Mat Pilates w/ Alicia: a 6-week series rooted in classical mat Pilates principles
Wednesdays, April 29-May 20th | 6:15-7:15 pm | $125/member series, $150/series, of $30/drop-in
Gua Sha w/ Mary
Saturday, May 2nd | 3-4:30 pm | $40 or $75/two people
Have you heard about Gua Sha on Instagram or read an article about its benefits? Do you have a stone, hoping you’d naturally intuit how to use it, only to question “Am I doing this right?” Then this Intro to Gua Sha workshop is for you!
Join Mary of Bloom Holistic Skincare for this informative Gua Sha workshop; hosted at Yess Yoga. During this workshop we will
- cover the foundations of Gua Sha
- experience a thorough in-person tutorial
- engage in a hands-on-assistance as you learn how to navigate your own Gua Sha practice
The ancient practice of Gua Sha hails from Traditional Chinese Medicine, and is steeped in the wisdom of allowing the body to work with itself to heal from within. Learning how to work the Gua Sha stone about your face, neck, shoulders, and décolleté brings benefits such as: lymphatic drainage, facial sculpting, and renewed plumpness to the skin.
Often Gua Sha practice deepens as you learn to work with one stone at a time. Therefore, if you have a Gua Sha stone, please bring it along. You will want to learn with your stone. I will have all varieties of Gua Sha stones to use during this workshop.
Please bring the following (Mary can you fill this part in, I just added ideas)
- Gua Sha stone if you have your own
- a stand up or hand held mirror if you have your own
- wear comfortable clothes
- a water bottle
Songs for Tending Your Heart w/ Conie and Liz
Friday, May 8th | 7:30-9 pm | donation based
Our culture desperately needs spaces where it is safe to feel your sorrow and the weight of the weary world. Come sing through the small and large griefs in your life and give them space to breathe and heal.
Song leaders Conie Borchardt and Liz Digitale Anderson (aka GOOD TROUBLE) hold care-filled circles for you to find freedom in your voice, de-stress your nervous system, and move your body.
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Every voice is welcome! We teach all the songs call and response- just open your mouth and echo back. We’ll sing songs to ground you, heal you, and help you breathe in the days to come.
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Pre-register + pay what you can: $5-$20 sliding scale (No one turned away for lack of funds; we want you there!) You can also pay on the door.
**Notes: Because Covid is airborne and we’ll be singing indoors, we are asking folx to mask up for this workshop. Thank you!
Partner Yoga Therapy w/ Jen
Saturday, May 9th | 1:30-3:30 pm | $50/pair
Have you ever been curious about how to assist your partner in classic hatha yoga poses, or create shapes that invite them to their edge in a stretch? Join us for a 2 hour class that starts by focusing on your body and nervous system in the present moment. Then expand to subtly help your partner explore their body through yoga therapy poses and shapes using hands on assists, and cueing. Open yourself to breathing with your partner, listening to their words and body, and finding presence for both of your experiences. This class will give you a chance to giggle, show compassion and find relaxation together. Date night, deepening intimacy through conscious conversation, or just a different way to receive your yoga, come and join us!
Community Care w/ Paige and Friends
Monday, May 18th | 3-7 pm | 30 min sessions -sliding scale
Join us to receive care in community and support mutual aid.
Family Yoga w/ Halen
Sunday, May 24th | 2-3 pm | suggestion donation: $20-40
Join Halen for Fall Family Yoga. This hour long class is designed for children ages 4-8 and their caregivers. Halen will lead a yoga adventure where you and your little yogi practice yoga postures and breathing techniques together. Expect a fun and vibrant yoga class incorporating games, music, and creativity, along with a sweet time for calm, connection and rest.
Crystal Energy Healing + Voice Activation w/ Liz
Sunday, May 31st | 7-8 pm | $30 or $50 for two people
Join local music educator, singer, and energy healer Ruby Blu of Rock n’ Roll Priestess Healing Arts for a magical, beginner-friendly workshop blending crystal healing, guided meditation, and voice activation. Rooted in both music and energy work, this experience invites participants to explore the chakras through hands-on crystal practice and group vocal sound healing, using musical notes associated with each energy center to support balance, resonance, and release.
Each student will receive a crystal heart to work with during class and take home as part of the experience. No previous experience with crystals or singing is needed, just curiosity and a willingness to explore.
Sound Bath w/ Michele
Sunday, June 21st | 7-8 pm | $20
According to yogic philosophy, liberation comes when the mind can be directed and one’s inner light takes the lead. Paying attention to the activity of our senses is one way to direct the mind, and hearing is one of the 5 primary human senses. When we become fully aware of our hearing sense, with a heart of curiosity, we can decrease the tendency of the mind to act as master. Further, therapeutic sound has a unique ability to call forth the parasympathetic nervous response, as the ears are a seat for this part of our nervous system. The parasympathetic nervous response brings forth the feelings and sensations of relaxation, restoration and rejuvenation. In a world that largely activates only our sympathetic nervous responses, therapeutic sound is so incredibly needed right now. Therapeutic sound can entrain the mind’s vibration into one of steadiness and directability.
In these monthly workshops, we will start with restorative breathwork that fses on lengthening the exhale, which is another way that yogic philosophy says will mold the mind into a more redirectable form. Then we will move into relaxation within the vibrations of therapeutic sound. The instruments of gongs, crystal sound bowls, and drums will be used to create these therapeutic sounds.
No previous experience needed. Please wear comfortable clothing. If you are prone to headaches, please bring a head covering (beanie, hat, bandana, etc). Minimum age requirement is 11 years old.
We are so excited to welcome you to a Yess Yoga special offering or training. We have a 48 hr cancellation policy. Please email [email protected] if you no longer can make it to the workshop you signed up for. If you are unable to attend class or email after 48 hours to the start of the workshop, a credit(s) will be deducted from your account.
Thank you
Yess Yoga