Events & Workshops

All upcoming Swan River yoga events, teacher trainings and workshops are displayed below.

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FEATURED EVENTS

Bridge Course 3

with Keith Porteous Meade

Bridge 3 begins midway through Tias Little's Yoga of the Subtle Body and climbs its way upwards from the respiratory diaphragm to the crown. Special emphasis will be given to sequencing, whether for vinyasa or alignment-style classes.  Even for seasoned teachers, revisiting sequencing can consolidate and deepen what we offer, as well as ignite new excitement for the art of teaching.  

Big picture:  The bridge concept is inspired by the physical, emotional, energetic, and wisdom bodies present within each pose. Through listening, reading, writing, and even singing, the bridge practice seeks to support the voice of each teacher in illuminating the many aspects revealed through the practice.  This becomes possible when the teacher is grounded in her or his steady practice, spends time contemplating the words wise guides on the path, and becomes inspired to share.  
 
*Bridge 1 + 2 (which first happened Oct 2023-Feb 2024) are not pre-requisites for this course, although Bridge  participants will continue from a well-established foundation to deeper studies and evolution in teaching capacity.  

This course happens on Friday afternoons in-person with recordings of class available afterwards for all of 2025.

*EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION available through January 10th!

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Yoga Foundations Workshop

with Lynn Austin Lalka

January 5th

12-2:30pm

The Yoga Foundations workshop is for anyone looking for a more in-depth immersion into the fundamentals of yoga. Perhaps you have never practiced yoga and are not sure where to begin, or you're not ready to jump into a public class yet, or you are looking to deepen your practice by diving deeper into alignment principles. Whatever your journey, this workshop is for you!
We will cover:

  • The names and basics of common yoga postures performed in yoga classes
  • How to use props and modifications to maximize enjoyment and safety of the yoga poses
  • Practical approaches to alignment to keep you safe and practicing for a lifetime
  • Breathing exercises to establish a stable practice

Practice safely in a welcoming environment, with specific emphasis on your personal alignment needs. Our group will be small (capacity 8).

 

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Thai Yoga Therapy & Assisted Stretching Course

with Caroline Hughes

January 17 - 19

Thai Yoga Therapy is a healing system with origins in Thailand and India 2500 years ago. It combines acupressure, compression, stretching, and is considered a passive way to receive a yoga session.
 
In a Thai Yoga Therapy session the recipient lies on a mat while the practitioner uses their hands, feet, elbows, and knees to release tension in the receiver's body. It's an incredibly accessible way for people to experience yoga if they have an injury or various disability.

The stretches and compression techniques promote relaxation, flexibility, and help bring the body into symmetry. These techniques help open up energy lines, called sen lines, improve circulation, relieve muscle tension, and improve overall well-being. Thai yoga therapy is done fully clothed and typically without creams or oils.

Come study assisted stretching through the lens of Thai Yoga Therapy with Caroline Hughes, PTA & RYT. These teachings are a gift to give and receive. Prepare to learn a wide variety of manual techniques based in yoga, thai yoga therapy, and physical therapy.

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Hot Stones, Restorative Yoga and Sound Bath

with Charlotte Mabry & Laura Cherry
Sundays:
January 26 th , March 9th
 
Charlotte and Laura will hold a space for you to step back from your busy, fast paced life. You can give yourself a gift when you lie on your yoga mat in your “nest to rest”.
 
You will be able to receive luscious self-care, with healing hot basalt stones, opening your body with restorative yoga asana accompanied by vibratory sounds from many of Laura’s instruments, such as: Harmonium, Laura’s voice and mantra, koshi chimes, crystal and metal singing bowls, tuning forks, ocean drums, the gong, and many more.
 
Essential oils and sprays will be applied with your permission.
In this series of Sunday afternoon offerings Charlotte will teach a restorative yoga sequence with guided mediation/dharma to “listen with the ears of your heart”.
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