Abhyāsa Posture Clinic: Standing Postures & Warrior Variations

Sunday, May 31 · 12:30–2:30 PM

True Love Yoga

This quarter’s Abhyāsa Posture Clinic is dedicated to the standing postures—with a special focus on the Warrior shapes and their many iterations.

Together, we’ll slow things down and explore the foundations of these powerful poses, including Warrior I, II, and III, along with variations, transitions, and common adaptations. We’ll look at how these shapes are often taught, how they can be refined, and how they can be adjusted to better support different bodies and intentions.

In this 2-hour workshop, you can expect:

• Clear breakdowns of alignment, setup, and transitions

• Exploration of classical vs adaptive alignment

• Strength, stability, and balance work within standing shapes

• Variations, progressions, and modifications

• Time to practice, ask questions, and receive hands-on support

This clinic is ideal for Abhyāsa students, yoga teachers, and anyone looking to deepen their understanding of standing postures through repetition, curiosity, and refinement.

Open to all levels

Free for 200hr + 300hr YTT students

Come ready to learn, explore, and build confidence in the postures you return to again and again.

Sunday, June 7 · 12:30–2:00 PM

True Love Yoga

This month’s Līlā practice centers on Vishuddha, the Throat Chakra—the space of truth, expression, and authentic voice. As we move into early summer, we’re invited to open not just the body, but the channels through which we speak, share, and connect.

Through a dynamic, breath-led vinyasa practice, we’ll explore the relationship between heart opening and self-expression—how what we feel and what we say are deeply connected. Our peak posture, Urdhva Dhanurasana (Wheel Pose), offers a powerful opportunity to expand the front body, energize the nervous system, and access both courage and vulnerability.

This is an intermediate-level practice, with thoughtful progressions and options offered throughout to support both depth and accessibility.

This practice includes:

• Shoulder, chest, and spine preparation for deeper backbending

• Breathwork to support openness and steady energy

• Exploration of voice, sound, or subtle mantra

• Guided journaling and a closing meditation to integrate

Come ready to open, to listen, and to express—on your mat and beyond.

Bring a journal and anything that helps you feel supported

Pop-Up Yoga with True Love Yoga at the Museum of Kansas City

Join us at the Museum of Kansas City at 3218 Gladstone Blvd. Kansas City MO 64123 for FREE Pop UP Yoga on the Lawn!

Enter through the museum entrance on Gladstone Blvd and walk to the rigth side of the museum on the lawn under the shade trees for class!

Reconnect with yourself and your community amidst the tranquil beauty of the great outdoors! Join us for an invigorating series of outdoor yoga sessions on the lush East Lawn of the Kansas City Museum. Breathe in the fresh air, feel the warm sun on your skin, and let the serene atmosphere enhance your yoga practice.

Dates: Saturdays ~ June 13th, July 11th, August 8th, and September 12th

Time: 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.

Admission: Donation Based Event (FREE for TLY Members)

Since 2016, True Love Yoga has been a beacon of inclusivity, offering yoga sessions that welcome everyone. Now, we invite you to experience the joy of yoga in the embrace of nature. Our passionate True Love Yoga instructors will guide you through an empowering, all-levels flow, fostering a sense of grounding and connection to both self and community.

As an act of love for our shared heritage, 50% of the proceeds from each session will be graciously donated to the museum's renovation efforts, allowing us to preserve and honor the history that surrounds us.

Remember to bring your yoga mat and water bottle, and prepare to immerse yourself in a rejuvenating experience like no other. Restrooms are conveniently located inside the museum.

Pre-registration is encouraged, as space is limited.

June 13th - Led by Lauren Leduc

July 11th - Led by Savanna Smith

August 8th - Led by Maggie Coomer

September 12th - Led by Liz Kerlin

Come and join us as we breathe, flow, and celebrate the beauty of yoga in the heart of Kansas City!

A Creative Practice

Saturday, June 20th | 12:00–1:30PM
With Kayla
$20 per person | TLY Members save $5 with code WORKSHOP

Creativity is more than expression—it’s a pathway back to yourself.

This 90-minute workshop invites you to explore creativity as a form of self-care through a blend of gentle yoga, meditation, and neurographic drawing, a guided practice designed to calm the mind and support free, intuitive creation. Together, we’ll move the body, soften the nervous system, and create without pressure, expectation, or the need to “get it right.”

This is a space to slow down, reconnect, and rediscover the joy of simply making.

Students can expect to:
• Explore movement and creativity as accessible, everyday self-care tools
• Deepen the connection between mind, body, and creative expression
• Learn a guided neurographic drawing practice for focus, stress relief, and gentle exploration

No yoga or art experience is needed—just come as you are.

What to bring:
Wear comfortable clothing for movement. Feel free to bring a notebook, sketchbook, or any favorite creative tools (pens, markers, pencils, crayons). Supplies will also be provided. You’re welcome to bring a drink and anything that helps you feel cozy and inspired.

About Kayla
Kayla is a 200-hour RYT trained through True Love Yoga and a passionate advocate for creativity as a tool for mindfulness and well-being. With a lifelong love of making, exploring, and experimenting, she approaches creativity as a way to slow down and cultivate gentle, intentional focus.

Her background in social services and a Master’s in Public Health inform her understanding of how life’s many factors impact the mind, body, and spirit. Currently pursuing a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling, Kayla is deeply committed to supporting others in living with greater balance, awareness, and quality of life.