Sunday, November 24, 12:45-3:15pm   An afternoon study of backbends with Anneke Faas.  Backbends open the body and create joy. Yet, beginners struggle to understand the dynamics of these poses and how to do them when you are stiff. In this workshop, we will explore the poses that prepare you for backbends. You will learn…

Celebrate the end of the year with your yoga community Friday Dec 6th 5:45 - 8 pm An opportunity to get together with others that we adore. A community potluck. Honor the lives of teachers that have meant so much to us: BKS Iyengar, Geeta Iyengar and Donald Moyer. Celebrate each other. Share a vegetarian…

Adeline Yoga is honored to welcome our teacher of teachers! Saturday, December 21, 2 - 5 pm Moving into the Light A Benefit Workshop for Adeline Yoga's Yoga Blessings Fund Celebrate the winter solstice, 2019!  In the northern hemisphere this is a very significant date. Janet grow up in the north of Scotland where this…

Yoga for All Bodies: Finding Ease in the Asana Practice and a Plus-Size Body Wednesday Jan 15th 7:30 - 9 pm Yoga is for EVERY body.  Iyengar Yoga is great for bigger bodied folks, as it offers plenty of options for every pose at an accessible pace. In this class, we will explore options for…

Yoga for Life: Cultivating Courage and Calm through Yoga 4 Month Program  The 2020 program is in process.  Please stay tuned for the 2021 dates!   with Anneke Faas and Sachiko Willis If you've clicked on this link, we are betting that yoga has already changed and shaped your life in a special way. And,…

Adeline Yoga is pleased to welcome Deidra Demens, CIYT from New York City! Saturday and Sunday Feb 1 - 2 Yoga in Action: Asana and Conversation with Deidra Demens Action is movement with intelligence. The world is filled with movement. What the world needs is more conscious movement, more action - B.K.S. Iyengar Yoga in…

Love and Detachment: A Yogic Exploration with Swetha Rao-Devigere musical accompaniment by Francesca Nicosia Ancient Indian scholars have a lot to say about Love! Love and Detachment are seen as essential qualities to be cultivated and practiced for our personal evolution, and eventually liberation. But in modern society, these two are thought of as opposing…

Build your Immune System with Asana And Ayurveda Yoga and its sister science Ayurveda offer us many practices to support our immune system during seasonal changes. Join Francesca Nicosia and Katarina Rock for this special day so that you can learn ways to bolster your immune system and increase your resilience during the winter months.…

Adeline Yoga is pleased to announce host a monthly series of level 4 classes . Each class will highlight advanced poses from the junior and senior syllabi, and explore a specific theme of yoga philosophy.  Class size will be limited to 12 students. Monday March 16 from 1:30 - 3:30 pm Monday April 13 from 1:30 - 3:30 pm…

Joy Practice 3-4:30 pm TODAY! March 21 Mudita is the Sanskrit word that means joy and is defined as the pleasure that comes from delighting in other’s well-being. Joy is one of the four immeasurable in Buddhism and is included in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali as one of the qualities of mind which leads…

Are you in touch with your menstrual cycle? When it comes to menstruation, we tend to override our body and mind's need for rest and rejuvenation which can lead to imbalances and issues such as PMS, cramps, headaches, heavy bleeding, to trouble conceiving and fibroids. Taking time to understand how yoga can support menstruation can…

Adeline Yoga is honored to welcome our teacher of teachers! Saturday, April 11, 2 - 4:30 pm Moving Into Backbends with Ease A Benefit Workshop for Adeline Yoga's Yoga Blessings Fund With the way everyone is feeling these days, a backbend practice is PERFECT!! Psychologically, these postures give you confidence to face what is going…

Learn to Chant April 15 from 7:45 t0 8:45 pm Experience and learn the devotional practice of Vedic chanting! In this series of gatherings, we will explore listening and chanting in Sanskrit as an integrating experience for body, mind, and breath. Each gathering will begin with learning and polishing invocations such as the Invocation to…

Saturday April 18 1 - 2:30 pm PST "A sense of flight brings a sense of delight" Jumpings have a huge potential to make us happy! How to make them safe, fun and accessible? Uday will show you the dynamics of successful jumpings - starting each action into its essential building block, and then stringing…

Introduction to the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali April 23, 2020 from 7:30 - 8:30 pm with Heather Haxo Phillips The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali are the foundation of Yoga Philosophy for Iyengar Yoga practitioners.  And, they are certainly potent wisdom for modern times. This free one-hour talk is designed to help you get a broader…

Adeline Yoga is pleased to welcome back Deidra Demens, CIYT from New York City! Saturday May 2nd from 3 - 4:30 pm PST Happy Hips with Deidra Demens For many of us, the hips remain uncharted territory. Yet, freedom in the hips is essential to the health of our knees and low back. The hips…

The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: Potent Wisdom for Modern Times Wednesdays from 7:30 - 8:30 pm Three Wednesdays in May: May 6 - 20, 2020 with Heather Haxo Phillips Join us for a free one-hour discussion designed to help you benefit from the teachings of yoga philosophy through these stressful times. The Yoga Sutras are…

