22

Reverse the Curse: Thoracic Mobility and Neck Stability with Ame Wren

Join us for the special opportunity to practice in-person with Ame Wren, to focus on the spinal alignment of the upper back and neck. Get familiar with the anatomy of misalignment in the upper carriage, its unfortunate effects, and harness asana and movement tools to "reverse the curse" and put your head back on top of your rib cage where it longs to be.

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Queer + Trans Community Yoga with Henri Garrison-Desany
Jun
22

Queer + Trans Community Yoga with Henri Garrison-Desany

This class is intended as a welcoming yoga environment for anyone who considers themselves a part of the LGBTQ+ community. Led by Harley Takagi Kaner (he/they) and Henri Garrison-Desany (all pronouns welcome) on alternating months. Class includes a blend of vinyasa flow and mindfulness practices. Direction and prop use will be inclusive of those who may have had surgeries or whose bodies are changing, and hands-on assists will be offered for those interested and comfortable with touch.

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Yogic Studies Community Sadhana with Brenna Matthews
Jul
12

Yogic Studies Community Sadhana with Brenna Matthews

Join Brenna for a monthly yogic studies offering. Each meeting will begin by introducing a yogic concept, exploring its origins, principles, and significance in the yogic tradition. After an introduction and brief group discussion you will have the opportunity to embody and experience the theme through various yogic practices.

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Monthly Hands-On Assisting Lab with Einat Peled-Katz
Apr
21

Monthly Hands-On Assisting Lab with Einat Peled-Katz

Join Einat for a monthly lab exploring, refreshing, and refining the art of hands on assists. Receive step-by-step instructions and learn a variety of assists for each pose and the opportunity to practice assisting while receiving feedback in order to refine their perception and quality of their touch. Each month will have a specific focus, so regular attendance and drop ins are welcome!

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Queer + Trans Community Yoga with Henri Garrison-Desany
Apr
20

Queer + Trans Community Yoga with Henri Garrison-Desany

This class is intended as a welcoming yoga environment for anyone who considers themselves a part of the LGBTQ+ community. Led by Harley Takagi Kaner (he/they) and Henri Garrison-Desany (all pronouns welcome) on alternating months. Class includes a blend of vinyasa flow and mindfulness practices. Direction and prop use will be inclusive of those who may have had surgeries or whose bodies are changing, and hands-on assists will be offered for those interested and comfortable with touch.

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Yoga for Us: BIPOC Only Space with Marlene Boyette
Apr
20

Yoga for Us: BIPOC Only Space with Marlene Boyette

Visioned by Marlene Boyette, this monthly $6 community yoga offering welcomes Black, Indigenous, and People of Color to explore a blend of postures intended to open and energize the body, as well as postures that sooth and calm. Aspects of meditation, sound healing, and pranayama will occasionally be infused into this offering.

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Befriending Stillness: Radically Restorative Yoga with Alex Bauermeister
Apr
13

Befriending Stillness: Radically Restorative Yoga with Alex Bauermeister

Relieve deep-set tension with yoga therapist Alex Bauermeister and her team of magical assistants. Alex guides a meditative sequence of floor-based, gentle poses, while a team of assistants offer optional hands-on support and bodywork. This is a practice of self-care to bring forward our most grounded and wise selves, in service of our own wellbeing, and the wellbeing of our relationships and communities.

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The Art of Restorative Assists: Skills Training with Alex Bauermeister and Brenna Matthews
Apr
13

The Art of Restorative Assists: Skills Training with Alex Bauermeister and Brenna Matthews

Join Alex Bauermeister and Brenna Matthews for a day of hands-on assisting training with a focus on restorative yoga poses. Through partner practice, giving and receiving feedback, presentation and discussion, you'll deepen your skills in offering trauma-informed yoga assists that focus on nervous system regulation, grounding, and relaxation.

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Meet Your Feet with Kiera Penpeci
Apr
13

Meet Your Feet with Kiera Penpeci

Join Kiera Penpeci (she/they) for a functional movement practice for strong and responsive feet that stabilize the body from the ground up. Made up of many small, seemingly insignificant joints and muscles, the feet create a complex system that builds a strong foundation for our posture and gait. In this practice, you will use myofascial release balls, resistance bands, and familiar studio props to “meet your feet”.

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Yogic Studies Community Sadhana with Daniel Max
Apr
12

Yogic Studies Community Sadhana with Daniel Max

Join Daniel for a monthly yogic studies offering. Each meeting will begin by introducing a yogic concept, exploring its origins, principles, and significance in the yogic tradition. After an introduction and brief group discussion you will have the opportunity to embody and experience the theme through various yogic practices.

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FREE Book Club - Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach
Apr
7

FREE Book Club - Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach

Join us for a monthly meeting to discuss books that can further our path of self-discovery.

Whether you’re an experienced yoga practitioner or have never stepped foot on a mat, these community gatherings provide opportunities to explore the teachings of yoga, Buddhism, modern day psychology and physiology, as well as books categorized as “self-help”. All in a relaxed and compassionate setting.

