Yoga, Sanskrit for "yoke" or "union", is a group of physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines that originated in ancient India. Yoga is one of the six orthodox philosophical schools of Hinduism.
"Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self.”– The Bhagavad Gita
shift happens | yoga retreat
join Pam on a 3-night, 4-day yoga retreat in Manitou Springs, CO. Your retreat includes 6 meals and 8 yoga classes. $855-1440
Monthly Touch
Join Pam and Mari in this 1.5hr restorative practice while receiving hands-on assists. Two teachers, four hands... what could be better?
When you don’t get enough physical touch (sometimes called touch starvation) you can become stressed, anxious, or depressed. As a response to stress, your body makes a hormone called cortisol. When you engage in physical touch, like a hug, your brain releases a hormone called oxytocin. This makes you feel good and firms up emotional and social bonds while lowering anxiety and fear. $36
TRANSITIONS: Late Summer 🌻
Late Summer is when yang starts to turn towards yin. It’s a time of harvest and abundance which may lead to fatigue, over-exertion, or emotional stress. During this workshop, we will work to balance the effects of the season so you transition easily. Students will enjoy a Yin practice with 4-5 poses, followed by an extended savanna accompanied by acupuncture. Join Pam & Dr. Kate Sydney, ND, LAc, for this transformative experience!
Monthly Touch
Join Pam and Mari in this 1.5hr restorative practice while receiving hands-on assists. Two teachers, four hands... what could be better?
When you don’t get enough physical touch (sometimes called touch starvation) you can become stressed, anxious, or depressed. As a response to stress, your body makes a hormone called cortisol. When you engage in physical touch, like a hug, your brain releases a hormone called oxytocin. This makes you feel good and firms up emotional and social bonds while lowering anxiety and fear. $36
Solstice ☀️ Chakra Restorative
Join Pam on the Solstice for a 2hr. workshop to help shift into Summer and the coming months. During the 1.5hr practice, we will unblock our Chakras in a sequence designed to open them up one by one. Pam will guide your practice with information about each Chakra as we move thru the practice.
Students will receive a handout via email to dive deeper into the topic. $32
Monthly Touch
Join Pam and Mari in this 1.5hr restorative practice while receiving hands-on assists. Two teachers, four hands... what could be better?
When you don’t get enough physical touch (sometimes called touch starvation) you can become stressed, anxious, or depressed. As a response to stress, your body makes a hormone called cortisol. When you engage in physical touch, like a hug, your brain releases a hormone called oxytocin. This makes you feel good and firms up emotional and social bonds while lowering anxiety and fear. $36
Eastern Philosophy
In this class, we examine the tenets of Eastern philosophy: namely that the body is an aspect of the natural world, connected to its energy and rhythms. What occurs in the natural world seasonally such as shifts in light, temperature, and weather, has a direct effect on the body physiologically. Ancient medicines focus on disease prevention and health maintenance rather than symptom and disease management.
We will discuss how East Asian medicine begins to assess the human body to maintain health and wellness. You will walk away with an understanding of the 5 elements according to Traditional Chinese Medicine and health and wellness tips to care for yourself at every season. $28 ONLINE
Monthly Touch
Join Pam and Mari in this 1.5hr restorative practice while receiving hands-on assists. Two teachers, four hands... what could be better?
When you don’t get enough physical touch (sometimes called touch starvation) you can become stressed, anxious, or depressed. As a response to stress, your body makes a hormone called cortisol. When you engage in physical touch, like a hug, your brain releases a hormone called oxytocin. This makes you feel good and firms up emotional and social bonds while lowering anxiety and fear. $36
TRANSITIONS: Summer 🔥
Summer is the most "yang" time of year. It is the season of abundance, where things come into maturity & life is in full bloom. It can also lead to burnout. During this workshop, we will work to COOL the effects of the season so you transition easily. Students will enjoy a Yin practice with 4-5 poses, followed by an extended savanna accompanied by acupuncture. Join Pam & Dr. Kate Sydney, ND, LAc, for this transformative experience!
Vision Boards: Intention-Setting + Manifestation
It's time to plow through your goals, kick excuses to the curb, and start curating your dream life! No more playing small or settling! Lifestyle Curation: the action or process of selecting, organizing, and creating a life that is fulfilling, authentic, and awesome AF! THIS MASTER CLASS INCLUDES: a lifestyle audit, guided visualization, journal prompts, goal-setting activities, and of course, getting crafty and putting your board together. Consider it a “how to” set an intention & create a vision board including the mindset, strategies, and emotions needed to bring your vision into reality.All materials will be provided. Students are encouraged to bring photos/inspiration to add to their Vision Boards.
