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.

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.

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.with respect.

All are welcome. No previous yoga experience needed.

Cost: $55

Founder of Roots & River Yoga, Machelle Lee, has more than 30 years of experience as a yoga teacher and massage therapist. Learn more at our teacher bio site.

This live online workshop for yoga teachers and enthusiasts who want to understand the traditional teachings of yoga offers 8 simple strategies that will make the philosophical literature of the yoga tradition easier to access.

Yoga Teacher Training Programs routinely assign or suggest reading books like the Yoga-sutras and the Bhagavad-gita as a part of their curriculum. What’s usually missing is guidance on how to get the most out of one’s reading.

Does this sound like you?

• “I want to read these books but can’t wrap my head around them.”

• “I get confused before I’m halfway through the first chapter.”

• “I feel discouraged about not being able to access the traditional knowledge”

• “The parts that I understand just sound theoretical; I don’t see what the practical application is.”

• “I can’t get through these books, so I feel like an imposter when I try to teach yoga philosophy.”

If so, this live online workshop is for you. You’ll learn techniques for reading yoga wisdom texts that will enable you to develop…

• a deep and authentic relationship with the traditional teachings of yoga, 

• the ability to hear what the traditional literature is really saying, 

• clarity about why the traditional teachings still matter, 

• enthusiasm for reading the traditional texts, 

• and confidence that what you’re sharing in your classes is both accurate and authentic

You’ll come away from this workshop with time-honored tools for  getting past the obstacles to understanding traditional yoga wisdom texts.

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.

A great yoga workshop can be a life-changing experience. The challenge for the teacher is to consistently craft workshops that make a real difference in people’s lives. One obstacle to meeting that challenge is our tendency to focus on developing content rather than on focusing on the results that our content should deliver for our students.

What if you had a system that helped you to identify the most valuable things you have to offer and matched them with the most important goals your students want to achieve?

In this workshop, you'll learn:

• Why a systematic approach to workshop development is so valuable

• How to know what kind of workshops you should offer (they may not be the ones you think)

• How to structure your workshop development process

• How a workshop development strategy makes marketing your workshop easier

• And more

Empower yourself with the practical tools to ensure that each workshop you offer surpasses expectations and leaves your students enriched beyond measure. Don't miss this opportunity to revolutionize your workshop offerings and make an indelible impact on those you serve.

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.

Who is the warrior of Warrior I, II, and III? Eagle pose doesn't look much like an eagle. Why is it called that? And why are the splits named after the monkey god Hanuman?

In this workshop Tara will teach you the Sanskrit names for several yoga postures that will help deepen your understanding of the poses. You'll get some tips and tricks to pronounce Sanskrit words as you learn about the history and philosophy of yoga in a fun and dynamic way.

Indologist Dr. Edwin Bryan always says, "Don't be afraid of Sanskrit." And he's right! Being open to learning even just a little bit of Sanskrit can take your yoga practice (and teaching!) to the next level. This workshop is mostly lecture with some opportunity for journaling and self-reflection, along with some optional practice storytelling.

It is suitable for anyone who is curious about the Hindu and Buddhist roots of yoga and CEU's are available for yoga teachers registered with Yoga Alliance.

Cost: $48

Learn more about Tara at our Teacher Bio Page.

As a yoga teacher, you know that your students come to class for more than just the poses—they’re looking for insight, inspiration, and a deeper connection to something meaningful. But when it comes to weaving yoga philosophy into your teaching, you might hesitate. Maybe you’re unsure how to introduce it in a way that feels natural and engaging, or you worry about saying too much—or too little. Perhaps you’ve studied yoga philosophy but struggle to translate it into something accessible for your students.

This workshop is designed to help you confidently deliver short, impactful Dharma Talks that resonate with your students and keep them coming back—not just for the movement, but for the meaning.

