APRIL EVENTS
Guided Meditation and Sound Bath
with Dr. K. Walton Ellis
Cost: $30
Join Dr. We for a rejuvenating experience that combines the power of meditation with the soothing sounds of a sound bath. Let go of stress and tension as you immerse yourself in a state of deep relaxation and healing. Dr. We will guide you through the session, helping you find peace and balance within. Expect a unique experience with a hypnosis-style guided meditation combined with a sound bath.
Upcoming Meditation + Sound Bath dates:
Sunday, April 12, 4 pm
Sunday, April 26, 4 pm
Saturday, May 16, 4 pm
Sunday, May 31, 4 pm
To Register: Contact Dr. We by email or text or call:
Metamorphosis.lounge@icloud.
Phone/text: 774-484-6195
New Moon Marma Yoga & Prana Renewal
A Monthly Energy Reset + Restorative Yoga Nidra
with Monica Limon
Saturday, April 18, 10 am – 12 pm
Cost: $25
Learn more and register at www.soultreestudio.com
A deeply nourishing monthly ritual aligned with the subtle energy of the New Moon. This practice begins with slow, mindful movement woven with awareness of Marma points — gentle energy gateways that help release tension and invite balanced prana.
The experience concludes with a spacious 45-minute Marma Nidra, where rest becomes the medicine and New Moon intentions are softly planted.
Ideal for those seeking deep nervous system restoration, alignment with natural rhythms, and a gentle yet powerful reset.
No prior experience needed. Come as you are.
MAY EVENTS
Embodied Anatomy + Movement Immersion
Weekend Intensive with Ada Lusardi
May 2 and 3, 2026
The Yoga Center Reno
In this two-day immersion, we will explore joint, muscle, and visceral anatomy and biomechanics, applying and integrating our discoveries into our movement and breathing. You will leave knowing more about how your unique body works and ways to move easefully, safely, and effectively for a lifetime. This workshop weekend is open to teachers and students with a consistent yoga practice. Space is limited.
* In-person only
* Lots of personal attention (with your permission, of course)
* All props are provided, but please bring your mat, notepad, and pen.
* CEU’s available through Yoga Alliance upon completion.
INVESTMENT:
$225/whole weekend, early bird by 4/1
$240/whole weekend, after 4/1
$65/individual sessions (registration opens 4/17)
WEEKEND SCHEDULE:
Saturday, May 2
Session 1: 9 am – 11:30 am
Session 2: 1 pm – 3:30 pm
Sunday, May 3
Session 3: 10 am -12:30 pm
Session 4: 2 pm – 4:30 pm
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
Ada Lusardi (E-RYT, YACEP) teaches workshops and trainings that marry the heart and science of yoga while offering nuanced and precise teaching with warmth and humor. Utilizing compassionate and clear direction, intelligent sequencing, and skillful hands-on adjustments, her offerings challenge and refine one’s movement practice regardless of age or ability. A life-long anatomy student, she guides students in uncovering the architecture of their human form and finding ease of movement, breath, and spirit. She leads online and in-person classes, workshops, and retreats throughout California’s Bay Area and around the country. A long-time student of Donald Moyer, Judith Hanson Lasater, and Gil Hedley, she is a perennial student of yoga and life.
INSIGHT MEDITATION WORKSHOPS
In-Person & Live-streamed Offerings Guided by Russell Persson
8:00 – 9:30 am, one Sunday per month
UPCOMING DATES:
May 3
Workshop Fee: Suggested donations: $20, $10, $5, $1
Donate here
Email to reserve your spot: info@theyogacenterreno.com. Drop-ins are also welcome.
Join Russell Persson for a 90-minute workshop focusing on mindfulness meditation and present moment awareness. He welcomes anyone new to the practice of meditation as well as experienced practitioners. This workshop is designed to help participants experience the benefits of present moment awareness and cultivate, through guided and silent meditation, loving awareness and the refinement of our innate abilities for concentration and stillness.
The workshop will include:
- A short series of movements inspired by qigong to bring awareness to the physical body
- A guided meditation with focus on the breath to cultivate concentration and compassion and to begin to see, with precision, our distractions and addictive thought patterns
- Questions and discussion on our experience
- A brief walking meditation
- And a final silent meditation to end the workshop
Expand Your Knowledge with Yoga for Scleroderma and Arthritis!
Discover the transformative potential of yoga tailored for individuals with Scleroderma and Arthritis!
This comprehensive Continuing Education course will equip you with tools to support EVERY body, making yoga safe, accessible, and empowering. Learn directly from Cheryl Albright, Alexis Harrison, Pat McMillan, and Kathy Randolph, who bring years of expertise to this life-changing program.
- Specialized yoga poses, breathing techniques, and meditations designed to alleviate symptoms of Scleroderma and Arthritis.
- How to adapt yoga practices for maximum comfort and safety.
