The Corn full moon refers to the moon that occurs closest to the start of autumn. It marks the time of month when farmers depended on the moonlight to harvest their crops late into the night. This moon is all about reaping the benefits of our efforts this year, and taking stock of your progress before the winter season.

Full Moon Gatherings offer space to connect with the community, experience gentle movement, settle into meditation practices, and get clear on our intentions for the next lunar cycle. Each month's gathering offers gentle, accessible practices. Depending on the inspiration and energy, we will utilize practices like Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, breathwork, Qi Gong, and/or other self-care rituals.

The full moon is a powerful time to set intentions for releasing, culmination, or achieving emotional clarity. Celebrating full moons is a great way to honor our own fullness and wholeness while we receive the wisdom for what is yet to unfold.

No previous yoga experience required. 

Cost: $25

Learn more about Carrie at our Teacher Bio Page.

Un-Hunch: Yoga for Your Upper Back
3 Week ONLINE Series
September 3rd - 17th
Wednesdays 7:15-8:15 pm

Slouching seems to be a way of life. Our upper body curls forward when we are on our computers, looking at our phones, eating our food, driving our car, and riding our bikes, just to name a few. It's no wonder so many of us experience pain in our neck and shoulders! Unfortunately, the solution isn't quite as simple as just standing or sitting up straight. Armed - pun totally intended! - with more awareness, strength, and mobility, we can un-hunch to more ease in our upper back and shoulders.

All levels welcome. No yoga experience required.

Register to attend the Wednesday evening online livestreams and/or practice with the recordings, which will be available for 6 months after each class.

Cost: $60 for the Series

Learn more about Tara Lemerise at our Teacher Bio Site.

Those who give deeply—whether as teachers, caregivers, helpers, nurturers, or simply by showing up fully in life—often lose sight of their own needs and joys. This afternoon retreat invites you to step into the role of a compassionate observer in your own life, noticing your emotions, actions, and desires with kindness.

Rooted in the wisdom of the natural elements, each part of this experience is designed to help you reconnect with your inner landscape and the world around you. Through gentle yoga, guided meditation, mindful walking, and experiential practices grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and self-compassion, you’ll replenish your energy, cultivate resilience, and rediscover the joy that nourishes your spirit.

What you’ll receive:

• An intentionally chosen stone to amplify your experience

• Hands-on, tangible mindfulness tools rooted in ACT and self-compassion.

• Movement through gentle yoga and a mindful walk.

• Time in nature while walking and practicing a water release ritual.

• Moments for guided meditation and reflection.

• A take-home gift bag with goodies to continue your journey at home.

It is hard to put into words how nourishing this afternoon together will be, but we are confident you will leave feeling restored, renewed, and reconnected with yourself. You will also have valuable tools you can immediately apply to support your well-being in everyday life.

Weather Disclaimer:
Please note that some portions of this retreat—including the mindful nature walk and water release ritual—are planned to take place outdoors. In the event of inclement weather, we will adjust as needed to ensure a safe and nurturing experience, with meaningful indoor alternatives provided. Thank you for your flexibility and understanding as we work with nature’s rhythm.  

This event is open to EVERYONE who needs to reconnect and remember who they are beyond the stressors of daily life - no previous yoga experience needed.

Kathryn is an approved ACE Provider - and CEU’s are available for Certified Behavior Analysts through BACB.

Cost: $75

Kathryn Bovino, M.A., BCBA, LBA is a Licensed Behavior Analyst, Certified Life Balance Yoga Therapy Instructor, Reiki Master, and Psychology Professor committed to helping others cultivate resilience, joy, and greater well-being. Specializing in ACT, mindfulness, self-compassion practices, and neurodivergence, she empowers individuals to navigate challenges with greater flexibility and purpose. Blending science and spirituality, Kathryn guides others to uncover the magic within, live with intention, embrace their true selves, and create meaningful change. For more information on Kathryn's education, training and experience go to www.ThriveConsultationandTherapy.com.  

Tai Chi Form - The 13 Postures for Continuing Students
8 Week Series
Mondays, 6:00-7:00pm
Aug 18th - Oct 6th (No Class Sept 1st - Labor Day)

This ongoing series is designed for students who have completed the introductory Tai Chi courses at Roots & River—Grasp the Sparrow’s Tail and The Four Corners—or who have an established foundation in Tai Chi.

Building on the basics, this class expands the study of the 13 Postures - the eight hand techniques and five stepping patterns that form the heart of Tai Chi Chuan. Emphasis is placed on coordinating breath with movement to deepen the meditative qualities, refining postural alignment, and cultivating internal energy (qi) through fluid and intentional transitions.

