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Free Form Improv Drum Circle - 2nd Fridays with Merging Hearts
Come and have some fun beating on your drum, dance if you get the chance, chant if your spirit moves you. Join us for a drum circle at Yoga Central the second Friday of the month (6:45-8pm), running through the winter months. These are donation-based sessions. Please bring your own drum or percussion instrument. Be creative: a plastic egg partially filled with raw lentils, rice, or beans makes a great homemade percussion instrument!
Drum circles have a rich history in all cultures of providing a meditative way to relax at the end of the day. Join us for a fun community-building drum circle.
It is helpful if you pre-register for free, and have an account with your e-mail address and phone number, then we can contact you with important details, or any changes.
Led by Sally and Heather.
Free, or make a donation at the event!
Drum circles have a rich history in all cultures of providing a meditative way to relax at the end of the day. Join us for a fun community-building drum circle.
It is helpful if you pre-register for free, and have an account with your e-mail address and phone number, then we can contact you with important details, or any changes.
Led by Sally and Heather.
Free, or make a donation at the event!
Chakra Fridays with Paisley - starts Fri, Mar 14
Join Paisley Parvati Devi for this special class on select Fridays throughout the year!
We will focus on one Chakra per class and explore asanas (poses), pranayama (breathwork), meditation, mudras (hand gestures), and mantra (sound) to balance each energy center. Classes are from 4 - 5:30pm at The Yoga Place.
This class is a great way to learn more about each of your Seven Energy Centers:
March 14th - Root Chakra
April 11th - Sacral Chakra
June 13th - Solar Plexus Chakra
July 11th - Heart Chakra
August 15th - Throat Chakra
September 12th - Crown Chakra **Note: This session will exceptionally be held from 3-4:30pm at Yoga Central.**
October 10th - Third Eye Chakra
November 14th - All Seven Chakras
$11 per class, or attend all eight classes for $77.
Free for YTT students as an optional part of the YTT curriculum.
We will focus on one Chakra per class and explore asanas (poses), pranayama (breathwork), meditation, mudras (hand gestures), and mantra (sound) to balance each energy center. Classes are from 4 - 5:30pm at The Yoga Place.
This class is a great way to learn more about each of your Seven Energy Centers:
March 14th - Root Chakra
April 11th - Sacral Chakra
June 13th - Solar Plexus Chakra
July 11th - Heart Chakra
August 15th - Throat Chakra
September 12th - Crown Chakra **Note: This session will exceptionally be held from 3-4:30pm at Yoga Central.**
October 10th - Third Eye Chakra
November 14th - All Seven Chakras
$11 per class, or attend all eight classes for $77.
Free for YTT students as an optional part of the YTT curriculum.
T'ai Chi for Health & Relaxation with Laura - Ongoing Series
T'ai Chi Ch'uan is literally translated as “supreme ultimate boxing”. The “supreme ultimate” part refers to the Chinese concept of the origin of the universe. Out of the infinite potential of the void arises the dual principles of yin and yang. Yang being the male, warm, forceful, light principle, and Yin being the female, cool, yielding, dark principle. Neither one of these principles is superior to the other, and both are necessary because each contains some of the other. They are two sides of the same coin. The yin-yang symbol is also a symbol of T'ai Chi. T'ai Chi Ch'uan is a harmonious dance of yin and yang sometimes referred to as “meditation in motion”.
T’ai Chi was originally practiced as a martial art emphasizing strength and speed. Through time it has evolved into a gentle form of exercise that can be practiced by people of all ages. It consists of a sequence of movements that are performed slowly, softly and gracefully with smooth, even transitions.
This is a six week series with classes meeting once per week: The cost is $65 per person
T’ai Chi was originally practiced as a martial art emphasizing strength and speed. Through time it has evolved into a gentle form of exercise that can be practiced by people of all ages. It consists of a sequence of movements that are performed slowly, softly and gracefully with smooth, even transitions.
This is a six week series with classes meeting once per week: The cost is $65 per person
Qigong Stretch & Tone with Laura - Ongoing Series
Qigong (pronounced “chee gung”) is an ancient Chinese method of improving health and enhancing vitality. In this class we will use a variety of gentle exercises to gather, store, cleanse, strengthen and circulate vital energy (Qi). Gentle stretches and strength building movements are part of this practice. Release stress and increase energy as you coordinate breath with movement and intention.
This class meets once a week for 6 weeks.
This class meets once a week for 6 weeks.
Subtle Body Anatomy & Neuroscience - Sun, Aug 17
You know about the physical body of course, and you have heard the concept of the “soul,” which is sometimes called the causal body, but have you ever heard of the subtle body?
