We know that yoga can help with stress and learning to relax, but do you know why or how? Explore how yoga profounding impacts our nervous system in this 2 hour workshop. We’ll start with an intentional somatic practice then discuss the science behind the yoga.

Yoga can affect change in the somatic nervous system by learning how to divert your mind’s attention, like when you focus on your breath. When you make that voluntary shift, your heart rate slows and this is the first indicator that the body feels safe. Lower respiration rates have immediate effects on the body including reducing blood pressure, heart rate, and even changes in body temperature. 

Ayurveda is often referred to as a sister practice to Yoga.  Ayurveda is a holistic practice that has guided individuals towards balance and health for over 5,000 years. Rooted in the belief that wellness comes from a harmonious balance between mind, body, and spirit, Ayurveda offers profound insights and practical techniques to optimize health and vitality.

• In this workshop, you will learn:

• The Science of Ayurveda

• Exploring the Foundations

• The Role of Ayurvedic Practices

• Integrating Ayurveda into Daily Life

This fun and interactive class will focus on techniques to release your muscles, fascia, connective tissues and tendons. Self myofascial release (SMFR) is a self massage technique, utilizing blocks, balls and other props to help you relax. We will learn about the benefits of releasing the stress held in tight connective tissues and muscles. SMFR stimulates and relaxes constricted tissues. 

Tight myofascial tissue can restrict movement in your joints and muscles, causing tightness, tension, and ‘knots’ you can’t get rid of. Because these areas are tighter, they may create imbalances in the way you move, with can create additional tightness that you’re not immediately aware of. 

These techniques are being incorporated into some Yin yoga classes as well as other classes. You will feel like you have had a massage and can use these techniques in classes and at home.

In-studio only.

Restorative Yoga is a practice for relaxing and calming the nervous system that bridges asana with the physical and mental benefits of yoga. By tapping into how our body responds to relaxation in a safe, secure environment, Restorative Yoga can be a transformative practice. It is grounded by principles that promote comfort and safety so that the mind can find a state of deep relaxation. This relaxed state allows access to the parasympathetic nervous system, the body's natural relaxation response. 

Practice & Meditation

Join us to embrace the abundant energy of this season for our Summer Solstice Renewal Yoga workshop to align body, mind, and spirit. As the longest day of the year approaches, Rachel Red & Ken Aubuchon will lead this exploration of the rich philosophy of yoga, drawing parallels between the cycles of nature and the cycles within ourselves. Through a blend of dynamic asana practice to ignite the fire within and introspective meditation, participants will explore the symbolism of the Summer Solstice as a time of strength and renewal. 

Intentions & Goals

We'll tap into the ancient wisdom of yoga to cultivate clarity, intention, and purpose, using this auspicious time of year as a catalyst for personal growth and transformation. During this workshop, we'll delve into the concept of setting intentions in alignment with the energy of the Summer Solstice for meaningful, long-lasting change. Through guided journaling and intention setting, participants will have the opportunity to reflect on their aspirations and desires for the season ahead.

Self-Reflection

 Drawing inspiration from the principles of yoga philosophy, we'll explore how to cultivate resilience, presence, and inner harmony as we pursue our goals. By harnessing the energy of the solstice and the practices of yoga, participants will leave feeling empowered to embark on their personal journeys with renewed vigor and clarity, ready to embrace the growth possibilities of the season.

Space is limited, so reserve your spot today for this light-filled journey of yoga and self-discovery. 

About your facilitators 

Ken is an E-RYT-500, C-IAYT and co-owner of Namaste Yoga. He is an expert in living yoga on and off the mat, and will share strategies in this workshop series. 

Rachel completed her RYT-200 training at Namaste in 2019 and has been practicing as a student for 14 years. As a full-time data analyst, she understands that yoga can’t just happen in a peaceful studio, and that it has to be adapted to the sometimes delightful chaos of modern life.

Please note:

• This program is offered in-studio and virtual, but all participants will receive a link to attend virtually.

• If you plan to attend in studio, just ignore the email containing the link. 

• If you plan to attend virtually, you will receive a Zoom link from hello@fitgrid prior to the start of the workshop.