What You’ll Learn:

• The 3 biggest obstacles to giving a great Dharma Talk—and how to move past them

• A simple, 5-part framework that helps you speak authentically and stay on track

• How to connect yoga’s wisdom tradition to everyday life in a way your students will love

• The best books to use for inspiration (and how to read them without getting lost)

• How to craft themes that last for a month, so you’re not reinventing the wheel every class

• Why you don’t need to be a walking encyclopedia to teach yoga philosophy with confidence

• Tips to expand your audience and deepen your connection with students

You’ll leave this workshop with a practical system for sharing personal insights in a way that feels natural, engaging, and meaningful—regardless of how much or how little philosophy you’ve studied. And yes, there will be plenty of time for Q&A!

Join us and transform your Dharma Talks from something you dread into something you—and your students—look forward to.

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

Cost: $27

The link to the LIVE Zoom class will be emailed 1 Hour before class. A recording will be available for replay.

This course is registered with Yoga Alliance and offers 1.5 hours of CE credits.

Functional Anatomy Weekend at UpLift Yoga

Sat. March 29th, 1:00-6:30pm (Upper Body and Spine)
Sat. April 12th, 1:00pm-6:30pm (Sacrum and Lower Body)

“This training is a game changer for any yoga practitioner” ~Lynne Olson

Harshly judging one's range of motion is one of the greatest sources of unnecessary suffering in many people’s yoga practice. The poses in yoga are intended to be a method to move the regenerative and healing life force. To do that effectively in yoga, we must understand each of our own (or our students) unique structures and explore when we can move more deeply into a posture or when to acknowledge limitations with respect.

Although some restrictions in range of motion are related to tight muscles, and more are related to contracted fascia and ligaments, many significant limitations are actually due to variations in bone shapes and joint orientations that can differ dramatically from one person to the next. Understanding YOUR yoga anatomy is best learned through direct hands-on experience - testing your bones/joints and witnessing them curiously and compassionately to the bones of others.

This functional, comparative anatomy workshop explores the 10 major joint segments of the body that account for most of our yoga postures. For each joint intersection, we will perform bone analysis and range of motion tests on ourselves, compare with each other, and demonstrate how each varying joints will express itself in specific yoga postures.

Anatomy is a vast subject, but this interactive workshop reveals the basics in a way that clarifies and simplifies the yoga practice - putting the attention back where it belongs - how the key action of each pose makes you FEEL and moves the life force. In this workshop, participants often experience an “ah-ha” moment about their body and their practice, which can be powerfully liberating and self-accepting.

11 CEUs Available for Yoga Teachers with Yoga Alliance

This workshop is ideal for all yoga practitioners, whether one is a beginner or experienced student wishing to deepen their knowledge of their body in practice and for yoga teachers looking to expand their teaching and cueing.

Cost: $250 for Both Sessions or $150 per Single Session

Includes Manual and CEUs Certificate

Founder of Roots & River Yoga, Machelle Lee, has more than 30 years of experience as a yoga teacher and massage therapist. Learn more at our teacher bio site.

Saturday, March 29th 1:00-6:00pm AND
Sunday, March 30th 1:00-6:00pm

Pranayama - the breath practices of yoga - is one of the most deeply powerful but underused and misinterpreted set of yoga tools. Despite being identified as one of the limbs of yoga in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, and in other yoga texts, most yoga classes and even 200 hour teacher training programs do not spend much time, if any, on this important and impactful aspect of yoga.

If you are seeking a deeper engagement with the subtle energy body, some experiential anatomy including a deeper understanding of the nervous system, and some inspiration to advance your yoga practice and/or teaching, this immersion is your opportunity to expand your yoga experience beyond the postures. Yoga teachers who complete both days will be eligible for 10 continuing education hours with Yoga Alliance.

