Releasing the Spine ~ Backbends Workshop

This Sunday, May 2nd, Paola will guide us in a workshop to explore Backbends in yoga practice. Backbends can be intimidating for some, but we will look at deconstructing and working with asanas for all abilities in this workshop. There are many backbends in yoga; from locust to pigeon to wheel ~ poses for students of all levels. We will explore both restorative as well as more active backbends.

The benefits of backbends include bringing freedom and movement to the spine, release of tension from the pelvis, heart and throat and finding a sense of energy in the body. There are a few spots available, please contact the studio if interested.


Slow and deep into the heart of the day.
With each inhalation comes an exhalation twice as long.
Slow and deep filling the lungs with infinite space,
the sun rises and sets in each single breath.
Forget about tomorrow.
Now is an eternity and life is a victory to celebrate
the heart of the day.

Leza Lowitz " Yoga Poems"

Chakra Workshop

Tracey will be offering a 2 hour introduction to the chakras workshop entitled Balancing Energy in the Body this Saturday, April 24th from 10:30-12:30 pm. Space is still available. If you are interested, please contact the studio for registration.
Additional upcoming workshops will be Releasing the Spine Through Backbends: For All Abilities ~ May 2nd and Journey of the Heart A Special Nia Class/Workshop on Tuesday May 11th. Jack Connelly will be returning for 2 Meditation Based workshops ~ Introduction to Meditation and Mindfulness on Sat. May 8th and Meditation: A Deeper Exploration on Wed. June 16th. That will end the offerings of studio workshops until the fall.

Yin Yoga

The teachers at the studio continue to expand their knowledge through continuing education and trainings in many aspects of yoga. We are pleased to offer YIN yoga at the studio and 3 of our teachers completed Yin Yoga Trainings this spring. Bridget recently returned from Chicago after completing an intensive 25-hour Yin Yoga: Practice and Theory Teacher Training with well known Yin Teacher Paul Grilley. Pam completed a comprehensive 40-hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training Intensive with Tracey Soghrati in April. Sharon participated in both trainings in Chicago and Toronto. We feel blessed to have studied and learned from these accomplished teachers. We are offering an Introduction to Yin Yoga and also will be incorporating Yin yoga approach into our hatha classes. This is a therapeutic practice that is both challenging and meditative. Congratulations to Bridget, Pam & Sharon!

Workshop Cancellation

The workshop on Arm Balances and Inversions on Sunday April 11th, has been cancelled and will be re-scheduled later in the season.