Pranayama is a foundational practice in yoga. Through deliberate attention to the breath, pranayama techniques facilitate a deeper yoga practice and mental clarity. Inhalation, exhalation, and retention are consciously regulated to balance vital energy (prana) within the body's energy centers (chakras). This ancient practice not only enhances physical vitality but also cultivates inner peace, resilience, and self-awareness.

Join Ken to discuss:

• the process of breathing and how pranayama can deepen your practice

• the anatomy of breathing

• learn and practice several pranayama techniques

Register for your Zoom link!

2 Yoga Alliance CEs

Join Namaste Yoga’s expert on all things energy systems and chakras, Rachele Rose RYT-200; Reiki Master & Pranic Healer, and Kyla Remus E-RYT 500 for an overview and discussion about the chakras and energy systems.

The chakras are various focal points used in a variety of ancient meditation practices and are considered part of the subtle body in yoga practice. These energy systems were first referenced in the Vedas, ancient yogic texts that described yogic practice. The Chakras are part of ideas and concepts about physiology and psychic centers that have emerged across Indian traditions. The Chakras are believed to be the avenues by which prana or vayu (life energy) are transported along with nadi (energy carrying arteries). The chakra is, in many ways, considered the vital energy centers of the body.

About your facilitator:

Rachele Rose (she/her) is a Reiki Master, Pranic Healing Practitioner, and a Namaste Yoga Teacher Training 2021 graduate (RYT-200). Rachele earned the Reiki Master certification through the Beaumont Institute of Integrative Medicine in 2018 and has also earned nine different Pranic Healing certificates through the Pranic Healing Institute for Inner Studies since 2018. Rachele incorporates both Reiki and Pranic Healing into each session.

You will receive a separate email with your event link about 1/2 hour prior to the event on Tuesday.

Restorative Yoga is a practice for relaxing and calming the nervous system that bridges asana with the physical and mental benefits of yoga. By tapping into how our body responds to relaxation in a safe, secure environment, Restorative Yoga can be a transformative practice. It is grounded by principles that promote comfort and safety so that the mind can find a state of deep relaxation. This relaxed state allows access to the parasympathetic nervous system, the body's natural relaxation response. 

Through the use of yoga, meditation, journaling and creating a vision journal you will imagine the possibilities for today and the future. Learn techniques you can use to create a visual representation of what your best life looks like, and create powerful images that shift your mindset, gain clarity on the inspired actions to help you step into your best life.

This fun workshop is good for anyone at any level of yoga. Increase fulfillment in your life.

This workshop is a perfect complement to the Winter Solstice & upcoming Spring Equinox goal setting workshops!

Taught by: Kyla Remus and Tracy Romeo

Restorative Yoga is a practice for relaxing and calming the nervous system that bridges asana with the physical and mental benefits of yoga. By tapping into how our body responds to relaxation in a safe, secure environment, Restorative Yoga can be a transformative practice. It is grounded by principles that promote comfort and safety so that the mind can find a state of deep relaxation. This relaxed state allows access to the parasympathetic nervous system, the body's natural relaxation response. 

This fun and interactive class will focus on techniques to release your muscles, fascia, connective tissues and tendons. Self myofascial release (SMFR) is a self massage technique, utilizing blocks, balls and other props to help you relax. We will learn about the benefits of releasing the stress held in tight connective tissues and muscles. SMFR stimulates and relaxes constricted tissues. 

Tight myofascial tissue can restrict movement in your joints and muscles, causing tightness, tension, and ‘knots’ you can’t get rid of. Because these areas are tighter, they may create imbalances in the way you move, with can create additional tightness that you’re not immediately aware of. 

These techniques are being incorporated into some Yin yoga classes as well as other classes. You will feel like you have had a massage and can use these techniques in classes and at home.

In-studio only.

This fun and interactive series will focus on techniques to release your muscles, fascia, connective tissues, and tendons. Self-myofascial release (SMFR) is a self-massage technique, that utilizes blocks, balls, and other props to help you relax. We will learn about the benefits of releasing the stress held in tight connective tissues and muscles. SMFR stimulates and relaxes constricted tissues.

