**Free Workshop to organize after the vote**

Join Tejal to gather in community and reignite our organizing efforts.

**November Community Hour with Abha**

Understanding the perseverance and spiritual discipline for this sacred trek.

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**Resting in Our Interconnectedness**

Join Melissa, guest guide for November’s BIPOC Restorative Yoga!

Yes, let’s go!

11/27: Resting In Our Interconnectedness

Bring your pillows, bolsters, blankets, or join from bed!

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**Connecting to Our Inner Light: Trataka Meditation**

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As it begins to get darker, we will connect to our inner light through the practice of Trataka. In this class, we will practice a purification technique called Trataka by meditating on the flame of a candle. The Hatha Yoga Pradipika defines trataka as “looking intently with an unwavering gaze at a small point until tears are shed.” By practicing Trataka, we will aim to purify the mind and eyes so we can connect to the truth of who we are, improve concentration, boost willpower, and develop inner vision and intuition. Please bring a candle for practice.

November: Weekly Trataka Practice

Wondering where to start? (Hint: it’s here!)

We will continue where we left off last month, exploring the body as a place of refuge, and being open to the slowing that occurs during the winter months. Recognising when life pulls us here and there, and noticing with curiosity what is necessity and what is superfluous.

11/5/24 Recentering with Ria

11/12/24 Gratitude with Ria

11/19/24 Creating space with Aisha

11/26/24 Finding joy with Aisha

See for yourself!

From the Pancha Kosha model to Cognitive Behavioral Theory (CBT), the impact of our beliefs on our mental health has been emphasized through ancient texts and modern science. Sadly, these beliefs are often not even our own and trickle down from our society. This month, we will be playing with the breath to explore unconscious beliefs that impact your existence from time, perfection, body, and individualism conditioning. Explore the power of your beliefs.

11/5 Quality vs. Quantity

11/12 How Body Conditioning Impacts our Breath

11/19 Letting the Breath be Messy

11/26 Collectivism vs. Individualism

**The Four Noble Truths, with Guest Guide Manoj for all of November**

Practice with community? Yes, please!

One of the first and core teachings of the Buddha was the Four Noble Truths. These are teachings that can be applied to many different aspects of our life. They allow us space and a way to understand the problems of our life and the solutions. We will relate this approach to our yoga practice this month and grow from there…

11/6/24 Suffering exists

11/13/24 A cause for our suffering

11/20/24 There is a cure for our suffering

11/27/24 The practice can free ourselves

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As we enter longer and darker days, we'll explore a variety of yoga practices for grounding

11/6/24 Relearning Rest

11/13/24 Giving Way for Grief

11/20/24 Breathing into Change

11/27/24 Cultivating Inner Stability

No nonsense, just authentic yoga!

Spending the month learning about the key deites from Hinduism and hearing their stories. We will meditate upon them and relate the teaching to our own lives and practice.

7th Ganesha

14th Hanuman

21st Lakshmi

28th (covered by Harpinder)Vishnu

**Resistance Practices for the Revolution**

I’m in! Let’s go.

Explore what Kelly Hayes and Mariame Kaba share in Let This Radicalize You about creating and sustaining activism with the tools of contemplation and inquiry

11/1/24 Rejecting Cynicism

11/8/24 On Violence and Nonviolence

11/15/24 Resisting Frameworks of the Powerful

11/22/24 Removing Pedestals from Others

11/29/24 Hope and Grief Can Coexist

I’m ready to do this!

In these Shloks in Bhāgavad Gita, Krishna answers Arjun's inquiry on what it is to be a sage.

11/02/2024 Gitā Shlok 2.52-2.53 (Beyond material pleasure)

11/9/2024 Gitā Shlok 2.54 (How does an enlightened one behave?)

11/16/2024 Gitā Shlok 2.55 (Selfish desires)

11/23/2024 Gitā Shlok 2.56-2.58 (What is a sage?)

11/30/2024 Gitā Shlok 2.59 (Devotion)

Yep, I’m ready!

11/20/2024 Mantras for Remembering our Interconnectedness

In this month's mantra practice, you'll be guided through two mantras that tap into our interconnectedness with one another and nature. You'll be invited to explore the immense healing power of being in relationship through sound, mantra, and calming breath techniques.

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11/20/2024 Pranayama to Tap Into Our Interconnectedness

In this month's pranayama practice, you'll be guided through two pranayama techniques that can give space to feel supported by our interconnectedness with one another and nature. This season is ripe with so many moments to get caught up in binary thinking, yet tapping into the breath can teach us nuance, and that we are always in relationship with ourselves and one another.

Winter Practices:
Mind: Tamas + Kapha Season

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Sat 11/23 Mind: Tamas + Kapha Season

Tamas and the mind coupled with Kapha in the season can be a heavy time. Ayurveda can help us understand what it means and how to counteract it. Mantra to lift us up and into light.

**Resting In Our Interconnectedness with Guest Guide Melissa**

Rest is resistance!

11/27/24 Resting In Our Interconnectedness

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SPECIAL EVENT: IG LIVE DISCUSSION
Black & Brown Solidarity in Yoga with Wambui
0/21: Black & Brown Solidarity in Yoga
Join Wambui (she/her) and Tejal (she/they) to learn more about Wambui, and explore deep conversation around:
- Honoring South Asian roots of yoga
- Honoring African roots of yoga
- Nuances of cultural appropriation in historically underserved communities
Wambui will be hosting a Special Monthly BIPOC Community Restorative Yoga event on Wed, October 30th at 330p PT.

MEDITATION FOR ALL BEINGS WITH HARPINDER
Loving-Kindness Meditation
Loving-kindness (Pali: mettā). “It isn’t gooey and sentimental, nor is it possessive and clingy; it’s a gentle, loyal acceptance with a deep sense of appreciation and regard.”
10/7 Understanding equanimity (to complete the Paramis)
10/14 Practicing loving-kindness
10/21 Practicing loving-kindness
10/28 Practicing loving-kindness

BODY-POSITIVE FLOW WITH GUEST GUIDE RIA
Inner Quiet
We will explore the body as refuge, coming to moments of inner silence and greeting mental activity, emotions, and discomfort with compassion and curiosity. What does self-regulation really feel like? What can we do when it feels difficult to access?
10/1 Grounding from the Root
10/8 Compassion and Release: Hip Opening
10/15 Witnessing the Heart
10/22 Space for Breath
10/29 Openness to Receive

PRANAYAMA & BREATH CONTROL WITH MEERA
Nurturing Your Inner Child
With the elections on the horizon, devastating realities abroad, and simply the demands that comes from being human, this month we all need some extra nurturing. This month will focus on caring for your inner child and the various parts of you that need love and compassion. Through the use of Pranayama we will release pent up emotion, tension and find love in the midst of the day.
10/1/24 Connecting with your Inner Child through Breath
10/8/24 Nurturing your Inner Child through Tranquilizing Pranayama
10/15/24 Finding Inner Joy: Playing using Movement & Breath
10/22/24 Releasing Pent Up Emotions through Activating Pranayama
10/30/24Let Your Inner Child Play with Sound: Tapping into the breath & mantra

MEDITATION FOR ALL BEINGS, COVERED BY MEERA
Nurturing Your Inner Child
With the elections on the horizon, devastating realities abroad, and simply the demands that comes from being human, this month we all need some extra nurturing. This month will focus on caring for your inner child and the various parts of you that need love and compassion. Through the use of Meditation we will release pent up emotion, tension and find hope in the midst of the realities of our world.
10/2 Cultivating Safety for Your Inner Child: Bija Mantra Meditation
10/9 Nuturing Your Vunerable Inner Child Through Compassion: Bija Mantra Meditation
10/16 Finding your Inner Childs Power: Bija Mantra Meditation
10/23 Moving to Liberation: Bija Mantra Meditation
10/30 Let Your Inner Child Play with Sound: Tapping into the breath & mantra

SLOW POSES & PHILOSOPHY WITH TEJAL
Movement and Stillness
Explore a pose along with its restorative pose sibling
10/2/24 supine poses
10/9/24 twisting poses
10/16/24 prone poses
10/23/24 folding poses
10/30/24 side-lying poses

SUN SALUTATIONS & MEDITATION WITH MANOJ
The Five Vayus
The Sanskrit word Vayu translates as “wind,” and the root ‘va’ translates to “that which flows.” There are 5 in the body and each goven a specific area that affects and influences our physical, emotional and mental health and wellness. We will use our practice this month to learn about and experience each vayu, through breath and movement.
3rd Prana-Vayu
10th Apana-Vayu
17th Vyana-Vayu
24th Udana-Vayu
31st Samana-Vayu

MEDITATION: ON PHILOSOPHY WITH TEJAL
Yoga Sutra Chapter 2: Sadhana Pada
What arises during practice
10/4/24 Sutra 2.7 Raga
10/11/24 Sutra 2.8 Dwesha
10/18/24 Sutra 2.9 Abhinivesha
10/25/24 Sutra 2.10-11 Kleshas can be reduced

SCIENCE & SPIRITUALITY OF YOGA SATSANG, WITH ABHA
Bhāgavad Gita, Chapter 2
In these Shloks in Bhāgavad Gita, Krishna describes correct actions and duty without attachment.
10/05/2024 Gitā Shlok 2.48 (True Yog)
10/12/2024 Gitā Shlok 2.49 (True service)
10/19/2024 Gitā Shlok 2.50 (Conscious work)
10/26/2024 Gitā Shlok 2.51 (Cycle of Life)

MONTHLY MANTRA & CHANTING WITH MELISSA
Mantras for Trusting in Your Values
10/16/24 Mantras for Trusting in Your Values
In this month's mantra practice, you'll be invited to explore two mantras that support you in cultivating trust in your values, and what it feels like to be take action from this place. This practice will be energizing, clarifying, and grounding.

MONTHLY PRANAYAMA & BREATH WITH MELISSA
Pranayama for Cultivating Trust in Your Values
9/18/24: Pranayama for the Anxious Mind
10/16/24 Pranayama for Cultivating Trust in Your Values
In this month's pranayama and breath practice, you'll be guided through three techniques that help you develop a sense of deeper clarity and strength in your values and how they guide your life. This practice is focusing, supportive, and grounding.

MONTHLY SEASONAL AYURVEDA WORKSHOP WITH INDIE
Fall Practices:
Breath: Balance + Nadi Shodhana
Sat 10/26 Breath: Balance + Nadi Shodhana
In much of the times we find ourselves in now, balance in our bodies is something that is constantly needed. Breath is a key place to cultivate it and pranayama provides a lifelong foundation to support that.

MONTHLY BIPOC CENTERED REST WITH WAMBUI
Stillness During Collapse: Expression of Sacred Activism
10/30: Special BIPOC Community Restorative Yoga: Stillness During Collapse: Expression of Sacred Activism, with Wambui
Wambui Njuguna-Räisänen (she/her) is a Kenyan-American based in rural Portugal, passionate about slow healing through trauma-informed yoga. She is the co-founder of Yoga Roots Odeceixe, a healing space which is home to Ashtanga Intersections: Emergent Healing Spaces. Here, one is invited tothe practice of Ashtanga Yoga, through a trauma-informed, decolonized, social-justice lens.
Wambui is deeply inspired by spiritual teachers and communities that seek ways to apply the insights from our various practices and teachings to situations of social, racial, political, environmental and economic suffering and injustice.
SPECIAL CLASS: LIBERATORY SENSUAL DANCE WITH PARISA
Sensual Dance, Part 2
Learn even more here.
9/16: Sensual Dance, pt. 2
Join Parisa for this all-levels, introductory dance class exploring sensuality through movement and other creative prompts.
You will learn the basics of sensual dance (tempo, gaze, body accentuation, props) in an inclusive, non-judgmental environment.