This two-day 10-hour immersion includes the following:

• History and purpose of pranayama

• The framework for the movement of energy in Hatha Yoga, known as the vayu

• Anatomy of the nervous system, respiratory system, and circulatory system

• Practice with the foundational pranayama techniques, as well as several of their variations

This training is ideal for:

• Anyone interested in deepening their understanding and experience of Restorative Yoga

• New and experienced yoga teachers who want to grow teaching skills

• Anyone currently enrolled in an immersion or yoga teaching training program

You will also have the opportunity to explore the accessible and powerful approaches to meditation that naturally evolve from pranayama practices. You will learn the history of meditation and learn the appropriate way to use mala beads to support your practice.

Each session includes some asana to prepare you to sit comfortably, lecture, reflection, and discussion. We will have ample time to practice with the breath and the inner workings of mind, along with some optional practice teaching for anyone who wants to incorporate more pranayama in their classes.

All curious folks are welcome. No specific yoga experience is required to participate in this immersion.

Cost: $240 (Handouts included)

Learn more about Tara at our Teacher Bio Page.

Traditional yoga wisdom often feels out of reach—esoteric ideas, rigorous practices, and lofty goals that seem disconnected from our everyday experiences. But what if we could use these teachings to navigate the challenges we face each day?

The purpose of yoga wisdom isn’t meant to be far removed from reality; it’s meant to be lived. In this workshop, we’ll answer the question, “How can I transform yoga’s theoretical teachings into knowledge I can apply in my life?”

This workshop is for yoga enthusiasts who are ready to go beyond the surface and directly engage with the practical aspects of yoga philosophy. Over the course of our session, we’ll explore six essential teachings from the yoga wisdom tradition and learn how to apply each one in our personal, professional, social, and family lives. You’ll gain practical insights and tools to integrate this wisdom into your daily tasks and interactions—moving from knowledge to experience, one small step at a time.

Make yoga philosophy a lived experience! Join us to discover how ancient teachings can bring clarity and transformation to your life in a way that’s personal, practical, and relevant.

This course is registered with Yoga Alliance and offers 1.5 hours of CE credit.

Cost: $35

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

Functional Anatomy Weekend at Lighthouse Yoga Center

Sat. December 14th, 1:00-7:30pm (Upper Body and Spine)
Sun. December 15th 1:00pm-7:30pm (Sacrum and Lower Body)

“This training is a game changer for any yoga practitioner” ~Lynne Olson

Harshly judging one's range of motion is one of the greatest sources of unnecessary suffering in many people’s yoga practice. The poses in yoga are intended to be a method to move the regenerative and healing life force. To do that effectively in yoga, we must understand each of our own (or our students) unique structures and explore when we can move more deeply into a posture or when to acknowledge limitations with respect.

Although some restrictions in range of motion are related to tight muscles, and more are related to contracted fascia and ligaments, many significant limitations are actually due to variations in bone shapes and joint orientations that can differ dramatically from one person to the next. Understanding YOUR yoga anatomy is best learned through direct hands-on experience - testing your bones/joints and witnessing them curiously and compassionately to the bones of others.

This functional, comparative anatomy workshop explores the 14 major joint segments of the body that account for most of our yoga postures. For each joint intersection, we will perform bone analysis and range of motion tests on ourselves, compare with each other, and demonstrate how each varying joints will express itself in specific yoga postures.

Anatomy is a vast subject, but this interactive workshop reveals the basics in a way that clarifies and simplifies the yoga practice - putting the attention back where it belongs - how the key action of each pose makes you FEEL and moves the life force. In this workshop, participants often experience an “ah-ha” moment about their body and their practice, which can be powerfully liberating and self-accepting.

13 CEUs Available for Yoga Teachers with Yoga Alliance

This workshop is ideal for all yoga practitioners, whether one is a beginner or experienced student wishing to deepen their knowledge of their body in practice and for yoga teachers looking to expand their teaching and cueing.

Cost:
$260 - Includes Manual and CEUs Certificate

Founder of Roots & River Yoga, Machelle Lee, has more than 30 years of experience as a yoga teacher and massage therapist. Learn more at our teacher bio site.

