Now Open for Preregistered “Drop-Ins”
Fridays, 10:45am-12:00pm
November 1st - December 13th
No Class 11/29 for Thanksgiving

This Postnatal Yoga class provides a place for moms and babies, newborn to new crawlers, to benefit from practice and connect with women in a similar phase of life.

Each class in the series is 75 minutes with an optional extra 30 minutes of community connection through tea and chatting from 12:00-12:30pm

The yoga portion will include breathing and gentle movement to meet and support your beautiful bodies where they are in the moment. A guided massage and movement for babies will be included in each class. Each practice will end in a relaxing sound healing with crystal singing bowls.

Cost: $20 pre-registered “Drop-In”
This class meets in-studio

Learn more about Sabrina at our teacher bio page.

Ease into a relaxed state through a series of forest bathing invitations along the banks of the Potomac River. Enjoy some of the many benefits of forest bathing, such as increased mental clarity and mood, a boost in immune system function, and regulation of heart rate and blood pressure. Then gather around the campfire for forest tea and experience the soothing vibrations and sounds of singing bowls.

We will walk 1 ½ flat miles along the C & O Canal Towpath.

Please bring/wear:

• Comfortable layers (one more than you think you need)

• Warm hat

• Hiking or sturdy comfortable shoes

• Water bottle

• Small backpack

• Hiking poles if desired (we will have some to lend)

  **Please avoid wearing strongly scented lotions and perfumes. They can attract bugs, and prevent you from noticing the more subtle scents of the natural world

Cost: $38

Lauren Lang is a certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide who is trained in Wilderness First Aid. Suzanne Cervarich is an Angel Reiki Master and certified Sound Practitioner. Lauren and Suzanne create peaceful and restorative experiences within nature through sensory immersions which opens space for participants to connect to their inner wisdom. You can learn more about Lauren and Suzanne at their website: Within Nature’s Embrace.

Meeting spot:

More information on the exact location will be sent the day before the event.

Please pre-register by Friday, November 15th

If you are planning on coming - please fill out this information form/waiver, otherwise, Lauren and Suzanne will email you this to fill out before the event.

The Beaver full moon historically denotes the end of hunting season and also marks that food stores should be full and stocked as winter will be arriving shortly. Spiritually, it heralds a time of giving, sharing, and gratitude through reflecting on the efforts that we have made over the past year.

At this gathering, we will align with the energy of this full moon as a community by weaving the themes into a practice of qi gong, Yin Yoga, and Restorative Yoga. Moon rituals are a magical way to connect with the natural cycles of life and nature. Full moons are a great way to honor our own fullness and wholeness as humans while we receive the wisdom from our Grandmother Moon. Let's honor and release what is no longer serving us to make space for what comes next.

Feel free to bring a meaningful item to place on the Moon altar for tonight’s practice. It could be a crystal, a picture, a piece of jewelry, really whatever! Maybe something that inspires aspects of the Beaver Moon or something that honors the fullness and wholeness of you and this human experience. No previous yoga experience required.

Cost: $25

Learn more about Carrie at our Teacher Bio Page.

Now Open for Preregistered “Drop-Ins”
Fridays, 10:45am-12:00pm
November 1st - December 13th
No Class 11/29 for Thanksgiving

This Postnatal Yoga class provides a place for moms and babies, newborn to new crawlers, to benefit from practice and connect with women in a similar phase of life.

Each class in the series is 75 minutes with an optional extra 30 minutes of community connection through tea and chatting from 12:00-12:30pm

The yoga portion will include breathing and gentle movement to meet and support your beautiful bodies where they are in the moment. A guided massage and movement for babies will be included in each class. Each practice will end in a relaxing sound healing with crystal singing bowls.

Cost: $20 pre-registered “Drop-In”
This class meets in-studio

Learn more about Sabrina at our teacher bio page.

Now Open for Preregistered “Drop-Ins”
Fridays, 10:45am-12:00pm
November 1st - December 13th
No Class 11/29 for Thanksgiving

This Postnatal Yoga class provides a place for moms and babies, newborn to new crawlers, to benefit from practice and connect with women in a similar phase of life.

Each class in the series is 75 minutes with an optional extra 30 minutes of community connection through tea and chatting from 12:00-12:30pm

The yoga portion will include breathing and gentle movement to meet and support your beautiful bodies where they are in the moment. A guided massage and movement for babies will be included in each class. Each practice will end in a relaxing sound healing with crystal singing bowls.

Cost: $20 pre-registered “Drop-In”
This class meets in-studio

Learn more about Sabrina at our teacher bio page.

Being in the role of helper can be rewarding and satisfying as well as be exhausting and depleting. Choosing time to replenish is essential. Join us as we hold space and offer nourishing care for you, the caregiver.

