SEATED YOGA WITH KRISTIN+
Seated yoga is a gentle postural yoga practice comprised of a sequences of seated yoga postures. The practice typically begins with gentle movements of the head, neck, and shoulders with emphasis on linking the breath with the movements. Sun salutations and warrior sequences follow, all while seated. After a series of hip openers, forward folds, and seated inversions, the practice usually ends with mindfulness meditation and offerings of gratitude and thanksgiving.
YIN YOGA WITH DAPHNE+
Yin yoga is a gentle, slow-paced postural yoga practice where poses are held for extended periods of time. Three-minute holds are not uncommon. Most yin yoga poses are seated or supine. The sustained traction of yin yoga reaches deep connective tissue, stretching and stimulating fascia, tendons, and ligaments – especially when muscles are not engaged. With muscles relaxed, the connective tissues around joints can be accessed without interference at a deeper level, allowing them to be remodeled and revitalized.
THE ART OF MEDITATION WITH KRISTIN+
The Art of Meditation course offers a way to open and deepen perception and develop a wise relationship with the nature of experience. Cultivating present moment awareness imbued with courageous honesty and radical love is the foundational practice. It works against our habit of wanting to be distracted - of not wanting to meet life as it actually is - of looking outside ourselves for something to ease our pain and suffering. This practice allows us to experience the precious gift of being alive - it helps us feel into our physical, mental, and emotional experience and feel more connected to life itself.
THANKFUL VINYASA FLOW WITH CATHERINE
Experience energetic balance and vitality with Catherine Murray in this art-full yoga practice that integrates a dynamic sequence of yoga movements and breathing. This is a beautiful opportunity for you to open your body, mind, and heart through the practice of yoga.
GRAND RISING WITH CATHERINE
Rise and shine for your body and mind. This offering integrates yin and yang aspects of asana and pranayama practice to optimize energetic vitality and presence. Feel into the freshness of all kinds of new beginnings and endings, and explore the magnitude of your limitless potential.
GROUND + RESTORE YOGA WITH BLANCA
Open and soften the body-mind through a gentle flow, restorative poses, and guided meditation, inviting equanimity into the soma.
THE ART OF VINYASA WITH KRISTIN
Experience energetic balance and vitality with Catherine Murray in this art-full yoga practice that integrates a dynamic sequence of yoga movements and breathing. Catherine is known for facilitating yoga with creativity and love where the whole practice feels like art itself - an engaging play of perception and expression.
YIN YOGA WITH KRISTIN
Yin yoga is a gentle, slow-paced postural yoga practice where poses are held for extended periods of time. Three-minute holds are not uncommon. Most yin yoga poses are seated or supine. The sustained traction of yin yoga reaches deep connective tissue, stretching and stimulating fascia, tendons, and ligaments – especially when muscles are not engaged. With muscles relaxed, the connective tissues around joints can be accessed without interference at a deeper level, allowing them to be remodeled and revitalized.
RESERVED FOR PRIVATE EVENT
Reserved for Private Event - Inga Buchbinder - Event Time TBD
NEW SKOOL ASHTANGA WITH KRISTIN
New skool ashtanga values the genius of old school ashtanga poses, sequencing, and intentionality of breath - without the old school asana fundamentalism that fuels insidious competition around physical abilities. New skool ashtanga emphasizes the joy of practice - the creativity, love, and self-realization that’s cultivated in an atmosphere of infinite possibilities. New skool ashtanga includes subtle energy experiencing not only through linking ujjayi breath with a dynamic sequence of asanas, but also through pranayama that punctuates particular parts of practice.
MORNING MEDITATION WITH KRISTIN
Meditation can be beneficial at any time of day, but there’s something beautiful about beginning the day mindfully with meditation. We do not advocate any particular method of meditation and our regular meditators practice a variety of meditation methods, including single-pointed concentration, open awareness meditation, and prayer. If you're new to meditation, focusing on your breath can be a beautiful starting point for your practice.
COMMUNITY ASHTANGA
Like new skool ashtanga, community ashtanga is a postural practice that links breath and movement in a dynamic sequence of poses. We follows the primary sequence of postures - about 75 incredible poses that are repeated during every practice session. Each posture is held for a certain number of breaths (about 5) and includes transitional movements into and out of the poses. However, in community led ashtanga, there is no authority per se who’s “authorized” to officiate the group practice. Instead, we facilitate communally, with multiple practitioners offering sequencing and alignment cues during practice.
MOODY MONDAYS WITH CHERIE
This is a restorative freestyle yoga offering imbued in a mood evoking relaxed setting. Cherie is facilitating. Come and practice with us if you have the audacity to rest.
MORNING MEDITATION WITH AUSTIN
Meditation can be beneficial at any time of day, but there’s something beautiful about beginning the day mindfully with meditation. We do not advocate any particular method of meditation and our regular meditators practice a variety of meditation methods, including single-pointed concentration, open awareness meditation, and prayer. If you're new to meditation, focusing on your breath can be a beautiful starting point for your practice.
EVERYDAY ASHTANGA WITH TOBY
Ashtanga emphasizes a unique kind of yogic breathing called ujjayi pranayama. It’s unique because it can be done during asana (posture) practice, and when you come into class, that’s what we’ll be doing. We’ll be practicing. If you’ve never done Everyday Ashtanga, you’ll hear the ujjayi, and maybe something will click. We’ll give you an instruction sheet. It won’t make much sense, but if you keep coming, you’ll get it. We also talk after practicing. That helps. (NOTE to ashtangis: This is not “Mysore” Ashtanga. It’s more like what David Williams was doing back in the 70’s).