Tai Chi offers a wealth of benefits, including improved strength, flexibility, and coordination, as well as reduced stress and enhanced focus. In this course, students will explore intermediate-level forms, martial applications, and the rich philosophical teachings that inform Tai Chi as a path toward physical vitality and inner harmony.

Ideal for continuing students ready to take their practice to the next level.

Cost: $144 for 8 Week Series

Learn More about Cain Yentzer on our Teacher Bio Page

Foundations of Tai Chi for Beginner Students
8 Week Series
Mondays, 4:45-5:45pm
Aug 18th - Oct 6th (No Class Sept 1st - Labor Day)

This introductory course offers a gentle entry point into the practice of Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese art that harmonizes movement, breath, and awareness. In Grasp the Sparrow’s Tail, students will learn foundational postures and principles that support balance, coordination, and inner calm.

As one of two beginner-level courses (paired with The Four Corners), this class can be taken on its own or as part of a progression toward learning full Tai Chi form. The two courses alternate on our schedule and may be taken in any order—each stands alone and also complements the other.

Whether you're brand new or looking to deepen your foundation, this class will help you:
• Learn and embody the core movements of Tai Chi
• Develop proper posture and body alignment
• Cultivate internal energy and a sense of flow
• Improve flexibility, coordination, and balance
• Experience the meditative, centering qualities of Tai Chi

Students are welcome to repeat the Foundations courses as often as they like to build confidence and integration before moving on to the Tai Chi Form class, offered later this year.

Cost: $144 (8 week series)

Learn more about Cain on our teacher bio page

Step into serenity as the setting sun fades into the horizon and the Sturgeon Moon lights the sky. You will be guided through forest bathing sensory invitations during this 2-mile out-and-back hike up to Weverton Cliffs Overlook.

We will enjoy tea and snacks at the top as we take in the views of the Potomac River. Then we will settle into the healing vibrations of singing bowls and Koshi Chimes. After hiking down, we will gather under the full moon for our final reflections and wishing each other “goodnight”.

Participants should wear/bring: 

• Hiking poles are recommended (we will have some to lend)

• Small backpack

• Headlamp or small flashlight (with red light if you have one)

• Several comfortable layers

• Hiking or sturdy comfortable shoes

• Water bottle and/or insulated mug

Cost: $38

Learn more about Lauren and Suzanne at our teacher bio page.

Meeting spot:
More information on the exact location will be sent the day before the event.

Space is Limited.
Pre-Registration by Friday, August 15th is Required.

If you are planning on coming - please fill out this
information form/waiver, otherwise, Lauren and Suzanne will email you this to fill out before the event.

The philosophy of yoga unfolds in the stories of the gods and goddesses as five acts of Grace: creation, protection, destruction, concealment, and revelation.

In this workshop, Tara will guide you into fully supported Restorative Yoga poses. While you rest your body deeply for 10-20 minutes in each pose, she will tell stories from the yoga tradition. As you unwind your body’s tension, the stories invite your mind to consider how you are a co-participant in acts of Grace in your life.

You’ll leave with a satisfying renewal of your body and unique insights into your psyche.

No experience needed - everyone is welcome.

Cost: $35

Learn more about Tara at our Teacher Bio Page.

The Sturgeon Full Moon is named for when the sturgeon were easiest to catch in the Great Lakes. The word sturgeon means “stirrer” because these fish tend to spend their time at the bottom of the lake, stirring up the mud and looking for food. We can use this stirring energy as medicine by leaning into stuck emotions that have come up from the mud and meet them with tenderness. Let’s lean into the new moon with compassion as we cool off the summer’s heat in a ritual of rest.

Full Moon Gatherings offer space to connect with the community, experience gentle movement, settle into meditation practices, and get clear on our intentions for the next lunar cycle. Each month's gathering offers gentle, accessible practices. Depending on the inspiration and energy, we will utilize practices like Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, breathwork, Qi Gong, and/or other self-care rituals.

The full moon is a powerful time to set intentions for releasing, culmination, or achieving emotional clarity. Celebrating full moons is a great way to honor our own fullness and wholeness while we receive the wisdom for what is yet to unfold.

No previous yoga experience required. 

Cost: $25

Learn more about Carrie at our Teacher Bio Page.

Take your drum circle experience to the next level. A safe supportive space to explore, play, feel the rhythm, and find your groove. Suitable for all experience levels, including no experience at all.