SPECIAL CLASS: MAT PILATES WITH SONJA
Mat Pilates, Part 2
9/22: Mat Pilates
A challenging, fun, pilates mat experience to help bring awareness, strength and stretch to your body. Class led by Sonja @thesonjarpriceherbert, an Antiracism Educator/Consultant for Pilates/Fitness, Activist, Pilates Instructor, social worker, writer and the founder/creator of Black Girl Pilates®️, a platform highlighting/supporting Black women identifying Pilates instructors globally.

MEDITATION FOR ALL BEINGS WITH HARPINDER
The Ten Paramis, continued
From the early days of Theravada Buddhism, the paramis were viewed as the essential elements of the path to buddhahood and closely identified with the bodhisattva path. The paramis are known as the "perfections" of the heart and mind or the ten wholesome qualities, and it requires dedication and resolve to develop them. Qualities like generosity, virtue, patience, and truthfulness can be developed strongly in daily life, while aspects like energy, wisdom, and equanimity may develop more fully through formal meditation.
9/2 Understanding energy
9/9 Understanding patience
9/16 Understanding truthfulness
9/23 Understanding resolve
9/30 Understanding loving kindness

BODY-POSITIVE FLOW WITH AISHA
Joy as a Practice
Reclaiming joy as a daily practise. Oftentimes, especially as we move through and witness so much grief and sadness in the world, we can fall into hopelessness and apathy. This month, let's take the time to feel/see/experience joy, and remind ourselves they win if we feel hopeless.
03/09 Noticing the glad in the practice
10/09 Bringing the joy into practice
17/09 Breathing and coming back to intention
24/09 Witnessing this practice

PRANAYAMA & BREATH CONTROL WITH MEERA
Managing Pain and Discomfort Using the Breath
Having personally struggled with chronic pain for over two years, I empathize deeply with those managing life in pain. From physical pain, to mental suffering, the breath is a powerful for redirecting awareness. Join me this month as we explore ways to manage discomfort through the breath.
9/5/24 The Power of Awareness: Breath Awareness
9/12/24 Awareness is Prana: Ujjayi Pranayama
9/19/24 Training Awareness: From Discomfort to Ujjayi
9/26/24 The Power of Consistency: Practice & Discussion on how To Bring Tools Into Your Life

MEDITATION FOR ALL BEINGS, COVERED BY AISHA
All Beings Meditation
Ground in meditation & reflection with the support of mudra, mantra, and more to explore your own experience.
Aisha will be covering classes for the month of September.

SLOW POSES & PHILOSOPHY WITH TEJAL
Pawanmuktasana Group of Asana and Therapeutic Benefits
Practice Asana focused on strengthening the digestive system and eliminating energy blockages in the abdominal areas.
9/4/24 Covered by Meera
9/11/24 Awareness: Series of 8 Supine postures
9/18/24 Sustaining: Series of 8 Supine postures
9/25/24 Strengthening: Series of 8 Supine postures

SUN SALUTATIONS & MEDITATION WITH MANOJ
Mind and Breath
Start your day in a meaningful way with meditation, readings & mantra, traditional Surya Namaskara, and pranayama.

MEDITATION: ON PHILOSOPHY WITH TEJAL
Working with Racial and other Distress
Practices guided by Ruth King and the RAIN framework of Michele Mcdonald
9/6/24 Recognize: What's Happening?
9/13/24 Allow: Can I Be With What's Happening?
9/20/24 Investigate: How Am I Relating To What's Happening?
9/27/24 Nurture: How Do I Care For This Distress?

SCIENCE & SPIRITUALITY OF YOGA SATSANG, COVERED BY GAUREE
Bhāgavad Gita, Chapter 2
In these Shloks in Bhāgavad Gita, Krishna moves from describing duty to now use of the intellect for correct actions. Guided by Gauree for the month of September!
09/07/2024 Gitā Shlok 2.44 (Wordly pursuits)
09/14/2024 Gitā Shlok 2.45 (Gunas)
09/21/2024 Gitā Shlok 2.46 (Absolute Truth)
09/28/2024 Gitā Shlok 2.47 (Fruits of actions)

MONTHLY MANTRA & CHANTING WITH MELISSA
Healing Mantras to Ground the Mind
9/18/24: Healing Mantras to Ground the Mind
In this month's mantra class, you'll be guided through two mantras that pacify the nervous system and ground the mind. You'll be invited to explore how the feeling and vibration of sound can allow your mind to settle and bring clarity.

MONTHLY PRANAYAMA & BREATH WITH MELISSA
Pranayama for the Anxious Mind
9/18/24: Pranayama for the Anxious Mind
In this month's pranayama class, you'll be guided through three breath techniques that can soothe anxiety and settle nervous energy. You'll be invited to explore how the qualities of your breath change as your mood and state shift.

MONTHLY SEASONAL AYURVEDA WORKSHOP WITH INDIE
Fall Practices
9/28: Body : Self-Massage + Nutrition for Vata Season
Deep dive into Vata and all about how it plays a huge role in our world and lives, with Fall being a key season for it.

MONTHLY BIPOC CENTERED REST WITH TEJAL
Working with Racial and other Distress
9/25/24: Working with Racial Distress: RAIN Practice, offered from Mindful of Race by Ruth King
MEDITATION FOR ALL BEINGS WITH HARPINDER
The Ten Paramis
From the early days of Theravada Buddhism, the paramis were viewed as the essential elements of the path to buddhahood and closely identified with the bodhisattva path. The paramis are known as the "perfections" of the heart and mind or the ten wholesome qualities, and it requires dedication and resolve to develop them. Qualities like generosity, virtue, patience, and truthfulness can be developed strongly in daily life, while aspects like energy, wisdom, and equanimity may develop more fully through formal meditation.
8/5 Understanding generosity
8/12 Understanding virtue
8/19 Understanding renunciation
8/26 Understanding wisdom

BODY-POSITIVE FLOW WITH AISHA
Letting Go of the Inner Critic
That inner voice a lot of us have, can sometimes be harsh or spout untruths, so this month we bring in practises to change that internal voice.
06/08/24 Reflection
13/08/24 Self-love
20/08/24 Compassion
27/08/24 Non-judgement

PRANAYAMA & BREATH CONTROL WITH MEERA
Practices to Regulate the Nervous System
We will focus on pranayama practices to soothe and regulate the nervous system to feel grounded and calm.
8/5 Bhramari pranayama
8/12 Dirgha pranayama
8/19 Resonance breathing: 5/7 ratio
8/26Nadi shodhana

MEDITATION FOR ALL BEINGS WITH RABIA
Continuing the Journey: Processing Grief and Holding Solidarity in Practice
As we continue to witness and hold space for the many atrocities taking place around the world, this space and practice will continue to be a container to grieve, feel hope and most importantly sustain allyship.
8/7 Expressing Solidarity through Practice
8/14 Holding Space for and Processing Difficult Emotions
8/21 Take Inventory of How You’ve Been Showing Up: what’s working and what isn’t
8/28 Reconnect with the Breath and Your Intention, and Sustainable Allyship: filling your cup to continue showing up for others

SLOW POSES & PHILOSOPHY WITH TEJAL
The Perfection of Yoga
Arjuna understands the meaning and we embody our own approach
8/7/24 The Fate of the Unsuccessful Yogi
8/14/24 Yoga as Reestablishing Relations with supreme love
8/21/24 The Perfection of Yoga
8/28/24 The Perfection of a yoga student

SUN SALUTATIONS & MEDITATION WITH MANOJ
The Five Niyamas, continued
The Niyamas are the next step as laid out by Patanjali in the eight limbs of Ashtanga. These observances are personal practices that expand our inner world that help to support our mind, body and spirit through the path of Yoga.
1/8/2024 Svadhyaya
8/8/2024 Ishvara Pranidhana
15/8/2024 Integration of the Niyamas
22/8/2024 Integration of the Niyamas
29/8/2024 The Relationship Between the Yamas and Niyamas

MEDITATION: ON PHILOSOPHY WITH TEJAL
Yoga Sutra Chapter 2: Sadhana Pada
Understanding the foundation for practice
8/2/24 Sutra 2.2 Why the discipline of Kriya Yoga
8/9/24 Sutra 2.3 Causes of Pain
8/16/24 Sutra 2.4 Avidya is the root cause
8/23/24 Sutra 2.5 Avidya - ignorance
8/30/24 Sutra 2.6 Asmita - the "I-feeling"

SCIENCE & SPIRITUALITY OF YOGA SATSANG WITH ABHA
Sankhya Yog in Bhāgavad Gita
In these Shloks in Bhāgavad Gita, Krishna moves from describing duty to now use of the intellect for correct actions.
08/03/2024 Gitā Shlok 2.38 (Equanimity in Duality)
08/10/2024 Gitā Shlok 2.39 (Yoga of Intellect)
08/17/2024 Gitā Shlok 2.40 (Consciousness)
08/24/2024 Gitā Shlok 2.41 (Intellect of choice)
08/31/22024 Gitā Shlok 2.42-2.43 (True Intellect)

MONTHLY MANTRA & CHANTING WITH MELISSA
Mantras For Honoring + Channeling Anger
8/21/24: Mantras to Soothe Jaw and Facial Tension
In this month's mantra practice, we'll focus on two mantras that help release facial and jaw tension. This practice will invite you to notice the relationship between physical tension in the body, breath, and tension in the mind.

MONTHLY PRANAYAMA & BREATH WITH MELISSA
Pranayama for Releasing Jaw Tension
8/21/24: Pranayama for Releasing Jaw Tension
In this month's pranayama practice, you'll be guided through three breath techniques to support tension release from the jaw, face, and neck. You'll be invited to explore the relationship between the qualities of your breath when you're carrying tension, and the qualities of your breath when you feel at ease.

MONTHLY SEASONAL AYURVEDA WORKSHOP WITH INDIE
Fall Practices
8/17: Mind : Journalling
The mind plays an important part in how we show up in the world and how we move through life. Ayurveda knows the importance of supporting the mind and journalling is a key

MONTHLY BIPOC CENTERED REST WITH TEJAL
Rest to Resist
8/28/24: Rest to Resist
Featuring a reading from Tricia Hershey

SPECIAL CLASS: LIBERATORY SENSUAL DANCE WITH PARISA
Focus on Hips
Join Parisa for this all-levels, introductory dance class exploring sensuality through movement and other creative prompts.
You will learn the basics of sensual dance (tempo, gaze, body accentuation, props) in an inclusive, non-judgmental environment.

SPECIAL CLASS: MAT PILATES WITH SONJA
A challenging, fun, pilates mat experience to help bring awareness, strength and stretch to your body. Class led by Sonja @thesonjarpriceherbert, an Antiracism Educator/Consultant for Pilates/Fitness, Activist, Pilates Instructor, social worker, writer and the founder/creator of Black Girl Pilates®️, a platform highlighting/supporting Black women identifying Pilates instructors globally.
WORKSHOP ON DELVING INTO DETACHMENT WITH RIA
7/20: Delving into Detachment
With textual / philosophy discussion, journaling, and asana / pranayama practice, Ria guides you to explore the concept of detachment as it relates to your life.
Sometimes related notions can feel like impossible abstractions. Let's understand what we need for the process of letting go.