Starting on the banks of the Ganges all the way to your sticky mat today, yoga concepts and practice have evolved as a long and rich tradition. Part history lesson, part philosophical inquiry, this workshop begins with a bird's eye view of the yoga history timeline and an introduction to philosophies of India that have the most influence on yoga today.

Tara will teach you about the four main pillars of yoga (ethics and duty, action and consequence, cycles, and freedom) and share some key concepts from The Upanishads, The Bhagavad Gita, The Yoga Sutras and The Three Surviving Texts of Hatha Yoga. The only prerequisite is curiosity.

The Upanishads
Sometimes described as a metaphorical photo album of mystical experience, the common theme of these poetic writings is that the purpose of our human life is to discover the infinite and unchanging reality that is at the core of all things.

The Bhagavad Gita
This beloved and sacred ancient Hindu text translates the teachings of The Upanishads into a guidebook for spiritual self-discovery. You'll see many definitions of yoga offered in this text and we'll consider some of The Bhagavad Gita's essential questions. How can someone live a spiritually meaningful life without withdrawing from society? How can we make it through our struggle for self-mastery?

The Yoga Sutras
This text is arguably and somewhat inexplicably the most influential text to modern yoga. We will discuss how and why this has happened, the valuable insights The Yoga Sutras can offer us, and see where this text diverts from some of the foundational philosophies of yoga.

The Three Surviving Texts of Hatha Yoga
While some of today’s yoga practitioners have read The Hatha Yoga Pradipika, not many even know about the Shiva Samhita or the Gherand Samhita. Considered the most detailed original descriptions of postures, breath practices, symbolic hand gestures and energy locks, these writings are also full of contradictions and seemingly bizarre instructions. Even still, they offer us important insights into the traditional practices and purposes of Hatha Yoga.

The nature of our soul, the goal of yoga practice, distractions, obstacles, and what we can expect when we attain enlightenment… yoga's take on this is all here for your consideration. Tara's dynamic lecture style in this workshop makes complicated ideas and writings accessible and relevant to you and your yoga practice. Come till the soil at the ground of yoga to grow the seeds of your own practice!

The material in this workshop is suitable for curious yoga practitioners, aspiring and current yoga teachers. No previous study or familiarity with these texts is required. Expect mostly lecture/presentation with time for reflection and discussion, along with a comprehensive booklet and a recommended reading list for further study.

We will not be practicing any asana.
CEU's are available for yoga teachers registered with Yoga Alliance.

Cost: $60

Tara Lemerise, E-RYT 200/E-RYT 500, was expecting the Ashtanga Yoga Primary series and ended up in a Restorative Yoga class instead. That was her best mistake ever! Tara has been teaching Restorative Yoga since 2005 and has earned Restorative Yoga teaching certificates from Jillian Pransky, Judith Hanson Laster, and Cyndi Lee. She has since trained over 100 yoga teachers in her highly-acclaimed Rest for All: Restorative Yoga Teacher Training. Tara is deeply committed to spreading the word about the power of the down-regulating and healing practices of Restorative Yoga in order to subvert the prevailing cultural narrative that humans need to be over-worked and under-rested to have value. Learn more about Tara at www.TaraLemeriseYoga.com.

Are you ready to see how your yoga practice can transform you into a force for peace, justice, and prosperity for all? The Bhagavad Gita calls us to action, urging us to go beyond the solitary quest for personal liberation to serve a higher mission: fighting for the welfare of all living beings.

In this workshop, based on the third chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, we’ll delve into empowering principles of spiritual leadership. You’ll learn to lead without egoism, pierce through illusions, and exemplify impactful actions that inspire others.

Join us to step into your role as a spiritual leader and answer the world’s call for guidance and strength. Your journey to self-liberation through global service starts here.

Cost: $37

This series is offered online via Zoom. Join LIVE at class time or wait for the recording to enjoy at your own convenience.

