Interested in yoga, but unsure where to start?  In this two-hour workshop, we will explore some of the basic postures and breathing techniques that make up the practice of Hatha yoga. Students will leave with a basic understanding of proper alignment and technique, and will be prepared for most beginner and all level classes.  There will be time for discussion and experiencing a few different styles of Hatha yoga.  No yoga experience necessary, simply bring a willingness to move and play.

In this workshop, we will practice poses that can be done during pregnancy and the birth process. Partners will learn and practice hands-on poses that can provide support for the laboring mama. We will also practice developing breath awareness and discuss how different emotional states affect movement of the breath. We will discuss the stages of labor and positions that may be effective in minimizing discomfort as the labor progresses. This class is suitable for all levels and for the complete beginner.

Cynthea Denise, RN has been teaching prenatal and mama/baby yoga for almost ten years. She developed an interest in teaching yoga to women and their babies as an extension of her work as a nurse in the maternal/children's health field. she continues her yoga practice of 15 years and is happy to be the mom of a 5-year old son.

Come join us as we celebrate life and chant to the gods! Bring your instruments (optional!)and an open heart!

The truly vibrant and alive Red heart of your yoga practice lives and breathes in the space between your yoga mat and the rest of your life. In this special workshop, we will begin to “play it red” – to make (or begin!) a yoga practice more uniquely our own. By developing a personal relationship with the universe swirling within our physical body, we begin to develop a deeper relationship with the universe all around us.

Through inspired asana practice, creative exercises from The Red Book , intention, meditation, ritual, and intuitive journaling, you will ignite a passion for knowing your unique body and spirit
in a more intimate and expressive way. This workshop is open to all spiritual cowgirls, regardless of prior yoga experience.

Please bring a journal, an object to be placed on the altar, and a delicious sense of humor.

Simmin Joy Holland is a Certified Anusara Yoga Teacher and massage therapist who's been exploring the interface between body and spirit for over a decade. She credits her yoga practice with infusing her life with humor and possibility. See simminjoy.com.

Sera Beak is a Harvard-trained scholar of mysticism and comparative religion and an intrepid spiritual cowgirl who's spent the last dozen years traveling the world exploring spirituality. She's the author of The Red Book: A Deliciously Unorthodox Approach to Igniting Your Divine Spark. Check out: www.serabeak.com and www.spiritualcowgirl.com.

Simmin and Sera met fifteen years ago at Skidmore College when Simmin accosted Sera in a modern dance class. Their first conversation involved a mutual enthusiasm for a book about reincarnation.

This series is for mamas and babies pre-crawling or just beginning to crawl.   We will practice asanas especially for reconnecting with and strengthening the belly and pelvic floor.  We will also practice asanas to improve upper back and neck alignment as well as strengthen the arms and shoulders.  Asanas practiced to restore balance in the upper body.  There will be time for restorative asanas to bring rest and renewal. 

Two of the six week series you will learn baby massage and receive instructions on ways to facilitate and enhance the baby's coordination to encourage the natural movement inherent in the baby. This class is suitable for all levels and for the complete beginner.

Cynthea is a veteran practitioner and teacher of yoga.  She enjoys working with
mamas and their new babies.  Her work as a registered nurse in the maternal/ infant health arena brings an added wealth of wisdom and expertise to her teaching of yoga to mothers. Visit Cynthea at www.shaktimoon.com.

Darcy of Henna Lounge joins us every month, adorning us with her special creations. Great for special occasions or new mothers-to-be. Check out the Henna Lounge for design ideas.

Join Kimber for two hours of vigorous, guided practice to increase your stamina, strength, and sense of well-being.  We'll enjoy a wide variety of poses we don't always get to in class, including arm-balances and longer inversions (upside down poses).  The advanced practice is designed to increase your confidence and self-awareness and is a wonderful complement to your regular classes and/or home practice.  Wondering if this practice makes sense for you?  Good landmarks are: if you have a regular weekly practice, can do handstand or forearm stand against the wall unassisted and can do full wheel pose unassisted.  A strong basic understanding of the Anusara principles of alignment will be very helpful as well.  Contact Kimber with further questions.

Workshops are a wonderful opportunity to deepen your yoga practice. They are not necessarily more challenging than regular classes. Rather more time is taken--with detailed instruction--to focus on a particular aspect of the practice.

Workshop Policy:

• Preregistration is recommended and prepayment in full is required to hold space.
• 72-hour cancellation policy on all workshops. Cancellations within 72 hours will be charged in full.
• No refunds. A credit towards yoga classes will be given if cancellation is received 72 hours prior to workshop.
• Series and monthly passes not valid for workshops .
• Namaste and its teachers reserve the right to cancel workshops. If Namaste cancels a workshop, a full credit or refund will be issued.
• Namaste reserves the right to amend this policy at its sole discretion.