EVENTS

special programs, workshops, series

TRANCE DANCE Led By Comma Williams ~ Saturday, July 18, 7:30-9:30pm here!

Ritual trance journeys have been a vital part of shamanic and eastern cultures for thousands of years. Ritual Trance Dance is a moving Journey that brings together the richness of ancient indigenous rituals with innovative modern techniques focused on healing and spiritual evolution. It expands us beyond ordinary reality and probability into expansive Luminous Awareness that moves us into the wisdom and possibilities that exist in the Universe. Ritual Trance Dance uses rhythm and sound and adds movement, a transformational breathing technique and the innovative use of a blindfold/bandanna – together stimulating a deeper trance state from which to communicate with and receive guidance from our Higher Selves and the Universal Source. What you need to bring: your trust in Spirit ~ your intention ~ a willingness to be transformed. $25, or $10 + Pass: 10 Class, Unlimited - Registration in advance is encouraged and appreciated ~ reserve your space here!

YOGA SUMMER CAMP For Adults with Annie Hoffman ~ Monday-Friday, July 20-24, 7-9am

Come home to the body, the breath and our collective body, the earth. This summer's 5-morning yoga flow synthesizes 37 years of Iyengar intelligence in alignment through standing poses with somatic fluid awareness on the floor. Join us for a rebalancing and enlivening of the mental, physical, and spiritual body - appropriate for any body. Register today for 5-Day Series or sign up for Single Classes on the Center’s Event Calendar! Series $150, or $135 with Unlimited membership pass ~ Single Class $35, or $20 + Pass: 10 Class, Unlimited

REIKI Level 1 Certification: Healing For Self And Loved Ones with Devlin O’Malley ~ Saturday, July 25, 1-5:30pm here!

Learn to heal yourself and loved ones with Reiki, a gentle Japanese energy healing technique used in hospitals nationwide to alleviate pain, anxiety and stress. In this class you will learn the basic Reiki principles and history, hand positions, basic energy management, and an introduction to chakras. All participants receive a Level 1 attunement and a Reiki 1 manual. $150 - preregistration required here!

Tibetan Singing Bowl SOUND BATH! led by Ben Anderson ~ Sunday, July 26, 4-5pm ~ here!

Realign your energy centers and clear negativity with the power of sound and singing bowls exciting the crystalline structures throughout various bodily systems. Let the soothing vibrations wash over you and bring harmony to your mind, body, and spirit, as healer and meditation coach Ben Anderson immerses you in transformative sound, intuitively guided to promote deep relaxation and emotional well-being. $25 ~ preregister here!

LENGTHEN, STRENGTHEN & REALIGN YOUR SPINE! Yoga with Anne Curtis ~ Saturday, August 1, 2026, 1-3pm here!

Stiff achy back? Want more ease and freedom in your movements? This 2 hour workshop is designed to help you: ease back pain and build strength in a targeted and appropriate way ~ learn simple techniques to relax, realign & strengthen your spine ~ gain mobility and freedom across your back (and there, in your shoulders and hips) ~ build inspiration for your (short!) daily back care practice ~ explore the underlying principes (the why and how) of mindful back care techniques. We’ll problem-solve in an effective and approachable way to work with common sensitivities and conditions, along with plenty of time for questions. You’ll leave this workshop inspired with several new tools in your toolbox for supporting yourself, and (if you teach yoga) your students. 2 hours Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Credits available. $35, or $15 + Pass: 10 Class, Unlimited, Pre/PostNatal ~ join here!

Live Music! KIRTAN with Shubal Larry Kopp + Friends ~ Saturday, August 1, 7:30-9:30pm ~ Free/Donate

Created by ancient Indian rishis from Vedic mantras, kirtan is a yoga of sound - an evening of beautiful music and heartfelt call-and-response singing. No previous experience is necessary to experience its emotional depth, yet powerful as it is, kirtan is effortless and incredibly enjoyable. Free ~ please make a donation! Shubalananda Larry Kopp has been leading kirtan for many years, having studied with Neem Karoli Baba, Sathya Sai Baba, Karuna Septemberi and Shree Maa. His guitar & harmonium playing and voice of experience gives his kirtan a power and a heartfulness that is shared with all who join in. Find out more here!

