Here's What's Happening at Santosha!!
Past Events
Wed 3/19 at 8:15-9:45pm ET - Hot Flashes & Chill: A Night of Self-Care for Perimenopause/Menopause with Julianne Roshan Dow
Perimenopause Workshop
Wed 3/19 at 8:15-9:45pm ET - Hot Flashes & Chill: A Night of Self-Care for Perimenopause/Menopause with Julianne Roshan Dow
You won’t want to miss this Workshop! Learn Jin Shin Jyutsu (JSJ) techniques that address specific perimenopause and menopause symptoms and then relax and integrate with Yoga Nidra to help you downshift toward sleep.
Join our resident herbalist Maggie on Wed. March 26 at 7:30pm for CommuniTea a relaxing and informative and community-building gathering where we all sip, learn & connect with each other!
In her CommuniTea events shares one of her healing Herbal Tea Blends - for our Santosha community she will be sharing her blend for stress & anxiety - 'It's Gonna Be OK', which is a simple and effective blend of plants that support your nervous system and it's response to stress.
While we all are enjoying the Tea, Maggie will share about the healing properties of each of the plants in our cups.
CommuniTea is a relaxing and informative and community-building gathering where we all sip, learn & connect with each other!
To purchase your tea visit maggieshealingpath.com/apothecaryshop
((Deadline for registration and tea purchase is March 12th ))
If you would like to have Maggie's tea in time for the class, you must order by the 12th to make sure I can get it delivered to you in time for the workshop.
Mahasamadhi Monday 1/13/2024 at 7:30pm EST
Full Moon Meditations
Shine on with Santosha’s Monthly Full Moon Chat & Meditation.
The Full Moon occurs when the moon is directly opposite the sun, allowing the whole face of the moon to be illuminated and appear as a full circle. With the full moon’s energy at its peak, we can connect with this mystical energy and release what is no longer serving us, supercharge our intentions and goals, and feel more in sync with the earth’s natural cycle.
We’ll begin by highlighting the aspects of this month’s moon, followed by Yoga Nidra (guided sleep-based meditation) to release, relax and reset with new intentions. We’ll end with a few moments of personal journaling with prompts to capture and reflect on your experience. All under the light of the full moon.
Moonstone and Quartz Crystal are always a great choice when working with the moon. Allow your intention to penetrate into the stone/crystals so that you can draw from it through the next lunar cycle. Have your journal & pen as well as any of your favorite items with you during the meditation.
Come illuminate full circle with us.
Wisdom & Chill Pop-Up
with Janie Ganga
Join Janie Ganga for perspective on how to practice yoga off the mat plus a full-length Yoga Nidra. First, we take about a half-hour to dive into the Wisdom of the yogis - both the ancient ones and some modern wisdom. We start with a “fortune cookie” - a quote, a practice, or a nugget of wisdom - as Ganga offers a short teaching and then facilitates an interactive conversation that lets us all learn from one another about how we might apply yoga to help us with our experiences of life. Next, you get supremely comfortable for a full-length Yoga Nidra. Take advantage of the virtual format - being in your own space at home so that you can use all the props that you need plus no need to drive anywhere afterward! As you let the body relax as fully as possible, the mind can relax, too. Yoga Nidra allows for healing at the deepest levels - and all you do is rest back and follow the guidance.
Uncover & Embrace Your Dharma
with Melissa Carvalho
Are you ready to elevate your life and embrace your true purpose? Join Melissa Carvalho, M.A., RYT, Yoga Teacher, Author, and Life Purpose/Career Coach, in this 1.5-hour transformative workshop -- taught online, live via Zoom!
You will be nourished with 45 minutes of a sweet slow flow, breathing exercises, and powerful meditation practice. Then, enjoy an inspirational talk accompanied by experiential exercises that will help you uncover your life story and get clear on the sacred work you are here to do. The principles are based off of Melissa’s bestselling career development book, "Purpose Forward: The Ultimate Career Starter’s Guide to Finding A Life (And Career) of Purpose"!
The class is accessible to all, and beginners are encouraged to join. This is a safe space! You won’t want to miss it- grab a friend or two and register today! Registration closes Wed 9/25 at midnight.
$35 General / $25 for Santosha Members & Staff
I AM Yoga Nidra Teacher Training In-Person with Kamini Desai, Ph.D.
Long Island Center for Yoga
Yoga Nidra I Immersion Sept.19-22 & Yoga Nidra II Certification Oct. 3-6
Explore the Power of Yoga Nidra with Kamini
What if you could give yourself or someone your love a deep restful sleep or a natural antidote to depression and anxiety? What if you could reach altered states of to shift your beliefs effortlessly?
