Yoga & Cultural Heritage Retreat in Guatemala with Carolyn Belko and Heather Haxo Phillips 8 Days of Inner & Outer Exploration   Saturday—Saturday April 14 - 21, 2018 Villa Sumaya, Lake Atitlan - Guatemala   Exploration is an integral part of all spiritual practices. A true retreat provides the support for the practitioner to go more deeply into…

Step it Up (side down)! Headstand & Shoulderstand Headstand and Shoulderstand are two of the most beneficial poses yoga offers, yet many students are intimidated by these fully inverted asanas, or unsure how they should be practiced safely.  In this workshop you will learn the building blocks for developing both the strength and flexibility needed to…

Three session series: Wednesday May 2, 9 and 16 from 7:30 - 9 pm Learn to alleviate knee pain! Each year, 11 million Americans complain to their doctors about knee-pain. And, orthopedic surgeons are said to operate more often on the knees than on any other body part. Yoga can be an excellent solution to…

Backbends are an essential part of a balanced yoga practice. They remove stiffness from the back, tone the adrenals, kidneys and liver; backbends also stimulate the nervous system and promote emotional wellbeing. Whether you can’t get enough of the invigorating energy that backbends bring or are someone who feels like you will never “get” backbends,…

Many of us have lost touch with our natural cycles. 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, missing periods to trouble conceiving and fibroids. Taking the time to acknowledge, rest…

Teacher's Practice: Specific Conditions & Creative Solutions From day one, Iyengar teachers are taught asana modifications that can help us on our yoga journey.  But, it isn't always easy to pull out the right tool at the right time - especially in the middle of a regular class.  This series will give you tools for investigation that you…

3-Day Workshop with Carolyn Belko   Celebrating 100 Years of Inspiration June 8 - 10th Friday 6 - 8 pm Saturday 2 - 5 pm Sunday 9 - 10:30 am Pranayama and 11-1:30 am Asana From the body to Embodiment Did you ever contemplate the incredible feeling of freedom and expansiveness yoga brings to you?  Using…

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…

Let's Twist! Twists are great rejuvenators and tension releasers. And, they are fun to do! Twists remove lethargy, increase vitality, free up the breath and can remove back pain. B.K.S. Iyengar describes twists how the “squeeze-and-soak” wringing action of these poses flushes the organs, stimulates circulation and nourishes tissues. This workshop will explore basic principles…

Join us for an evening of uplifting, soulful, and sacred music. Francesca and the Adeline Yoga “house band” will lead us in kirtan, a joyful practice of call-and-response chanting and devotional practice of Bhakti yoga. Singing as a group connects us as a community and is an opportunity to open the heart, still the mind…

In Ayurveda our body and mind are at optimal health when we work in harmony with the rhythms of nature. In this session we will discuss the basic Ayurveda principles and the recommended daily routines for self care and their benefits: circadian rhythms, Abhyanga (Daily Self Massage), tongue scraping, neti, nasya and harmonious eating. Open…

Sunday, August 5th at 1 pm Yoga + Social Justice: Skill in Action Reading and Conversation Are you are interested in the intersection of yoga and justice, the role of contemplative practice in activists spaces and exploring your relationship to power and privilege? Author, yoga teacher, social justice activist and licensed clinical social worker, Michelle…

The Gift of Consciousness: An International Module Course on the Yoga Sutras in Study and Practice With Gitte Bechsgaard PhD CIYT & Gloria Goldberg MA CIYT September 12-16 2018 hosted by Adeline Yoga Studio in Berkeley Module 3: Intensification and Contemplative Practice In this 3rd module, we will explore the main contemplative practices described in…

Saturday, September 15 2-5 pm In a world that is full of suffering and pain, it is important to simultaneously cultivate a deep sense of joy and passion. Without this, we feel empty, we become depleted, and trouble keeping up with our lives. As a result, we may feel confused, trapped or isolated. Mudita is…