Yes! We have another body that is made of entirely of energy, and like the physical body, it has its own anatomy. Chakras are like the vital organs of the subtle body, nadis are like the nerves, and the koshas constitute what is sometimes called an “aura.”
Just as we tend to the health of the physical body, it is important to take good care of our subtle body for optimal quality of life. So when we talk about “aligning the chakras,” we are pointing to a process that is actually specific, palpable, and even scientific! This is why practices like Yoga, Ayurveda, and Tantra are considered “Vedic Sciences.”
During this workshop, we will discover the basic anatomy of the subtle body, and how it relates to the physical body, the breath, and the mind. We will learn about the physical body's nervous system, which parellels the subtle body's primary energy channels, kundalini shakti, and the inner Divine Masculine and Divine Feminine.
Then, we will do a deep dive on the seven Chakras and their physical, energetic, and spiritual qualities. Receive Paisley's hand illustrated Chakra worksheets and follow along as we learn together. Leave feeling empowered with a deeper understanding of yourself!
This class includes an experiential component: Yoga poses, breath work, and guided meditation. Please bring your mat, props if you'd like, as well as a notebook, and anything else you would like in order to be comfy!
$40 (or free for YTT students)
Yes! We have another body that is made of entirely of energy, and like the physical body, it has its own anatomy. Chakras are like the vital organs of the subtle body, nadis are like the nerves, and the koshas constitute what is sometimes called an “aura.”
Just as we tend to the health of the physical body, it is important to take good care of our subtle body for optimal quality of life. So when we talk about “aligning the chakras,” we are pointing to a process that is actually specific, palpable, and even scientific! This is why practices like Yoga, Ayurveda, and Tantra are considered “Vedic Sciences.”
During this workshop, we will discover the basic anatomy of the subtle body, and how it relates to the physical body, the breath, and the mind. We will learn about the physical body's nervous system, which parellels the subtle body's primary energy channels, kundalini shakti, and the inner Divine Masculine and Divine Feminine.
Then, we will do a deep dive on the seven Chakras and their physical, energetic, and spiritual qualities. Receive Paisley's hand illustrated Chakra worksheets and follow along as we learn together. Leave feeling empowered with a deeper understanding of yourself!
This class includes an experiential component: Yoga poses, breath work, and guided meditation. Please bring your mat, props if you'd like, as well as a notebook, and anything else you would like in order to be comfy!
$40 (or free for YTT students)
Heavy Metal Yoga
A fusion of vinyasa, power yoga, martial arts, and intuitive movement set to a selection of heavy metal and adjacent genres, hand selected by MJ and their cohort of yoga metalheads. There will be an opportunity to mosh - please have fun and go crazy but be respectful of the space and others (ie. no throwing objects or bumping anyone towards the windows).Please bring a towel, water, comfy clothes, and your indomitable spirit. Please inform MJ prior to class if you have any restrictions or injuries so they can help you modify.
Be Still & Know - Annual Silent Retreat - Sept 12-14
Join us for a classical Yoga-Ashram style retreat designed to help you re-discover the sacred silence within, and to connect profoundly with your authentic Self. Bring bedding to stay overnight at Yoga Central, or commute from home. Our silent retreats focus on the wisdom teachings of Yoga, and Yogic practices to help you both experience and sustain inner connection and awareness. This retreat is offered on a donation-only basis, and is open to all seekers of all traditions.
Swami Sankarananda is a monk of the Sivananda order, a teacher of Yoga, and a pilgrim for peace. He walked a pilgrimage for 2.5 years, including coast to coast in 2014. He shares an ancient knowledge of Yoga, and how to lift ourselves from fear to achieve our fullest potential.
~ SCHEDULE ~
Friday, Day 1
3-4:30pm (Optional) All-Levels Yoga Class with Paisley Parvati Devi
4:30-5:30pm Arrival, Check-In
6pm Dinner
7pm Opening Prayer, Introductions, Retreat Overview
7:30pm Satsang (Silence Begins): Silent Meditation, Chanting, Dharma Talk
10pm Lights Out
Saturday, Day 2
5:30am Wake Up Bell
6:15am Satsang
8:15am Break
8:30am Moderate Yoga Asana/ Pranayama Class
10:30am Brunch
11:30am Workshop
12:30pm Individual Sadhana: Spiritual Counseling with Swamiji, Practice Alone, Seva (Service)
4:30pm (Optional) Moderate Yoga Class
6pm Dinner
7pm Peace Chanting
7:30pm Satsang
10pm Lights Out
Sunday, Day 3
5:30am Wake Up Bell
6:15am Satsang
8:15am Break
8:30am Moderate Yoga Asana/ Pranayama Class
10:30am Brunch
11:30am Workshop
12:30pm Peace Walk
2pm Closing Discussions, Prayers & Arati (Silence Ends)
3pm Program Ends
by donation, starting with free
Swami Sankarananda is a monk of the Sivananda order, a teacher of Yoga, and a pilgrim for peace. He walked a pilgrimage for 2.5 years, including coast to coast in 2014. He shares an ancient knowledge of Yoga, and how to lift ourselves from fear to achieve our fullest potential.