Are you:

• Employed in a helping profession?

• A parent or elder caregiver?

• Pushing through everything that needs to get done, but feeling exhausted on a deep level?

• Someone who looks like you have it ‘all together’ on the outside but feel like you are falling apart inside?

• Pretending you are ‘ok,’ but maybe not?

• Unaware of how you are really feeling because you are keeping it together for your patients, clients or family?

Then this day retreat is for you.

Join us for a day of yoga, meditation, reflection and rest. Our time together will include a gentle yoga practice, mindfulness activities, exploration of self-compassion through personal reflection, and will conclude with a Restorative Yoga practice.

The intention of this workshop is to provide you with a resting and healing space from all of the responsibilities that you navigate in your life. Together, we will explore body-based and heart centering practices that are designed to help you move from the state of constant effort, to a place of greater ease. Space will be held for you to be be guided into your own internal wisdom, to get in touch what it is that you need to feel cared for, nourished and balanced.

Lunch is included and will be provided by Whistle Punk Farm Deli at 2pm - gluten-free and vegan options will be available.

No prior yoga or meditation experience necessary.

Cost: $125

Jennifer Salaverri, LCSW-C, RYT, is a licensed clinical social worker, life coach, mindfulness educator and yoga teacher. She serves as a guide, helping people create the change they wish to see within themselves. Jennifer has experienced the transformative power of mindfulness, meditation, and yoga in her own life and now teaches others use these tools as a means of transformation and expansion. Jennifer has also experienced the power of regular self-compassion practice and teaches others how to relate to themselves in a kinder, gentler way. Her intention in teaching is to help people unwind the patterns of stress and overwhelm, to come home to their most authentic selves, discovering the joy, peace and love that resides within each of us. Jennifer has a passion for "helping the helper." After years of working in healthcare, she now works to support those in helping professions and beyond, in learning to prioritize and care for themselves. Learn more about Jennifer and her services on her website.

Moon rituals are a magical way to connect with the natural cycles of life and nature. New moons remind us to check in with the parts of ourselves that are expanding and the areas of our lives that are experiencing new beginnings. In yogic philosophy, one big obstacle to letting go of suffering is what lives in our unconsciousness. As the new moon begins in darkness, we can use stillness, rest and meditation to explore the parts of us that are in the shadows to bring us into our own light.

November’s Beaver New Moon is named for the time of the year when hibernation is near and animals are stocking food for winter. Offering particular attention to practices that invite gratitude and gathering with loved ones are supported by the Beaver Moon. Nature begins to invite our attention inward as the colors of fall fade away and the days become more gray. Nowadays, in our more modern society, it’s common that we do the opposite, ramping up our schedules in preparation for the end of the year. This is a good time to practice internal healing work, focus on family life, and build a spiritual connection to our communities and to nature.

In this month’s New Moon Ritual, Sabrina will lead you through intention setting, Restorative Yoga, Sound Healing and Guided Mediation to cultivate gratitude, connection, and rest in the magic of the new moon.

Cost: $25

Learn more about Sabrina at our Teacher Bio Page.

Join us in nature for a monthly series, Exploring the Senses. Each session will begin with a sensory connection to nature, easing you into relaxation. We will then flow into a short, gentle yoga sequence with sound bath accompaniment, and end with an extended śavāsana with sound healing.

• November 7: Sense of Touch & Self massage within basic yoga poses

• December 5: Sense of Sight & Drishti yoga focus

Participants should bring/wear: 

• Comfortable layers (one more than you think you need)

• Water bottle

• Small backpack

• Yoga mat if you would like to use your own

Cost: $30 each Session

Lauren Lang is a certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide who is trained in Wilderness First Aid. Suzanne Cervarich is an Angel Reiki Master and certified Sound Practitioner. Lauren and Suzanne create peaceful and restorative experiences within nature through sensory immersions which opens space for participants to connect to their inner wisdom. You can learn more about Lauren and Suzanne at their website: Within Nature’s Embrace.

Meeting spot:

More information on the exact location will be sent the day before the event.

Please pre-register for the November session by
Wednesday, November 6th.

If you are planning on coming - please fill out this information form/waiver, otherwise, Lauren and Suzanne will email you this to fill out before the event.

Experience the accessibility and joy of Chair Yoga.

Chair Yoga is a gentle practice in which the postures are performed while seated and/or standing with the aid of the chair. These meaningful practices provide stretching for increased range of motion, strength building and aid with balance, all without the challenge of getting up and down from the floor. Calming breath work and deepening of awareness as a tool for life off the mat is integrated into each class.

Chair Yoga is ideal for beginners, those with mobility issues who find a typical yoga session too strenuous, and those who want to focus on a gentle practice that brings variety to their yoga experience.

