Workshops & Events
Interested in a special workshop or event that we're hosting? Here's what we have coming up. Click on the event for more information. Check back often to see what's up next!
Crystal Singing Bowls
Monthly Event
3rd Friday of every month
6:00 - 7:15pm
$20
$80 - 5 session bundle
Join Chris McLaren with Divine Energy Works for this amazing crystal singing bowl experience. As the bowls resonate, they stimulate the corresponding chakras and auric field with sonic waves. These vibrations help balance the chakras by helping energy to flow more freely. When our energy is free-flowing, we are more relaxed, grounded and healthy. Our body heals faster and we are better able to deal with life's challenges.
Bring your yoga mat, any props to keep your comfortable, and prepare to relax and enjoy the beautiful sounds.
3rd Friday of every month
6:00 - 7:15pm
$20
$80 - 5 session bundle
Join Chris McLaren with Divine Energy Works for this amazing crystal singing bowl experience. As the bowls resonate, they stimulate the corresponding chakras and auric field with sonic waves. These vibrations help balance the chakras by helping energy to flow more freely. When our energy is free-flowing, we are more relaxed, grounded and healthy. Our body heals faster and we are better able to deal with life's challenges.
Bring your yoga mat, any props to keep your comfortable, and prepare to relax and enjoy the beautiful sounds.
Qigong for Health & Happiness
6 week Series
June 19th, 26th,
July 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st
*no July 3rd
9:00-10:00am
Investment: $75
Qigong, the art of working with the body's energy, originated in China over 3000 years ago. In ancient times, the healing benefits of Qigong were kept secret by the ruling class. Common peasants were prohibited from practicing because of the extraordinary health benefits and spiritual development. Thankfully, Qigong made its way into the world and we are able to benefit from this wonderful healing practice.
There are several types of Qigong: medical, martial and spiritual. In this class, we will practice medical and spiritual Qigong to heal the body and energize the spirit. Through gentle movement and stretching, we release stagnant and stuck Qi so it can circulate more freely in the body. Using breath, intention and attention, we will guide the Qi through our internal organs, meridians and tissues helping them to heal and release emotional blockages. After we release this stuck Qi, we will enter a flow state where this healing energy seems to effortlessly move our body. As our energy shifts, the physical body feels better, the mind becomes more clear and our emotions are more stable. We are better able to show up in life as our best selves.
This class is taught as a practice group, focusing on the alchemy of movement, mental imagery, and meditation techniques designed to help your body’s natural healing system remove energy blockages, return balance to your body, and keep the energy flowing smoothly. A “practice group” simply means the teaching takes place as we practice. Qigong healing movements can be done standing or sitting.
We have an axiom in Qigong: good, better, best. Starting where you are is good. With practice, you will get better. I'm still practicing for whatever 'best' means! All you need to do is relax and follow the instructions. The energy will do the rest. No special skills, knowledge, or ability is necessary. Try out this 6-week series; stay for the health of it!
Yoga for a Healthy Glow Series
July 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th
7:00-8:00pm
Investment: $60
In-studio & Virtual
It’s no secret that a glowing appearance starts with good health. In this series, we will explore the ways yoga can promote health and wellness in all areas of your life, boosting your natural radiance through poses to support digestive and nervous system health. Using the wisdom of ancient Yogic and Ayurvedic practices, Alicia will curate weekly class specifically designed to help students build “ojas” (aka radiant vitality) through gentle movement, breathe and self-care practices. As a bonus, participants will receive resources and recipes to help build a strong routine – encouraging “glowing” health on and off the mat.
Week # 1 Self-Care for Healthy “Ojas”
Week # 2 Radiant Health from the Inside Out
Week # 3 Promoting Restful Sleep & Recovery
Week # 4 Establishing a “Glowing” Routine
Yoga for Walkers & Runners Series
4-week series
July 8th, 15th, 22nd, & 29th
Investment: $80
Cardiovascular exercise such as walking and running is great for heart health and endurance but can also create tension in the muscles. In this series, Alicia will take students through movements and exercises designed to counter this tightening of the muscles, increasing flexibility and reducing risk of injury. Included in your investment is a foam roller to keep for personal use as well as bonus material including a recording of a post cardio yoga practice and well as a mileage tracker for the month of July.
Week 1 – Fascial Tissue Release w/ Foam Rolling
Week 2 – Building Strength & Stability
Week 3 – Using Mindfulness to Improve Performance
Week 4 – Yoga for Recovery / Rest Days
Body Talk + Akashic Records
Free Event
July 10th 2021
11am-3pm
Free
Body Talk: Join Katherine to learn how to Change Your Relationship with Your Body...Every "body" has a Story.
This includes a complimentary brain balancing treatment from Katherine, plus a chance to receive a Body Talk mini-demo session.