FREE: TRAUMA & YOGA WITH TEJAL
7/26: Trauma & Yoga 101
This workshop offers an introduction of the Secondary/Visceral Trauma with a light introduction of Race-Based and Ethnic-Based Stress and Trauma, as well as the various methods of utilizing yoga and meditation for healing and harm-reduction. There will be time for questions and possibly a short practice.

MEDITATION FOR ALL BEINGS WITH HARPINDER
Being Our Own Best Parent
Explore the qualities of a caring parent and seek to care for ourselves and our inner child in this way.
7/1 Abha covers
7/8 Ria covers
7/15 Manoj covers
7/22 Exploring the quality of: Compassion
7/29 Exploring the quality of: Setting and enforcing boundaries

EMBODIED REFLECTIONS WITH RIA
Presence
Cultivating an understanding of how we can experience the present moment and exploring resistance in doing so.
7/8 Inhale
7/15 Exhale
7/22 The pause between
7/29 Energy flow

BODY-POSITIVE FLOW WITH AISHA
You Are Precious
This month we look at bringing kindness and care in our flow practises, and learning to feel safe within our own self.
02/07/24 Bearing witness
09/07/24 Releasing guilt
16/07/24 Massage as a form of meditation
23/07/24 Noticing inner cues and requests
30/07/24 Moving with kindness

PRANAYAMA & BREATH CONTROL WITH MEERA
The Gunas & Nadi Shodhana
This month we will unpack the Gunas alongside Nadi Shodhana. The Gunas is a framework that is used to regulate the mind. When working with Nadi Shodhana, we can look at different stages of the practice and how it aligns with the Gunas.
7/2 Nadi Shodhana, Basic Alternation: Cultivating Sattva
7/9 Nadi Shodhana, Deepening Exhales: Balancing Rajas
7/16 Nadi Shodhana, Introducing Holds: Balancing Tamas
7/23 Harpinder Covers: Nadi Shodhana
7/30 Harpinder Covers: Nadi Shodhana

MEDITATION FOR ALL BEINGS WITH RABIA
The Journey Home
Join me as we continue to you strengthen the relationship of our mind, body and breath. Each week we will continue to deepen our relationship with the present moment.
7/3 Connecting with the body
7/10 Connecting with the thoughts
7/17 Being with the breath
7/24 Anchoring in the present moment
7/31 Refuge in community

SLOW POSES & PHILOSOPHY WITH TEJAL
The Perfection of Yoga
Practice along with Arjuna as he understands the meaning of perfection in yoga
7/3/24 Yoga as Rejected by Arjuna
7/10/24 Yoga as Work in Devotion
7/17/24 Yoga as Meditation on supreme love
7/24/24 Yoga as Body and Mind Control
7/31/24 Yoga as Freedom from Duality and Designation

SUN SALUTATIONS & MEDITATION WITH MANOJ
The Five Niyamas
The Niyamas are the next step as laid out by Patanjali in the eight limbs of Ashtanga. These observances are personal practices that expand our inner world that help to support our mind, body and spirit through the path of Yoga.
4/7/2024 Impartiality toward wrong-doers (wrapping up June’s theme)
11/7/2024 Shaucha (purity or cleanliness)
18/7/2024 Santosha (contentment)
25/7/2024 Tapas (self discipline)

MEDITATION: ON PHILOSOPHY WITH TEJAL
Yoga Sutra Chapter 2: Sadhana Pada
Understanding the foundation for practice
7/5/24 Sutra 2.1 Discipline for Sadhana
7/12/24 Sutra 2.1 Tapas: considerations for this energy
7/19/24 Sutra 2.1 Svadhyaya: consideration for multi-perspective perception of self
7/26/24 Sutra 2.1 Ishwara Pranidhana: consideration for innermost awareness

SUMMER BOOK CLUB WITH RABIA
The Beauty of Your Face
Beginning July 12th:
We’re reading The Beauty of Your Face by Sahar Mustafah, with weekly group discussion facilitated by Rabia.
Join Fridays, July 12th - August 30th at 8:30-9:15A PT as we gather virtually to read, discuss, engage, and explore.

SCIENCE & SPIRITUALITY OF YOGA SATSANG WITH ABHA
Sankhya Yog in Bhāgavad Gita
This month we continue Chapter 2 or Sankhya Yog in Bhāgavad Gita.
We continue Chapter 2 or Sankhya Yog in Bhāgavad Gitā.
07/06/2024 Gitā Shlok 2.33-2.34 (Honor and Dishonor)
07/13/2024 Gitā Shlok 2.35 (Respect)
07/20/2024 Gitā Shlok 2.36 (Humiliation)
07/27/2024 Gitā Shlok 2.37 (Duty)

MONTHLY MANTRA & CHANTING WITH MELISSA
Mantras For Honoring + Channeling Anger
7/17: Mantras for Honoring + Channeling Anger
In this month's mantra practice you'll be guided through chants that give space and reverence for anger, and provide support to let anger move through you.

MONTHLY PRANAYAMA & BREATH WITH MELISSA
Pranayama for Soothing + Channeling Anger
7/17: Pranayama for Soothing + Channeling Anger
In this month's pranayama class, you'll be guided through two breath techniques to nurture the process of anger moving through your system. Through reflections and connecting with breath, you'll be invite to explore your relationship to anger and how to channel it.

MONTHLY SEASONAL AYURVEDA WORKSHOP WITH INDIE
Summer Practices
7/27: Breath: Shitali & Shitkari Pranayama
Understand Pitta & keep cool in the heat with these key Pranayama practices to bring the temperature down from within.

MONTHLY BIPOC CENTERED REST WITH TEJAL
Understanding the Kleshas
7/31: Understanding the Kleshas (afflictions)
Reading from Illuminating Our True Nature by Michelle Cassandra Johnson
MEDITATION FOR ALL BEINGS WITH HARPINDER
Concentration Practice - Tuning Within
We will return to basics of mindfulness practice with anapana, silence, and concentration practices.

EMBODIED REFLECTIONS WITH RIA
Discernment and Clarity
This month's practice will focus on cultivating self-trust and connection to one's inner clarity, desires, values, and goals.
6/3 Inner Compass
6/10 Releasing Resistance
6/17 Centralizing Focus
6/24 Visioning Forward

BODY-POSITIVE FLOW WITH AISHA
Grounding and Balancing
Join me as we explore the concept of grounding during our physical practise, re-envisioning what balancing poses are, and bringing kindness in how we treat our bodies.
04/06/24 What does grounding mean to you?
11/06/24 How can we bring grounding into our practise?
17/06/24 Can we ground when we are further away from the earth?
25/06/24 Playing with balances
02/07/24 Grounding within meditation practise

PRANAYAMA & BREATH CONTROL WITH MEERA
The Five Vayus
Through their exploration of the body and breath, the ancient yogis discovered that prana (life force energy) could be further subdivided into energetic components they called Vayus (winds). The five Vayus of prana all have very subtle yet distinct energetic qualities, including specific functions and directions of flow.
6/4/24 Prana Vayu: Nadi Shodhana
6/11/24 Apana & Vyana Vayu: Nadi Shodhana with Kumbhaka
6/18/24 Samana Vayu: Kapalabhati
6/25/24 Udana Vayu: Bhramari Pranayama with Jalandhara Bandha

MEDITATION FOR ALL BEINGS WITH RABIA
The Journey Home
Join me as we continue to you strengthen the relationship of our mind, body and breath. Each week we will continue to deepen our relationship with the present moment.
6/5 Connecting with the body
6/12 Connecting with the thoughts
6/19 Being with the breath
6/26 Anchoring in the present moment

SLOW POSES & PHILOSOPHY WITH TEJAL
Let This Radicalize You
Practices for Clarity and Solidarity guided by Let This Radicalize You by Kelly Hayes & Mariame Kaba
6/5/24 What does Radical mean?
6/12/24 Grounding and Imagination
6/19/24 Acceptance in Action
6/26/24 Capacity Building

SUN SALUTATIONS & MEDITATION WITH MANOJ
The Four Brahma Viharas
In the yoga sutras of patanjali, there are 4 brahma viharas, sublime attitudes to cultivate which speaks to the heart of yoga in the community. Building a clear and tranquil mind is key to building a life in society away from our mats, which is fulfilling and one of service.
6/6/2024 Friendliness towards those who are unhappy
13/6/2024 Compassion to those who suffer
20/6/2024 Joy towards the virtuous
27/6/2024 Impartiality toward wrong-doers

MEDITATION: ON PHILOSOPHY WITH TEJAL
Let This Radicalize You
Practices for Clarity and Solidarity guided by Let This Radicalize You by Kelly Hayes & Mariame Kaba
6/7/24 What does Radical mean? In daily practice
6/14/24 Grounding and Imagination
6/21/24 Acceptance in Action
6/28/24 Capacity Building

SCIENCE & SPIRITUALITY OF YOGA SATSANG WITH ABHA
Sankhya Yog in Bhāgavad Gita
This month we continue Chapter 2 or Sankhya Yog in Bhāgavad Gita.
06/01/2024 Gitā Shlok 2.29 (Science of ātman)
06/08/2024 Gitā Shlok 2.30 (Not the body)
06/15/2024 Gitā Shlok 2.31-2.32 (Duty)
06/22/2024 cancelled
06/29/2024 Gitā Shlok 2.33 (Duty)

MONTHLY MANTRA & CHANTING WITH MELISSA
Mantras to Sustain Being Present
In this month's mantra class, you'll be guided through two mantras that support your ability to be present with what is. Through sound, you'll be invited to explore the challenges and beauty of bearing witness to the world around you.

MONTHLY PRANAYAMA & BREATH WITH MELISSA
Breath Techniques to Practice Presence
In this month's pranayama class, you'll be guided through practices that refine your ability to practice presence that starts from within. You'll be invited to explore how the breath can support your ability to direct the mind and be present with the world around you.

MONTHLY SEASONAL AYURVEDA WORKSHOP WITH INDIE
Summer Practices
Mind: Rajas + Mantra // As Summer starts to bubble, we can start to understand the energy of Rajas. Through mantra and visualisation we can regulate and modulate our mind and breath as one to bring balance once more.

