A mindful, gentle approach to movement and stillness, fostering a deep connection between mind and body. Explore intentional stretching and contracting movements, ease into restorative and yin-inspired yoga poses, and during times of stillness, receive hands-on Reiki energy to enhance your healing experience and encourage the flow of fresh, revived energy. 

Shake loose from the slumber of winter and prepare for the energy of spring. Meet the season of clearing space, rooting, and blossoming toward a fuller expression of yourself, just like flowers, trees and wildlife will be doing all around us. Using sound bowls, gongs and other instruments, we will rest our nerves to prepare to receive and engage with spring more authentically. Leave feeling rejuvenated, refreshed, and renewed, ready for the new beginnings that spring offers. 

The shoulders are the most mobile joint in the human body, but when joint function is overly focused on mobility, stability is sacrificed as a result, and if weight bearing through the arms outside of yoga practice is not part of a yoga practitioner's repertoire, it's quite common to develop shoulder issues over time. Join Dr. C to learn more about your shoulder structure, strengths, and weaknesses, and learn to sustain a regular yoga practice for years to come. 

This workshop event is cancelled. We hope to offer it again in the Spring quarter

Auricular acupuncture involves the stimulation of specific points on the ear, which can help unblock qi (energy) in the body's meridians (energy channels) and may help with an array of conditions, including orthopedic pain, insomnia, depression and anxiety, indigestion, and more. Join the communal space, cozy with quiet voices and relaxing music, to receive a 30-minute auricular acupuncture treatment of your choice,  which will include 6-12 sterile hair-thin needles inserted into various points in your ear. One of the oldest specialized medical therapies, acupuncture dates back over 3,000 years, and is widely regarded as a wonderful tool for healing. 

As we settle into winter, this practice will allow for deep rest for mind, body and spirit - individually and collectively.  Using sound bowls, gongs, other instruments and silence, this class will be the best gift you can give yourself - a long winter's nap.  Or at least a deep meditation session....

Mindfulness, or mind-training, is the practice of being awake. By training up our ability to closely watch our mind, we become intimate with our suffering, our habitual patterns of grasping and avoiding, all the while opening a doorway to personal insight. Only when we know ourselves deeply can we relax reactive habits and live with a more open-heart. In this 4-week series, you'll practice a variety of traditional mindfulness meditation methods that calm the mind and relax the body, improve focus and concentration, develop an accepting and resilient orientation towards life's challenges, and cultivate an open-hearted and friendly attitude towards yourself and others. 

During this community clinic patients will choose from one of two treatments: one to reduce stress, or one to boost energy. In community acupuncture, many people are treated simultaneously in one large room, thus making this type of medicine more accessible to more people. Slots begin on the half hour.

Throughout human history, people have gathered together for contemplative mindfulness in times of jubilation and sorrow. Now is no different. Each monthly meditation session will include centering, presentation of the day's focus, guided meditation, silence or journaling, group discussion, and a "Zen in Ten" movement/breath practice. Attend a la carte or all four - your choice!  

During this community clinic patients will choose from one of two treatments: one to reduce stress, or one to boost energy. In community acupuncture, many people are treated simultaneously in one large room, thus making this type of medicine more accessible to more people. Slots begin on the half hour.

Ideal for anyone with tight hamstrings, sciatica, or back pain. The focus will be on isolating the backs of the legs and using yoga therapeutic techniques to bring about a greater range of motion and flexibility to the hamstrings, which can decrease any overcompensation made by the spine – often the culprit of hip strain and chronic low back pain.

During this community clinic patients will choose from one of two treatments: one to reduce stress, or one to boost energy. In community acupuncture, many people are treated simultaneously in one large room, thus making this type of medicine more accessible to more people. 

A mindful, gentle approach to movement and stillness, fostering a deep connection between mind and body. Explore intentional stretching and contracting movements, ease into restorative and yin-inspired yoga poses, and during times of stillness, receive hands-on Reiki energy to enhance your healing experience and encourage the flow of fresh, revived energy. 

Join Rixie to learn techniques to create a healthy balance of flexibility and strength in the feet, to help with some common issues including plantar fasciitis, bunions and hammer toes, and to learn simple and lively practices that you can take home and practice regularly. 

