Songs for Tending Your Heart w/ C and Liz
Friday, June 26th | 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!
Yoga and Acupuncture: Fire Element w/ Tatum
Sunday, June 28th | 2-4 pm | $40 or $75 for two people
Chinese Medicine follows a cycle that contains five phases. Similar to seasons in nature and life, each phase evolves into the next on a loop, forever. The Fire Phase (or element) is seen in a licking flame, bright flowers, buzzing bees, and joyful butterflies.
During this workshop, licensed acupuncturist and yoga teacher, Tatum Fjerstad, will share the various ways in which this element shows up in our lives and how to provide it with the care it deserves. After this discussion, she will lead you through a yin yoga practice and a long rest, during which you can choose to receive acupuncture in 5 points.
Pre-registration is required. Masks are optional for the discussion and for yoga, but required for acupuncture.
Sound Bath w/ Michele
Sunday, July 26th | 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.
Community Acupuncture w/ Ray and Nikki
Sunday, July 26th | 3-5 pm | Sliding scale
Information coming soon
Free Monthly Yin Classes for Summer w/ Byrd
Thursday, July 30th | 7:30-8:30 pm | Free
Summer moves fast. Come on in for an hour to slow down and connect with your breath and body. Notice where you’ve been. Notice where you are. Allow gravity. Allow release. Give time to the parts that want a bit of stillness and quiet so that you can continue to be present in this season of heat and movement.
This will be a series of four free Yin classes meeting once a month on the following Thursdays 7:30-8:30pm:
•June 25th
•July 30th
•August 27th
•September 24th
Feel free to come to any or all classes
Yin yoga draws from traditional Chinese medicine in its approach to movement and energy, and it involves longer holds of 1-10 minutes. We use props—blankets, bolsters, and blocks—so you can be supported as you release tension.
Bodywork for Collective Liberation w/ Paige and Friends
Monday, August 17th | 3-7 pm | 30 min sessions -sliding scale
Family Yoga w/ Halen
TBD | 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.
Midsummer Cello and Yin w/ Halen
TBD | 7-8 pm | $40 or $75 two people
Information coming soon
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