Monday, October 25th 7:30 pm PST The Vagus Nerve is the link between our physiology, psychology and behavior. It literally directs our overall sense of well being! This cranial nerve carries both sensory and motor information through our body, helping us to understand where we are in space while also directing the organs and and somatic body…

Being together in-person and practicing in nature under the sky and beneath the trees can help rejuvenate our energies. If you're a Berkeley local and you want to practice with Anneke in person, then join her on Friday afternoons for a special limited-time pop-up series of outdoor yoga! These outdoor classes are for All Levels!…

Many Corpses...Many Savasanas A pop-up workshop to celebrate Halloween and Day of the Dead Saturday October 30th 2 - 4 pm PST / 5 - 7 pm EST on zoom   There are a lot of reasons to play dead at this time of year. Savasana is the ultimate resting pose. Every part of our…

Yoga for All Bodies: Finding Ease in the Asana Practice and a Plus-Size Body Wednesdays Nov 3, 10 and 17th 5:45 - 7 pm PST on zoom Yoga is for EVERY body.  Iyengar Yoga is great for larger bodied folks, as it offers plenty of options for every pose at an accessible pace. In this…

Saturday afternoon on Zoom Learn new ways to work with this fun and innovative prop!  You will enjoy how the resistance and gravity-defying assistance of wall ropes can help you experience asana in a very different way.  On a basic level, the ropes create space in the body and can help make poses more accessible. …

Adeline Yoga is honored to welcome our teacher of teachers! Saturday, November 13th : 2 - 4 pm PST on Zoom A Benefit Workshop for Adeline Yoga's Yoga Blessings Fund In Iyengar Yoga the chair is one of our most beloved props. There are many uses for a chair in Yoga: • makes Asana more…

Free workshop Sunday Morning 9:30 - 10:45 am PST on December 12 with Tiffany Goss on zoom   Total newbies are encouraged! New to Adeline Yoga? We welcome you!   This is for people looking to meet the opportunities and challenges of the holidays with confidence and ease. This season is pretty special, isn't it? …

Practicing for Pain Management A special workshop to understand the practicalities of managing pain Saturday December 18th 2 - 4 pm PST / 5 - 7 pm EST on zoom   Yoga can help you manage and cope with chronic pain, whether it is consistent pain or debilitating pain that stops you in your tracks. …

ITS TIME FOR A CHANGE OF SCENERY Ready for some self-care and time around other yogis? Join us for a Yoga & Cultural Heritage Retreat in Guatemala 8 DAYS OF EXPLORATION WITH HEATHER HAXO PHILLIPS   JANUARY 14 - 21, 2023 Villa Sumaya, Lake Atitlan - Guatemala Retreat highlights: Explore this incredible property:  8 days /…

Special Series: Yoga for Managing Pain with Kelly Sobanski Three Tuesdays:  January 4, 11 and 18 from 4 - 5:30 pm PST Online on Zoom Use your membership, class pass OR drop-in for $22 Yoga can help you manage and cope with pain, whether it is consistent aches or debilitating pain that stops you in…

We're so grateful for our community! From the teachers who continue to show up and be a consistent pillar for us all, and to our students who make this work truly meaningful. If covid has taught us anything, it's to tell those who are dear to us just how much we love them...and we love…

Cooking with Your Instapot with Heather Haxo Phillips 4 - 5 pm pst Friday Feb 18th via zoom FREE as part of our student appreciation week! You may have already heard that the InstaPot is a Yoga Practitioners most important kitchen appliance.   But how?  Come cook dinner with Heather and learn all the tricks of…

Adeline Yoga is honored to welcome our teacher of teachers! The Petals of Yoga: Restorative Asana & Pranayama with Janet Macleod Saturday, March 5th : 2 - 4 pm PST on Zoom A Benefit Workshop for Adeline Yoga's Yoga Blessings Fund Mr. Iyengar called the 8 limbs of yoga the 8 petals of yoga. He…

