Have you been curious about yoga, but hesitated to try it because you don’t think you have a “yoga body”? Would you like to gain more strength and flexibility in a way that works for your body right now, just as it is?

Curvy Yoga was created to help you cultivate a yoga practice that is body affirming and meets you where you are.

People in large, stiff, or inflexible bodies, as well as brand new beginners, can benefit from this gentle practice. We move at a slower pace, using options and props to make each pose work for each body.

We connect with our breath. We learn to appreciate our bodies just a little bit more. All bodies welcome and respected.

When: Sundays for six weeks beginning July 23 (July 23, 30 and August 6, 13, 20, 27) from 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm.

Where: Karen Barker Yoga Studio, 8631 Seminole Trail, Ruckersville VA 22968

Cost: $66.00 for the six-week session

Register: You may sign up online here. Space is limited to 6.

What to bring: a water bottle, and comfortable clothing that allows for movement. There are yoga mats, props, and accessories available, but you are welcome to bring your own mat if you have one and prefer to use it.

Are you curious about the benefits of Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, and Yoga Nidra? Are you seeking stillness, stress reduction, and relaxation?
 
In The Still Side of Yoga series, we will explore the traditions of yoga that ask us to be still.
 
We will release and relax in Restorative Yoga. We will open fascia and find our edge in Yin Yoga. We will be guided on a journey into complete rest in Yoga Nidra.
 
No previous experience with yoga necessary. Mats and yoga accessories provided.

When: Wednesday evenings in July (July 5, 12, 19, 26) from 7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

Where: Karen Barker Yoga Studio, 8631 Seminole Trail, Ruckersville Virginia 22968

Cost: $44.00 for the four-week session

Register: You may sign up online here. Space is limited to 6.

Are you curious about yoga, but reluctant to try a public class? Do you want to learn in a space where it's safe to ask questions, where there is no judgement?
 
Yoga for the Brand New Beginner is a slow-paced series of four classes that focuses on:

• introductory yoga poses made accessible to your body, regardless of your level of strength or flexibility
• yoga class etiquette and terminology
• a brief history of yoga and its many benefits

When: Wednesdays in June (June 7, 14, 21, 28) from 7:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.

Where: Karen Barker Yoga Studio, 8631 Seminole Trail, Ruckersville VA 22968

Cost: $44.00 for the four-week session

Register: You may sign up online here. Space is limited to 6.

What to bring: a water bottle, and comfortable clothing that allows for movement. There are yoga mats, props, and accessories available, but you are welcome to bring your own mat if you have one and prefer to use it.

Beginning Monday, April 3rd, I will be offering classes at a studio space in Ruckersville! I have recently signed the lease and am currently working on preparing the space.

The studio is located on Rt 29, just south of the 29/33 intersection, in the old Ruckersville Barber Shop space. The address is 8631 Seminole Trail.

You can view the April class schedule here. More classes will be added after the Grand Opening on May 21st. More info on that coming soon.

I am so excited about this space and look forward to seeing you there!

Chair Yoga is a great movement practice for anyone who cannot stand or who has difficulty standing for long periods of time, for those who have difficulty getting up/down from the floor, and for anyone who is looking for gentle movement and breath awareness.

I recently offered a free Chair Yoga class on Facebook Live. If you'd like to view the archived video and practice along, you may find it here: Facebook Live Chair Yoga Class.

Feel free to let me know what you think! This was my first live class and i was nervous! But, i learned a lot, enjoyed it, and hope to offer more online classes in the future.