SLOW DEEP STRETCH WITH MELISSA
This is a gentle yoga practice emphasizing deep stretches held for long periods of time in a calm and relaxing space. Come and join us if you’d like to let go of tension and stress while improving body flexibility.
GOVERNING MEETING
A gathering of the Community Yoga Center Board of Directors. Committee Chairs and Mentors are welcome to attend the first thirty minutes of this gathering to ask questions, give updates, and provide conscious feedback.
GRAND RISING WITH CATHERINE
Rise and shine for your body and mind. This offering integrates yin and yang aspects of asana and pranayama practice to optimize energetic vitality and presence. Feel into the freshness of all kinds of new beginnings and endings, and explore the magnitude of your limitless potential.
MORNING MEDITATION WITH TOBY
Meditation can be beneficial at any time of day, but there’s something beautiful about beginning the day mindfully with meditation. We do not advocate any particular method of meditation and our regular meditators practice a variety of meditation methods, including single-pointed concentration, open awareness meditation, and prayer. If you're new to meditation, focusing on your breath can be a beautiful starting point for your practice.
SEATED YOGA WITH KARINA+
Seated yoga is a gentle postural yoga practice comprised of a sequences of seated yoga postures. The practice typically begins with gentle movements of the head, neck, and shoulders with emphasis on linking the breath with the movements. Sun salutations and warrior sequences follow, all while seated. After a series of hip openers, forward folds, and seated inversions, the practice usually ends with mindfulness meditation and offerings of gratitude and thanksgiving.
YIN YOGA WITH KRISTIN+
Yin yoga is a gentle, slow-paced postural yoga practice where poses are held for extended periods of time. Three-minute holds are not uncommon. Most yin yoga poses are seated or supine. The sustained traction of yin yoga reaches deep connective tissue, stretching and stimulating fascia, tendons, and ligaments – especially when muscles are not engaged. With muscles relaxed, the connective tissues around joints can be accessed without interference at a deeper level, allowing them to be remodeled and revitalized.
MORNING MEDITATION WITH ALLISON
Meditation can be beneficial at any time of day, but there’s something beautiful about beginning the day mindfully with meditation. We do not advocate any particular method of meditation and our regular meditators practice a variety of meditation methods, including single-pointed concentration, open awareness meditation, and prayer. If you're new to meditation, focusing on your breath can be a beautiful starting point for your practice.
EVERYDAY ASHTANGA WITH KRISTIN
Ashtanga emphasizes a unique kind of yogic breathing called ujjayi pranayama. It’s unique because it can be done during asana (posture) practice, and when you come into class, that’s what we’ll be doing. We’ll be practicing. If you’ve never done Everyday Ashtanga, you’ll hear the ujjayi, and maybe something will click. We’ll give you an instruction sheet. It won’t make much sense, but if you keep coming, you’ll get it. We also talk after practicing. That helps. (NOTE to ashtangis: This is not “Mysore” Ashtanga. It’s more like what David Williams was doing back in the 70’s).
SUNSET SLOWDOWN WITH KRISTIN
Release your day in a slow kind of way with Sunset Slowdown. This yang to yin style offering invites you to first dynamically engage your body to relieve tension built up through the day, then surrender into longer holds that promote the peace and relaxation your body-mind craves.
YOGA MUSIC WITH LORI, TOBY & AUSTIN
This evening of music making is open to everyone! No experience is necessary - just an open mind and heart to allow creativity to flow. Come to join the jam session or to simply enjoy the creative space. Feel free to bring a meal or snacks! This is an event for everyone!
GRAND RISING WITH CATHERINE
Rise and shine for your body and mind. This offering integrates yin and yang aspects of asana and pranayama practice to optimize energetic vitality and presence. Feel into the freshness of all kinds of new beginnings and endings, and explore the magnitude of your limitless potential.
MORNING MEDITATION WITH AUSTIN
Meditation can be beneficial at any time of day, but there’s something beautiful about beginning the day mindfully with meditation. We do not advocate any particular method of meditation and our regular meditators practice a variety of meditation methods, including single-pointed concentration, open awareness meditation, and prayer. If you're new to meditation, focusing on your breath can be a beautiful starting point for your practice.
COMMUNITY ASHTANGA
Like new skool ashtanga, community ashtanga is a postural practice that links breath and movement in a dynamic sequence of poses. We follows the primary sequence of postures - about 75 incredible poses that are repeated during every practice session. Each posture is held for a certain number of breaths (about 5) and includes transitional movements into and out of the poses. However, in community led ashtanga, there is no authority per se who’s “authorized” to officiate the group practice. Instead, we facilitate communally, with multiple practitioners offering sequencing and alignment cues during practice.
THE ART OF VINYASA WITH CATHERINE
Experience energetic balance and vitality with Catherine Murray in this art-full yoga practice that integrates a dynamic sequence of yoga movements and breathing. Catherine is known for facilitating yoga with creativity and love where the whole practice feels like art itself - an engaging play of perception and expression.
YIN YOGA WITH KRISTIN
Yin yoga is a gentle, slow-paced postural yoga practice where poses are held for extended periods of time. Three-minute holds are not uncommon. Most yin yoga poses are seated or supine. The sustained traction of yin yoga reaches deep connective tissue, stretching and stimulating fascia, tendons, and ligaments – especially when muscles are not engaged. With muscles relaxed, the connective tissues around joints can be accessed without interference at a deeper level, allowing them to be remodeled and revitalized.