Racism and Yoga Study Group Reading:  Embrace Yoga's Roots: Courageous Ways to Deepen Your Yoga Practice by Susanna Barkataki This group will meet for 10 sessions over the course of 20 weeks Every other Tuesday at 7:15 to 8:30 pm PST on zoom   As an embodied practice of liberation, yoga provides us with tools…

SPECIAL SERIES THREE SATURDAYS:  March 26, April 2 and April 9  2 - 3:30 pm in-person at our studio in Berkeley Have you been wanting to learn more ways to use the ropes? On a basic level, the ropes create space in the body and can help make poses more accessible. On a deeper level,…

Yoga for Healthy Aging: Heart Health An online weekend immersion for all levels with Sarah Harvey, Deborah Saliby and Shari Ser  April 1 - 3, 2022: Friday 4:30 - 6:30 pm PST / Saturday 10 - 4 pm PST / Sunday 11:30 am - 1:30 pm PST - ON ZOOM To maintain an open and…

Yoga for Lung Health, Heart Health & Immunity Saturday April 23rd 2 - 4:30 pm PST / 5 - 7:30 pm EST on zoom with Kelly Sobanski CIYT and Tony Hirsch, Respiratory Therapist   In this workshop, Iyengar Yoga meets Respiratory health in an informative way for healing the immune system, enhancing respiratory function and…

Building the Foundation of Inversions with Anneke Faas Sunday May 22 from 12 - 2:30 pm in-person at Adeline Yoga in Berkeley Sirsasana (headstand) and Sarvangasana (shoulderstand) are the king and queen of asana. When done regularly, they increase circulation and vigor - unbeatable for draining tired feet and legs!.  These poses create strength and…

Parinama: 30 Days of Transformation Through Yoga & Ayurveda June 1 - 30th Harness the power of yoga, a healthy diet and lifestyle routines through Ayurveda.  You know yoga, diet and lifestyle are important. What would happen if you combined them together for one powerful month? Reboot your eating habits to improve digestion and assimilation,…

Enhance Your Pranayama Practice for Intermediate Practitioners with Heather Haxo Phillips An on-going series: First and Third Friday of the month: May 20th June 3rd - last session before summer break. We will continue with this series in September! All classes are 7:15 - 8:15 am PST on zoom     Pranayama is a deeply transformative…

Fun with Belts Saturday June 18th: 1 - 3 pm in-person at our studio in Berkeley with Sachiko Nishizawa Willis Belts are an essential part of the yoga practice in these times.  They are so handy!  You can easily grab a belt if you are new to yoga or need an aid for flexibility.  And…

Yoga for Healthy Aging: Digestive Health An online weekend immersion for all levels with Sarah Harvey, Deborah Saliby and Shari Ser  Friday thru Sunday: June 24-26, 2022 Friday 4:30 - 6:30 pm PST / Saturday 10 - 4:30 pm PST / Sunday 11:30 am - 1:30 pm PST ON ZOOM   The pandemic has affected…

TASTE OF SADHANA STUDIES COME GET A TASTE OF THE PROGRAM Saturday, August 20th, 2 - 3:30 pm PST - Held via zoom This is your opportunity to find out more about the Sadhana Studies program, and if it is right for you. In this special workshop, we will look at a few of the…

Hip Opening with Anneke Faas   Sunday August 28, 12 – 2:30 pm, In-person with option to join via livestream Our lifestyles have changed dramatically in the last few years. Many of us are in need of methods that help us develop proper ways to sit and care for our hips. Asana can be so…

Celebrate autumn with twists! In-person immersion with Heather at Adeline Yoga in Berkeley September 16 - 18, 2022 Friday : 4 - 6 pm Saturday : 2 - 4:30 pm Sunday: 2 - 4:30 pm Register Here   Join Heather for very special 3-Day  immersion Our program will honor the seasonal transition to autumn by…

Adeline Yoga is honored to welcome our teacher of teachers! Delicious supine asanas with Janet Macleod Sunday, September 25th 2 - 4:30 pm in person at our Berkeley studio A Benefit Workshop for Adeline Yoga's Yoga Blessings Fund In supine asana, you are supported by the floor.  You can hold the poses longer, thus getting…

