Our most potent tool for transformation is the expansive breath. When we fully immerse ourselves in the breath, we transcend the limitations of our ego-mind (the analytical, planning self) and access a deeper, more intuitive state of being. In this altered state of consciousness, we connect with our inner healer, the wise part of our soul that knows how to restore balance, clarity, and peace. By combining the power of breath with the resonant vibrations of sound, we activate new aspects of self and reawaken aspects of ourselves we had forgotten. It's a simple yet profound practice that can unlock extraordinary freedom and healing.

Take a deep breath.

Exhale.
Let go.

Relax.

Certified Breathwork Facilitator Lisa Betz-Marquez leads this monthly circular breathing practice within a safe and welcoming community. After a brief introduction, participants begin a blindfolded journey, guided by a specially selected soundscape.

Co-hosted by The Yoga Collective & Scott Free Brewing Company

Unroll your mat and raise your glass! Poses & Pints is a fun, all-levels yoga class that blends movement, mindfulness, and a dash of playfulness. Join us for a one-hour, easygoing yoga session at The Yoga Collective where we’ll stretch, breathe, and unwind together in a relaxed and welcoming environment. After class, head next door to Scott Free Brewing Company and enjoy a refreshing pint—your first one’s on us!

Perfect for beginners and seasoned yogis alike, this unique experience is about community, connection, and good vibes. Must be 21+ to attend.

Learn how to use your hands to direct the universal life force which causes all things to be alive. Reiki can restore calm, balance and harmony to the mind, body, and spirit. It is an excellent first-aid to assist yourself and others with stress, physical and emotional trauma, and anxiety.

In this class, which meets for two sessions, Sunday, October 26, and Sunday, November 2. You'll learn how to feel Reiki energy in your hands, and how to direct it for helping yourself, friends and family, even your pets. Everyone has the capability to experience and share Reiki. Our body has a natural ability to heal itself. By boosting the body with universal life force, we tap into our natural ability to heal ourselves and others.

This Reiki I class is the first of a series of three classes possible with Reiki in the Usui Tradition. It is step one: awakening to the energy of Reiki, with the side effect of learning to love yourself and others. It is a gentle, beautiful skill to learn and share with those closest to you.

The total cost of this class is $265, and includes two 6-hour afternoons. Both sessions are required for certification. The immediate $100 is a deposit and required to register. This is non-refundable. The remaining $165 is an in-person payment when you receive your individual 90-minute Reiki treatment with instructor Lisa Betz-Marquez, who has been practicing Reiki at the master level since 2005. You will receive your training manual at the time of your private Reiki session. Once you have registered, you need to schedule your 90-minute healing session with Lisa, which must be completed before the start of the first session. Do not delay registration and scheduling of this session, for it is required before the class and Lisa's availability is limited.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Saturday, October 12. Class size is limited to 6 students.

Humble Warriors Veteran's Yoga Support Group is dedicated to fostering a supportive community that honors the courage of our service members while promoting mental, physical, and emotional well-being. By integrating mindfulness, breathing techniques, movement, and camaraderie, we aim to create a safe space where veterans can reconnect with themselves and others, cultivate resilience, and thrive in their journey beyond service.

Each meeting is a blend of physical practice, emotional support, and community, reflecting the mission to empower and uplift veterans through holistic wellness.

Our physical practice emphasizes mindfulness, breathing techniques, and movements that promote relaxation, strength, and flexibility. The practice is adaptable and is taught so members can be seated in chairs, or on the floor. Modifications are offered to for all levels of ability, to ensure everyone feels comfortable participating at their own pace.

After the yoga session, the group transitions into an open circle for discussion. This is a time for veterans to share their thoughts, experiences, or reflections in a supportive, judgment-free environment. Topics might range from managing stress and navigating civilian life to celebrating personal victories. The meeting concludes with a brief gratitude practice or meditation, fostering a sense of calm and connection.