NEW SKOOL ASHTANGA WITH KRISTIN
New skool ashtanga values the genius of old school ashtanga poses, sequencing, and intentionality of breath - without the old school asana fundamentalism that fuels insidious competition around physical abilities. New skool ashtanga emphasizes the joy of practice - the creativity, love, and self-realization that’s cultivated in an atmosphere of infinite possibilities. New skool ashtanga includes subtle energy experiencing not only through linking ujjayi breath with a dynamic sequence of asanas, but also through pranayama that punctuates particular parts of practice.
CANDLELIGHT YOGA WITH CATHERINE & MELISSA
A yoga experience that moves from active and engaged poses that warm the body to slow deep stretches that open the body-mind through the energy of allowance - all in a relaxing and peaceful setting to enhance the meditative aspects of both yang and yin energy. This practice soothes, grounds, and balances for the week ahead.
MORNING MEDITATION WITH KRISTIN
Meditation can be beneficial at any time of day, but there’s something beautiful about beginning the day mindfully with meditation. We do not advocate any particular method of meditation and our regular meditators practice a variety of meditation methods, including single-pointed concentration, open awareness meditation, and prayer. If you're new to meditation, focusing on your breath can be a beautiful starting point for your practice.
COMMUNITY ASHTANGA
Like new skool ashtanga, community ashtanga is a postural practice that links breath and movement in a dynamic sequence of poses. We follows the primary sequence of postures - about 75 incredible poses that are repeated during every practice session. Each posture is held for a certain number of breaths (about 5) and includes transitional movements into and out of the poses. However, in community led ashtanga, there is no authority per se who’s “authorized” to officiate the group practice. Instead, we facilitate communally, with multiple practitioners offering sequencing and alignment cues during practice.
ORGANIZING MEETING
This is a virtual meeting for the Community Yoga Center Organizing Team. The Board of Directors, Committee Chairs, and Mentors are all invited to attend this gathering. Please reach out to Kristin for the Zoom link and credentials.
MOODY MONDAYS WITH CHERIE
This is a restorative freestyle yoga offering imbued in a mood evoking relaxed setting. Cherie is facilitating. Come and practice with us if you have the audacity to rest.
MORNING MEDITATION WITH AUSTIN
Meditation can be beneficial at any time of day, but there’s something beautiful about beginning the day mindfully with meditation. We do not advocate any particular method of meditation and our regular meditators practice a variety of meditation methods, including single-pointed concentration, open awareness meditation, and prayer. If you're new to meditation, focusing on your breath can be a beautiful starting point for your practice.
EVERYDAY ASHTANGA WITH TOBY
Ashtanga emphasizes a unique kind of yogic breathing called ujjayi pranayama. It’s unique because it can be done during asana (posture) practice, and when you come into class, that’s what we’ll be doing. We’ll be practicing. If you’ve never done Everyday Ashtanga, you’ll hear the ujjayi, and maybe something will click. We’ll give you an instruction sheet. It won’t make much sense, but if you keep coming, you’ll get it. We also talk after practicing. That helps. (NOTE to ashtangis: This is not “Mysore” Ashtanga. It’s more like what David Williams was doing back in the 70’s).
SLOW DEEP STRETCH WITH KRISTIN
This is a gentle yoga practice emphasizing deep stretches held for long periods of time in a calm and relaxing space. Come and join us if you’d like to let go of tension and stress while improving body flexibility.
GRAND RISING WITH CATHERINE
Rise and shine for your body and mind. This offering integrates yin and yang aspects of asana and pranayama practice to optimize energetic vitality and presence. Feel into the freshness of all kinds of new beginnings and endings, and explore the magnitude of your limitless potential.
MORNING MEDITATION WITH TOBY
Meditation can be beneficial at any time of day, but there’s something beautiful about beginning the day mindfully with meditation. We do not advocate any particular method of meditation and our regular meditators practice a variety of meditation methods, including single-pointed concentration, open awareness meditation, and prayer. If you're new to meditation, focusing on your breath can be a beautiful starting point for your practice.
SEATED YOGA WITH KRISTIN+
Seated yoga is a gentle postural yoga practice comprised of a sequences of seated yoga postures. The practice typically begins with gentle movements of the head, neck, and shoulders with emphasis on linking the breath with the movements. Sun salutations and warrior sequences follow, all while seated. After a series of hip openers, forward folds, and seated inversions, the practice usually ends with mindfulness meditation and offerings of gratitude and thanksgiving.
SEATED YOGA WITH KARINA+
Seated yoga is a gentle postural yoga practice comprised of a sequences of seated yoga postures. The practice typically begins with gentle movements of the head, neck, and shoulders with emphasis on linking the breath with the movements. Sun salutations and warrior sequences follow, all while seated. After a series of hip openers, forward folds, and seated inversions, the practice usually ends with mindfulness meditation and offerings of gratitude and thanksgiving.
YIN YOGA WITH DAPHNE+
Yin yoga is a gentle, slow-paced postural yoga practice where poses are held for extended periods of time. Three-minute holds are not uncommon. Most yin yoga poses are seated or supine. The sustained traction of yin yoga reaches deep connective tissue, stretching and stimulating fascia, tendons, and ligaments – especially when muscles are not engaged. With muscles relaxed, the connective tissues around joints can be accessed without interference at a deeper level, allowing them to be remodeled and revitalized.