Wednesday, June 10th 7:30 pm Join the faculty, staff and students of Adeline Yoga for a community gathering via zoom. Many of you have questions about our programming as we move out of the Shelter in Place situation.  In this community gather we will discuss the future of our online programming - its bright!  And…

Yoga for PMS and other menstrual tensions with Heather Haxo Phillips SATURDAY JUNE 13th 3 - 5 PM When it comes to menstruation, we often override our body and mind's need for rest and rejuvenation which can lead to a host of issues ranging from PMS, cramps, headaches, and heavy bleeding to trouble conceiving and…

Yoga for Healthy Bones with Shari Ser 6-session series Sundays 4 - 5:30 pm:  June 21 - July 26 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. They provide not only structure to our bodies, but…

Study Group on Racism and Yoga Led by Jacqueline Shea Murphy and Francesca Nicosia Tuesdays 7:30 to 8:30 pm - June 23 and June 30 and then every other Tuesday Developing an asana practice requires periods of discomfort -- staying in stretches, holding difficult balances and kicking up with courage despite fears of collapse. In…

Balance, posture and coordination of movement play a vital role to feel physically stable in our practice. Yoga practice might be driven by a desire to be more flexible. Yet, if we cannot control our ranges of motion then becoming overly flexible can lead to injury. In this special class the practice will focus on…

DEVELOPING COURAGE THROUGH YOGA A benefit workshop with Sachiko Nishizawa Willis Sunday June 28th from 12:45 - 3:15 pm Life these days requires us to conjure tremendous courage. We need courage to act, courage to look within, courage to take care, courage to be present and courage to cultivate compassion among many types of courage.…

Sunday, July 26 from 12:45 -3:15 pm with Sachiko Willis Lower back pain is interactive with the strength and mobility of the hips. Sitting for long periods of time at a desk or in a car leads to tight, weak hips and lower back problems. Even the activities that we do such as walking, running…

Children’s Online Summer Yoga Camp at Adeline Yoga Monday - Thursday August 10 - August 13th 4:30 - 5:30 pm Each day your child will engage in a yoga practice followed by fun games and storytelling to bring out their inner creativity and encourage them to look within for strength, balance and peace. Designed for…

Hip Opening with Anneke Faas Come join this "Step It Up!" workshop for Level 1-3 Students Sunday August 23 12:45 - 3:15 pm Our lifestyles have changed dramatically in recent months.  Many of us are in need of methods that help us develop proper ways to sit and care for our hips. Padmasana or "lotus…

Yoga for Headaches with Kelly Sobansky September 5th 2 - 4:30 PST Yoga can help you reduce the suffering that comes with headaches.  In this workshop, you will develop pain management skills to calm your nervous system and stay ahead of pain patterns. You will get to do poses to that address nausea and discomfort…

SADHANA STUDIES OPEN HOUSE COME MEET THE LEAD INSTRUCTORS! This event is an important way to find out more about the Sadhana Studies program, and if it is right for you. This session is highly recommended for students considering an advanced studies program or wondering what an apprenticeship program might involve. You can meet the core…

My Grandmother’s Hands Reading Group A continuation of Adeline’s “Yoga and Racism” discussion series Meets every other Tuesday 7:30-8:30pm PST Starts Tuesday September 22, 2020 In My Grandmother’s Hands, author, social worker, and somatic healer Resmaa Menakem invites us to recognize how the trauma and oppression of racism is experienced in our bodies and minds,…

Free workshop Sunday, September 27, 10 am with Anneke Faas Total newbies are encouraged!⠀ New to Adeline Yoga? We welcome you! This is for people looking to get present and meet life’s challenges with confidence. Life in general - and this year specifically - is unpredictable and super challenging. While we can’t always control what…

PRANAYAMA: Changing the World Breath by Breath A Day-Long Retreat Saturday October 3rd 11 - 1 and 3 - 5 p.m. with Victoria Austin The work of anti-racism begins with settling the self.  Developing a heart and mind of anti-racism initiates positive change in the world. How do we use the tools of pranayama to…

Sunday, October 4 from 12:45 - 3:15 pm with Sachiko Willis There is really nobody in our modern culture who doesn't experience some neck and shoulder tension. When it is not addressed it can turn into a chronic problem that causes headaches, jaw tension and general discomfort. Sachiko will offer postures to help release current…

Adeline Yoga is honored to welcome our teacher of teachers! Saturday, October 31, 2 - 4:30 pm Forward Extensions of All Kinds A Benefit Workshop for Adeline Yoga's Yoga Blessings Fund As we move towards the winter season, prepare for practice of a more reflective nature. Open your hips in a variety of ways so…

Yoga for Knee Pain with Kelly Sobansky November 7th 2 - 4:30 PST Yoga can be an excellent solution to address many knee issues - helping you to manage pain, reduce inflammation and regain both your physical stability and mobility. In this workshop, you will learn main techniques to work with your knees so that…

