Welcome to our center
Thank you for joining us! If you have a question about a class, please call the instructor. Please come to classes on time, in comfortable (non-restrictive) clothing, with an empty belly (at least 2-3 hours after eating a big meal). Yoga mats, blankets and other props are available for use in class. Good quality mats, blocks, & other props are also for sale. If you are pregnant or have a physical condition, please inform the instructor before class begins. Namaste
We are on the plaza in Arcata, California, above the Outdoor Store (707)822-7700
| Day | Time | Class | Instructor | Drop-in Fee | Series Fees and Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 8:30 - 10:00 am | Ashtanga-Vinyasa style Lev 1-2 | Juliet Smith | $12 | $100 for 10-punch card |
| 11:00 - Noon | Baby Boogie | Julie Lerwill | $1 - $3 | ||
| 4:10 - 5:10 pm | Meditation Group | Heidi Bourne | $3 | $10 per month | |
| 5:30 - 6:45 pm | Anusara Yoga® Level 1 | Robyn Smith | $12 | 3 for $30, 6 for $55 - $65, 12 for $100 - $120** | |
| Tues | 7:00 - 9:00 am | Mysore-style Ashtanga Yoga | Juliet Smith | $10 | First class free, $80 for 10 classes* |
| 9:15 - 10:30 am | Anusara Yoga Level 1 - 2 | Patrick Harestad | $10 | 3 for $30, 6 for $55 - $65, 12 for $100 - $120** | |
| Noon - 1:15 pm | Yoga Level 1 | James Athing | $10 | 6 for $48 | |
| 4:00 - 5:15 pm | Yoga Level 1 | Kendra Inzer | $10 | 3 for $30, 6 for $55 - $65, 12 for $100 - $120** | |
| 5:30 - 7:00 pm | Anusara Yoga Level 2 | Robyn Smith | $12 | 3 for $30, 6 for $55 - $65, 12 for $100 - $120** | |
| Wed | 9:00 - 10:25 am | Anusara Yoga Level 1 - 2 | Robyn Smith | $12 | 3 for $30, 6 for $55 - $65, 12 for $100 - $120** |
| 10:30 - 11:45 am | Anusara Yoga Level 1 | Robyn Smith | $6 - $12 | ||
| 3:00 - 4:30pm | Kundalini Yoga, Meditation & Mantra | Joan Richards | $10 | 5 classes $40 | |
| 5:00 - 6:15 pm | Prenatal Yoga | Paula Scott | $9 | 6 for $40 - $50 | |
| Thurs | 7:00 - 9:00 am | Mysore-style Ashtanga Yoga | Juliet Smith | $10 | First class free, $80 for 10 classes* |
| 9:15 - 10:30 am | Anusara-style Yoga Lev 1*** | Kendra Inzer | $10 | 3 for $30, 6 for $55 - $65, 12 for $100 - $120** | |
| 4:00 - 5:00 pm | Children's Yoga 4 - 8 years | Tanya Hunt | $7 - $10 | ||
| 5:45 - 7:00 pm | Anusara Yoga Lev 1 - 2*** | Patrick Harestad | $12 | 3 for $30, 6 for $55 - $65, 12 for $100 - $120** | |
| Fri | 8:15 - 8:45 am | Meditation/Pranayama | Heidi / Robyn | $2 | Pranayama 1st Fridays w/ Robyn |
| 9:00 - 10:30 am | Anusara Yoga Level 1 - 2 + | Robyn Smith | $12 | 3 for $30, 6 for $55 - $65, 12 for $100 - $120** | |
| 10:45 am - noon | Yoga Basics | Kendra Inzer | $10 | 3 for $30, 6 for $55 - $65, 12 for $100 - $120** | |
| 5:30 - 6:45 pm | Yoga Level 1 | James Athing | $12 | 6 for $48 | |
| Sat | 9:00 - 10:30 am | Yoga Level 1 - 2 | Patrick Harestad | $12 | 3 for $30, 6 for $55 - $65, 12 for $100 - $120** |
| 9:00 - 11:00 pm | The Arcata Dance Jam | Amanda & Akenaton | $3 - 5 | Every Sat. NOTAFLOF see red "?" at left | |
| Sun | 9:00 - 10:30 am | Yogananda Meditation Group | donation | 2nd and 4th Sundays each month | |
| 6:00 - 8:00 pm | Tibetan Meditation Group | donation | Every Sunday |
If you have a question about a class, please call the instructor.
*Seniors and full-time students: ask about special prices.
**Seniors 65+ & Full-Time Students: $9 drop-in or $42-52 for
6 with 90-day time limit. IFY Fall Class Special: 20 classes
for $150. Expires 12/31/08.
