Join us for an evening of uplifting and soulful chanting, community and chai! Francesca 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 opportunity to open the heart, still the mind and take refuge in our…

Working with the Neck & Shoulders in Inversion with Anneke Faas Inverted poses like Sirsasana (headstand) Adho Mukha Vrksasana (Handstand) and Pincha Mayurasana (Forearm balance) restore vitality, confidence. Sarvangasana (shoulderstand) has a balancing and tranquilizing effect on both the body and the mind. Together, these inversions help restore vibrance to our life and bring about…

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…

with Rebecca Haralabatos, Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor Wednesdays 7:30 - 9pm 4 class series: May 10, 17, 24, 31   Feeling hunched over your handlebars? Arriving at work feeling tight and cramped after your morning ride? Biking is great for your health AND often leads to tight shoulders, calves, and hamstrings – all of which…

Join us at Adeline to hear a very special talk by B.K.S. Iyengar's granddaughter Abhijata Sridhar Iyengar on the invention and use of props in Iyengar yoga.  The talk was just given in December 2015 at the Yoganushasanam Convention in Pune, India. You will get to see many of the inventionsB.K.S. Iyengar developed over his…

"Yoga frees one from life's sorrows and from the diseases and fluctuations of the mind. It gives serenity and composure, an inward unity amidst the diverse struggles of life. It is the art of knowing oneself and knowing the eternal truth." - Geeta Iyengar, Yoga: A Gem for Women A woman's life goes through three…

with Leah Flaks Mondays 7:30 - 9pm 8 class series: June 5th – July 31st Use spring’s revitalizing energy to transform your winter’s stagnation and stiffness. Prepare for the energetic and active light of summer. Been indoors for too long? Are you afraid to put on a pair of shorts or bathing suit? Your yoga community supports you…

Walking on Fire June 1, 8, 15 and 22 4-5:30pm (Women's Essentials) There are stages of our life or times in our life when it seems like the world is on fire. Some of these transitions are hormonal (adolescence, peri-menopause) and others are created through external circumstances that ask us to go beyond our perceived…

3-Day Workshop with Carolyn Belko   Twists and where they may lead! June 9 - 11th Friday 6 - 8 pm Sat 1 - 5 pm Sun 1 - 5 pm Twisting asana can be used to open the body for both back extensions and forward extensions. They also bring our mind out of the…

One of the most powerful things about the practice of Iyengar yoga is that it meets you exactly where you are. It helps us to evolve and transform day to day and over time. The practice we do in our earlier years will and should change as we age. And, from day to day, the…

This workshop will introduce both students and teachers to Elise's internationally acclaimed methods for working with scoliosis. Participants will learn optimal yoga postures for scoliosis as well as how to adapt specific yoga postures to their scoliosis. By combining the yoga postures with breathing awareness, one can develop more structural alignment of the body, reduce…

Cooling the Mind with Forward Extensions an afternoon study of forward bends with Anneke Faas In this workshop we will work on standing forward bends, sitting poses and forward extension in sitting poses. Forward bends bring extension to the spine and remove fatigue caused by other asanas, they tone the nervous system. Quieting the brain,…

Both yoga (asana and pranayama) and ayurveda involve practices to address our current conditions. When we use them together, we can more effectively work with our emotions, physical health and spiritual well-being. In this workshop, Jesse will help us explore how to apply our ayurvedic constitution to our yoga asana and pranayama practice. Through understanding…

Join us for an evening of uplifting and soulful chanting, community and chai! Francesca 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 opportunity to open the heart, still the mind and take refuge in our innermost experience…

Have you been diagnosed with osteoporosis or osteopenia? Are you worried about developing this condition based on family history or personal situation? This workshop addresses these concerns in an immediate and practical way. You will learn a progression of 12 asanas (yoga poses) based on the sequence used in Dr. Loren Fishman’s groundbreaking, 10-year study…

MORAL CHOICE: Establishing Steadiness when Things are Bad Saturday 8/26 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. Right now, our communities need us as students, teachers and leaders to be lamps for the world. However, in daily life, our obstacles and difficulties cast enormous shadows on the path. How do we establish a steady, compassionate approach to ourselves and…

You have trained to be a yoga teacher....now what? Teaching yoga is our passion.  It can also be a career.  This workshop will offer you time to step off the mat to plan that career.  There will be gems of information and insight for you in this workshop - whether you are a new teacher…

