Ashtanga-Vinyasa Style Yoga
Level 1-2

Moving at your own pace enjoy the guidance and support of a knowledgeable and experienced teacher. Tailor an individual practice for each student, learn how to apply the different forms of yoga practice. feel the freedom of independent practice within a group.

Baby Boogie

Cancelled at CYC. Call Deborah at 834-0330 for new location.

A dance jam for parents & babies. Come dance & play to an eclectic mix of music, and have fun meeting other parents & babies. You may want to bring a carrier for younger infants. Please bring water for yourself. Class begins August 7th, Mondays from 11am-12pm. A $1-$3 donation is appreciated to help pay for the space. Please contact Julie for any questions at: 443-8015.

Tai Chi

Special stress reduction training, using breathing, acupressure, and gentle, easy movement to restore balance...mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual. More medicinal than martial...this form "TAI CHI MADE EZ" is a "moving meditation" made up of simple, slow, soft, circular movements that anyone can do regardless of age or fitness level. Based on the concept NO PAIN, MUCH GAIN.

Meditation Group

Join us for sitting meditation. No specific path, just shared silence. This is for anyone who enjoys sitting with a group, or anyone who is interested in finding out what it's about. Perfect for anyone with any background looking for 45 minutes of group quiet. Instruction is provided for beginners.

Anusara Yoga Level 1

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.

Mysore-style Ashtanga Yoga

Moving at your own pace enjoy the guidance and support of a knowledgeable and experienced teacher. Tailor an individual practice for each student, learn how to apply the different forms of yoga practice. feel the freedom of independent practice within a group.

Anusara Yoga Level 1 - 2

Classes welcome all levels of students, but are generally geared for experienced beginners. Poses may be sustained longer and discussed in greater detail. Sun Salutations, standing poses, backbends, twists, and basic inversions included.

Yoga Level 1

Ideal for those new to yoga or those wanting a more gentle practice because of injury, stiffness, fatigue, or pregnancy. Classes are moderately paced with focus on alignment, strengthening, breath, ease, safety, and stability in the basic yoga poses.

Children's Yoga

This is an ongoing class for children ages 4 to 7 years old. Children will learn basic yoga techniques in a story telling style that incorporates songs, dance, breathing exercises and relaxation. Focus is on fun! No registration required, drop-ins are welcome.Please call Tanya at 707-498-4383 for more info. This is a drop-off style class.

Anusara Yoga Basics

Focuses on basic postures and breath, flexibility, strength building, and Anusara alignment. This class is perfect for beginners and continuing students who are especially stiff or have injuries, and anyone wanting to to more slowly.

Anusara Yoga Level 2-3

Longer class through summer!

For intermediate students with at least one year of regular hatha yoga practice and familiarity with basic sun salutation, standing poses, back bends, arm balances, and inversions. Classes build the "inner fire" often with dynamic vinyasa (flow) sequences and practice of more challenging variations of all classes of poses. Must be able to push up to full wheel on your own.

Anusara Yoga Level 1 - 2

Classes welcome all levels of students, but are generally geared for experienced beginners. Poses may be sustained longer and discussed in greater detail. Sun Salutations, standing poses, backbends, twists, and basic inversions included.

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.

Kundalini Yoga, Meditation & Mantra

Kundalini Yoga is the Yoga of awareness. It is the refined experience of self through movement and meditation utilizing sound and breath. This yoga practice emphasizes mantra and meditation.

Prenatal Yoga

Stretching and breathing in stillness and movement to bring more awareness into your changing body as well as strengthening and relaxing body, mind, and spirit to adjust to the physical demands of labor, birth, and motherhood. Devote this loving, quiet, and deep time to yourself and to your baby.

Mysore-style Ashtanga Yoga

Moving at your own pace enjoy the guidance and support of a knowledgeable and experienced teacher. Tailor an individual practice for each student, learn how to apply the different forms of yoga practice. feel the freedom of independent practice within a group.

Anusara Yoga Level 1 - 2

Classes welcome all levels of students, but are generally geared for experienced beginners. Poses may be sustained longer and discussed in greater detail. Sun Salutations, standing poses, backbends, twists, and basic inversions included.