MORNING MEDITATION WITH ALLISON
Meditation can be beneficial at any time of day, but there’s something beautiful about beginning the day mindfully with meditation. We do not advocate any particular method of meditation and our regular meditators practice a variety of meditation methods, including single-pointed concentration, open awareness meditation, and prayer. If you're new to meditation, focusing on your breath can be a beautiful starting point for your practice.
EVERYDAY ASHTANGA WITH KRISTIN
Ashtanga emphasizes a unique kind of yogic breathing called ujjayi pranayama. It’s unique because it can be done during asana (posture) practice, and when you come into class, that’s what we’ll be doing. We’ll be practicing. If you’ve never done Everyday Ashtanga, you’ll hear the ujjayi, and maybe something will click. We’ll give you an instruction sheet. It won’t make much sense, but if you keep coming, you’ll get it. We also talk after practicing. That helps. (NOTE to ashtangis: This is not “Mysore” Ashtanga. It’s more like what David Williams was doing back in the 70’s).
SUNSET SLOWDOWN WITH KRISTIN
Release your day in a slow kind of way with Sunset Slowdown. This yang to yin style offering invites you to first dynamically engage your body to relieve tension built up through the day, then surrender into longer holds that promote the peace and relaxation your body-mind craves.
YOGA MUSIC WITH LORI, TOBY & AUSTIN
This evening of music making is open to everyone! No experience is necessary - just an open mind and heart to allow creativity to flow. Come to join the jam session or to simply enjoy the creative space. Feel free to bring a meal or snacks! This is an event for everyone!
GRAND RISING WITH CATHERINE
Rise and shine for your body and mind. This offering integrates yin and yang aspects of asana and pranayama practice to optimize energetic vitality and presence. Feel into the freshness of all kinds of new beginnings and endings, and explore the magnitude of your limitless potential.
MORNING MEDITATION WITH AUSTIN
Meditation can be beneficial at any time of day, but there’s something beautiful about beginning the day mindfully with meditation. We do not advocate any particular method of meditation and our regular meditators practice a variety of meditation methods, including single-pointed concentration, open awareness meditation, and prayer. If you're new to meditation, focusing on your breath can be a beautiful starting point for your practice.
COMMUNITY ASHTANGA
Like new skool ashtanga, community ashtanga is a postural practice that links breath and movement in a dynamic sequence of poses. We follows the primary sequence of postures - about 75 incredible poses that are repeated during every practice session. Each posture is held for a certain number of breaths (about 5) and includes transitional movements into and out of the poses. However, in community led ashtanga, there is no authority per se who’s “authorized” to officiate the group practice. Instead, we facilitate communally, with multiple practitioners offering sequencing and alignment cues during practice.
THE ART OF VINYASA WITH CATHERINE
Experience energetic balance and vitality with Catherine Murray in this art-full yoga practice that integrates a dynamic sequence of yoga movements and breathing. Catherine is known for facilitating yoga with creativity and love where the whole practice feels like art itself - an engaging play of perception and expression.
YIN YOGA WITH KRISTIN
Yin yoga is a gentle, slow-paced postural yoga practice where poses are held for extended periods of time. Three-minute holds are not uncommon. Most yin yoga poses are seated or supine. The sustained traction of yin yoga reaches deep connective tissue, stretching and stimulating fascia, tendons, and ligaments – especially when muscles are not engaged. With muscles relaxed, the connective tissues around joints can be accessed without interference at a deeper level, allowing them to be remodeled and revitalized.
NEW SKOOL ASHTANGA WITH KRISTIN
New skool ashtanga values the genius of old school ashtanga poses, sequencing, and intentionality of breath - without the old school asana fundamentalism that fuels insidious competition around physical abilities. New skool ashtanga emphasizes the joy of practice - the creativity, love, and self-realization that’s cultivated in an atmosphere of infinite possibilities. New skool ashtanga includes subtle energy experiencing not only through linking ujjayi breath with a dynamic sequence of asanas, but also through pranayama that punctuates particular parts of practice.
DAY OF SILENCE WITH AUSTIN & TOBY
Everyone is invited to a day of silence, where we will explore the power of meditation through alternating sitting and walking practice periods. This will be held both in person and virtually from 12pm - 5pm and anyone is welcome to join for any portion of it. This day is open to any person with any level of experience, but please be aware that guided meditations will only be offered for the first sitting/walking period, and during the closing metta meditation.
MORNING MEDITATION WITH KRISTIN
Meditation can be beneficial at any time of day, but there’s something beautiful about beginning the day mindfully with meditation. We do not advocate any particular method of meditation and our regular meditators practice a variety of meditation methods, including single-pointed concentration, open awareness meditation, and prayer. If you're new to meditation, focusing on your breath can be a beautiful starting point for your practice.
COMMUNITY ASHTANGA
Like new skool ashtanga, community ashtanga is a postural practice that links breath and movement in a dynamic sequence of poses. We follows the primary sequence of postures - about 75 incredible poses that are repeated during every practice session. Each posture is held for a certain number of breaths (about 5) and includes transitional movements into and out of the poses. However, in community led ashtanga, there is no authority per se who’s “authorized” to officiate the group practice. Instead, we facilitate communally, with multiple practitioners offering sequencing and alignment cues during practice.
MOODY MONDAYS WITH CHERIE
This is a restorative freestyle yoga offering imbued in a mood evoking relaxed setting. Cherie is facilitating. Come and practice with us if you have the audacity to rest.