Elaine began her yoga journey over 30 years ago, practicing with her husband as part of a date night out. She was looking for a physical yoga practice that would support and complement her passion for hiking and backpacking. and was delighted to discover that yoga offered so much more! In 2009 Elaine earned a black belt in Combat Tae Kwon Do and became an Assistant Instructor at Mills Martial Arts in Rockville, Maryland. She noticed that her yoga practice was helpful in improving the balance, flexibility and strength needed to safely practice martial arts. She wanted to bring that awareness to her students and began to incorporate yoga poses into her pre-class warmups. This inspired her to become a certified yoga teacher. Elaine enjoys offering yoga to everyone, encouraging students to be playful and mindfully explore while honoring their own bodies. The best yoga practice is one that can be safely sustained and evolves as you grow and change.

Chair Yoga will be offered
every Wednesday from 11:45am-12:30pm
starting the week of October 30th
These 45-minute classes are $10 each.
Single and Multi-Class Passes are Available.

Join Alicia and Carrie in sacred community to breathe, rest, and align with your true self. The intention of this monthly gathering is to offer a soft place to land in the complexity of life.

In this afternoon practice, you will be guided into gentle breathwork followed by Restorative Yoga - a practice of breathing your way into being. There will be time for reflecting, journaling and optional sharing.

After our practice, we'll share some light snacks, refreshments and conversation.

“There is some kind of a sweet innocence in being human - in not having to be just happy or just sad - in the nature of being able to be both broken and whole, at the same time.” - C. JoyBell C.

Breathwork is best practice with a relatively empty stomach. It is recommended to not eat 2 hours before the class, if possible.

Bring a journal, pen and your tender hearts.

No yoga experience is required. If you looking for a safe space to connect with yourself and others, this practice is for you.

Cost: $48

You will be held with exquisite care by your guides Alicia Barmon and Carrie Dennison.

As a devotee of the breath and a weaver of inter-being, Alicia roots deep and expands wide to support the letting down from the pressured grip of dominant culture into the soft lap of compassion.

As a yoga teacher and Reiki Master, and student of Somatic Experiencing, Carrie uses rest as an antidote to the stress-related symptoms we experience from our fast-paced culture. She creates a soft and safe space while guiding her students into the array of gifts that stillness has to offer.

Harmonize your mind, body, and spirit in the crisp air and warm tones of Autumn. Awaken your senses by connecting with nature on this 4 mile out and back hike along the Appalachian Trail. The hike will be from Turner’s Gap to Washington Monument State Park along the Appalachian Trail (~20 min. from Brunswick). Scenic views await at the original 40 foot tall Washington Monument built in 1827. Enjoy a short, gentle yoga practice in a pine grove accompanied by the healing sounds of singing bowls and chimes. After the hike, South Mountain Creamery is nearby if you would enjoy having ice cream.

Participants should wear/bring: 

• Comfortable layers (one more than you think you need)

• Hiking or sturdy comfortable shoes

• Water bottle

• Snacks, if desired

• Small backpack

• Hiking poles, if desired (we will have some to lend)

• (Optional) Yoga Mat (If you would like to bring and carry your own mat)

** Please avoid wearing strongly scented lotions and perfumes. They can attract bugs, and prevent you from noticing the more subtle scents of the natural world**

Cost: $48

Lauren Lang is a certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide who is trained in Wilderness First Aid. Suzanne Cervarich is an Angel Reiki Master and certified Sound Practitioner. Lauren and Suzanne create peaceful and restorative experiences within nature through sensory immersions which opens space for participants to connect to their inner wisdom. You can learn more about Lauren and Suzanne at their website: Within Nature’s Embrace.

Meeting spot:

More information on the exact location will be sent the day before the event.

Space is Limited.
Pre-Registration by Friday, October 25th is Required.

If you are planning on coming - please fill out this
information form/waiver, otherwise, Lauren and Suzanne will email you this to fill out before the event.

Building on the basics, this Mixed Level Flow weaves together active standing and balancing poses, breathwork, and grounding floor sequences. Multiple options and variations are offered so that each person can create the level of challenge and ease that is right for them.

Each class is curated to offer an energized yet calm state of being. This class is best suited for those with yoga experience or beginners who are otherwise physically active.

Mixed Level Flow will be offered
In-Studio and LIVE Online (No Recording)
every Wednesday from 6:00-7:15pm
using a studio class pass or membership.

Learn more about Whitney on our teacher bio page.

Sound healing creates an environment where your body can relax, release and receive. As your body is immersed in vibrations from crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, drumming, rattles and chimes, you enter into a deep state of rest and rejuvenation. These sacred frequencies interact with your energy field, your chakras are cleansed of imbalances and activated with divine love. You attune to the healing frequencies which facilitates the release of subconscious wounds and allows for deep cellular nourishment.