Padmasana or "lotus pose" is considered the most stable and auspicious of meditation seats. It requires both mobility and stability in the hip, knee and ankle joints. The process of exploring the movements and actions of padmasana in the lower body not only develop a stable seat but also bring health to the legs and…

Sunday, October 21st at 7 pm Starting the Conversation: Being Close to Blackness Being close to blackness is the deepest, most personal aspect of working with systematic racism. Svadhyaya is the yogic practice of self-study and self-reflection.  Through self-reflection we can identify and root out our habits, biases, and histories that are holding us back…

“It is the duty of the teacher to know what to teach, why to teach and how much to teach.” - BKS Iyengar Inversions are the cornerstone of our asana practice, but not always easy to teach.  This weekend workshop will help yoga teachers develop their understanding and confidence around headstand and shoulderstand in particular.…

Healthy and sufficient sleep is related to immune strength, heart health, weight management, stress response and better relations. However many of us have insufficient sleep either in quality or quantity. In this session we'll talk about the Ayurvedic view on sleep, the daily rhythms and routines to support it, sleep hygiene and some herbs to…

Sunday, November 18th, 12:45-3:15 pm Exploring Compassion A Benefit Workshop for Adeline Yoga's Social Justice Programming Compassion seems to be in short supply these days. Yet compassion is a core part of the yogi's tool kit - an essential virtue that we use for self-exploration and community interaction. We draw upon compassion for ourselves in…

Special Series: Staying Healthy During Winter 4 sessions: Sundays December 2 thru Dec 23 from 5:15 - 6:30 pm Join us for all or drop in Taoist philosophy conceptualizes universal balance in terms of yin and yang, complementary forces that govern the universe. Yin characteristics are cool, wet, slow, feminine, and quiet, whereas yang is…

Join us for a celebration to honor the life and legacy of BKS Iyengar. Friday, December 14 6-8pm Community Event in Honor of BKS Iyengar's Centennial Birthday Join the Adeline community in celebration of one hundred years of BKS Iyengar's life. Bring a potluck item to share while we watch a short film of Iyengar's…

Yoga for Digestive Wellness with Cynthia Bates Digestive issues are one of the most common causes of suffering. Not only are the uncomfortable, they can also cause many of us to feel low energy and down. If you suffer from any kind of digestive tract issues, from heartburn or bloating to gas, or irritable bowel syndrome, this…

Friday December 28th 6 - 7:30 pm You are invited to a special event honoring Geeta Iyengar. Geetaji passed away on December 16th at the age of 74 in Pune.   In the Indian tradition, a ceremony is held on the 13th day after someone has passed.  In this manner, we will gather to celebrate our…

Ayurveda can help you with your stress! Stress can wreak havoc in our lives.  It can lead to anxiety, sleep issues, depression, inflammation, chronic fatigue, weight loss or weight gain and many more imbalances. Everybody has stressors in her or his life, but what makes the difference between sickening or non-sickening stresses is the way…

According to Ayurveda, India's ancient medical system and the sister science of yoga, every being has a unique combination of the three fundamental energies called doshas - Vata, Pitta and Kapha. We are born with a specific individual combination of these three energies. This individual combination is called our base constitution. Due to the seasons,…

Owning Your “New Year” Renewal Special Series in January with Ananda Sunday Jan 6th & 13th from 5:15-6:30pm The start of the new year is typically a time where we resolve to start or re-start better habits and behaviors. It is an opportunity to start anew and create a powerful vision for the future. Yoga…

Saturday, January 12th 1 pm Join Michael Lucey and Heather Haxo Phillips for a talk and Q&A on their recent trip to Pune, India. Michael and Heather just spent two weeks in India with the Iyengar Family.  They will offer highlights from the recent 10 day Asana and Pranayama intensive and the Celebrations on 100…

Saturday, January 19 from 2-5 pm with Cynthia Bates 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. Cynthia will go through a yoga practice to help release…