Low Back Healing:  Featuring the Double Buckled Belt with Kelly Sobanski Saturday October 1st from 2 - 4:30 pm PST via Zoom This healing sequence is inspired by the weekly Low Back Class at the Iyengar Yoga Institute in Pune, India. Kelly spent time observing the class over many months - and has been practicing…

Preparation for Pranayama: 3 day Yoga & Pranayama Immersion with Kim Kolibri 3 Mornings of Practice: Wed October 12 - Friday October 14  at 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM PST. Online   In this series we will look at the poses that are most helpful for preparing for pranayama. They include active poses and supportive,…

Yoga for Healthy Aging: Physical Balance and Emotional Stability A weekend immersion for all levels with Sarah Harvey, Deborah Saliby and Shari Ser offered online via zoom OCTOBER 28 – 30, 2022: FRIDAY 4:30 – 6:30 PM PDT SATURDAY 10 –NOON, and 2 – 4 PM PDT SUNDAY 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM PDT To…

Thanksgiving Benefit Class: Community and Connection with Kelly Sobansky Thursday, November 24th 8 - 9:15 am PST   “When you and I meet together, we forget ourselves – our cultures and classes. There are no divisions, and we talk mind to mind, soul to soul. We are no different in our deepest needs. We are…

Uplift Yourself with the Power of Backbends Sunday, December 4th: 1 - 3:30 pm PST In-person with option to join via livestream with Anneke Faas Backbends open the body and create joy. At the holiday season we need to harness the capacity to keep our hearts open and find the light within. Uplifting the spine…

Auspicious Beginnings: New Year's Day Practice Sunday, January 1st  from 10 - 12:30 PST in-person at our Berkeley Studio with option to join via livestream   Join us to celebrate a new beginning. New Year's Day is a useful time for renewal and reflection.  Reflection is taking time to look at what we have and…

The Power of Practice: 5 Day Yoga Pranayama Immersion with Heather Haxo Phillips Monday - Friday: Jan 30 - Feb 3 7 - 8 am PST each day via Zoom Pranayama is a deeply transformative practice on all levels, physical and emotional. It is your time to find deep quiet and expansiveness inside.  A daily…

What makes Iyengar Yoga so wonderful? Join Ruchi Murlidhar and Inbal Meron for a community chit chat Monday, January 30th from 7:30 - 8:30 pm pst on zoom People who practice Iyengar Yoga love it so much?  But why?  What are the hallmarks of Iyengar Yoga and why would anyone want to practice it? YOU…

The Breath:  How is it that we actually breathe? Join Shari Ser for a community chit chat Monday, Feb 27th from 7:30 - 8:30 pm pst on zoom Do you ever wonder about the physicality of our breath?  Come learn about the intricate and beautiful dance between the diaphragm, the nasal passages, the lungs and…

Join us for a Yoga Retreat in the Santa Cruz Mountains Ready for some self-care and time around other yogis? 3 DAYS OF RELAXATION WITH ANNEKE FAAS   March 3 - 5, 2023 Land of the Medicine Buddha   Have you ever been on a yoga retreat? Would you like join Anneke on a three…

We're so grateful for our community! The students often share how much Adeline Yoga is needed, wanted and appreciated in their lives. Through 1:1 conversations, email, social media and leaving us review - you let us know how vital our studio is for you. Community. Welcoming. Inclusive. Dedication. Fun. Integrity. Uplifting. These are the words…

Low Back & Hip Healing:  Featuring Linear Poses with Kelly Sobanski Saturday March 25 from 2 - 4:30 pm PST via Zoom   This healing program focuses on soothing the low back, sacrum, groins and hips.  We will take a break from externally rotating the legs and instead do a sequence with linear, parallel legs.…

Spring Rejuvenation: 30 Days of Transformation Through Yoga & Ayurveda April 1 - 30th Harness the power of yoga, a healthy diet and lifestyle routines through Ayurveda.  You know yoga, diet and lifestyle are important. What would happen if you combined them together for one powerful month? Reboot your eating habits to improve digestion and…