Anusara Yoga Level 1 - 2

Classes welcome all levels of students, but are generally geared for experienced beginners. Poses may be sustained longer and discussed in greater detail. Sun Salutations, standing poses, backbends, twists, and basic inversions included.

Contact Improvisation Jam

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Meditation / Pranayama

Come join Heidi Bourne for a sweet meditation session with simple instructions. On the first Fridays of the month, Robyn Smith will lead pranayama (breathing exercises), to help energize, calm, and balance the nervous system. This will prepare us for a short meditation.

Anusara Yoga Level 1 - 2 +

Classes welcome all levels of students, but are generally geared for experienced beginners. Poses may be sustained longer and discussed in greater detail. Sun Salutations, standing poses, backbends, twists, and basic inversions included.

Yoga Basics

Focuses on basic postures and breath, flexibility, strength-building, and Anusara Yoga’s alignment principles. This class is perfect for beginners and continuing students who are especially stiff or have injuries, and anyone wanting to go more slowly.

Gentle / Restorative Yoga

Description to be added soon.

Yoga Level 1

Ideal for those new to yoga or those wanting a more gentle practice because of injury, stiffness, fatigue, or pregnancy. Classes are moderately paced with focus on alignment, strengthening, breath, ease, safety, and stability in the basic yoga poses.

The Arcata Dance Jam

Every Saturday night! 9 - 11 pm, beginning Feb. 9th 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.

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. MedicineTreeDanceCollective@gmail.com

Dance Jam with DJ is a Smoke-free, alcohol-free environment for all ages. This is a free-form dance. No instruction.

Shakti Celebration

Expand your Shakti (divine creative radiant energy) in this dynamic, flowing class for Level 1 - 2 students interested in a good yoga workout, deep play, and a light-hearted hour of practice.

Yogananda Meditation Group

This group is for anyone who is interested in the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda. The group begins with his energization exercises, then is followed by chanting, readings from his writings and ends with a half hour silent meditation. All are welcome.

Tibetan Meditation Group

Meditation and question and answer followed by a study group. For more information call 822-4756.

Amanda & Akenaton and other members of the Medicine Tree Dance Collective host the Arcata Dance Jam. Members of the Medicine Tree Dance Collective include Akenaton Flores, Gaia, Amanda Henman, Manderella, and Kyle Stasse and all others who contribute and enjoy the dance. They are constantly giving thanks for all of those who support this community dance program and they looking forward to seeing you on saturday nights to help your dance visions come true.

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.

Inner Freedom Yoga We are a team of yoga teachers dedicated to helping people experience inner freedom by opening their hearts, healing their bodies, and awakening their minds through the teachings of Anusara Yoga, Buddhist and Yoga philosophy, and other influences. Look for "IFY" by the teacher's name. When you purchase a series with an Inner Freedom Yoga teacher, you can use it for classes with any of us.

Inner Freedom Yoga SUMMER SPECIALS! $120 for 16 classes. $175 for 25 classes. Valid June 1- Aug. 31.

See Inner Freedom Yoga for more info. on our offerings, including teacher training, local and international retreats!

James Athing has been a certified Integrative Yoga therapy teacher since 1999. He is also a chiropractor and his classes focus on asanas to prevent and/or correct problems with your spinal joints and extremities. 822-7419 athingchiropractic.com

Julie Lerwill (information to be added soon)

Juliet Smith has been practicing many types of yoga since 1993, both in the U.S. and in India. She has studied with Richard Freeman, Sri K. Patabbhi Jois, David Life and Sharon Gannon. Juliet is also a bodyworker, practicing a medically patented, nerve entrapment release system called "Active Release Techniques". This is a manual soft tissue treatment that aims to restore the normal functions between nerves and muscles. She also practices deep tissue massage, cranio-sacral therapy, Zen Shiatzu (acupressure) and therapeutic yoga.

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.

Melanie Z. Tolley (information to be added soon)

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

Paula Scott began practicing Yoga in India in 1993 and has been teaching since 1999. She has been deeply inspired to teach prenatal yoga through her own experience with the ultimate yoga—labor. She is also a certified doula, massage therapist, and hypnotherapist. 825-0226

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