Events

Saturday, June 1st  from 2 - 4:30 pm in person A special in-person workshop with Deborah Saliby   It can help you experience stability, and give you opportunities to build your strength. The chair can make some postures more demanding because it encourages us to practice with true alignment. And, at the same time, it…

Bhagavad Gita Reading Group Join Kim Healey & Liam Dodson for a book group at our studio Mondays from 7:30 - 8:30 pm - July 1 through Aug 19   Deepen your yoga practice and self-study (svadhyaya) this summer with the Bhagavad Gita. This sacred text can be read as a riveting story, a devotional…

Saturday, July 13th from 2 - 4:30 pm with Sachiko Willis There is really nobody in our modern culture who doesn’t experience some neck and shoulder tension. It can turn into a chronic problem that not only causes headaches, jaw tension, etc, but also deeply affects our sense of well-being. Yoga practice can give us…

Guru Purnima Celebration Sunday, July 21st from 9 - 10:45 am PT on zoom with Heather Haxo Phillips Guru Purnima is a particularly auspicious time to express gratitude for spiritual teachers and holy beings that have positively affected us. To call someone a Guru is very special indeed. The term indicates the weight of their…

Strong and Centered: A Beginner's Immersion A 3-Day Immersion Into Iyengar Yoga with Anneke Faas September 27 - 29 Friday : 5:30 - 7:30 pm / Saturday : 2 - 5 pm + dinner and a movie (going until about 7pm)/ Sunday: 1 - 4 pm Join us for an enriching and rejuvenating weekend of…

Yoga for Osteoporosis? Join Shari Ser for a community chit chat Tuesday October 1st from 6 - 7  pm pacific on zoom free Healthy bones help you move through the world with strength and confidence.  Bones are our supporting structure, they hold us up and literally nurture and protect us. Bones are amazing!  BUT if…

You are invited! Ribbon Cutting and Community Potluck Saturday October 5th at 4 pm. Come celebrate our 1 year anniversary in our new space.  Join the members and staff of Adeline Yoga, the Chamber of Commerce and our City Officials to officially cut the ribbon. Anyone who is curious about Adeline yoga is invited to…

Introduction to Yoga for Osteoporosis with Shari Ser 4-session series Tuesdays 6 - 7:15 pm pacific on zoom October 8 15, 22 and 29th Healthy bones help you move through the world with strength and confidence.  BUT if bones aren't stretched, moved and nourished they become brittle, less porous and prone to breaking easily. This…

Saturday, October 19th from 2 - 4:30 pm with Ramona Atanacio Dive into the empowering practice of arm balancing! Whether you're just starting to consider how you might do arm balances, or already love flying around the room, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to practice under expert guidance. We know a lot of you…

Cultivate Expansiveness: An Afternoon of Backbending with Anneke Faas Sunday Nov 3rd, 1:00-3:30pm Join us at the studio in Berkeley or online via Zoom  Backbends are impressive to look at, though the reason why we love them is they give us a very special experience of introspection. The more advanced backbends take our consciousness inwards…

Thanksgiving Benefit Class: Community and Connection with Kim Healey In-Person Thursday, November 28th 9 - 10:30 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…

Auspicious Beginnings: New Year's Day Practice Wednesday January 1st  from 10 am - 1 pm PST Join Online OR in-person at our Berkeley Studio   Join us to celebrate a new beginning. As we step into the freshness of New Year's Day, this workshop invites you to set the tone for your year ahead. With…

Saturday, January 4  from 2 - 4:30 pm in person A special in-person workshop with Deborah Saliby Use our rope wall to uplift yourself, get out of pain and learn how beneficial backbends can be January is a great time to get into the yoga studio and uplift yourself.  This special workshop with Deborah will…

Living Yoga: Philosophy in Action Both On and Off the Mat with Deidra Demens Fridays on zoom: 4 - 5:15 pm Pacific / 7 - 8:15 pm eastern 4 Session Series: January 24, 31st, February 7 and 14th Yamas are universal ethical disciplines, while Niyamas are personal observances. Together, they form the first and second…

Rooted and Growing: A Beginner's Immersion A 3-Day Immersion Into Iyengar Yoga with Anneke Faas Jan 24 - 26 Friday : 5:30 - 7:30 pm Saturday : 2 - 5 pm + dinner and a movie (going until about 7pm) Sunday: 1 - 4 pm Join us for an enriching weekend of yoga exploration -…