- Inclusive teaching methods to empower individuals of all abilities.
Course Details:
Part 1: May 9-10, 2026 (Hybrid: Online & In-person in Reno, NV)
Part 2: August 8-9, 2026 (Hybrid: Online & In-person in Reno, NV)
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (Saturday & Sunday)
Sign up today and take your teaching to the next level!
This course is open to Yoga therapists, instructors, students, health care practitioners, and families of people with scleroderma or arthritis, who have met one of our pre-requisites.
PRE-REQUISITE, at least one of:
– 200HR Yoga Teacher Training.
– Health background (PT, OT, RT, SLP, Nurse, Special Education Teacher) plus consistent personal yoga practice.
For more details and registration, visit:
www.yogaforscleroderma.com/teacher-trainings
Yoga is for EVERY body. Let’s make it happen!
SOUND BATH
with Jen Haddix, Sound Healer, Yoga Instructor
Thursday, May 14, 5:30 – 6:45 pm
Cost: $33
(No one will be turned away due to lack of funds, sliding scale option available.)
Jen is visiting from Virginia, and is so excited to host a sound healing for the Reno community! Working with the healing vibrations of crystal bowls, drums, chimes, vocals and more… Jen will support you in slowing down and finding calm and peace within yourself. The sound healing instruments she uses work with your chakras (energy centers), helping to move a lot of energy quickly, clear any blockages, and help you release anything you’ve been holding onto that is no longer serving you. This will be a powerful healing experience!
Sliding scale available… no one will be turned away due to lack of funds. Email hello@jenhaddix.com for this option.
Questions/contact: Jen Haddix connect@intuitivejen.com
New Moon Marma Yoga & Prana Renewal
A Monthly Energy Reset + Restorative Yoga Nidra
with Monica Limon
Saturday, May 16, 10 am – 12 pm
Cost: $25
Learn more and register at www.soultreestudio.com
A deeply nourishing monthly ritual aligned with the subtle energy of the New Moon. This practice begins with slow, mindful movement woven with awareness of Marma points — gentle energy gateways that help release tension and invite balanced prana.
The experience concludes with a spacious 45-minute Marma Nidra, where rest becomes the medicine and New Moon intentions are softly planted.
Ideal for those seeking deep nervous system restoration, alignment with natural rhythms, and a gentle yet powerful reset.
No prior experience needed. Come as you are.
SETTLE & SOFTEN SOUND BATH
with Melanie Fox, Sound Practitioner
A one-hour therapeutic sound experience designed to calm the nervous system and support deep relaxation.
Settle into a gentle, therapeutic sound bath designed to help your body unwind and your mind soften. Through the soothing tones of crystal singing bowls and complementary instruments, you’ll be guided into a state of deep relaxation and nervous system regulation. This one-hour experience offers a safe, accessible space to pause, breathe, and reset. All levels are welcome, and no prior experience is necessary.
UPCOMING OFFERINGS:
Sunday, May 17, 4 – 5 pm
Friday, May 29, 5:30 – 6:30 pm
EVENT FEE: $33
TO REGISTER: www.soulfulfox.com/events
QUESTIONS/CONTACT: email melanie@soulfulfox.com or text/call at 602-845-9079
Guided Meditation and Sound Bath
with Dr. K. Walton Ellis
Cost: $30
Join Dr. We for a rejuvenating experience that combines the power of meditation with the soothing sounds of a sound bath. Let go of stress and tension as you immerse yourself in a state of deep relaxation and healing. Dr. We will guide you through the session, helping you find peace and balance within. Expect a unique experience with a hypnosis-style guided meditation combined with a sound bath.
Upcoming Meditation + Sound Bath dates:
Saturday, May 16, 4 pm
Sunday, May 31, 4 pm
To Register: Contact Dr. We by email or text or call:
Metamorphosis.lounge@icloud.
Phone/text: 774-484-6195
JUNE EVENTS
INSIGHT MEDITATION WORKSHOPS
In-Person & Live-streamed Offerings Guided by Russell Persson
8:00 – 9:30 am, one Sunday per month
UPCOMING DATES:
June 3
Workshop Fee: Suggested donations: $20, $10, $5, $1
Donate here
Email to reserve your spot: info@theyogacenterreno.com. Drop-ins are also welcome.
Join Russell Persson for a 90-minute workshop focusing on mindfulness meditation and present moment awareness. He welcomes anyone new to the practice of meditation as well as experienced practitioners. This workshop is designed to help participants experience the benefits of present moment awareness and cultivate, through guided and silent meditation, loving awareness and the refinement of our innate abilities for concentration and stillness.
