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ZYC EVENTS & YACEP WORKSHOPS 

Sign in to register for the both in person and live stream  for events and Yoga Alliance Continuing Education interactive workshops in advance, class sizes may be limited so that instructors can provide individual attention to students. See our Live Streaming page for help.

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All Levels Slow Flow Yoga and Sound Bath

All Levels Slow Flow Yoga and Sound Bath

Join Terri Battaglia, RYT-200

RESCHEDULED

NEW DATE: Saturday, March 25th

Time:  1pm-2:15pm

Cost: $25.00

 

Enjoy an All Levels Yoga Flow with śavasana followed by a 15 minute sound bath meditation. Experience the healing benefits of listening to the soothing sounds of various crystal sound bowls. Crystal sound bowls have been known to reduce stress and anxiety, promote deep relaxation, increase mental clarity, and much more. Sound bath may be enjoyed while lying down or in a seated meditation position. All levels welcome

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YOGA NIDRA ~ In-Person

Join Courtney  CarssowRYT-200, 

DATE: Friday, March 31st, 6:30- 7:30pm

Cost:  $25.00

 

Join Courtney as she takes you through a beautifully guided Yoga Nidra. Yoga Nidra is an evidence-based meditation, relaxation and healing protocol. The practice enables you to deeply calm your nervous system, integrate difficult thoughts & emotions, and offers a portal for awakening to your essential nature. The class will begin short orientation to the theme/topic of practice. After the guided meditation, we come back together for community and connection to complete our time together.  Please register early, in-person is limited, no refunds for non-attendan

 All levels welcome.

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The Art of Joy & Bonsai Mini Retreat 

In-Person 

The Art of Joy & Bonsai Mini Retreat

Join Christine Donovan, ERYT-500 , YACEP

Date:  Saturday,  April 29th; Time: 1:30pm  to 5pm

Cost $45  ​

Relating to the present moment with joy is a choice we can make. Discovering this can change our lives. Whether we are paying careful attention to small joyful states when they arise, reflecting on them with gratitude or feeling the delight of living with integrity, we can access joy by shifting the focus of our awareness to what uplifts the heart - directing the mind towards the healing energy of joy.

Mini retreat participants will deeply explore The Art of Joy and happiness in their lives as well explore The Art of Bonzai..  

Activities in this mini-retreat:  

  • The  Art of Bonzai, by planting growing and caring for Bonzai Tree

  • Teachings on The Art of  Creating Joy  

  • Gentle Yoga Class 

  • Cultivating our Inner Garden  Meditation 

  • Weather & Time  Permitting Nature Walk at Lake Pine.

  • Green, Chai & Chamomile Lemon Tea & Community

Please register early, class size is limited, no refunds for nonattendance. Bonzai Tree Planting Supplies & Materials & Tea Time treats will be provided but you can bring a special snack with you as well.

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Full Moon Yoga Event, Vesak, Buddha Day

In-Person event at new studio location

Full Moon Yoga Event, Vesak, Buddha Day

Join Christine Donovan, E-RYT-500 , YACEP

Date & Time: May 5th, 6:30pm- 8:30

Cost: $30

 Join us in celebrating the  Full Moon in May is called Vesak, and is celebrated as the time that marks the birth, enlightenment and death of the Gautama Buddha. Informally referred to as “Buddha’s Birthday”& Buddha Day. In celebration  we will focus on Buddhist teachings, discussion of  living intentionally and defining our personal values, while  creating a Lantern of Intentions & Values that will help support us.

  • Talk on Buddha & Buddhist teachings

  • Creating  an Origami Paper Lantern to Light

  • Enjoy a 60 minute Slow Flow Yoga Session

  •  20 Minute Meditation

  • Green, Chai & Chamomile Lemon Tea & Community

Please register early, class size is limited, no refunds or recordings for nonattendance.  

