Barefoot Studio Public Events & Workshops
Barefoot Studio events and workshops are open to all! Come explore, grow, and connect.
- Food Drive Hatha
- Friday, November 26 / 9-10 a.m. / 3 canned goods
- What a deal! Three (3) canned goods for the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona gets you an awesome Hatha yoga session with Bri.
You must reserve in advance as space is limited for this in-person only event. Please bring your canned goods to class.
- Meditation Challenge
- Starts Friday, November 26 / $30 per person
- Join us the day after Thanksgiving to kick off the 30 day meditation challenge! Attend from home via livestream or in person.
After the kickoff, we’ll be in studio and livestreaming December 5, 12, and 24. All other daily sessions will be livestreamed. Whether you’re new to meditation or seasoned, come for daily guidance, the camaraderie of the group, and tips. You will have support along the way! At the end of 30 days, you can expect to feel grounded and confident in your meditation practice.
Why meditate? According to Mayo Clinic, meditation can give you a sense of calm, peace and balance that benefits both your emotional well-being and your overall health. These benefits don’t end when your meditation session ends. Meditation helps carry you more calmly through your day and may help you manage symptoms of certain medical conditions.
The first 30 participants will receive a meditation-themed gift bag at the start of the series. Those who complete 30 days and share at least one social media post tagging #BarefootStudioTucson and the #MeditationChallenge will be entered into a drawing for a Barefoot Studio swag bag with a meditation pillow and Spirit’s Child gift certificate.
Daily sessions will be led by Mel, Melissa, Sara, and Yvonne.
- Ecstatic Dance
- Friday, December 3 / 6-8 p.m. / $30 per person
- Ecstatic Dance is a Freeform Conscious Dance that empowers people of all shapes, sizes, and backgrounds to freely express themselves. The liberating atmosphere creates a melting pot of acceptance, and the fearlessness with which others move gives newbies permission and courage to dance without inhibition. As soon as you enter the space, you are invited to let go of judgements and expectations, and allow yourself to feel your emotions, sensations, body, mind, and spirit. We come together for the joy of moving and dancing together. This means that some people come for exercise, some for social connection, and some to use the dance as a form of therapy, emotional catharsis, spiritual practice, or prayer. Whatever your reason for wanting to move, you are welcome at Ecstatic Dance.
Because this is a safe space for movement and expression, we do request that you follow the three main guidelines: no shoes (and wear comfy clothes!), no booze (or any other drugs), no talking (body language only!). All freedom of expression is welcomed, and there is no ‘right and wrong’ here. Trust in the journey and move through everything that arises. You are not required to participate in any part of this which does not feel alive for you. It is completely ok to sit/rest/observe at any time. Most importantly: bring an open mind, a curious spirit, and a body ready to dance!
- Yoga with Kittens for SACR – 1st Session
- Saturday, December 11 / 1-2 p.m. / $20
- Come join us for an hour long beginners’ yoga session while kittens run around and play! All proceeds to Southern Arizona Cat Rescue (https://sacatrescue.org/).
- Yoga with Kittens for SACR – 2nd Session
- Saturday, December 11 / 2:30-3:30 p.m. / $20
- Come join us for an hour long beginners’ yoga session while kittens run around and play! All proceeds to Southern Arizona Cat Rescue (https://sacatrescue.org/).
- 200 Hour Training
- Weekends, January-February, 2022 / $2895 per person
- At Barefoot Studio, we are in our 9th year of training future yoga teachers and individuals who want to focus on expanding their own yoga practice. Whether you plan to register as a Yoga Alliance RYT® 200 teacher or focus on using the lessons to transform your life, our highly skilled experts will guide you on your personal journey. We will be exploring:
*Anatomy and Physiology
*Asana (pose) breakdown
*Asana (pose) adjustments and modifications
*Movement transitions
*Gentle, Hatha, Yin, Vinyasa/Flow, Chair, and Wall work
*Yoga philosophy
*Meditation techniques
*Yoga Nidra
*Yama and Niyama
*Ayurveda
*Pranayama (breathwork)Includes an unlimited monthly membership at the studio (Jan.-Feb.)
