Dates:
2022: May 8, January 9
2021: October 24, August 22

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.

Date:
2022: weekends, September 10-October 30, 2022; weekends, January 8-February 27, 2022

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!

Date: Tuesdays, January 4-25, 2022

Angelina offers a fun, confidence-building environment for all. Children will play yoga games to improve flexibility and strength, do short meditations to develop self-awareness and breathing techniques for relaxation. For kids ages 6-11, class is offered at the same time as Hatha for adults.

Space is limited; drop-ins as space allows. A parent or guardian must stay in the studio and may attend the corresponding adult Hatha class.

Dates: Sundays, September 25-October 23, 2022

Join Angelina for 5-Weeks of family bonding and fun! Family Yoga & Mindfulness includes yoga poses, sequences, mindfulness activities, songs, and games for families to do together. Classes also will include some form of quiet relaxation. No yoga experience required for either adult or child(ren).

One adult per family unit must be present, up to two adults are welcome on weekly basis, and the same adult need not be present every time.

Price is for up to 3 attendees; use the Family Pass in the on-line store (link above). If you have additional family members, please purchase a second pass.

Pre-registration required for full series or single session drop-ins (as space allows).

Date: Wednesdays, January 5-February 23, 2022

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.

Whether you’re new to the practice or seasoned, Mel will offer deep guidance and tips to help you feel confident in your practice. Space is limited.

Date: Saturday, January 22 and Saturday, January 29, 2022

Join NAMA Board Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner and Educator Tanja Bungardt-Price for a Deep Dive into Ayurveda. This two-day workshop, you will receive…

Day 1:
-Vata balancing Yoga practice
-Intro to Ayurveda for Yogis (Advanced)
-Ayurveda for Heart Healing
-Pitta balancing/Heart healing Yoga practice
-Nadis, Chakras & Marmapoints & Aromatherapy & Ayurveda

Day 2 (via Zoom for all):
-Pranayama & Ayurveda
-Chanting (Ayurvedic Sound Therapy),
-Gems, Crystals & Color Therapy
-Dinacharyas (Daily Routines) and Food as Medicine
-Intro to cleanses and Panchakarma

Tanja is an E-RYT® 200, YACEP®, NAMA Board Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, Certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor, Panchakarma bodyworker, Educator/CEU provider, Professional member of NAMA, Board member of CAC (Council of Ayurvedic Credentialing), Ayurveda lecturer at University of Arizona Integrative program (IMER), and founding member of Ayurveda Professionals of Arizona (APAA).

Date: Sunday, January 23 and Sunday, January 30, 2022

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 techniques

Pam 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.

Date: Saturday, May 21, 2022

Better balance makes it makes it easier to move and helps prevent injury. It can be learned, challenged and improved, with an overall impact on your daily living and in your yoga practice.

The balance workshop is a 90-minute active class on understanding the 3 major components to balance, both in daily living and on your mat. We will use knowledge shared in the workshop to improve the ability to balance and maintain postural control in static positions. We will discuss and then test our balance using this information.

All ages and abilities can benefit from improved balance so please join us for an afternoon of knowledge, movement, and laughter.

Bring your mat and wear breathable clothing you can move in.

Date:
2022: February 12
2021: September 26

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.

Date: Sunday, November 13, 2022

This is a practicum workshop in which you will learn simple but effective techniques for cultivating optimal diaphragmatic breathing and systematic relaxation. You will also be guided through a basic sequence of practices for establishing a comfortable meditation practice.

In addition to learning the “how” of these practices, you’ll also gain information about why these practices are helpful in managing stress and moving towards more freedom and fulfillment in life. I follow the principal for all yoga practices described in Yoga Sutras 2:46 and 2:47: practice in a comfortable and stable posture with “effortless effort.” Be prepared for an informative and deeply relaxing experience.