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Prāṇāyāma, Mantra, Dhyāna & Dharmamegha Samādhi 

Prāṇāyāma, Mantra, Dhyāna & Dharmamegha Samādhi 

2 Sessions $70 Both Sessions

   Friday, May 12th,  6 - 7:30 pm "Prāṇāyāma, Singing Resolution & Meditation"  $38 Friday Session Only

   Saturday, May 13th,  12 - 1:30 pm "Mantra, Singing Resolution & Meditation"  $38 Saturday Session Only

 

Experience the transformative power of yoga with Michael Johnson, ERYT-500, in this workshop featuring Prāṇāyāma, Mantra, Dhyāna & Dharmamegha Samādhi.  Learn breathing techniques, sing mantras, and practice concentration and meditation to calm your mind and reduce stress.  Discover a method for transforming negative patterns into positive ones and find inner peace and balance. Join us for this enriching and rejuvenating yoga experience.  All levels welcome.

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Mindfulness & Meditation 4 Week Series

In- Person & Live Stream Online. YACEP

Live Stream Mindfulness & Meditation: 4 Week Series

Christine Donovan, ERYT-500, YACEP

Live Stream Online

TBA

Time: TBA

Cost $108. YACEP  15 hours Credit

 

This 4 week course is designed to help participants guide, understand and cultivate a daily meditation practice, learn four traditional meditations practices and various mindfulness practices that can be taken off the mat into life.  Each session will include gentle somatic movements  to bring moment-to-moment awareness focusing on felt senses,  the subtle energies breath, and the encouragement of a kinder, more compassionate way of relating to their mind and body.

During this 4 week course participants will:

  • Learn  4 traditional meditation techniques

  • Receive daily emails during the course to with Mindfulness Practices to explore and support for their meditation practice.

  • Increase ability to relax while resting in the present moment.

  • Improve ability to cope with stressful situations.

  • Release tensions and increase energy through gentle yoga movements and breathing exercises.

  • Cultivate skills in being present to bring more joy, creativity, and happiness into life.

No refunds or recordings  will be provided for nonattendance. Class size is limited. Required attendance, homework and reading for YACEP credits: How to Train a Wild Elephant, by Jan Chozen Bays MD  available on Amazon.

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The Mindful Practice of Yin 2 Session Series

In-Person, YACEP

The Mindful Practice of Yin Yoga In Person, Two Sessions

Join Christine Donovan ERYT-500, YACEP 

Dates & Times: TBA

Cost: $108,  YACEP   15 hours credit


“We do not use the body to get into the pose,

we use the pose to get into the body” -Bernie Clark


Yin Yoga, known as the “quiet practice” is an introspective and deeply therapeutic style of yoga that works the deep fascia networks (connective tissue) of the body with passive, longer-held postures. The depth and slowness of this practice offers you a chance to turn inward and nurture your innate ability to be calm, quiet, and clear. It is a practice in stillness, patience, and non-reactivity.  
Over the Two Session series we will cover:

  • Theory of Yin Yoga, New Perspectives & Key mindfulness practices and how to cultivate them in your personal practice and daily life

  • Yin Yoga, pranayama, and meditation practice

  • Green, Chai & Chamomile Lemon Tea & Community

Class size is limited.  No refunds or recordings will be provided for non-attendance.  Required attendance, homework and reading for YACEP credit hours: The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga: The Philosophy and Practice of Yin Yoga by Bernie Clark available on Amazon.

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Chakra Energy Workshop Series

Forth Chakra, Anahata (Heart) Chakra

Join Christine Donovan, E-RYT-500, YACEP

DATE TBA

Cost:  $25.00

Session 4 - Forth Chakra, Anahata (Heart) Chakra 
Open your heart to the now!
In this class, you will attain a fundamental understanding of the Anahata (Heart) Chakra,  exploring it through a Gentle Yoga  Flow designed to open and balance your heart chakra, we'll explore the properties of this energy center, ending with heart chakra meditation. All levels welcome.  

