Swedish, Deep Tissue, Neuromuscular or a combination based on your needs with Nancy Cunningham, E-RYT 500, YACEP, LMT.

Swedish, Deep Tissue, Neuromuscular or a combination based on your needs with Nancy Cunningham, E-RYT 500, YACEP, LMT.

Swedish, Deep Tissue, Neuromuscular or a combination based on your needs with Nancy Cunningham, E-RYT 500, YACEP, LMT.

Swedish, Deep Tissue, Neuromuscular or a combination based on your needs with Nancy Cunningham, E-RYT 500, YACEP, LMT.

Reflexology uses the application of pressure to specific points on the feet, ears, and hands, and can release blockages causing illness or pain elsewhere in the body.

Gua sha is a Chinese method of healing that uses a smooth stone to scrape the skin. A gua sha facial is very gentle and used in combination with light massage strokes to promote neck and face lymphatic drainage, release of neck and jaw tension, and more radiant skin based on your needs with Nancy Cunningham, E-RYT 500, YACEP, LMT.

On-the-go style massage. This therapeutic body work allows the client to remain fully clothed and enjoy a break to ease tension from major discomfort areas; head, neck, shoulders and back. Offered as a base of 15 minutes with per minute add on with Nancy Cunningham, E-RYT 500, YACEP, LMT.

Private lesson in studio with Nancy Cunningham, ERYT 500 - practice one on one with an instructor in person. If you'd like to inquire about privates with our other Instructors, please contact the studio at abundanceyogabirmingham@gmail.com

Private lesson over the Zoom platform with Sarah Burland, RYT 500 or Nancy Cunningham, ERYT 500 - practice one on one with an instructor in the safety of your home. If you'd like to inquire about privates with other Instructors, please contact the studio at abundanceyogabirmingham@gmail.com

A shortened and slower paced version of Ashtanga Vinyasa focusing on the primary standing postures and alignment. Join Nancy Cunningham, E-RYT 500, YACEP for this strengthening practice.

Nancy (she/her) is a body positive, fat acceptance activist, co-owner and   instructor at Abundance Yoga. She struggled with dieting, weight and the size and shape of her body from the age of 6. The message she got early was that her body wasn’t right and it needed to be changed. Many years of dieting and on and off exercising lead to disordered eating.

Nancy found yoga as part of a recovery journey. She found the practice allowed her to let go and be in the present.  She became passionate about sharing it with others and started teaching Fat Girl Yoga, a class designed to reclaim the word fat from being insulting and to reach women that felt like they didn’t fit in yoga. Nancy embraces the word fat and wants everyone to recognize that the size and shape of our body is not good or bad, that foods and what we eat are not good or bad.

Nancy speaks out against diet culture and health myths that have marginalized fat bodies and offers yoga that’s welcoming, affirming and full of permission to be exactly as you are. Nancy is building a community based on love and acceptance.  She knows how it feels to be the largest body in the room and to think everyone can do this but you. 

Nancy is also our massage therapist, LMT #5592, a graduate of Birmingham School of Massage Therapy and is certified in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Neuromuscular Therapy, Gua Sha and Hot Stone Massage techniques. 

Nancy is passionate about functional movement for connecting to our body and appreciating our quality and longevity of life. She has witnessed changes in her own body through pairing yoga and massage and specializes in creating a safe and accepting space to help others in their search for movement and deep relaxation. She believes that pairing the practice of yoga and regular massage can create the healing we all need for deep peace.

Nancy is an E-RYT 500 hour certified and YACEP certified yoga educator.  Nancy holds certifications in Chair, Restorative, Yoga for Sensory Disorders, and Curvy Yoga. Nancy is trained in Yoga for Children, Kundalini, Prenatal, Yin Yoga, and Yoga for All. Nancy holds a Bachelor’s Degree in the Science of Health and Wellness and is a National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association certified Wellness Coach.

Swedish, Deep Tissue, Neuromuscular or a combination based on your needs with Nancy Cunningham, E-RYT 500, YACEP, LMT. Please call us at 205-540-5842 to arrange this service.