Sound healing reduces physical and emotional stress as well as pain and mind chatter. It helps those who struggle with traditional meditation, as the harmonic sounds help to turn off your thinking brain and guide you into a deep brainwave state where healing and insights can arise. Sound baths are a powerful way to align, uplift and enliven yourself!

Cost: $30

Heather of Quantum Radiance Healing is an energy healer and sound alchemist. Combining her knowledge of neuroscience and vibrational healing with her spiritual wisdom, she creates medicine music that takes you on a healing journey. Heather has also developed her own unique method of energy healing that works with various layers of your energy body and "etheric brain". She is an intuitive channel for Spirit and offers oracle card readings as well. Heather is passionate about helping beings connect more deeply to their luminous nature.

In-Studio

The Hunter's moon signifies a time of fortification in nature. The animals start to prepare for an increasingly colder world, or possibly for hibernation, and humans fortify their stock of game by hunting and then preserving meals for the long months ahead. For those of us who may not engage in the ritual of hunting and preserving, it is a time to emotionally prepare the psyche for its cyclical retreat.

At this gathering, we will align with the energy of this full moon as a community by weaving the themes into a practice of qi gong, Yin Yoga, and Restorative Yoga. Moon rituals are a magical way to connect with the natural cycles of life and nature. Full moons are a great way to honor our own fullness and wholeness as humans while we receive the wisdom from our Grandmother Moon. Let's honor and release what is no longer serving us to make space for what comes next.

Feel free to bring a meaningful item to place on the Moon altar for tonight’s practice. It could be a crystal, a picture, a piece of jewelry, really whatever! Maybe something that inspires aspects of the Hunter Moon or something that honors the fullness and wholeness of you and this human experience. No previous yoga experience required.

Cost: $25

Learn more about Carrie at our Teacher Bio Page.

Day retreats create a meaningful pause to step out of the day to day responsibilities and reset. Through yoga practices and community connection Machelle and Tara invite you to join us in creating a sacred space to wind down slowly and deeply pause to reveal calm, clarity, and joy. 

In this day-retreat, Tara and Machelle will co-lead a full-body, gentle yoga practice to untangle tension in the body and the mind.  Machelle will then guide you through a nurturing Yin Yoga practice designed for the support of the joints, ligaments, and fascia of the shoulders, low back, sacrum and spine while reading mediative texts to soothe your soul.  

After a break, Tara will guide you in winding down even more through a series of propped Restorative Yoga poses. With calming music and very little talking, Restorative Yoga consists of doing less in order to receive more. The practice soothes the nervous system, quiets the mind, and releases deeply held tension within the body in a completely passive way. 

The combination Gentle Yoga, Yin Yoga and Restorative Yoga will move progressively into a profoundly relaxing afternoon to remember the gift of who you are a little more clearly!  

After our long afternoon practice, we will hold an optional POTLUCK at the studio from 5:30-8:00pm for some time to talk, laugh, and foster communication connection. Dishes to share can be brought to the studio to stay cool in our fridge or warmed in the microwave.

Cost: $75

Learn more about Tara and Machelle at our Roots & River Yoga Teacher Bio Page.

6 Week Online Series
October 9th - November 13th
Wednesdays, 6:00-7:15pm

Join birth and postpartum doula Rebecca Henry for her unique 6-week Online Prenatal Yoga Series that is an exciting and innovated collaboration between Roots & River Yoga and Lighthouse Yoga Center in Washington, DC.

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.

This series will give moms a chance to foster a sense of community with other moms, explore techniques for preparing for and coping with labor and help make space for baby to turn into optimal position for labor and birth. Each class will explore a different element of pregnancy, labor and/or childbirth, building knowledge and bodily awareness for this important time in your life!

Open to all stages of pregnancy and all levels of yoga experience. Accommodations will be provided for injuries or special conditions. However, if in doubt, we recommend that you consult your physician before signing up.

Cost: $108/6 week series

Learn more about Rebecca at our Teacher Bio Page.

This series is offered online only. Join LIVE at class time or wait for the recording to enjoy at your own convenience. The LIVE link will arrive in your in-box One (1) hour before each class
The recording link will be sent on Friday afternoons (less than 48 hours after each Wednesday class).

8 Week Series
October 7th - November 25th
Mondays 4:30-5:30pm

This introductory class is designed to provide a solid foundation in the fundamental postures of Tai Chi. These 13 postures, divided into 8 Forces and 5 Steps, form the building blocks for more complex Tai Chi forms.

Class Goals:

• Learn and understand the basic movements and principles of the 13 postures.

• Develop proper body alignment and posture for Tai Chi practice.