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Bill’s spiritual journey began in 1975 when he was initiated into Transcendental Meditation ™, and he has practiced meditation ever since. In 1975 he attended TM teacher training in Switzerland for six months. After a nearly 30-year career teaching in higher education, Bill “retired” in 2015 and moved to the Himalayan Institute (HI), a yoga and meditation retreat center in Honesdale, PA, where he lived, studied, worked, and taught for seven years. He completed his 200-hour YTT in 2015 and 300-hr YTT in 2016. He also completed training as an Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist. In 2021, Bill completed training and became a Certified Vishoka Mediation Teacher (CVMT).

At the HI, Bill worked as a certified biofeedback therapist for the PureRejuv Wellness Center assessing breathing and autonomic nervous system function in hundreds of clients. He has taught anatomy and physiology in the 200 and 300-hour YTT’s at the HI for the past several years. He also taught a “Building Resilience” seminar several times a year as well as yoga classes and workshops in breathing, relaxation, and meditation. Bill is well versed in anatomy and physiology (Ph.D. in exercise physiology and registered nurse), Polyvagal Theory and stress, pranayama, systematic relaxation, meditation, and yoga philosophy contained in the Yoga Sutra and Bhagavad Gita.

Now located in Tucson, Bill is looking forward to integrating into the yoga community in Tucson and teaching as the opportunity arises.

Date: 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 Healing

No yoga experience necessary! 4 CEU hours available for YA RYTs.

Date: Saturday, February 19, 2022

Join Bri for an hour of soft, subtle, gentle stretching movement + 30 minutes of relaxing vibrations from a crystal bowl sound bath. A perfect afternoon.

Date: Friday, November 26, 2021

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.

Date: Sunday, September 18, 2022

Intro to Family Yoga & Mindfulness includes yoga poses, sequences, mindfulness activities, songs, and games for families to do together. Class also includes some form of quiet relaxation. No yoga experience required for either adult or child. One adult per family unit must be present.

Date: 
2022: June 24, March 12
2021: September 18

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.

Date: Saturday, November 19, 2022

Don’t go into this holiday season unprepared!  Ever wonder why the holiday season can be so overwhelming that even at the thought of it we want to run away to a deserted island? You’re not alone – The American Psychological Association found that more people in the United States find their stress increases rather than decreases during the holiday season for a variety of reasons. Familial and ancestral trauma are real and can stay with us for generations; your body knows this all too well. Fortunately, science is on your side and recent studies into Polyvagal Theory and Vagal toning have revealed some very simple nervous system hacks that can break the chains of stress and trauma once and for all.

Date: 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.

Date: 
2022: September 17, July 16, May 14, March 19, January 15
2021: November 13

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*

Date: Saturday, April 23, 2022 & Sunday, April 24, 2022

Restorative yoga is about healing, allowing the body time and space to move into a state of renewal and restoration. All categories of asanas are practiced – backbends, forward bends, side bends, twists and inversions — in a completely receptive manner through the support of bolsters, blankets, straps, blocks.  Each pose is held from 5-20 minutes, giving the body ample time to unwind and move into the state of “rest and digest” for a nourishing yoga experience.

In this 2-day 8 hour training you will learn:

• The difference between Restorative Yoga & Yin Yoga
• The goal and history of Restorative Yoga
• The role of the parasympathetic nervous system in Restorative Yoga
• The poses and props of Restorative Yoga
• How to modify Restorative Yoga poses to work with different body sizes, shapes, abilities
• How to sequence a Restorative Yoga class
• Two complete Restorative Yoga sequences
• How/when to introduce a restorative pose into an active class
• Common teaching obstacles and how to overcome them

Since becoming a YACEP®, Melissa helps other teachers gain the knowledge and tools to share the gift of a restorative practice with others. This workshop is intended for anyone who has completed yoga teacher training, is in the process of completing training, and/or currently is teaching yoga. Yoga teachers who attend are eligible for 8 Continuing Education Units through Yoga Alliance.