Reiki is an energy work modality that directs the movement of energy through the body to assist and promote the body's own healing response. During a session, you remain fully clothed and can lay down or sit up to receive the energy. You may close your eyes or keep them open. I even sometimes work with children who bring their coloring books and color through our time together! You may feel warmth, tingling, or other sensations. Some people feel nothing during the session but report a shift that occurs over the next few days. Since Reiki is hands off, it is a fantastic alternative for those who may not be comfortable with manual therapies. Schedule today with Sam Shouse, E-RYT 200 or Nancy Cunningham, E-RYT 500, YACEP, LMT.

Available in person and on Zoom. This trauma sensitive class focuses on the sensations we feel during deep breathing, intentional movement and awareness meditation. Props are generously used and encouraged to deepen awareness of sensations and focus on regulating our nervous system for healing. Join Nancy Cunningham, EYT 500, YACEP each week.

Nancy (she/her) is a body positive, fat acceptance activist, co-owner and   instructor at Abundance Yoga. She struggled with dieting, weight and the size and shape of her body from the age of 6. The message she got early was that her body wasn’t right and it needed to be changed. Many years of dieting and on and off exercising lead to disordered eating.

Nancy found yoga as part of a recovery journey. She found the practice allowed her to let go and be in the present.  She became passionate about sharing it with others and started teaching Fat Girl Yoga, a class designed to reclaim the word fat from being insulting and to reach women that felt like they didn’t fit in yoga. Nancy embraces the word fat and wants everyone to recognize that the size and shape of our body is not good or bad, that foods and what we eat are not good or bad.

Nancy speaks out against diet culture and health myths that have marginalized fat bodies and offers yoga that’s welcoming, affirming and full of permission to be exactly as you are. Nancy is building a community based on love and acceptance.  She knows how it feels to be the largest body in the room and to think everyone can do this but you. 

Nancy is also our massage therapist, LMT #5592, a graduate of Birmingham School of Massage Therapy and is certified in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Neuromuscular Therapy, Gua Sha and Hot Stone Massage techniques. 

Nancy is passionate about functional movement for connecting to our body and appreciating our quality and longevity of life. She has witnessed changes in her own body through pairing yoga and massage and specializes in creating a safe and accepting space to help others in their search for movement and deep relaxation. She believes that pairing the practice of yoga and regular massage can create the healing we all need for deep peace.

Nancy is an E-RYT 500 hour certified and YACEP certified yoga educator.  Nancy holds certifications in Chair, Restorative, Yoga for Sensory Disorders, and Curvy Yoga. Nancy is trained in Yoga for Children, Kundalini, Prenatal, Yin Yoga, and Yoga for All. Nancy holds a Bachelor’s Degree in the Science of Health and Wellness and is a National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association certified Wellness Coach.

Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga is a style of yoga as exercise created during the 20th century that offers 41 poses in succession to connect movement, breath, concentration, and inward focus toward stillness and relaxation. Join Sam Shouse, E-RYT 200 every week for an active and invigorating practice!

Sam (he/him) discovered yoga in 2005 as a way to promote physical and spiritual balance but the practice took on a new sense of urgency after a serious skydiving accident. Yoga soon became a way of life and Sam completed his RYT-200 certification (Yoga Alliance) in 2009 under Akasha Ellis.

With over 1,000 hours of teaching experience, Sam is now E-RYT200 certified as a Yoga educator. He incorporates elements of Ashtanga, Kundalini, and Vinyasa Flow Yoga into his teaching through rhythmic breathing and coordination with challenging postures in a flowing style.

Sam strongly feels that consistent practice develops a meditative awareness of the mind/body connection and he hopes to help others explore this intensely physical practice and lead healthier, happier, and holier lives.

