SELF-CARE SUNDAYS & OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS

 **rescheduled to 12/7/25 instead of 11/30/25**  

The deeply rejuvenating and meditative practice of Yoga Nidra is a guided meditation of yogic 'sleep' (NSDR: non-sleep deep rest) that will quiet your mind and relax your body, right down to your innermost center. This practice does not include movement; you will lie down on the floor with support from blankets, bolsters, and whatever you need to feel cozy and comfortable while you follow with your awareness as you are led toward a place of profound relaxation and inner peace - you'll awake from this practice feeling fully refreshed and renewed. 

Expect to be guided verbally to set an intention (sankalpa) then led through a combination of progressive relaxation, breath awareness, body scan, and/or imaginative visualization journeys.  

No meditation experience is necessary!  Room will be warm and dimly lit; dress for comfort. 

Teacher: Sarah Nelson
Class format:  45m class; hybrid format: join in-person at MYC or online via Zoom. Recording is available by request; past recordings are available On-Demand
Cost:  $12 drop in or purchase a class pass (10 classes for $100 or 5 classes for $50)  

Registration:  Pre-registration required; register and pay online at sarahnelsonyoga.com or email sarahlissanelson@gmail.com to pay with cash, check, or Venmo 

 Unwind and rejuvenate with a blissful Friday session of meditation and sound healing, where you can focus on self-care and find inner peace.

Join us for a rejuvenating and relaxing Self Care Meditation + Sound Healing event! Take some time out of your busy schedule to focus on your well-being and recharge your energy. .

Gina's last group offering of 2025, limited spots available.

Bolsters, blankets, and some eye covers are available at the studio to borrow, but you can also bring your favorite blanket or pillow, and we recommend to wear comfortable clothes and bring warm socks.

Guest Teacher: Gina Anayana  
Class Format: 60m workshop; in-person at MYC. Max 15 people per session, once tickets sold out, you will be on the waitlist.
Cost: $30

Registration: Pre-registration required.  Registration here on eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1212-self-care-friday-meditation-sound-healing-tickets-1976358045115

Please message Gina if you have any questions for this event. To know more about your facilitator: https://www.innersensoryhealing.com/meet-gina 

 Deck the Mats! (Holiday Gear Edition) 🧑‍🎄🎄

Get ready to spread some serious holiday cheer on the mat!

Join me for our special Deck the Mats! (Holiday Gear Edition) on December 14th.

Dig out your silliest, ugliest, most sparkly, or most festive holiday attire! This includes: Ugly Christmas Sweaters or Holiday-themed yoga pants or leggings (Ensure your outfit allows for comfortable, safe movement, of course!)

Come flow and be merry!

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Restorative Yoga & Meditation:

This class is an invitation to simply be, exploring the profound wisdom of stillness as a ground for self-discovery and deep rest. Designed for everyone, regardless of experience, the primary focus of this gentle journey inward is meditation.

Each week features a lecture-style meditation designed to help you compassionately observe your true self without judgment. As an added benefit, we'll begin with a few supported restorative poses. These gentle postures will help you find comfort and release in your body, preparing you for deeper stillness. The practice emphasizes listening to your body, using props generously for support, and allowing your breath to be your anchor.

Join us to nurture your entire being and cultivate inner peace.

The meditation theme will vary each week. No prior meditation experience required. 

Teacher: Amber Laskowski
Class format: 60 minutes. In-person at MYC
Cost: $12 drop-in 

Registration: Pre-registration required. Email Amber at amberlsinicki@gmail.com to register. 
Payment options: cash & Venmo @Amber-sinicki 

 MyoYin Yoga is 90 minutes of deep passive stretching in yin yoga stillness combined with soothing self-myofascial massage with therapy balls ('myo' is from 'myofascia': myo = muscle, fascia = connective tissue), ending with a guided yoga nidra meditation during an extended savasana for deep rest.

This class can help you to:

• increase flexibility
• reduce muscle tension
• find freedom in your fascia
• soothe your nervous system
• work on your skill of meditative mindfulness
• feel overall more relaxed and at ease in both body and mind

Expect to learn techniques for self-myofascial release using Yoga Tune Up therapy balls both independent from and in combination with yin postures (poses held passively with little to no effort or movement for between 1-5 minutes each).   Options are always given for all bodies and abilities, and beginners are welcome. 

The room will be warm and dimly lit; dress for comfort.  You're welcome to bring your own therapy balls and yoga props, but some will also be available to borrow or purchase.

Teacher: Sarah Nelson
Class format: 90m event; in-person only at MYC.  
Cost: $15 (sorry no class passes or "first class free" promo)

Registration: Pre-registration required; register and pay online at sarahnelsonyoga.com or email sarahlissanelson@gmail.com to pay cash, check, or Venmo

 Deck the Mats! (Holiday Gear Edition) 🧑‍🎄🎄

Get ready to spread some serious holiday cheer on the mat!

Join me for our special Deck the Mats! (Holiday Gear Edition) on December 14th.

Dig out your silliest, ugliest, most sparkly, or most festive holiday attire! This includes: Ugly Christmas Sweaters or Holiday-themed yoga pants or leggings (Ensure your outfit allows for comfortable, safe movement, of course!)