This event is free and open to the public.

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Basket Weaving: Bringing Awareness and Release to the Rib Basket with Magi Pierce
Apr
6

Basket Weaving: Bringing Awareness and Release to the Rib Basket with Magi Pierce

Join Magi for this workshop about all things ribs, breath, and heart. The simple yet profound semantic shift from a cage to a basket allows for the possibility of freeing what’s captive and finding trust and connection. Physically we’ll focus on side bends and twists, exploring both familiar and novel locomotion patterns for understanding and release. There will be time for movement, anatomy, contemplation, and deep rest. Come exactly as you are, all are welcome.

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Befriending Stillness: Radically Restorative Yoga with Alex Bauermeister
Mar
23

Befriending Stillness: Radically Restorative Yoga with Alex Bauermeister

Relieve deep-set tension with yoga therapist Alex Bauermeister and her team of magical assistants. Alex guides a meditative sequence of floor-based, gentle poses, while a team of assistants offer optional hands-on support and bodywork. This is a practice of self-care to bring forward our most grounded and wise selves, in service of our own wellbeing, and the wellbeing of our relationships and communities.

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Deconstruct and Rebuild Your Chaturanga Dandasana with Kiera Penpeci and Jill Rodgers
Mar
23

Deconstruct and Rebuild Your Chaturanga Dandasana with Kiera Penpeci and Jill Rodgers

Join two of your JPCY faves, Kiera Penpeci and Jill Rodgers, as they join forces to offer you dedicated time to identify areas of opportunity in your Chaturanga Dandasana! In this session, Kiera and Jill will normalize inefficiencies seen thematically in group classes, and break down the structure of this full-body integrated pose so that you know what muscle groups to light up and engage.

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Monthly Hands-On Assisting Lab with Einat Peled-Katz
Mar
17

Monthly Hands-On Assisting Lab with Einat Peled-Katz

Join Einat for a monthly lab exploring, refreshing, and refining the art of hands on assists. Receive step-by-step instructions and learn a variety of assists for each pose and the opportunity to practice assisting while receiving feedback in order to refine their perception and quality of their touch. Each month will have a specific focus, so regular attendance and drop ins are welcome!

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Queer + Trans Community Yoga with Harley Takagi Kaner
Mar
16

Queer + Trans Community Yoga with Harley Takagi Kaner

This class is intended as a welcoming yoga environment for anyone who considers themselves a part of the LGBTQ+ community. Led by Harley Takagi Kaner (he/they) and Henri Garrison-Desany (all pronouns welcome) on alternating months. Class includes a blend of vinyasa flow and mindfulness practices. Direction and prop use will be inclusive of those who may have had surgeries or whose bodies are changing, and hands-on assists will be offered for those interested and comfortable with touch.

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FREE Book Club - Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl
Mar
3

FREE Book Club - Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl

Join us for a monthly meeting to discuss books that can further our path of self-discovery.

Whether you’re an experienced yoga practitioner or have never stepped foot on a mat, these community gatherings provide opportunities to explore the teachings of yoga, Buddhism, modern day psychology and physiology, as well as books categorized as “self-help”. All in a relaxed and compassionate setting.

This event is free and open to the public.

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Yoga for Us: BIPOC Only Space with Kiera Penpeci
Mar
2

Yoga for Us: BIPOC Only Space with Kiera Penpeci

Visioned by Marlene Boyette and led by Marlene Boyette, Kiera Penpeci, and Sacha Mendoza on a rotating schedule - this monthly $6 community yoga offering welcomes Black, Indigenous, and People of Color to explore a blend of postures intended to open and energize the body, as well as postures that sooth and calm. Aspects of meditation, sound healing, and pranayama will occasionally be infused into this offering.

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Yogic Studies Community Sadhana with Brenna Matthews
Mar
1

Yogic Studies Community Sadhana with Brenna Matthews

Join Brenna for a monthly yogic studies offering. Each meeting will begin by introducing a yogic concept, exploring its origins, principles, and significance in the yogic tradition. After an introduction and brief group discussion you will have the opportunity to embody and experience the theme through various yogic practices.

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Monthly Hands-On Assisting Lab with Einat Peled-Katz
Feb
18

Monthly Hands-On Assisting Lab with Einat Peled-Katz

Join Einat for a monthly lab exploring, refreshing, and refining the art of hands on assists. Receive step-by-step instructions and learn a variety of assists for each pose and the opportunity to practice assisting while receiving feedback in order to refine their perception and quality of their touch. Each month will have a specific focus, so regular attendance and drop ins are welcome!

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Befriending Stillness: Radically Restorative Yoga with Alex Bauermeister
Feb
17

Befriending Stillness: Radically Restorative Yoga with Alex Bauermeister

Relieve deep-set tension with yoga therapist Alex Bauermeister and her team of magical assistants. Alex guides a meditative sequence of floor-based, gentle poses, while a team of assistants offer optional hands-on support and bodywork. This is a practice of self-care to bring forward our most grounded and wise selves, in service of our own wellbeing, and the wellbeing of our relationships and communities.