Have you wanted to try yoga but felt self-conscious about your body? Been concerned that you wouldn’t fit in? Do you love yoga but hate classes that don’t honor your body shape? Fat Girl yoga is for you! This class is a welcome center for all body shapes, sizes, and levels of fitness. We will move through powerful sequences that begin from the most supported variation of the poses using dynamic movement within poses and gently moving to less supported variations for each student to find the depth that suits their own body. We will discuss and support a body positive attitude honoring our curves and loving the body we have now. For the hippy, busty, curvaceous, rounded, Buddha bellied, beautiful people of Birmingham. Perfect for all levels of experience and fitness and led by Nancy Cunningham, E-RYT 500, YACEP, LMT.

Nancy (she/her) is a body positive, fat acceptance activist, co-owner and   instructor at Abundance Yoga. She struggled with dieting, weight and the size and shape of her body from the age of 6. The message she got early was that her body wasn’t right and it needed to be changed. Many years of dieting and on and off exercising lead to disordered eating.

Nancy found yoga as part of a recovery journey. She found the practice allowed her to let go and be in the present.  She became passionate about sharing it with others and started teaching Fat Girl Yoga, a class designed to reclaim the word fat from being insulting and to reach women that felt like they didn’t fit in yoga. Nancy embraces the word fat and wants everyone to recognize that the size and shape of our body is not good or bad, that foods and what we eat are not good or bad.

Nancy speaks out against diet culture and health myths that have marginalized fat bodies and offers yoga that’s welcoming, affirming and full of permission to be exactly as you are. Nancy is building a community based on love and acceptance.  She knows how it feels to be the largest body in the room and to think everyone can do this but you. 

Nancy is also our massage therapist, LMT #5592, a graduate of Birmingham School of Massage Therapy and is certified in Swedish, Deep Tissue, Neuromuscular Therapy, Gua Sha and Hot Stone Massage techniques. 

Nancy is passionate about functional movement for connecting to our body and appreciating our quality and longevity of life. She has witnessed changes in her own body through pairing yoga and massage and specializes in creating a safe and accepting space to help others in their search for movement and deep relaxation. She believes that pairing the practice of yoga and regular massage can create the healing we all need for deep peace

Nancy is an E-RYT 500 hour certified and YACEP certified yoga educator.  Nancy holds certifications in Chair, Restorative, Yoga for Sensory Disorders, and Curvy Yoga. Nancy is trained in Yoga for Children, Kundalini, Prenatal, Yin Yoga, and Yoga for All. Nancy holds a Bachelor’s Degree in the Science of Health and Wellness and is a National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association certified Wellness Coach.

Join Jillian House, RYT 200 for a gentle, warming movement and breathing to help cure the Sunday Scaries and get ready for the week.

Originally from Pennsylvania, Jill (she/her) has enjoyed practicing yoga for many years. She believes yoga allows her to become grounded with deep breathing, meditation, and listening to her body to do movement that feels good for her — with no room for judgement or criticism.

Jill wants to make yoga accessible to all by providing a safe space for others in the community to come as they are and finish class with a restored sense of energy as they return to their daily lives. Jill hopes her students leave her classes feeling like they received a big hug from the universe that says “Thank you for taking time for yourself today!”

Join Nikki Cosper, RYT 200 for a moderately paced class based on the 26 postures of Hot Yoga practiced in a gently heated room.

A California native, Nikki (she/her) grew up in the horse world, riding, training hunter/jumpers and dressage.  A  middle school science teacher, Nikki found her way to the yoga community in search of a  way to relieve stress.  She fell in love with mental and physical challenge she found in Ashtanga.

After developing her own practice, Nikki attended Birmingham Yoga’s Yoga Teacher Training in 2016 focusing on Ashtanga and Kundalini yoga.  Now certified, her mission is to encourage others to develop a personal relationship with yoga, and find their own expression and joy in it as she did.

Join Shonda Spencer, RYT 200 and Doula, to engage complete awareness to prepare the body, nervous system, and mind to handle the energy of Kundalini rising. The majority of the physical postures focus on navel activity, activity of the spine, and selective pressurization of body points and meridians. Breath work and the application of bandhas (3 yogic locks) aid to release, direct, and control the flow of Kundalini energy from the lower centers to the higher energetic centers.