MONTHLY BIPOC CENTERED REST WITH TEJAL
Pay It No Mind and other useful sayings for Pride
Fundraiser for The Marsha P. Johnson Institute, responding to unjust violence systemically, physically, and structurally as it happens to Black transgender people.
MEDITATION FOR ALL BEINGS WITH HARPINDER
Authenticity and Self-Acceptance
In our time together, we will explore what self-acceptance looks like and celebrate ourselves to move towards authenticity.
5/6 Honoring all parts of ourselves
5/13 Making an heart agreement to love ourselves
5/20 Celebrating our quirks
5/27 Awakening to authenticity
EMBODIED REFLECTIONS WITH RIA
Compassionate Expression (Throat Chakra)
5/6/2024 Witnessing Breath
5/13/2024 Meeting Capacity
5/20/2024 Express Truthfully
5/27/2024 Voice in Movement
BODY-POSITIVE FLOW WITH AISHA
Thinking About the Future
Often times, we are told to think about holding space for our inner child, for our past self, and in these sessions, can you start to think about 'future you'? Practises to bring in kindness and care towards yourself.
07/05/24 Why an accessible practice?
14/05/24 What is accessible to your body?
21/05/24 Can it become more accessible?
28/05/24 Embracing changing ability.
PRANAYAMA & BREATH CONTROL WITH MEERA
The Deconditioning Process
We operate in a society that has many systems that impact our well-being through conditioning, let's get into them! The first step to combat these is to gain self-awareness of how they impact our day-to-day. This month we will reflect on some of the limiting mental conditionings that impact our self-growth through Pranayama.
5/7/24 Time Unconditioning - Nadi Shodhana without the Counts
5/14/24 Quality vs. Quantity - What is Pranayama Progression?
5/21/24 Productivity Unconditioning - Practice slowing down in a fast world through Bhastrika Pranayama
5/28/24 Fear Unconditioning - Pranayama with Bija Mantras
MEDITATION FOR ALL BEINGS WITH RABIA
Processing Grief & Holding Solidarity in Practice
The current state of this world has felt heavy and quite frankly disappointing to many. In this month, we will explore how to practice solidarity and pacifying the nervous system while meditating in community.
5/1 Expressing Solidarity through Practice
5/8 Holding Space for and Processing Difficult Emotions
5/15 Take Inventory of How You’ve Been Showing Up: what’s working and what isn’t
5/22 Reconnect with the Breath and Your Intention
5/29 Sustainable Allyship: filling your cup to continue showing up for others
SLOW POSES & PHILOSOPHY WITH TEJAL
Resilience Practices for Stability
Pulling inspiration from poetry and text, try an embodied practice to build more support within
SUN SALUTATIONS & MEDITATION COVERED BY AISHA
Apargraha
MEDITATION: ON PHILOSOPHY WITH TEJAL
Working On It: Mental Health Wellbeing
Supported by readings from Love & Rage by Lama Rod Owens
5/3/24 What is the work?
5/10/24 Anger and the body
5/17/24 Love & Rage SNOELL Framework (Embodiment)
5/24/24 Love & Rage SNOELL Framework (Acceptance)
5/31/24 Love & Rage SNOELL Framework (Happiness)
SCIENCE & SPIRITUALITY OF YOGA SATSANG WITH ABHA
Bhāgavad Gitā
This month we continue delving into Bhāgavad Gitā shloks on separating material aspects from ātman
05/04/2024 Gitā Shlok 2.25 (ātman Vichar)
05/11/2024 Gitā Shlok 2.26 (Grief)
05/18/2024 Gitā Shlok 2.27 (Inevitability)
05/25/2024 Gitā Shlok 2.28 (Gross, Subtle and Causal bodies)
MONTHLY RESTORATIVE SOUND SESSION COVERED BY MAISHA
Rest in the eternal frequency of OM
MONTHLY MANTRA & CHANTING WITH MELISSA
Mantras to Stay Connected to Your True Self
In May's mantra class, you'll be guided through two mantras that offer connection to your truest self, or in yoga what we refer to as Purusha (spirit). You'll be invited to explore how connecting to your spirit can support your capacity more deeply with the world.
MONTHLY PRANAYAMA & BREATH WITH MELISSA
Building Self-Awareness Through Breath
In May's pranayama class, you'll be guided through 3 simple and powerful techniques to build self-awareness through awareness of your breath. You will be invited to explore your perceptions and relationship to your breath, and thus your state in each moment.
MONTHLY SEASONAL AYURVEDA WORKSHOP WITH INDIE
Spring Practices
Breath: Heart Japa + Gratitude // Nurturing the blooming heart with beej mantras and cultivating gratitude for all that we have and are as part of the nature that we make up. These kinds of practices are also part of Ayurveda in that the vibrations we create and emanate are as important as the ones we take in through food and experience.
MONTHLY BIPOC CENTERED REST WITH TEJAL
Understanding impacts of Race-base and ethnic-based stress and trauma
Utilizing the work of Dr. Carter and Dr. Gail Parker for grounding.
5/29/24 Are you in your skin? An inquiry on belonging.
ALL BEINGS MEDITATION WITH HARPINDER
Finding inner refuges of calm, especially in times of great stress
Traditionally, Buddhists take refuge in the Buddha, in dharma (the teachings), and in sangha (the community of practitioners)....(click for more)
Traditionally, Buddhists take refuge in the Buddha, in dharma (the teachings), and in sangha (the community of practitioners). Taking refuge is to awaken from confusion and align oneself with wakefulness. By taking refuge, we vow to commit ourselves to freedom and following the truth.
In this meditation series, we will be seeking our inner refuges of peace and calm that are always within us. This is a skillful practice to reorient ourselves to our path and reaffirm our sacred connection to the world. Seeking refuge in this way is a simple way to make our trust conscious and connect to our faith.
Zen ancestor Huang Po said, “Your true nature is something never lost to you, even in moments of delusion, nor is it gained at the moment of enlightenment. It is the nature of your own mind, the source of all things, your original luminous brilliance. You, the richest person in the world, have been going around laboring and begging, when all the while the treasure you seek is within you. It is who you are.”

4/8 Understanding the Buddhist idea of refuge and connecting to our inner refuges of calm.
4/15 Building a practice to quiet our mind, relax our bodies, and rest in a calm, steady presence.
4/22 Continuing the practice of resting in our calm and steady presence.
4/29 Reaffirming our sacred connection to the world through taking refuge.
EMBODIED REFLECTIONS WITH RIA
Rooting and Grounding
This month, we will focus on what grounding may mean to us in a given moment with an emphasis on the root chakra and cultivating safety for the nervous system.
4/1 Contact with Earth
4/8 Root and Spine
4/15 Finding Balance
4/22 Grounding with Water
4/29 Rooted and Rising
BODY-POSITIVE FLOW WITH AISHA
Pratyahara and Dharana - Focus and Concentration
Where does your attention go when you move on your mat? When you move your attention, how long does it stay where you place it? What does intention have to do with your attention? Bringing mindfulness into a physical practise.
2/4 What are our external sensations during asana?
9/4 Moving from external to internal awareness
16/4 Where does your attention go, moment to moment
23/4 The 'monkey mind'
30/4 Yoga chitta vritti nirodha
PRANAYAMA & BREATH CONTROL WITH MEERA
Components of the Mind According to Yoga
In yoga, the mind is seen as an instrument that facilitates interaction with the external or internal world. The mind is called "antahkarana', which means, the inner instrument or inner cause. We will explore the four functional components of the mind this month manas, Chitta, Ahamkara and Buddhi.
4/2 Manas: The 5 senses
4/9 Manas: Tunning in To External Stimuli
4/16 Chitta: Memory
4/23 Ahamkara: "Ego" or "I" sense
4/30 Buddhi: Intellect
ALL BEINGS MEDITATION WITH RABIA
Peace through Practice
Join me as we continue to journey through the month of Ramadan to explore different ways of inviting peace into practice. Each week we'll explore different ways we can access peace through practice in community.
4/3 Peace in emotions
4/10 Peace in the mind
4/17 Peace in the body
4/24 Peace in community
SLOW POSES & PHILOSOPHY WITH TEJAL
Zen and the art of saving the planet
Teachings from the book by Thich Nhat Hanh
4/3 Waking up to the world
4/10 You are more than you think
4/17 No mud, no lotus
4/24 To engage or to meditate?
SUN SALUTATIONS & MEDTATION WITH MANOJ
The Yamas - Covered by Aisha
Carrying on from the study of the 4 noble truths and what they teach us about suffering - moving towards the Yamas and how they can be beautiful boundaries on how we walk through the outside world and how we act on our mat
4/4 Ahimsa
11/4 Satya
18/4 Asteya
25/4 Brahmacharya
2/5 Aparigraha
MEDITATION: ON PHILOSOPHY WITH TEJAL
Meditations on identity and wholeness
Guided by The Trauma of Caste by Thenmozhi Soundarajan
4/5 The existence of caste and learning to ground
4/12 Understanding fragility and imagining news way of being
4/19 Caste and genocide and touching caste grief
4/26 Caste and environment and dreaming new ways
SCIENCE & SPIRITUALITY SATSANG WITH ABHA
Digging deeper into the aspects of our true Self
This month in chapter 2 of Bhāgavad Gitā shloks dig deeper into the aspects of our true Self
4/06 Gitā Shlok 2.21 (Justice)
4/13 Gitā Shlok 2.22 (Change)
4/20 Gitā Shlok 2.23-2.24 (Illusion)
4/27 Gitā Shlok 2.25 (Subtle energy)
MONTHLY: RESTORATIVE SOUND SESSIONS WITH MANOJ
Resonating on the shared frequency for deep exploration (Covered by Tejal)
4/7 Exploring Om Chant, singing bowls, and deep rest
MONTHLY: MANTRA & CHANTING WITH MELISSA
Mantras to support capacity for communication
Wed 4/17 In this month's mantra class, you'll be invited to explore creating sound in various ways to support your capacity to communicate with yourself and the world around you. Through several mantra practices, you'll be guided into the power of expressing yourself and speaking up.
MONTHLY: PRANAYAMA & BREATH WITH MELISSA
Pranayama to support expression
Wed 4/17 In this month's pranayama class, you will be guided through two breathing techniques that support your ability to communicate and express yourself fully. Through using sound, breath, and gentle movement, you'll have an opportunity to notice connections between your breath and capacity to show up as you are.
MONTHLY: SEASONAL AYURVEDA WORKSHOP WITH INDIE
Spring Practices: Body
Sat 4/27 Body: Nasya as a daily practice [Everyone will need to source plain sesame oil]
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Weekly classes here
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Month Focus: Allyship & Depth
Let's look at resourcing ourselves in order to take action in the world. We are considering the depths of our compassion for self and others, and how to resolve barriers from energy blocks and unsupportive mindsets like Perfectionism and lack of trust.We're excited to do this work in community with you!
BIPOC CENTERED REST
Honorng Black History & Heritage with Tejal and Michelle Cassandra Johnson
February’s Monthly BIPOC Centered Rest will feature Guest Teacher Michelle Cassandra Johnson, she/her.
Students say: “It felt nourishing for me to be in affinity with other folks of color, especially as we were prioritizing rest collectively.” and “This class was so great. I was surprised by the emotions and subtle energies that rose to the surface.”
Sound like just what you need? Bring pillows, blankets, a chair, or rest in bed.
ALL BEINGS MEDITATION WITH HARPINDER
Cultivating Karuna
Karuṇā is connecting with suffering, our own as well as others', and awakening the compassion that is inherent in all of us to make a positive difference
In this series, we will develop this compassion through deep listening, mindful breathing, and deep looking.
Weekly: Karuṇā Meditation
EMBODIED REFLECTIONS WITH RIA
Intentions & Outcomes
Join our newest class, filled with philosophy reading, journaling, accessible movement, & optional sharing.
Week 1: Reframing Goals
Week 2: Gratitude for Self
Week 3: Process and Result
Week 4: Covered by Melissa
PRANAYAMA & BREATH CONTROL WITH MEERA
Pranayama as a Segway for Meditation
Pranayama helps us to still the mind before meditation. When done with complete focus, it leads itself to a deep practice of Dharana, concentrating the mind. This month we will explore the connection of the two.
Week 1: Movement with Breath Control
Week 2: The Power of Vibration
Week 3: Om Chanting
Week 4: Pairing Pranayama & Meditation
ALL BEINGS MEDITATION WITH RABIA
Continuing the Journey: Processing Grief & Holding Solidarity in Practice
As we continue to witness and hold space for the many atrocities taking place around the world, this space and practice will continue to be a container to grieve, feel hope and most importantly sustain allyship.
Week 1: Expressing solidarity through practice
Week 2: Holding space for and processing difficult emotions
Week 3: Taking inventory of how you’ve been showing up: what’s working and what’s not?
Week 4: Reconnecting with the breath and your intention
Week 5: Sustaining allyship: filling your cup to continue showing up for others
SLOW POSES & PHILOSOPHY WITH TEJAL
Taking Action
Resolving barriers in body, mind, & spirit.
Week 1: Revisiting Perfectionist Tendencies
Week 2: Reviewing Paternalistic Patterns
Week 3: The True Disguise of Objectivity
Week 4: Offering Ourselves Antidotes
SUN SALUTATIONS & MEDITATION WITH MANOJ
Continuing Our Journey through the Chakras
The word “chakra” is sanskrit for the word “wheel” or “disk.” The 7 major chakras in the body, these energetic centres, connect with our nerves, organs and areas of our energetic body that affect our emotional and physical well being.
Over the next 5 weeks we will seek to connect with the attributes of each chakra, through sun salutations-based movement, breath, and mantra, to help us bring a flow of energy through each of these centres.
Week 1: Vishuddha: throat chakra
Week 2: Ajna: third eye chakra
Week 3: Sahasrara: crown chakra
Week 4: Integration week of all 7 chakras
Week 5: Integration week of all 7 chakras
MEDITATION: ON PHILOSOPHY WITH TEJAL
Taking Action
Resolving barriers in body, mind, & spirit.
Week 1: Revisiting Perfectionist Tendencies
Week 2: Reviewing Paternalistic Patterns
Week 3: The True Disguise of Objectivity
Week 4: Offering Ourselves Antidotes
SCIENCE & SPIRITUALITY SATSANG WITH ABHA
The Bhagavad Gita: Continuing Chapter 2
his month we continue delving into the Bhāgavad Gitā shloks on many questions we have arising in our minds about lasting happiness. Krishna starts sharing about reality, permanence and impermanence.
Week 1: Gitā shlok 2.12 (The Big “I”)
Week 2: Gitā shlok 2.13 (What dies?)
Week 3: Gitā shlok 2.14 (Senses 2)
Week 4: Gitā shlok 2.15 (What is eternal?)
MONTHLY RESTORATIVE SOUND SESSIONS WITH MANOJ
The Three Granthis in Yoga: Brahma, Vishnu, and Rudra