View Event →
Queer + Trans Community Yoga with Henri Garrison-Desany
Feb
17

Queer + Trans Community Yoga with Henri Garrison-Desany

This class is intended as a welcoming yoga environment for anyone who considers themselves a part of the LGBTQ+ community. Led by Harley Takagi Kaner (he/they) and Henri Garrison-Desany (all pronouns welcome) on alternating months. Class includes a blend of vinyasa flow and mindfulness practices. Direction and prop use will be inclusive of those who may have had surgeries or whose bodies are changing, and hands-on assists will be offered for those interested and comfortable with touch.

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The Four Gates of the Body: Shoulder and Hip Mobility Reimagined with Andrea Fotopoulos
Feb
17

The Four Gates of the Body: Shoulder and Hip Mobility Reimagined with Andrea Fotopoulos

In this 3-hour workshop Andrea aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to mobility training, guiding participants in exercises that enhance their understanding of how strengthening and supporting the shoulder and hip joints can benefit various movement practices such as yoga, running, walking, and weight training. By utilizing props and isolating specific muscles, we can gain insight into our body's natural abilities and identify any habitual movement patterns that may impact joint health.

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Vermont Winter Retreat with Daniel Max
Feb
16
to Feb 19

Vermont Winter Retreat with Daniel Max

Enjoy a long weekend in Southern Vermont at Sētu, an Indian and Ayurvedic inspired yoga retreat center. Nestled away in the foothills of Southern Vermont, we will spend a long weekend, Friday through Monday, cultivating yoga practices that calm and regulate the nervous system. On site, we will practice yoga twice a day while enjoying the tranquility of forested land and dormant energy of winter. Between classes and meals you’ll have time to enjoy time by the fireplace, soak in the hot tub, sweat in the sauna or explore offsite activities.

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Loving Kindness Gathering with Noel Coakley
Feb
10

Loving Kindness Gathering with Noel Coakley

Join Noel Coakley (he/him) for an afternoon of meditation focused on practices that familiarize ourselves with cultivating and sharing love and compassion for ourselves and others. You will gain further understanding and experiential knowledge of bodhicitta (love & compassion as natural qualities of the heart/mind). This session is ideal for beginners and experienced practitioners alike.

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FREE Book Club - Breath by James Nestor
Feb
4

FREE Book Club - Breath by James Nestor

Join us for a monthly meeting to discuss books that can further our path of self-discovery.

Whether you’re an experienced yoga practitioner or have never stepped foot on a mat, these community gatherings provide opportunities to explore the teachings of yoga, Buddhism, modern day psychology and physiology, as well as books categorized as “self-help”. All in a relaxed and compassionate setting.

This event is free and open to the public.

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Yoga for Us: BIPOC Only Space One Year Anniversary!
Feb
3

Yoga for Us: BIPOC Only Space One Year Anniversary!

Visioned by Marlene Boyette and led by Marlene Boyette, Kiera Penpeci, and Sacha Mendoza on a rotating schedule - this monthly $6 community yoga offering welcomes Black, Indigenous, and People of Color to explore a blend of postures intended to open and energize the body, as well as postures that sooth and calm. Aspects of meditation, sound healing, and pranayama will occasionally be infused into this offering.

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Wintering: Honoring Nature’s Rhythms with Brenna Matthews
Feb
3

Wintering: Honoring Nature’s Rhythms with Brenna Matthews

Winter tells us it is time to go inside, to find greater quiet and stillness and honor the vital 'space between'. Creation is not just an outward spiral, it must turn inward and return to its center for replenishment, nourishment and clarity.  In this workshop Brenna will introduce Samkhya Philosophy (yogic philosophy for how we take form), Ayurvedic techniques for winter self care, pranayama (breath work), yoga asana (deeply warming intentional movement, yin and restorative), and meditation. 

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Anatomy of Freedom: An Iyengar Yoga Immersion with Mychal A. Bryan
Feb
3
to Mar 26

Anatomy of Freedom: An Iyengar Yoga Immersion with Mychal A. Bryan

Join Mychal, a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher (CIYT Level 2), for a deep dive into the foundational principles of the Iyengar method. Gain greater overall flexibility and freedom by learning how to unblock chronic areas of physical tightness. Explore the relationship of Asana and Pranayama and learn when we do and don’t rely on props in service of a sustainable practice.

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Yogic Studies Community Sadhana with Daniel Max
Feb
2

Yogic Studies Community Sadhana with Daniel Max

Join Daniel for a monthly yogic studies offering. Each meeting will begin by introducing a yogic concept, exploring its origins, principles, and significance in the yogic tradition. After an introduction and brief group discussion you will have the opportunity to embody and experience the theme through various yogic practices.

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