The new moon phase is a time of introspection.  Representing new beginnings, new moons bring the opportunity to plant seeds for your future. Under the energy of the new moon, we will set intentions and flow through calming salutations. Amavasya Namaskar (moon salutations) reminds us to acknowledge the ebb and flow of the cycles of life within and all around us.  This nourishing practice will finish with sound meditation as Maria leads you through then a mind-clearing sound bath.  Come join us and bring a sense of calm to your whole being as you access a deeper state of consciousness and manifest your intention for the new lunar cycle.

Arunji has practiced and taught the art and science of yoga in India and around the world for more than 35 years. His teaching addresses each student in a simple, direct, and effective manner, while his wit and humor lend positive energy to his classes. These masterclasses are a unique opportunity to study with a warm, devoted, and knowledgeable teacher. His intelligent sequences are based on a solid knowledge of the Iyengar tradition, and allow students to explore with ease the many facets of yoga.

Sri H.S. Arun is a close disciple of B.K.S. Iyengar, Prashant Iyengar, and Geeta S. Iyengar. Arun is certified in Iyengar Yoga at the Advanced Junior III level.

We are so pleased to welcome Nicki Doane, an internationally recognized yoga teacher, known for her ability to make the practice of yoga accessible to every body. Beginning her yoga study at 18, she knew she had found something special and deeply familiar. In 1991, Nicki traveled to Mysore, India to study with Sri K Pattabhi Jois, the master of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga. She fell in love with the practice and continued her studies with Pattabhi Jois until his death in 2009. What she experienced on that first trip was a radical realization that yoga is much more than a physical practice.

Join Nicki this July for a weekend full of handcrafted workshops exploring the full spectum of yoga’s offerings of asana, pranayama, meditation and philosophy.

With the shortest day of the year upon us, it’s time to celebrate the return of the Sun.  In this 90 minute sensory experience, practice will be devoted to balancing your solar plexus chakra.  We will focus on opening this space to let your inner sun shine bright. 

Come, ignite your personal power with a light and airy asana flow, samana prana, and a guided meditation.

Pratyhara – the ability to check the outgoing powers of the mind, freeing it from the thralldom of the senses.

Experience the fifth limb of yoga, pratyahara, in this 90 min wisdom experience of meditation, journal & asana with Maria Odense. Bring focus & clarity to the sixth chakra, ajna, to assist in restoring peace and calmness in your life.  Introduce and implement tools to gain mastery over the flow of prana, which drive our senses.  In turn, prohibiting the scattering of valuable vital energy of the body or prana using the techniques to seek control over its flow and unify it.  Learn various rituals including uniting the entire sensory focus to a single point or sense in the body.

Join Kaylee for a colorful and eye-opening journey into the seven-tired chakra system. In this introductive workshop, you’ll learn the properties of each chakra and how they can help you know yourself better and control your energetic flow. Like constellations, the chakras will help you connect the dots between your mind and body to paint a picture of your whole, undivided Self.

This workshop includes a 90-minute yoga and meditation practice so you can embody what you’ve learned, as well as a handmade chakra bracelet provided by Indriya Jewelry.

Beginning with calming breath work to center our focus within, we will settle further into stillness with the practice of yoga nidra (enlightened conscious sleep). Yoga Nidra is a guided meditation inviting us to experience subtle states beneath the layers of our mental activity. From this open and receptive state, Melanie will share reiki energy to promote further relaxation and healing.   

Note: This is not a movement class. We will be getting cozy, so bring socks, and wear your favorite comfy clothes!

What is Yoga Nidra?

Yoga Nidra is an ancient technique from India mentioned in the Upanishads and the Marabharata some 3,000-5,000 years ago.  The practice is one of complete relaxation as you enter the conscious state of mind that falls somewhere between sleeping and being awake. You’re “awake” the entire time you practice, but you’re not exactly alert. The goal is to enter a conscious sleep state and totally relax your brain, therefore releasing any unwanted tension in your body.  The practice is done lying down as you follow along to the guided meditations from the teacher.

How is it different than meditation?

