This holiday season you can rest easy, breathe deeply, experience a quiet mind and a joyful heart.
Turn off all distraction and ease into the evening with this stress relieving yoga practice set to candlelight. The class will flow through gentle yoga postures and breathing exercise to relax and settle the energies in the body followed by Yoga Nidra~a powerful meditation practice where you will be guided into a state of deep relaxation while maintaining awareness. Yoga Nidra is practiced in a comfortable and supported resting pose similar to Savasana. Release physical, mental and emotional tension and experience this profound practice with the opportunity to leave class feeling rested, restored and inspired. Evening will conclude with quiet holiday inspired tea and the opportunity for reflection and journaling and capture your experience.

75 min accessible class

** Please wear warm layers and warm cozy socks~as the nervous system relaxes the body temperature drops and you may become cool. Consider bringing a journal and pen.

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.

📣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

Allow us to support you through a journey of self reflection & deep rest. Join us in the studio sanctuary for a full-day retreat, a peaceful gathering to harness the quiet power of winter for personal growth and renewal. The Winter Solstice, marking the longest night of the year, is a profound moment for reflection, setting intentions, and embracing transformation. Together, we’ll honor the shift from darkness of winter towards lighter days, aligning with nature’s rhythm and cultivating inner peace. This retreat offers a sanctuary to rest, reconnect, and find deep balance as we prepare to welcome light back into our lives.

This very special day includes:

Morning Session:

A meditative respite in the tranquil salt room at Mountain Medical Spa. This unique, restorative space is offered with the intention to soothe and assist with releasing tension as we easy into the day.

A special individual Oracle Card Reading with Jill Kwitkwiski, for a playful insight to illuminate your path into the winter season.

A workshop to get creative with Elaine Gabriel at Sol Studio Arts where you’ll make your own Winter Solace lantern. This traditional symbol of hope in the dark will bring a touch of sparkle and magic into the winter nights ahead.

Midday Pause: Gather together for a light and nourishing lunch with soulful conversation before the afternoon unfolds.

Afternoon Session:

An invitation to embrace the healing power of the pause, turn inward and retreat with a restorative yoga practice. It’s a quiet time for deep rest and gentle introspection with lots of cozy props.

A somatic mindfulness practice will guide you in letting go of what no longer serves you.

A gentle and contemplative yin yoga practice that will aid you in discharging physical and emotional tensions and create space to honor the darkness we’ve experienced; so that we may turn toward the light with new perspectives.

Ceremonial cacao and guided contemplation to reconnect with your heart, and set your intentions building a path that lights the way through the darkness of winter and guides us towards our brightest future.

A healing sound bath with the gorgeous soundscape of the wild Ammonoosuc river outside the studio. Find a profound stillness as the enchanting sounds of crystal singing bowls, and the chimes soothing vibrations release any remaining tension or resistance, rekindling the light of your inner wisdom.

We’ll close the day with a reflective sharing circle and an optional releasing ritual, lighting the way toward a joyful, renewed spirit.

**Hot tea & treat cart will be available throughout retreat day. Luncheon menu will include seasonal soup and salad, savory puff pasty tart, and mixed cheese board with local artisan bread.