A yoga series designed for osteopenia/osteoporosis focuses on strengthening bones, improving balance, and enhancing posture through low-impact poses and mindful movement. These routines emphasize building bone density, preventing fractures, and improving overall physical well-being. Students must be able to get up and down off the floor. This series is limited to 6 students for individual attention.

Advanced training does not mean advanced asana. Rather, we refine and delve deeper into the foundations learned in the 200 hour training. Only continued exploration, questioning and discussion will foster the growth of your practice and teaching. These 8 sessions encompass a range of topics that will help you connect to your practice and better see your students. As teachers and individuals, we must continually find ways to spark self-examination and evolution.

8 sessions @ $320 (no prorating for missed sessions)

SESSION DATES + TOPICS

9/11 Assisting Refresher: Hands-On Review

9/18 Deconstructing Backbends (Experiential Practice)

10/16 Teaching Backbends: Refining Instruction

10/23 Sequencing Overview

11/13 Teaching Standing Poses: Instructional Refinement

11/20 Deconstructing Forward Bends (Experiential Practice)

12/11 Teaching Forward Bends: Refining Instruction

12/18 Shoulder Anatomy in Asana (Experiential Practice)

Grief is a natural, normal, human response to loss. While grieving is most often associated with the death of a loved one, it is important to note that grief comes in all shapes and sizes. Any type of loss can elicit a grief response (loss of loved one, job, home, the life you once had). If you are experiencing grief of any kind, please know that you are not alone.

This monthly offering will have a relevant theme each month. Led by Emily, you will learn how grief affects the body and the mind, and how yoga helps to regulate the nervous system. Each session will explore different tools to help you navigate your grief, including but not limited to: an active yoga practice, a softer yoga practice, pranayama breathing techniques, and guided meditations.

What to expect: We will begin our time together with tea and conversation to bridge connection. Next, we will go over the tools and practices that will be explored that evening. The remainder of our time together will consist of about an hour of yoga to care for your grief and time to honor who/what you have lost.

Once you step into the room, everything is optional. There is no obligation to participate. Grief shows up differently day to day, and we deeply honor your needs. You can simply arrive and rest on your mat to be in community with other grievers, as you listen and visualize the movements/techniques in your mind. Tears are always welcome and tissues will be provided.

Come as you are. There is a place for you here.

Please Note: This workshop is not a replacement for individual therapy and counseling.

Testimonial:

The class really met the need for support and a feeling of community for people going through loss. I thought the session was really nicely facilitated with thoughtfulness and grace - just lovely. Emily was terrific - compassionate, caring, supportive and down to earth, really met the needs of all of us in session.

- Andrea

About Emily LeBar:

Emily has an extensive history of personal grief, including the loss of a parent at a young age. In addition to Emily’s 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training certification, she has also completed a Grief Yoga Teacher Training and is currently enrolled in a Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher Training. Emily has found emotional support through her yoga practice, and over the years has attained skills and knowledge to help others move with their grief. Through her teaching, Emily reminds you that you are held, supported, and above all else: not alone.

Please bring your own mat to class.

Join us to learn more about how to plan for your birth. We will talk about birth preferences and why it is important to think about these now as well as the best way to share them with your medical provider. We will also discuss options you may have and little things to consider now that can make all the difference for a more easeful birth experience.

$35 per couple