SPECIAL EVENTS
Ceremonial Breathwork with Evie O'Connor
Friday, October 24, 6-8pm, $75
Ceremonial Breathwork: a space to travel beyond the mind and traverse the sacred terrain of your body, heart, spirit and soul. a two-hour candlelit journey that weaves together solar and lunar breath practices, an intentional soundscape, intuitively guided meditation, therapeutic touch + deep relaxation.
Together, these practices can facilitate a non-ordinary state of consciousness where emotions, memories and energies can be located and liberated in and through the body and and breath. Conceptual understanding is an essential part of our process as humans, but we cannot get where we want to go with the mind alone-- we also must feel, presence, sense, allow, embody and express. The journey is both up and down: a descent into our humanity and an ascent into our divinity.
Ceremonial Breathwork can supplement, illuminate and deepen your path in yoga, meditation, therapy or coaching, it can also support the integration psychedelic or other peak states, re-parent your inner child, activate your intuitive mind and ultimately, is a space to feel and welcome the full spectrum of your humanity and divinity in whatever form they emerge in the space. No experience needed. Come as you are. Remember all you can be.
Space is very limited to 11 students. Register early to secure your space.
About Evie: the archetypes I resonate most with are teacher and writer; both of which require a requisite commitment of being a forever student. in all of my work, i orient to love as the true alchemist and ultimate refuge. I received my masters in clinical mental health from Naropa University in contemplative psychotherapy and buddhist psychology in 2021. I completed my initial yoga teacher training at Yandara yoga institute in 2013 and have been teaching yoga, intuitive movement and meditation ever since. my work and studies are in devotion to supporting people through the sacred terrain of this life: embodiment, spiritual emergence, addiction, anxiety, alchemy, communication, grief, depression and trauma with its many forms and faces.
I am honored to continue to serve at the altar of love, to walk alongside people through the portals of their pain to the space and grace on the other side.
I am equally devoted to offering my own healing work as I am to mentoring and training others on the ancient path of service so that the medicine we carried into this lifetime can be shared in an integrated, ethical and effective way.
s h i f t: a movement and meditation practice
with Evie O'Connor
Saturday, October 25, 9:30-10:45am
s h i f t: a ceremonial movement + meditation practice created + facilitated by evie marie o'connor; a journey inward through the mediums of yoga, breath, sound, dance, intuitive movement + meditation.
This practice is rooted in the observation that when we shift the world within us, the world around us recalibrates in response. s h i f t is a space for sensitive + intuitive souls to tap into transformative power of community, ritual + devotion; to dance within and between the polarities of feminine and masculine frequencies and co-create a field of coherence that emanates from the heart.
No particular prior experience needed, but familiarity with vinyasa yoga is helpful as well as a willingness to expand your mind + awaken your heart.
innerlight: a restorative + therapeutic yoga class
to brighten the light inside with Evie
Sunday, October 26, 3-4:30, $45
join evie— holistic psychotherapist, ceremonialist, yoga, breathwork + meditation teacher— for a gentle journey down + in to the sacred terrain of the heart. through guided meditation, we will touch in with the seven primary chakras, in a practice of deepening connection with the subtle body through the alchemy of presence, restorative yoga, gentle breath, intuitive teachings + therapeutic touch. no experience needed; only a willingness to open your mind + heart. wear something spacious + comfortable. prepare to lay yourself down, close your eyes to the outside world + be guided on an intuitive journey to the realms within.
Annual Ayurveda Fall Cleanse
with Loren Winters
Kickoff meeting Saturday, November 1, 4-5pm
Cleanse runs Nov. 2-8, $150 early bird / $175 after
Ayurveda is a thousand-year-old health system that uses a wholesome diet and daily routines to prevent disease and promote healing. Twice a year, at the juncture of seasonal change, several days of cleansing are done to give your digestive system, the key source of balanced health, a chance to clear out, refresh, and restore itself. Signs that you could benefit from a cleanse:
lack of pep, sour taste in mouth, gassiness, irregular bowels, weight gain, skin irritations, allergies It is possible to see symptoms such as these clear up in a matter of days on cleanse.