Granthi is a Sanskrit word that translated to a “knot”. The three granthis – Brahma Granthi, Vishnu Granthi, and Rudra Granthi – are three psychic knots situated in the body. They block the chakras and obstruct the flow of Kundalini energy.
February: Vishnu Granthi
Students say: “Manoj created a really peaceful environment.”
MONTHLY MANTRA & CHANTING WITH MELISSA
Cultivating Confidence to Move Forward
In February’s NEW mantra class, you'll be invited through two mantras that invoke a feeling of confidence, trust and faith. We will explore the necessity of developing confidence to move forward and take action.
MONTHLY PRANAYAMA & BREATH WITH MELISSA
Strengthening Trust from Within
In February’s pranayama class, you will guided through several breathing techniques that help you connect to a feeling of trust and faith from within. You will be invited to explore expanding the breath and upper body, and encouraged to explore what trust means to you.
Students say: "I was resisting practicing on my own but I knew I could do it with the support of the incredible Tejal yoga community."
MONTHLY SEASONAL AYURVEDA WORKSHOP WITH INDIE
Winter Practices: Body
Come discover how Ayurveda can support your mind, body, and breath during the season!
In February’s NEW Ayurveda Workshop, we will focus on the Body. Together we’ll explore energising asana, surya namaskar, and garshana or dry body brushing.
“Ayurveda in today’s context disrupts cultural norms. It asks us to go back to our wholeness and inherent nature; to be aligned with the rhythms of nature around us.” –Indie
JANUARY COMPLIMENTARY CLASS
Embodied Reflections with Ria
Explore connection to the self, showing self compassion and how that can travel and translate outwards to your community.
Come preview the newest class from our newest teacher, Ria (she/her)!
MONTHLY BIPOC CENTERED REST
Fundraiser for Palestine Aid
Featuring Guest Teacher Ro (Europa) Grace, they/them
Students say: “It felt nourishing for me to be in affinity with other folks of color, especially as we were prioritizing rest collectively.” and “This class was so great. I was surprised by the emotions and subtle energies that rose to the surface.”
Sound like just what you need? Bring pillows, blankets, a chair, or rest in bed.
ALL BEINGS MEDITATION WITH HARPINDER
Tuning into Inner Divinity
"With your whole being surrender to that divine presence that is the center of your being, and by the grace of that divine presence you experience the ultimate peace, the timeless abode." - Bhagavad Gita, 18.62.
In this series, we will tune into our true nature of divinity.
Week 1: Complete awareness, attention, and presence to being with our self
Week 2: Our true nature
Week 3: Tuning into divinity
Week 4: The inner sacred world
Week 5: Divine presence
BIPOC CENTERED MEDITATION WITH INDIE AND GUESTS
Gentle Awakening
Inviting in light and energy to all aspects of our life as we venture slowly but surely out of Winter and look ahead to Spring.
January is the final month for this class, so catch it while you can!
Week 1: What does it mean to be awake? (with Trishna)
Week 2: Awakening the body (with Maisha)
Week 3: Awakening the mind (with Indie)
Week 4: Awakening the breath (with Indie)
Week 5: What are we waking up to as a collective? (with Indie)
PRANAYAMA & BREATH CONTROL WITH HARPINDER (COVERING FOR MEERA FOR JANUARY)
Nadi Shodhana: Alternate Nostril Breathing
Some classical texts say that Nadi Shodhana was one of the first pranayamas ever taught in practice. Since we work on both the right and left nostril (the left and right channels) - we also balance the left and right hemispheres of the brain, inviting a clean energy.
Over the month we will build on Nadi Shodhana week by week. Discover what Nadi Shodhana invites for you!
Weekly: Beginning and building upon our Nadi Shodhana practice
ALL BEINGS MEDITATION WITH RABIA
Processing Grief: Holding Solidarity In Practice
The current state of this world has felt heavy and quite frankly disappointing to many. In December, we will again explore how to practice solidarity and pacify the nervous system while meditating in community.
Week 1: Expressing solidarity through practice
Week 2: Holding space for and processing difficult emotions
Week 3: Taking inventory of how you’ve been showing up: what’s working and what’s not?
Week 4: Reconnecting with the breath and your intention
Week 5: Sustaining allyship: filling your cup to continue showing up for others
SLOW POSES & PHILOSOPHY WITH TEJAL
Yoga Sutras: The Bliss Chapter
Explore what we can learn from our practice and ourself.
Week 1: Sutras 1.1-4 Resilience, Bypassing, and Ego
Week 2: Understanding Bliss
Week 3: Working with Bliss
Week 4: Sutras 1.5-7: Roleplaying, Identity, and the Sources of Right Knowledge
Week 5: Sutra 1.7: Inference & Testimony and their Roles in Our Minds
SUN SALUTATIONS & MEDITATION WITH MANOJ
Starting the Year with Journey through Chakras
The word “chakra” is sanskrit for the word “wheel” or “disk.” The 7 major chakras in the body, these energetic centres, connect with our nerves, organs and areas of our energetic body that affect our emotional and physical well being. In the next 7 weeks, and to start the year, we will seek to connect with the attributes of each chakra, through sun salutations based movement, breath and mantra, to help us bring a flow of energy through each of these centres.
Week 1: :Muladhara The Root Chakra
Week 2: Svadhisthana: The Sacral Chakra
Week 3: Manipura: The Naval Chakra
Week 4: Anahata: The Heart Chakra
MEDITATION: ON PHILOSOPHY WITH TEJAL
Yoga Sutras: The Bliss Chapter
Explore what we can learn from our practice and ourself.
Week 1: Sutras 1.1-4 Resilience, Bypassing, and Ego
Week 2: Understanding Bliss
Week 3: Working with Bliss
Week 4: Sutras 1.5-7: Roleplaying, Identity, and the Sources of Right Knowledge
SCIENCE & SPIRITUALITY SATSANG WITH ABHA
The Bhagavad Gita: Chapter 2
This month the conversation between Arjun and Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita opens many contemplations of life and duty.
Week 1: Gitā shlok: 2.7 (Role of a Guru)
Week 2: Gitā shlok: 2.8 (Source of misery)
Week 3: Gitā shlok: 2.9 (Senses)
Week 4: Gitā shlok: 2.10-2.11 (Ignorance)
MONTHLY RESTORATIVE SOUND SESSIONS WITH MANOJ
The Three Granthis in Yoga: Brahma, Vishnu, and Rudra
Granthi is a Sanskrit word that translated to a “knot”. The three granthis – Brahma Granthi, Vishnu Granthi, and Rudra Granthi – are three psychic knots situated in the body. They block the chakras and obstruct the flow of Kundalini energy.
Students say: “Manoj created a really peaceful environment.”
NEW! MONTHLY MANRA & CHANTING WITH MELISSA
Exploring Contentment
In January’s NEW mantra (chanting) practice, you will be guided through a simple but powerful mantra that invokes feelings of contentment and gratitude. You will be invited to reflect on your relationship with contentment for the year ahead.
MONTHLY PRANAYAMA & BREATH CONTROL WITH MELISSA
Developing Clarity for the Year Ahead
In January’s pranayama class, you will be guided through practices that help you develop clarity. You will be invited to reflect on where clarity is needed in your life as you prepare for the year ahead.
Students say: "I was resisting practicing on my own but I knew I could do it with the support of the incredible Tejal yoga community."
NEW! MONTHLY SEASONAL AYURVEDA WORKSHOP WITH INDIE
Winter Practices: Mind
Come discover how Ayurveda can support your mind, body, and breath during the season!
In January’s NEW Ayurveda Workshop, we will focus on the Mind. Together we’ll explore Tamas and Sattva in meditation.
“Ayurveda in today’s context disrupts cultural norms. It asks us to go back to our wholeness and inherent nature; to be aligned with the rhythms of nature around us.” –Indie
MONTHLY FREE CLASS: ALL BEINGS MEDITATION WITH TEJAL
Explore connection to the self, showing self compassion and how that can travel and translate outwards to your community.
ALL BEINGS MEDITATION WITH HARPINDER
Tuning Into Support
We are all supported – whether by seen or unseen forces, by known or unknown guides, and by the natural world – by Mother Earth.
In this series, we will create spaciousness within us to tune into this abundance of support. To know that we are not alone and to start to notice this support around us – especially in a time of great upheaval, violence, and separation.
Weekly: Tuning Into Support Meditation
BIPOC CENTERED MEDITATION WITH INDIE
Soothe through Surrender
Each week we will invite surrender in the following ways:
Week 1: Surrender: an exploration
Week 2: Surrender and the body
Week 3: Surrender and the mind
Week 4: Surrender and the breath
PRANAYAMA & BREATH CONTROL WITH MEERA
Cozy Up this Winter with Ujjayi Pranayama
Ujjayi, a commonly practiced technique in Yoga spaces, is a deeply soothy and tranquilizing practice. As we go into the sharp cold and stress of the winter season, cozy up with this heating and calming practice.
Week 1: Ujjayi basics
Week 2: Ujjayi with Anatara Kumbaka
Week 3: Alternating Ujjayi with Kumbaka
Week 4: Alternating Ujjayi with Kumbaka
GO BEYOND THE ASANAS
Featuring Guest Teachers!
Go beyond the asana & take in aspects of yoga on & off the mat. This is a strong, heat-building class, incorporating stories & embodiment.
Week 1: Trishna (Malasana)
Week 2: Maisha (Intuitive Flow)
Week 3: Trishna (Vrikshasana)
Week 4: Harpinder (Intuitive Flow)
ALL BEINGS MEDITATION WITH RABIA
Processing Grief: Holding Solidarity in Practice
The current state of this world has felt heavy and quite frankly disappointing to many. In December, we will again explore how to practice solidarity and pacify the nervous system while meditating in community.
Week 1: Expressing solidarity through practice
Week 2: Holding space for and processing difficult emotions
Week 3: Taking inventory of how you’ve been showing up: what’s working and what’s not?
Week 4: Reconnecting with the breath and your intention
Week 5: Sustaining allyship: filling your cup to continue showing up for others
SLOW POSES & PHILOSOPHY WITH TEJAL
Sutras 1.48-1.51: What Lies Beyond
Explore a place of gentle reminders & soft opening, paired with readings from the Yoga Sutra.
Week 1: Sutra 1.48: Cosmic Experience
Sensible Existence and Beyond
Week 2: Sutra 1.49: Characteristics of this experience
Differences of our knowledge base
Week 3: Sutra 1.50: Dynamic form of consciousness in samadhi
Means and ends
Week 4: Sutra 1.51: Then one attains samadhi without seed
The peaceful ultimate state
SUN SALUTATIONS & MEDITATION WITH MANOJ
Reflection, Rest, Celebrations of 2023
The final practices of the year will be based around these 3 words. Using our meditations and salutations to connect with the three important parts of life, that we sometimes neglect. Let’s do it together... What a year it has been!
Week 1: Reflections
Week 2: Rest
Week 3: Celebrations
Week 4: Pranayama special
MEDITATION: ON PHILOSOPHY WITH TEJAL
Sutras 1.47-1.51: Peace-Building Practices
Dive into guided meditation & questions on readings from the Yoga Sutra.
Week 1: Sutra 1.47: Then spiritual light dawns
Practicing subtlety
Week 2: Sutra 1.48: Cosmic Experience
Sensible Existence and Beyond
Week 3: Sutra 1.49: Characteristics of this experience
Differences of our knowledge base
Week 4: Sutra 1.50: Dynamic form of consciousness in samadhi
Means and ends
Week 5: Sutra 1.51: Then one attains samadhi without seed
The peaceful ultimate state
SCIENCE & SPRITUALITY SATSANG WITH ABHA
The Bhagavad Gita: Chapter 2
This month is special as it is the first time Krishna starts speaking, and the real Gitā begins. This month, we dive into divine compassion, discontentment, duty, morality, and honor!
Week 1: Gitā shlok: 2.1 (Divine Compassion)
Week 2: Gitā shlok: 2.2-2.3 (Discontentment)
Week 3: Gitā shlok: 2.4 (Duty)
Week 4: Gitā shlok: 2.5 (Morality)
Week 5: Gitā shlok: 2.6 (Honor)
MONTHLY RESTORATIVE SOUND SESSIONS WITH MANOJ
2023 Reflections
The final session of the year is a time to pause and reflect on the year that has been. We will use our session this month to sit with and acknowledge all we have experienced this year, through meditation and our restorative shapes in our supportive community. Take some time to rest at the start of the month before we head into the holidays.
Students say: “The way Manoj used mantra, harmonium & the tanpura created a really peaceful environment.”
MONTHLY PRANAYAMA & BREATH WITH MELISSA
Pranayama for Presence
In December’s pranayama class, we will focus on releasing heaviness in the body and mind through gentle movement and exhale focused pranayama.
You will be guided to be present with any grief, heavy emotions and/or worry that you are carrying and tap into tools to meet you where you are.
Students say: "I was resisting practicing on my own but I knew I could do it with the support of the incredible Tejal yoga community."
MONTHLY BIPOC CENTERED REST WITH TEJAL
Examining Wellness Culture: Gratitude Complex
Intentional rest supported by excerpts from BIPOC authors.
Students say: “It felt nourishing for me to be in affinity with other folks of color, especially as we were prioritizing rest collectively.” and “This class was so great. I was surprised by the emotions and subtle energies that rose to the surface.”
Sound like just what you need? Bring pillows, blankets, a chair, or rest in bed.
