The mission of HERE yoga & mindfulness center is to support students in cultivating an awakened presence within a caring and inclusive community. The classes we offer emphasize the inner yoga arts. Meditation, pranayama and self-reflection are integrated with yoga’s physical practice. It is our highest priority to create a safe and supportive space for each student’s journey and growth.
I believe the yoga postures (asanas) are a gateway to bringing the mind into calm awareness. Classes weave together the asanas with breathing techniques called pranayama, meditation, and Ayurvedic wisdom.
NEW STUDENT SPECIAL: FIRST 3 CLASSES- $30
Location:
HERE is located at the Open Space. The Open Space for Arts & Community is located at 18870 103rd Ave.SW. Turn west off the highway at 188th St. Make your first left at 103rd ave. just past Sawbones. Go to the very end of 103rd. Park in the main parking lot, by the big O sculpture and enter through the main entrance.
Walk the grey squared carpet through to the atrium, turn right, then turn right again and go through door straight ahead past the room with couches, then through door on the left to go up the stairs. Yes, it will be a fun maze to go through the first time!
Schedule for HERE:
Mondays: 8:30am-9:45am mindful flow all levels w/Ronly
Tuesdays: 9:30am-10:45am mindful flow all levels w/Ronly
Tuesdays: 6:30-7:45pm Beginning yoga for every body w/ Darie
Thursdays: 9:30am-10:45am gentle yoga and meditation w/Ronly
Thursdays: 6:30-8pm mindfulness lab (1/23/20-3/12/20) w/Keri
Saturdays: 9:00am-10:15am mindful flow all levels w/Ronly
Holiday Closure: December 16-27,2019
& no class w/ Dari, Tuesday eve, 12/31.
Description of Classes:
mindful flow:
This class integrates mindfulness with the asana practice. This means we flow from one pose to the next slowly and deliberately with keen interest and care. We pause throughout class to notice the effects the movement has on the mind and body and to adjust appropriately. Sometimes music is used to help enliven our inner graceful dancer while at other times we simply flow with the breath. All levels are welcome, but some introductory experience with yoga is recommended.
Beginning Yoga for Every Body:
If you’re curious about Yoga or it’s been a while since you’ve tested your body’s flexibility, this class will allow you to discover the benefits of Yoga while moving at your own pace. Each session includes adaptations to the varied movement, supporting a diversity of body types and skill levels.
Dari Haffie is a certified yoga instructor, physical therapist assistant and dancer. To help students explore the possibilities within their bodies and mind, she draws from her background in anatomy and physiology and over 25 years of teaching.
yoga bliss:
The overriding intention of this class is to release and let go of stress in the mind-body and connect with our deep well-being of unconditional love. In service to this intention, the class will draw from these elements: restorative yoga, yin yoga, pranayama, music, essential oils, poetry, yoga nidra…and who knows what else might spontaneously get woven in! All abilities welcome.
yoga & meditation:
This class is a great entry level yoga and meditation class. We practice sitting, standing, lying and movement based meditation. The movement is slow and simple and is accompanied by breath awareness and practices.
mindfulness lab:
8-week series
January 23rd-March 12th
Instructor: Keri Pederson
In this experiential 8 week course you will learn simple, yet very effective ways to better handle stress and difficulty, while also opening up to joy, gratitude, calm and connectivity. You will gain a deeper understanding of your mind, body and emotions and how they interrelate. You will learn practices for a lifetime to skillfully navigate through life’s ups, downs, and in-betweens.
The 8 week mindfulness series will cover:
Mindfulness of breath and body
Simple mindful movement
Practical mindfulness throughout the day
Navigating thoughts & emotions with mindfulness
Practices to nurture kindness and compassion
Mindfulness in communication and relationship
Keeping the practice alive
Keri Pederson began practicing mindfulness and meditation in 1998, and completed a four year teacher training program through Spirit Rock and the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, MA. She leads mindfulness groups and offers classes and retreats through Seattle Insight. Keri also works in elder-care and lives on Vashon with her husband and young son.
$75 + Dana for teacher (Dana is putting generosity into practice by donating what you are able) REGISTER BY JANUARY 15TH, 2020 BY USING TUITION BUTTON BELOW FOR “MINDFUL LAB”
TUITION:
PRIVATE CLASSES:
1 hour customized practice: $80
1.5 hour practice: $110
2 or more privates/week: $70/hour
2-5 people private class: $100
6-15 people private class: $150