For many years, Loren has guided the OTM community through Ayurvedic seasonal group cleanses. Previous cleanse community members are welcome back as well as those new to the Ayurvedic cleanse! The group format provides real-time insight and input as we go through this transformative experience together.
Asana Evolution: A Deep Dive into Your Yoga Practice
Once monthly SUNDAYS 2:30-4:30pm with Ramsay & Liz
In this six-month series, we will dive deep into different practices and teaching techniques. With a deep appreciation for the classical poses, we will focus on exploring modern variations to discuss and feel their different benefits. As teachers, we believe that cultivating movement literacy is crucial, developing an understanding of why we practice certain variations of poses based on our individual anatomy.
How we move matters. Equally important as teachers and serious students is understanding “the why” behind “the how”. This is crucial to maximizing the benefits and increasing the longevity of your practice
Class format will be 90-minute practice followed by 30-minute discussion. These classes will be offered virtually.
PRICING:
All 6 with recordings $215 ($55 savings)
One off drop ins: $45
Sunday, November 2 “Activating Your Glutes”
Sunday, December 7 “The Core of You: Cultivating a Strong Center”
Sunday, January 11 “The SI Joint: What is It and How to Keep it Happy”
Sunday, February 8 “Backbends for a Modern Body”
Sunday, March 8 “Hip Opening vs Hip Strengthening: Mobility vs Flexibility”
Sunday, April 12 “Sun As 5 Ways… Spice up your Flow”
Neck and Shoulders Stretch and Strength
with Amy
Sunday, November 9, 2:30-4pm, $35
Is your shoulder strength or mobility limited? Do you feel tight with tension or have less range of motion or strength in your shoulders and neck? Does this affect your daily life? Amy is offering the workshop for you!
Join Amy as we explore the vulnerable joints in the shoulders and neck with yoga poses and myofascial release techniques. Learn how to stabilize and strengthen these tender areas while creating more space in the body. Tennis balls and yoga props will be explored. This class is suitable for all levels and will be offered in-studio and on Zoom with a recording available if you register. $35
Restorative Yoga with Zen Shiatsu Bodywork
with Tara Rachel
Friday, November 21, 6:30-8pm, $40
Relax and Restore your Qi (“Chee”) with a calming and supportive sequence based in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The whole class will be done on your back supported by props. As the class winds down, Tara will give each student a sampling of Zen Shiatsu Bodywork.
Tara Rachel is a certified Asian Body Work Therapist. She began studying Shiatsu with her private teacher in Buenos Aires, Argentina from 1997-1999. Since 2000, Tara has studied and is a graduate of the Charles River Institute for Healing and Inner Arts. From 2001-2006, Tara taught a Qi Flow Yoga Class at Charles River Institute – which combines yoga and the meridian system.
The class is limited to 6 students so you can each experience Zen Shiatsu.
Unlocking Vitality: Pelvic Floor Anatomy & Asana
Sunday, November 23, 3-4:30pm, $40
Melissa Brandon, PT, DPT, RYT is a yoga teacher and local physical therapist who specializes in the treatment of the trunk, pelvis, and pelvic floor muscles for both men and women. Her 90-minute, three-part workshop, for all people and all genders, is both educational and experiential.
Part 1: Pelvic floor anatomy & function
Part 2: Yoga for pelvic floor relaxation
Part 3: Yoga for pelvic floor strength
You will discover:
How posture and breathing impact the pelvic floor muscles
How hip and lumbar spine mobility play a role in pelvic floor function
Yoga for lengthening tight pelvic floor muscles and strengthening weak muscles
You will also:
Banish the taboo, unknowns, and mysteries around the pelvic floor
Discover the fundamentals of stress regulation for your pelvic floor
Learn if practicing Mula Bandha is right for you
Practice mindfulness to help map this area of your body