ALL BEINGS MEDITATION WITH HARPINDER
Anchoring Back into Love: A Practice of Deep Listening
If we see ourselves as separate from others and the world around us, this separation is created within us as well. It creates a story of us against them. In this series, we will be awaken our heart’s capacity to see others as ourselves and to love deeply.
Weekly: Deep Listening Meditation
BIPOC CENTERED MEDITATION WITH INDIE
Finding Solace Within
Allowing ourselves to feel and be seen as we find refuge within ourselves and with one another.
Week 1: Presence with the body
Week 2: Room for the breath
Week 3: Space for the mind
Week 4: Offering the collective
PRANAYAMA & BREATH CONTROL WITH MEERA
Pranayama for Focus
Today our attention has become the new currency and it is making focus seem impossible.
This month I’ll be sharing techniques you can do in the morning to clear your mind and reclaim your focus for the day.
Week 1: Beginner Bhastrika & Bhramari Pranayama
Week 2: Bhastrika & Bhramari Pranayama
Week 3: Bhastrika with Alternate Nostril Breathing
Week 4: Bhastrika with Alternate Nostril Breathing & Bhramari Pranayama
GO BEYOND THE ASANAS WITH NIRJA
Relax and Reset
As Diwali approaches (Hindu New year based on the Lunar Calendar), and as the year winds down to an end - let’s take the time this month to explore resting asanas in which we can learn the story behind them and take the time to introspect.
Diwali marks the new year in which we as humans have the opportunity to redefine ourselves, recreate ourselves, and “re-birth.”
Week 1: Kapotasana: pigeon pose
Week 2: Savasana: corpse pose
Week 3: Ananda Balasana: happy baby pose
Week 4: Supta Baddha Konasana: reclined bound angle pose
ALL BEINGS MEDITATION WITH RABIA
Solidarity In Practice
The current state of this world has felt heavy and quite frankly disappointing to many. In this month, we will explore how to practice solidarity and pacifying the nervous system while meditating in community.
Week 1: Expressing solidarity through practice
Week 2: Holding space for and processing difficult emotions
Week 3: Taking inventory of how you’ve been showing up: what’s working and what’s not?
Week 4: Reconnecting with the breath and your intention
Week 5: Sustaining allyship: filling your cup to continue showing up for others
SLOW POSES & PHILOSOPHY WITH TEJAL
Sutras 1:43-1.47: Evolution of Bliss
Explore a place of gentle reminders & soft opening, paired with readings from the Yoga Sutra.
Week 1: Sutra 1.43 Nirvitarka Samadhi (Memory-less, Bliss-full)
Week 2: Sutra 1.44 Other forms of Samadhi (Poet vs scientist)
Week 3: Sutra 1.45 Extent of Samadhi (Balance through process)
Week 4: Sutra 1.46 Samadhi with Seed (Recognizing division)
Week 5: Sutra 1.47 Then spiritual light dawns (Practicing subtlety)
SUN SALUTATIONS & MEDITATION WITH MANOJ
The Yamas and Niyamas
We’ll finish studying the Yamas and move onto the Niyamas! The Niyamas are the next step as laid out by Patanjali in the eight limbs of Ashtanga. These observances are personal practices that expand our inner world and help to support our mind, body and spirit through the path of Yoga.
Week 1: Finishing the Yamas: Aparigraha (non-grasping)
Week 2: Beginning the Niyamas: Shaucha (purity or cleanliness)
Week 3: Tapas (self-discipline)
Week 4: Svadhyaya (self-study)
Week 5: Ishvara-Pranidhana (dedication to Ishvara)
MEDITATION: ON PHILOSOPHY WITH TEJAL
Sutras 1.43-1.47: Evolution of Bliss
Dive into guided meditation & questions on readings from the Yoga Sutra.
Week 1: Sutra 1.43 Nirvitarka Samadhi (Memory-less, Bliss-full)
Week 2: Sutra 1.44 Other forms of Samadhi (Poet vs scientist)
Week 3: Sutra 1.45 Extent of Samadhi (Balance through process)
Week 4: Sutra 1.46 Samadhi with Seed (Recognizing division)
SCIENCE & SPIRITUALITY SATSANG WITH ABHA
The Bhagavad Gita: Chapter 1
This month, we will delve into aspects of family values, traditions, progeny, desire, and grief through the lens of science and spirituality!
Week 1: Gita shlok: 1.40 (traditions)
Week 2: Gita shlok: 1.41-1.43 (progeny)
Week 3: Gita shlok: 1.44-1.46 (desire)
Week 4: Gita shlok: 1.47 (grief)
MONTHLY RESTORATIVE SOUND SESSIONS WITH MANOJ
60 Minutes of Sound
Connecting to the sound and vibrations of our own voice, as we meet with one another from across the world.
We will notice what happens when we bring our voice into certain restorative shapes and how this deepens our experience.
Students say: “The way Manoj used mantra, harmonium & the tanpura created a really peaceful environment.”
MONTHLY PRANAYAMA & BREATH WITH MELISSA
Pranayama for Back Relief
In November, we will focus on breathing practices that help relieve back tension
You will be guided through extended exhales and gentle movement to unwind stress in the whole spine
Students say: "I was resisting practicing on my own but I knew I could do it with the support of the incredible Tejal yoga community."
MONTHLY BIPOC CENTERED RESTORATIVE WITH TEJAL
Examining Wellness Culture: Building Up
Intentional rest supported by excerpts from BIPOC authors.
Students say: “It felt nourishing for me to be in affinity with other folks of color, especially as we were prioritizing rest collectively.” and “This class was so great. I was surprised by the emotions and subtle energies that rose to the surface.”
Sound like just what you need? Bring pillows, blankets, a chair, or rest in bed.
ALL BEINGS MEDITATION W. HARPINDER
The Path to Self-Forgiveness
In this series, we will explore what it means to live with a forgiving heart - towards ourselves and others. Without this practice of forgiveness and compassion, we remain locked to the past, with hurt and pain in our history. We will seek to extend grace to parts of ourselves that have been shunned or exiled, in order to reduce suffering and attain greater wisdom.
Weekly: Forgiveness and Compassion Meditation
BIPOC CENTERED MEDITATION W. INDIE
Finding Your Voice with Bhramari
Learn about the different facets of your voice, communication and energy with Bhramari. We’ll take some time to learn, followed by a steady practice of Bhramari (Humming Bee breath).
Week 1: Bhramari and the nervous system
Week 2: Bhramari and the throat chakra
Week 3: Bhramari and the vibration of sound
Week 4: Bhramari and the ears
Week 5: Bhramari - an extended practice
PRANAYAMA & BREATH CONTROL W. MEERA
The Balancing Breath
This month will be focused on balancing the mind through the classical pranayama technique, Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril breathing).
According to Yogic tradition, this technique is shown to help with concentration, relieves anxiety, balances the brain hemispheres, is good for the nerves and heart and improves respiration.
Week 1: Nadi Shodhana: Laying the Foundation
Week 2: Nadi Shodhana with alternating nostrils
Week 3: Nadi Shodhana with extended exhales
Week 4: Nadi Shodhana with Kumbakka (breath holds)
Week 5: Nadi Shodhana: Putting it all together
GO BEYOND THE ASANAS W. NIRJA
Dive Deep Into Your Divine Feminine Power: The Hindu Celebration of Navratri
As the Hindu celebration Navratri rolls around the corner, learn about the various Goddesses this festival is associated with and their related asanas. Learn how we can take the symbolism behind each of the goddesses into creating a more enriching life for ourselves.
Week 1: Ida & Pingala
Week 2: Lakshmi Maa
Week 3: Durga Maa
Week 4: Kali Maa
Week 5: Saraswati Maa
ALL BEINGS MEDITATION W. RABIA
Embracing Impermanence
In this month, we will explore the concept of impermanence and how the act of letting go can strengthen the ability to be present in the moment. Each week will be exploring how the application of impermanence can lead to meaningful experiences.
Week 1: Embracing impermanence: This week we will play with the concept of impermanence and begin to notice where we can apply it in our own lives.
Week 2: Understanding attachment: This week we will explore the places we hold on to and begin to soften our attachments by deepening the breath.
Week 3: Letting go: Learning to let go of what no longer serves us and accepting the present moment through contemplative meditation and gentle movement.
Week 4: Becoming present: Resting our attention on the breath as we practice mindfulness and the acceptance of the present moment.
SLOW POSES & PHILOSOPHY W. TEJAL
Beyond Material World
Week 1: Sutra 1.39: Or by meditation as desired; Full accessibility
Week 2: 1.40 Fruits of meditation; Journeying on the path
Week 3: 1.41 Oneness of chitta with object; Understanding absorption
Week 4: 1.42 Savitarka Samadhi; Necessary first stage
SUN SALUTATIONS & MEDITATION W. MANOJ
The Yamas
The Yamas are laid out by Patanjali as the first step in the eight limbs of Ashtanga. Yamas are the moral, ethical and societal guidelines for the practicing yogi and give us guidelines to live on and off the mat. These can be practiced on all levels to support our thoughts, words and actions.
Week 1: Ahimsa (non-harming)
Week 2: Satha (truthfulness)
Week 3: Asteya (non-stealing)
Week 4: Brahmacharya (containment)
MEDITATION: ON PHILOSOPHY W. TEJAL
Beyond Material World
Week 1: Sutra 1.39: Or by meditation as desired; Full accessibility
Week 2: 1.40 Fruits of meditation; Journeying on the path
Week 3: 1.41 Oneness of chitta with object; Understanding absorption
Week 4: 1.42 Savitarka Samadhi; Necessary first stage
SCIENCE & SPIRITUALITY SATSANG W. ABHA
The Bhagavad Gita: Chapter 1
This month we unpack more of the conversation between Krishna and Arjun that is about to begin. The real Gita is just about to begin!
Week 1: Gita Chapter 1 Verse 32-33: Attachment 1
Week 2: Gita Chapter 1 Verse 34-35: Attachment 2
Week 3: Gita Chapter 1 Verse 36-37: Violence
Week 4: Gita Chapter 1 Verse 38-39: Greed
MONTHLY RESTORATIVE SOUND SESSIONS W. MANOJ
60 Minutes of Sound: The Yamas
A restorative blend of mantra, sound, meditation, & supportive asana.
MONTHLY PRANAYAMA & BREATH W. MELISSA
Pranayama for Focusing the Mind
In this month’s pranayama class, we will explore practices that help focus the mind. You will be guided through two types of nostril breathing practices that will encourage the whole body to be in the present moment.
MONTHLY BIPOC CENTERED REST W. TEJAL
Examining Wellness Culture: Back to Basics
Luxurious rest supported by excerpts from BIPOC authors.
Sound like just what you need? Bring pillows, blankets, a chair, or rest in bed.
ALL BEINGS MEDITATION WITH HARPINDER
Being With What Is
We often find ourselves in resistance to reality - whether that’s unexpected or unwanted change, news, or something else. What would it look like to expand your awareness with gentle presence to be with what is? To move from resistance to acceptance?
In this series, we will awaken from the trance of virtual reality, from being lost in thoughts, to relaxing more fully into the spaciousness of now. Into the aliveness that is the present moment.
This will also include a look into the practice and niyama of ishvara pranidhana.
Weekly: Being With What Is
BIPOC CENTERED MEDITATION WITH INDIE
Collective Care & So Hum
We are all part of a whole universe - experience this with So Hum japa meditation and the words of authors that talk about collective care.
Week 1: So Hum & Bell Hooks
Week 2: So Hum & adrienne maree brown
Week 3: So Hum & Thenmozhi Soundararajan
Week 4: So Hum & Michelle Cassandra Johnson
PRANAYAMA & BREATH CONTROL WITH MEERA
Transitioning from Pitta to Vata Season
Autumn is characterized by qualities shared by Vata Dosha - dry, rough, windy, erratic, cool, subtle, and clear. Because like increases and opposites balance, this month we will be exploring pranayama techniques to balance Vata Dosha.
Week 1: Vishama Vritti Pranayama
Week 2: Viloma Pranayama on the Exhales
Week 3: Ujayii Pranayama with Full Yogic Breath
Week 4: Bhramari Pranayama
GO BEYOND THE ASANAS WITH NIRJA
Let’s Find Our Balance
As the season starts to change, we often notice our mental and physical balance is off – our natural equilibrium. Let’s work on our balance this month and learn the stories behind each of the asanas! Please feel free to position your mat towards a wall or chair for additional stability.
Week 1: viparita virabhadrasana: peaceful warrior
Week 2: Garudasana: Eagle pose
Week 3: Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana: half lotus standing forward fold
Week 4: Natarajasana: Dancers Pose
ALL BEINGS MEDITATION WITH RABIA
Reconnecting with Rest
Throughout this month we will be exploring rest through the breath, body and mind. Each week we will move through different ways of resting as well as reestablishing our relationship with rest.
Week 1: Resting with the breath
Week 2: Exploring rest through movement
Week 3: Finding rest in the present moment
Week 4: Reestablishing our connection to rest
SLOW POSES & PHILOSOPHY WITH TEJAL
Deepening Personal Practices
Deepening personal practices for overcoming obstacles to concentration
Week 1: Sutra 1.35: Observing sense experience; Using sight and feel
Week 2: Sutra 1.36: By inner illumination; Eyebrow centering practices
Week 3: Sutra 1.37: Detachment from matter; Keeping Adiyogi in mind
Week 4: Sutra 1.38: By knowledge of dream and sleep; Relaxation Asanas
SUN SALUTATIONS & MEDITATION WITH MANOJ
Meditations From the Yoga Sutras on Mind & Breath: Yoga Sutras 1:32-1:40
Continuing to investigate ways to help build a tranquil mind and regularity in our breath.
