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 | $10 | $80 for 10 classes* |
| 10:15-11:30am | Gentle Yoga | Donvieve Christian | $10 | 3 for $30, 6 for $55 - $65, 12 for $100 - $120** | |
| 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** | |
| Tue | 7:00 - 9:00 am | Mysore-style Ashtanga Yoga | Juliet Smith | $10 | $80 for 10 classes* |
| 9:15-10:30 am | Level 1- Community - New | Heather Kutil | $5 | New class - see description | |
| Noon - 1:15 pm | Yoga Level 1 | James Athing | $10 | 6 for $48, 15 for $105 | |
| 4:00 - 5:15 pm | Anusara 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 - 3 | Robyn Smith | $12 | 3 for $30, 6 for $55 - $65, 12 for $100 - $120** | |
| Wed | 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 - 12:00 am | Anusara Yoga Level 1 | Robyn Smith | $12 | 3 for $30, 6 for $55 - $65, 12 for $100 - $120** | |
| 5:00 - 6:15 pm | Prenatal Yoga | Paula Scott | $10 | 6 for $45 - $55 | |
| Thu | 7:00 - 9:00 am | Mysore-style Ashtanga Yoga | Juliet Smith | $10 | $80 for 10 classes* |
| 9:15-10:30 am | Level 1- Community - New | Heather Kutil | $5 | New class - see description | |
| 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 | 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 | Anusara 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 | $10 | 6 for $48, 15 for $105 | |
| 7:30 - 9:30 pm | Tantra Kriya Yoga - New | Kali & Gary | $12 | start Feb 19, Free Valentine's day, see Events below | |
| Sat | 10:00-11:30 am | Anusara Yoga Level 1-2 | Patrick Harestad | $12 | 3 for $30, 6 for $55 - $65, 12 for $100 - $120** |
| 7:00 - 8:45 pm | Contact Improvisation | Dorothee Daester | $7 | 4 for $20 | |
| 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.
**Applies to IFY classes: Seniors 65+ & Full-Time Students: $9 drop-in or $42-52 for 6 with 90-day time limit. Monthly pass: $75–90. $70 for Seniors and Full-Time students.




Upcoming Events
Intro To Yoga: Tuesdays, 7:15 - 8:30 p.m. February 2 - 23 with Robyn Smith
and Kendra Inzer
Learn the fundamentals of Anusara Yoga in a safe and supportive environment. You'll learn alignment in basic yoga poses, plus basic yoga philosophy, history, breathing and relaxation techniques. Class size is limited. Includes hand-outs. This course is geared to total beginners and is a great preparation for drop-in classes though not required.
Cost: $40 if paid by January 29, $45 after.
Registration: Call (707) 440-2111 or email robyn@innerfreedomyoga.com. See www.innerfreedomyoga.com for more info.
ANUSARA YOGA IMMERSION
& TEACHER TRAINING
with Robyn Smith and guest instructors
Deepen Your Practice and share what you love
Immersion: Feb. 5 - 7, March 5 - 7, April 9 - 11, April 30 - May 2, May 28 - 30, July 9 - 11, August 27 - 29 (retreat)
Teacher Training: September - December
The Anusara Yoga Immersion includes a visiting teacher Yoga Workshop and a summer weekend Yoga Retreat and is the prerequisite for the INNER FREEDOM YOGA TEACHER TRAINING in the fall
- for anyone interested in deepening their connection to yoga on and off the mat, and wanting a great community of like-minded friends to share in the journey, this is an excellent course. It is a thorough investigation of Anusara Yoga's alignment principles and Tantric philosophy, and offers you many tools for understanding yourself and enhancing your life.
- This Immersion Course covers:
Universal Principles of Alignment TM
Asana practice of all level 1 and most level 2 syllabus poses
Anatomy and esoteric anatomy (chakras, nadis, vayus, koshas, etc.
Ayurveda Intro
Yoga Philosophy through the ages with emphasis on Tantra
Meditation and Contemplation techniques
Pranayama techniques and practices
and much more!
Starts February 5. First payment due in January. Now accepting Pay Pal.
See www.innerfreedomyoga.com/workshops.php for more info.
Winter Classes 2010
Melanie Z. Tolley - Teacher
- INTERMEDIATE SERIES 8-Weeks
Self-study through the Chakra System
Mondays 7-9:30 p.m.
February 1- March 22
Cost $200, payable $25 weekly - MANIFESTATION SERIES 8-Weeks
Wednesdays 7-9:30 p.m.
February 3-March 24
Cost $200, payable $25 weekly - DIVINE MEDITATIONS 6-Weeks
Thursdays 1-2:30 p.m.
Cost $120, payable $20 weekly
Call (707)822-7700 for more information.
E-MAIL for registration: melaniez.tolley@yahoo.com
ANUSARA YOGA ALIGNMENT INTENSIVE with Robyn Smith
Dates:
Feb. 6 ,7, March 6, 7, and May 1, 2:
Saturdays 12 - 2 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
This extended Alignment Intenstive is for anyone wanting to deepen their understanding of asana and alignment. Each class is like a workshop including discussion, partnering and practice.
In each pose, we have the opportunity to create great healing and expansion, or great pain and injury, based on our application of alignment. Anusara Yoga’s Universal Principles of Alignment are powerful, therapeutic, and have proven to bring people into new places of mind-body awareness, physical freedom and healing. You will be amazed at how these principles serve to awaken your poses and maximize their energy flow, openness and safety.
Cost: $125 paid by January 29, $140 after (Take advantage of this recession pricing)!
Registration: Call (707) 440-2111 or robyn@innerfreedomyoga.com.
See www.innerfreedomyoga.com/workshops.php for more info.
Soulstomp! An ecstatic dance event
Friday, February 12, 8:00 -10:00pm
Come dance your inner dance! Experience two waves of world rhythms designed to ignite your body and activate your soul! $10-$15. Facilitated by AnaLora Garrard. 826-2647.
Tantra Kriya Yoga
First Free Introductory class
Sunday February 14
Continuing Friday Night classes 7:30-9:30pm
beginning February 19
We are excited to introduce our Ipsalu Tantra Kriya yoga based tradition to Humboldt county. It is a Heart-centered practice involving pranayama (sacred breathing), chanting sacred sounds, kriya meditation, activating the body with sacred movements and dance. The 2nd part is an interactive choreographed playshop to bring us back to our innocence and Heart Space.
All first time visitors attend our class for free. No checks or credit cards accepted. Cash only.
KaliShakti (561)932-2597
Gary Woodings (561)267-3837
kalishakti.com
garywoodingshealing.com
livingtantrabliss.com
April 9 - 11: Anusara Yoga Workshops with Sundari Lucey from Jackson Hole, WY
Hold the dates!
See www.innerfreedomyoga.com/workshops.php for details.
Arcata Dance Jam
Reminder: short-notice events can't be tracked here at this website
This site isn't updated frequently enough (the updates here are posted once a month). To know about the latest Dance Jam happenings and short-notice events, ask to join the email list here:
MedicineTreeDanceCollective@gmail.com
Classes
Instructors
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.
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
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
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.
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