• Cultivate a sense of internal energy and flow.

• Improve balance, flexibility, and coordination.

• Explore the meditative aspects of Tai Chi.

Class Format:

• Warm-up exercises to prepare the body for practice.

• Guided instruction and demonstration of each of the 13 postures.

• Practice drills and combinations to reinforce understanding.

• Q&A session for clarification and discussion.

Cost: $144 (8 week series)

Cain Yentzer is an expert in the science and practice of Tai-Chi. First educated as a teenager in Washington D.C. at the Great River Taoist Center under Scott Rodell, he later moved to the Republic of China to study under Master Wang Yan-Nian at the National Tai-Chi Ch’uan Association. Yentzer lived in the Republic of China for 15 years where established his school Inner Court Tai-Ji. He returned in recent years to teach Tai-Chi to Americans. His greatest pleasure is helping others find true healing and inner peace. You can learn more about Cain on his website.

Are you ready to see how your yoga practice can transform you into a force for peace, justice, and prosperity for all? The Bhagavad Gita calls us to action, urging us to go beyond the solitary quest for personal liberation to serve a higher mission: fighting for the welfare of all living beings.

In this workshop, based on the third chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, we’ll delve into empowering principles of spiritual leadership. You’ll learn to lead without egoism, pierce through illusions, and exemplify impactful actions that inspire others.

Join us to step into your role as a spiritual leader and answer the world’s call for guidance and strength. Your journey to self-liberation through global service starts here.

Cost: $37

This workshop is offered online via Zoom. Join LIVE at class time or wait for the recording to enjoy at your own convenience.

This course is registered with Yoga Alliance. Participants can get 1.5 hours of CE credit for Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teachers.

Hari-kirtana das is a yoga teacher, author, and mentor who guides people on journeys of self-discovery and personal transformation. A lifelong student of bhakti-yoga philosophy, Hari-kirtana has lived in devotional ashrams and intentional communities, worked for Fortune 500 companies and Silicon Valley start-ups, and brings a wide range of scriptural knowledge and life experience to his classes, workshops, and courses.

In addition to a lifetime of practice, Hari-kirtana has an 800-hour yoga teacher certification from the Jivamukti Yoga School and has been teaching yoga and meditation classes for the past 14 years. He's on the faculty of numerous Yoga Teacher Training programs, offers various workshops and courses throughout the year, and is a frequent contributor to forums and magazines about the enduring relevance of yoga’s ancient wisdom to life in the modern world.

You can learn more about Hari-kirtana by visiting his website: https://hari-kirtana.com/.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED
DUE TO LOW REGISTRATION

Join us for an afternoon of cycling and a short hike that will exercise your mind and body. 

Explore methods of grounding, breathwork, and connecting within, even amidst distractions. Often, when the mind needs peace the most, our surroundings are busy and our brains are overactive. From Brunswick we will cycle 5 ½ miles to the historic town of Harpers Ferry, connecting with nature through our senses. We will connect with the land on the shady banks of the Shenandoah River before climbing ½ mile up to Jefferson Rock overlook to enjoy the view and a guided meditation. Enjoy refreshing ice cream* or shaved ice* in town on the way back to our bikes.

Our total adventure will be ~11 miles of cycling, and ~1 mile of walking.

Participants Should Bring:

• Bike* (tuned, check air pressure)

• Helmet (required)

• Bike lock (if you have one)

• Comfortable, cool clothing (long pants, if worn, should be tight around the ankles to avoid getting caught in the chain)

• Shoes for walking and cycling

• Water bottle(s)

• Snack (optional)

• Wallet (ID, cash or credit card)

• Small bike bag or well-fitting backpack to wear while riding

• Sunblock and bug spray
  
  

  *If you need a bicycle, rentals are available through Brunswick Family Campground (arrange ahead of time and arrive 30 minutes early to get your rental.) Link to reserve a bike rental 

Cost: $38

Specific directions and more information will be sent to registrants a few days before the event.

Lauren Lang is a certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide who is trained in Wilderness First Aid. Suzanne Cervarich is an Angel Reiki Master and certified Sound Practitioner. Lauren and Suzanne create peaceful and restorative experiences within nature through sensory immersions which opens space for participants to connect to their inner wisdom. You can learn more about Lauren and Suzanne at their website: Within Nature’s Embrace.

Preregister by Thursday, October 3rd is Required

If you are planning on coming - please fill out this
information form/waiver, otherwise, Lauren and Suzanne will email you this to fill out before the event.

The Hunter's moon signifies a time of fortification in nature. The animals start to prepare for an increasingly colder world, or possibly for hibernation, and humans fortify their stock of game by hunting and then preserving meals for the long months ahead. For those of us who may not engage in the ritual of hunting and preserving, it is a time to emotionally prepare the psyche for its cyclical retreat.