With BodyTalk, we are looking to reveal the hidden stressors (old habit patterns, belief systems, physical tensions, scar tissue, etc.) so we can step into a much healthier state of being. In other words, we are looking to identify the details from your body's story that is holding you from the natural healing response. Learn more about Katherine: https://bodytalkcincinnati.com/
Akashic Records: Join Mary for The Healing Power of Akashic Records.
You can also sign-up for a 20 minute reading with Mary for $35. A chance to win a FREE 50-minute reading (at a later date) will also be provided.
Akashic Records are the individual records of a soul from the time it extends from God/Source through numerous incarnations until its eventual return. At the time we make the decision to experience life in physical form, a field of energy is created to record every thought, word, emotion, and action generated by our earthly existence. Information contained in the Akashic Records is sometimes referred to as karmic memory. Learn more about Mary: https://www.awakentowhoyouare.com/
July 10th 2021
11am-3pm
Free
Body Talk: Join Katherine to learn how to Change Your Relationship with Your Body...Every "body" has a Story.
This includes a complimentary brain balancing treatment from Katherine, plus a chance to receive a Body Talk mini-demo session.
With BodyTalk, we are looking to reveal the hidden stressors (old habit patterns, belief systems, physical tensions, scar tissue, etc.) so we can step into a much healthier state of being. In other words, we are looking to identify the details from your body's story that is holding you from the natural healing response. Learn more about Katherine: https://bodytalkcincinnati.com/
Akashic Records: Join Mary for The Healing Power of Akashic Records.
You can also sign-up for a 20 minute reading with Mary for $35. A chance to win a FREE 50-minute reading (at a later date) will also be provided.
Akashic Records are the individual records of a soul from the time it extends from God/Source through numerous incarnations until its eventual return. At the time we make the decision to experience life in physical form, a field of energy is created to record every thought, word, emotion, and action generated by our earthly existence. Information contained in the Akashic Records is sometimes referred to as karmic memory. Learn more about Mary: https://www.awakentowhoyouare.com/
Harry Potter Yoga
July 23rd
6:30-8:00pm
$20
In-Studio
Join us for a fun Harry Potter themed yoga class! Wear your favorite HP gear or house colors and bring your wand if you have one! Be sure to invite your favorite muggle to come along. No need to bring your own mat unless you already have one.
Sign up soon as space is limited!
*Minimum of 5 registrants required for the event to take place.
Yoga for Your Hormones Series
Aug 9th, 16th, 23rd, & 30th
7:00-8:00pm
Investment: $65
In-studio & Virtual
Hormones affect every aspect of our health including our mood, energy, and even our weight. In this series, students will learn how yoga can honor the energy of their bodies throughout the month and throughout their lifetime. Instead of pushing through and striving to always operate at the same intensity, students will learn how their hormones can influence their energy, levels of creativity, appetite and even intuition. Our practice will include poses, sequences and breathwork to honor our body’s changes and improve overall wellbeing (think the ultimate “body hack”). Alicia will curate a movement and educational experience suitable to ALL women, regardless of age or life-stage.
Week 1 – Yoga to Support Thyroid Health
Week 2 – Honoring your Cycle
Week 3 – Yoga for Menopause
Week 4 – Finding Balance in Imbalances
Introduction to Self Myofascial Release
August 15th, 2021
1:00-3:00pm
Investment: $40
In-studio only
Myofascial release (MFR) is a great complement to all forms of yoga— whether that is vinyasa, yin, or restorative. MFR is the application of gentle pressure on the body with the intent to influence the network of fascia. Gentle pressure pushes on the layers of fascia and frees them, allowing for improvements in mobility. Other benefits one may experience from MFR include refreshing and hydrating the tissues, improved circulation, and a triggering of the body’s relaxation response.
The purpose of this workshop is to
1) Describe the function of the fascia in the human body
2) Describe some of the benefits of MFR
3) Teach some simple self MFR techniques that can be done at home. The techniques will include using one’s hands and fingers, myofascial release balls, and a block.
Myofascial release balls provided as part of the workshop.
Postnatal Yoga Series
In-studio only
Sept 15th, 22nd, 29th,
Oct 6th, 13th & 20th
7:00-8:00pm
$75
This 6-week series is designed for moms up to 1 year postpartum. Practices will include movement, breathwork and relaxation techniques to assist the body in recovering from childbirth as well as reduce the physical and mental stresses of caring for a newborn. Alicia will guide students through poses designed to strengthen the pelvic floor, open the heart space (alleviating the neck and shoulder discomfort from holding and feeding your new baby), and provide a safe, community focused environment.
Week # 1 Easing back into Movement
Week # 2 Re-establishing Self Care
Week # 3 Rest and Rejuvenation
Week # 4 Promoting Healthy Postpartum Digestion
Week # 5 Nurturing your Body & Mind
Week # 6 Building Back your Endurance
Foam Roller Yoga
September 19th
1:00-2:15pm
$40
Expand your yoga practice and invite deep muscular release with foam rolling. In this workshop, students will learn a variety of exercises combining the flow and mindfulness of yoga with the physical benefits of deep tissue foam rolling. Slow, circular and repetitive movements will help ease the body in and allow for deep relaxation. Think of it as a massage you can do yourself! As a bonus, participants will receive a recording of a post-cardio foam rolling practice to guide their personal sessions.