Ayurveda is India’s ancient medicinal practice. Similar to the practice of yoga, it is focused around prevention and well-being to promote superior health. Join Adeline Instructor Jessie Holland for this Introduction to the basic traditions of Ayurveda. In this first session, you will learn about the doshas, or “constitutions”, the simple principles to help you…

You've heard your teacher mention parts of your body a million times: your shoulder blades, your quadriceps, your metatarsals, your triceps. But, can you really truly feel these bones and muscles and how they interact to perform motions and actions in the yoga asana? This workshop will help you to experience your body and the…

Saturday, February 9 | 2 - 4:30 pm Making time in our busy lives to slow down to relax, rejuvenate, and connect with our innermost self is so important. Restorative yoga and chanting Sanskrit mantras help to relax the body and mind, soothe the nervous system and open the heart, bringing a sense of wholeness and…

The Gift of Consciousness: An International Module Course on the Yoga Sutras in Study and Practice With Gitte Bechsgaard PhD CIYT & Gloria Goldberg MA CIYT February 14 - 18, 2019 hosted by Adeline Yoga Studio in Berkeley Module 4: Yoga as Mystical Trance: Cultivating Meditation According to Patañjali, Yoga embraces a wide range of…

ENGAGE: Community Challenge Month March 1-March 31 The benefits of yoga practice are exponential. What that means is that practicing two times a week is not twice as beneficial but 10 or 20 times as beneficial! In fact, according to recent study which showed the effectiveness of yoga for people with depression, "... more yoga…

Starting the Conversation: Gender Identity in Yoga Spaces Gender is something that goes way beyond just male or female. For many people, the gender they identify with doesn’t match the gender they were assumed to be at birth based on their physical and sexual characteristics.  How does this affect students when they are in a…

Back extensions:  Teaching and Practice Being a good yoga teacher comes from self-study and personal practice. In this weekend workshop we will focus on the back extensions on the Intro 1 and 2 syllabus. We will explore ways to sequence, to create linkages between poses, and the use of props and accommodations for a range…

2 class series: Wednesday April 1 & 8 7:30 - 9 pm Achy breaky knees?  The knees are a common area that causes chronic or occasional pain. Yoga can be an excellent solution to address many knee issues - and help stop them from turning into complicated problems. Yet, certain knee pains may be keeping…

Savasana = The Art of Relaxation April 15th 7:30 - 9 pm Savasana is a pose we do for rest and relaxation.  Did you know that it can also help with managing pain and injury? Over the decades of his practice, BKS Iyengar developed many different types of savasanas for the parts of our body…

Once spring comes along, many people think about doing a cleanse or detox program.  There are many different methods out there. In this talk we discuss the Ayurvedic approach to cleanses and detoxes: who should do it, when best to do it according to the seasonal rhythms of the body, what different kinds of ayurvedic…

Adeline Yoga is honored to welcome our teacher of teachers! Saturday, April 20th, 2 - 5 pm Moving from Happiness to Delight in Asana A Benefit Workshop for Adeline Yoga's Yoga Blessings Fund To be able to reach a meditative state in an asana, the dynamics of the asana need to be understood. Janet will use…

Your daily routines can boost the health of your body and mind. Ayurveda, Indian's ancient medicinal science, offers many routines that will help you achieve optimal health while honoring your connection to nature. In this workshop, Jessie Holland will teach simple and effective tools that can easily be incorporated into your daily routine to optimize…

3 Part Series: Fridays 6 - 8pm May 10, 17 and 31 Join Michael for a series of special 2 hour class exploring and experimenting with schemas for practice that bring us towards prayatna shaitiliya, that state of effortless effort that is mentioned in Sutra II.47.  How can  the body, mind and breath become  connected, associated,…

Yoga for Menopause with Sandy Carmellini May 22, 29 and June 5 7:30 - 9 pm Yoga can help women tremendously in navigating through this passage of change. During menopause, we face new challenges as we redefine ourselves and our roles. The need for solitude, reflection, and a spiritual practice increases and the holistic practice…