Come flow and be merry!

~~~

Embodied Yoga & Reiki:

  This class is a gentle journey designed for everyone to refresh their mind and body. In our busy lives, energy can feel scattered or depleted. This is an invitation to gather that energy, gently release what no longer serves you, and invite in a renewed sense of peace and vitality.

This practice blends gentle yoga with the subtle, healing energy of Reiki. Reiki is a gentle, non-invasive therapy involving light hand placement (or hovering hands-off) by the practitioner to promote relaxation, reduce stress, and support your body's natural healing abilities. As part of this experience, Amber will be offering Reiki to each student during the class.

We'll begin with a grounding and intention-setting meditation and a guided self-Reiki session to help you connect with your inner energy. We emphasize listening to your body, using props generously for comfort and release, and connecting with your body and breath.

Come open yourself to this energetic reset and embrace healing and well-being.

Teacher: Amber Laskowski
Class format: 60 minutes. In-person at MYC
Cost: $12 drop-in 

Registration: Pre-registration required. Email Amber at amberlsinicki@gmail.com to register. 
Payment options: cash & Venmo @Amber-sinicki 

 With roots in Ashtanga yoga, we will move through warm ups and create flows, giving you space to move on your own.  The pace of class will build to one breath, one movement, the class can be fast and building heat within the body will make the overall room hot.  Prior yoga experience is helpful but everybody is welcome and encouraged to try!

Teacher: Kelly Roy (guest teacher)
Class format:  60 minute class; in-person only at MYC 
Cost: $12 drop in or purchase a class pass for Kelly's classes (10 classes for $100)

Registration: Pre-registration required; register by email kelly@kellyroyfitness.com; pay with cash or Venmo 

  A Self-Care Sunday Practice 
NO PRIOR YOGA EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.

Calming Holiday Yoga for Everyone.  A peaceful practice that includes gentle Yin yoga stretches and Restorative poses, centering breath work, and guided meditation to set you free from what weighs you down and promote a restful night's sleep.  Props will be used to support the body, and you will have several minutes to explore sensations and relax in each pose.  No prior yoga experience needed. BE SURE TO LET JULIE KNOW IF YOU HAVE ANY REQUESTS! 

Teacher: Julie Pierce

Class format:  60 minute class; in-person at MYC 
Cost: $12 drop-in, or purchase a class pass for Julie's classes (8 classes for $80 or 12 classes for $100).   (Please note that this Self-Care Sunday special event does not qualify for a "first class free" class with Julie.)

Registration:  Pre-registration required.  Register at julieannpierce69@gmail.com and pay at Paypal https://www.paypal.me/yogapeacewithjulie ; Venmo (Business page: Yoga Peace with Julie); CASH App:  $yogapeacewithjulie; or In Person: Credit/Debit Card, Personal Check, and of course Cash 

 A BONUS Self-Care Sunday Practice this month with Julie!
NO PRIOR YOGA EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.

We could all use a little TLC post-Christmas/pre New Year's Eve!  Join Julie for a practice that infuses the mindful movement and breathing that you expect from a yoga class with the targeted musculoskeletal techniques that Physical Therapy has to offer.  This class is designed to address tightness in your hips and lower back, as well as weakness in your "core", that contribute to poor posture, lower back pain, and limited mobility.   

Teacher: Julie Pierce
Class format:  60 minute class; in-person at MYC 
Cost: $12 drop-in, or purchase a class pass for Julie's classes (8 classes for $80 or 12 classes for $100).   (Please note that this Self-Care Sunday special event does not qualify for a "first class free" class with Julie.)

Registration:  Pre-registration required.  Register at julieannpierce69@gmail.com and pay at Paypal https://www.paypal.me/yogapeacewithjulie ; Venmo (Business page: Yoga Peace with Julie); CASH App:  $yogapeacewithjulie; or In Person: Credit/Debit Card, Personal Check, and of course Cash 

 Release & Renew: a New Year's Eve Morning Circle for Closing the Year with Care

Gentle yoga, guided meditation, reflective writing, & henna body art. More details coming soon

Teacher: Amy Phoenix
Class format: 2.5 hour event. In-person only at MYC
Cost: $25 or two class pass credits

Registration:  Pre-registration is preferred and limited to 10/class, but if there’s space, drop-ins are welcome.   Register online at https://amyphoenix.com/yoga or email Amy at arisingphoenixsolutions@gmail.com
Payment options: cash, CashApp, Venmo, and PayPal. 

  Come and join guest teacher Jean Thiele, in the sacred prayer space of the Labyrinth this winter season. The Labyrinth cloth represents our lives and our relationships as we walk with the God of our understanding. 

The winter season is a time of internal reflection, stillness, solitude, silence, and a rekindling of what we value in life. The event will begin with introductions and questions on the labyrinth, then  we’ll  have time to walk the labyrinth and an invitation to share your experience if you choose. 

Teacher: Jean Thiele (guest teacher)
Class format:  2 hour event
Cost: $20

Registration: email Jean at jeanthiele1@gmail.com for more information and to sign up.