Workshops & Special Events.
Journey to Handstand Workshop
Whether you're a beginner or intermediate, there's something for everyone in this introduction to handstands. Learn the basics of hand placement, wrist warmups, and how to progress towards mastering the handstand. Walk away with the tools to practice inversions safely on your own, plus a deeper understanding of how to build strength and balance. Led by Kyle Carpenter, an RYT-500 and Personal Trainer. He is a student of many different types of movement modalities including hand-balancing and gymnastics strength training. $30. Secure your spot now and let's defy gravity together!
Internal Spring Cleaning Workshop
During this workshop we’ll use body based practices to revive us from the winter season, allowing ourselves to open up to the possibilities of spring. We will work with the meridians, which are our bodies energetic pathways, and practice self acupressure to help target movement with in these pathways. Targeting the meridians can help release tension within the body, clear stagnation and promote emotional balance. Together we’ll explore meridian based yoga, learn a self guided abdominal massage, and how to use gua sha to stimulate key acupressure points.
Namaste for Mimosas @ Blue Petes Restaurant
🍾 It’s that time of year! 🍾
Join us on Saturday, November 4th at Blue Petes Restaurant for Namaste for Mimosas, our favorite offsite yoga experience.
Join us for an hour of yoga, suitable for any and every one, then collect your ticket for a mimosa, Bloody Mary or craft latte!
Grab a few friends, bring your mats and come soak up the weather for creekside yoga. Hint - stay for brunch! It’s so yummy and we wrap up right when they open so you can grab a prime table.
Just a class pass and, as always, free for our SoulSquad members.
Click link below to book from our class calendar:
Ghouls and Gongs
Join us for a spooktacular Halloween yoga event, “Ghouls and Gongs,” on Sunday, October 29th from 4-6pm. Kat will lead us through a playful yoga session, seamlessly transitioning into a face-your-fears meditation experience. Then Tammy will guide us through a relaxing gong nidra session, enhancing your overall sense of tranquility. Afterwards, we will have some delightful treats to satisfy your taste buds. Embrace the Halloween spirit and rejuvenate your mind and body at this fun gathering.
$29, 10% discount for SoulSquad members
The Gifts of the First Ancestors: A Guided Shamanic Journey with Mandy King
In the mystical realm of the shaman we connect with Animal and Nature spirits, Wise Ones, and other Loving Beings for healing, guidance, transformation, inspiration and more.
Transported by the ancient sounds of Drum, Rattle, and Song, Mandy will guide you on a journey through the inner worlds to discover the Gifts of the First Ancestors, gifts that will be unique to each of you and will empower your True Self.
Please bring a journal and pen. Small, sacred objects such as crystals or stones are welcome in our circle as well.
$29 early bird until 9/30, $33 after. Book at the link below:
Sonic Ecstatic Costume Dance Party!
We are over the moon to host this special Friday the 13th dance party with sound meditation on October 13th from 7-9pm, sponsored by the VMFA, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts!
Katie Wells will be sharing her amazing interweave conscious dance with audience participation along with ambient glow electronica with DJ Beatfarm3r. This is followed by a shamanic sound healing from Brien Egan.
Grab your friends, put on your favorite costume (it’s spooky season, after all!) and come groove with us. $39 - Sign up at the link below.
Becoming Who You Really Want To Be: The Journey of Transforming Your Dreams Into Reality
With Karen Owen, Life Coach and Amanda Baker, Yoga, Meditation and Breath Work Instructor
Rediscover your dreams
Eliminate what’s in the way
Learn the magic of how your body and mind work together
Have you found yourself in one of those life transitions where you are stuck, lost or unclear about your next step and looking to figure out what to do next?
Maybe you’re newly divorced, or have recently lost interest in the career you once loved, or are now facing the fact that you are an empty nester?
Maybe you’re really good at your business, but want to morph to the next level. Or you just know something’s not right and you want help in determining the best path forward.
During this full-day retreat, you’ll be guided to reconnect with your truth and purpose, learn what it is you really desire, and how to let go of thoughts and beliefs that may be holding you back.
Throughout the day, we will nourish both your body and soul with community, conversation, movement and delicious food. You’ll leave with real tools (and some fun goodies!) to help you create a new path forward to bring your dreams of an abundant and meaningful life into reality with confidence, creativity and clarity.