This course is registered with Yoga Alliance. Participants can get 1.5 hours of CE credit for Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teachers.

Hari-kirtana das is a yoga teacher, author, and mentor who guides people on journeys of self-discovery and personal transformation. A lifelong student of bhakti-yoga philosophy, Hari-kirtana has lived in devotional ashrams and intentional communities, worked for Fortune 500 companies and Silicon Valley start-ups, and brings a wide range of scriptural knowledge and life experience to his classes, workshops, and courses.

In addition to a lifetime of practice, Hari-kirtana has an 800-hour yoga teacher certification from the Jivamukti Yoga School and has been teaching yoga and meditation classes for the past 14 years. He's on the faculty of numerous Yoga Teacher Training programs, offers various workshops and courses throughout the year, and is a frequent contributor to forums and magazines about the enduring relevance of yoga’s ancient wisdom to life in the modern world.

You can learn more about Hari-kirtana by visiting his website: https://hari-kirtana.com/.

The profound dialogue of the Bhagavad-gita stands as one of the most inspiring and intellectually stimulating conversations in the history of sacred literature. It’s also one of the most challenging to Western readers due to its distinct departure from the principles of modern science and traditional monotheism.To truly grasp the essence of the Bhagavad-gita, one must shift from the world’s perspective to the Gita’s vision, allowing its teachings to frame our understanding rather than fitting them into our pre-existing worldview.

This alignment isn’t about intellectual capability; it’s about adopting the right mindset. Instead of asking, “How can I interpret these concepts to fit into the modern world?” we should ponder, “How can these concepts help me understand the modern world?”

What if the Gita itself holds the key to its understanding, hidden in plain sight within its verses?

In this workshop, Hari-kirtana das will guide you through an exploration of the Gita using his new book, Journey Into The Bhagavad Gita. Through discussions, guided meditations, journaling, and personal experiments, you will discover:

• The verses of the Gita that unlock the secrets to its teachings.

• The importance of aligning with the Gita’s worldview to tap into its transformational potential, and practical steps to achieve this.

• The subconscious modern or postmodern assumptions that hinder our understanding of the Gita, and how to overcome them.

• The way the Gita’s radical spirituality provides a logical basis for contemporary spiritual activism.

• How to integrate the Gita’s spiritual insights into your daily life.

Additionally, the workshop will feature kirtan (musical mantra meditation), ample time for Q&A, and post-workshop refreshments.

At its heart, the Bhagavad-gita addresses the crucial question: “How should we respond to the challenges we face as spiritual beings in the material world?” This workshop will delve into the Gita’s profound answers to this vital question.

8 LIVE INTERACTIVE CLASSES VIA ZOOM
Sundays @ 12:00 - 1:30 pm ET
September 8, 15, 29 | October 6, 20, 27 | November 10, 17

2 LIVE BONUS Q&A / APPLICATION SESSIONS
Saturdays @ 11:00 am ET
October 12 and November 2

Cost: $247/8-part series

This series is offered online via Zoom. Join LIVE at class time or wait for the recording to enjoy at your own convenience.

This course is registered with Yoga Alliance. Participants can get 14 hours of CE credit for Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle and Ethics for Yoga Teachers.

Hari-kirtana das is a yoga teacher, author, and mentor who guides people on journeys of self-discovery and personal transformation. A lifelong student of bhakti-yoga philosophy, Hari-kirtana has lived in devotional ashrams and intentional communities, worked for Fortune 500 companies and Silicon Valley start-ups, and brings a wide range of scriptural knowledge and life experience to his classes, workshops, and courses.

In addition to a lifetime of practice, Hari-kirtana has an 800-hour yoga teacher certification from the Jivamukti Yoga School and has been teaching yoga and meditation classes for the past 14 years. He's on the faculty of numerous Yoga Teacher Training programs, offers various workshops and courses throughout the year, and is a frequent contributor to forums and magazines about the enduring relevance of yoga’s ancient wisdom to life in the modern world.