The SOUL-FULL SALON hosted by Jeanine Cerundolo ~ Friday, August 7, 7:30-9pm here!

What if kindness were your only map? Where do we find meaning?  What gives life purpose, direction, and depth? What lights us up from the inside out? How do we truly ‘live what matters most’ to us? In the spirit of the old salons—gatherings where people came together to explore ideas that matter—we'll engage in a thoughtful, heartfelt conversation about the beliefs, practices, experiences, and teachings that have shaped our lives. Participants are invited to bring a poem, quote, passage, story, song lyric, or personal insight or anecdotal story that has inspired them and share how it has influenced their perspective, choices, or way of being. In this space, we’ll move from matters of debate to those of discovery. Just as Rilke said, we’ll “live the questions,” leading with curiosity, rather than certainty. Together we’ll get a chance to explore the wisdom that guides us, the questions that continue to call us forward, and the many paths that lead us home to ourselves. $20 or Pass: 10 Class, Unlimited, Pre/Postnatal ~ preregister here...

DHARMA TALK + MEDITATION with Lama Tsering ~ Sunday, August 9, 12-2pm ~ Free/Donation

You’re invited to receive Buddhist teachings (dharma), practice meditation, and experience the relevance and benefits of Buddhist philosophy and meditation in daily life. People of all ages, backgrounds, and beliefs are welcome to this freely offered monthly event ~ donations gratefully accepted. Tsering Ngodup is a lama, or spiritual teacher, authorized to teach by HH ShaMar Rinpoche. He has devoted over 26 years to sharing the religious and spiritual teachings of Tibetan Buddhism in the West. He has traveled across the world, translating and interpreting Buddhist teachings for highly accomplished Tibetan lamas and masters from all four schools of Tibetan Buddhism. He is currently a chaplain at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Yoga of Energy Flow YOGA TEACHER TRAINING with Daniel Orlansky, Andrea Fotopoulos, Chip Hartranft, Jennifer Harvey, Doug Keller, Liz Owen, Jill Rodgers, Josh Summers + Jennifer Yarro ~ 300hr YTT starts August 28 ~ Weekend Immersions open to all start September 12

The Yoga of Energy Flow 300hr Yoga Teacher Training brings all aspects of yoga to deeper levels of experience, understanding, and application, welcoming both working teachers and dedicated practitioners who are ready to go further. If you are a teacher, you will expand your skills, encounter new methodologies, and return to your students with fresh material and renewed inspiration. If you are a practitioner coming for personal growth, you will find your understanding of this ancient art transformed at its roots. Both paths are equally honored here. Over 11 immersive months, you will encounter yoga’s classical philosophy, its therapeutic power, its energetic intelligence, and its most sophisticated methodologies — and carry all of it forward into your life, your practice, and wherever your path leads. Each monthly weekend immersion is thematically focused, carefully curated, and led by a faculty of master teachers. Between gatherings, two live Zoom sessions per month sustain your studies, your practice, and your growing community. This training stands apart: every one of its 270 hours is spent in direct contact with master teachers. That is not a small thing. It is where knowledge becomes wisdom. Upon completion, you will be eligible for the RYT-500 designation: Registered Yoga Teacher at the 500-hour level ~ not simply a credential, but a transformation. Prerequisite: completion of a 200-hour RYT program. Details + registration here!

Introduction To CAPOEIRA! 6 CLASS PASSES Now Available For Kids or Adults/Teens

Start the New Year with a flexible 6-class introduction to Capoeira! Learn the basics of this exhilarating practice, which combines movement, martial arts, and music with a mental health twist. This pass will allow you or yours to attend any 6 Center classes with Contramestre Compasso (Jason Ri, LMHC). $95 for adults/teens here; $75 for kids 6-12 here!