Registration includes a FREE foam roller for each participant to take home!
Falling for Yoga Series
Sept 27th, Oct 4th, Oct 11th, Oct 18th
7:00-8:00pm
Investment: $60
In-studio & Virtual
We all love fall! Lighting scented candles, busting out our scarves, and welcoming “sweater weather” are annual routines that honor the energy of the autumn season. In this series, Alicia will help you bring this energy to your yoga mat, curating a weekly movement experience to embrace the beauty of fall. Using warming essential oils and slow grounding movements, students will cultivate that “pumpkin spice” feeling on their mats and embrace the beauty of letting go what no longer serves their best self. As a bonus, participants will receive a fall recipe guide, a fall based Ayurvedic morning routine to maximize health, and a recording of a restorative bedtime yoga practice.
Week # 1 Celebrating the Energies of the Season
Week # 2 Rooting Ourselves in Nature
Week # 3 Warming and Nurturing the Body
Week # 4 Grounding in our Routine
Yoga for Immune Health Series
In-Studio & Live Stream
November 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd
Investment: $60
As we head into the colder months, the energies of the season can make it easier for illnesses to spread (aka cold and flu season). Stress, not getting good quality or the right amount of sleep and poor nutrition can all lead to a weakened immune system. In this series, Alicia will guide students through slow and gentle movements specifically designed to boost immunity, increase mindfulness and reduce the stress hormone cortisol. Lower cortisol levels have been linked to less inflammation and deeper, more regulated sleep. As we head into the holiday season, take time for yourself and boost your body’s natural immune system with yoga!
Week # 1 – Seasonal Self-Care
Week # 2 – The Lymphatic System and Releasing Toxins
Week # 3 – Reducing Stress & Promoting Rest
Week # 4 – Toning the Parasympathetic Nervous System
Flow into Gratitude
In-Studio & Live Stream
November 25, 2021
9:00-10:30am
Investment: $30
We will gather together as a community on Thanksgiving morning for a special holiday class to give pause and recognize all that we have to be grateful for. Jill will lead a vinyasa flow to be followed by a grounding, restorative sequence and guided meditation.
Spend time on your mat to set the tone for the day by focusing on the yogic concept of santosha, a principle which highlights the importance of contentment and gratitude.
We’ll close the class with journaling.
Leave feeling both invigorated and grounded, set up to spend the rest of your holiday with a relaxed body and calm mind!
Registration includes a 30-day gratitude journal.
All sales are final. In the case of inclement weather, the workshop will be rescheduled for another day.
Yoga for "Wintering" Series
In-Studio & Livestream
November 29th
December 6th, 13th, 20th
7:00-8:00pm
$60
Winter is a time for reflection, restoration and introspection. Author Katherine May suggests “winter” can also be interpreted as a verb; the action of resting, retreating and tuning inward. In this series, students will learn how to “winterize” their yoga practice through movements that both warm the body and avoid overexertion. Alicia will curate a relaxing experience to nurture and recharge you including seasonal essential oils, soothing music and yoga by candlelight. Set aside intentional time for you this holiday season and give yourself the gift of rejuvenation! As a bonus, students will also receive a seasonal recipe guide as well as a warm cup of tea to enjoy after practice.
Week # 1 – “Winterizing” your Practice
Week # 2 – Thriving in Hibernation
Week # 3 – Warming up our Digestive Fire
Week # 4 – Celebrating our Inner flame
Winter Solstice Celebration - Candlelight Restorative Yoga & Meditation
In-Studio & Live Stream
December 19, 2021
1:00-2:30pm
Investment $25
Celebrated across time and cultures the world over for thousands of years, the Winter Solstice marks the return to light after the longest night and the shortest day of the year. This is a time for reflection, affirmation and hope for a bright future. Winter Solstice marks the return of the sun and the beginning of longer days of sunlight, reminding us of the eternal interplay between darkness and light in both nature and in ourselves.
The earth's cycles remind us to come into a deeper place of stillness, turn inward and listen to your inner voice.
Come together as a community to invite the light and stoke your inner fire with a deep restorative sequence and meditation illuminated by candlelight to clear, quiet, and find stillness in mind and body.
All sales are final. In the case of inclement weather, the workshop will be rescheduled for another day.
Joyful Flow
In-Studio & Livestream
December 24th
9:00-10:00am
$15
Start your holiday off right and take time for yourself with yoga! Our practice will begin with a gratitude meditation and move into warms up and sequences designed to open the heart space, making room for joy and embracing the playful energy of the season. We will come back down to our mats for a restorative cool down and cultivate deep relaxation during a guided savasana.
The views expressed in these workshops and special events are those of the presenter and do not necessarily reflect the views of Grace Tree Yoga Studio.