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Workshops

Workshops

All our instructors are eligible Continuing Education providers through Yoga Alliance. Let us know if you would like a CE certificate for the hours.

Download the flyer for Winter to Spring Term offerings here.

For the Anatomy Weekend flyer, click here.

MINI SERIES: Moving Toward Pranayama with Beth – Extended again!

Thursdays, Mar. 28, Apr. 4 & 18, May 2, 16 & 30, June 13

9:30 am – 10:30 am

Levels 2 & up

Beth Paxson

Drop-in: $24
4 weeks: $75
6 weeks: $110

In-Studio Only. This Series of the Month has been extended again and will now run every other Thursday through Spring Term. Register at the bottom of this page or sign up here for individual classes. You can start anytime or choose the dates that work for you.

The Sanskrit word Pranayama comes from Prana (life energy) and Ayama (to extend, draw out). The practice of Pranayama dates back to ancient India and the origins of yoga.

All forms of yoga and meditation use breath awareness to help quiet the mind and bring your attention into the present. To prepare for pranayama we will explore what poses help open the body and mind to the breathing practice. We will also look at setting up props to create an easy posture for the breathing practice.

MINI SERIES: Beginning Iyengar Yoga with Karen – Extended through Spring Term!

Fridays, Apr. 12, 19, 26 & May 3
Fridays, May 10 – 31

10:15 am – 11:15 am

PYC Levels 3 & up

Karen Hearn

$75

Suitable for beginners and those with little or no experience in the Iyengar method. Foundational poses are clearly and carefully introduced to develop strength, flexibility, and body awareness in the students. Props and modifications will be given as needed.

The focus will be on standing poses, basic alignment, and breath awareness in asana. Props and modifications will be made available as needed.

Join us and challenge yourself to experience the poses in a new and thought provoking way!

SPECIAL FOCUS: Hips: Balancing Strength & Flexibility with Denise

Saturday, April 13

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

All Levels

Denise Jones

$50

Following a hip replacement in January, Denise will teach a special focus class on hips. Yoga practitioners frequently work on opening the hips, when building strength is more often what is needed. We will explore yoga asanas and other movements to build strength and range of motion that will bring stability.

Props: 2 blocks, blanket, chair and bolster or 2 additional blankets

MINI SERIES: Exploring Balance with Hope – Returning in May

Saturdays, May 4 – 25

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

All Levels 

Hope Fyfield

$75

In this 4-week series, we’ll build a clear understanding of balance through practice. We will progress through core strength and balance during movement to holding progressively more challenging poses. Open to all levels.

ANATOMY OVERVIEW & PRACTICE: Foot, Ankle, Knee & Hip

April 20 & May 18

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Levels 3 & up

Beth Paxson

$50 each
$300 for the bundle

Beth will present an anatomy overview of the foot, ankle, knee, and hip followed by a fun and functional asana practice. This class is great for anyone interested in learning more about anatomy, and an ideal, practical review for students who have already completed anatomy weekends or workshops.

Cancellation Policy:

We have a 24-hour cancellation policy for workshops and other special events. You must cancel 24 hours prior to the event for a refund to your Mindbody Online account at Paxson Yoga Center.