JUST THE RIGHT TIME A Yoga & Cultural Heritage Retreat in Guatemala Join us for a 8 days of exploration February 6 - 13, 2027 With Heather Haxo Phillips at Villa Sumaya located in the Guatemalan highlands on the shores of Lake Atitlan This retreat is for Iyengar Yoga practitioners ready for rejuvenation, connection and…

Restoring Inner Balance Saturday, Feb 1  from 2 - 4 pm in person A special in-person workshop with Melinda Morey Every day, we are confronted by an endless stream of stimuli, people and situations, which pull us out of ourselves. This can lead us to forget our essential nature, and instead feel subject to the…

The Power of Practice: 5 Day Yoga Pranayama Immersion with Heather Haxo Phillips Monday - Friday: Feb 17 - 21st 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.  Indeed, this type…

Ready for some downtime? Join us for a Yoga Retreat in Mexico 6 DAYS OF EXPLORATION WITH HEATHER HAXO PHILLIPS   February 20 - 25th,  2026 Casa Tara  located on the shores of the Sea of Cortez on Mexico’s Baja Peninsula RETREAT IS FULL - JOIN THE WAITLIST Our retreat includes: An incredible property:  6…

Strength with Michael Lucey March 1 from 2 - 4:30 pm. Hybrid: at our Berkeley studio or via Zoom online Strength: How many kinds of it are there? What kinds of strength do we need as we advance in our practice and in life? How do we acquire it (them)? We sometimes use expressions like…

SPECIAL SERIES In person and Online 3 Session Series: March 4, 11, 18 Tuesdays 7:30 – 8:45 pm 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…

Join the waitlist for a Yoga Retreat   March 13 - 15, 2026 Land of the Medicine Buddha in the Santa Cruz Mountains   Pratyakṣa – The Practice of Direct Experience A Weekend Iyengar Yoga Retreat with Anneke Faas In the Yoga Sutras, pratyakṣa means direct perception — the clarity that arises through immediate, lived…

Saturday, March 29  from 1 - 5 pm in person A special workshop with Gwi-Seok Hong encorporating asana, pranayana and yoga philosophy in-person and online Tapas of Compassion: Asana and pranayamas as paths to right action, with both tapas (vigor), and karuna (compassion) Yoga helps us to be more fully present in all aspects of…

Saturday - Sunday, April 26-27 in person A special immersion with Marla Apt on the vayus Saturday 1:30 - 5:30 pm & Sunday  1 - 3 pm in-person The vital energy that pervades the entire body is known as prana vayu. Hatha Yoga texts describe 5 main categories of vayu (wind) and how they function…

Headstand is considered the father of all poses.  It promotes mental clarity and emotional balance. And, its fun! When you are first learning headstand it is both an exhilarating and intimidating pose.  As you develop your knowledge and confidence, you will find that headstand is truly one of your best friends for life.  Headstand will…

SADHANA STUDIES OPEN HOUSE Sunday, May 17th from 1 - 2:15 pm Sadhana Studies is a program for students ready to deepen their relationship to yoga through consistent practice, study, and integration.  This event can be an important way to find out more about the program, and see whether it is right for you. You…

Anticolonial Philosophy Book Group with Willow Hagge 4 sessions on zoom Mondays 5 - 6 pm June 16 / June 30 /July 14 /July 28   Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras define a unique and marvelous moral and ethical philosophy along with offering many other beautiful concepts. Dr. Shyam Ranganthan, a Canadian Philosophy Professor at York University,…

Ayurveda for Summer Wellness An online workshop led by Sandy Lamerson Saturday June 28 2 - 4:30 pm on ZOOM In summer, the body can become overheated and dry. The ancient traditions of Ayurveda offers us ways to stay cool, calm, hydrated, and feeling our best. Indeed, Ayurveda recommends adapting our daily routine for each…

Welcome to the serene redwoods FINDING FOCUS 4 DAYS IN NATURE YOGA RETREAT FOR SEASONED IYENGAR YOGA PRACTITIONERS WITH HEATHER HAXO PHILLIPS July 10 - 13, 2025 Land of the Medicine Buddha   In today's fast changing world, it is easy to lose your sense of self. Finding Focus is an in-person retreat designed to…