Ayurveda & The Doshas
Ayurveda is a holistic system of medicine that is over 3,000 years old. Combining physical, psychological and spiritual health, this system originated in India. The word Ayurveda is translated in English to the "Knowledge of Life". This is thought of as a sister science to yoga and focuses on how to keep our bodies in balance by understanding our own biological and constitutional tendencies (Doshas) and using that knowledge, self-awareness, and nature to remain in good health.
In this workshop, we will explore the system of Ayurveda and define the elements of each "Dosha" or constitution. Then, through a simple test, you will discover your personal Dosha and be able to examine how this concept applies to your own history. You will be given information based on this ancient wisdom on creating balance in your body, mind, and spirit as well as practical ways to implement this knowledge in your daily life. $35
This workshop is mostly lecture, dress comfortably.
Led by Angie Cherry
8 Limbs: Dhyana & Samadhi
DHYANA = meditative absorption
Dhyana is when we become completely absorbed in the focus of our meditation, and this is when we are really meditating. All the things we learn in a 60-minute class are merely techniques to help us settle, focus, and concentrate. The actual practice of meditation is not something we can actively do, rather it describes the spontaneous action of something that happens because of everything else.
SAMADHI = bliss or enlightenment
This is the final step in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. After we’ve re-organized our relationships with the outside world and our inner world, we come to the finale of bliss. Reaching Samadhi is not about escapism, floating away, or being abundantly joyful; it’s about realizing the very life that lies in front of us. The ability to ‘see equally’ and without disturbance from the mind, without our experience being conditioned by likes, dislikes, or habits, without a need to judge or become attached to any aspect; that is bliss.
This workshop will conclude with a 45min. guided meditation.
Monthly Touch
Join Pam and Mari in this 1.5hr restorative practice while receiving hands-on assists. Two teachers, four hands... what could be better?
When you don’t get enough physical touch (sometimes called touch starvation) you can become stressed, anxious, or depressed. As a response to stress, your body makes a hormone called cortisol. When you engage in physical touch, like a hug, your brain releases a hormone called oxytocin. This makes you feel good and firms up emotional and social bonds while lowering anxiety and fear. $36
Qi Gong & Mudras
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) considers Qi (chi) to be your vital life force energy. Qi Gong is similar to yoga in many ways- both practices cultivate the movement of energy throughout the body using breathwork and meditation. 1000 Hands Buddha Qi Gong is a seated meditation using a series of mudras. This practice is a moving meditation that is great for students who struggle with sitting in stillness.
Mudras are hand and body gestures to facilitate moving Qi in a dedicated direction. $35/50
Option to purchase 1000 Hands Buddha handbook at registration to continue your practice.
Mindfulness: Yoga in Practice
Yoga is more than a physical practice. It allows us to go inward to explore our thoughts and emotions. Mindfulness is the foundation of yoga and our connection to life. Learn how to apply the fundamentals of mindfulness and how you can cultivate a more mindful experience both on and off the mat.
8 Limbs: Pranayama
Prana = life source or energy
Often described as the very essence that keeps us alive, as well as the energy in the universe around us.
Pranayama can mean ‘breath control’ or ‘breath restraint’. When we’re practicing Pranayama, we are learning how to control the breath. Each way of breathing will change our state of being, but it’s up to us as to whether we perceive this as ‘controlling’ the way we feel or ‘freeing’ ourselves from the habitual way our mind may usually be.
In this workshop will we practice/learn different breathing techniques to use during our physical (Asana) practice or to prepare the body and mind for meditation. Please dress comfortably but be prepared to move as we implement some of these techniques.
Rituals to Integrate Mind, Body + Spirit
Join Ferrah to practice the following Rituals designed for relaxation: guided pranayama (breathwork), meditation, mantras, and moments of self-reflection through journaling. Activating our parasympathetic nervous system gives us permission to fully relax and rejuvenate. Imagine yourself supported by multiple props as you sink deep into a visualization completely focused on what brings you joy. Pure bliss, right? $32
led by Ferrah Seifert
Creative Meditation: Mala, Mandalas, & Coloring
In this workshop, we will explore creative outlets to aid in our Meditation practice. Students will have the opportunity to create a mala bracelet and will receive coloring sheets and a handout to continue these practices at home.