Our approach is laid back and organic, everyone has something of value to contribute. Release judgment and self-consciousness and find your place in the circle with an attitude of fun and freedom to just be . . . like playing in the sandbox when you were five, no worries or judgment about “doing it right”, just having fun and expressing yourself. Bring your drum, or other percussion instruments. Don’t have any? No worries. We’ll have drums and other percussion instruments for you to borrow.

Cost: $25

Sacred Visions is the husband and wife team of Alexandra Windsong and Brandon Barnard offering sound immersions, retreats and private sessions. 

Their shared vision is to create safe, sacred spaces for creative self-expression, healing, and transformation, to empower individuals to express themselves freely - freeing their minds, their bodies, their hearts and their voices using the transformative healing power of energy, sound and vibration.

A gifted healer with 30 years experience, Alexandra also maintains a private healing practice as an energy worker, intuitive, shaman and flower essence practitioner. 

In a world where fact and opinion often blur together, the yogic system of pramana—the “source of right knowledge”—offers us a pathway to discernment.

In The Yoga Sutras, pramana is the first of the five vrittis (fluctuations of the mind), representing our means to distinguish truth from illusion. Without a clear understanding of pramana, we risk confusion, misguided beliefs, and decisions based on unreliable knowledge.

This workshop is designed to equip you with the tools to navigate life’s complexities with clarity and wisdom. 

In this workshop, you’ll:

• Explore the Three Forms of Evidence: Delve into the significance of sense perception, logical reasoning, and verbal testimony as pathways for validating knowledge.

• Engage with Sacred Texts: Learn practical techniques for interpreting sacred texts, discerning literal meanings from metaphorical insights, and uncovering the deeper truths embedded in yoga philosophy.

• Practice Contemplative Reading: Discover methods for contemplative reading that foster critical thinking, personal reflection, and the integration of philosophical insights into your own worldview.

This will be a fun, insightful workshop designed to deepen your connection with yoga wisdom texts and help you integrate their teachings into your life. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your consciousness, sharpen your discernment, and embark on a journey of profound self-discovery.

Learn more about Hari-kirtana das at our teacher bio page

Cost: $27

This online course is registered with Yoga Alliance and offers 1.5 hours of CE credit.
Links to the LIVE Zoom class will be emailed 1 hour before class time.
Attend LIVE and/or a recording will be available for replay.

Discover the unique gifts and benefits that connecting with your face can give you. In this fun filled workshop (expect to laugh at some odd postures!) you will learn what Face Yoga entails, working from the neck to the forehead with specific strengthening exercises, relaxation and facial massage. Binding the essence of yoga with the face to add another layer of depth to your practice, as well as the proactive effects of reducing lines and having glowing, healthy skin.

This workshop will include a light asana practice to enhance the many benefits of Face Yoga.

Cost: $50

Yoga has been part of Hollie’s life since she was a teenager. 2020 pushed her to deepen her already well established asana practice and discover a more rounded yoga life, subsequently embarking on teacher training in 2022 and completing RYT 500 with a foundation of trauma informed yoga.

The subtleties of a yoga asana is what sings to her and what she love to share, with chakra alignment being a core aspect. These subtleties lend themselves to face yoga, which she have incorporated into her personal practice, as well as having gained specific training in this field.

She looks forward to guiding you, where she can hold space to share knowledge and for you to build your own resilience for all of life’s ebb and flow.

Sound healing creates an environment where your body can relax, release and receive. As your body is immersed in vibrations from crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, drumming, rattles and chimes, you enter into a deep state of rest and rejuvenation. These sacred frequencies interact with your energy field, your chakras are cleansed of imbalances and activated with divine love. You attune to the healing frequencies which facilitates the release of subconscious wounds and allows for deep cellular nourishment.

Sound healing reduces physical and emotional stress as well as pain and mind chatter. It helps those who struggle with traditional meditation, as the harmonic sounds help to turn off your thinking brain and guide you into a deep brainwave state where healing and insights can arise. Sound baths are a powerful way to align, uplift and enliven yourself!

Cost: $30

Learn more about Heather at our teacher bio page.

5 Week Online Series
Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30pm
July 23rd - August 20th

It has been argued that if you want to understand yoga, you must understand Shiva. In Hinduism, Shiva is the manifestation of Divinity that seeks to withdraw from the world in order to find peace. Often referred to as Adiyogi, the creator and first teacher of yogi, the history and original philosophy of yoga are embedded in the stories, symbols, and rituals of Shiva. Devdutt Pattanaik's book "7 Secrets of Shiva" opens the door to a deeper understanding through accessible writing and dozens of annotated images of sacred art.