This Fall! THE JOY OF YOGA + MEDITATION In Maine with Anne Curtis + Melissa Carroll at Santosha ~ Wed-Sun, October 14-18

Join Anne and Melissa for four nights on the Carrabasset River for yoga, leaf peeping, creative writing and meditation.  Soak in the beauty and charm of Kingfield, Maine while enjoying 2-3 yoga classes as well as meditation daily.  Reconnect to your creative spark and tap into present awareness with Mindful Writing Workshops with Melissa. Relax and settle into your retreat at the elegant Santosha at Hillholm Estate; enjoy walks by the river, pickleball, tennis, hiking and swimming, as well as the hot tub and sauna on site. Four delicious, wholesome meals featuring fresh, local ingredients daily. Massage and other healing arts sessions available. Details + registration here!

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CAPOEIRA! Kids Age 6-12 with Compasso Jason Ri ~ Fridays, 4-5pm

Get your child moving, learning, making music, building community, and developing resilience, values, and self-discipline in a fun class! Capoeira is a multi-faceted artform - movement, music, martial arts, and fun with an Afro-Brazilian flare! It teaches children to move their bodies, strengthen their spirits, and facilitates community-oriented awareness. CM Compasso (Jason Ri) also incorporates resilience training and aspects of mental health into his classes. Children ages 6 + are welcome to the rolling enrollment, and parents are welcome to participate and help their kids train! More at arlingtoncapoeira.com. $14 drop in, or $120 Kids 10 Pass ~ join here! 

CAPOEIRA! Teens/Adults with Compasso Jason Ri ~ Fridays, 5:30-7pm

Movement, music, martial arts, and community with an Afro-Brazilian flare! Capoeira is a multi-faceted artform that moves our bodies and enlivens our spirits. Adult classes are tailored to your level, and as a community-oriented art form, students help each other grow and develop in skill, not just following instructions.  CM Compasso (Jason Ri) also incorporates resilience training and aspects of mental health into his classes. Teens and adults are welcome to enroll! More at arlingtoncapoeira.com. $20 drop in, or Pass: 10 Class, Unlimited ~ Join here!

Now Hybrid! MEDITATION + Jedi Training with Fez Aswat ~ Sundays, 5-6:30pm ~ In person + livestreaming

Through the practice of mindfulness, or calmly attending to the emergence of each moment, we learn to abide in the present, awakening to the nature of the bodily and mental processes that compose it. This timeless yogic path, developed by the Buddha and accessible to anyone, cultivates equanimity and insight, leading as the mind becomes tranquil and steady toward the freedom of effortless awareness. Join here!

PRENATAL YOGA with Barrett Reinhorn ~ Sundays, 6-7:30pm

Prenatal Yoga is designed for students who are pregnant and have an ongoing practice as well as pregnant students brand new to yoga. Learn practices that build strength, flexibility, calm and focus — all the way through to delivery. We begin class with a ‘check-in' to share with the others how we are doing, which builds a caring community within the group. This class is appropriate for all stages of pregnancy. Single class $25, 4-class Prenatal Yoga pass $80 ~ join here

BABY & ME YOGA with Barrett Reinhorn ~ Thursdays, 10-11:15am

Postnatal yoga classes welcome new moms/parents with infants for a bit of quiet reflective time while building back their strength. Classes specifically focus on creating connection and comfort in the back, chest, abdominals and pelvic floor – all the places that are achy after pregnancy, birth, and life with a newborn! We focus on recovering from birth, but add a little baby yoga into the mix too (especially if the babies are restless!). Parents are welcome with or without their babies, anytime from early postpartum until babies are crawling. Bring a baby blanket for your baby to lie on, and anything else to make you and your baby comfortable (yoga mat, car seat, toy, etc). Attend single classes or buy a discount multi-pass ~ join here

AWARENESS THROUGH MOVEMENT: Feldenkrais with Ruth Knill ~ Thursdays, 11:30a-12:30p ~ In Person & Livestream ~ Join here

The Feldenkrais Method® of somatic learning is a gentle and pleasant way to improve the quality of your movement and your awareness of your embodied self. By engaging with your habits of movement in a supportive, exploratory way, Feldenkrais can help you to discover more comfortable and efficient ways of moving and being. Safe and gentle, yet challenging in surprising and satisfying ways, the material in each class is tailored to suit the needs and interest of the participants. Attend single classes or buy a discount multi-pass ~ join here