Students often ask, "what is the difference between a Level 1 class and a Level 2 class?" and "How do I know that I am ready to graduate to Level 2?" This workshop will answer those questions! Step It Up is a special series for level 1 students to build confidence and knowledge to begin attending…

Yoga for a Healthy Back Monthly Course with Cynthia Bates October 10: Pain Management Focus In this monthly course, you will learn how to manage back pain to improve your well-being. Recent studies on Iyengar Yoga have showed the effectiveness of yoga on minimizing, healing and correcting the underlying causes of back pain. This course…

Celebrate fall with your yoga community   Potluck starts at 5:30 pm Movie starts at 7 pm Free to all Please bring a vegetarian dish or drink to share. Bring your personal utensils and plate if possible. Come enjoy great food and community! Enjoy watching the movie on our large wall.  You will get cozy…

Students often ask, "what is the difference between a Level 1 class and a Level 2 class?" and "How do I know that I am ready to graduate to Level 2?" This workshop will answer those questions! Step It Up is a special series for level 1 students to build confidence and knowledge to begin attending…

The power of practice: 7 day Yoga Pranayama Immersion with Heather Haxo Phillips Monday - Sunday: October 26 - November 1st 7:30-8:30 am each day 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…

Cultivate physical, physiological, and emotional peace in face, head and brain. Headache is one of the most commonly experienced pains of mainstream American culture. Usually, we reach for a painkiller, which temporarily relieves the symptoms but does not cure the cause. However, with yoga we can find and address the causes and conditions of this…

Monday, November 9th 9 am - 12:15 pm 1:45 - 3:45 pm In Yoga asana, and in human movement in general, we find ourselves trying to balance our desire to move, to flow, to fly, with our internal desire to be still, centered and stable. Finding the magic combination of enough novelty to keep us awake…

Restorative yoga creates an environment conducive to deep relaxation and restoration of the physical, mental and emotional bodies. Supported postures will soothe your nervous system, alleviate chronic tension and give you a deep rest.  Exactly what you need for the Holiday Season! This class will be taught by Zain Syed as part of our community…

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 will have plenty…

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.These problems can get amplified as we move into the holiday season of desserts and drinks. If you suffer from any…

Yoga for Digestive Health with Cynthia Bates Digestive issues cause many of us to feel low energy and down. These problems can get amplified as we move into the holiday season of desserts and drinks. If you suffer from any kind of digestive tract issues, anything from heartburn or bloating to gas, abdominal distension, or irritable…

Join Cynthia Bates for an auspicious beginning to 2016. New Year's Day Class January 1, 2016 from noon to 2pm with Cynthia Bates New Year's is traditionally a time of renewal. Of letting go of what is no longer serving us and making space for new energy, life and opportunities to emerge. B.K.S. Iyengar says that when…

Headstand is considered the king of all asanas because of its many benefits.  It promotes clarity, emotional  balance and physical well-being.  And, its fun! In this workshop, we will explore poses to prepare you for a headstand, learn the anatomy of the headstand and what it takes to balance away from the wall.  You will learn important modifications for…

Yoga for a Healthy Back Monthly Course with Cynthia Bates Saturday, Jan 16: Backcare: Hips & Lower Back Saturday, Feb 20: Backcare: Neck & Shoulders Saturday, March 12: Backcare: Pain Management In this monthly course, you will learn how to manage back pain to improve your well-being. Recent studies on Iyengar Yoga have showed the…

  Welcome Heather back from her trip to Pune, India - on her first day Stateside! This is your opportunity to get fresh insight on what is happening these days at the Iyengar Institute, with the Iyengar family, Bellur and our global community.    Heather will give a short overview of her experiences, and open the floor…

Yoga for a Healthy Back Monthly Course with Cynthia Bates Saturday, Feb 20: Neck & Shoulders Saturday, March 12: Pain Management Saturday, April 30: Core Strength   In this monthly course, you will learn how to manage back pain to improve your well-being. Recent studies on Iyengar Yoga have showed the effectiveness of yoga on…

In this first course in the series, Heather will review the history of the Yoga Sutras and the legends behind the author, Patanjali. You will be introduced to basic Sanskrit pronunciation and learn to chant the Invocation to Patanjali with joy and confidence. You will walk away with an understanding of the importance of the…

