Workshops at the Yoga Center Retreat are in-person (as of now).
You must bring proof of vaccination to attend classes or workshops at The YCR.
All times listed are Central Time.
NOTE: If there is no registration link posted here, the workshop or clinic is not yet open for registration.
You must bring proof of vaccination to attend classes or workshops at The YCR.
All times listed are Central Time.
NOTE: If there is no registration link posted here, the workshop or clinic is not yet open for registration.
Workshops and Clinics
2021 Workshops
Lynn's Birthday Workshop: Right Brain/Left Brain
Saturday, December 4, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
This workshop will include a lot of play and coordination, crossing right and left hemispheres of the brain in the context of yoga and movement. Be prepared to laugh; much of this will be unfamiliar and that's the point. Stimulate neural pathways and enjoy an early celebration of Lynn's 56th birthday. There will be treats!
In Person at The Yoga Center Retreat. Register here.
2022 Workshops
Treat Your Feet
Sunday, February 6, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Most of us have feet that lack mobility and strength, and yet we ask our feet to support the entire body in various ways all day long. Foot mobility and strength is directly linked to common complaints such as bunions, plantar fasciitis, and joint pain in other parts of the body. This two-hour workshop will address some of the common causes of those tight, stiff feet. Improve foot function for healthier feet and a healthier you.
Dress for some simple movement. We will work barefoot, no socks.
In Person at The Yoga Center Retreat.
Happier, Healthier Hips
Saturday, March 19, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Yoga classes often refer to “open hips” but what does that mean exactly? We’ll look at all the ways the pelvis and thigh move in relation to each other and find new ways to stimulate and strengthen the muscles involved. Because having fully functioning hips means more than doing Pigeon or sitting in Lotus. (And yes, we will likely look at Pigeon.)
In Person at The Yoga Center Retreat.
Upper Body Workshop
Saturday, April 23, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
So many yoga poses require strength, mobility and control in the upper body. But if the poses that demand those abilities are out of reach, how do you work toward doing them? We are often told, “just keep trying and it’ll happen.” What if instead, you break down some of these poses, work on your shoulder range of motion, or upper back strength, or spinal mobility, or arm strength? This workshop will look at poses such as Chaturanga, Upward Facing Dog, Side Plank, and Reverse Table. We will dissect poses into smaller components, activate specific parts, and then integrate what we’ve learned into the bigger pose.
In Person at The Yoga Center Retreat.
Upside Down? No. Way!
Friday, May 13, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
What are the skills necessary for Handstand, Headstand, and Shoulderstand? Why does anyone need to go upside down? If you're afraid to go upside down, should you just force yourself to get over the fear?
The fear is usually there because some aspect of the pose is out of your ability at this moment. Rather than try to override the fear, let's break down the three most commonly taught/practiced inversions into their components. By working on what kind of strength is required, where do you need more mobility or more stability, and how do you get there for each one, as ability is acquired, the fear lessens. When the fear is gone, maybe you’ll do a handstand. And maybe not.
This workshop is for all levels. It is geared toward those who are not currently doing inversions for various reasons. You do not have to do any actual inversions to attend this workshop.
In Person at The Yoga Center Retreat.
Lynn's Birthday Workshop: Right Brain/Left Brain
Saturday, December 4, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
This workshop will include a lot of play and coordination, crossing right and left hemispheres of the brain in the context of yoga and movement. Be prepared to laugh; much of this will be unfamiliar and that's the point. Stimulate neural pathways and enjoy an early celebration of Lynn's 56th birthday. There will be treats!
In Person at The Yoga Center Retreat. Register here.
2022 Workshops
Treat Your Feet
Sunday, February 6, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Most of us have feet that lack mobility and strength, and yet we ask our feet to support the entire body in various ways all day long. Foot mobility and strength is directly linked to common complaints such as bunions, plantar fasciitis, and joint pain in other parts of the body. This two-hour workshop will address some of the common causes of those tight, stiff feet. Improve foot function for healthier feet and a healthier you.
Dress for some simple movement. We will work barefoot, no socks.
In Person at The Yoga Center Retreat.
Happier, Healthier Hips
Saturday, March 19, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Yoga classes often refer to “open hips” but what does that mean exactly? We’ll look at all the ways the pelvis and thigh move in relation to each other and find new ways to stimulate and strengthen the muscles involved. Because having fully functioning hips means more than doing Pigeon or sitting in Lotus. (And yes, we will likely look at Pigeon.)
In Person at The Yoga Center Retreat.
Upper Body Workshop
Saturday, April 23, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
So many yoga poses require strength, mobility and control in the upper body. But if the poses that demand those abilities are out of reach, how do you work toward doing them? We are often told, “just keep trying and it’ll happen.” What if instead, you break down some of these poses, work on your shoulder range of motion, or upper back strength, or spinal mobility, or arm strength? This workshop will look at poses such as Chaturanga, Upward Facing Dog, Side Plank, and Reverse Table. We will dissect poses into smaller components, activate specific parts, and then integrate what we’ve learned into the bigger pose.
In Person at The Yoga Center Retreat.
Upside Down? No. Way!
Friday, May 13, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
What are the skills necessary for Handstand, Headstand, and Shoulderstand? Why does anyone need to go upside down? If you're afraid to go upside down, should you just force yourself to get over the fear?
The fear is usually there because some aspect of the pose is out of your ability at this moment. Rather than try to override the fear, let's break down the three most commonly taught/practiced inversions into their components. By working on what kind of strength is required, where do you need more mobility or more stability, and how do you get there for each one, as ability is acquired, the fear lessens. When the fear is gone, maybe you’ll do a handstand. And maybe not.
This workshop is for all levels. It is geared toward those who are not currently doing inversions for various reasons. You do not have to do any actual inversions to attend this workshop.
In Person at The Yoga Center Retreat.
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