During our  time together we will explore:​

  • Anahata (Heart) Chakra Gentle Flow - Opening & Balancing

  • Heart Chakra Meditation

  • Heart Chakra Teachings

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4 Week Series: The Art of Transforming  Suffering

In-Person 

Join Christine Donovan, E-RYT-500 , YACEP

Date & Time: Fridays, Mar. 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th   1pm-3pm

Cost $158  YACEP 15 Credits ​

In life, we constantly experience the changing nature of mind and body and our environment - the people and places around us. We experience lightness, joy, happiness, excitement, equanimity and moments of darkness, pain, grief, stress, depression, and anxiety. This 4 week course is designed to help participants understand suffering and the processes of transformation.  

Exploring how  breathing exercises, mindfulness practices, deep relaxation and concentration will allows us to embrace emotional and physical pain, and transform it to bring about a sense of relief, freedom and clarity into our everyday lives. 

During this 4 week course participants will:

  • Guided meditation geared specifically for transformation 

  • Receive daily emails with Mindfulness Practices for inspiration.

  • Improve ability to transform suffering.

  • Release tensions and increase energy through gentle yoga movements and breathing exercises.

  • Mindfulness exercises for transformations..

Please register early, class size is limited, no refunds or recordings for nonattendance.  You must attend class for YACEP credits,  homework, and recommended reading: "No Mud, No Lotus" by Thich Nhat Hanh

Sound Bath.jpeg

All Levels Slow Flow Yoga and Sound Bath

All Levels Slow Flow Yoga and Sound Bath

Join Terri Battaglia, RYT-200

RESCHEDULED

NEW DATE: Saturday, March 25th

Time:  1pm-2:15pm

Cost: $25.00

 

Enjoy an All Levels Yoga Flow with śavasana followed by a 15 minute sound bath meditation. Experience the healing benefits of listening to the soothing sounds of various crystal sound bowls. Crystal sound bowls have been known to reduce stress and anxiety, promote deep relaxation, increase mental clarity, and much more. Sound bath may be enjoyed while lying down or in a seated meditation position. All levels welcome

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YOGA NIDRA ~ In-Person

Join Courtney  CarssowRYT-200, 

DATE: Friday, March 31st, 6:30- 7:30pm

Cost:  $25.00

 

Join Courtney as she takes you through a beautifully guided Yoga Nidra. Yoga Nidra is an evidence-based meditation, relaxation and healing protocol. The practice enables you to deeply calm your nervous system, integrate difficult thoughts & emotions, and offers a portal for awakening to your essential nature. The class will begin short orientation to the theme/topic of practice. After the guided meditation, we come back together for community and connection to complete our time together.  Please register early, in-person is limited, no refunds for non-attendan

 All levels welcome.

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Full Moon Yoga & Sound Bath Event

In-Person event at new studio location

Full Moon Yoga  & Sound Bath Event, Vesak, Buddha Day

Join Christine Donovan, E-RYT-500 , YACEP

Date & Time: May 5th, 6:30pm- 8:30

Cost: $30

 Join us in celebrating the  Full Moon in May is called Vesak, celebrated as the time that marks the birth, enlightenment and death of the Gautama Buddha. Informally referred to as “Buddha’s Birthday”& Buddha Day. In celebration  we will focus on Buddhist teachings, discussion of  living intentionally and defining our personal values, while  creating a Lantern of Intentions & Values that will help support us.

  • Talk on Buddhist teachings of Compassion & Loving-Kindness

  • Creating  an Origami Paper Lantern to Light

  • Enjoy a 60 minute Slow Gentle Flow Yoga Session

  •  20 Minute Sound Bath Meditation

  • Green, Chai & Chamomile Lemon Tea & Community

Please register early, class size is limited, no refunds or recordings for nonattendance.  

