NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET
4 CLASS SERIES | WEDNESDAYS 5:00-7:00pm | NEXT ROUND January 8th - January 29th | COST $100
This series is designed to balance and restore the nervous system through nourishing practices and tools that combine modern research with ancient wisdom. We will move through yin and restorative yoga postures, an extended savasana, calming breath practices, meditation, journaling & tea. All of this will be closed with the exquisite sound of the harmonium for a deep reset. Aligned with the lunar new year, and the post-holiday hustle, we will take our time releasing, integrating, and sowing seeds of intention. Syncing with the seasonal, planetary & energetic rhythms of nature will facilitate a soft yet strong landing into 2025. Come support your nervous system with Head & Heart.
KEY TAKE AWAYS
Mindfulness & Breathwork | Mind-Body Balance | Dissolve Tension | Insight
ABOUT TEACHER
Sofia Christensen has completed her 200 hour yoga teacher training and is embarking on completion of her 300 hour certification. For Sofia, yoga has been the foundation of her well-being for as long as she can remember. This beautiful practice has been the vehicle through which she found clarity of mind, support of the body, and soothing of the spirit. Her passion for the practice led her to feel called to teach, and share the healing benefits it has to offer with others. With a heart-centered approach and an overall message of wholeness, Sofia sees the spiritual practice as an invitation to return to the heart – a path for coming home to our true nature.
Sofia is passionate about weaving restorative practices into our fast paced culture. Her energy is gentle, calming, and open hearted. You will leave feeling grounded and in touch with your heart.
AYURVEDIC WORKSHOPS
EMBRACE TRANSITION WITH WISDOM
Sharea Larae, YT-200 offers seasonal workshops to support community in walking into each new season with confidence and clarity by leaning into the wisdom of Ayurveda as a guide for transitioning.
NEXT WORKSHOP | TBD COST | Sliding Scale $15-$35 (payment collected at workshop)
What is Ayurveda? Ayurveda is the science of life. It is a sister science to yoga and is the most ancient medical system on earth. Ayurvedic medicine is based on the five elements of nature and the natural laws that govern the universe. It can help you maintain good health, soothe diseased health conditions, prevent new health conditions from forming, and provide a profound detoxification method for the body. Ayurveda is a holistic science that can help you balance and improve several aspects of your life.
Ayurveda helps promote healing and optimum health by achieving equilibrium and harmony between humans and the environment they thrive in.
MEET YOUR GUIDE
Sharea Larae is a 200-hour registered yoga teacher. She also has certifications as a 100-hour Ayurveda yoga therapist and 100-hour Sound Healing and Ceremony Facilitator. In November she will finish her 200-hour Historical Trauma and Somatic Archeology training. She weaves ceremony and ritual into the spaces she shares. A woman of North American Indigenous and European descent. She walks as a bridge connecting people back to themselves and the earth, through creating healing spaces, and inviting internal exploration and transformation.
INCLUDED IN WORKSHOP:
Herbal tea
Recipes
Introduction to Ayurveda
A safe space to share and receive
YOGA FOR ANXIETY
STRATEGIES FOR BALANCE IN EVERYDAY LIFE
6 WEEK SERIES | NEXT ROUND - TBD | COST - $120
This series teaches the basics of mindfulness along with breath and movement proven to decrease stress and promote balance, sleep and overall well-being. The class will open with a teaching, reading, and guided mindfulness practice, followed by gentle movement and strategies to find balance in our lives. The class will close with a journaling exercise focused on your take away each week. The hope of this series is that you leave physically and mentally refreshed, along with a bag of tricks to weave into everyday life!
ABOUT THE TEACHER
Ellen Slater, LICSW, YT-200 is a therapist and coach, her practice is rooted in the intersection of yoga and psychology. Ellen first came to yoga in 2007 due to her own anxiety and stress. It was a rocky start as finding the time and slowing down is challenging when the mind races and our body is restless. Yet with time and curiosity, she ultimately found it extraordinarily helpful. Her personal experience of transformation, coupled with extensive training in stress and neuroscience, is what motivates Ellen to offer these classes.
TAKE AWAYS
Mindfulness Basics | Strategies to balance mind-body | Breath and posture to promote strength and ease | Increase in compassion and self-compassion | Motivation to move towards what you care about.
Rest & Rejuvenate is a restorative class designed for self-care. Once a month carve out time to thank your body and mind for all it does - and offer it a deserved break. This restorative class focuses on stretching and resting the body to release tension and let go. When we clear our system and make space, rejuvenation and expansiveness is available.