Becoming a Certified Iyengar Yoga teacher is the gold standard for teaching in yoga, not because people pass a test but because the process sharpens and hones their teaching skills. Are you curious what Iyengar Yoga certification is all about? Are you considering taking the steps to become a Certified Iyengar Yoga teacher? This interactive…

"A sense of flight brings a sense of delight" Jumpings have a huge potential to make us happy!  But how to make them safe, fun and accessible?  Zain will show you the dynamics of successful jumpings - breaking each action into its essential building block, and then stringing them back together. Jumpings the Iyengar way are…

There is a reason why core workouts are so popular. At some level, we all know that we require an inner strength and courage in order to participate fully in life. Join Cynthia for an afternoon exploration of what it means to build core strength using yoga asana. This will be a well-rounded practice focused on abdominal…

Gwi-Seok is back by popular demand - all the way from Detroit! The Iyengars tell us we have more than one diaphragm. In addition to the abdominal diaphragm responsible for breathing, there are at least two more. Let's explore through a variety of asanas and pranayama what these diaphragms do for us, and how they…

Gwi-Seok is back by popular demand - all the way from Detroit! What’s with these Iyengar yogis and their rope walls? Why do we love them so much? What are the possibilities in asana when a rope is involved? See what a difference a rope wall can make in your practice. 1 - 3 pm…

Let's Twist! Twists are great rejuvenators and tension releasers. They remove lethargy, increase vitality, free up the breath and can remove back pain. And they are fun to do! B.K.S. Iyengar describes twists as a “squeeze-and-soak” action. The wringing out action flushes the organs, circulation is stimulated and tissues are nourished This workshop will explore…

Friday - Saturday June 3 and 4, 2016 Elise Miller presents her internationally acclaimed workshop on working with scoliosis. This workshop is designed to present information and experience in the ways that Iyengar Yoga can be used to meet the challenges of scoliosis. We will include an anatomical background on scoliosis, identify each participant’s scoliosis,…

Swaps and Snacks: A Community Wide Event with Adeline Yoga Bring clothes and yoga items you are ready to swap. Hang out with your yoga community and walk away with items you love. This event is for everyone! All proceeds benefit the AYS Yoga Blessings Fund - a scholarship providing yoga to those who need it   Join…

The King and Queen of Asana:  Headstand and 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. Join Anneke Faas as we explore how to incrementally and intelligently build up to practicing these…

Two Wednesdays: July 27 and August 3rd from 7:30 – 9 pm The knees are a common area that causes chronic or occasional 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…

with Cynthia Bates and Victoria Austin BKS Iyengar taught, "Dharma is about the search for enduring ethical principles, about the cultivation of right behaviour in physical, moral, mental, psychological, and spiritual dimensions." In his teaching, asana transforms from physical exercise to spiritual transformation only from a firm ethical foundation of non-harm, truth, sublimation of sexual…

Experience yoga with celebrated disciple of B.K.S. Iyengar, H.S. Arun August 8 - 10, 2016 Monday: 9 - 11:30 am and 1:30 - 3:30 pm Tuesday: 7:30 - 9:30 am and 1:30 - 3:30 pm Wednesday: 9 - 11:30 am  and 1:30 - 3:30 pm Join senior yoga teacher Arunji to use chairs and other props as instruments of…

WHAT: Free classes open to beginner students with Iyengar Yoga experience.  Adeline is hosting a national assessment for teachers who want to become Certified Iyengar Yoga Teachers. Students are needed on Saturday the 20th to take this special, free classes.  Please pre-register.  Drop-ins on the day of will not be accepted. To participate, you must…

Clarity: Celebrating 50 Years of Light on Yoga with Carolyn Belko B.K.S. Iyengar used the word "intelligence" to describe the quality of yogic discernment which brings clarity to our poses, actions, relationships and lives. Carolyn will offer an approach to practicing and sequencing intermediate level poses in order to cultivate intelligence, clarity and light in…

One of the primary reasons to study the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali is to healthfully question the way we go about our daily lives and interact with the world around us. According to Patanjali, the asana practice is only one part of a holistic approach to life.  To live life fully, inquiry and self-study is required. Join us for…

Special series for 6 weeks - Every Thursday from 10 - 11:30 am Starting October 13 - November 17, 2016 Come practice yoga in an encouraging and well-paced, progressive format for mature adults.  In this 6-session series you will build strength, balance and agility and learn techniques to deal with stress and common health issues. The combination…