~ SCHEDULE ~
Friday, Day 1
3-4:30pm (Optional) All-Levels Yoga Class with Paisley Parvati Devi
4:30-5:30pm Arrival, Check-In
6pm Dinner
7pm Opening Prayer, Introductions, Retreat Overview
7:30pm Satsang (Silence Begins): Silent Meditation, Chanting, Dharma Talk
10pm Lights Out
Saturday, Day 2
5:30am Wake Up Bell
6:15am Satsang
8:15am Break
8:30am Moderate Yoga Asana/ Pranayama Class
10:30am Brunch
11:30am Workshop
12:30pm Individual Sadhana: Spiritual Counseling with Swamiji, Practice Alone, Seva (Service)
4:30pm (Optional) Moderate Yoga Class
6pm Dinner
7pm Peace Chanting
7:30pm Satsang
10pm Lights Out
Sunday, Day 3
5:30am Wake Up Bell
6:15am Satsang
8:15am Break
8:30am Moderate Yoga Asana/ Pranayama Class
10:30am Brunch
11:30am Workshop
12:30pm Peace Walk
2pm Closing Discussions, Prayers & Arati (Silence Ends)
3pm Program Ends
by donation, starting with free
Ayurveda, the "Science of Life" with Paisley - Sat, Oct 11
Ayur means “life” in Sanskrit, and Veda means “science." So, Ayurveda is Yoga's sister “science of life.” Like Yoga, Ayurveda provides a framework for tending to the physical, energetic, and spiritual bodies, and for living a healthy lifestyle in alignment with nature.
In other words, Ayurveda is an ancient system of holistic healing that focuses on improving digestion and correcting imbalances to live a life of ease (rather than dis-ease). It can compliment Western medicine, work with other modalities, or work alone.
Join this introductory workshop to learn about the three doshas, or Ayurvedic mind-body types, and discover your unique constitution. Then we will discuss five Ayurvedic practices that kindle the digestive fire and reduce toxic residue within the body. You will receive several handouts to integrate this information.
Then, we will enjoy lunch together homemade from scratch by Paisley. We will get to try kitchari, a healing Ayurvedic staple dish and complete protein.
$50 per person, Free for YTT students.
In other words, Ayurveda is an ancient system of holistic healing that focuses on improving digestion and correcting imbalances to live a life of ease (rather than dis-ease). It can compliment Western medicine, work with other modalities, or work alone.
Join this introductory workshop to learn about the three doshas, or Ayurvedic mind-body types, and discover your unique constitution. Then we will discuss five Ayurvedic practices that kindle the digestive fire and reduce toxic residue within the body. You will receive several handouts to integrate this information.
Then, we will enjoy lunch together homemade from scratch by Paisley. We will get to try kitchari, a healing Ayurvedic staple dish and complete protein.
$50 per person, Free for YTT students.
Welcome Goddess Grove Holistic Healing Center! Now located inside of Yoga Central
Welcome to The Goddess Grove Holistic Healing, where we believe that true healing starts from within. Our holistic approach combines chiropractic care, yoga, breathwork, energy movement and plant medicine to create a harmonious environment for mind, body, and spirit. With a team of passionate practitioners and a commitment to personalized care, we are here to support your journey towards holistic wellness and self-discovery.
A quick note about our founders, Rabecca and Jessica. Rabecca and Jessica were divinely guided in friendship and soon after, business partnership. The creation of The Goddess Grove has been divinely orchestrated and a gift to dream up for all of its future participants. We are grateful and look forward to being on this journey of life with you.
A quick note about our founders, Rabecca and Jessica. Rabecca and Jessica were divinely guided in friendship and soon after, business partnership. The creation of The Goddess Grove has been divinely orchestrated and a gift to dream up for all of its future participants. We are grateful and look forward to being on this journey of life with you.
Welcome Summer Moon Spa! Now located next door to The Yoga Place
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