$299, $249 early bird price through 9/30. As always, 10% discount for SoulSquad members. Book at the link below.
Namaste for Mimosas @ Blue Petes Restaurant
🍾 It’s that time of year! 🍾
Join us on Saturday, October 7th at Blue Petes Restaurant for Namaste for Mimosas, our favorite offsite yoga experience.
Join us for an hour of yoga, suitable for any and every one, then collect your ticket for a mimosa, Bloody Mary or craft latte!
Grab a few friends, bring your mats and come soak up the weather for creekside yoga. Hint - stay for brunch! It’s so yummy and we wrap up right when they open so you can grab a prime table.
Just a class pass and, as always, free for our SoulSquad members. Click link below to book from our class calendar:
Sip & Stretch Pop-Up Yoga at Sunset Nutrition
Join us for an unforgettable experience at Sunset Nutrition as we return for our next Sip and Stretch Yoga Pop-up.🧘♀️🥤
Immerse yourself in a rejuvenating yoga session and feel the tension melt away as you connect with your body and find inner peace. After your practice, enjoy a refreshing and nutritious beverage, specially crafted by the experts at Sunset Nutrition. Limited spots available! Reserve your place now and share with a friend who would love this experience!
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to unwind, sip, and stretch. Drink ticket included with class. Just a class pass, and, as always, free for our SoulSquad members! Book your spot today at the link below.
Sip & Stretch at Beach Vodka
Join us for our next pop-up at Beach Vodka! Come crush 🍊 it with us. Drink ticket included with class. Just a class pass and, as always, free for our SoulSquad members. Schedule on our class calendar at the link below.
Namaste for Mimosas @ Blue Petes Restaurant
🍾 It’s that time of year! 🍾
Join us on Saturday, September 9th at Blue Petes Restaurant for Namaste for Mimosas, our favorite offsite yoga experience.
Join us for an hour of yoga, suitable for any and every one, then collect your ticket for a mimosa, Bloody Mary or craft latte!
Grab a few friends, bring your mats and come soak up the weather for creekside yoga. Hint - stay for brunch! It’s so yummy and we wrap up right when they open so you can grab a prime table.
Just a class pass and, as always, free for our SoulSquad members.
Click link below to book from our class calendar:
The Power of Your Projection with Jai Gopal
When you project for something with your whole being, the universe responds in kind. Prayer is your own projected energy. There's no other power on earth that can save you except your own prayer. When properly projected with the right energy behind it, a prayer brings results. Join us on this special day of alignment to sharpen the power of your personal projection and the quality of your prayer.
Jai Gopal fell in love with Kundalini Yoga after experiencing how quickly the technology works to move one mentally and physically to their optimum state of flow.
After meeting his teacher, Harijiwan, Jai Gopal became dedicated to teaching and helping others learn this powerful mind-body technology. Practicing and teaching Kundalini Yoga for nearly twenty years, he very much enjoys studying and sharing the pure teachings of the lineage.
$35
August Sound Healing with Brien Egan
Relax to a shamanic sound journey with reiki with the one and only Brien Egan. Throw on your coziest clothes and grab your fuzzy socks. This is a transformative experience you won’t want to miss.
Sip & Stretch Pop-Up Yoga with The Soulful Place at Sunset Nutrition
FREE YOGA POP-UP! Join us for an unforgettable experience at Sunset Nutrition's for our first Sip and Stretch Yoga Pop-up.🧘♀️🥤
Kids' Yoga at Athleta
Already have some summertime wiggles to work out? Bring your little one to Athleta at Hilltop for an introduction to Yoga for Children. Children over 5 can participate in the class while their parent shops the latest arrivals. All attendees will receive a $15 rewards card to use in the store. There will be snacks and drinks as well as gift bags for the children who attend.
Participants will need to bring their own mat. Free but registration required! Sign up at the link below:
Namaste for Mimosas @ Blue Petes Restaurant
🍾 It’s that time of year! 🍾
NEW DATE! Join us on Sunday, June 18th at Blue Petes Restaurant for Namaste for Mimosas, our favorite offsite yoga experience.
