Walk the line between action and calm, effort and ease with this intentional and mindful movements incorporating neurological and vestibular challenges in this unique and uplifting class to bring balance to the mind, body and spirit. Expect dynamic movement drills emphasizing balance and mobility, the incorporation of wobble cushions, balance pads and boards, followed by an extended restorative practice incorporating guided meditation, allowing body and mind to ease into deep internal reflection and nervous system shift into rest.

Why do some people languish while other people flourish? To thrive, people need to learn to leverage positive emotions, work with negative emotions, build positive habits, create nurturing relationships, and take meaningful action. Each week, you will learn a new tool and have an opportunity to learn and apply Positive Psychology in an intimate and supportive group setting. Each week covers a new skill, deepening your happiness skillset, leaving you nourished, educated, & empowered. Each session will follow a similar flow: Opening Mindfulness Practice, Didactic/Learning, Experiential Exercise, Debrief, Closing Meditation.

TOPICS
9/16 – Me at My Best
9/23 - Signature Strengths – Leveraging what’s right with you
9/30 Gratitude & Positivity – Amplifying Gratitude
10/7 Mindfulness & Savoring – Mindfulness Meets Positivity
10/21 Active Constructive Responding – Increasing Positivity in Relationships
10/28 Visualization – Best Possible Future Self Visualization
11/4 Reframing Mind Chatter – Rewiring and Neuroplasticity
11/18 Changing Habits – Breaking and Building
11/25 Cultivating Forgiveness – Surrender the Desire to Make the Past Better
12/2 Cultivating Intuition & Inner Wisdom

Find your center and become more grounded in body and mind as you ease chronic tightness of the hips and low back. Expect slow, gentle, floor-based practice, emphasizing range of motion and functional movement focused on the muscles and tissues of the lower body, incorporating myofacial therapeutics, therapy balls, and acupressure mats to aid tension release, followed by progressive muscle relaxation allowing the body and mind to move into a more restful and expansive state.

60 min floor based accessible yoga class

Unwind from the day and prepare for deep relaxation of the mind and body. Expect a mellow practice of passive, supported poses using a variety of props to assist the body in releasing long held tension in the physical body, with an emphasis on conscious relaxation to soothe the nervous system, and the incorporation of binaural sound therapeutics and guided meditation as you unfurl, unwind, and untangle.
This amazing practice is effective for stress management, anxiety, chronic pain, hypertension, cardiac arrhythmia and symptoms related to chronic illness or cancer…It’s also the perfect self-care practice.

60 min accessible yoga class
** As the nervous system relaxes and the heart rate slows the body temperature lowers and you may need additional layers to maintain comfort. Please dress comfortably and bring/wear socks for this practice.

📣PLEASE READ** Tish Webber is an independent yoga instructor who offers classes at the studio sanctuary. DustOff Yoga studio class passes and memberships ARE NOT VALID for these classes. Payment should be made directly to Tish when attending her class. *There is no need to ‘book’ your class~just show up 10-15 min prior to class start.
COST: $12 per class for Drop In and $10 when purchasing 6 or more classes **Paid directly to Tish Webber

Gentle Morning Yoga is based on Arum Yoga~ a form of yoga practiced by Jain monks. This style merges the principals of Hatha, Raja and Laya yoga as well as the science of sound. Classes are gentle and include breath work, asana (poses/movement) with modifications and variations for all levels of experience and ability, light meditation and relaxation techniques at close of class.

60 min class

Let your breath be the music that guides your body’s flow!! Explore this perfect blend of traditional static postures of Hatha yoga with the flowing breath synchronized sequences of Vinyasa to build physical and mental strength and feel strong and energized. Expect to begin with mindful breath awareness smoothly transitioning into fluid movements that challenge and uplift. Emphasizing alignment and mindful, accessible movement, this balanced practice concludes with extended savasana easing you into a deeper mind~body connection.

60 min accessible movement class suitable for everyBODY

The studio sanctuary is filled with gorgeous candlelight as we move into the darker season of the year. Come explore an intuitive and compassionate exploration of the body mind and spirit that will aid in bringing synchronicity and balance to your days. Expect slow and gentle sequences, and dynamic somatic movement, emphasizing the development of body awareness, reduction of stress, and cultivating emotional regulation to strengthen the connection between body, mind and spirit. It’s the perfect way to end your day and settle into your evening.

Put your turkey in the oven and join us for this (FREE) accessible, gratitude filled, gentle yoga class lead by Sarah. It’s our way of saying THANK YOU to our north country commUNITY! 🧡 Come move, rest and create space to meet the holiday chaos with gratitude and grace~it’s just what you need to quell the holiday stress.

📣PLEASE READ** Tish Webber is an independent yoga instructor who offers classes at the studio sanctuary. DustOff Yoga studio class passes and memberships ARE NOT VALID for these classes. Payment should be made directly to Tish when attending her class. *There is no need to ‘book’ your class~just show up 10-15 min prior to class start.
COST: $12 per class for Drop In and $10 when purchasing 6 or more classes **Paid directly to Tish Webber

Gentle Morning Yoga is based on Arum Yoga~ a form of yoga practiced by Jain monks. This style merges the principals of Hatha, Raja and Laya yoga as well as the science of sound. Classes are gentle and include breath work, asana (poses/movement) with modifications and variations for all levels of experience and ability, light meditation and relaxation techniques at close of class.

60 min class

This class is suitable for anyone looking to explore the benefits of yoga without getting on the ground~it’s also the perfect work day break! A fusion of chair and standing postures with adaptions offered for everyBODY!! Expect all the benefits of our other yoga classes but we’ll use the chair as a prop for support, balance, or advancing poses as appropriate for each participant. This accessible practice is gentle on the joints so there is no weight bearing through the knees or wrists! A variety of options will be given throughout the practice to allow exploration in finding the optimal balance between support and challenge to meet you where you are at the moment. Expect gentle movement emphasizing the development of body awareness, balance exploration, mindful breathing, and time for reflective meditation designed to reduce stress and promote personal empowerment.

60 min class
**Ideal for those who may have a more restricted movement, struggle to get from floor to standing, have experienced vertigo/lightheadedness or other conditions that make typical movement classes challenging.

An intuitive and compassionate exploration of the body mind and spirit that will aid in bringing synchronicity and balance to your days. Expect slow and gentle sequences, and dynamic somatic movement, emphasizing the development of body awareness, reduction of stress, and cultivating emotional regulation to strengthen the connection between body, mind and spirit.

60 min class All levels

Begin your healing journey and soften the grip on experiences of loss, grief, anxiety or trauma may have on your heart. This slower yoga practice designed to support your healing journey from mental, emotional, and physical trauma. You will be invited to make empowering choices based on what you are feeling ~ using somatic awareness practices, and provided the opportunity to explore what you need in the moment. The focus is less about the alignment of poses or sequences and more about turning inward, so that you may tend the pain with compassion. Class winds down with an immersive soundscape utilizing crystal singing bowls that deepens relaxation and fosters greater awareness as you drift into an extended period of rest. Expect a safe space to begin connecting to your body and breath.

75 min