In this 90 minute workshop you will be introduced to Devotional Singing and why it can enhance your spiritual practice. You will learn how Devotional Singing can calm the nervous system, still the mind, and create space to dive into your heart; connecting to the divinity within you and around you. Singing in a group can create positive transformation from the inside out. We will delve into the science of sound, words, and intention.
You will experience call and response Devotional Singing while accompanied by the harmonium. Tania will lead you through songs which are fun and easy to learn. You will experience first hand what happens when these songs are sung for extended periods of time. You may also experience how singing devotional music can sublimate negative emotions and give rise to heart opening release. You will leave with copies of music to take home with you so that you may begin to include Devotional Singing in your practice, as well as resources if you would like to dive deeper into the practice.
Tania Gonzalez Ortega first began practicing Devotional Singing (Kirtan) in 1999 when she served as a full time yoga teacher and staff member at the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta centers in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Grass Valley where devotional singing was part of every morning. Tania is passionate about spreading this practice as a form of connecting to the divine within, and our interconnection with all beings. She is an artist, teacher, and energy healer living in Twisp, WA.
No previous experience or singing skills set is necessary!!!
This 6 Week Kids Yoga series is an opportunity for little ones to learn mindfulness skills, self-regulation, and move their bodies! They will also begin understanding the importance of consistency and routine as every class will start and end the same way. This promotes a sense of safety so we can begin to let go and be present. The class will consist of play based yoga postures and short mindfulness meditation practices. This class if for kids ages 4-8.
This 6 Week Kids Yoga series is an opportunity for little ones to learn mindfulness skills, self-regulation, and move their bodies! They will also begin understanding the importance of consistency and routine as every class will start and end the same way. This promotes a sense of safety so we can begin to let go and be present. The class will consist of play based yoga postures and short mindfulness meditation practices. This class if for kids ages 4-8.
This 6 Week Kids Yoga series is an opportunity for little ones to learn mindfulness skills, self-regulation, and move their bodies! They will also begin understanding the importance of consistency and routine as every class will start and end the same way. This promotes a sense of safety so we can begin to let go and be present. The class will consist of play based yoga postures and short mindfulness meditation practices. This class if for kids ages 4-8.
Strength & Ease offers poses designed to balance the nervous system. It is essential to approach life with energy and effort, right alongside approaching with calm spaciousness. In our fast paced world there are fewer and fewer opportunities for our system to slow down. Interestingly enough, its a paradox. The more we rest, the more energy and ability to accomplish our goals! In this class you will learn tools to embody the balance between strength and ease. This in turn will promote a sense of well-being and presence in your life. All levels welcome.
Rest & Rejuvenate is a restorative class designed for self-care. Once a month carve out time to thank your body and mind for all it does - and offer it a deserved break. This restorative class focuses on stretching and resting the body to release tension and let go. When we clear our system and make space, rejuvenation and expansiveness is available.
EXCITING NEWS: This month the class will end with Tania Gonzalez-Ortega leading devotional singing and playing the Harmonium. Devotional singing is a practice of connection and peace through singing lyrics that elicit this experience, you do not need any experience!
Mindful Motion will teach awareness practices to connect to your mind & body. This class will open with a reading which will guide the theme of the class. Through gentle flow and awareness of breath, you will gain insights to carry with you off the mat and into your life.
COMPASSION IN RELATIONSHIP
In this 1.5 hour workshop you will learn ways to actively bring compassion into your relationships. This may be family, colleagues, or more distant relationships such as people of another political party. You will learn how to steer away from common traps such as blame, resentment, and anger through utilizing mindfulness practice, acceptance strategies, and tools in compassionate boundary setting. We practice strategies of accepting things outside of our control, and from there choose how to respond in line with our values.
Strength & Ease offers poses designed to balance the nervous system. It is essential to approach life with energy and effort, right alongside approaching with calm spaciousness. In our fast paced world there are fewer and fewer opportunities for our system to slow down. Interestingly enough, its a paradox. The more we rest, the more energy and ability to accomplish our goals! In this class you will learn tools to embody the balance between strength and ease. This in turn will promote a sense of well-being and presence in your life. All levels welcome.
Mindful Motion will teach awareness practices to connect to your mind & body. This class will open with a reading which will guide the theme of the class. Through gentle flow and awareness of breath, you will gain insights to carry with you off the mat and into your life.
SELF-COMPASSION
During this 1.5 hour workshop we will distinguish compassion from self compassion. You will learn practices to develop awareness and cultivate kindness to yourself; transforming inner dialogue to promote healthy energy, power, and ease. Research shows that self-compassion frees up energy you can direct towards living a vital life. It leads to healthy connection and is a significant motivator, increasing your courage to take risks and try new things. This workshop will teach you evidence based practices of self-compassion to take home. With practice, be prepared to feel more grounded and confident.