Join us for an hour of yoga, suitable for any and every one, then collect your ticket for a mimosa, Bloody Mary or craft latte!
Grab a few friends, bring your mats and come soak up the weather for creekside yoga. Hint - stay for brunch! It’s so yummy and we wrap up right when they open so you can grab a prime table.
Just a class pass and, as always, free for our SoulSquad members.
3-3-3 Ayurvedic Summer Reset
Are you ready to eat better and feel better in only 9 days?
Then, this is for you!
3-day Simplify | 3-day Reset | 3-day Rejuvenate
In 9 days, reset your digestion and fat metabolism just in time for summer. This seasonal reset coincides with the summer solstice and includes an optional cleansing protocol perfectly aligned with June’s new moon, a time when the body’s ability to detox is at its highest. A new moon marks a new beginning and is the perfect time to start new healthy habits and personal development.
This program is inspired by Ayurveda, a complete lifestyle and self-care system to live a healthy, happy life. This modern approach to health has been around for thousands of years. People are drawn to Ayurveda’s intuitive approach supporting the body’s natural ability to detoxify, heal and rejuvenate. Whether you are looking to improve your health, reset your diet and daily routine, or optimize your well-being, Ayurveda works at the root level bringing the mind, body and consciousness into balance. When in balance you can enjoy better physical and mental health while aging gracefully.
As you learn about yourself and your environment from an Ayurvedic perspective, you are able to tap into your intuition on how different foods, habits, activities and the external environment play a significant role in your state of health and well-being. Ultimately with a restored sense of calm to the mind and nervous system, one returns to a natural state of clarity and groundedness with the energy, vitality and enthusiasm for life.
Participants have reported the following results:
· replacing poor eating habits with healthier habits,
· kicking cravings for caffeine, sugar, and processed foods,
· feeling energized in the mind and body,
· more mental clarity and emotional calmness,
· improvement in sleep,
· weight loss,
· breaking the snacking habit,
· gaining knowledge for making better nutritional choices,
· improvement in symptoms.
For returning participants, whether you need a tune-up or are ready to take your health and habits to the next level, Denise will introduce new information such as Ayurvedic herbs and how the six tastes affect our health, emotions and well-being.
What does this program include?
We will have 3 in person meetings (Saturday, June 10th, June 17th and June 24th, 12 - 1:30pm) before, during and after the reset. During these meetings, you will learn what to expect each coming week and have an opportunity to have your questions answered. The best part is you will meet others in the community embarking on the same journey. There will be a special participant-only private Facebook group to communicate with each other and receive support and guidance along the way. You will receive helpful tips for cleansing, a shopping list, recipes, yoga and breath routines and journal suggestions to deepen the transformational process. And of course, you will learn the wisdom of Ayurveda on an intuitive level that will last a lifetime.
Make a commitment to yourself! What do you have to lose?
About the Presenter
This is being led by Denise Alejandro, Health Coach certified in Ayurvedic lifestyle and bodywork treatments. She is also a certified Kundalini Yoga instructor, a style of yoga designed to activate your kundalini energy. Her love of quantum science is reflected in her attraction to Ayurveda and Kundalini Yoga. She works with clients 1-on-1 and teaches Ayurvedic Lifestyle and Kundalini yoga classes, workshops and retreats. Denise guides clients on their own personal discovery journey, daily routines, dietary resets, cleanses, and customized body treatments based on Panchakarama. Panchakarma is a process of disease reversal that leaves you feeling nourished and rejuvenated while putting you in charge of your health.
Are you ready to be inspired by Ayurveda?
· You will receive a shopping list and kitchari recipe. (Kitchari is the primary meal for the reset days.)
· For your convenience, Denise will prepare a limited supply of packaged cleanse kits available at the first meeting for purchase.
· *NEW – Ayurvedic herbs will be available for purchase that support detoxing and digestion, and the summer season.
May Book Club - Demon Copperhead
Join us as we discuss Demon Copperhead, a reimagined telling of Charles Dickens’s David Copperfield, is equal parts hilarious and heartbreaking. This is the story of an irrepressible boy nobody wants, but readers will love.
We will be meeting at Blue Petes Restaurant, immediately following Namaste for Mimosas.
Book club is free, but registration is required!
