The days around Winter Solstice are the darkest days of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. This is a powerful, sacred time. It's also a turning point, and we recognize it with a special practice to honor and nurture the life force within.

This workshop begins with a practice of kundalini yoga to awaken energy, balance the body and bring the mind to stillness. Energy centers are balanced and unblocked, tension is released and deep rest occurs.

An extended gong bath will bring your body deep rest and restoration. You will emerge renewed with a sense of clarity and peace, in preparation to bloom again in the months ahead.

Join Amy and Alexis for a 90-minute restorative yoga workshop. Perfectly timed as a pre-holiday treat, this workshop will lead students into deep relaxation and rest. By allowing the body to rest, we allow the body to heal. This practice will help to activate and balance the parasympathetic nervous system, which reduces fatigue, anxiety, and stress, as well as promotes overall well-being.

All restorative poses are done seated or lying down, with the use of props to support the body. Each pose will be held for 10-15 minutes, allowing plenty of time to settle into each pose to find restoration, peace, and ease of the body and mind.

As Amy and Alexis are both yoga teachers and massage therapists, this workshop will include gentle touch during each pose, with your expressed consent. Great for all experience levels, especially for those looking for nourishment and self-care this time of year. Join us to rest, relax and restore before the holidays this year!

A personal and deeply meaningful experience, the yoga mala is a tradition consisting of 108 sun salutations practiced to welcome each new season of life. Join Lindsey Alexander on New Year's Day to set heartfelt intentions for the months ahead and to make space for growth and change. In this moving meditation, we’ll incorporate svadhyaya (self-reflection), ishvara pranidhana (surrender), and tapas (dedicated effort) as we flow from one surya namaskar to the next, all the way to 108.

Our practice will be divided into 4 sets of 27 sun salutations. Each round will have a unique dedication:

Round 1: Personal growth and transformation
Round 2: Well-being for family and friends
Round 3: Well-being for the global community
Round 4: Dedication to a higher being or a concept (love, peace, compassion)

The mala is open to all practitioners, with time for rest and recuperation along the way. In addition to the asana, look forward to relaxing assists, meditation, and a sweet restorative savasana.

If finances are an obstacle to your attendance, please contact us at info@carrboroyoga.com to hear about scholarships.

with Alexis Besosa and Amy Boerner

Six Mondays, January 15 - February 19, 6:30–7:45 p.m.

Root yourself in the basics of yoga while learning to fly free in any yoga class. This friendly six-week small-group series puts the fun in fundamentals while encouraging you to leave the nest and explore all our studio offerings.

Our weekly meetings will help you send down deep roots as we:

+ Demystify what happens in a yoga class from welcome to namaste
+ Apply yoga philosophy in simple language
+ Make you a master with yoga props
+ Troubleshoot problem poses
+ Identify the right yoga for you
+ And, of course, answer all your questions!

You will also grow wings with:

+ Follow-up notes after every Monday session
+ A six-week unlimited membership that starts on the day of our first meeting
+ Suggestions for studio classes to attend to enhance your work in our small-group setting
+ A full sense of yoga’s role in your life and a group of new yoga friends!

Bring a humble heart, an open mind, and your body just as it is. We will guide you to a deeply rooted sense of connection and a free-flying, lifelong love of yoga.

To ensure the optimal experience for everyone, we have a maximum of 13 students. Space fills quickly. Sign up today to ensure your spot is secure!

FAQs

Q: Am I too old/out of shape for this series? Alternatively, am I too young/experienced at yoga to learn more?

A: No! This series is perfect for everyone, and we will all support you wherever you are in your life journey and yoga journey. The whole group will develop better connection and understanding of yoga as we learn how to adapt the poses for everyone.

Q: If I already have a membership, can I still sign up?

A: Absolutely! This is a wonderful enhancement to your existing practice. You can register for Roots and Wings now and we will happily put a hold on your existing membership during the six weeks of the series.

Q: What if I miss a session?

A: You’ll still be able to follow along with the post-class notes. While we don’t offer make-ups, the series is such a good deal that you’ll get tons of value even if you must miss a session or two.