Meditation: It’s Not What You Think!
Jan 18, 2026 - Jan 18, 2026
Meditation: It’s Not What You
Think!
A workshop featuring a variety of easy-to-learn meditation
techniques
Dr. Amen, psychiatrist and founder of the Change Your Brain
Foundation says, “meditation changes your brain, it extends your
life...creates more happiness…increases inner peace…lowers stress
…increases mental clarity… helps support long-standing emotional
problems (including fear, anxiety, depression, anger, and substance
abuse)… and, in fact…it is one of
the best things you can do for
your brain!
And, with nothing but bad news everywhere you turn (the
economy, politics, health scares), people are smothering under a
blanket of stress, and meditation is one of the best ways to raise
your threshold for stress.”
During this workshop, Jeni Martinez, yoga teacher and longtime
meditator, will introduce you to a variety of meditation practices
to determine which is the best fit for you. Once you figure out
which is most comfortable for you, you can practice at home on your
own.
People often say they can’t meditate because they can’t sit
still or quiet their thoughts. Did you know there are ways to
meditate that involve movement and/or sound? There’s even a sweet
one that involves chocolate!
No matter what has kept you from meditating in the past, this
workshop can help you find a better solution. You only need 90
minutes to learn these simple healing techniques. Your mental
health, happiness, inner peace and clarity will benefit from this
essential training.
No experience needed. All are welcome. Wear something
comfortable. Dress in layers. Bring your questions and your
curiosity. Meditation is not what you
think!
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$25.00
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Breath to Bliss: A 6-Week Introduction to the Power of Pranayama with Bonnie Loghry
Feb 3, 2026 - Mar 10, 2026
Breath to Bliss: A 6-Week Introduction to the Power of Pranayama
Ready to find your inner calm? This 6-week beginner series teaches you pranayama, the ancient yogic practice of conscious breathing. If you are seeking balance, clarity, or a way to manage daily stress, you will learn to use your breath as your most powerful tool. Through simple, gentle practices, we will explore how breath directly affects your nervous system and helps you feel better emotionally. Join us to slow down, breathe deeper, and discover practical techniques you can use immediately to create more ease in your body and mind.
- Learn to Calm & Balance: Master fundamental techniques like Ujjayi (Ocean Breath) and Nadi Shodhana (Alternate Nostril Breathing) to quickly reduce stress and boost clarity.
- Build Your Daily Toolkit: Gain a set of grounding and balancing breathing practices you can use daily to manage emotions and enhance focus.
- Connect Breath to Balance: Understand how conscious breathing directly influences your nervous system, promoting inner calm and supporting emotional well-being—no prior yoga experience needed.
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Restorative Yoga and Live Music with Karen Laura Peters
Feb 13, 2026 - Feb 13, 2026
Join us for a special restorative evening with live cello & singing by Karen Laura Peters. This workshop will focus on nourishing and calming our minds and bodies. We will ease into our practice with a gentle moving flow and then come into an hour of restorative yoga poses. We will build about 7 restorative postures and rest for 5-10 minutes in each while receiving the soothing medicine of live cello and singing.
Space is limited and fill quickly, please preregister.
Cost: $25
Visit Karen's Music Page: KarenLauraPeters.com
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Water, Earth, and Sky: Grounding Ourselves in Nature - Day Retreat
Feb 15, 2026 - Feb 15, 2026
Water, Earth, and Sky: Grounding Ourselves in Nature
A One Day Retreat with Erin Joosse
Live Cello by Karen Laura Peters
Sunday, February 15th, 2026; 10am-4pm at Camp Indianola, in
Indianola, WA
Nourish yourself deeply with a day of yoga, mindfulness,
time in nature, and the resonant accompaniment of the
cello played by Karen Laura Peters.
Join Erin Joosse in a restful day retreat in a beautiful and
forested waterfront setting. Bring awareness to your body, breath,
mind, and heart, and remind yourself of your connection to the
natural world. No matter what we are dealing with in life, nature
continues to regenerate.
Through awareness practices, we remember the truth that we
are of nature. We are nature.
This one-day retreat will include movement practice (gentle,
mindful yoga), meditation, talks, as well as mindfulness and
self-compassion exercises. Find yourself at home in your body, mind
and heart, be nurtured by nature in a beautiful waterfront setting
(just 1 hour from Tacoma) and learn practical ways to come back to
your center that you can take with you into your life.
All levels of practice are welcome. Please bring a journal and
pack a nourishing lunch.
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$135.00
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Deep Dive Series: Exploring the Foundation of Yoga with Jeni Martinez
Feb 22, 2026 - Mar 29, 2026
Deep Dive: Exploring the Foundation
of Yoga with Jeni Martinez
The Deep Dive Series is an opportunity to explore the depth of
yoga practice during a six-week series. This series will introduce
you to the more subtle benefits of yoga beyond just stretching the
hamstrings.
How can this ancient practice make a difference in our
busy, stressful, modern
lives?
The Deep Dive Series will present a more comprehensive
practice of yoga including yoga philosophy, pranayama (breath
practice), meditation and mantra. These aspects of yoga are often
left out of drop-in yoga classes due to time constraints but that
doesn’t mean they aren’t important.
You’ll learn a variety of simple yoga practices to
help you manage stress and improve your health,
including yoga postures and breath practices to do
at home.
Each class will include:
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1. a study of one of the sutras from the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, considered a foundational text of classical yoga philosophy
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2. one of the many breath practices that are prescriptive and can make a big difference in your health
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3. simple, accessible asana (yoga postures) designed for daily practice
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4. a restorative pose for deep relaxation, to turn off the stress response
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5. guided meditation to calm your mind and help manage your anxiety
All yoga levels are welcome. No experience is
necessary. Modifications will be offered as
needed.
In addition, we will focus on these weekly themes:
Week 1: Intro to the 8 Limbs of Yoga- there is more to yoga
than stretching!
Week 2: Exploring the Yamas, the core ethical principles of
yoga, and why they matter today.
Week 3: Learning to apply the Niyamas, the internal guidelines
of yoga that support a balanced life.
Week 4: Harnessing the benefits of Asana (postures) and
Pranayama (breath practice) to keep your body healthy and improve
the quality of your sleep.
Week 5: Using Pratyahara (turning inward) and Dharana
(concentration) to ease into meditation.
Week 6: Practicing Dhyana (meditation) to create more
happiness, increase inner peace, lower stress, increase mental
clarity, and manage emotional challenges like anxiety, depression
and anger.
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