Namaste for Mimosas @ Blue Petes Restaurant
🍾 It’s that time of year! 🍾
Join us on Saturday, May 13th at Blue Petes Restaurant for Namaste for Mimosas, our favorite offsite yoga experience.
Join us for an hour of yoga, suitable for any and every one, then collect your ticket for a mimosa, Bloody Mary or craft latte!
Grab a few friends, bring your mats and come soak up the spring weather for creekside yoga. Hint - stay for brunch! It’s so yummy and we wrap up right when they open so you can grab a prime table.
Just a class pass and, as always, free for our SoulSquad members.
May Sound Healing with Brien Egan
Relax to a shamanic sound journey with reiki with the one and only Brien Egan. Throw on your coziest clothes and grab your fuzzy socks. This is a transformative experience you won’t want to miss.
What’s My Dosha and What Does It Mean?
This is the first in a series of Take Control of Your Health workshops designed to give you a roadmap to change your diet and lifestyle habits for better health. It is based on Ayurveda, translated as “knowledge of life”, a medical science dating back more than 5,000 years. Ayurveda’s purpose is to heal and maintain the quality and longevity of life, honoring the whole person and our uniqueness. Join us as we share the first level of this medical system, practical lifestyle changes, and discover your own path to health, well-being and happiness. This information complements the Ayurvedic Seasonal Reset and private ayurvedic consultations.
In this first workshop you will learn the concept of constitution (doshas), how to recognize it in yourself and the environment, and learn the signs of balance and imbalance. Find out your current unique combination of doshas and learn to eat according to your body type for optimal health. Discover how the time of day we eat, frequency of meals and combinations of foods matter. You will receive a food chart corresponding to your unique dosha type.
Spring Ayurvedic 21 Day Group Reset - Week Three Rejuvenation
Everyone will embark on the rejuvenation stage where we will build the body back up with gentle foods and herbs to increase your digestive fire. This is the most crucial part of the process.
April Sound Healing with Brien Egan
Relax to a shamanic sound journey with reiki with the one and only Brien Egan. Throw on your coziest clothes and grab your fuzzy socks. This is a transformative experience you won’t want to miss.
Namaste for Mimosas @ Blue Petes Restaurant
🍾 It’s that time of year! 🍾
Join us on Saturday, April 1st (we promise, no April Fools here!) at Blue Petes Restaurant for our first Namaste for Mimosas of the season.
Join us for an hour of yoga, suitable for any and every one, then collect your ticket for a mimosa, Bloody Mary or craft latte!
Grab a few friends, bring your mats and come soak up the spring weather for creekside yoga at this beautiful spot. Hint - stay for brunch! It’s so yummy and we wrap up right when they open so you can grab a prime table.
Spring Ayurvedic 21 Day Group Reset - Week Two The Cleanse
During this week and main part of the cleanse, your meals will consist of kitchari, ghee, mung dal soup, stewed vegetables, spiced apples and healing-detoxifying teas. If you find you are not ready to move to this level during week 2, we will discuss modifications during the weekly meeting. Options will be discussed for vegans.
Spring Ayurvedic 21 Day Group Reset - Week One Spring Cleaning
Everyone will begin here. We will be preparing the body (and home) by eliminating foods that burden the digestive system, introducing easy to digest foods and building the digestive fire (agni). We will share self-care tools you may add to daily routine that support the body’s natural detoxification.
March Book Club - The Perfect Marriage
Join us as we discuss The Perfect Marriage, Jeneva Rose’s debut novel about betrayal and justice. We couldn’t put this one down!
Spring Reset with Ayurveda
Spring cleaning around the house uplifts our mood leaving us feeling lighter and energized. But why stop there? As we come out of winter hibernation, the accumulation that nurtured and warmed us begins to weigh us down. Spring is the perfect time to detox and declutter our mind and body.
March Sound Healing with Brien Egan
Relax to a shamanic sound journey with reiki with the one and only Brien Egan. Throw on your coziest clothes and grab your fuzzy socks. This is a transformative experience you won’t want to miss.
February Book Club - The Lies That Bind
Join us as we discuss The Lies That Bind, a mesmerizing and emotionally resonant exploration of the never-ending search for love and truth--in our relationships, our careers, and deep within our own hearts.