MORNING MEDITATION WITH AUSTIN
Meditation can be beneficial at any time of day, but there’s something beautiful about beginning the day mindfully with meditation. We do not advocate any particular method of meditation and our regular meditators practice a variety of meditation methods, including single-pointed concentration, open awareness meditation, and prayer. If you're new to meditation, focusing on your breath can be a beautiful starting point for your practice.
EVERYDAY ASHTANGA WITH TOBY
Ashtanga emphasizes a unique kind of yogic breathing called ujjayi pranayama. It’s unique because it can be done during asana (posture) practice, and when you come into class, that’s what we’ll be doing. We’ll be practicing. If you’ve never done Everyday Ashtanga, you’ll hear the ujjayi, and maybe something will click. We’ll give you an instruction sheet. It won’t make much sense, but if you keep coming, you’ll get it. We also talk after practicing. That helps. (NOTE to ashtangis: This is not “Mysore” Ashtanga. It’s more like what David Williams was doing back in the 70’s).
SLOW DEEP STRETCH WITH MELISSA
This is a gentle yoga practice emphasizing deep stretches held for long periods of time in a calm and relaxing space. Come and join us if you’d like to let go of tension and stress while improving body flexibility.
GRAND RISING WITH CATHERINE
Rise and shine for your body and mind. This offering integrates yin and yang aspects of asana and pranayama practice to optimize energetic vitality and presence. Feel into the freshness of all kinds of new beginnings and endings, and explore the magnitude of your limitless potential.
MORNING MEDITATION WITH TOBY
Meditation can be beneficial at any time of day, but there’s something beautiful about beginning the day mindfully with meditation. We do not advocate any particular method of meditation and our regular meditators practice a variety of meditation methods, including single-pointed concentration, open awareness meditation, and prayer. If you're new to meditation, focusing on your breath can be a beautiful starting point for your practice.
SEATED YOGA WITH KRISTIN+
Seated yoga is a gentle postural yoga practice comprised of a sequences of seated yoga postures. The practice typically begins with gentle movements of the head, neck, and shoulders with emphasis on linking the breath with the movements. Sun salutations and warrior sequences follow, all while seated. After a series of hip openers, forward folds, and seated inversions, the practice usually ends with mindfulness meditation and offerings of gratitude and thanksgiving.
YIN YOGA WITH DAPHNE+
Yin yoga is a gentle, slow-paced postural yoga practice where poses are held for extended periods of time. Three-minute holds are not uncommon. Most yin yoga poses are seated or supine. The sustained traction of yin yoga reaches deep connective tissue, stretching and stimulating fascia, tendons, and ligaments – especially when muscles are not engaged. With muscles relaxed, the connective tissues around joints can be accessed without interference at a deeper level, allowing them to be remodeled and revitalized.
MORNING MEDITATION WITH ALLISON
Meditation can be beneficial at any time of day, but there’s something beautiful about beginning the day mindfully with meditation. We do not advocate any particular method of meditation and our regular meditators practice a variety of meditation methods, including single-pointed concentration, open awareness meditation, and prayer. If you're new to meditation, focusing on your breath can be a beautiful starting point for your practice.
EVERYDAY ASHTANGA WITH KRISTIN
Ashtanga emphasizes a unique kind of yogic breathing called ujjayi pranayama. It’s unique because it can be done during asana (posture) practice, and when you come into class, that’s what we’ll be doing. We’ll be practicing. If you’ve never done Everyday Ashtanga, you’ll hear the ujjayi, and maybe something will click. We’ll give you an instruction sheet. It won’t make much sense, but if you keep coming, you’ll get it. We also talk after practicing. That helps. (NOTE to ashtangis: This is not “Mysore” Ashtanga. It’s more like what David Williams was doing back in the 70’s).
SUNSET SLOWDOWN WITH BLANCA
Release your day in a slow kind of way with Sunset Slowdown. This yang to yin style offering invites you to first dynamically engage your body to relieve tension built up through the day, then surrender into longer holds that promote the peace and relaxation your body-mind craves.
GRAND RISING WITH CATHERINE
Rise and shine for your body and mind. This offering integrates yin and yang aspects of asana and pranayama practice to optimize energetic vitality and presence. Feel into the freshness of all kinds of new beginnings and endings, and explore the magnitude of your limitless potential.
MORNING MEDITATION WITH AUSTIN
Meditation can be beneficial at any time of day, but there’s something beautiful about beginning the day mindfully with meditation. We do not advocate any particular method of meditation and our regular meditators practice a variety of meditation methods, including single-pointed concentration, open awareness meditation, and prayer. If you're new to meditation, focusing on your breath can be a beautiful starting point for your practice.
COMMUNITY ASHTANGA
Like new skool ashtanga, community ashtanga is a postural practice that links breath and movement in a dynamic sequence of poses. We follows the primary sequence of postures - about 75 incredible poses that are repeated during every practice session. Each posture is held for a certain number of breaths (about 5) and includes transitional movements into and out of the poses. However, in community led ashtanga, there is no authority per se who’s “authorized” to officiate the group practice. Instead, we facilitate communally, with multiple practitioners offering sequencing and alignment cues during practice.
THE ART OF VINYASA WITH CATHERINE
Experience energetic balance and vitality with Catherine Murray in this art-full yoga practice that integrates a dynamic sequence of yoga movements and breathing. Catherine is known for facilitating yoga with creativity and love where the whole practice feels like art itself - an engaging play of perception and expression.