From Inner Peace to Global Love Yogathon with a cause with the teachers of Adeline Yoga including Natalie, Michael and Kim July 19th from 2 - 4 pm Build community, compassion and inner strength as we practice yoga and raise funds for the World Central Kitchen to support people in need.  Let's join together in…

Anusthana: The Dedicated Practices of Iyengar Yoga September 2025 - April 2026 Through the dedicated practices of yoga, we can experience our own wisdom radiating in its beauty. Think about your experience emerging from a good asana practice:  you feel clear, refreshed and radiant.  That is jnana diptihi - the experience of your wisdom radiating…

Fullness in Action: A Beginner's Immersion A 3-Day Immersion Into Iyengar Yoga with Anneke Faas September 19 - 21 Friday : 5:30 - 7:30 pm Saturday : 2 - 5 pm + dinner and a movie (going until about 7pm) Sunday: 1 - 4 pm Join us for an enriching weekend of yoga exploration -…

This workshop will offer a joyful introduction to handstand and other arm balances.  We will explore hand and wrist health in the context of aparigraha, including non-hoarding and non-grasping. When our hands become our feet, our experience of the world changes. Using your hands in new ways is good for your mind and can bring…

Yoga & Alignment A community chit chat + celebrating our new library with Heather Haxo Phillips October 8th 7 - 8 pm You are invited to join us as we kick off a new program:  library hour. We will gather in-person at Adeline Yoga for the inaugural offering of this program. Our discussion will revolve…

(Extra) Bendy Bodies: Understanding Hypermobility A community chit chat A talk with Kiran Nigam, NTC hosted by Kim Healey November 5th 7 - 8 pm in-person at our center, 3310 Adeline @ Alcatraz in Berkeley While many people come to yoga to get more flexible, others come to yoga to better understand their own bendy-ness.…

Thanksgiving Benefit Class: Community and Connection with Michael Lucey In-Person or Online Thursday, November 27th 9 - 10:30 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…

Iyengar Yoga and the Creative Practice A community chit chat with Kim Healey Wednesday December 10th from 7 - 8 pm in-person at our center, 3310 Adeline @ Alcatraz in Berkeley BKS Iyengar often referred to yoga as an art and many musicians, writers, visual artists and performers are ardent and consistent practitioners of Iyengar…

Yoga for Back Pain Create Space & Address Pain with Ruchi Murlidhar Saturday December 13th from 2 - 4:30 pm in person at our studio in Berkeley This is a special offering for anyone who feels occasional back pain. It could be pain in the low back to stiffness, compression or just the aging process. …

Auspicious Beginnings: New Year's Day Practice January 1st  from 10 am - 1 pm PST Join Online OR in-person at our Berkeley Studio   Join us to celebrate a new beginning. As we step into the freshness of New Year's Day, this workshop invites you to set the tone for your year ahead. With the…

The Invocation to Patanjali Join Inbal Meron for a community chit chat Saturday, January 3 from 3 - 4:15 pm pacific in-person and on zoom   Whether you’ve practiced here at Adeline Yoga or with Certified Iyengar Yoga teachers around the world, you’ve likely begun class with the invocation to Patanjali. But have you ever…

Saturday - Sunday, January 24 - 25 in person A special immersion with Marla Apt Exploring Connections Between Adjacent Body Parts Saturday 1:30 - 5:30 pm & Sunday  1 - 3 pm in-person The first step for union (yoga) is connection. As one learns asana and pranayama, one learns to recognize and appreciate the connections…

Action with Awareness An 3-day Immersion Into Iyengar Yoga with Anneke Faas January 30 to Feb 1 , 2026 Friday : 5:30 - 7:30 pm Saturday : 2 - 5 pm + dinner and a short film Sunday: 1 - 4 pm “Action is movement with intelligence.” — B.K.S. Iyengar, Light on Life Yoga invites…

The Power of Practice: 5 Day Yoga Pranayama Immersion with Heather Haxo Phillips Monday - Friday: Feb 9 - 13 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.  Indeed, this type…

Join us for a Yoga Retreat   March 12-14, 2027 Land of the Medicine Buddha in the Santa Cruz Mountains   Pratyakṣa – The Practice of Direct Experience A Weekend Iyengar Yoga Retreat with Anneke Faas In the Yoga Sutras, pratyakṣa means direct perception — the clarity that arises through immediate, lived experience rather than…