$60/2 classes; $80/3 classes

Tight myofascial tissue can restrict movement in your joints and muscles, causing tightness, tension, and ‘knots’ you can’t get rid of. Because these areas are tighter, they may create imbalances in the way you move, which can create additional tightness that you’re not immediately aware of.

These techniques are being incorporated into some Yin yoga classes as well as other classes. You will feel like you have had a massage and can use these techniques in classes and at home.

Kyla Remus and Jeannette Benner are both certified in Yin Yoga and are certified in Myofascial Release. Jeannette also has advanced training in Yin Yoga.

This fun and interactive series will focus on techniques to release your muscles, fascia, connective tissues, and tendons. Self-myofascial release (SMFR) is a self-massage technique, that utilizes blocks, balls, and other props to help you relax. We will learn about the benefits of releasing the stress held in tight connective tissues and muscles. SMFR stimulates and relaxes constricted tissues.

$60/2 classes; $80/3 classes

Tight myofascial tissue can restrict movement in your joints and muscles, causing tightness, tension, and ‘knots’ you can’t get rid of. Because these areas are tighter, they may create imbalances in the way you move, which can create additional tightness that you’re not immediately aware of.

These techniques are being incorporated into some Yin yoga classes as well as other classes. You will feel like you have had a massage and can use these techniques in classes and at home.

Kyla Remus and Jeannette Benner are both certified in Yin Yoga and are certified in Myofascial Release. Jeannette also has advanced training in Yin Yoga.

Join us on Saturday, June 17, at 1 p.m. for this special event! Rachele Rose (RYT-200) will lead you through a free, donation-based hatha yoga class. Following this class, local author and Rachele’s spouse, Vanessa Ivy Rose, will share a reading from her new book HALL OF FAME DNA: The Life and Legacy of Norman Turkey Stearnes. Vanessa will also be available after the reading for a meet and greet and book signing.

This class will focus on cultivating joy through gentle movements and is adaptable and accessible for all bodies, shapes, sizes, and abilities ages 16+. Class is free to attend, but donations are welcome - and greatly appreciated! All donations will go toward the Turkey Stearnes Foundation.

The story of Norman "Turkey" Stearnes is one of greatness hidden in plain sight. According to baseball statistics and four Hall of Fame inductions, he is one of the all-time greats, yet many people have never heard his name. In this non-fiction sports biography and memoir fusion, Vanessa Ivy Rose gives the play-by-play. Written as a conversation with Turkey, she details what makes her grandfather an unforgettable legend, both on and off the field.

This book is available to purchase on Amazon. A limited number of copies will also be available to purchase at Namaste the day of the event. You are not required to purchase the book or make a donation, this is a free event. All donations will go toward the Turkey Stearnes Foundation.

Pre-registration required. Limited studio spots are available. The class and book reading will also be live-streamed via Zoom for all virtual attendees.

About the Author: Vanessa Ivy Rose is an author from Detroit. Born into a family of educators, she has utilized both her B.A. in Communication and Master’s in Teaching to help empower and elevate future generations. Following in the footsteps of her grandfather, athletics has been a vital part of her journey (playing basketball overseas, in college and coaching). Combining these gifts, her purpose is to create positive change and radiate light. Learn more at www.hofdna.com

This fun and interactive series will focus on techniques to release your muscles, fascia, connective tissues, and tendons. Self-myofascial release (SMFR) is a self-massage technique, that utilizes blocks, balls, and other props to help you relax. We will learn about the benefits of releasing the stress held in tight connective tissues and muscles. SMFR stimulates and relaxes constricted tissues.

Take one, two, or all three!

$35/1 class; $60/2 classes; $80/3 classes

Tight myofascial tissue can restrict movement in your joints and muscles, causing tightness, tension, and ‘knots’ you can’t get rid of. Because these areas are tighter, they may create imbalances in the way you move, which can create additional tightness that you’re not immediately aware of.

These techniques are being incorporated into some Yin yoga classes as well as other classes. You will feel like you have had a massage and can use these techniques in classes and at home.

Kyla Remus and Jeannette Benner are both certified in Yin Yoga and are certified in Myofascial Release. Jeannette also has advanced training in Yin Yoga.