Moon rituals are a magical way to connect with the natural cycles of life and nature. New moons remind us to check in with the parts of ourselves that are expanding and the areas of our lives that are experiencing new beginnings. In yogic philosophy, one big obstacle to letting go of suffering is what lives in our unconsciousness. As the new moon begins in darkness, we can use breath, Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra to explore the parts of us that are in the shadows to bring us into our own light.

Feel free to bring a meaningful item to place on the Moon altar for tonight’s practice. It could be a crystal, a picture, a piece of jewelry, really whatever! Maybe something that inspires aspects of the Hunter Moon or something that honors the fullness and wholeness of you and this human experience. No previous yoga experience required. 

Cost: $25

Learn more about Carrie at our Teacher Bio Page.

Roots & River 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Directed by Tara Lemerise and Machelle Lee
10 Weekends + Some Tuesday and Wednesday Evenings
December 7, 2024 - May 18, 2025

You are invited to join us in a transformative experience of studying the self in wholeness. Yoga is a gateway to depth and meaning and we are on a soul’s journey. The Roots & River 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) is an academically and spiritually designed curriculum that promotes and preserves the ancient wisdom and traditions of yoga while honoring and cultivating the application for the modern yogi.

Program directors and lead teachers, Tara Lemerise and Machelle Lee, have more than 50 years of combined yoga teaching experience and have curated a comprehensive program from their decades of personal practice and in-depth study. The Roots and River 200 Hour YTT curriculum meets and exceeds the requirements for yoga teacher certification and registration with the Yoga Alliance.  The learning environment includes lecture, on-the-mat practices, practical teaching experience, group discussion, and interactive activities. Although several yoga asana modalities and lineages will be explored, the emphasis is on well-rounded beginner, gentle and flow based Hatha Yoga with emphasis on Yin Yoga and Restorative Yoga practices.

This 200 Hour YTT is for…

• Dedicated students who wish to deepen their personal practice through immersion.

• Those who want to broaden their base of yoga tradition, science, and psychology to inform  their personal practice or yoga teaching

• Those who wish to become certified yoga teachers and eligible to register with Yoga Alliance.

• Clinicians who want to incorporate yoga, meditation, spirituality, lifestyle practices, or breathwork into their practice.
  

  If you would like to schedule a phone or Zoom chat to talk more about the program, please reach out to info@RootsAndRiverYoga.com or call 240-938-8622. 

Join Alicia and Carrie in sacred community to breathe, rest, and align with your true self. The intention of this monthly gathering is to offer a soft place to land in the complexity of life.

In this afternoon practice, you will be guided into gentle breathwork followed by Restorative Yoga - a practice of breathing your way into being. There will be time for reflecting, journaling and optional sharing.

After our practice, we'll share some light snacks, refreshments and conversation.

“There is some kind of a sweet innocence in being human - in not having to be just happy or just sad - in the nature of being able to be both broken and whole, at the same time.” - C. JoyBell C.

Breathwork is best practice with a relatively empty stomach. It is recommended to not eat 2 hours before the class, if possible.

Bring a journal, pen and your tender hearts.

No yoga experience is required. If you looking for a safe space to connect with yourself and others, this practice is for you.

Cost: $48

You will be held with exquisite care by your guides Alicia Barmon and Carrie Dennison.

As a devotee of the breath and a weaver of inter-being, Alicia roots deep and expands wide to support the letting down from the pressured grip of dominant culture into the soft lap of compassion.

As a yoga teacher and Reiki Master, and student of Somatic Experiencing, Carrie uses rest as an antidote to the stress-related symptoms we experience from our fast-paced culture. She creates a soft and safe space while guiding her students into the array of gifts that stillness has to offer.

Join us in nature for a monthly series, Exploring the Senses. Each session will begin with a sensory connection to nature, easing you into relaxation. We will then flow into a short, gentle yoga sequence with sound bath accompaniment, and end with an extended śavāsana with sound healing.

• October 3: Sense of Smell with natural scents such as pine needles, spice bush, crushed leaves, and hickory nuts.

• November 7: Sense of Touch & Self massage within basic yoga poses

• December 5: Sense of Sight & Drishti yoga focus

Participants should bring/wear: 

• Comfortable layers (one more than you think you need)

• Water bottle

• Small backpack

• Yoga mat if you would like to use your own

Cost: $30 each Session

Lauren Lang is a certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide who is trained in Wilderness First Aid. Suzanne Cervarich is an Angel Reiki Master and certified Sound Practitioner. Lauren and Suzanne create peaceful and restorative experiences within nature through sensory immersions which opens space for participants to connect to their inner wisdom. You can learn more about Lauren and Suzanne at their website: Within Nature’s Embrace.