The Inner Journey Book Club invites you to delve into the profound teachings of Deborah Adele's "The Yamas & Niyamas: Exploring Yoga's Ethical Practice". This insightful book serves as a guide to the foundational principles of yoga, focusing on the ethical precepts known as the Yamas and Niyamas. As we journey together through Adele's exploration of these ancient teachings, we will discover how they can transform our lives both on and off the mat. Each chapter offers practical wisdom and reflective exercises that encourage personal growth and self-discovery. Join us in a thoughtful and supportive environment as we discuss how these timeless ethics can enhance our inner journey toward peace, integrity, and authentic living. Whether you're a seasoned yogi or new to these concepts, this book club promises enriching conversations and a deeper understanding of yoga's true essence.

Get ready to shine at our Zumba Club Dance Glow Party! This high energy class fuses Zumba's Latin-inspired moves with club-style beats for an electrifying dance fitness experience. Under the glow of black lights, you'll move through easy-to-follow routines set to heart-pumping music- think Reggaeton, salsa, hiphop, and more!

Join Lisa Betz-Marquez with her complete set of frosted crystal singing bowls, each tuned to one of the seven chakras, for a deeply relaxing experience like no other.

Lisa will guide participants into a meditation introducing of each chakra, and using the corresponding singing bowl to activate each one. Once the chakras are activated, a healing sound bath will continue, helping participants to find deep relaxation as bathed in the healing sound vibrations.

How does sound healing work? Similar to how synchronized pendulums eventually swing in unison, sound waves can "entrain" our brainwaves, influencing their frequency and activity to induce relaxation and even sleep, similar to meditation or slow breathing.

Our bodies and organs, like tuning forks, have natural resonant frequencies. Specific sound frequencies can resonate with these, potentially stimulating healing processes and releasing blockages. This resonance effect is still being researched, but some studies suggest it might influence blood pressure, hormone production, and cell activity.

This immersive experience of sound waves washing over your body can be deeply relaxing and stimulating, promoting a sense of peace and well-being.

Are you ready to resolve lingering challenges, confusion, or misunderstandings in your relationships—even with those who are no longer with us?

Join us for an introductory workshop on Archetypal Gesture, a powerful breath and body movement practice designed to help you connect with your inner wisdom and achieve a state of profound clarity and peace.

This workshop provides a safe and simple pathway to a new understanding of your relationships. Lisa will gently guide you through a simple series of physical gestures—Uplift, Embrace, Open, Close, Crown, and Bless, and the boundary-setting Push. You'll learn how these easy-to-follow, gentle movements, combined with conscious breathing, can unlock your body’s stored emotional knowledge.

The journey continues with a blindfolded exploration to the astral plane, where you'll have the opportunity for a soul-to-soul conversation with a significant person in your life. This unique encounter allows you to:

• Revise soul agreements
• End soul contracts
• Resolve old hurts and misunderstandings
• Gain a new perspective on old experiences

The understanding and resolution you achieve during this powerful session will effortlessly integrate into your daily life, bringing renewed harmony and clarity to your connections.

No prior experience is necessary. Come with an open heart and leave with a deeper sense of connection and peace.

Ready to begin your journey?

Testimonial:

"I have participated in archetypal gesture with Lisa two times. The very first time was a profound and deeply healing experience for me. I found the movements simple, and easy to remember, even though I was sure I would forget them. I instantly connected with the closest person to my heart that was causing me pain at the moment. We had a beautiful exchange while meeting on the astral plane. I had a huge emotional release, as did the person I was communicating with. It completely altered our present-day relationship, and enhanced it. The archetypal gesture class is more powerful and healing than I can explain in words. I have incorporated the movements into my everyday life, and practice them often."

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- Samantha

Start your day off right with gentle breathing and stretching. This 45- minute class will help you to stay grounded, calm, and able to navigate the day's challenges.

Here are just a few of the benefits of starting your day with yoga:

• Reduce stress and anxiety: Yoga can help to calm the mind and body, and reduce the stress hormones that can build up overnight.
• Boost energy levels: Yoga can help to increase circulation and wake up your metabolism, giving you a natural boost of energy.
• Improve focus and concentration: Yoga can help to quiet the mind and improve focus, which can be helpful for students, professionals, and anyone who needs to be productive during the day.
• Increase flexibility and strength: Yoga can help to improve your flexibility and strength, which can lead to a healthier and more balanced body.
• Promote overall well-being: Yoga can help to improve your overall mood, sleep quality, and sense of well-being.

