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Upcoming Events
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Girish Returns! Mantra Kirtan & Live Music Yoga - Fri May 8 + Sat May 9
Join us for a healing evening of call and response chanting with beloved yogi-musician-author, Girish! Pre-sale tickets $30/$40 after May 7th.
Yoga and live music are a GREAT combination! Let go and let your yoga flow as Kristie leads us through a soul-opening asana practice, infused with the beats and rhythms of Girish's soul stirring tunes. Class ends with a Sanskrit lullaby during Savasana followed by one call and response chant, chai tea and community connection.
Girish, an accomplished musician of many genres, former monk immersed in spiritual practice, loving wordsmith linking lyrics and rhythm in a blissful musical event, sings traditional Sanskrit mantras with a modern, funky, yet deeply devotional twist. Accompanied by his amazing band, Girish invites his audience to participate by singing along, call and response chanting, and dancing. Girish has been recommended by “The Guardian,” “The Oprah Magazine,” “Yoga Journal,” “Spirituality and Health Magazine,” and more. Girish's original music catalog of seven albums is popular in yoga studios and music festivals all over the world, and his book, “Music and Mantras” (Atria/Enliven/Simon and Schuster) continues his work to teach the art of meditation through music, to the world.
Yoga and live music are a GREAT combination! Let go and let your yoga flow as Kristie leads us through a soul-opening asana practice, infused with the beats and rhythms of Girish's soul stirring tunes. Class ends with a Sanskrit lullaby during Savasana followed by one call and response chant, chai tea and community connection.
Girish, an accomplished musician of many genres, former monk immersed in spiritual practice, loving wordsmith linking lyrics and rhythm in a blissful musical event, sings traditional Sanskrit mantras with a modern, funky, yet deeply devotional twist. Accompanied by his amazing band, Girish invites his audience to participate by singing along, call and response chanting, and dancing. Girish has been recommended by “The Guardian,” “The Oprah Magazine,” “Yoga Journal,” “Spirituality and Health Magazine,” and more. Girish's original music catalog of seven albums is popular in yoga studios and music festivals all over the world, and his book, “Music and Mantras” (Atria/Enliven/Simon and Schuster) continues his work to teach the art of meditation through music, to the world.
Doug Keller: Optimal Yoga for Our Times - Fri, Sat, Sun Jun 19-21
Throughout its history, yoga has adapted to the needs of the times — retaining its essential wisdom, while recontextualizing it to meet the practical needs and understanding of people facing the most pressing challenges of their own time.
This workshop gives you a fresh perspective on just what is happening in yoga practice, and how it provides you with support that gives you what you really need — especially in terms of health: physical, emotional, and spiritual. That, indeed, is optimal yoga!
This workshop gives you a fresh perspective on just what is happening in yoga practice, and how it provides you with support that gives you what you really need — especially in terms of health: physical, emotional, and spiritual. That, indeed, is optimal yoga!
Swami Returns September 11-13
Annual Be Still & Know Silent Retreat
Open to all seekers of truth to support your journey inward.
Yin Yoga with Lana - Spring Awakening - Sat Apr 18 2026
Join Lana for her Seasonal Yin workshop. Our time together will include Yin Yoga āsana, prānāyāma, and chant. If you’re new to this style of practice, Yin Yoga
involves holding poses for 2-5 minutes, close to the earth, often with the support of props. We will delve into the element of Wood and the archetype of The Visionary
from Traditional Chinese Medicine. We can look to the trees for inspiration to stay rooted, and become flexible and agile enough to receive and collaborate, as we pursue our purpose.
involves holding poses for 2-5 minutes, close to the earth, often with the support of props. We will delve into the element of Wood and the archetype of The Visionary
from Traditional Chinese Medicine. We can look to the trees for inspiration to stay rooted, and become flexible and agile enough to receive and collaborate, as we pursue our purpose.
*Donation* Improv Drum Circle - Fri, April 17 at 6:45pm
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 on select Fridays (6:45 to 8:00 pm), 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 Sutterfield.
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 Sutterfield.
Free, or make a donation at the event!
Vegetarian Club Potluck -
Sun, April 19th 5:30pm
Please join us and bring a dish to share. We will meet at 5:30pm at Yoga Central and, yes, there will be tables and chairs.
If your dish has nuts, wheat or dairy, no problem, but please label it that way. Thank you.
The Vegetarian Club of Canton began in 1989 and for many years promoted healthy, conscientious and sustainable ways of eating. Featured guests, delicious recipes and fun evening get togethers helped spread information about eating more wisely. The club closed with COVID, but some special pop-up events are still offered.
If your dish has nuts, wheat or dairy, no problem, but please label it that way. Thank you.
The Vegetarian Club of Canton began in 1989 and for many years promoted healthy, conscientious and sustainable ways of eating. Featured guests, delicious recipes and fun evening get togethers helped spread information about eating more wisely. The club closed with COVID, but some special pop-up events are still offered.