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Prānāyāma, Mantra, Dhyāna & Dharmamegha Samādhi 

Pranayama, Mantra & Dharmamegha Samādhi 

2 Sessions $70 Both Sessions

   Friday, May 12th,  6 - 7:30 pm "Prānāyāma, Singing Resolution & Meditation"  $38 Friday Session Only

 Saturday, May 13th,  12 - 1:30 pm "Mantra, Singing Resolution & Meditation"  $38 Saturday Session Only

 

Experience the transformative power of yoga with Michael Johnson, ERYT-500, in this workshop featuring Prāṇāyāma, Mantra, Dhyāna & Dharmamegha Samādhi.  Learn breathing techniques, sing mantras, and practice concentration and meditation to calm your mind and reduce stress.  Discover a method for transforming negative patterns into positive ones and find inner peace and balance. Join us for this enriching and rejuvenating yoga experience.  All levels welcome.

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Prānāyāma, Mantra, & Dharmamegha Samādhi 

Prānāyāma, Mantra & Dharmamegha Samādhi 

2 Sessions $70 Both Sessions

   Friday, May 12th,  6 - 7:30 pm "Pranayama, Singing Resolution & Meditation"  $38 Friday Session Only

 Saturday, May 13th,  12 - 1:30 pm "Mantra, Singing Resolution & Meditation"  $38 Saturday Session Only

 

Experience the transformative power of yoga with Michael Johnson, ERYT-500, in this workshop featuring Prānāyāma, Mantra, Dhyāna & Dharmamegha Samādhi.  Learn breathing techniques, sing mantras, and practice concentration and meditation to calm your mind and reduce stress.  Discover a method for transforming negative patterns into positive ones and find inner peace and balance. Join us for this enriching and rejuvenating yoga experience.  All levels welcome.

Michael Johnson 3-22-23.jpeg

Prānāyāma, Mantra, Dhyāna & Dharmamegha Samādhi 

Prānāyāma, Mantra, Dhyāna & Dharmamegha Samādhi 

2 Sessions $70 Both Sessions

   Friday, May 12th,  6 - 7:30 pm "Prānāyāma, Singing Resolution & Meditation"  $38 Friday Session Only

 Saturday, May 13th,  12 - 1:30 pm "Mantra, Singing Resolution & Meditation"  $38 Saturday Session Only

 

Experience the transformative power of yoga with Michael Johnson, ERYT-500, in this workshop featuring Prāṇāyāma, Mantra, Dhyāna & Dharmamegha Samādhi.  Learn breathing techniques, sing mantras, and practice concentration and meditation to calm your mind and reduce stress.  Discover a method for transforming negative patterns into positive ones and find inner peace and balance. Join us for this enriching and rejuvenating yoga experience.  All levels welcome.

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Mindfulness & Meditation 4 Week Series

In- Person YACEP

Live Stream Mindfulness & Meditation: 4 Week Series

Christine Donovan, ERYT-500, YACEP

April 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th

Time: 1:00pm - 2:30

Cost $108. YACEP  15 hours Credit

 

This 4 week course is designed to help participants guide, understand and cultivate a daily meditation practice, learn four traditional meditations practices and various mindfulness practices that can be taken off the mat into life.  Each session will include gentle somatic movements  to bring moment-to-moment awareness focusing on felt senses,  the subtle energies breath, and the encouragement of a kinder, more compassionate way of relating to their mind and body.

During this 4 week course participants will:

  • Learn  4 traditional meditation techniques

  • Receive daily emails during the course to with Mindfulness Practices to explore and support for their meditation practice.

  • Increase ability to relax while resting in the present moment.

  • Improve ability to cope with stressful situations.

  • Release tensions and increase energy through gentle yoga movements and breathing exercises.

  • Cultivate skills in being present to bring more joy, creativity, and happiness into life.

No refunds or recordings  will be provided for nonattendance. Class size is limited. Required attendance, homework and reading for YACEP credits: How to Train a Wild Elephant, by Jan Chozen Bays MD  available on Amazon.