***These classes will not meet on Thanksgiving day.
Upcoming Events
Meditation and Pranayama Series with Patrick Harestad • Thursdays, Nov. 6 - 20
3 weeks, 7:15 - 8:45 pm. Come learn yogic breathing exercises and simple meditation techniques to quiet your mind and balance your nervous system. Patrick is a clear and compassionate teacher with many years of dedicated meditation practice and study. No experience necessary.
COST: $33 if paid by Nov. 4th, $38 after. No refunds after 11/4.
Kirtan and Sacred Singing Workshop
• Friday November 7th
Experience uplifting group singing through kirtan (devotional songs of India) at the Community Yoga center, 890 G st. in Arcata from 7- 9pm. Our kirtan will once again (hopefully) be rhythmically enhanced by Mark’s tabla playing. There’s a $8- 12 sliding scale fee.
Kirtan chanting is a part of Devotional (Bhakti) Yoga. Using ancient Sanskrit mantras, kirtan calls upon sacred energies which serve to quiet the mind. Each name of the One Reality has irresistibly sanctifying power. Singing kirtan helps us dive into a deeper place in our hearts. By chanting the names of God with devotion we are able to access the Divine within, attaining a state of blissful appreciation of “Nada Brahma”: Sound is God.
Kirtan is hardly at all about musical ability- it is about the heart. In this way of singing you’re invited to get out of your head and into your heart. We have this chance to immerse ourselves in the stream of devotion through singing together.
I lived in India for 2 years where I studied Hindustani and Karnatic music. I was fortunate to learn from master teachers such as Ali Akbar Khan and Dr. K. Subramaniam. I’m thankful to be able to share some of what I’ve learned about Indian music. Let’s come together again for the sharing of Nada Brahma.
For info call me at 845-8167 or see www.seaburygould.com.
Intro to Yoga with Robyn Smith and Patrick Harestad • Tuesdays,
November 11 - Dec. 2, 7:15 - 8:30 pm
Learn the fundamentals of Anusara Yoga alignment in basic yoga poses, plus basic yoga philosophy, history, breathing and relaxation techniques. The course is progressive and you’ll learn new poses each time and review previous ones to finish with a complete yoga routine. Includes hand-outs.
This is a great preparation for drop-in classes though not required.
$40 if paid by Nov. 7th, $45 after. No refunds after 11/7.
Call 440-2111 to register. innerfreedomyoga.com
Lower Back, Hips and Sacrum
• Saturday, Nov. 15, with Robyn Smith
11 am - 1 pm. Learn Yoga Therapy techniques to relieve conditions such as sciatica, sacro-iliac joint problems, slipped discs, and general hip and low back pain. $20 if paid by Nov.10th, $24 at the door. See more Somatics and Yoga Therapy sessions on back. innerfreedomyoga.com
Yoga Workshops with Sean Tebor
from Santa Fe, New Mexico • Nov. 21 - 23
Revolution: Spiraling into Stillness
Revolved asana postures are among the more sacred in yoga for their powerful capacity to purify the diaphragm, kidneys, heart, and lungs. And yet the sacrum and her union with the spine and pelvis are often compromised in a multitude of ways.
Immersing ourselves into the art and science of twisting, we will look deeply into the nature of the spiral body and the reality of sacral structure and stability, and explore innovative asana techniques that stabilize the sacrum.
Friday
7-9pm: Balancing the Core - strengthening and balancing the pelvis and legs, open the hips and establishing the breath pulse. ($30)
Saturday
10:00am-1:00pm: Prepare to Revolve: Sacral structure, balancing the sacrum and deep twists. ($40)
3:00pm-5:30pm: Spiral Body Anatomy, Supported Twists: Exploring the Rolfing and Myofacial perspectives on sacrum pelvis anatomy and luxurious supported twists ($35)
Sunday
11:00am-2:00pm: Spiraling into Stillness: Putting it all together with in-depth asana techniques in standing, seated, and reclined twists. ($40)
Registration
Call 707.440.2111 or visit innerfreedomyoga.com for info.
Somatics & Yoga Therapy Workshops
These sessions use the powerful healing tools of Hanna Somatic Education and Anusara Yoga Therapy to release chronic pain and tension, unlock muscular holding patterns in the body and retrain your system to relax and reform with gentle movements and modified postures. You’ll be given handouts for home practice.
Upper Backs, Neck and Shoulders
Yoga Therapy: Saturday, Dec. 6th, 11 am - 1 pm.
Somatics: Saturday, Dec. 13th, 11 am - 1 pm.
COST: $20 each if paid the Monday before, $24 at the door.
Hamstrings, Legs and Hips
Somatics: Tuesday, Dec. 9, 7:15 - 8:30 pm
Yoga Therapy: Tuesday, Dec. 16, 7:15 - 8:30 pm
Neck, Jaw and Arms
Somatics: Tuesday, Jan. 27th, 2009, 7:15 - 8:30 pm
Yoga Therapy: Thursday, Jan. 29th, 7:15 - 8:30 pm.