Decolonizing the Body: Book Chat with Author Kelsey Blackwell Friday April 21st @ 5 pm - 6:30 pm in person Join us for a discussion and Q&A with longtime Adeline Yoga Student Kelsey Blackwell about her just-released book, Decolonizing the Body: Healing, Body-Centered Practices for Women of Color to Reclaim Confidence, Dignity and Self Worth.…

Turning the Senses Inward In Your Practice with Michael Lucey April 22nd from 2 - 4:30 pm at our Berkeley studio, or attend via zoom In this workshop, we will practice a well-rounded sequence of āsanas in order to investigate this question: how the use of our senses in an inward fashion can lead to deeper yogic experiences.…

Introduction to Jyotish Join Kim Kolibri for a community chit chat Monday, April 24th from 7:30 - 8:30 pm pst on zoom Jyotish is the “science of light,” a profound and sophisticated form of astrology originating in the ancient Vedic traditions of India. Jyotish can be a tremendous support to you it because it describes…

Adeline Yoga is honored to welcome our teacher of teachers! Twisting & Untwisting with Janet MacLeod Saturday, April 29th 2 - 4:30 pm in person at our Berkeley studio A Benefit Workshop for Adeline Yoga's Yoga Blessings Fund Twisting in yoga is fascinating!  There are Asanas which are twists, and there are ones which are…

Caring for Your Back Pain SPECIAL SERIES 3 SESSION SERIES: MAY 3, 10 & 17 in person at our Berkeley studio Wednesdays 4 – 5:30 pm starts May 3rd! with Sachiko Willis Even people who practice yoga have occasional back  issues.  They are common ailments of modern life.  There are many ways to harness the…

SPECIAL SERIES 2 Session Series: May 23 & 30th Tuesdays 7:30 – 9 pm starts May 23rd! Have you been wanting to learn more ways to use the ropes? On a basic level, the ropes create space in the body and can help make poses more accessible. On a deeper level, they can help us…

How does yoga develop mindfulness? Join Inbal Meron for a community chit chat Monday, June 26th from 7:30 - 8:30 pm pst on zoom   One of the key benefits of practicing yoga is the cultivation of mindfulness, which is the state of being present and aware of one's thoughts, emotions, sensations and surroundings in…

Creativity in practice Join Kelly Sobanski for a community chit chat Sunday, July 23rd from 3:30 - 4:30 pm pst / 6:30 - 7:30 pm est on zoom   Join us for a chit-chat with Kelly to talk about practice, creativity and helpful sequencing. You may be wondering, what are the important guidelines and structures…

Welcome to the serene redwoods FINDING FOCUS 4 DAYS IN NATURE YOGA RETREAT WITH HEATHER HAXO PHILLIPS   July 27 - 30, 2023 Land of the Medicine Buddha   In today's fast paced world, it is easy to lose your sense of self. Finding Focus is an in-person retreat designed to give you the opportunity…

We're so grateful for our community of members! It is a thrill to move to our new location.  Let us gather as a community for these auspicious beginnings. Welcoming. Inclusive. Dedication. Fun. Integrity. Uplifting. These are the words that came from each of YOU. We want our new space be all of this - and…

Honoring BKS Iyengar: Lotus Pose Sunday, August 20th: 12:45 - 3:15 pm PST In-person with option to join via livestream with Anneke Faas Padmasana, also known as the Lotus Pose, is the supreme seat for meditation. It is associated with calmness, focus, and spiritual growth. Practicing this pose on August 20 is important! It marks…

Saturday, September 16th  from 2 - 4:30 pm in person A special in-person workshop with Deborah Saliby Celebrate our new studio and use our beautiful rope wall Back pain is often caused from too much sitting and standing with bad posture. Unhealthy habits build up over time. Simple stretches and particular movements along with strength…

How Ayurveda can help you during this seasonal transition Join Sandy Lamerson for a community chit chat Monday September 18 from 7:30 - 8:30 pm pst Free In this chit-chat we will discuss how best to transition from summer to autumn.  Depending on where you live, the summer heat and sun can cause an increase…