Join us for this 5-week book club to read and discuss Shiva's role in and influence on modern yoga practices.

"7 Secrets of Shiva" by Devdutt Pattanaik is available for purchase HERE.

You do not need to read anything before our first session.

Cost: $90 - This event is open to all AND yoga teachers can earn 5 CEUs for Yoga Alliance

Learn more about Tara at our Teacher Bio Page.

Link to the LIVE Zoom class will be emailed 1 hour before each online session. Recording links will be sent if you cannot make it to the LIVE class.

Step into serenity as the setting sun fades into the horizon and the Buck Moon lights the sky. You will be guided through forest bathing sensory invitations during this 2-mile out-and-back hike up to Weverton Cliffs Overlook.

We will enjoy tea and snacks at the top as we take in the views of the Potomac River. Then we will settle into the healing vibrations of singing bowls and Koshi Chimes. After hiking down, we will gather under the full moon for our final reflections and wishing each other goodnight.

Participants should wear/bring: 

• Hiking poles are recommended (we will have some to lend)

• Small backpack

• Headlamp or small flashlight (with red light if you have one)

• Several comfortable layers

• Hiking or sturdy comfortable shoes

• Water bottle and/or insulated mug

Cost: $38

Learn more about Lauren and Suzanne at our teacher bio page.

Meeting spot:
More information on the exact location will be sent the day before the event.

Space is Limited.
Pre-Registration by Wednesday July 15th is Required.

If you are planning on coming - please fill out this
information form/waiver, otherwise, Lauren and Suzanne will email you this to fill out before the event.

What does it mean to practice yoga with your heart?

If you’ve ever wondered how yoga can go beyond the mat and into the deepest corners of your inner life, bhakti yoga offers a profound answer. Translated as “the yoga of devotion,” bhakti is about cultivating a loving relationship with the divine—a relationship that transforms both your inner spiritual life and your day-to-day experience of the world.

In this 90-minute live online workshop, we’ll explore the foundational teachings of bhakti yoga as presented in through the theistic Vedanta lineage of Gaudiya Vaisnavism, a tradition of devotionalism dating back to medieval India based on the ancient teachings found in the Puranas and Upanishads.

In this workshop, you’ll learn:

• What does bhakti mean, and how is it different from other yoga paths?

• What are the benefits of cultivating a devotional yoga practice?

• What does bhakti philosophy teach about the nature of the self, the world, and the divine?

• How can you begin practicing bhakti yoga right now?

This will be an interactive experience that will combine philosophy with practice, so you’ll not only learn the core principles of bhakti yoga but also experience a practical introduction to mantra meditation—a simple yet powerful way to awaken your own devotional consciousness.

Imagine this:

What if spirituality didn’t feel like an abstract pursuit but instead became deeply personal, like a conversation between your soul and the divine? What if you could bring this sense of connection into every part of your life?

By the end of this workshop, you’ll have:

• A clear understanding of the foundational principles of bhakti yoga.

• Simple, accessible practices to start or deepen your experience of bhakti.

• A vision for how bhakti yoga can bring purpose, joy, and meaning to your life.

You’re invited to bring your questions, your curiosity, and your heart to this sacred space. Let’s explore together what it means to awaken devotion and live a life infused with love.

Learn more about Hari-kirtana das at our teacher bio page

Cost: $27

This online course is registered with Yoga Alliance and offers 1.5 hours of CE credit.
Links to the LIVE Zoom class will be emailed 1 hour before class time.
Attend LIVE and/or a recording will be available for replay.

The July Full Buck Moon is named for the antler growth in male deer fawns and yearlings reaching their full potential. This energy brings spiritual themes of strength and ambition into this season of abundance.

Full Moon Gatherings offer space to connect with the community, experience gentle movement, settle into meditation practices, and get clear on our intentions for the next lunar cycle. Each month's gathering offers gentle, accessible practices. Depending on the inspiration and energy, we will utilize practices like Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, breathwork, Qi Gong, and/or other self-care rituals.

The full moon is a powerful time to set intentions for releasing, culmination, or achieving emotional clarity. Celebrating full moons is a great way to honor our own fullness and wholeness while we receive the wisdom for what is yet to unfold.

No previous yoga experience required. 

Cost: $25

Learn more about Carrie at our Teacher Bio Page.

Start your day with an an earlier practice! Slow Flow incorporates the Vinyasa Yoga principles of linking pose to pose in a thoughtful way and then applies them at a slower pace. Poses are held longer, and transitions are more deliberate, encouraging a more meditative and mindful experience. This class is great for beginners who are already physically active and for experienced yogis who enjoy a slower paced practice.