YIN YOGA WITH KRISTIN
Yin yoga is a gentle, slow-paced postural yoga practice where poses are held for extended periods of time. Three-minute holds are not uncommon. Most yin yoga poses are seated or supine. The sustained traction of yin yoga reaches deep connective tissue, stretching and stimulating fascia, tendons, and ligaments – especially when muscles are not engaged. With muscles relaxed, the connective tissues around joints can be accessed without interference at a deeper level, allowing them to be remodeled and revitalized.
WINTER SOLSTICE SUN SALUTATIONS WITH INGA & KRISTIN
On Sunday, December 21st, we’ll be honoring the Winter Solstice with a special sun salutation practice at Community Yoga Center. We hope you’ll consider being part of this seasonal event. Practicing cycles of sun salutations with mantra is a beautiful yogic practice of offering gratitude for the light-giving force of the sun and recognizing the gift of life itself. It is a practice of reverence and commitment, and a special opportunity to connect in community.
AUDACITY TO REST WITH CHERIE
In a world driven by Grind Culture, the Audacity to Rest (A2R) container offers an invitation to slow down and turn inward. Through the A2R formula—intentional pause • root-in • rest • reflect—you reconnect with the inner wisdom that affirms your innate right to rest and renew. This practice becomes a grounding rhythm—a way to reset, restore, and meet each moment with calm, clarity, and care whenever it calls.
THE ART OF VINYASA WITH CATHERINE
Experience energetic balance and vitality with Catherine Murray in this art-full yoga practice that integrates a dynamic sequence of yoga movements and breathing. Catherine is known for facilitating yoga with creativity and love where the whole practice feels like art itself - an engaging play of perception and expression.
CANDLELIGHT YOGA WITH CATHERINE & MELISSA
A yoga experience that moves from active and engaged poses that warm the body to slow deep stretches that open the body-mind through the energy of allowance - all in a relaxing and peaceful setting to enhance the meditative aspects of both yang and yin energy. This practice soothes, grounds, and balances for the week ahead.
GOVERNING MEETING
A gathering of the Community Yoga Center Board of Directors. Committee Chairs and Mentors are welcome to attend the first thirty minutes of this gathering to ask questions, give updates, and provide conscious feedback.
CANDLELIGHT YOGA WITH CATHERINE & MELISSA
A yoga experience that moves from active and engaged poses that warm the body to slow deep stretches that open the body-mind through the energy of allowance - all in a relaxing and peaceful setting to enhance the meditative aspects of both yang and yin energy. This practice soothes, grounds, and balances for the week ahead.
GOVERNING MEETING
A gathering of the Community Yoga Center Board of Directors. Committee Chairs and Mentors are welcome to attend the first thirty minutes of this gathering to ask questions, give updates, and provide conscious feedback.
CANDLELIGHT YOGA WITH CATHERINE & MELISSA
A yoga experience that moves from active and engaged poses that warm the body to slow deep stretches that open the body-mind through the energy of allowance - all in a relaxing and peaceful setting to enhance the meditative aspects of both yang and yin energy. This practice soothes, grounds, and balances for the week ahead.
GOVERNING MEETING
A gathering of the Community Yoga Center Board of Directors. Committee Chairs and Mentors are welcome to attend the first thirty minutes of this gathering to ask questions, give updates, and provide conscious feedback.
ORGANIZING MEETING
This is a virtual meeting for the Community Yoga Center Organizing Team. The Board of Directors, Committee Chairs, and Mentors are all invited to attend this gathering. Please reach out to Kristin for the Zoom link and credentials.
CANDLELIGHT YOGA WITH CATHERINE & MELISSA
A yoga experience that moves from active and engaged poses that warm the body to slow deep stretches that open the body-mind through the energy of allowance - all in a relaxing and peaceful setting to enhance the meditative aspects of both yang and yin energy. This practice soothes, grounds, and balances for the week ahead.
GOVERNING MEETING
A gathering of the Community Yoga Center Board of Directors. Committee Chairs and Mentors are welcome to attend the first thirty minutes of this gathering to ask questions, give updates, and provide conscious feedback.
YTT MODULE 7 LEARNSHOP
THIS IS PRACTICUM DAY! Students will either attend the morning session (10am-1pm) or afternoon session (1pm-4pm) to offer their practicum.
CANDLELIGHT YOGA WITH CATHERINE & MELISSA
A yoga experience that moves from active and engaged poses that warm the body to slow deep stretches that open the body-mind through the energy of allowance - all in a relaxing and peaceful setting to enhance the meditative aspects of both yang and yin energy. This practice soothes, grounds, and balances for the week ahead.
GOVERNING MEETING
A gathering of the Community Yoga Center Board of Directors. Committee Chairs and Mentors are welcome to attend the first thirty minutes of this gathering to ask questions, give updates, and provide conscious feedback.
ANANDA YOGA FESTIVAL
Something special happens when a community comes together with a shared purpose. Ananda Yoga Festival as more than just another event at the park. It’s a community of kindred spirits woven together by a collective love for movement, mindfulness, and meaningful connection. You’re invited to be part of the festival this year and co-create the experience with us.
You’re invited to:
Enjoy over 25 movement and mindfulness offerings in a beautiful outdoor space in the heart of downtown Riverside.
Experience the transformative power of music with an all-star line-up of legendary musicians collaborating to offer a heart-centered musical experience.
Learn how yoga fosters social change with justice advocate Bill Brown from the Prison Yoga Project.
Be part of a family-friendly event that includes a little yogis zone full of interactive experiences for children.