Member Discounts | Payment Plans | Limited Number of Karma Yoga (Work Trade) Seats are Available.I am very grateful to the teachers involved in Barefoot Studio’s teacher training.
Feel free read more about them and program at https://barefootstudio.yoga/200-hour-training/or CALL!
- 12 Tone Crystal Bowl Sound Bath
- Sunday, January 9 / 2-3 p.m. / $20
- Sweat pants, pajamas…wear whatever you like. Close your eyes. Body part by body part, feel yourself relax. Become immersed in waves of echoing sounds that wash away stressful thoughts and tension. Join Brianna for an hour you won’t soon forget.
In-Studio only…These vibrations don’t translate well over zoom.
- Puppies and Poses
- Saturday, January 15 / 1-2 pm / $20
- What’s not to love? 🐾
Come join us for an hour long beginners’ yoga session while puppies run around and play! All proceeds to Pathways for Paws (www.pathwaysforpaws.com/).
*human attendees age 14 and up, please*
- A Deep Dive Into Yin Yoga
- Sunday, January 23 & Sunday, January 30 / 7:30-5 pm / $225
- Join Pamela Wilson (formerly Ronstadt) for a deep dive into Yin Yoga, a slow, deliberate practice that explores the edges where resistance arises. The resistance may be physical, but we also will notice and honor other edges, such as the emotional and psychological. On a physical level, yin yoga targets and affects connective tissues, which include fascia, ligaments, joints, cartilage, and bones. All tissues need exercise to maintain optimal health, and these deeper tissues are no exception. Yin yoga stresses let us exercise them safely.
In single-day sessions on consecutive weekends, you will learn…
-information about the philosophy and practice of yin yoga
-the difference between yin and yang styles of yoga
-the concepts of tension and compression and how tension can arise from a variety of causes
-an awareness of the wide range of anatomical human variation
-fundamentals of energy, including the meridians
-detailed instructions for practicing / guiding others in common yin yoga asanas
-modification techniquesPam will lead participants in a yin yoga practice each day of the workshop. An E-RYT® 500, Pam is a passionate yogi who has taught over 10,000 hours both internationally and domestically. She brings a deep respect for the practice and a gentle, compassionate heart to all of her endeavors.
This workshop is intended for ALL practitioners who want to learn about / expand their yin yoga practice; you do NOT have to be a yoga teacher. Yoga teachers who attend are eligible for 18 Continuing Education Units through Yoga Alliance.
Also available through two-way livestreaming.
- Yoga Philosophy Fundamentals
- Saturday, February 19 & Sunday, February 20 / 7:30-5 pm / $225
- Join Melissa for a two-day exploration of the fundamentals of yoga philosophy. In this session, we go beyond asana (postures) and uncover what some of the major yogic texts tell us about the broader practice of yoga. You will learn…
-definition(s) of yoga and other key terms
-key dates and ideas associated with yoga philosophy
-the blueprint that key yoga texts offer for living life, including how to practice yoga and interact with the world around us
-ethical precepts of yoga and how we may incorporate them todaySince becoming a YACEP®, Melissa enthusiastically introduces students to Patanjali and other texts. She honors the history while offering a modern, western world perspective. As a result, her students apply many of the philosophical lessons to their everyday lives.
This workshop is intended for ALL practitioners who want to learn about / expand their knowledge of Yoga Philosophy; you do NOT have to be a yoga teacher. Yoga teachers who attend are eligible for 18 Continuing Education Units through Yoga Alliance.
Also available through two-way livestreaming.
Past Public Events & Workshops
- Intro to Ayurveda
- Saturday, November 6, 2021
- Ayurveda, often called the Science of Life, is the sister practice to Yoga. In this workshop, NAMA board-certified Ayurvedic practitioners Tanja Bungardt-Price and Bill Price will share how to achieve and maintain a vibrant and joyful state of health by applying the basic principles of Ayurveda to your daily routine. You will complete a questionnaire to learn more about your dosha (mind-body personality), learn how to recognize and address life patterns that cause imbalances, and explore how to use food as medicine.
No yoga experience required. 2 CEU hours available for NCBTMB massage therapists and for YA RYTs.