La-Shonda (she/her) found her way to the mat after her trainer suggested she try yoga due to tight hamstrings. She went to Birmingham Yoga in 2014 and was introduced to Ashtanga yoga. She fell in love with it through modifications until she was able to do the full posture. She became consistent with it and attended Mysore classes to deepen her practice. July 2019, she completed her 200 hour-training with Vulcan Yoga Teacher Training. She has a certification in Prenatal Yoga. She focuses on Ashtanga, Vin-Yin, and learning Restorative. She wants her students to know that yoga isn’t about being perfect but progressing to your body’s potential. Always remember yoga is an ongoing journey, it doesn’t end. You learn more about yourself and body with each practice.

We live in a fast paced world where we are constantly pressured to do more and be more, and keep going even when our bodies are trying to tell us something else. This often manifests as tension or pain somewhere in the body. This gentle class provides the space and the time needed to slow our breath and our thoughts down. We will move mindfully, connect, and listen to our physical, spiritual and mental body, with the intent to work toward nurturing it to vibrant health! Expect to move, explore, and have fun! Variations and props are offered generously. Join Caron Bellestri, RYT 200 for this mindful class!

Caron (she/her) began her journey in Michigan where she attended her first yoga class and was immediately drawn the possibilities yoga offered her mentally, spiritually and physically.  Caron is interested in all styles of yoga and has been practicing for over 20 years.  She received her 200hr RYT certification in Raja Yoga in November 2013 under Emily and Jackie Chiodo and has been teaching ever since.

Yoga is Caron’s passion and it gives her great joy to know that she is helping others become more balanced, flexible and focused.  She believes in giving people tools to use on their mat as well as off to bring their yoga into their every day life.  Caron moved to Alabama in 2014 and is happy to call it home. 

One of Caron’s favorite quotes is: “To keep the body in good health is a duty…otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.” – Buddha

This practice aims to calm the body and mind and encourages deep relaxation through slow movement with minimal strain or pain. Ideal for those recovering from injuries or with limited mobility and as a balance to a very active lifestyle. Join Kamaria Givner, RYT 200, for rest and recovery. Props needed: 2 yoga bolsters or couch cushions, mat, 2 blankets or towels, strap or belt.

Greetings and Salutations!

Please allow me to Introduce Myself to You…

I am Kamaria Givner, a 200 hour Certified Yoga Instructor, and a native of Birmingham, Alabama. I began my journey as a Yoga Instructor immediately after I graduated from an extensive 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training at Abundance Yoga Studio, in Birmingham, AL, in September of 2021. I fell in love with Yoga and realized I had a calling and gift for teaching over 10 years ago. Since then, I find great joy in specializing and teaching Restorative Yoga. However, I also facilitate Pranayama (breath work) as well as various types of Guided Meditation, Vinyasa, Gentle Movement for Seniors, Chair Yoga, and Children’s Yoga. My passion and goals lie in working with various specific and special demographics, such as Mental Health and Disorders, Special Needs, Alzheimer/Dementia, At-Risk Youth, Women of Color, Women over 40 and Expectant Mothers.

I also attended Jefferson State Community College where I obtained my AAS in Culinary and Hospitality Management and I work in the area of Food and Nutrition, educating and coaching others on the importance of properly feeding the mind, body and soul.

Peace and Blessings to you, and I hope to see YOU on the mat!

Yin Yoga is a slower, meditative practice where poses are held for a longer period of time to target the connective tissues and increase flexibility. Join Kourtney, RYT 200, for a nurturing experience that will reset you for the coming week.

Kourtney (she/her) has been a practitioner of yogic philosophy and asana for over a decade. After falling for the discipline at a young age, she received her YogaFit certification and taught for a few years before taking a break while in university. Continuing a personal practice, she has experienced the evolving journey of yoga as life and body transition.

Kourtney completed her RYT 200 hour through Abundance Yoga in 2021 as part of Sacred Glow Yoga. She believes everyone has a style of the practice that is perfect for them in the exact place they exist now. Kourtney loves helping others find their yoga as well as modifications that get them excited about their body’s capabilities.