Support a mindful marketplace that values ecological sustainability, active lifestyles, nature and outdoor experiences, health and wellness, and yoga (of course!).
Be part of a conscious commUNITY that honors the interconnectedness of everyone and everything.
This year, Ananda Yoga Festival will be held on Saturday, May 17th from 9am to 6pm at White Park in the heart of downtown Riverside. Gates open at 8:30am and opening ceremonies will begin at 9am. Starting at 10am, yoga experiences will be facilitated simultaneously in different areas of White Park. At the top of each hour (11am, 12pm, and 1pm) another set of offerings will be shared. The keynote address will begin at 2pm followed by an afternoon concert in the park from 3pm-6pm.
Early bird tickets are only available until the end of March! This event is expected to sell out, so if you want to be part of this event, secure your spot today.
$30 Early Bird General Admission (Age 18+)
$20 Early Bird Youth Admission (Age 4-17)
Admission for children age 3 and under is FREE!
To get tickets and learn more about Ananda Yoga Festival, check out the festival website.
CANDLELIGHT YOGA WITH CATHERINE & MELISSA
A yoga experience that moves from active and engaged poses that warm the body to slow deep stretches that open the body-mind through the energy of allowance - all in a relaxing and peaceful setting to enhance the meditative aspects of both yang and yin energy. This practice soothes, grounds, and balances for the week ahead.
FALL MEDITATION INTENSIVE WITH AUSTIN, TOBY & KRISTIN
The program consists of 8 weekly meetings on Wednesday morning 7am to 8:30am PST (hybrid on-land and on-line through Zoom) beginning October 15th and ending November 26th. We’ll explore practices designed to illuminate the ways in which we create suffering for ourselves by holding too tightly to our way of seeing the world. We’ll use the text Seeing that Frees by Rob Burbea as a guide for this intensive, however reading is not required. Each meeting will consist of a weekly check-in, guided meditation, and group discussion. In addition, there will be processes centered around cultivating a daily practice and supporting others in the group to do the same.
GRAND RISING WITH CATHERINE
Rise and shine for your body and mind. This offering integrates yin and yang aspects of asana and pranayama practice to optimize energetic vitality and presence. Feel into the freshness of all kinds of new beginnings and endings, and explore the magnitude of your limitless potential.
SLOW DEEP STRETCH WITH MARGO
This is a gentle yoga practice emphasizing deep stretches held for long periods of time in a calm and relaxing space. Come and join us if you’d like to let go of tension and stress while improving body flexibility.
EVERYDAY ASHTANGA WITH KRISTIN
Ashtanga emphasizes a unique kind of yogic breathing called ujjayi pranayama. It’s unique because it can be done during asana (posture) practice, and when you come into class, that’s what we’ll be doing. We’ll be practicing. If you’ve never done Everyday Ashtanga, you’ll hear the ujjayi, and maybe something will click. We’ll give you an instruction sheet. It won’t make much sense, but if you keep coming, you’ll get it. We also talk after practicing. That helps. (NOTE to ashtangis: This is not “Mysore” Ashtanga. It’s more like what David Williams was doing back in the 70’s).
MORNING MEDITATION WITH AUSTIN
Meditation can be beneficial at any time of day, but there’s something beautiful about beginning the day mindfully with meditation. We do not advocate any particular method of meditation and our regular meditators practice a variety of meditation methods, including single-pointed concentration, open awareness meditation, and prayer. If you're new to meditation, focusing on your breath can be a beautiful starting point for your practice.
MOODY MONDAYS WITH CHERIE
This is a restorative freestyle yoga offering imbued in a mood evoking relaxed setting. Cherie is facilitating. Come and practice with us if you have the audacity to rest.
COMMUNITY ASHTANGA
Like new skool ashtanga, community ashtanga is a postural practice that links breath and movement in a dynamic sequence of poses. We follows the primary sequence of postures - about 75 incredible poses that are repeated during every practice session. Each posture is held for a certain number of breaths (about 5) and includes transitional movements into and out of the poses. However, in community led ashtanga, there is no authority per se who’s “authorized” to officiate the group practice. Instead, we facilitate communally, with multiple practitioners offering sequencing and alignment cues during practice.
MORNING MEDITATION WITH KRISTIN
Meditation can be beneficial at any time of day, but there’s something beautiful about beginning the day mindfully with meditation. We do not advocate any particular method of meditation and our regular meditators practice a variety of meditation methods, including single-pointed concentration, open awareness meditation, and prayer. If you're new to meditation, focusing on your breath can be a beautiful starting point for your practice.
NEW SKOOL ASHTANGA WITH KRISTIN
New skool ashtanga values the genius of old school ashtanga poses, sequencing, and intentionality of breath - without the old school asana fundamentalism that fuels insidious competition around physical abilities. New skool ashtanga emphasizes the joy of practice - the creativity, love, and self-realization that’s cultivated in an atmosphere of infinite possibilities. New skool ashtanga includes subtle energy experiencing not only through linking ujjayi breath with a dynamic sequence of asanas, but also through pranayama that punctuates particular parts of practice.
YIN YOGA WITH KRISTIN
Yin yoga is a gentle, slow-paced postural yoga practice where poses are held for extended periods of time. Three-minute holds are not uncommon. Most yin yoga poses are seated or supine. The sustained traction of yin yoga reaches deep connective tissue, stretching and stimulating fascia, tendons, and ligaments – especially when muscles are not engaged. With muscles relaxed, the connective tissues around joints can be accessed without interference at a deeper level, allowing them to be remodeled and revitalized.