MALA – Mala beads are a type of prayer and meditation bead. Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism, and Catholicism all have a variation of prayer beads (‘worry beads’ or rosary). In today’s practice, most are used as a form of meditation without religious affiliation.
MANDALA – in Hindu and Buddhist faiths, mandalas are a symbolic diagram used in the performance of sacred rites and as an instrument of meditation.
COLORING – Coloring has been proven to calm the brain and help your body relax. Sitting down for a coloring session can be compared to a physical yoga practice (asana) as the same mind-body connection. All supplies will be provided.
Energetic Anatomy Pt. 2: Vibrational Models
As we learn to harness our energetic body, we come to understand that physical movement alone will not get us to our deepest depths of awareness. There are tools and techniques that give us direct access to the energetic body, and we can affect our flow in dynamic ways. This class will focus on three particular Nadis and the Chakras that align with them. We'll introduce elemental concepts, visual concepts (Yantra), breath exercise (Pranayama) and vibrational practice (Mantra). We can apply these powerful practices on their own or as an integrated part of your mat practice. $35
led by Richelle Ricard
Monthly Touch
Join Pam and Mari in this 1.5hr restorative practice while receiving hands-on assists. Two teachers, four hands... what could be better?
When you don’t get enough physical touch (sometimes called touch starvation) you can become stressed, anxious, or depressed. As a response to stress, your body makes a hormone called cortisol. When you engage in physical touch, like a hug, your brain releases a hormone called oxytocin. This makes you feel good and firms up emotional and social bonds while lowering anxiety and fear. $36
deep dive | Energetic Anatomy Part 1: Structural Models
All matter is energy. In our yoga practice, we are engaging that energy to contain, move, guide, exchange, and access that energy in specific ways for specific purposes. The yogic traditions offer a multitude of perspectives on how our bodily energies are modeled and how we can work with them directly. This class will introduce and explore different organizational aREGISTERrrangements of the energies of the body: Prana, Nadis (channels), Koshas (layers), Vayus, (directions), and Bandhas (containers). $35
led by Richelle Ricard
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deep dive | TCM & The Principles of Yin Yoga
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) considers Qi (chi) to be your vital life force energy. Yin Yoga combines TCM theories with traditional yoga postures. Yin Yoga is designed to stress the joints and ligaments with the assistance of props to release tension in the body. In this workshop, we will explore how to use Yin Yoga in alignment with the seasons to keep you balanced. $32
SUGGESTED READING: The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga Philosophy Practice by Bernie Clark
deep dive | 8 Limbs : Pratyahara & Dharana
What are the 8 Limbs of Yoga? Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, & Samadhi.
In this workshop, we will explore Pratyahara & Dharana.
Pratyahara is "withdrawal of the senses". Pratya = withdraw, draw in, or draw back. Ahara = anything we 'take in' to ourselves by sight, smell, & sounds.
The ancient practice of Pratyahara teaches us to become absorbed in what we are focusing on and frees us from distraction during meditation. This foundational practice, while applied to meditation in this instance, is also applicable to daily life today. How many of us struggle with distraction? By learning this wisdom and becoming aware of our wandering mind, we can begin to powerfully shift our thoughts to guide our life with intention.
Dharana means "focused concentration". Dha = holding or maintaining. Ana = other or something else.
In order to focus on something, our practice of Pratyahara becomes critical because how will we focus our consciousness on one particular object, place, thought or idea if we are unable to understand the withdrawal of the senses? These are crucial partners in meditation and can also inform our life and our ability to be in the present moment. $35
This workshop is mostly lecture, dress comfortably.
Led by Angie Cherry
deep dive | The History of Yoga
Yoga origins can be traced to Northern India over 5,000 years ago. The Hatha practice we know and study looks nothing like what's described in the original texts. In this workshop, we will discover Yoga's roots and how the discipline has changed as it made its way from East to West. $32
This workshop will be mostly lecture, dress comfortably.
Recommended reading: How Yoga Works, The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
deep dive | 8 Limbs: Yamas & Niyamas
What are the 8 Limbs of Yoga? Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, & Samadhi.
In this workshop, we will explore the Yamas & Niyamas. Yamas are our restraints, moral disciplines/moral vows. Niyamas are positive duties or observances. Yamas can be viewed as the things that define us as a person, but we can still work to be a more practiced person/Yogi in the world. Niyamas challenge us to build a better character. $35
led by Ferrah Seifert
deep dive | an immersion study
so... the yoga is working, now what?