The workshop will include:
- A short series of movements inspired by qigong to bring awareness to the physical body
- A guided meditation with focus on the breath to cultivate concentration and compassion and to begin to see, with precision, our distractions and addictive thought patterns
- Questions and discussion on our experience
- A brief walking meditation
- And a final silent meditation to end the workshop
Restorative Sound Bath and Acupuncture
Led by Melanie Fox, Sound Practioner
and Dr. Katie Gaffney, OMD, LAc
Licensed Acupuncturist, Herbalist, and Doctor of Oriental Medicine
Sunday, June 7, 3 pm – 4:30 pm
COST: $55
TO REGISTER: soulfulfox.com/events
Experience deep rest through the combined support of immersive sound and gentle acupuncture. This 90-minute session pairs thoughtfully selected acupuncture points with calming sound to encourage balance, ease stress, and promote nervous system regulation. Led by sound practitioner Melanie Fox and Dr. Katie Gaffney, this collaborative offering provides a steady, carefully held space for rest and integration.
with Melanie Fox
Sound Practitioner
Melanie Fox is a certified sound healer, musician, and facilitator who creates restorative sound experiences designed to support deep relaxation and nervous system regulation. As the founder of Soulful Fox, and with a master’s degree in Instructional Design, she blends creativity, structure, and presence to hold steady, supportive space for rest and integration.
and Dr. Katie Gaffney, OMD, LAc
Licensed Acupuncturist, Herbalist, and Doctor of Oriental Medicine
Read about Katie on her website www.gaffneyhealing.com
(photo by Andy Wright)
Sierra Valley Day-Long Retreat
with Katie Louvat
Sierra Valley Preserve + Nature Center, Beckworth, CA
Monday, June 8, 9:30 am – 3:00 pm
AS OF 4/7/26, THE RETREAT IS FULL .
To join the waiting list, email Klouvat@gmail.com
Registration Fee: $140
To Register: Email Klouvat@gmail.com to reserve your spot.
(Payment in advance is required to hold spot. Payment options include Venmo, Zelle, cash, or check)
Join Katie Louvat for a rejuvenating day of gentle movement and mindfulness at the Sierra Valley Preserve + Nature Center. Just a 45-minute drive from Reno, the Nature Center is located in the headwaters of the Wild and Scenic Middle Fork of the Feather River—a paradise for nature lovers and birding-enthusiasts. Our spacious practice space opens to views of big skies, lush bird-filled wetlands, early summer wildflowers, and the nearby Sierra Nevada range.
The retreat includes two 2-hour movement and mindfulness sessions, a vegetarian catered lunch by Chef Julia, and some unscheduled free-time to use as you please: walk the nature trails, bird-watch, journal, nap, or bring your favorite art supplies and make some art.
Please note: Props are not provided. You can find a list of what you’ll need to bring on the event page.
New Moon Marma Yoga & Prana Renewal
A Monthly Energy Reset + Restorative Yoga Nidra
with Monica Limon
Saturday, June 13, 10 am – 12 pm
Cost: $25
Learn more and register at www.soultreestudio.com
A deeply nourishing monthly ritual aligned with the subtle energy of the New Moon. This practice begins with slow, mindful movement woven with awareness of Marma points — gentle energy gateways that help release tension and invite balanced prana.
The experience concludes with a spacious 45-minute Marma Nidra, where rest becomes the medicine and New Moon intentions are softly planted.
Ideal for those seeking deep nervous system restoration, alignment with natural rhythms, and a gentle yet powerful reset.
No prior experience needed. Come as you are.
SETTLE & SOFTEN SOUND BATH
with Melanie Fox, Sound Practitioner
A one-hour therapeutic sound experience designed to calm the nervous system and support deep relaxation.
Settle into a gentle, therapeutic sound bath designed to help your body unwind and your mind soften. Through the soothing tones of crystal singing bowls and complementary instruments, you’ll be guided into a state of deep relaxation and nervous system regulation. This one-hour experience offers a safe, accessible space to pause, breathe, and reset. All levels are welcome, and no prior experience is necessary.
UPCOMING OFFERINGS:
Saturday, June 13, 4 – 5 pm
Friday, June 19, 5:30 – 6:30 pm
EVENT FEE: $33
TO REGISTER: www.soulfulfox.com/events
QUESTIONS/CONTACT: email melanie@soulfulfox.com or text/call at 602-845-9079
Guided Meditation and Sound Bath
with Dr. K. Walton Ellis
Cost: $30
Join Dr. We for a rejuvenating experience that combines the power of meditation with the soothing sounds of a sound bath. Let go of stress and tension as you immerse yourself in a state of deep relaxation and healing. Dr. We will guide you through the session, helping you find peace and balance within. Expect a unique experience with a hypnosis-style guided meditation combined with a sound bath.
Upcoming Meditation + Sound Bath dates:
Sunday, June 14, 4 pm
Sunday, June 21, 4 pm
To Register: Contact Dr. We by email or text or call:
Metamorphosis.lounge@icloud.
Phone/text: 774-484-6195