Playful Pelvis 4 Week Series & Drop-ins
For women- This four week series called the Playful Pelvis is an opportunity to come and play. To spend time in your body remembering what has brought you joy and freedom. We will dive into basic pelvic floor anatomy, pelvic floor postures for building curiosity and connection. The majority of our time will be spent exploring creative, playful movement including hula hooping, skipping and more. Each session will give reflection time for journaling prompts that guide your focus to what your pelvic floor has gifted you through life.
Full Series $65
Drop-In $20 per session
— Minimum 3 participants for full series signup
— Max 15 participants
Raechel is a certified 200 HR yoga instructor, Pelvic Floor Yoga Instructor, Trauma Informed Yoga Facilitator, trained advocate, and has her BA in Psychology. For over six years she has taught in person and online classes for individuals, studios, and nonprofit organizations. Before teaching yoga she spent 8 years as a therapeutic horseback riding instructor and has extensive education/experience in cyclical living. She teaches from an invitational, trauma informed lense bringing joy, agency, choice, and empowerment to individuals. When she is not teaching yoga she is at a writing group somewhere, drinking tea, or laughing and bowing introducing herself to the trees deep within the forest. You will often see her carrying around her pelvic floor model, full skeleton model, super giant water bottle, lunchbox of snacks, and looking for where she left her yoga mat! She loves meeting people where they are with compassion, anatomy terms, humor, grace, and a veggie pun.
Full Series $65
Drop-In $20 per session
— Minimum 3 participants for full series signup
— Max 15 participants
Raechel is a certified 200 HR yoga instructor, Pelvic Floor Yoga Instructor, Trauma Informed Yoga Facilitator, trained advocate, and has her BA in Psychology. For over six years she has taught in person and online classes for individuals, studios, and nonprofit organizations. Before teaching yoga she spent 8 years as a therapeutic horseback riding instructor and has extensive education/experience in cyclical living. She teaches from an invitational, trauma informed lense bringing joy, agency, choice, and empowerment to individuals. When she is not teaching yoga she is at a writing group somewhere, drinking tea, or laughing and bowing introducing herself to the trees deep within the forest. You will often see her carrying around her pelvic floor model, full skeleton model, super giant water bottle, lunchbox of snacks, and looking for where she left her yoga mat! She loves meeting people where they are with compassion, anatomy terms, humor, grace, and a veggie pun.
T'ai Chi & QiGong with Laura - Multiple 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
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.
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 (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.
Belly Dancing - New 8 week Series starts week of April 6th
Children's Yoga With MoMoh - 1st Sunday of the Month
Children's Yoga With MoMoh (Morgan and Mohan). An all ages fun-filled yoga class that is movement filled, music-making, and altogether a silly, light-hearted yoga class. Parents welcome to attend, or not, however if your child is under five, they are required to be accompanied by a parent.
Here are some things you can expect during a Children's Yoga With MoMoh class:
• Kids' Movement Exploration •
Traditional yoga postures and imaginative movement to build a strong and flexible body, grow in confidence, and self-soothe.
• Breathing Exercises •
To balance their energy and tap into the relaxation response.
• Meditation Practice •
To explore rest for the brain and awareness of thoughts to initiate a lifelong practice in peace and power.
• Deep Relaxation •
That gives access to quiet centered space for their mind to rest, allowing calming and healing to begin.
And don't forget fun, fun and MORE FUN!
Children's Yoga With MoMoh is suitable for children within the age range of infant 3-13.
This will be a four-week adventure starting on the first Sunday in January from 2pm-3pm.
All yoga mats and props are provided, but please bring a water. Kiddos should dress comfortably in leggings, sweat pants, or even pajama pants. No jeans please!
This offering is for children only. $10 per child per class.
Please contact Morgan directly with questions: 304-704-1002
Here are some things you can expect during a Children's Yoga With MoMoh class:
• Kids' Movement Exploration •
Traditional yoga postures and imaginative movement to build a strong and flexible body, grow in confidence, and self-soothe.
• Breathing Exercises •
To balance their energy and tap into the relaxation response.
• Meditation Practice •
To explore rest for the brain and awareness of thoughts to initiate a lifelong practice in peace and power.
• Deep Relaxation •
That gives access to quiet centered space for their mind to rest, allowing calming and healing to begin.
And don't forget fun, fun and MORE FUN!
Children's Yoga With MoMoh is suitable for children within the age range of infant 3-13.
This will be a four-week adventure starting on the first Sunday in January from 2pm-3pm.
All yoga mats and props are provided, but please bring a water. Kiddos should dress comfortably in leggings, sweat pants, or even pajama pants. No jeans please!
This offering is for children only. $10 per child per class.
Please contact Morgan directly with questions: 304-704-1002
Ram Dass Community Gathering - First Tues of the Month by Donation
Dive deeper in relationship with Ram Dass and your loacal community right in Canton, Ohio at Yoga Central! At our local gatherings, we explore Ram Dass's trachings as we learn to navigate our spiritual and human journeys with humor, honesty & harmony. We focus on topics relevant to our daily lives, including love, compassion, meditation, mindfulness, expanding consciousness, service & spcial action, relationships, death & dying, and much, much more.
Hosted by Brandon and May.
All sessions are donation based!
Hosted by Brandon and May.
All sessions are donation based!
Iyengar Yoga with Janet O'Brien - Click for Dates!
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