Yoga is more than just physical, if you're ready to deepen your practice then this program is for you! Dive deep as we explore the following topics: the History of Yoga, 8 Limbs, Chakras, Mudras, Yoga Sutras, Nadis, Prana Vayus, Bhandas, Yantras & Bija Mantras, Meditation, Intention-setting, Ayurveda, Doshas, Rituals, Manifestation, Qi Gong, TCM/Principles of Yin Yoga, & More! 40+ hours of knowledge!
Who is this for? Any student curious about Yoga and going beyond their physical practice, teachers wanting a refresher.
Cost: $1108/$997 Early Bird
Payment plans are available. First payment due upon first session. Refunds will be offered (minus non-refundable deposit) up to 7 days before the first session. No refunds will be given once the program has started. Non-refundable deposit: $108
Session dates: Saturdays 1130a-230p; 2/24, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 4/13, 4/20 Sundays 1230-430p; 3/10, 3/24, 4/21 Mondays 6-8p; 2/26, 3/4, 3/18, 3/25, 4/15 Wednesdays 6-8p: 4/10, 4/24
Teachers: Pam Rollins, Angie Cherry, Mari Coryell, Richelle Ricard, Ferrah Seifert, KC Johnson
What you get: training manual, unlimited studio classes for the duration of training, and a wealth of knowledge to expand your yoga practice!
REQUIRED READING (not incl. in cost): How Yoga Works
SUGGESTED READING (not incl. in cost): Wherever You Go There You Are, Oms From the Mat, Yoga The Spirit and Practice of Moving Into Stillness, The Yoga Engineer’s Manual, The Secret Power of Yoga, Living Your Yoga, The Yoga Sutras by Patanjali. Links will be provided to books in a welcome email.
Please bring: yoga mat, water bottle, snacks, journal, pen/pencil/highlighter
Failure to submit payments will forfeit unlimited classes at the studio and will remove registration from workshops.
Monthly Touch
Join Pam and Mari in this 1.5hr restorative practice while receiving hands-on assists. Two teachers, four hands... what could be better?
When you don’t get enough physical touch (sometimes called touch starvation) you can become stressed, anxious, or depressed. As a response to stress, your body makes a hormone called cortisol. When you engage in physical touch, like a hug, your brain releases a hormone called oxytocin. This makes you feel good and firms up emotional and social bonds while lowering anxiety and fear. $36
TRANSITIONS: Spring 🌷
Spring is a time of renewal, awakening, & conserving energy. Seeds lie dormant during Winter conserving energy- in springtime they bound forward, sprouting new growth.
In this 1.5hr workshop we will explore a 45min. Yin practice to help us transition to Spring, followed by a 30min. massage and acupuncture experience.
Yin yoga is a slow-paced style of yoga incorporating principles of traditional Chinese medicine with poses that are held for longer periods of time (3-5 min.).
We are teaming up w/ Ripple Wellness to offer these extended practices. We hope you'll join the three of us for this event: Pam Rollins, RYT200, Dr. Kate Sydney, L.Ac., ND, MSOM, Acupuncturist, Tara Fritz, LMT, Massage Therapist.
TRANSITIONS: Spring 🌷
Spring is a time of renewal, awakening, & conserving energy. Seeds lie dormant during Winter conserving energy- in springtime they bound forward, sprouting new growth.
In this 1.5hr workshop we will explore a 45min. Yin practice to help us transition to Spring, followed by a 30min. massage and acupuncture experience.
Yin yoga is a slow-paced style of yoga incorporating principles of traditional Chinese medicine with poses that are held for longer periods of time (3-5 min.).
We are teaming up w/ Ripple Wellness to offer these extended practices. We hope you'll join the three of us for this event: Pam Rollins, RYT200, Dr. Kate Sydney, L.Ac., ND, MSOM, Acupuncturist, Tara Fritz, LMT, Massage Therapist.
shift happens | yoga retreat
join Pam on a 3-night, 4-day yoga retreat in Manitou Springs, CO. Your retreat includes 6 meals and 8 yoga classes. $740-1335
New Year Mala
Clarify your intentions for 2024 during this all-levels practice. During the workshop you will flow thru 108 sun salutation variations while taking time to solidify your thoughts for the new year. Students will be offered modifications for our practice as well as breaks in between modules.
Class will begin with a clearing and intention setting ceremony followed by 108 sun salutations. $25