Amir will teach you how to create a customized routine to address your specific low back dysfunctions and related pains.  He'll review the anatomy of the lower back and sacroiliac joint, as well as common misalignments, muscles spasms, compression, and disc issues. Using yoga therapeutics, as well as techniques from Egoscue, Somatics, and Thai Yoga Massage, Amir will offer tools to self-evaluate and find ease from both chronic and acute conditions.

THIS SERIES IS FULL! PLEASE MESSAGE US IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN A FUTURE SERIES. Mindfulness, or mind-training, is the practice of being awake. By training up our ability to closely watch our mind, we become intimate with our suffering, our habitual patterns of grasping and avoiding, all the while opening a doorway to personal insight. Only when we know ourselves deeply can we relax reactive habits and live with a more open-heart. In this 4-week series, you'll learn to practice a variety of traditional mindfulness meditation methods that calm the mind and relax the body, improve focus and concentration, develop an accepting and resilient orientation towards life's challenges, and cultivate an open-hearted and friendly attitude towards yourself and others. 

Gentle, meditative movements, based on ancient practices from China to help bring balance and resilience to the body, breath and mind.

Learn a set of yoga exercises that can reverse an overly rounded upper back.

Slouching or hunching is far from flattering, but more importantly, recent studies are confirming that a hunched posture is associated not only with increased neck tension and impaired mobility but also with increased risk of falls, shortness of breath, heart and lung disease, as well as depression and anxiety. The good news is that a hunched posture (hyperkyphosis) is reversible. Once you learn the key yoga exercises, all you need is 2 yoga blocks and 5-10 minutes a day. 

A very special Sunday afternoon with a gentle flowing yoga practice while live cello music permeates the soundscape. The experience will heighten your awareness and support your mindful presence as you move, breathe, and connect. A great way to bridge a late summer weekend with whatever the week ahead has in store. 

Gain insights into the Ashtanga Yoga lineage and the principles of Mysore-style practice, and learn the tools to establish a daily routine that supports continuous personal development. Great for beginners curious about Ashtanga Yoga!

Join Chynna and Jarrick for a deeply relaxing sound bath session to create space for exploration of the duality between movement and stillness, and between silence and sound both internally and externally. With the breath, tap into the nervous systems to settle the MindSpace and the body to facilitate a deeper state of clarity, focus and relaxation in the midst of gongs, crystal bowls, and singing bowls. 

Learn about Traditional Chinese Medicine's Five Element Theory, and practice corresponding gentle movements to bring balance and harmony into our complex lives.

The psoas is arguably the most influential skeletal and postural muscle of the body. It links the spine, diaphragm, and legs, acting as a messenger between the inner self and the outer world. While the psoas muscle is extraordinarily sensitive and responsive, we often find it difficult to feel or locate it within the body, and often it is the culprit for chronic hip pain, back pain, and digestive issues. Amir's workshop can help you learn how to maintain proper flexibility and functionality of the psoas, and create a psoas maintenance routine. Suitable for all people - no yoga experience necessary.

Join Chynna and Jarrick for a deeply relaxing sound bath session to create space for exploration of the duality between movement and stillness, and between silence and sound both internally and externally. With the breath, tap into the nervous systems to settle the MindSpace and the body to facilitate a deeper state of clarity, focus and relaxation in the midst of gongs, crystal bowls, and singing bowls. 

Did you know that you SHOULD be able to engage your core while maintaining your lumbar lordosis? What’s a “lumbar lordosis” you ask? Do you ever constantly hear yoga teachers say, “engage your core to protect your spine.”? But you’re not sure why your spine needs protecting or how to engage your core? If you’ve asked yourself any of these questions, this workshop is for you!

This special collaboration between Sun & Moon and Soul Fire Experiences is hosted by Arielle (aka DJ Electro-cute), a local DJ, conscious curator, and avid ecstatic dancer with a passion for creating spaces for people to connect to their bodies, community, and joyful expression. The event begins with an embodiment warmup to get us tapped into our bodies, goes straight into dance meditation with a live DJ, and cools down with a sound healing experience. This will be a two-room experience with an additional chill-out room for participants who would like to relax, have a chat, tea, and enjoy some offerings from curated vendors.