Yoga Nidra is very similar to meditation, with one main difference. While traditional meditation is usually practiced in the ‘waking’ state drawing into a singe point of focus, Yoga Nidra occurs in the space between waking and dreaming, and explores the various dimensions of your being.

What are the Benefits?

Deep relaxation along with a reduced sense of anxiety. A 30-minute session can be equal to three to four hours of restorative sleep for the body. Studies show yoga nidra can have lasting effects on your mental state and can be an effective therapeutic tool for reducing anxiety and stress levels. In fact, the US Army employs nidra for both soldiers with PTSD and those with chronic pain. Yoga Nidra practice expands your capacity to handle stressful situations. Learning to be present and witness the moment without judgment,  leads to a greater awareness and your ability to identify and release the patterns in your life that no longer serve you. Yoga Nidra can be a great avenue for personal growth and evolution as it can lead to deep reflections that help you solve and resolve personal and interpersonal challenges as well as increase your sense of purpose in the world.

Yoga on the Inside is a method of yoga that was developed out of our many combined years of study and practice. During our classes, we ask our students to turn their attention inwards, bringing themselves into a more meditative state as they work with the body. We have found that the delicate balance between softness and strength is where the true experience of oneness, or yoga, resides. With a strong focus on structural alignment, this practice gives students the tools to take healing into their own hands, and watch as their efforts bring deep change to all layers of their beings– physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual.

We honor the uniqueness of every individual, and believe in meeting our students wherever they are. Yoga is a lifelong journey and it starts by cultivating real self-love so we as students are not only willing, but inspired, to do the necessary work to heal ourselves, our generations, and our world.Through the alignment of the postures, Eddie and Kristin will guide you into meditation in action and relaxation. Individual instruction and guidance will be provided so that you will learn how best to practice yoga for your individual needs.

Did you know there’s more to yoga than poses?
Drawing on almost 25years of practice, CJ will introduce you to a breadth of yogic techniques. This course will weave together active and gentle yoga postures (asanas) with other limbs of yoga including philosophy, breathwork (pranayama), meditation and more. Asana and Beyond is appropriate for all levels, including beginners and more experienced students who are looking to broaden the scope of their practice and their understanding of yoga.

What is it?
Through 3 monthly intensives, we will explore the physical practices of asana, the energetic practices of pranayama and the mindful practices of meditation through the lens of foundational yogic philosophy.

You’ll walk away with:
-Action and alignment of over 50 poses
-A new daily, personal practice created together each month
-An understanding of when and how to use props, and even create some of your own at home
-5 breath techniques to help you regulate your nervous system and cultivate peace
-3 styles of meditation which you can put into practice in your daily life
-A clear understanding of yoga’s Eight-Limbed Path serving as guidelines to live a meaningful and purposeful life.

Every class includes Movement, Breathwork, Philosophy and Meditation
*Level up and add unlimited mat classes to practice what you learn

In this monthly workshop, we will focus on backbends as well as inversions. Inversions are so important and often times overlooked in a modern 1 hour practice. There are so many benefits, including (but not limited to) improved circulation, increased energy, relaxation and so much more! Also overlooked in short practices are the powerful benefits of backbending. H.S Arun says that, “the healing of back pain comes from the backbends.” In a society where so many suffer from chronic back pain, it is more important than ever to focus on the back and how we can find relief!

Join CJ for a hands on complimentary experience into the world of aerial yoga.  

20 min sessions for you and up to 2 friends.

Email info@ragayoga.com to reserve your spot.

Join CJ for a complimentary extended 90-minute RagaFlow

Bonus!! After class we’ll be sharing clippings of our beloved Pothos and Spider plants along with some easy propagation tips to get you started.  
Or, purchase one of our already potted starters now available for sale!

The yoga tradition describes breath as the bridge to access different layers of our human experience. It is the essential link between the conscious mind and unconscious patterns; spanning from physiological feedback loops to emotional reactivity and racing thoughts.

Join Melanie in this exploratory workshop to discover the power of breath and how pranayama techniques can help us observe and even begin to shift our physical, emotional, mental, and energetic states of being.