The Shadow Work of White Supremacy: Advancing Antiracist Practice in Yoga Education Saturday, November 21st noon to 2 pm PST/ 3 - 5 pm EST with Ebony Duncan- Shippy (Ph.D) and Deidra Demens (CIYT)   We have come a long way in our antiracism work, but there is still a lot more work that needs…

Did you know that: ● Donations to this fund help make yoga affordable to the community while bolstering the stability of our yoga center. ● This fund supports people of all backgrounds, particularly people of color. Students use this fund to pay for weekly classes, workshops, discounted memberships, special events and deep study programs like…

Anatomy in Action with Shari Ser Thursdays 7:30 - 8:45 pm December 10:  The Psoas December 17:  The Sacrum   Deepen your connection to your body - Increase your knowledge of how your body works Anatomy is fun and fascinating, especially when you learn it in your body and on your mat! Each session will…

Yoga For Happy & Healthy Aging with Deborah Saliby Sunday, 12/13 1-2:15 PM PST Free workshop Yoga teaches us to be in our bodies, to listen to our inner knowing, and to cultivate deeper insights into who we are as human beings. Iyengar Yoga’s precise instructions will help you feel safe as you explore your…

Saturday December 19 from 3 - 5 pm PST Body and Soul: Restorative Workshop for People of Color with Deidra Demens An asana practice for people of color to get some deep rest.  In times such as these, exhaustion, tension and overwhelm are natural responses to what we are collectively experiencing.  Restorative yoga offers us…

Free workshop Saturday, January 16, 9:30 am with Leah Flaks Total newbies are encouraged!⠀ New to Adeline Yoga? We welcome you!   This is for people with stiff bodies and open minds.  Its an opportunity to get present and meet life’s challenges. Regain your flexibility and range of motion in a safe and friendly environment Relieve your…

Yoga for Knee Pain Part II: Creating Space in the Knee Joint with Kelly Sobansky January 16th from 2 - 4:30 PST Yoga can be an excellent solution to address many knee issues – helping you to manage pain, reduce inflammation and regain both your physical stability and mobility. This workshop will build off the…

Exploring the Yamas & Niyamas  A community event honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Monday January 18th, 2021 from 8:30 - 9:30 am PST with Heather Haxo Phillips The foundation of any authentic yoga practice are the moral disciplines - yamas - and self -restraints - niyamas.  The yamas  are…

Yoga in Action: Asana and Conversation with Deidra Demens via Zoom Saturday February 5th from 1 - 3:30 pm PST / 4 - 6:30 pm EST Yoga in Action is a workshop inspired by Deidra’s Black History and Yoga photo Series. The series shows Deidra in yoga poses alongside notable Black Americans and objects related…

Yoga in Action: Asana and Conversation with Deidra Demens Saturday and Sunday Feb 6 - 7th Yoga in Action is a workshop inspired by Deidra’s Black History and Yoga photo Series. The series shows Deidra in yoga poses alongside notable Black Americans and objects related to the theme of the series. Deidra started this series…

Mondays 5:45 - 7:15 pm PST Starts January 4, 2020 with Heather Haxo Phillips and Shari Ser This is a unique course offered in three parts that includes asana and anatomy. You may take one, two or all three parts This course will be held live on zoom.   Part 1:  Addressing your neck and…

Free Workshop: Iyengar Yoga & Your Mental Health Wednesday February 17th 7 - 9 pm PST with Rebecca Haralabatos In this free workshop, we will explore how our yoga community and asana practice can serve our emotional well-being during this extended pandemic experience. We will begin with a brief check in, reflect on any struggle…

Caring for Your Back Pain Mondays 5:45 – 7:15 pm PST Starts March 1, 2021 with Sachiko Willis and Shari Ser This is a unique course offered in two parts that includes asana and anatomy. You may take one or both parts This course will be held live on zoom.   PART 1:  CARING FOR…

Adeline Yoga is honored to welcome our teacher of teachers! Saturday, March 6th 2 - 4:30 pm PST Twisting the Afternoon Away! A Benefit Workshop for Adeline Yoga's Yoga Blessings Fund One of the many things we love about Iyengar Yoga is how specific it it. Your practice is adjusted according to the time of…

Iyengar Yoga & Your Mental Health 4-session series starts Wednesday, March 3rd 7:30 - 9 pm with Rebecca Haralabatos In this 4-session series, we will explore how our yoga community and asana practice can serve our emotional well-being during this extended pandemic experience. Each class will begin with a brief check in and reflection. The…

Yoga for Life Self-Care: Pathways to Self-Discovery with Anneke Faas and Sachiko Willis Explore the body and breath through this potent in-person yoga program In our quest for good health, self-care is a pathway to self-discovery.  For yoga practitioners, self-care involves daily yoga practices which could be asana, pranayama, study of the texts and chanting. …

Awake in the World Relaxed Body, Clear Mind, Open Heart 6 Week Course in Mindfulness Meditation with Cynthia Bates Wednesdays 7 - 8 pm PST April 7 - May 12 Whether you are new to meditation, want a refresher or want the support of a community, this course will give you practical guidance that will…