Date: 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!

Date: Saturday, November 6 and 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

Date: Friday, May 20, 2022

Join Pamela Wilson for a workshop that covers the basics of an in-home, private Thai Massage. This is an opportunity for couples looking for an intimate form of loving expression, caregivers for those who have chronic pain or sleep issues, and parents who would like to both connect with their kids while providing relief from stress.

Thai Massage is an ancient technique that works both the physical and subtle bodies to relieve stress, fatigue and pain, to provide mobility to joints and muscles and to offer greater range of motion and flexibility. In this 2.5 hour workshop you will be offered basic techniques and then, working with one another, provide gentle massage under Pam’s guidance.

Workshop is limited to 12 students. Partners will practice with each other vs. other students. Singles who register will be paired to practice. Those attending should wear loose, comfortable clothing and expect to give and receive Thai Massage during the workshop.

Date: Saturday, July 23, 2022 and Sunday, July 24, 2022

This 2-day course provides participants with the knowledge and skill required to provide a 60 minute Thai Massage or incorporate Thai Massage technique into their private yoga sessions. Participants will gain insight into the history of the history, technique, sen line understanding, self-care, and business practices. This adaptable sequence will provide the ability to create specific individual experiences whether you will use these skills to incorporate into yoga teachings, to provide one-on-one treatments and more.

All participants will need to demonstrate an ability to provide a safe Thai massage during the training and will be asked to follow safe and ethical practices. A follow-up phone call or video session is included for further mentoring. Upon completion, participants will be given a certification from the Radiant School of Yoga.

14 hours of CEU available to yoga teachers

Themes covered during the Thai Massage Level 1 Certification Course:

• An overview of the history of Thai massage
• Accessing “sen” or energy lines and their correlation to meridian lines and nadis
• Massage techniques & assisted stretches
• Trainees will receive a training manual that contains the postures and movements to create a 60 minute sequence
• Breath work and meditation for sustainability and endurance while facilitating massage and self-care techniques

Limited to 12 students!

Date: 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!

Date: Saturday, April 2, 2022

YOGA FOR YOUR MOOD: Practices to Shift Depression and Anxiety

Don’t stay stuck in a bad mood or thinking that limits you. Not only will these practices shift your mood, but they may change your life as they did for Amy and the thousands of students she has trained. Learn accessible yoga practices that support you and those you serve achieve and sustain emotional wellbeing.

We’ll be meeting the mood and shifting it into balance with yoga breathing, mudras, visual imagery, yoga meditations, mantras and accessible movements. Many of these practices are not taught in regular yoga classes, but 52 of them are available on Amy’s new card deck YOGA FOR YOUR MOOD.

Amy experienced firsthand the relief that yoga can provide and has spent her career helping others who suffer from mood disorders like depression and anxiety. Now, she offers accessible practices to everyone, no yoga experience required.

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Amy Weintraub, MFA, C-IAYT, E-RYT500 is the founder of the LifeForce Yoga® Healing Institute, an acclaimed yoga therapist, and a pioneer in the field of yoga and mental health. Author of the best-selling Yoga for Depression, the new card deck from Sounds True, Yoga for Your Mood: 52 Ways to Shift Depression and Anxiety, and Yoga Skills for Therapists, she teaches and guides thousands of practitioners and therapists around the world. Her Silver Nautilus Award winning novel Temple Dancer was released in 2020.

In 1999 Amy wrote The Natural Prozac, Yoga Journal’s first article addressing yoga and mental health.

Find more about Amy and her workshops, books, and practices at amyweintraub.com.

Date: Saturday, February 19 and Sunday, February 20, 2022

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 today

Since 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.

Dates: 
2022: October 15, August 13, June 18, April 16, February 26
2021: December 11, October 30, August 15

Come join for an hour long beginners yoga session while kittens run around and play. Benefits Southern Arizona Cat Rescue.