Kourtney’s personal practice and teaching style is a blend of vinyasa, hatha, deep yin, and guided meditation/visualization. She loves to share knowledge and hold space as you explore what your body and mind can do.

Yoga Basics is designed to introduce you to basic yoga postures which will help you create a strong foundation and find a love for the practice. Join Gloria Buie, RYT 200, to discover the combination of the physical and mental aspects of yoga using your breath as a guide.

Gloria (she/her) dibbled and dabbled in yoga for years but never fully committed because it was too hard. She started attending classes regularly and found that it helped her both mentally and physically. The more Gloria attended class the better she felt, she decided she wanted to learn more. 

Gloria completed Yoga teacher training in 2019 at LifeTimeFitness – the best four months of her life!  What she learned about yoga were the benefits and the experience of practicing yoga, what she learned about herself was phenomenal and life changing. She is currently taking her 300 hour from Kiesha Battles.

Yoga for Gloria is not about perfecting a posture, it’s about the journey into and out of the postures, and linking breath to movement. The practice of Yoga is a beautiful thing and she is excited to help others feel the same sense of fulfilment that she feels on her own mat.

At the end of a hectic day, come experience a gentle vinyasa flow to connect the breath with some soulful movement, winding down the mind and the body with a peaceful, restorative practice before Savasana. Join Gloria Buie, RYT 200 for this beautiful flow.

Gloria (she/her) dibbled and dabbled in yoga for years but never fully committed because it was too hard. She started attending classes regularly and found that it helped her both mentally and physically. The more Gloria attended class the better she felt, she decided she wanted to learn more. 

Gloria completed Yoga teacher training in 2019 at LifeTimeFitness – the best four months of her life!  What she learned about yoga were the benefits and the experience of practicing yoga, what she learned about herself was phenomenal and life changing. She is currently taking her 300 hour under Kiesha Battles.

Yoga for Gloria is not about perfecting a posture, it’s about the journey into and out of the postures, and linking breath to movement. The practice of Yoga is a beautiful thing and she is excited to help others feel the same sense of fulfilment that she feels on her own mat.

A gentle to moderately paced class for students new to posture practice or those looking for a slower paced class. Join Kourtney Hallowell, RYT 200, for this fun beginner class.

Kourtney (she/her) has been a practitioner of yogic philosophy and asana for over a decade. After falling for the discipline at a young age, she received her YogaFit certification and taught for a few years before taking a break while in university. Continuing a personal practice, she has experienced the evolving journey of yoga as life and body transition.

Kourtney completed her RYT 200 hour through Abundance Yoga in 2021 as part of Sacred Glow Yoga. She believes everyone has a style of the practice that is perfect for them in the exact place they exist now. Kourtney loves helping others find their yoga as well as modifications that get them excited about their body’s capabilities.

Kourtney’s personal practice and teaching style is a blend of vinyasa, hatha, deep yin, and guided meditation/visualization. She loves to share knowledge and hold space as you explore what your body and mind can do.

Give us a call at 205-540-5842 for a consult about corporate yoga and massage therapy offerings. We can organize a regular class tailored to your employees, or we can create a special, one-off event. We also commonly work in clinical environs should you need to organize a special class for patients. Price varies by commitment.

A moderately paced class for students new to posture practice or those looking for a moderately paced class. Variations are offered and props are welcomed.

TEACHER TRAINING

200 hour Yoga Teacher Training

Abundance Yoga School's Teacher Training focuses on providing instructors in training the tools to create equitable yoga for everyone. This Hatha based training offers a deeper understanding of your own practice while giving you everything you need to lead yoga classes and become a 200 hour registered yoga teacher with the Yoga Alliance.

Learn to help students find their own successful yoga practice that meets the needs of their daily life and give them space to feel home again in their own body.

This training is registered with and meets all the requirements of a 200 hour yoga school training program under the Yoga Alliance standards. You will receive a full access unlimited pass for any regular classes, on-demand items, or online classes at Abundance Yoga for the length of the program.