- Day Retreat at Catalina State Park
- Sunday, November 7, 2021
- Time in nature brings about healthy changes in our bodies, including reduced stress, improved immunity, and symptom relief for common health issues. Contemplation techniques help us release our tendency to fall into habitual thought patterns and get caught up in the modern world’s demands. Nature + Contemplation = Peace
Melissa and David will treat you to…
*A walk or two in nature
*Journaling and/or Sketching
*Pranayama (breathing techniques)
*Guided Meditation
*Nature Sound HealingNo yoga experience necessary! 4 CEU hours available for YA RYTs.
- Ultimate Weekend Retreat
- Saturday, November 6, 2021
Sunday, November 7, 2021 - ULTIMATE WEEKEND RETREAT SPECIAL: This reservation link registers you in the Intro to Ayurveda-What’s Your Dosha workshop on November 6 and the Day Retreat at Catalina State Park on November 7. The price reflects a discount on each workshop’s individual purchase price!
See individual workshop descriptions for details
- Restore & Renew
- Sunday, October 17, 2021
- As we head into Fall and Winter, it’s important to take time for yourself … to slow down, deeply rest, and support your immune system. Restore and Renew encourages deep relaxation. You will hold poses for longer periods of time with props supporting you completely. Enhance your body’s natural rest and digest functions, re-balance your nervous system, and foster physical, mental, and emotional benefits. This practice will leave you feeling blissed out with a deep-seated sense of peace and renewal.
No yoga experience necessary!
- Yinspirations
- Sunday, October 3, 2021
- Deepen your Yin practice while supporting your mind, body, and spirit through positive affirmations.
During this two hour workshop, you will dive into a life-changing practice of gratitude and manifestation by working with positive affirmations. Learn how to create your own and enjoy an extended yin practice interwoven with guided affirmations.
Bring a journal to write down any inspirations that you receive!
- Breaking Down Challenge Poses
- Sunday, September 26, 2021
- This fun and dynamic workshop will teach you how to approach your challenge pose(s) with greater confidence. Whether it’s fallen triangle, crow, or some other pose, Amanda will break down each asana into smaller parts so you understand what each part is supposed to do. She’ll also provide variations, including prop usage, to make each pose more accessible.
Bring a playful spirit and willingness to explore, laugh, and be inspired!
If you have your own props, please bring them.
- Healing Cacao Ceremony
- Saturday, September 18, 2021
- Cacao is a potent medicine for mind, body, and spirit. It’s a superfood and also holds the energetics of a grounding, heart-centered journey. Whether you are new to the Cacao experience or a familiar friend, this Healing Ceremony will bring you out of the thinking mind and into your heart.
After enjoying a deliciously prepared ceremonial Cacao drink, you will be serenaded into a meditative state by the sounds of crystal singing bowls. Then, in deep meditation, you will go on a journey of the mind through guided visualization and supported by the life-force energy of Reiki.
- 12 Tone Crystal Bowl Sound Bath
- Sunday, August 22, 2021
Sunday, October 24, 2021 - Sweat pants, pajamas…wear whatever you like.
Close your eyes. Body part by body part, feel yourself relax. Become immersed in waves of echoing sounds that wash away stressful thoughts and tension.
Join Brianna for an hour you won’t soon forget.
In-Studio only…
These vibrations don’t translate well over zoom.
- Yoga with Kittens
- Sunday, August 15, 2021
Saturday, October 30, 2021 - Come join for an hour long beginners yoga session while kittens run around and play.
Choose one of two sessions.
Benefits Southern Arizona Cat Rescue.
- Puppies and Poses
- Saturday, November 13, 2021
- What’s not to love? 🐾
Come join us for an hour long beginners’ yoga session while puppies run around and play!
All proceeds to Pathways for Paws (www.pathwaysforpaws.com/).
*human attendees age 14 and up, please*
- Yoga with Kittens
- Sunday, August 15, 2021
Saturday, October 30, 2021 - Come join for an hour long beginners yoga session while kittens run around and play.
Choose one of two sessions.
Benefits Southern Arizona Cat Rescue.
- Yoga with Kittens
- Sunday, August 15, 2021
Saturday, October 30, 2021 - Come join for an hour long beginners yoga session while kittens run around and play.
Choose one of two sessions.
Benefits Southern Arizona Cat Rescue.
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