Strength & Ease offers poses designed to balance the nervous system. It is essential to approach life with energy and effort, right alongside approaching with calm spaciousness. In our fast paced world there are fewer and fewer opportunities for our system to slow down. Interestingly enough, its a paradox. The more we rest, the more energy and ability to accomplish our goals! In this class you will learn tools to embody the balance between strength and ease. This in turn will promote a sense of well-being and presence in your life. All levels welcome.
Mindful Motion will teach awareness practices to connect to your mind & body. This class will open with a reading which will guide the theme of the class. Through gentle flow and awareness of breath, you will gain insights to carry with you off the mat and into your life.
WHAT IS COMPASSION?
During this 1.5 hour workshop you will learn what compassion is and how it impacts your mind, body, and relationships. We will discuss how compassion promotes connection and collaboration rather than comparisons and competition. You will learn about the science behind the scenes, the common barriers to practicing compassion, and the reason it’s worth the effort. You will be introduced to skills and practices that cultivate compassion.
Strength & Ease offers poses designed to balance the nervous system. It is essential to approach life with energy and effort, right alongside approaching with calm spaciousness. In our fast paced world there are fewer and fewer opportunities for our system to slow down. Interestingly enough, its a paradox. The more we rest, the more energy and ability to accomplish our goals! In this class you will learn tools to embody the balance between strength and ease. This in turn will promote a sense of well-being and presence in your life. All levels welcome.
Mindful Motion will teach awareness practices to connect to your mind & body. This class will open with a reading which will guide the theme of the class. Through gentle flow and awareness of breath, you will gain insights to carry with you off the mat and into your life.
Strength & Ease offers poses designed to balance the nervous system. It is essential to approach life with energy and effort, right alongside approaching with calm spaciousness. In our fast paced world there are fewer and fewer opportunities for our system to slow down. Interestingly enough, its a paradox. The more we rest, the more energy and ability to accomplish our goals! In this class you will learn tools to embody the balance between strength and ease. This in turn will promote a sense of well-being and presence in your life. All levels welcome.
Rest & Rejuvenate is a restorative class designed for self-care. Once a month carve out time to thank your body and mind for all it does - and offer it a deserved break. This restorative class focuses on stretching and resting the body to release tension and let go. When we clear our system and make space, rejuvenation and expansiveness is available.
Strength & Ease offers poses designed to balance the nervous system. It is essential to approach life with energy and effort, right alongside approaching with calm spaciousness. In our fast paced world there are fewer and fewer opportunities for our system to slow down. Interestingly enough, its a paradox. The more we rest, the more energy and ability to accomplish our goals! In this class you will learn tools to embody the balance between strength and ease. This in turn will promote a sense of well-being and presence in your life. All levels welcome.
Strength & Ease offers poses designed to balance the nervous system. It is essential to approach life with energy and effort, right alongside approaching with calm spaciousness. In our fast paced world there are fewer and fewer opportunities for our system to slow down. Interestingly enough, its a paradox. The more we rest, the more energy and ability to accomplish our goals! In this class you will learn tools to embody the balance between strength and ease. This in turn will promote a sense of well-being and presence in your life. All levels welcome.
Mindful Motion will teach awareness practices to connect to your mind & body. This class will open with a reading which will guide the theme of the class. Through gentle flow and awareness of breath, you will gain insights to carry with you off the mat and into your life.
Strength & Ease offers poses designed to balance the nervous system. It is essential to approach life with energy and effort, right alongside approaching with calm spaciousness. In our fast paced world there are fewer and fewer opportunities for our system to slow down. Interestingly enough, its a paradox. The more we rest, the more energy and ability to accomplish our goals! In this class you will learn tools to embody the balance between strength and ease. This in turn will promote a sense of well-being and presence in your life. All levels welcome.
Mindful Motion will teach awareness practices to connect to your mind & body. This class will open with a reading which will guide the theme of the class. Through gentle flow and awareness of breath, you will gain insights to carry with you off the mat and into your life.
Strength & Ease offers poses designed to balance the nervous system. It is essential to approach life with energy and effort, right alongside approaching with calm spaciousness. In our fast paced world there are fewer and fewer opportunities for our system to slow down. Interestingly enough, its a paradox. The more we rest, the more energy and ability to accomplish our goals! In this class you will learn tools to embody the balance between strength and ease. This in turn will promote a sense of well-being and presence in your life. All levels welcome.
Mindful Motion teaches awareness practices to connect to your mind & body. This class will open with a reading which will guide the theme of the class. Through gentle flow and awareness of breath, you will gain insights to carry with you off the mat and into your life.