FEATURED WORKSHOPS
Sankalpa Saturdays with Tuesday Irby
Saturdays, January 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th | 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST | Online | Early Bird Pricing: $100/4 sessions until 12/31! Regular Price: $115
Start your new year with intention and purpose in Sankalpa Saturdays, a four-part yoga workshop series led by Tuesday Irby. Designed to nourish your body, mind, and spirit, this series blends gentle movement, restorative yoga, meditation, and journaling to help you reconnect with yourself on a deeper level.
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Together, we will:
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Explore the concept of sankalpa (a heartfelt intention) and create one that resonates with your inner goals.
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Use SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) goal-setting techniques to create actionable steps toward becoming your best self.
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Step away from the busyness of life and immerse yourself in a supportive, nurturing environment to recharge and refocus.
This workshop is perfect for practitioners of all levels. Whether you’re setting a sankalpa for the first time or refining your existing goals, Sankalpa Saturdays offers a peaceful retreat to guide your journey. Leave feeling grounded, inspired, and equipped with the tools to carry your intentions into the rest of the year.
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Reserve your spot today and give yourself the gift of time, intention, and transformation. We look forward to supporting you on your path!
Yoga Nidra For Resilience - Winter 2025 with Carol Mermey
Sundays, January 12th, Feb. 9th, March 23rd | 5:00pm - 6:00pm EST | Online | $20 per class or $55 for entire series
Resilience -- Returning to the wisdom of your body & mind to deal with life’s challenges.
Strengthen your ability to bounce back from life’s challenges by reconnecting with the inner resilience of your body and mind. Through the guided meditation practice of Yoga Nidra, discover a deep source of stability, clarity, and self-empowerment. This workshop is designed to help you release tension, calm your nervous system, and restore your energy.
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In each session, you’ll:
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Learn centering and relaxation techniques
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Practice gentle stretches for joints and muscles
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Explore mindful breathing practices
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Experience a complete Yoga Nidra session
Yoga Nidra is practiced lying down or seated comfortably. No experience is necessary—everyone is welcome.
*All registrants will receive recordings of these practices.
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About the Facilitator:
Carol Mermey (E-RYT 500, MPH) has been teaching yoga since 2004, guiding students of all ages and abilities to “start where they are, use what they’ve got, and do what they can.” Her classes emphasize healthy alignment to build strength, flexibility, and balance, promoting a sense of well-being and empowerment. Carol enjoys teaching students of all ages, and her teaching settings range from yoga studios and workplaces to health clinics and senior centers.
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Certified in ParaYoga Nidra, Yoga for Osteoporosis, and Yoga for Healthy Aging, Carol is also a Brain Longevity Specialist. She has completed iRest Yoga Nidra II and Integrative Yoga for Seniors, and she continues to study with Rod Stryker in ParaYoga. Currently, she is involved in a study on yoga for improving core strength and balance in older adults.
Sundays, January 19th & 26th | 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST | In-Person | $80
Discover Tai Chi, often called “meditation in motion”—a gentle, low-impact exercise designed to harmonize body, mind, and energy. This practice promotes flexibility, balance, coordination, and pain relief while easing anxiety and enhancing mental clarity.
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Workshop Highlights:
In this workshop, Balanced Arts introduces Yang-style Tai Chi, covering seated, standing, and moving forms, as well as partner drills, Tai Chi ball, and Chi Gong exercises. Learn basic self-defense applications and Tai Chi principles for wellness.
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Learning Objectives:
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Fundamental Yang style movements (8 form and basic form)
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Partner drills (push hands)
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Practical life applications of Tai Chi
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Stress management and breathing techniques
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Improved focus and introspection
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Tools for mindfulness and relaxation
Instructor:
Robert Anderson, founder of Balanced Arts, is a seasoned martial artist, wellness educator, and certified fitness instructor with over 30 years of experience. Trained in multiple martial arts, Robert works with athletes, executives, active seniors, and teens, guiding them toward mindfulness and personal wellness.
Radiant Rhythms Ecstatic Dance with Clara Fang
Saturdays, January 25th, March 8th, April 19th, May 31st | 7:00pm - 9:00pm EST | In-Person | $30/$150
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Break free from screen fatigue and daily stress with ecstatic dance—a wellness practice that encourages free expression through movement. In an immersive, interactive space, participants can release tension, gain mental clarity, and connect with others through nonverbal expression.
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Suggested Arrival Time: 6:45PM
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Benefits:
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Stress relief and relaxation
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Somatic healing
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Self-expression
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Exercise and play
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Community connection
No experience is necessary! We’ll start with an opening circle to share intentions, followed by a 75-minute playlist of non-lyrical, new age, and tribal music arranged in a “dance wave.” We’ll close with reflections, creating a meaningful and often trance-like experience.
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What to Bring:
Water bottle, loose clothing (expect to sweat!), optional yoga mat.​
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Note: Please refrain from bringing food or alcohol.​
Subtle Body Series: An Introduction to the Energy Body with Claudia Neuman
Sundays, February 23rd, March 23rd, & April 27th | In-Person | $65 per session or $160 for entire series | Early bird: $150 for all three sessions by 2/1
From the perspective of the Sri Vidya Tantra Tradition of Yoga, the body is considered the altar of transformation. This workshop series invites us to experience the body in an empowered way by accessing the energetic foundation of the physical and spiritual experience — our 'subtle body'.
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Through a combination of foundational teachings and experiential practices, participants will learn about the energy anatomy, including the Panchakoshas, Bandhas, Prana Vayus, Chakras, and Nadis. Most importantly, each session will be an experience of practices that help us draw the relationship between our subtle body and physical body.
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Session 1: The Navel Center · Lunar · Foundational | 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Discover the 72,000 energy channels known as Nadis, with a focus on the three main Nadis that flow along the spine. Learn how to activate and balance these channels through breathwork, poses, and meditation.
Practices: Breathwork, asanas, Yoga Nidra (sleep), and meditation.
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Session 2: The Heart Center · Solar · Purifying | 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST​
Explore the five Prana Vayus—specific flows in the body that govern the functions of our lives—and learn about Bandhas (sacred energy locks) that help us direct and contain these flows.
Practices: Breathwork, asanas, and meditation.
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Session 3: The Third Eye Center · Fire · Transformational | 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Discover the Panchakoshas (five layers of being) and use pranayamas (breathing techniques), Bandhas (sacred locks), and the activation of Sushumna, the central energy channel of the spine. This session focuses on cultivating transformation and clarity.
Practices: Breathwork, asanas, Yoga Nidra, and meditation.
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Who Can Join?
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This series is open to all levels of practitioners. Each session will have some lecturing, discussion, and practice of poses, breath, meditation, and Nidra (when indicated).​