A Deeper Look Into What You Will Take Away With You

● Learn a teaching methodology that sets a solid foundation for both your yoga practice and teaching,

● Gain a firm understanding of anatomy and its practical application to asana so that you can practice and teach with greater confidence and skill,

● Learn the art of peak pose sequencing, which will empower you to develop safe, smart and creative class sequences,

● Deepen your own mental well being by learning to practice and teach key meditation and pranayama techniques,

● Gain a clear understanding of yoga history and the real-world application of key philosophical texts,

● Learn about the subtle body systems, such as the koshas, chakras and vayus,

● Participate in practices, asana labs, practice teaching, and structured practicums that will radically deepen your personal practice and elevate your teaching,

● Connect with a community of like minded yogis to nourish your passion and dive into your personal growth.

Additional Points:

● This program is perfect for those looking to dive into their passion, as well as those who wish to teach.

● For any level of practitioner; you don’t have to be flexible or able to do fancy poses to take the training. Your personal practice will deepen at the pace that works for you.

This is a Hybrid Training

Some training days will be in Studio, and on others you will be joining faculty on Zoom.

Training times & dates

Fridays 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm, Saturdays 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Sundays 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Jan 17-19

Feb 1-3

Feb 14-16

Feb 28-Mar 2

Mar 14-16

Mar 28-30

Apr 11-13

Apr 25-27

May 9-11

May 23-25

Jun 6-8

Jun 20-22

Jul 11-13

Jul 25-27

Aug 2-4

Aug 9-10

Required Reading and reference materials (hard copy):

Yoga Anatomy, Third edition by Leslie Kaminoff

The Heart of Yoga by T K V Desikachar

Yoga for Everyone by Dianne Bondy

Required reading/listening materials (audio copies or hard copies):

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali - several translations are available

The Bhagavad Gita – several translations are available

Yoga and Body Image by Melanie Klein & Anna Guest-Jelley

Required listening:

The Yoga History Podcast with Colin Hall

Let’s Talk Yoga with with Arudhati Baitmangalkar

Recommended Online Resources:

gilhedley.com

Jill Bolte Taylor: My stroke of insight | TED Talk

Optional reference books:

Hatha Yoga Pradipika, translated by Brian Dana Ekers

Ashtanga Yoga Practice Manual by David Swenson

Light on Pranayama by B K S Iyengar (free online PDF is available)

Anatomy Trains by Thomas Meyers

Yoga to Support Immunity: Mind, Body, Breathing Guide to Whole Health by Melanie Salvatore-August

Optional reference books (may be audio versions):

The Eight Limbs of Yoga by Stuart Ray Sarbadu & Kevin Kimple

Eastern Body Western Mind by Anodea Judith

The Four Agreements, by Don Miguel Ruiz

Cost and payment options:

Early Bird (until November 30): $3,000

Full Price: $3,500

Payment Plan ($3,500): $500 by December 31, then $375/month

No certificates will be issued until payment has been received in full

Tuition does not include reading materials but some materials may be available to borrow from the studio. Students are required to bring their own mat and any pertinent materials to training. Any missed training may be made up in private or small group sessions with instructors at the instructors' private session rate. Small groups may split the cost.

Tuition & Refund Policy

● An applicant who withdraws from the program before the Start Date is entitled to a refund

of all monies except for their non-refundable deposit.

● A trainee who withdraws from the course within the first 20 classroom hours may be

refunded up to 80% of the full program price.

● After the first 20 classroom hours, there will be no refunds. If the applicant withdraws

from the program for any reason, the applicant will be responsible for paying the full

tuition, regardless of any partial payments that have been made to date.

Gentle to active vinyasa flow with ample props to fit your movement needs

Looking for a space to host a class or workshop? Rent the studio space for $40 an hour or 20% of your workshop or class (whichever is less). Please call the studio for details and available times.