COST - Above 4 sessions: $14 each if paid by the Friday before, $18 at the door. All four sessions for $50 if paid by Dec. 9th.
Restorative Yoga Workshops
with Kendra Inzer
• Sunday, Dec. 14th, 11am - 1 pm
Practice surrendering in these special restful workshops. Restorative Yoga uses multiple props (blankets, straps, blocks) to support the body in gentle, long-held poses. These luxurious poses, along with simple breathing techniques, guide you into deep restoration and rejuvenation. No experience necessary.
COST: $20 if paid by December 10th, $24 after. Call 440-2111 to register. Drop-ins welcome. innerfreedomyoga.com
Reflection, Recognition and Revelation: Exploring the Solstice from the Inside-Out
• Saturday, December 20
Workshops with Vanessa Scott, certified Anusara Yoga teacher from Ashland, Oregon.
11 am - 2 pm ($35/40), and 4 - 6 pm ($24/$28). Pay by 12/13 for the lower rate. For more info: see innerfreedomyoga.com or call 440-2111.
Arcata Dance Jam
Every Saturday Night! 9 - 11 pm
MedicineTreeDanceCollective@gmail.com
The Arcata Dance Jam hosts a friendly, supportive, and sacred dance space for people of all ages to explore the unlimited joy of movement and its connective, healing, transformative, and ecstatic potentialities. $3-5 donation appreciated. NOTAFLOF.
Dance Jam with DJ is a Smoke-free, alcohol-free environment for all ages. This is a free-form dance. No instruction.
Upcoming Schedule
No scheduled events have been received for posting. They are often announced with short notice by email, so you will need to join their mailing list to find out about special events. This site doesn't update often enough for you to track short notice events here.
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Arcata Dance Jam
890 G St.
Saturdays 9-11
$3-5 Donation
The Electric Dance Temple
The Gods have meant that I shall dance and in some mystic hour I shall move to unheard rhythms of the cosmic orchestra of heaven. Ride the ecstatic wave to the fusion of sacred down tempo, global sounds, tender melodies and break beat. Set in a candle-lit temple with an altar. $5-10 donation appreciated. NOTAFLOF.
Classes
Anusara Yoga Level 1
Focuses on basic postures and breath, flexibility, strength-building, and Anusara alignment. Perfect for beginners and continuing students who are especially stiff or have injuries, and anyone wanting to go more slowly.
Anusara means to follow your heart. This incredibly accessible and extremely popular style of hatha yoga integrates Universal Principles of Alignment with celebration a spirit and heart-felt intention in a way that is deeply transformative and therapeutic.
Instructors
Glenda Hesseltine, M.A. has 19 years of experience as a Tai Chi practitioner and instructor, including 7 years as a stress reduction teacher and health educator at Kaiser Permanente. Traditionally trained in the Yang Style, she is also certified in the Sun Style and endorsed by the American Arthritis Foundation in Tai Chi for Arthritis and Tai Chi for Diabetes. Her specialties include Tai Chi for Kids, and Fibromyalgia Recovery. She brings 35 years of meditation training, and a deep commitment to help people heal. With a master's degree in counseling psychology, and a specialty in Psychosynthesis, she uses guided imagery and sound toning in her classes. She is available for individual health/life coaching and private lessons also.
Heidi Bourne leads the Monday and Friday meditation groups. (707)441-9940
Heidi Bourne leads the Monday and Friday meditation groups. (707)441-9940
Robyn Smith is a certified Anusara Yoga Instructor and holds certificates from Forrest Yoga, Integrative Yoga Therapy and Hanna Somatic Education. She has been teaching yoga since 1994 and offering Somatics since 1998. Robyn teaches with deep passion and joy, while emphasizing safety through alignment; mindful and playful practice; and connection to the spiritual heart. She is a student of Buddhist and Yoga philosophy and integrates their teachings into her classes. She offers private sessions and workshops in Anusara Yoga Therapy and Somatics, powerful tools for releasing chronic muscle pain and tension, and improving well-being. See www.innerfreedomyoga.com for more info. on her offerings, including teacher training, local and international retreats!
440-2111.
Joan Richards is KRI certified Kundalini Yoga Instructor who has been studying the teachings of Yogi Bhajan since 2001. She shares her fascination and love of the experience of movement of energy in the body through the art and science of Kundalini Yoga. Joan also offers private sessions including asana, meditation, mantra and energy work.
707-476-9343.
Kendra Inzer is a Certified Yoga instructor who has been teaching since 1999. Her classes are inspired by her training, practice and love of Anusara Yoga. Kendra creates a welcoming environment for students to discover their potential, find freedom in body and breath, and open to the joy of life through Yoga. Her study of Anusara Yoga and Sufi mystical teachings encourage her to open her heart, see the beauty in all, and celebrate life! She can be reached at 826-1460.