At the Threshold: When Yoga Becomes Yours A conversation for students seeking a deeper relationship with practice with Heather Haxo Phillips free Sunday, March 29 from 3 - 4:15 pm pacific in-person and on zoom   We all arrive at yoga for different reasons—relief from pain or stress, curiosity about new ways to move, or…

Happy Knees Yoga to Create Space & Alignment with Kim Healey May 2nd from 2 - 4:30 pm Stiff knees? Hyper mobile knees? Or just want to learn more to ensure happy knees in your future? Come learn some knee love for your asana practice with Kimberley Healey. Iyengar Yoga can be an excellent solution…

Spring Swap & Potluck: A Community Wide Event with Adeline Yoga Saturday, May 9 | 3:30–6:30 pm Join us for an afternoon of sharing, gathering, and lighthearted exchange with the Adeline Yoga community. Bring gently loved clothing, books, or yoga props to swap, enjoy a springtime potluck, and take part in our AYS Yoga Blessings…

A Steady Thread of Care Practice in Support of Homeless Children’s Network with Anneke Faas and Natalie Palms Saturday June 6th from 2 - 4 pm Join in-person at our Berkeley studio or Online   Join us for a nourishing and restorative Iyengar Yoga practice to raise funds for the Homeless Children’s Network. Become part…

Summer Care Through Ayurveda A Seasonal Workshop to Stay Cool, Nourished & Balanced Saturday June 27th 2026 2 - 5 pm at our studio in South Berkeley Summer brings warmth, brightness, and expansion—but also intensity. Longer days, stronger sun, and increased activity can begin to build heat in the body and mind. In Ayurveda, this…

Shoulders and the Subtle Body with Michael Lucey Saturday July 11 from 2 - 4:30 pm. Hybrid: at our Berkeley studio or via Zoom online How does the physical work we do in our asana practice relate to other parts of our being? We are always working with our shoulders in our asana practice, trying…

Return to What Matters: Practice, Rest, and Renewal A YOGA RETREAT FOR IYENGAR YOGA PRACTITIONERS WITH HEATHER HAXO PHILLIPS July 21-25, 2027 Land of the Medicine Buddha   Step away from the pace and noise of everyday life and enter a space designed for focused study, steadiness, and renewal. This retreat offers time to practice…

Ear Acupuncture and Tea with Meselech Haile Michael A community event offering rest and renewal  Sunday July 26th 2 - 4 pm at our studio in South Berkeley Join us for an afternoon of tea, stillness, and AcuDetox, a simple ear acupuncture session designed to support your body's natural capacity for regulation and restoration. The…

Saturday, August 1st from 2 - 4:30 pm with Ramona Atanacio In his book Light on Life, B.K.S. Iyengar writes “Balance in the body is the foundation for balance in life.” Asana practice has shown us that stability requires balance, and that it begins from learning to stand properly on one's feet. With this stability,…

The Harvest of Practice: The Dynamic Journey Into Backbends with Anneke Faas Sunday August 30th from 1 - 4 pm Join us at the studio in Berkeley  Late summer is a season of fullness—a time for harvest. In the same way, our backbend practice matures through consistent effort, careful attention, and intelligent action. In this workshop,…

We are thrilled to welcome Uday Bhosale to Adeline Yoga September 19 - 21, 2026 Saturday 1:30 - 5:30 pm Sunday 11 am - 1  pm and  3 - 5:30 pm Monday: 11 am - 3:30 pm teacher education plus a bonus integration session held via zoom held later in the fall   We are…

Chair Yoga with Shari Ser A monthly class in person On a Sunday from 3 - 4:15 pm: Oct 4 Nov 1 Dec 13 Chairs offer a supported and accessible approach to yoga practice. Using a chair as a primary prop to bring stability, clarity, and ease to each pose. It is not a “lesser”…

A free class! We will do 36 sun salutations to celebrate Kim Healey's 36 months at Adeline Yoga.   Let us say good-bye and help Kim welcome in her next chapter. All levels invited!     REGISTER HERE   ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR Kimberley Healey (she/her) is a CIYT and has been practicing Iyengar Yoga for…