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.

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 red 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

Thursdays:   9:30am-10:45am          gentle yoga and meditation         w/Ronly

Thursdays:     6:30-8pm                     mindfulness lab (1/10-3/7) .        w/Keri Pederson

Saturdays:    9:00am-10:15am         mindful flow         all levels           w/Ronly

Saturdays:   10:30am-11:45am       yoga basics           beginning         w/David Seborer

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.

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.

yoga basics:

This class is great for newbies or those wanting to refresh the basics. We will explore the fundamentals of standing and sitting postures to bring oniques to bring healing to our bodies and minds. Students will be introduced to yoga postures through careful step-by-step descriptions and demonstrations.

mindfulness lab:

8-week series
Thursdays 6:30pm-8:00pm Jan.10th, 2019-March 7th, 2019. (No class on 2/21)
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 her husband and young son.

Investment: $200
Register by 1/4/19  You can sign up by paying through paypal under tuition button below.

Spring Mindfulness Lab will run 4/18-6/6. Thursdays, 6:30-8pm

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