WORKSHOP POLICY
- Preregistration is recommended and prepayment in full is required to hold space.
- All workshop purchases are considered a final sale. A credit (minus $10 processing fee) towards yoga classes is given if cancellation is received 72 hours prior to workshop. Cancellations within 72 hours will be charged in full.
- 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.
EVENTS & WORKSHOPS 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.
Afro Flow Yoga with Live Music by Rhythm Village Fourth Fridays @ Namaste: Chanting and Sound Healing Partner Yoga and Thai Massage Intro to Yoga Mama and Baby Postnatal Yoga Preparing for Birth Yoga, Ayurveda and Menopause I am SHRI
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Debbie Steingesser & Live Music by Rhythm Village
An ecstatic blend of Vinyasa Yoga, West African Dance, Kirtan, and Live West African Percussion, Afro Flow Yoga explores the relationship between the wild, passionate, joy of traditional West African Dance and Hatha Yoga. Through basic dance movements, deep yoga stretches, chanting, breath work, and meditation you will discover the natural rhythms of your individual body, mind, and spirit. In West African culture, Music and Dance serve as “sadhana,” or spiritual rituals for communities to come together in celebration. The traditional dances do not focus on performance or technique. They emphasize a union with self and spirit. Both West African Dance and Hatha Yoga are informed by the balancing of solar and lunar energy, steadiness and lightness, grounding and rising, heating and cooling. As you begin to unite these elements within you, you will feel joyful, calm, ecstatic and peaceful. Debbie's workshops are always open to all levels. No dance experience necessary!
Debbie’s inspired Vinyasa classes are an uplifting blend of playful sequencing, eclectic (often live) music, breathing techniques, humor, yoga philosophy, and kirtan. In her teaching, she expresses an infectious sense of enthusiasm, warmth, and positive energy. “Afro Flow Yoga,” which Debbie teaches at local and national workshops, festivals, and conferences, is her unique combination of Vinyasa Yoga, Traditional West African Dance, Kirtan, and Live African Percussion. *Payments are non-refundable. Cancellations must be received within 72 hours prior to workshop for yoga class credit (minus $10 processing fee). Sign-up Online!
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Debbie Steingesser is an accomplished yoga teacher and dancer based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Common Ground Magazine recently named Debbie “An Exceptional Bay Area Yoga Teacher Under 30” for her creative approach to Vinyasa and Afro Flow Yoga.
Chanting and Sound Healing Kirtan with Shakini
Namaste is excited to announce a new evening progam series, every Fourth Friday of the month. All programs will be by donation, and will range from kirtan to dancing to lectures: August 27: Kirtan with Shakini This is a chanting and sound healing circle for all who love to sing. We will collectively weave our tapestry of sound and song with plenty of room for improvisation and play.
September 24: Mindfulness Meditation Workshop with Naushon Kabat-Zinn October 29: Kirtan with Shakini |
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The circle will be facilitated by four talented
with Domonick Wegesin
Each of us holds the gift of healing in our touch. It is true that we often neglect this aspect of our experience, preferring to spend time in planning, analyzing, judging, figuring out, etc. In this workshop, you will be invited to observe the powerful Yin and Yang forces working in your body=mind=heart and to allow the healer in you to manifest more fully, through intention and partner-yoga exercises. You will work with a practice partner to explore how to both give and receive support through the physical practice of partner-supported asana and Thai Yoga Massage. Thai Yoga Massage is sometimes referred to as “lazy man’s yoga”, because the recipient is moved through yoga-like poses to mobilize the joints and stretch the muscles. You will find ways to release into poses with ease, while still achieving a fuller expression of each pose with your partner's help. No experience is required. Domonick will provide clear, easy-to-follow directions to create a safe environment for your exploration. You may bring a practice partner with you, or meet one at the workshop. You will leave the workshop feeling the bliss of having had a great yoga practice as well as a great massage. Sign-up Online! |
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with Pete Guinosso
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. *Special Price, no refunds. Sign-up Online! |
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A Prenatal Workshop for Partners
“Cynthea’s class gave me the tools I needed to progress through labor.” This workshop will serve as a guide for the birth mama and her partner for creating a calm and naturally aware birth experience. During this 3-hour workshop, you will: Cynthea Denise, RN, has been teaching prenatal and mama/baby yoga for 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 is a veteran practitioner of yoga, and is happy to be the mom of a 7 year-old son. *Payments are non-refundable but may be converted into class credit (minus $10 processing fee) if cancellation is received within 72 hours prior to workshop. Sign-up Online! |
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with Cynthea Denise, RN
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. Specific asanas will be practiced to restore balance in the upper body. There will be time for restorative poses to bring rest and renewal. 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. *Payments are non-refundable. Cancellations must be received within 72 hours prior to workshop for yoga class credit (minus $10 processing fee). Sign-up Online! |
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