Week 1: Or by depending on insights from an ecstatic state or by the experience of deep sleep
Week 2: Or by meditating on the longing of the heart
Week 3: For one whose mind is clear, mastery extending from the most minute particle to the largest expanse
Week 4: Integration week
MEDITATION: ON PHILOSOPHY, WITH TEJAL
Deepening Personal Practices
Deepening personal practices for overcoming obstacles to concentration
Week 1: Sutra 1.34 iii: Or by controlling prana; Practicing Harmony
Week 2: Sutra 1.35 iv: Or by observing sense experience; Using sight and sound
Week 3: Sutra 1.36 v: Or by inner illumination; Eyebrow centering practices
Week 4: Sutra 1.37: detachment from matter; Keeping Adiyogi in mind
Week 5: Sutra 1.38: vii Or by knowledge of dream and sleep; Bhoochari Mudra
SCIENCE & SPIRITUALITY SATSANG WITH ABHA
The Bhagavad Gita: Chapter 1
This month’s Satsang revolves around human aspects of injustice, compassion, and family, weaving neuroscience and Bhagavad Gita shloka.
Week 1: Shloka 1.21-1.22 - Confidence
Week 2: Shlokas 1.23-1.24 - Injustice
Week 3: Shloka 1.25-1.26 - Familial connection
Week 4: Shloka 1.27 - Compassion
Week 5: Shloka 1.28-1.31 - Confusion
SUMMER SOUND SESSIONS WITH MANOJ
The Voice & The Breath
Exploring longer mantras, combining breath & voice.
Week 1: Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudeva
Week 2: Lokah
Week 3: Maha
Week 4: Sound bath/nidra
MONTHLY PRANAYAMA & BREATH WITH MEISSA
Pranayama for Settling
In preparation for Autumn, we will focus on breathing practices that help settle nervous and scattered energy
You will be guided through gentle breath retention and sound to lengthen breath
Students say: "I was resisting practicing on my own but I knew I could do it with the support of the incredible Tejal yoga community."
MONTHLY BIPOC CENTERED REST WITH TEJAL
Inviting Rest and Centering Connection to Self
Luxurious rest supported by excerpts from BIPOC authors.
Students say: “It felt nourishing for me to be in affinity with other folks of color, especially as we were prioritizing rest collectively.” and “This class was so great. I was surprised by the emotions and subtle energies that rose to the surface.”
Sound like just what you need? Bring pillows, blankets, a chair, or rest in bed.
Can't wait, let's go!
ALL BEINGS MEDITATION WITH HARPINDER
Devotion to Om: Chanting the mantra AUM
This month we will be chanting the mantra AUM as a way to fix our mind on Ishvara, bring about calmness of mind, and realize our innate divinity.
Weekly: Chanting Aum
BIPOC CENTERED MEDITATION WITH INDIE
The Space To Be in the Present
Using our time together to be absolutely present in the moment, to notice what is going on there and then without judgment, with plenty of space for silence to be able to listen within.
Week 1: Presence now: Stop, take a breath, listen, listen some more. Notice the now. Not yesterday or tomorrow. Now.
Week 2: Present in the Body: What does the body feel like now? What are you aware of now?
Week 3: Present in the Mind: What is there in the mind now? How does it talk to you?
Week 4 (guest teacher): Present with Breath: Notice the breath without changing it. What does it feel like? How does it change? What does it reflect?
Week 5 (guest teacher): Present with Community: We’re here together now, what are you aware of? What can you feel? What is the reality for us practicing in community like this? What threads of connection are there?
PRANAYAMA & BREATH CONTROL WITH MEERA
Unpacking the Progression to Pratyahara
Pratyahara means to withdraw the senses and is a natural progression after pranayama. This month we will unpack how to start incorporating Pratyahara into and after your pranayama practice to lead towards meditation.
Week 1: Sitting in the stillness of breath
Week 2: Bhramari pranayama and shanmukhi mudra
Week 3: Bhramari pranayama and yoni mudra
Week 4: Shambhavi mudra with pranayama
Week 5: Shambhavi mudra with pranayama, continued
GO BEYOND THE ASANAS WITH NIRJA
Poses of the Yogi
Simply put, yogis embody the world. Using their bodies as tools, yogis put themselves into certain positions in order to understand the workings of the world around them. By doing so, they gain chitta prasadanam which is an elevated state of mind. Let us discover the poses of the yogi this month!
Week 1: Padmasana - lotus pose
Week 2: Chakrasana - wheel pose
Week 3: Trikonasana - triangle pose
Week 4: Anjali and Namaste mudras
Week 5: Dandasana - staff pose
ALL BEINGS MEDITATION WITH RABIA
Meditation Through the Senses
This month we’ll move through practice by exploring the senses. Each week we’ll explore a different sense to ground through and connect with the present moment.
Week 1: Visual
Week 2: Auditory
Week 3: Gustatory
Week 4: Olfactory
Week 5: Tactile
SLOW POSES & PHILOSOPHY WITH TEJAL
Understanding Chittaviksepah: Obstacles on the Path
Deeper understanding of the obstacles on the path to peacefulness.
Week 1: Sutra 1.30 - Obstacles in the path of yoga; Acceptance of doubt
Week 2: Sutra 1.31 - Other obstructions; Developing awareness of obstacles
Week 3: Sutra 1.32 - Removal of obstacles by one-pointedness; Understanding ekatattvabhyasa
Week 4: Sutra 1.33 - Or by cultivating opposite virtues; Practicing with opposition
Week 5: Sutra 1.34 - Or by controlling prana; Practicing harmony
SUN SALUTATIONS & MEDITATION WITH MANOJ
Meditations from the yoga sutras on mind and breath: Yoga Sutras 1:32-1:40
Building on last month's look at sutra 1.33, we will investigate ways to help build a tranquil mind and regularity in our breath.
Week 1: Dispersion is prevented by the practice of focusing on one truth
Week 2: Or from attention to the outward and inward flow of breath
Week 3: Or from the steady attention to subtler levels of sensation
Week 4: Or by experiencing inner radiance free from sorrow
Week 5: Or by turning to those things which do not create attachment
MEDITATION: ON PHILOSOPHY WITH TEJAL
Understanding Chittaviksepah: Obstacles on the Path
Deeper understanding of the obstacles on the path to peacefulness.
Week 1: Sutra 1.30 - Obstacles in the path of yoga; Acceptance of doubt
Week 2: Sutra 1.31 - Other obstructions; Developing awareness of obstacles
Week 3: Sutra 1.32 - Removal of obstacles by one-pointedness; Understanding ekatattvabhyasa
Week 4: Sutra 1.33 - Or by cultivating opposite virtues; Practicing with opposition
SCIENCE & SPIRITUALITY SATSANG WITH ABHA
The Bhagavad Gita: Chapter 1
This month we continue delving into Chapter 1 of the Bhagavad Gita. We will discuss themes of calmness and courage.
Week 1: Shlokas 1.14 and 1.15 - Prosperity
Week 2: Shlokas 1.16, 1.17 and 1.18 - Warrior mindset
Week 3: Shloka 1.19 - Right decision when in power
Week 4: Shloka 1.20 - Hanuman’s lesson
SUMMER SOUND SESSIONS WITH MANOJ
The Breath
As we approach the warmest weeks of the year and our pitta is high, pranayama and mantra are excellent ways to bring the temperature down; to self soothe. We will explore and practice specific techniques as a community.
Week 1 (guest teacher): Sitali/Sitkari Pranayama
Week 2: So Hum
Week 3: Nadi Shodhana
Week 4 (guest teacher): Chandra Bhedana
MONTHLY PRANAYAMA & BREATH WITH MELISSA
Exhale-Focused Breath
In this August’s pranayama class, Melissa will guide you through exhale focused breath practices that soothe excess heat and tension in the mind.
You will be invited to reflect on ways you may be putting a lot of pressure on yourself, and how to tap into the breath to be more gentle on your whole system.
Students say: "I was resisting practicing on my own but I knew I could do it with the support of the incredible Tejal yoga community."
MONTHLY BIPOC CENTERED REST WITH TEJAL
Rest to Support States of Calm, Cool, Centered
Luxurious rest supported by excerpts from BIPOC authors.
Students are saying: “It felt nourishing for me to be in affinity with other folks of color, especially as we were prioritizing rest collectively.” and “This class was so great. I was surprised by the emotions and subtle energies that rose to the surface.”
Sound like just what you need? Bring pillows, blankets, a chair, or rest in bed.
ALL BEINGS MEDITATION WITH HARPINDER
Surrendering into Spaciousness: a series for tapping into our innate stillness and silence where there is peace.
Yogaś-citta-vr̥tti-nirodhaḥ - Sutra 1.2 that translates to yoga is the restraint of the activities of the mind.
In this series, we will explore what it means to restrain the activities of our mind and to access the space between our breaths, our thoughts, and words. This space where there is peace.
Week 1: Understanding Sutra 1.2
Week 2: Tapping into innate stillness and silence
Week 3: Surrendering to the space within
Week 4: Understanding the concept of Purusha or pure consciousness
BIPOC MEDITATION WITH INDIE
Big Magic: Creativity & Courage
We’re all creative beings, in different ways. Let’s take a look at how we bring it to life and move beyond the feelings and beliefs that keep us stuck.
Week 1: Creativity in the Body: How ideas feel in the body, how stuck-ness and fear can manifest here.
Week 2: Creativity in the Mind: Is there where it all starts? Is this where it all makes sense?
Week 3: Creativity and breath: Cleanse and inspire with Kapalabhati and Nadi Shodhana
Week 4: Creativity and community: How others interact with our ideas, art and more. What can we give?
PRANAYAMA AND BREATH CONTROL WITH MEERA
Pranayama for Moments of Dysregulation
Certain pranayama techniques are safe and effective to add in your life during moments of dysregulation. Whether you get nervous during flight and car rides, stressful meetings, or social events, this month we will focus on how you can safely bring breath regulation during moments you most need them.
Week 1: Breath Awareness with Full Yogic Breath
Week 2: Sama & Vishama-Vritti Pranayama with Full Yogic Breath
Week 3: Ujjayi Pranayama with Full Yogic Breath
Week 4: Ujjayi Pranayama with Full Yogic Breath
GO BEYOND THE ASANAS WITH NIRJA
Five Elements or Pancha Mahabhoota
According to yogic philosophy, we are all made of five elements and these five elements follow an order: Space, Air, Fire, Water and Earth. This July, let us discover these elements and their related Asanas and stories.
Week 1: Space and Air
Week 2: Fire
Week 3: Water
Week 4: Earth
ALL BEINGS MEDITATION WITH RABIA
All About Pitta
This month the invitation is to sit with and understand the many ways the Ayurvedic dosha Pitta is manifesting in your mind, body and breath. How can we tap into the energy of Pitta to serve our purpose?
Week 1: Noticing, Acknowledging and Accepting the Presence of Pitta
Week 2: Pacifying Pitta Through Pranayama
Week 3: Identifying Purpose and Passion
Week 4: Tapping into Pitta to Serve our Purpose
MEDITATION ON PHILOSOPHY WITH TEJAL
Ishvara Pranidhana Sadhana | Superior Spiritual Consciousness Devotion and Realization
Learning practices to obtain higher intelligence and keenness of mind.
Week 1: Sutra 1.26 Ishwara is the Jagatguru | Learning parts of the whole
Week 2: Sutra 1.27 Pranava is verily Ishwara | Practice for Deep Listening
Week 3: Sutra 1.28 Sadhana for Ishwara | Preparation for complete connection
Week 4: Sutra 1.29 Result of this sadhana | Checking in with Self
SUN SALUTATIONS AND MEDITATION WITH MANOJ
The 4 Brahma Viharas
In the yoga sutras of patanjali, there are 4 brahma viharas, sublime attitudes to cultivate which speaks to the heart of yoga in the community. Building a clear and tranquil mind is key to building a life in society away from our mats, which is fulfilling and one of service.
Week 1: Friendliness towards those who are unhappy
Week 2: Compassion to those who suffer
Week 3: Joy towards the virtuous
Week 4: Impartiality toward wrong-doers
MEDITATION ON PHILOSOPHY WITH TEJAL
Ishvara Pranidhana Sadhana | Superior Spiritual Consciousness Devotion and Realization
Learning practices to obtain higher intelligence and keenness of mind.
Week 1: Sutra 1.26 Ishwara is the Jagatguru | Learning parts of the whole
Week 2: Sutra 1.27 Pranava is verily Ishwara | Practice for Deep Listening
Week 3: Sutra 1.28 Sadhana for Ishwara | Preparation for complete connection
Week 4: Sutra 1.29 Result of this sadhana | Checking in with Self
SCIENCE AND SPIRITUALITY SATSANG WITH ABHA
Bhagavad Gita: Exploring discussions on fear, anxiety, and ego
This month we are going through shloka 4-10 and go through discussion of fear, anxiety and ego.
Week 1: Bhagavad Gita Shloka 4-6
Week 2: Bhagavad Gita Shloka 7
Week 3: Bhagavad Gita Shloka 8
Week 4: Bhagavad Gita Shloka 9
Week 5: Bhagavad Gita Shloka 10
SUMMER SOUND SESSIONS WITH MANOJ
The Sounds of Om
During the first month of practice, we will be connecting to the sound and vibrations of our own voice, as we meet with one another from across the world. By blending mantra and sound together, we will be able to create a feeling of inner harmony, through the use of popular and simple one line mantras used in devotional and yoga practice. Using om as our anchor and the fundamental sound for all of our mantra.
Week 1: The three sounds of Om - Starting our series in the very beginning with the primordial sound of creation, Om. We will break down this sound in 3 parts and complete practice with the accompaniment of harmonium to enhance the feeling of wholeness and unity that this sound provides.

