Upcoming Workshops
Special Events and Classes
Sound Saturday: Listening to Heal and Connect
Dates:
Saturday, April 20, 2024 - Saturday, April 27, 2024
Location:
Lighthouse Yoga Center
In-Person
Register for all or just one!
$54 general/$48 members for all three sessions
$22 general/$18 members per session
3 Saturdays, 3-4:30pm, in person
What is sound healing, and how does it work? In this three-part journey,
we will learn to invite sound into our healing, resting and meditation
practices. Sound can be a simple and powerful way to reset the body and
mind. Sound healing does not require musical experience, or instruments
beyond the breathe and body. Each week, we will come together to
understand the basic fundamentals of sound therapies, exploring the
relationship between music and mood. With Manju.
Yoga for New Movers April-May 2024
Dates:
Sunday, April 21, 2024 - Sunday, May 19, 2024
Location:
Lighthouse Yoga Center
In-Person
$96 general/$90 members
10:45am-11:30am, in-person
Yoga for New Movers is a playful class designed for children who are crawling
to 24 months old to begin to explore yoga and movement- alongside their
parent or caregiver- in a caring, safe, and FUN environment. Together we
will use yoga poses, games, songs, and props that are designed to
encourage body awareness, increase attention span, build confidence and
strength, nurture creativity, and generally support development across
this range of ages. Each class incorporates repetition, social
interaction, music, fun with props, sensory exploration, sweet moments
of connection between child and caregiver…and always play!
Spring Equinox Forest Bathing - Rescheduled!
Dates:
Sunday, April 21, 2024
Location:
Carter Barron, Rock Creek Park
In-Person
$50 general/$45 members
2-4pm, In-person only
Celebrate
the return of Spring with a mindful walk in nature. Join DC Certified
Forest Therapy Guide, Sarah DeWitt, in this two-hour gentle walk that
encourages you to slow down and reconnect with yourself, nature, and
your community. Forest bathing, or shinrin yoku, is the simple
practice of taking in the woods through the senses. The benefits are
numerous: boosted immunity, lowered blood pressure and heart rate,
improved attention and mood, and a chance to take an intentional break
from digital media and screen-time.
Full Moon Meditation - April 2024
Dates:
Sunday, April 21, 2024
Location:
Online
Online
FREE!
8pm, online
Meditating under the power of the full moon amplifies the power of our meditation, allowing us to connect more deeply with the voice of our soul and tap into our inner peace. Join us for this monthly donation-based Kundalini meditation to uplift your spirits and guide you through the coming cycle. Open to all; no meditation experience is required. Donations are accepted.
Meditation You Can Do
Dates:
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Location:
Lighthouse Yoga Center
Online In-Person
$54 general/$48 members
2-3:30pm Saturday April 6, followed by 3 weekly practices, Tuesdays, 6:30-7:15pm, April 9-23, in-person and online
*DROP-IN for the Tuesday Sessions only - $18 general/$10 members per session!*
How can I possibly sit comfortably to do this? What’s the point of
meditation anyway? Can I possibly rid my mind of thoughts? This
meditation workshop & series will provide accessible tools and
practices to the beginner and regular practitioner alike. Each week will
have a theme and equip participants not only with some answers to
frequently asked questions that inquiring minds want to know, but also
with forms of meditation you can take with you. We will go deep at
times, but we will do it with humor and even some fun! With Anna Franklin.
Honoring Your Inner Wisdom - An Intro to Sky Dancing Tantra
Dates:
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Location:
Lighthouse Yoga Center
In-Person
$27 general/$22 members
Tuesday, 7-8:30pm, in-person
Sky Dancing Tantra, a contemporary form of Tantra (Neo-Tantra)
introduced by Margo Anand, melds ancient wisdom with modern insights.
This approach integrates diverse techniques, spanning from psychological
frameworks to meditative practices, aimed at cultivating vitality and
awareness while deepening love, ecstasy, and intimacy. In this workshop, we focus on experiential learning, guided by three fundamental keys: Breath, Sound, and Movement. Practices will include various methods such as Sexual Breathing, Sacred
Space, and playful exercises to uncover unconscious habits. We also
delve into communication skills and dynamic meditation practices to
foster deeper connections with oneself and others.
Mudra and Meditation: An Introduction
Dates:
Thursday, May 02, 2024 - Thursday, May 16, 2024
Location:
Lighthouse Yoga Center
Online In-Person
$45 general/$38 members
6:30-7:15pm, in-person
Join Manju for a three-session introductory practice of mudras (gestures) as a tool for meditation and concentration. Every week, we will practice two to three hand gestures (hasta mudras) focused on a different aspect of our bodies. We will begin with mudras to connect with our physical bodies, transitioning to our emotional, and spiritual bodies. As we meditate to connect with our energetic centers (chakras) and restore inner calm, using Mudras can enhance awareness and deepen our ability to recognize and respond to the body's messages. A mudra meditation practice can be an accessible path when rigorous physical movement is difficult. Mudras are a vast world connecting ritual, dance, and symbolism - This class is an excellent introduction for those curious about incorporating mudras into their yoga and meditation practice.
Prenatal Yoga 6-Week Series - May/June 2024
Dates:
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 - Wednesday, July 03, 2024
Location:
Lighthouse Yoga Center
Online In-Person
$108 general / $96 members
6:00pm-7:15pm, Online or in person.
Join birth and postpartum doula Rebecca Henry for her unique 6-week hybrid Prenatal Yoga Series!
Prenatal yoga is not just a regular yoga class adapted for pregnant people. At a time when everything is changing in your body, prenatal yoga helps moms-to-be reconnect with and build body awareness, stretch, strengthen and release the muscles most easily affected by pregnancy and foster a greater understanding of what is happening with our bodies during pregnancy and childbirth.
Postnatal Yoga 6 Week Series -May/June 2024
Dates:
Friday, May 31, 2024 - Friday, July 05, 2024
Location:
Lighthouse Yoga Center
Online In-Person
$108 general / $96 members
Fridays, 11am-12:15pm, online or in person.
June Rest: A Restorative Yoga Workshop 2024
Dates:
Saturday, June 15, 2024
Location:
Lighthouse Yoga Center
In-Person
$36 general/$30 members
3:30-5pm, In-Person with Tara Lemerise
Do you find yourself "relaxing" without ever feeling truly refreshed? Restorative Yoga is more than just an excuse to pull down those comfy bolsters from the prop shelf for a yoga nap. This practice is about learning how to allow yourself to be fully supported so you can observe and learn your mind/body's process of unwinding. Come get the deep, nourishing rest you need and deserve. Everyone welcome, no experience required.
Awaken Your Inner Spark: A Stress-Relief Yoga Retreat
Dates:
6/28/2024 to 6/30/2024
Awaken Your Inner Spark