Kendra Inzer is a Certified Yoga instructor who has been teaching since 1999. Her classes are inspired by her training, practice and love of Anusara Yoga. Kendra creates a welcoming environment for students to discover their potential, find freedom in body and breath, and open to the joy of life through Yoga. Her study of Anusara Yoga and Sufi mystical teachings encourage her to open her heart, see the beauty in all, and celebrate life! She can be reached at 826-1460.
Robyn Smith is a certified Anusara Yoga Instructor and holds certificates from Forrest Yoga, Integrative Yoga Therapy and Hanna Somatic Education. She has been teaching yoga since 1994 and offering Somatics since 1998. Robyn teaches with deep passion and joy, while emphasizing safety through alignment; mindful and playful practice; and connection to the spiritual heart. She is a student of Buddhist and Yoga philosophy and integrates their teachings into her classes. She offers private sessions and workshops in Anusara Yoga Therapy and Somatics, powerful tools for releasing chronic muscle pain and tension, and improving well-being. See www.innerfreedomyoga.com for more info. on her offerings, including teacher training, local and international retreats!
440-2111.
Patrick Harestad, is a Certified Hatha Yoga Instructor. He began his love affair with Yoga at age 17, studying Swami Satchidananda's Integral Yoga for two years, including retreats with Swamiji. Since then he has studied many forms of body/mind/spirit disciplines, including nine years of Aikido, five years of Jiu Jiutsu, and a life-long passion for surfing. For the last 12 years he has had a daily practice, which has included meditation, Ashtanga Yoga and Anusara Yoga styles. Since 2002 he has studied extensively with John Friend, Creator of Anusara Yoga, including Teacher training, Yoga Therapy trainings and Master Immersions, ( over 250 hours with John). He has taught Yoga and Martial Arts both in the U. S. and Brazil, where he spent two years living in a Buddhist Retreat Center with His Eminence Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche. 616-4117
Robyn Smith Robyn Smith is a certified Anusara Yoga Instructor and holds certificates from Forrest Yoga, Integrative Yoga Therapy and Hanna Somatic Education. She has been teaching yoga since 1994, offering Somatics since 1998, and annually trains with Anusara Yoga's founder, John Friend, and other top Anusara Yoga instructors several times per year. Robyn teaches with deep passion and joy, while emphasizing safety through alignment; mindful and playful practice; and connection to the spiritual heart. She is a student of Buddhist and Tantric Yoga philosophy and loves helping people awaken to their true nature through these powerful teachings. Robyn also offers private sessions and workshops in Anusara Yoga Therapy and Somatics, powerful tools for releasing chronic muscle pain and tension, and improving well-being. See www.innerfreedomyoga.com for more info., including teacher training, local and international retreats! (707) 440-2111.
Robyn Smith Robyn Smith is a certified Anusara Yoga Instructor and holds certificates from Forrest Yoga, Integrative Yoga Therapy and Hanna Somatic Education. She has been teaching yoga since 1994, offering Somatics since 1998, and annually trains with Anusara Yoga's founder, John Friend, and other top Anusara Yoga instructors several times per year. Robyn teaches with deep passion and joy, while emphasizing safety through alignment; mindful and playful practice; and connection to the spiritual heart. She is a student of Buddhist and Tantric Yoga philosophy and loves helping people awaken to their true nature through these powerful teachings. Robyn also offers private sessions and workshops in Anusara Yoga Therapy and Somatics, powerful tools for releasing chronic muscle pain and tension, and improving well-being. See www.innerfreedomyoga.com for more info., including teacher training, local and international retreats! (707) 440-2111.
Patrick Harestad, is a Certified Hatha Yoga Instructor. He began his love affair with Yoga at age 17, studying Swami Satchidananda's Integral Yoga for two years, including retreats with Swamiji. Since then he has studied many forms of body/mind/spirit disciplines, including nine years of Aikido, five years of Jiu Jiutsu, and a life-long passion for surfing. For the last 12 years he has had a daily practice, which has included meditation, Ashtanga Yoga and Anusara Yoga styles. Since 2002 he has studied extensively with John Friend, Creator of Anusara Yoga, including Teacher training, Yoga Therapy trainings and Master Immersions, ( over 250 hours with John). He has taught Yoga and Martial Arts both in the U. S. and Brazil, where he spent two years living in a Buddhist Retreat Center with His Eminence Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche. 616-4117
Tanya Hunt is a Certified Children's Yoga Instructor and mother of two young children. She feels a strong connection to the children in her class and feels it is important to create a class environment that is nurturing and supportive of their many different needs. Kindergarteners who Tanya has taught have graced her with the nickname "Yoga Mama!” After a year of teaching yoga in school classrooms Tanya feels drawn to extend her love for yoga to others through a community yoga class for kids.