Meeting spot:

More information on the exact location will be sent the day before the event.

Please pre-register for the October session by
Wednesday, October 2nd.

If you are planning on coming - please fill out this information form/waiver, otherwise, Lauren and Suzanne will email you this to fill out before the event.

The Earth spins on a tilted axis as the planet orbits the sun. Twice in the course of that yearlong trip around the sun, the Earth is not inclined toward or away from the sun. Each of those instances is an equinox, which is derived from the Latin words for equal (aequus) and night (nox).

During the autumnal equinox, the sun shines directly on the equator, and the northern and southern hemispheres get the same amount of rays.  Day and night are of equal lengths. The alignment officially occurs this year at 8:43am on Sunday, September 22.

Equinoxes assist people in tracking time-sensitive activity, such as when to plant or harvest crops. The changing colors of the leaves on deciduous trees is actually triggered by the shorter days with reduced amounts of daylight. It is also an ideal time to psycho-spiritually begin to draw attention and energy inward and reflect on preserving energetic resources.

Come honor the Autumnal Equinox with Amy Lefebvre and Machelle Lee in an evening cultivating stillness, peace and ritual through Restorative Yoga and Sound Healing.  Enjoy a cup of tea and some warming fall treats.

Gather comfy blankets and props and grow quiet and soft in your body and mind as Machelle guides you in restful Restorative Yoga while you are immersed in the healing vibrational tones of Amy’s singing crystal bowls. During the practice and sound bath, there will be minimal instruction when shifting poses so that each person can fall into that liminal space, soften the mind, and receive some recalibration and healing.

This Autumnal Equinox ritual will provide you with an opportunity to connect in meaningful conversation, relax and reflect, clear out energies that do not serve you, and make space for creating loving intention as we move into the more introspective seasons of the year.

Cost: $35

In-Studio

The Harvest full moon refers to the moon that occurs closest to the start of autumn. It marks the time of month when farmers depended on the moonlight to harvest their crops late into the night. This moon is all about reaping the benefits of our efforts this year, and taking stock of your progress before the winter season.

At this gathering, we will align with the energy of this full moon as a community by weaving the themes into a practice of qi gong, Yin Yoga, and Restorative Yoga. Moon rituals are a magical way to connect with the natural cycles of life and nature. Full moons are a great way to honor our own fullness and wholeness as humans while we receive the wisdom from our Grandmother Moon. Let's honor and release what is no longer serving us to make space for what comes next.

Feel free to bring a meaningful item to place on the Moon altar for tonight’s practice. It could be a crystal, a picture, a piece of jewelry, really whatever! Maybe something that inspires aspects of the Harvest Moon or something that honors the fullness and wholeness of you and this human experience. No previous yoga experience required.

Cost: $25

Learn more about Carrie at our Teacher Bio Page.

You will be guided towards self-reflection under the energy of the setting sun and moonlit sky during this 2-mile out and back hike up to Weverton Cliffs Overlook. We will enjoy tea & snacks at the top as we take in the views of the Potomac River. Then we will settle in to listen to the healing vibrations of Tibetan Bowls. Finally, we will hike down to complete our adventure.

Participants should wear/bring: 

• Comfortable layers, including warm hat and gloves

• Hiking or sturdy comfortable shoes

• Water bottle and insulated mug

• Small backpack

• Headlamp or small flashlight (with red light if you have one)

• Hiking poles are recommended (we will have some to lend)

Cost: $38

Lauren Lang is a certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide who is trained in Wilderness First Aid. Suzanne Cervarich is an Angel Reiki Master and certified Sound Practitioner. Lauren and Suzanne create peaceful and restorative experiences within nature through sensory immersions which opens space for participants to connect to their inner wisdom. You can learn more about Lauren and Suzanne at their website: Within Nature’s Embrace.

Meeting spot:

More information on the exact location will be sent the day before the event.

Space is Limited.
Pre-Registration by Friday, September 13th is Required.

If you are planning on coming - please fill out this
information form/waiver, otherwise, Lauren and Suzanne will email you this to fill out before the event.

Sound healing creates an environment where your body can relax, release and receive. As your body is immersed in vibrations from crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, drumming, rattles and chimes, you enter into a deep state of rest and rejuvenation. These sacred frequencies interact with your energy field, your chakras are cleansed of imbalances and activated with divine love. You attune to the healing frequencies which facilitates the release of subconscious wounds and allows for deep cellular nourishment.

Sound healing reduces physical and emotional stress as well as pain and mind chatter. It helps those who struggle with traditional meditation, as the harmonic sounds help to turn off your thinking brain and guide you into a deep brainwave state where healing and insights can arise. Sound baths are a powerful way to align, uplift and enliven yourself!