THE ART OF VINYASA WITH CATHERINE
Experience energetic balance and vitality with Catherine Murray in this art-full yoga practice that integrates a dynamic sequence of yoga movements and breathing. Catherine is known for facilitating yoga with creativity and love where the whole practice feels like art itself - an engaging play of perception and expression.
COMMUNITY ASHTANGA
Like new skool ashtanga, community ashtanga is a postural practice that links breath and movement in a dynamic sequence of poses. We follows the primary sequence of postures - about 75 incredible poses that are repeated during every practice session. Each posture is held for a certain number of breaths (about 5) and includes transitional movements into and out of the poses. However, in community led ashtanga, there is no authority per se who’s “authorized” to officiate the group practice. Instead, we facilitate communally, with multiple practitioners offering sequencing and alignment cues during practice.
MORNING MEDITATION WITH AUSTIN
Meditation can be beneficial at any time of day, but there’s something beautiful about beginning the day mindfully with meditation. We do not advocate any particular method of meditation and our regular meditators practice a variety of meditation methods, including single-pointed concentration, open awareness meditation, and prayer. If you're new to meditation, focusing on your breath can be a beautiful starting point for your practice.
GRAND RISING WITH CATHERINE
Rise and shine for your body and mind. This offering integrates yin and yang aspects of asana and pranayama practice to optimize energetic vitality and presence. Feel into the freshness of all kinds of new beginnings and endings, and explore the magnitude of your limitless potential.
SUNSET SLOWDOWN WITH VIVIAN
Release your day in a slow kind of way with Sunset Slowdown. This yang to yin style offering invites you to first dynamically engage your body to relieve tension built up through the day, then surrender into longer holds that promote the peace and relaxation your body-mind craves.
EVERYDAY ASHTANGA WITH KRISTIN
Ashtanga emphasizes a unique kind of yogic breathing called ujjayi pranayama. It’s unique because it can be done during asana (posture) practice, and when you come into class, that’s what we’ll be doing. We’ll be practicing. If you’ve never done Everyday Ashtanga, you’ll hear the ujjayi, and maybe something will click. We’ll give you an instruction sheet. It won’t make much sense, but if you keep coming, you’ll get it. We also talk after practicing. That helps. (NOTE to ashtangis: This is not “Mysore” Ashtanga. It’s more like what David Williams was doing back in the 70’s).
MORNING MEDITATION WITH ALLISON
Meditation can be beneficial at any time of day, but there’s something beautiful about beginning the day mindfully with meditation. We do not advocate any particular method of meditation and our regular meditators practice a variety of meditation methods, including single-pointed concentration, open awareness meditation, and prayer. If you're new to meditation, focusing on your breath can be a beautiful starting point for your practice.
HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE MEETING
The Hospitality Committee is meeting Saturday, September 24th at 7:30pm via Zoom to collaborate on ways we can support the committee responsibilities.
THE ART OF MEDITATION WITH KRISTIN+
The Art of Meditation course offers a way to open and deepen perception and develop a wise relationship with the nature of experience. Cultivating present moment awareness imbued with courageous honesty and radical love is the foundational practice. It works against our habit of wanting to be distracted - of not wanting to meet life as it actually is - of looking outside ourselves for something to ease our pain and suffering. This practice allows us to experience the precious gift of being alive - it helps us feel into our physical, mental, and emotional experience and feel more connected to life itself.
YIN YOGA WITH DAPHNE+
Yin yoga is a gentle, slow-paced postural yoga practice where poses are held for extended periods of time. Three-minute holds are not uncommon. Most yin yoga poses are seated or supine. The sustained traction of yin yoga reaches deep connective tissue, stretching and stimulating fascia, tendons, and ligaments – especially when muscles are not engaged. With muscles relaxed, the connective tissues around joints can be accessed without interference at a deeper level, allowing them to be remodeled and revitalized.
SEATED YOGA WITH KRISTIN+
Seated yoga is a gentle postural yoga practice comprised of a sequences of seated yoga postures. The practice typically begins with gentle movements of the head, neck, and shoulders with emphasis on linking the breath with the movements. Sun salutations and warrior sequences follow, all while seated. After a series of hip openers, forward folds, and seated inversions, the practice usually ends with mindfulness meditation and offerings of gratitude and thanksgiving.
FALL MEDITATION INTENSIVE WITH AUSTIN, TOBY & KRISTIN
The program consists of 8 weekly meetings on Wednesday morning 7am to 8:30am PST (hybrid on-land and on-line through Zoom) beginning October 15th and ending November 26th. We’ll explore practices designed to illuminate the ways in which we create suffering for ourselves by holding too tightly to our way of seeing the world. We’ll use the text Seeing that Frees by Rob Burbea as a guide for this intensive, however reading is not required. Each meeting will consist of a weekly check-in, guided meditation, and group discussion. In addition, there will be processes centered around cultivating a daily practice and supporting others in the group to do the same.
GRAND RISING WITH CATHERINE
Rise and shine for your body and mind. This offering integrates yin and yang aspects of asana and pranayama practice to optimize energetic vitality and presence. Feel into the freshness of all kinds of new beginnings and endings, and explore the magnitude of your limitless potential.
SLOW DEEP STRETCH WITH MELISSA
This is a gentle yoga practice emphasizing deep stretches held for long periods of time in a calm and relaxing space. Come and join us if you’d like to let go of tension and stress while improving body flexibility.