Upcoming Workshops and Events
Summer Solstice 108 Celebration
Location: Radiance Yoga in Old Town Alexandria
Date: June 21, 2019
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
Cost: $20 (for a local charity)
Kick off the summer with several Radiance teachers and salute the sun with 108 Sun Salutations! The celebration of 108 Sun Salutations is traditionally held at the changing of the seasons: The Summer Solstice, Fall Equinox, Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox.
Why 108?
108 is a number that holds great significance in India. In Ayurvedic Medicine, there are said to be 108 energy lines converging to form the heart chakra. In Sanskrit, there are 54 letters in the alphabet, each having a masculine (Shiva) and a feminine (Shakti), totaling 108 alphabetic representations. There are even 108 stitches on a baseball!
Why the Summer Solstice?
The Summer Solstice is the longest daylight day of the year. At the Summer Solstice, the sun reaches its highest point in the sky, symbolizing light, intensity, renewal and inspiring us to reach our highest potential.
Do I have to do all 108?
Of course not! Like any yoga practice, take what you love and leave the rest! Find your flow: Do 1 Sun Salute, do 2, take a siesta in Child's Pose, and then meet back up with us when you're ready!
Join us in welcoming the first day of summer, and the longest day of the year!
*All proceeds will go to a local charitable organization.
Location: Radiance Yoga in Old Town Alexandria
Date: June 21, 2019
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
Cost: $20 (for a local charity)
Kick off the summer with several Radiance teachers and salute the sun with 108 Sun Salutations! The celebration of 108 Sun Salutations is traditionally held at the changing of the seasons: The Summer Solstice, Fall Equinox, Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox.
Why 108?
108 is a number that holds great significance in India. In Ayurvedic Medicine, there are said to be 108 energy lines converging to form the heart chakra. In Sanskrit, there are 54 letters in the alphabet, each having a masculine (Shiva) and a feminine (Shakti), totaling 108 alphabetic representations. There are even 108 stitches on a baseball!
Why the Summer Solstice?
The Summer Solstice is the longest daylight day of the year. At the Summer Solstice, the sun reaches its highest point in the sky, symbolizing light, intensity, renewal and inspiring us to reach our highest potential.
Do I have to do all 108?
Of course not! Like any yoga practice, take what you love and leave the rest! Find your flow: Do 1 Sun Salute, do 2, take a siesta in Child's Pose, and then meet back up with us when you're ready!
Join us in welcoming the first day of summer, and the longest day of the year!
*All proceeds will go to a local charitable organization.
Fall AcuYin Bliss for the Lung and Large Intestine
Location: Radiance Yoga in Old Town Alexandria
Date: October 25, 2019
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
Cost: $60 Early Registration by Oct 18. $70 after.
AcuYin Bliss for the Lung and Large Intestines Meridians is a two-hour workshop, which includes 60 minutes of a focused Yin Yoga practice followed by a balancing (optional) ear acupuncture treatment received during a 50 minute Savasana.
The spirit of the Lung, which is most active in the Fall is responsible for animal wit, embodied knowing and sensation. It is closely related to the Autonomic Nervous System, the sensory receptors – especially the primitive touch responses of the skin and the interior sense receptors of the visceral organs. Emotional and physical symptoms of an imbalance include stress related skin problems, chronic tension and pain, clouded mind, asthma and obsessions, depression and anxiety.
Yin Yoga is a practice where one holds asanas or poses for anywhere between three to five minutes working into the deep connective tissues of the body increasing mobility and flexibility in the joints. This practice works with the Meridian energy lines of the body by unlocking the fascia. Physically this workshop will focus on opening the shoulders, neck and upper back.
Ear Acupuncture has a long history of use in China and is a complete medical system in Chinese Medicine. It was mentioned in the most famous of ancient Chinese medical textbooks, “The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine.” In modern times, auricular therapy has been shown to stimulate the release of endorphins, the body's own feel-good chemicals. Your Savasana will include one or two acupuncture needles in each ear. These auricular points help to alleviate stress and anxiety while aiding to balance one’s energy.
Location: Radiance Yoga in Old Town Alexandria
Date: October 25, 2019
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
Cost: $60 Early Registration by Oct 18. $70 after.
AcuYin Bliss for the Lung and Large Intestines Meridians is a two-hour workshop, which includes 60 minutes of a focused Yin Yoga practice followed by a balancing (optional) ear acupuncture treatment received during a 50 minute Savasana.
The spirit of the Lung, which is most active in the Fall is responsible for animal wit, embodied knowing and sensation. It is closely related to the Autonomic Nervous System, the sensory receptors – especially the primitive touch responses of the skin and the interior sense receptors of the visceral organs. Emotional and physical symptoms of an imbalance include stress related skin problems, chronic tension and pain, clouded mind, asthma and obsessions, depression and anxiety.
Yin Yoga is a practice where one holds asanas or poses for anywhere between three to five minutes working into the deep connective tissues of the body increasing mobility and flexibility in the joints. This practice works with the Meridian energy lines of the body by unlocking the fascia. Physically this workshop will focus on opening the shoulders, neck and upper back.
Ear Acupuncture has a long history of use in China and is a complete medical system in Chinese Medicine. It was mentioned in the most famous of ancient Chinese medical textbooks, “The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine.” In modern times, auricular therapy has been shown to stimulate the release of endorphins, the body's own feel-good chemicals. Your Savasana will include one or two acupuncture needles in each ear. These auricular points help to alleviate stress and anxiety while aiding to balance one’s energy.
- Please be sure to eat prior to our class.
- Class size is limited.
- Past workshops have sold out.
- Register early to guarantee a spot.
- Patients who are pregnant, have a pacemaker or heart condition, have a seizure disorder, or those with a bleeding disorder or taking blood thinners should discuss this with Jodi before proceeding with acupuncture.