Week 2: Om shanti
Week 3: Om Namah Shivaya
Week 4: Om namo narayana
Week 5: Om gam ganapataye namaha
MONTHLY PRANAYAMA WITH MELISSA
Pranayama for Moving Through Anger
In this month’s pranayama class, Melissa will guide through pranayama tools that cool down the system, particularly when you are moving through anger. Through gentle movement and breath, you will be guided through practices that allow you to move through the sharp, heating, quickness of anger without letting it overcome you.
MONTHLY BIPOC CENTERED REST WITH TEJAL
Practices for Living in Uncertainty
Luxurious rest practice supported by readings from "Love & Rage" by Lama Rod Owens

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SEPTEMBER 2024 - Sensuality & Breath

AUGUST 2024 - Liberation & Resistance

JULY 2024 - Precious Presence

JUNE 2024 - Radical Pride

MAY 2024 - Mental Health & Self Acceptance

APRIL 2024 - Expression & Connection

MARCH 2024 - Here & Now

FEBRUARY 2024 - Allyship & Depth

JANUARY 2024 - Solidarity & Clarity

DECEMBER 2023 - Compassion & Support

NOVEMBER 2023 - Deep Listening & Solidarity

OCTOBER 2023 - Focus & Impermanence

SEPTEMBER 2023 - Shift & Balance

AUGUST 2023 - Calm & Presence

JULY 2023 - Ease & Courage

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