Cost: $30

Heather of Quantum Radiance Healing is an energy healer and sound alchemist. Combining her knowledge of neuroscience and vibrational healing with her spiritual wisdom, she creates medicine music that takes you on a healing journey. Heather has also developed her own unique method of energy healing that works with various layers of your energy body and "etheric brain". She is an intuitive channel for Spirit and offers oracle card readings as well. Heather is passionate about helping beings connect more deeply to their luminous nature.

In-Studio

6 Week Series
Fridays, 10:45am-12:00pm
September 13th - October 18th

Pre-registered, per/class drop-ins are now open

This Postnatal Yoga class provides a place for moms and babies, newborn to new crawlers, to benefit from practice and connect with women in a similar phase of life.

Each class in the series is 75 minutes with an optional extra 30 minutes of community connection through tea and chatting from 12:00-12:30pm

The yoga portion will include breathing and gentle movement to meet and support your beautiful bodies where they are in the moment. A guided massage and movement for babies will be included in each class. Each practice will end in a relaxing sound healing with crystal singing bowls.

Cost: $108/6 week series

Sabrina found yoga at a time when she was experiencing depression and anxiety and desired to create a new loving relationship with her body and mind. Within a few short months, the breath, movement and intentionality of the practice had a profoundly grounding and uplifting effect on her wellbeing which made a meaningful shift in her life. This made her want to learn more, to share and assist others on their similar journey. Sabrina went on to complete a 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) at Life’s Work Yoga in Frederick, MD and is certified in Prenatal/Fertility Yoga.

In-Studio Only

We have reached our 5 person minimum to run the series. This class is now open for per/class registered "drop-ins."

The profound dialogue of the Bhagavad-gita stands as one of the most inspiring and intellectually stimulating conversations in the history of sacred literature. It’s also one of the most challenging to Western readers due to its distinct departure from the principles of modern science and traditional monotheism.To truly grasp the essence of the Bhagavad-gita, one must shift from the world’s perspective to the Gita’s vision, allowing its teachings to frame our understanding rather than fitting them into our pre-existing worldview.

This alignment isn’t about intellectual capability; it’s about adopting the right mindset. Instead of asking, “How can I interpret these concepts to fit into the modern world?” we should ponder, “How can these concepts help me understand the modern world?”

What if the Gita itself holds the key to its understanding, hidden in plain sight within its verses?

In this workshop, Hari-kirtana das will guide you through an exploration of the Gita using his new book, Journey Into The Bhagavad Gita. Through discussions, guided meditations, journaling, and personal experiments, you will discover:

• The verses of the Gita that unlock the secrets to its teachings.

• The importance of aligning with the Gita’s worldview to tap into its transformational potential, and practical steps to achieve this.

• The subconscious modern or postmodern assumptions that hinder our understanding of the Gita, and how to overcome them.

• The way the Gita’s radical spirituality provides a logical basis for contemporary spiritual activism.

• How to integrate the Gita’s spiritual insights into your daily life.

Additionally, the workshop will feature kirtan (musical mantra meditation), ample time for Q&A, and post-workshop refreshments.

At its heart, the Bhagavad-gita addresses the crucial question: “How should we respond to the challenges we face as spiritual beings in the material world?” This workshop will delve into the Gita’s profound answers to this vital question.

8 LIVE INTERACTIVE CLASSES VIA ZOOM
Sundays @ 12:00 - 1:30 pm ET
September 8, 15, 29 | October 6, 20, 27 | November 10, 17

2 LIVE BONUS Q&A / APPLICATION SESSIONS
Saturdays @ 11:00 am ET
October 12 and November 2

Cost: $247/8-part series

This series is offered online via Zoom. Join LIVE at class time or wait for the recording to enjoy at your own convenience.

This course is registered with Yoga Alliance. Participants can get 14 hours of CE credit for Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teachers.

Hari-kirtana das is a yoga teacher, author, and mentor who guides people on journeys of self-discovery and personal transformation. A lifelong student of bhakti-yoga philosophy, Hari-kirtana has lived in devotional ashrams and intentional communities, worked for Fortune 500 companies and Silicon Valley start-ups, and brings a wide range of scriptural knowledge and life experience to his classes, workshops, and courses.

In addition to a lifetime of practice, Hari-kirtana has an 800-hour yoga teacher certification from the Jivamukti Yoga School and has been teaching yoga and meditation classes for the past 14 years. He's on the faculty of numerous Yoga Teacher Training programs, offers various workshops and courses throughout the year, and is a frequent contributor to forums and magazines about the enduring relevance of yoga’s ancient wisdom to life in the modern world.

You can learn more about Hari-kirtana by visiting his website: https://hari-kirtana.com/.