Join Dr. Krystal Kinnunen, Licensed Acupuncturist, Herbalist, and Yoga Instructor, and Suzannah Tebbe Davis, Shamanic Energy Medicine Woman, Hypnotherapist, and Light Body Worker for a community acupuncture sound journey: Journey Through the Sound of Creation. During this event, we will journey together, integrating Dreamtime, the element of sound, and the practice of acupuncture. Shamans are dreamers. The heart of their practice is the intentional dream journey. As we come to the intersections between dream time, waking, and sleeping, our journey begins at the portal of liminal space, the imaginal place between sleep and awake time where we remember our deepest dreams. and other lives.

Inversion Foundations will be a workshop about building the awareness and physical strength to master inverted yoga poses including Down Dog, Shoulder Stance, head Stand, Forearm Stand, and Hand Stand. 

As a group we will look at what physical functions are necessary for inversions and what to avoid for injury sake. 

We will do practices to strengthen the wrists, shoulders, and core which support inversions.

This would be a hands-on workshop where physical adjustments and support will be necessary.

We will use the practices of asana, pranayama, and meditation to identify the "blocks" within the body and mind that lead to compulsive and damaging behaviors. This will NOT be rooted in a 12 step approach; rather we will use the process of intuition, and allow the body to sit with what arises. This workshop will allow practitioners to set an intention and achieve a state of embodiment, thus illuminating the connection between negative self-talk and the habits it can lead to.

This Workshop will include 1 hour of movement to heat the body and 1 hour of slow deep hip stretching.

This 6 week series works to improve balance, build muscle strength, flexibility
and mobility to enhance overall physical health, which leads to better functioning
in daily activities. Participation in the program may also result in better mental
health, reduced stress, improved memory and cognition, and increased
self-esteem.

Gain a basic understanding of astrology and how it impacts human behavior and the human experience in this practical, informative, and playful workshop. Together, we’ll discover the gifts and lessons of the zodiac signs, planets, and their elements. Through astro-yoga, we’ll align the yoga asana practice with the wisdom of astrology, so you can incorporate it into your daily routine. You’ll leave feeling grounded, inspired, and equipped with accessible tools to carry you forward.

You can expect:
• An interactive discussion on foundational astrology principles and how they can inform your relationships, work, strengths and challenges, life purpose, life lessons, and more
• Astro-themed yoga asana to integrate the knowledge of the discussion
• Play and exploration of the astrology elements and planetary energies through movement, contemplative practice, etc.
• Expect to have fun — laughter is likely!

Whether you’re a novice or an experienced astrology lover, this workshop will offer you a new perspective with practical directives to integrate into your life.

Mary Kathryn’s intention is to facilitate a space for learning, play, growth, connection, and guidance—and to share the wisdom of the cosmos! She is an experienced certified life coach, trained professional astrologer, energy medicine practitioner, and yoga teacher. Learn more about Mary Kathryn and her teaching style here: www.marykathrynjackson.com/.

No experience needed. Beginner astrology and yoga students are welcome and encouraged to join! Please reach out if you have any questions.

Come Honor and Celebrate the RENEWAL and ALIVENESS

 that AWAKENS with the Spring Season!

Springtime is here, bringing a sense of aliveness & refreshment to the Earth. As we step into Spring, we also step into the realm of the Maiden archetype for women. She is here to lead us through this season, inspire us, bring us joy, & exert an energy of excitement & curiosity into our lives.

The Maiden is a young woman, full of curiosity & hopefulness for the future. She is learning who she is, ready to jump into experiencing life, enraptured with curiosity, & willing to give new things a try. The Maiden is within us all & during the season of Spring, we find access to her very easily.

Join Johanna with Womxn in the Pines for a special gathering as we tap into the Maiden archetype within ourselves to find inspiration & play this season. Learn about the Maiden, participate in seasonal ritual, & enjoy guided discussion, yoga, journal work, + more. Sink into seasonal alignment in a safe space with sisters to support you.

Establishing an independent home practice is a rite of passage for yoga practitioners. It's the point at which you really learn to move at your own pace, listen and respond to your body, and develop greater consistency and frequency in your yoga practice. Practicing on your own empowers you and gives you new freedom to explore. But that freedom can be overwhelming until you're comfortable with the tools at hand and know how to get from one place to another. In this 2 hour all levels workshop we will learn some basic building blocks that will aid in putting together your own sequences and approach your home practice with confidence.

STRENGTHEN & STABILIZE YOUR PRACTICE TO BUILD SAFETY & CONFIDENCE. Asanas Don’t Have Alignment, People Have Alignment - asanas don’t exist separate from the individuals doing them. In this 2 hour all levels workshop we will slow down the most commonly used yoga postures to properly align and make more accessible. We will explore modifications to suit your body and how to use props to support your practice. Through discussion and demonstration we will discover how to practice yoga more safely and skillfully.

Of the many props available for your yoga practice, the wall is one of the most relatively available prop within our home and studio spaces. By offering comfort and support for the body to release in restorative postures. The wall provides stability, balance, and even the potential to deepen into a stretch. Encouraging more safety and greater security for the body when learning inversions, as well as offering building blocks to variations. Arm balances can also find the support of the wall, freeing us with each attempt of our fears and doubts within the mind. Helpful in finding alignment as well as a reminder to keep certain body parts active; the wall can enhance your overall practice. 

It is estimated that up to 84 percent of adults have low back pain at some time in their lives.
The good news means you are not alone! Lower back pain can happen for many different
reasons, yet how we move, sleep, and sit can dramatically impact our backs' health. Often,
proper balancing of the deep flexor muscles of the “core” with the extensor muscles of the
lower back/pelvis can improve low back pain—and yoga is a wonderful medium for this to
occur! This two-hour workshop will give you some tools and practices to alleviate/prevent and
troubleshoot lower back pain.