Amidst the rush of the holidays and the stillness of winter, gift yourself three hours to breathe, reflect, and rest.
Not loving it, not hating it -
but allowing life as it is.
Yoga, through its philosophy and asana, offers us tools to allow - to meet life, its joys and pains alike, with presence.
In this gentle, somatic, reflective workshop, we’ll explore a central yogic insight: suffering is part of life, but our resistance to it multiplies the pain.
Through a guided, digestible and actionable philosophy session, we’ll explore yogic teachings including the kleshas (sources of suffering) - gaining language to articulate what we often feel and wisdom to help navigate it with compassion.
We’ll then move into a Deep Rest practice, a yin-inspired restorative sequence of long-held, supported postures with gentle somatic elements woven throughout, inviting the body to soften, the mind to quieten, and the whole being to become receptive - allowing the wisdom of yoga to be embodied and felt, not just understood.
We’ll close with journaling in a sangha circle, practicing reflection and compassionate, non-judgmental listening - weaving together insight and experience so the teachings can be carried gently into daily life.
You’ll leave feeling grounded, deeply rested, and with a sense of ease and embodied wisdom to guide you through winter’s stillness, the rhythm of the holidays, and beyond.
When & Where:
Saturday, Dec 13 | 3–6 PM | The Green Yogi, MLK, Berkeley | $35
No one turned away for lack of funds - write to disha3m@gmail.com to discuss or to arrange alternate payment options - doesn’t have to be only monetary :)