Learn more about Yoga Nidra and why it is such a profound tool to change your mind, your health and your life. Enjoy an experience of Yoga Nidra guided by Kamini Desai, PhD Author of Yoga Nidra; The Art of Transformational Sleep and creator of the IAM Being Yoga Nidra app. For those who’d like to go deeper into their own personal practice or share this profound modality with others, Kamini will be Leading the I AM Yoga Nidra Teacher Training at Long Island Center for Yoga
Kamini Desai
For over 30 years Kamini has created unique body of teachings combining the ancient wisdom of yoga with modern psychology.
Trained at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health with degrees in Anthropology and Psychology from Smith College and La Salle University, and as daughter of one of the original yoga masters who pioneered yoga in the West, Kamini has served as Director of Wellness at Yarrow, an executive retreat center in Michigan, and on faculty of the Foxhollow Leadership Center.
She is now the Founder and Director of I AM Education featuring advanced studies and trainings to aid personal development. Kamini is the developer of the I AM Yoga Nidra app and author of the source text; Yoga Nidra: The Art of Transformational Sleep.
SAVE THE DATE!!! Are you in or around Rhode Island?
Or maybe you want to make a weekend of it?
Join us June 1 for an all-day
Yoga Retreat in South Kingstown, RI!!!
OR join us virtually - live via Zoom!
Please Register now to Save Your Spot!!!
Seated Tai Chi Series
Santosha Yoga is so excited to host this Series!
Seated Tai Chi is a structured practice that translates beautifully to the Zoom screen and can be an accessible and effective physical health program. Just like all forms of Tai Chi, this program integrates the mind to help improve mental focus and concentration. This opportunity to be physically and mentally engaged manifests a sense of well-being, and internal physical health benefits.
Seated Tai Chi was developed by Dr. Paul Lam, founder of the Tai Chi for Health Institute, for individuals challenged with temporary or permanent impaired mobility due to arthritis, stroke, Parkinson’s, paralysis, or other musculoskeletal conditions. It’s also a great starting point for students who are new to Tai Chi, for individuals who are ready to begin increasing their activity level, and with doctor’s approval, for those who are recuperating from injury or surgery. Seated Tai Chi provides an opportunity to participate in a safe and effective physical health program that integrates the mind to help improve mental focus and concentration. This opportunity to be physically and mentally engaged manifests a sense of well-being, increased confidence, and internal physical health benefits.
This special Series is separate from our regular class cards and memberships. (Santosha Members save $5.) Please pre-register ASAP to commit to the full program of all 6 sessions.
$99 for full series of 6 Fridays at 11:15am-12:15pm - 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16
Join Colleen, and experience how Tai Chi can embrace your mind, body, and spirit!
Jin Shin Jyutsu First Aid Workshop: Hands-On Emergency Self-Help with Roshan
Become your own hero in moments of crisis!
Jin Shin Jyutsu is the ancient art of harmonizing the life force energy within the body– a practice akin to Chinese acupuncture, but without needles, using only your own hands-on pressure points on the body.
Imagine being equipped to handle many basic emergencies using nothing but your hands with some know-how. Welcome to this class of life adventurers who will learn how to respond to situations from the unexpected to the uncomfortable. Picture yourself atop a ski mountain with a broken leg, grappling with a bee sting allergic reaction, dizziness, burns and more. This Workshop offers non-toxic, non-invasive techniques that are as easy on the budget as it is on the body. With simple hand placements, you will learn to address symptoms directly, with no side-effects. Plus, these skills aren’t just for you - they’re for anyone you encounter in need. So, take charge of your well-being and empower yourself to respond to any situation that presents itself. Handouts will be sent prior to the Workshop.
Meet Roshan and hear more about her inspiration for this workshop here.
Mahasamadhi - celebration of Swami Kripalu
Join us for this free community-led Mahasamadhi celebration!
SAT JAN 13, 10 - 11:30 AM
Please register to receive the Zoom link for this live online event.
In the I AM Yoga tradition; we honor the life and teachings of Swami Kripalu each year with a gathering that we call Mahasamadhi (see below for more info). Santosha Yoga Instructors along with Friends and fellow Siblings on the Path from both Near and Far will offer readings, short, guided meditations, and chanting. We invite anyone who is interested to join us in this beautiful opportunity to connect with a wider global sangha of people who resonate with this energy that we call the lineage of light. No previous experience is needed - simply arrive with an open mind and an open heart.
Tuesday August 29 at 7-9pm - Kirtan and Santosha Yoga Reunion -
live IN-PERSON ONLY at the Zen Center in Cumberland, Rhode Island