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…

Monday, October 24th 11 am - 1:30 pm 3:30 - 5:30 pm Permission to Play - Riding the Edge in Your Practice & Teaching Integrating our personal practice into our teaching practice is a never ending experiment that - when it goes well - provides a safe container to explore our personal edges and find our unique voice. Permission to…

You are invited to join us: Life means to be living. Problems will always be there. When they arise, navigate through them with yoga. --BKS Iyengar Our yoga practice can provide clarity and solidity as we navigate turbulent times. Join the Adeline community in re-discovering and re-membering our natural inner sense of wholeness and wellbeing.…

Join us for a celebration to honor the life and legacy of BKS Iyengar and Adeline Yoga. This community event will celebrate both the birthday of BKS Iyengar and the 10th Anniversary of Adeline Yoga Studio.  And bring us together for a holiday party! We will gather at 5:30 pm for a potluck dinner.  At…

The holiday season can be stressful, with increased expectations and obligations. Times of stress present an important opportunity to continue your relationship with your yoga practice.  Your yoga practice can help shift your perspective - away from the minutia of life, those things that cause stress, and anchor your in the timeless aspect of existence. In this two hour workshop, we…

Join us for an auspicious beginning to 2017. New Year's Day Workshop January 1, 2016 from noon to 2:15 pm with Heather Haxo Phillips New Year is a time of renewal and reflection. It can be a time to let go of what is no longer serving us and make space for new energy and opportunities…

New Year...New YOU!! Open House at Adeline Yoga Studio Saturday January 7th Are you ready for a change? Yoga not only transforms your physical body, but your mind and spirit too. Iyengar yoga is designed to accommodate anyone (yes that's right, anyone). So, check out a class at our open house on Saturday, January 7th.…

An afternoon workshop with Michael Lucey Have you ever thought about what makes Iyengar Yoga unique? In this workshop we will focus our attention on how BKS Iyengar developed his approach to yoga over his decades of personal practice and teaching. We will watch a few clips of BKS Iyengar and his children, Prashant and…

Padmasana or "Lotus Pose" is a seated asana requiring both flexibility and stability in the hip, knee and ankle joints. Come join this "Step It Up!" workshop to explore a sequence of asanas that, with regular practice, can: -Bring mobility and flexibility to the hip joints, -Increase circulation to the pelvis and lower back -Create lightness and…

The power of practice: 5 day Yoga Asana Immersion with Heather Haxo Phillips Monday - Friday: February 13 - 17 7:15-8:30 am each day Yoga is a deeply transformative practice on all levels, physical and emotional. You receive the most benefits when you practice consistently, ideally on a daily basis. It takes discipline, dedication and inspiration…

Yoga & Meditation: A Daylong Exploration of Compassion with Cynthia Bates & Scott Tusa Monday, February 20 - President's Day and World Day of Social Justice 9-11:45 am morning session lunch break 1:30-3:45 pm afternoon session Join Cynthia Bates and Scott Tusa on a daylong exploration of building friendliness and connection with ourselves and others through…

Saturday, March 4 from 2-5pm 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…

Creating Healthy Menstrual Cycles March 9, 16, 23, 30 4-5:30pm (Women's Essentials) A healthy menstrual cycle is one that waxes and wanes without too much stress and strain. When our cycle goes out of balance, we can end up with complications like cramps, heavy bleeding, no bleeding, short periods, long periods, emotional upheavals, fertility issues,…

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 March 22 - March 26 2017 hosted by Adeline Yoga Studio in Berkeley In this first Yoga intensive, we will examine the model of the mind that Patañjali provides…

You are invited! Friday, March 24th from 6:30 - 7:30 pm Join us for an evening of chant at Adeline Yoga with Gitte Bechsgaard.  You can meet her and get your book signed personally. Free and open to all   Gitte Bechsgaard, Registered Psychotherapist, E-R.Y.T., M.T.C. Gitte is the founder of Vidya Institute in Toronto, Canada.…

Learning the Ropes April 3, 10, 17 and 24 4 - 5:30pm (Slower Pace) 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…

Cultivating Creativity April 6, 13, 20, 27 4-5:30pm (Women's Essentials) Women's bodies are designed to create and carry new life. Whether this is a new being or a creative project, it is important that we cultivate our innate creative nature throughout our lifespan. When we feed our creative self we become pregnant with ideas, poems,…

Saturday, April 15th from 1-4 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 current…