EVENTS: special programs, workshops, series

TODDLER + ME YOGA with Ana Baumgart Schreck ~ Sunday, November 9, 10:15-11:15am

Toddler + Me Yoga is a fun class for one child (ages 1-3) and one adult (parents, grandparents, and caregivers are welcome). TMY starts with a mindful moment, then explores calming breath exercises and yoga poses everyone can try, and ends with lying down with blankets for quiet relaxation. Toddlers will learn responsibility by helping to set up and put away yoga props. Adults (parents, grandparents, caregivers) are welcome without kids if they want to learn how to bring yoga to their toddlers at home. Expect animal poses with noises, poses for toddlers and adults to do together, and some quiet time as well. All bodies are welcome, as are beginners - no yoga experience necessary! $25, or Pass: Pre/Postnatal ~ spaces limited ~ reserve yours here!

DHARMA TALK + MEDITATION with Lama Tsering ~ Sunday, November 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

BACK TO KINDERGARTEN! A Playshop For Adults Young & Old with Norie Mozzone ~ Saturday, November 22, 1-4pm

Is it time for a break from the everyday, from your “To Do” list and the endless barrage of all the things that may be causing feelings of overwhelm and disconnection? Would you like to experience sensations of safety, agency, ease, and connection? Join Expressive Arts Therapist Norie Mozzone as we return to nostalgic childhood rituals to co-regulate our nervous systems. Together, we’ll board a time machine and share a few hours in community for Show & Tell, Story Time, Create Time, Snack Time, and of course, Nap Time. The playshop is open to anyone over 18  who would enjoy giving themselves the afternoon to savor being nourished and nurtured with practices from times that may have felt simpler. $45, or $30 + Pass: 10 Class, Unlimited, Pre/Postnatal ~ spaces limited ~ join here!

COMING HOME TO BODY, BREATH + MIND: Grounding Yoga + Meditation with Annie Hoffman ~ Saturday, November 22, 4-6pm

How do we practice an experience of grounding in the midst of turbulence? If all life is change and impermanence, is it still possible to surrender to the heart of loving kindness? Join master teacher Annie Hoffman for an in-depth experience of grounding yoga and meditation in this, the third of 4 monthly Saturday afternoons gathering the yoga sangha together this fall. All are welcome and warmly invited to join! $35, or $20 + Pass: 10 Class, Unlimited, Pre/Postnatal - join here!

MOVEMENT, RHYTHM & VOICE! Full-Body Energy Release with Sophie Leurent + Matthrew Macys ~ Saturday, November 22, 7:30-9pm ~ Tonight's Theme is GRATITUDE

Movement, Rhythm & Voice is a guided and holistic experience that invites participants to transform through symbolic movement, voice, and the power of rhythm, propelled by live drumming. This workshop invites participants on a full-body, heart-opening journey to awaken energy, release tension, and reconnect with themselves, with others, and with the pulse of life. Open to all bodies and all levels, this guided practice blends dance, rhythmic walking, yoga, martial arts, cardio, and voice into one vibrant, healing experience. Wear what feels good: comfortable clothes, barefoot, non-slip socks, or sneakers. Email Sophie to join, or pay at the door!

PSYCHEDELIC MEDICINE: A Meetup with Sasha Teter & Cliff McGann ~ Sunday, November 23, 3-5pm ~  Join here!

Since 2016, a welcoming group of psychedelic therapists, clinical trial participants and those new to the field have been meeting to discuss the evolving landscape of psychedelic medicine. We meet monthly to explore the historic, traditional and modern use of psychedelic medicine for the purpose of growth and universal connectivity. We discuss how to integrate this medicine in a way that honors tradition while also understanding the legal issues and science supporting its efficacy. Everyone is welcome and our attendees include psychedelic therapists, researchers, clinical trial participants along with folks with limited knowledge who want to learn more in an open and supportive environment.

Tibetan Singing Bowl SOUND BATH led by Ben Anderson ~ Saturday, December 6, 4:30-5:30pm

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!

Live Music! KIRTAN with Shubal Larry Kopp + Friends ~ Saturday, December 6, 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!

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

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, starting today!

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!

PRENATAL YOGA with Barrett Reinhorn ~ Sundays, 6-7:30pm ~ In Person & Livestreaming

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

OmDRUM: A Welcoming Circle ~ Pasha Cohen ~ Mondays, 7:30-8:30pm ~ In Person

Join professional percussionist and teacher Pasha Cohen for a lively weekly drum circle. We’ll explore together how to use the Drum as a tool for meditation and self-healing, sampling African and Western styles of hand drumming. All ages and levels of experience are welcome in OmDrum’s judgment-free space. Bring a drum if you have one, or rent one from Pasha…and if you have any friends who might like to try drumming, please tell them about it! $20 or Pass ~ $5 drum rental ~ register here

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

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