Slow Flow with Jaclyn
every Thursday from 8:15-9:30am starting June 26th
using a studio class pass or membership
In-Studio

Learn more about Jaclyn on our teacher bio page

The Summer Solstice is a time to honor the Sun’s energy, embrace your personal power, and align with the rhythms of the season. This gathering is designed to help you step into your most radiant self through astrology, breathwork, and ritual.

✨ What to Expect:

🔆 Personal Birth Chart Insights – A brief breakdown of your chart to help you better understand yourself and your unique cosmic blueprint

📖 Annual Profections Reading – A time technique in astrology revealing the major themes of your current and upcoming year

🌀 Solar Plexus Activation & Breathwork – Led by Sydney, awakening confidence, clarity, and inner radiance

🍵 Sun-Brewed Herbal Teas – Served warm at the start for grounding, with a refreshing iced tea while you explore your astrology guide

🕯️ Candle-Lighting & Affirmation Circle – A powerful ritual to set intentions for the season ahead

💎 Take-Home Gift – A solar-charged crystal + herbal tea bag to continue the magic beyond the ceremony

As we gather under the Solstice sun, we’ll embrace the warmth of self-discovery, connection, and renewal.

Come join us for an evening of reflection, ritual, and realignment as we welcome the new season with intention and clarity. 🌞✨

Cost: $60

Gabby and Sydney passionately share that yoga is a sanctuary for introspection and personal growth. Sydney is a certified Shamanic Breathwork facilitator and a trauma-informed Kundalini Yoga instructor. Gabby is a certified yoga instructor and astrologist. Together, they blend their crafts to offer transformative rituals. Through a grounded and embodied approach, Gabby and Sydney seamlessly blending the wisdom of the cosmos with mindful movement and breathwork. Their workshops are designed to inspire introspection, healing, and empowerment, creating a space where the stars and breath unite to guide participants on a transformative journey.

Registrations closes 24 hours before the event to ensure that we have time to create a personalized birth chart for you. After you register, please email info@rootsandriveryoga.com with your date of birth, birth time, and birth location (Country, State, City).

Yin Yoga utilizes floor poses held muscularly relaxed for 3-5 minutes each in order to very gently, modestly, within limits, target and stimulate fascia and ligaments through traction and compression.

This basic introduction to Yin Yoga theory and its simple repertoire of poses is self-empowering for the support and rehabilitation of the ligaments that make up joint capsules and the fascia network of the low back, spine, hips, sacrum, knees and ankles.

In this workshop, the foundational principles of Yin Yoga will be discussed as well as the chemical responses that occur in the joints and fascia based on modern tissue regeneration research. Learn and experience why Yin Yoga is so uniquely therapeutic and rehabilitative to the joints and connective tissues.

This workshop is great for anyone who is curious about how the gentle but therapeutic practice of Yin Yoga can aid their joints and fascia, teachers who are interested in incorporating Yin Yoga principles into their classes, and for those who are hankering for a decadently long Yin Yoga practice.

All are welcome. No previous yoga experience needed.

Cost: $55

Discover the joy of giving and receiving as a form of communication and connection with a partner. This light-hearted partner yoga class includes poses that are restorative, accessible, and playful.

Partner yoga is a fun way to add variety and depth to your practice. Experiencing asana using the counterweight and resistance of another breathes new life and sensations into poses that we typically do alone. In this fun and playful workshop, join Elaine to explore gentle standing and floor poses that mutually support, traction/stretch, cultivate strength and balance while we laugh and and forge deeper bonds of awareness, connection and trust. 

No prior yoga experience is necessary. Poses will be modified to fit the needs of everyone.

Bring a friend, loved one, family member, teenaged-child. Everyone is welcome!

Cost: $42 per couple - Simply register for “one” person and bring your partner with you.

Learn more about Elaine at our Teacher Bio Page.

Sound healing creates an environment where your body can relax, release and receive. As your body is immersed in vibrations from crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, drumming, rattles and chimes, you enter into a deep state of rest and rejuvenation. These sacred frequencies interact with your energy field, your chakras are cleansed of imbalances and activated with divine love. You attune to the healing frequencies which facilitates the release of subconscious wounds and allows for deep cellular nourishment.

Sound healing reduces physical and emotional stress as well as pain and mind chatter. It helps those who struggle with traditional meditation, as the harmonic sounds help to turn off your thinking brain and guide you into a deep brainwave state where healing and insights can arise. Sound baths are a powerful way to align, uplift and enliven yourself!

Cost: $30

Learn more about Heather at our teacher bio page.