Upcoming Events

(WRJ) SomaFlow
Sundays in August, 11 am—Noon

Leslie

SomaFlow combines Somatic movement and accessible flow to create a lovely, balanced practice. 

The first half of the class is SATYA—Sensory Awareness Training for Yoga Attunement—in which we "slide and glide" on a blanket; movements that are soft and slow and which bring us more deeply inward. Gliding, undulating, and pulsing, we move with little effort, sensing how movement emerges from within.  The movements take us out of the ego and beyond conscious control, connecting to the deep interior of the psyche. 

As we penetrate layer by layer into our interior, we experience not only physical, but psychic absorption, or Samapatti. This “soaking inward” is profoundly healing for both body and mind.

From these slow soft movements, we move into an accessible flow practice that mirrors some of the opening movements, but in a weight bearing, more active capacity to create an organic and progressive journey that will leave you feeling whole and grounded for the week ahead.

This class will be offered through August, Sundays at 11 am.

Everyone is welcome! Sign up.

(WRJ) Saturday Evening Sound Bath
August 22, 6:30–8 pm

Shambu

A sound bath is an immersive and healing sensory experience for the body, mind and soul. An array of Instruments that are tuned to specific healing frequencies are played while the group is lying down in a deeply relaxed, meditative state. Scientific research continues to reveal the power of these frequencies’ effects on the body and mind, which shift them into profound harmony. We begin the session by setting an intention for the journey, whether you need to manifest, release, shift or heal. Our intentions are followed by brief pranayama (breath work) and a short guided meditation before being serenaded in a high vibrational soundscape including singing bowls, chimes, gong, drum and more! Feel the effects of these potent healing vibrations for yourself and leave feeling a renewed sense of inner peace. 

All ages and abilities are welcome, wear comfortable clothes and arrive with an open heart and mind!
Register to save a spot; use your existing pass or purchase a pass here .

NEW Early Class! Sivananda Yoga
(WRJ) Tuesdays, 6:30–7:30 am

begins September 1

Shambu

Sivananda Yoga is a lineage specific style of Hatha yoga, weaving together stillness and slow, meditative movement, including pranayama (breathwork) and asanas (poses). This sequence cleanses the nadis (energy channels), releases bodily tension/trauma, builds heat and deeply strengthens/focuses the mind. We play with the concept of exerting effort without strain, using our awareness to find our limit while being careful not to cross over it. We practice pranayama (yogic breathwork) to start every class which is a unique and powerful feature of this style of yoga. Leave this class feeling deeply relaxed, empowered and stable to take on all of life's ups and downs. Suitable for all levels!

NEW Community Flow Class!
(WRJ) Wednesdays, 5:30–6:30 pm

begins September 2

Samantha

This new, mid-week flow class is designed for all levels.
You are welcome to use your existing pass, OR purchase the “Wednesday Evening Community Class Pass” which allows you to pay sliding scale, minimum of $10. Please remember that you may only use this pass for this particular class. Sign up to save a spot.

As always, if you prefer to pay at the door (cash or check) just get in touch and we will happily save you a spot.

Intro to Yoga
(WRJ) Mondays, 4:30–5:30

September 14–October 5

Sharon

Sharon’s beloved Intro to Yoga series is back!


Never taken a yoga class and interested in trying? Practiced for years but wondered how you should really be doing that downward dog? And what about all that breathing anyway?

Join Sharon for a series that is designed to be accessible to most bodies and anyone who is yoga curious. All are welcome—newbies, experienced practitioners and everyone in between. Bring your own mat and clothes that are comfortable to move in.

$75 until Sept 7, $80 thereafter.

Reiki and Restorative Yoga
Friday, September 25, 5:30–7 pm

Caleigh

Reiki and Restorative Yoga Class is a chance to relax and restore your body, mind and spirit; supported by the healing power of hands on Reiki energy healing. Caleigh will guide you through some long hold restorative poses while giving reiki healing. This class is limited to 10 people.

Register to save a spot.

Practicing yoga at Upper Valley Yoga feels like coming home to a warm and welcoming community."    

— Karen