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The Mindful Practice of Yin 2 Session Series

In-Person, YACEP

The Mindful Practice of Yin Yoga In Person, Two Sessions

Join Christine Donovan ERYT-500, YACEP 

Dates & Times: TBA

Cost: $108,  YACEP   15 hours credit


“We do not use the body to get into the pose,

we use the pose to get into the body” -Bernie Clark


Yin Yoga, known as the “quiet practice” is an introspective and deeply therapeutic style of yoga that works the deep fascia networks (connective tissue) of the body with passive, longer-held postures. The depth and slowness of this practice offers you a chance to turn inward and nurture your innate ability to be calm, quiet, and clear. It is a practice in stillness, patience, and non-reactivity.  
Over the Two Session series we will cover:

  • Theory of Yin Yoga, New Perspectives & Key mindfulness practices and how to cultivate them in your personal practice and daily life

  • Yin Yoga, pranayama, and meditation practice

  • Green, Chai & Chamomile Lemon Tea & Community

Class size is limited.  No refunds or recordings will be provided for non-attendance.  Required attendance, homework and reading for YACEP credit hours: The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga: The Philosophy and Practice of Yin Yoga by Bernie Clark available on Amazon.

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The Art of Joy & Bonsai Mini Retreat 

In-Person 

The Art of Joy & Bonsai Mini Retreat

Join Christine Donovan, ERYT-500 , YACEP

Date:  TBA

Cost $45  ​

Relating to the present moment with joy is a choice we can make. Discovering this can change our lives. Whether we are paying careful attention to small joyful states when they arise, reflecting on them with gratitude or feeling the delight of living with integrity, we can access joy by shifting the focus of our awareness to what uplifts the heart - directing the mind towards the healing energy of joy.

Mini retreat participants will deeply explore The Art of Joy and happiness in their lives as well explore The Art of Bonzai..  

Activities in this mini-retreat:  

  • The  Art of Bonzai, by planting growing and caring for Bonzai Tree

  • Teachings on The Art of  Creating Joy  

  • Gentle Yoga Class 

  • Cultivating our Inner Garden  Meditation 

  • Weather & Time  Permitting Nature Walk at Lake Pine.

  • Green, Chai & Chamomile Lemon Tea & Community

Please register early, class size is limited, no refunds for nonattendance. Bonzai Tree Planting Supplies & Materials & Tea Time treats will be provided but you can bring a special snack with you as well.

Charkras_edited.jpg

Chakra Energy Workshop Series

Forth Chakra, Anahata (Heart) Chakra

Join Christine Donovan, E-RYT-500, YACEP

DATE TBA

Cost:  $25.00

Session 4 - Forth Chakra, Anahata (Heart) Chakra 
Open your heart to the now!
In this class, you will attain a fundamental understanding of the Anahata (Heart) Chakra,  exploring it through a Gentle Yoga  Flow designed to open and balance your heart chakra, we'll explore the properties of this energy center, ending with heart chakra meditation. All levels welcome.  

During our  time together we will explore:​

  • Anahata (Heart) Chakra Gentle Flow - Opening & Balancing

  • Heart Chakra Meditation

  • Heart Chakra Teachings

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4 Week Series: The Art of Transforming  Suffering

In-Person 

Join Christine Donovan, E-RYT-500 , YACEP

Date & Time: Fridays, Mar. 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th   1pm-3pm

Cost $158  YACEP 15 Credits ​

In life, we constantly experience the changing nature of mind and body and our environment - the people and places around us. We experience lightness, joy, happiness, excitement, equanimity and moments of darkness, pain, grief, stress, depression, and anxiety. This 4 week course is designed to help participants understand suffering and the processes of transformation.  

Exploring how  breathing exercises, mindfulness practices, deep relaxation and concentration will allows us to embrace emotional and physical pain, and transform it to bring about a sense of relief, freedom and clarity into our everyday lives. 

During this 4 week course participants will:

  • Guided meditation geared specifically for transformation 

  • Receive daily emails with Mindfulness Practices for inspiration.

  • Improve ability to transform suffering.

  • Release tensions and increase energy through gentle yoga movements and breathing exercises.

  • Mindfulness exercises for transformations..

Please register early, class size is limited, no refunds or recordings for nonattendance.  You must attend class for YACEP credits,  homework, and recommended reading: "No Mud, No Lotus" by Thich Nhat Hanh

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