Experience yoga with H.S. Arun June 17 - 20, 2019 Monday: 1:30 - 3:30 pm Tuesday: 7:30 - 9:30 am and 1:30 - 3:30 pm Wednesday: 7:30 - 9:30 am and 1:30 - 3:30 pm Thursday: 7:30 - 9:30 am Sri H.S. Arun has practiced and taught the art and science of yoga in India for…

3 Part Series: Fridays 6 - 8pm July 26, August 9 and 16 Prashant Iyengar once said: "Asanas are not there for you to work on. Asanas are there for them to work on you." His words suggest an interesting shift in perspective for us. This does not mean there is no work involved --…

3-Day Workshop with Carolyn Belko August 2 - 4th Friday 2-5: Teacher Education (Optional) Then 6 – 8 pm:  Asana Workshop (Session 1) Saturday 1 – 4 pm: Asana Workshop (Session 2) Saturday 4:30 - 5:30 pm: Free talk (Open to all) Sunday 9 – 2 pm: Pranayama 9 - 10:30 am, + Asana 11-2…

Saturday, August 29th3 - 5 pmCodornices Park in North BerkeleyA benefit class for the yoga blessings fund  It's been too long friends! We miss seeing each other in person! You are invited to join in for a mixed level class August 29th 3:00 – 5:00pm at Codornices Park in North Berkeley. Flexible mind, open heart,…

Join us for an evening of uplifting, soulful, and sacred music. Francesca, Swetha, and members of the Adeline Yoga “house band” will lead us in kirtan, a joyful practice of call-and-response chanting. Singing as a group connects us as a community and is an opportunity to open the heart, still the mind, and experience joy…

A Weekend Workshop for Yogis with Holistic Resistance - Aaron Johnson and Jennie Pearl Friday - Sunday:  August 23 - 25, 2019 Join us to talk about race, identity and human connection.  With an emphasis on personal relationship, this weekend will give you an opportunity to explore how our thoughts about race and racism affect…

Practice Pranayama: Learning to go Inside with Heather Haxo Phillips Three Wednesdays September 4 - 18, 2019 7:30-8:45 pm Pranayama is a deeply transformative practice on all levels, physical and emotional. It is your time to find deep quiet and expansiveness inside.  You receive the most benefits when you practice consistently. It takes discipline, dedication…

Adeline Yoga is pleased to announce 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. September 9 from 1:30 - 3:30 pm October 14 from 1:30 - 3:30 pm These level 4…

Iyengar Yoga Therapeutics with Anna Delury Focus on the Lower Back & Hips This weekend practicum is geared towards working with pain and issues of the lower back, specifically in the lumbar, sacrum and tailbone areas. We will explore conditions such as: sciatica, low back strain, disc problems, spondyothothesies, and sacro-illiac pain and instability. Students…

Sunday, September 29, 12:45 - 3:15 pm   Experiencing the Sublime:  Parivrrta Janu Sirsasana When you combine basic poses together, sometimes you get a pose that looks and feels like sublime!  Parivrtta Janu Sirsasana is like this.  It combines poses we learn in our first years of doing yoga to create an extraordinary opening in the body…

Yoga Vidya:  Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times Immerse yourself in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and Vedic Wisdom In a supportive community Starts October 2019 with Heather Haxo Phillips As we sit on this precipice of change, I invite you to explore and awaken your own inner wisdom. Most of us are very familiar with…

What is transformation? Practice and Parinama October 19th from 2 - 5 pm Prashant Iyengar has said that for an ongoing practitioner of yoga, the most important yoga sutras to think about in relation to practice are those that deal with parinama, transformation, Sutras 3.9 - 3.12. In this workshop we will begin by reviewing these…

Learning the Ropes November 6, 13 and 20th 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 to bring more intelligence and awareness to our body…