Have you ever noticed that you only get sick when you are tired, stressed, depressed or overworked? The change of seasons and cold weather can also put stresses on our body. We can bolster our body's natural immunity to illnesses and disease by deeply resting and restoring harmony to our body, mind and spirit. B.K.S.…

6-Week Introductory Series Wednesdays, 1:30 – 2:45pm Sept 13 thru Oct 18 For people with Osteoporosis or Osteopenia, it’s not the poor quality of their bones that’s the source of concern. The real problem is the risk of broken bones – compression fractures of the spine, and fractures of the femur (thigh bone), pelvis and…

Saturday, September 16 from 1-4pm with Cynthia Bates 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 and biking, contribute…

Within the Iyengar Yoga repertoire one often forgets the asanas that specifically focus on the abdominal muscles. In this workshop, we will explore the abdominal and arm balancing asanas that are specifically designed to strengthen the abdominal walls, 'the core'. With Anneke, you will have fun exploring different approaches that lead to confidence. These types…

Kofi Busia Day-Long Intensive We apologize but this workshop has been cancelled. Please join us for one of the many workshops we have coming up this fall. Details here: https://adelineyoga.com/events/ Questions?  Email info@adelineyoga.com  

4 session series Wednesdays in October: October 4 - 25th from 7:30 – 9 pm Hips govern movement of our entire body. Hip flexibility is an essential component in many of the yoga postures.  However it is important to create balance, too little or too much mobility in the hip cause problems elsewhere, such as the knee or low back.…

The ancient map of the chakras and yogic sadhana With Gitte Bechsgaard (PhD) (CIYT) October 13 - 15, 2017 hosted by Adeline Yoga Studio in Berkeley According to the texts of Hatha Yoga and Tantra our subtle body, the suksma shariram, is made up of a tapestry of subtle channels (nadis) and energetic wheels, or…

Thursday—Sunday November 9 - 12, 2017 Ratna Ling Retreat Center, Northern California with Heather Haxo Phillips and Cynthia Bates   Retreat is an integral part of all spiritual practices. A true retreat provides the support for the practitioner to let go of their identities in the outside world and go more deeply into their practice.…

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 the important steps that lead to backbends, modifications for different body types, and…

Join Francesca and Friends for a community kirtan to celebration and honor the life and legacy of BKS Iyengar. This community kirtan will bring us together for a holiday gathering with chanting and chai in celebration of the 100th anniversary of BKS Iyengar’s birthday! We will gather at 7pm for a short opening and story…

"From contentment and benevolence of consciousness comes supreme happiness" -B.K.S. Iyengar, Yoga Sutras of Patanjali II.42 Emotional well-being comes from a sense that we have the skills and resources to face life's inevitable ups and downs. When we don't have this resilience, we can feel like we are drowning or being buffeted on a stormy…

3-Week Introduction to Developing a Home Practice Wednesdays January 10, 17, 24 from 7:30 – 9:00 pm   Are you interested in starting a home practice? Have you attempted practicing at home and weren’t sure what to do? Perhaps you worry that you will do something wrong or maybe you’ve had a home practice in…

Women's Health: Yoga for Emotional Well-Being 6 Part Series January 25, Feb 1, 8, 15, 22 and March 1 Emotional well-being comes from a sense that we have the skills and resources to face life’s inevitable ups and downs. When we don’t have this resilience, we can feel like we are drowning or being buffeted…

According to Ayurveda, the ancient Indian natural healing system and the sister science of yoga, our body and mind are at optimal health and immune strength when we live in harmony with our individual constitution. In this session we will explore the basic Ayurveda principles and how to live and stay in balance. We’ll learn…

Saturday, February 17th from 2-5pm with Cynthia Bates As babies, one of our first wonders is finding our own toes and feet. Then we encased our feet in socks and shoes and pretty much forgot about them....until yoga! A healthy structure of the foot is the key to structural stability and mobility in the hips and…

Letting Go: Trust & Faith Donation-Based/Gift Class offered by Cynthia Bates Suggested Donation: $40 April 7th from 2-4pm "Faith is the belief in the goal of the enterprise." - Edwin Bryant on shraddha "faith" One of the greatest gifts of regular, uninterrupted yoga practice is that it engenders a sense of fearlessness. A sense that…

3 session series Wednesdays April 11, 18 and 25 from 7:30 – 9 pm 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. In each session of this…

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…