Join us for a morning yoga class at The Yoga Collective and experience the benefits of a mindful start to your day!

Our gentle yoga class is the perfect way to wake up your body and mind without feeling rushed or stressed.

Here are just a few of the benefits of mellow morning yoga:

• Increase flexibility and range of motion: Yoga can help to loosen up your muscles and improve your range of motion, which can help you to move more freely and comfortably throughout the day.
• Reduce stress and tension: Yoga can help to calm the mind and body, and reduce the stress and tension that can build up overnight.
• Promote relaxation and well-being: Yoga can help to improve your mood, sleep quality, and overall sense of well-being.

Join us for a mellow morning yoga class at The Yoga Collective and experience the benefits of a gentle start to your day!

This class is designed for students of all fitness levels, and it's a great way to learn the basics of yoga poses and breathing techniques. We'll move slowly and mindfully through a variety of poses, focusing on alignment and breath.

Here are just a few of the benefits of starting a yoga practice:

• Improved flexibility and strength: Yoga can help to improve your flexibility and strength, which can lead to a healthier and more balanced body.
• Reduced stress and anxiety: Yoga can help to calm the mind and body, and reduce the stress hormones that can build up over time.
• Improved sleep quality: Yoga can help to improve your sleep quality by reducing stress and anxiety, and promoting relaxation.
• Increased energy levels: Yoga can help to increase circulation and wake up your metabolism, giving you a natural boost of energy.
• Improved balance and coordination: Yoga can help to improve your balance and coordination, which can reduce your risk of falls and injuries.

If you're new to yoga, or if you're looking for a gentle and accessible way to practice, our beginner's slow flow yoga class is a great option for you. Join us today and experience the benefits of yoga for yourself!

Zumba© Gold is an exciting dance party atmosphere presenting easy-to-follow steps to upbeat international dance rhythms. Created to emphasize the basics, this friendly approach is so easy to follow!

This Latin-inspired dance fitness program utilizes merengue, salsa, cumbia, belly dance, and other rhythms providing participants with a safe, effective, and fun total body workout.

This unique all-levels fitness class combines elements of Yoga, Pilates, and Barre all in one workout. Fusion Flow keeps your fitness routine fresh and fun with new movement combinations. This class is suitable for all levels of fitness and provides a great way to try something new!

Benefits include:

-total body workout

-burns calories

-increases strength

-increases flexibility

-improves balance

-improves endurance

-FUN

This class is designed to help you release tension and stress, and to promote a sense of calm and relaxation. We'll move slowly and mindfully through a variety of poses, focusing on breath and alignment.

Here are just a few of the ways that yoga can help you to wind down at the end of the day:

• Reduced stress and anxiety: Yoga can help to calm the mind and body, and reduce the stress hormones that can build up over time.
• Improved sleep quality: Yoga can help to improve your sleep quality by reducing stress and anxiety, and promoting relaxation.
• Increased energy levels: Yoga can help to increase circulation and wake up your metabolism, giving you a natural boost of energy the next day.
• Improved mood: Yoga can help to improve your mood by reducing stress and anxiety, and promoting feelings of peace and well-being.

If you're looking for a way to relax and de-stress after a long day, our Wind Down Yoga class is a great option for you. Join us today and experience the benefits of yoga for yourself!

Discover Accessible Yoga with Desarie Evelo

Wondering if yoga can be accessible for you? Would you like to explore poses from a chair or with adaptive equipment? Then join Yoga for EveryBody!

Due to differences in each of our bodies, some yoga poses may not be accessible to everyone. Certified accessibility instructor, Desarie Evelo, creates a blend of mental and adapted physical yoga practice, along with yogic teachings to unlock the tradition of yoga for everyone.

How is that possible?

By focusing on the breath, involving the mind with visualization and meditation, adapting the physical poses to your capabilities, and learning about yogic philosophy, everyBODY can practice yoga!

Desarie leads a class designed for all bodies, offering modifications to ensure everyone experiences the benefits of yoga. Improve your posture, balance, and emotional regulation in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Classes are held the first and third Wednesdays at 6:15 p.m., and weekly on Thursdays at 4:30 p.m.