You can learn more about Hari-kirtana by visiting his website: https://hari-kirtana.com/.

Yoga is ultimately about managing energy or life force, known in Sanskrit as prāṇa. Energy is our capacity to do physical, mental, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual work. Sometimes we need to expand our capacity to store up energy for later, stockpiling for the future. Other times we intentionally release and direct energy for a specific purpose. 

So how can we change the patterns of use and storage of our energy when we feel off kilter?

Yoga offers us a number of ways to do this. While posture work is the most familiar, prānāyāma and mantra are some of the most deeply powerful but underused and misinterpreted practices of yoga. If you are ready to expand your knowledge of yoga beyond the poses, this workshop is for you! In lecture, you will learn about prāṇa and the vāyu (internal "winds") and how we use our breath in words, sounds, and phrases to invoke and reinforce certain qualities and energy, followed by breathwork practices and mantra work. You'll discover first hand how and why prānāyāma and mantra are natural partners with meditation.

Cost: $130

Tara Lemerise, E-RYT 200/E-RYT 500, was expecting the Ashtanga Yoga Primary series and ended up in a Restorative Yoga class instead. That was her best mistake ever! Tara has been teaching Restorative Yoga since 2005 and has earned Restorative Yoga teaching certificates from Jillian Pransky, Judith Hanson Laster, and Cyndi Lee. She has since trained over 100 yoga teachers in her highly-acclaimed Rest for All: Restorative Yoga Teacher Training. Tara is deeply committed to spreading the word about the power of the down-regulating and healing practices of Restorative Yoga in order to subvert the prevailing capitalist narrative that humans need to be over-worked and under-rested to have value. Learn more about Tara at www.TaraLemeriseYoga.com.

4 Week Online Series
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:00pm
November 28th - December 19th

Fondly known as “The 112 Gateways to the Yoga of Wonder and Delight”, The Vijnana Bhairava Tantra or The Radiance Sutras provides us with an alternative to the philosophy and meditation practices in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. Rather than suppress the turnings of the mind and deny our desires, this text invites us to access divinity in our embodiment as the key to finding lasting peace. This text assures us that it is possible to find freedom from our sufferings via normal human experiences such as breathing, falling asleep and waking up, being in nature, and making love.

Join us to explore the beauty of these verses that encourage you to befriend the whole of your human experience as a pathway to enlightenment.

Please purchase this version:
The Radiance Sutras translated by Lorin Roche

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

Cost: $90

Tara Lemerise, E-RYT 200/E-RYT 500, was expecting the Ashtanga Yoga Primary series and ended up in a Restorative Yoga class instead. That was her best mistake ever! Tara has been teaching Restorative Yoga since 2005 and has earned Restorative Yoga teaching certificates from Jillian Pransky, Judith Hanson Laster, and Cyndi Lee. She has since trained over 100 yoga teachers in her highly-acclaimed Rest for All: Restorative Yoga Teacher Training. Tara is deeply committed to spreading the word about the power of the down-regulating and healing practices of Restorative Yoga in order to subvert the prevailing capitalist narrative that humans need to be over-worked and under-rested to have value. Learn more about Tara at www.TaraLemeriseYoga.com.

If you are looking for continuing education opportunities in Yin Yoga or Comparative Anatomy by me, Machelle Lee, My CEU offerings will be back in early 2024. As some of you know, my husband and I purchased an 8000 sq ft commercial building that we have been remodeling over the year+. The Newberry is in the heart of historic downtown Brunswick and 4000 sq ft will become the new home of Roots & River Yoga in January 2024. The rest of the building will house 5 other businesses! You can follow our progress at https://www.facebook.com/renovatingthenewberry/.

I will be adding 2024 CEU offerings soon. In the meantime, check out the great CEU experiences that Tara Lemerise is hosting at Roots & River Yoga in the coming months. Visit the website from time to time or join our email list for studio announcements.