Have you been told to add movement to your pregnancy, do have any common pregnancy pains (low back pain, hip pain, etc), do you want to mentally prepare for your baby arrival? Has your Midwife, OB, or Doula suggested doing yoga? Do you want to be in community to discuss all things about birth? This is the series for you! Pregnant yoga has so many benefits such as decrease in labor, ease anxiety around pregnancy, and so much more. Join me as we talk about birth, meditate, yoga flow, and relaxation. This 6 week series you don't want to miss. All stages of pregnancy are encouraged.

Embrace your own well being. This 90 minute class will include a warm candlelit Restorative Yoga practice with a gentle hot stone massage for feet or shoulders during an extended savasana.

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Action.

We hear these words a lot, but what do they mean to you? Do you imagine a place where everyone can participate and be recognized? Space where all people are treated with dignity? A collective where differences are not only honored but embraced? Fitness spas are notorious for feeling uncomfortable. Why is that?

Whether you're a yoga teacher, fitness professional or someone looking to find or create a welcoming yoga or fitness space, we invite you. Join Nancy Cunningham, Kimberly Richardson and Bexx Kalies for this free workshop exploring what action we can take to provide more inclusion, diversity, and equity into our communities and fitness spaces through the lens of yoga.

This five week yoga series will focus on relationships. Relationships can be painful, heartbreaking and, at times, seem beyond fixing. But they are also amazing, beautiful and give life its fullest meaning. But why are they so difficult to navigate at times? Because relationships are the canvas on which we paint our internal landscape. They serve as a great and sometimes painful mirror to ourselves. During our time together, we will explore your judgements, experiences and contributions to the relationships in your life. Each 90-minute class will begin with a short group conversation leading into a yoga practice. The class will be a vinyasa style that incorporates many traditions in order to find alignment in your physical, mental and emotional parts. All of this to help you access more intimacy, connection, safety and support in your relationship. If you are single, dating, in a committed relationship or married this class series is for you. Come alone or as a couple (especially if your partner has never been to a yoga class) so that, together, you can find your way back into healthy alignment and intimacy.

Join Kim Richardson, certified yoga therapist and sound therapy practitioner, for this immersive restorative yoga + sound bath experience. In celebration of the winter solstice (the longest night of the year), participants will practice deep rest and stillness, as are gently guided through a deeply relaxing sound experience using instruments such as crystal and himalayan singing bowls, drums, chimes, gongs and more. Benefits include increased calm and relaxation, and decreased stress and anxiety.

Contraindications: Some individuals are particularly sensitive to sound and can experience adverse effects. Sound baths are not suggested for pregnant persons in their 1st trimester, individuals with thrombosis, individuals with sound sensitivity, individuals with heart conditions or pacemakers, and individuals who experience seizures. Please consult with your healthcare provider for guidance.

Dana is a 2007 graduate of The Virginia School of Massage in Washington D.C. She is an Esalen trained therapist with many modalities to include Long Stroke Swedish, Deep Tissue Therapies and Sound Healing (Sound Bath) because of the profound effects that it has on the mind and body.

This 12- 14 hour CE course includes PowerPoint lectures on the history, strategies & manual therapy demonstrations of Thai Yoga Bodywork myofascial techniques with assisted client movement based on an ancient healing modality thousands of years old. Learn a full body routine of assisted stretching, hands-on compressions, and kneading techniques that improve muscle and fascia pain and joint dysfunctions, shoulder and neck mobility, nerve flow, postural and movement dysfunction, and more. Thai Yoga Bodywork includes a variety of advanced fascial therapy techniques, rocking, movement, and assisted stretching to solve myofascial pain and dysfunctional mobility patterns. This course is taught on the massage table, but participants may also use mats for hands-on applications. Magnus Eklund BCSI, LMT 144(MS)has been a Massage Therapist, Movement teacher & Bodyworker since 1994. Magnus has been a long-time student of Master teacher Mukti Michael Buck at the Vedic Thai Massage Conservatory. He has been an experienced Yoga teacher since 1996 & Yoga Alliance certified. He has taught CE workshops in the US and internationally for 25 years. His home office is located in Biloxi, MS.

Join Sally for an upbeat vinyasa class. Appropriate for beginner and intermediate yogis.