AUGUST OFFERINGS
CHANNEL CALM RELAXATION WORKSHOP
with Christina Baggott, ERYT500
12pm – 1:15 pm, on the first Saturday of the month
Offered In-person and Online
Upcoming Sessions: August 6, September 3, October 1
Enjoy an afternoon escape to channel your inner calm and recharge your mind and body. During this monthly practice you will be guided through meditation, yoga nidra and breathwork. All are welcomed.
These Channel Calm Workshops are perfect for health-conscious individuals who are looking to relax, center, and calm.
You can be near or far. If local, you have the option to join in-person at the studio, where you will have access to a wide array of props to truly personalize your relaxation experience. If you are from out of the immediate area, no worries, you can join us online. All you need is Zoom and a comfortable place to relax.
All sessions will be held the first Saturday of the month from 12pm – 1:15pm (pst).
WORKSHOP COST: $20
TO REGISTER: Reserve your spot on Christina’s website.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
Christina Baggott has been an active yoga teacher for over ten years. For Christina, yoga is a state of mind in which the entire body can relax and release to the transparency of the universe. She uses her practice to inspire others by encouraging mindful approaches that can enhance inner peace and happiness.
Christina is a RYT500, E-200, and YACEP. She received her 200 yoga certification at the International Sivananda Centre in Val Morin Canada and her 300 yoga certification at Yogamu/Bhakti Yogshala, Rishikesh, India. Her niche practice includes Trauma Informed, Chair Yoga, The Neuroscience Connection, Yoga Nidra and Kids Yoga. Christina’s yoga projects include teaching yoga for victims and survivors of human trafficking and domestic violence (NYC), teaching yoga for senior refugees (Portland, ME) and developing an after school youth yoga program (Lewiston, ME).
Cunningham Technique Workshop Series
with Movement Instructor Lauren Haug
Sundays, 6:00 – 7:00 pm
August 7th, 14th, and 21st
September 4th, 11th, and 18th
Designed to create strength and flexibility of both the body and the mind, Cunningham technique is wonderful for all people, with or without a dance background.
In this series, we will discover increased spatial awareness and rhythmic accuracy. Full of brain teasers, slow and fast movements, this class is light, fun, and playfully challenging. The progression of class is aimed to warm up the body, to stretch and strengthen the muscles, and practice finding new coordination and shapes the body can make. For the most part, this class is low impact and can be quite stationary, however there is a short, light jumping portion as well as some simple traveling across the floor.
Come wearing what you would wear for yoga or to work out.
Drop ins welcome.
COST: $20 per class or $50 per 3 week series payable through Venmo, Zelle, or cash or check.
TO REGISTER:
Registration through email or text:
laurenvhaug@gmail.com
(775) 250-1903
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Lauren Haug grew up in Reno Nevada where she began her dance training in Teddy Bear Dancers. She danced with the Reno Irish Dance company under the direction of Amanda Coulson, trained under the late Lynda Yourth of New York City Ballet, and also participated in productions with the Moscow Ballet and AVA Ballet. Lauren went on to study at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts where she was introduced to Cunningham technique as well as other styles of modern dance. At UNCSA she performed as a soloist in Merce Cunningham’s “Beach Birds,” as well as many other productions, and choreographed her own work. After school she moved to New York City and danced with the Merce Cunningham Trust as well as participated in a fellowship with Lincoln Center Education. After taking a break from teaching dance to pursue hairdressing, Lauren is thrilled to share Cunningham Technique with the Reno Community.
SEPTEMBER OFFERINGS
CHANNEL CALM RELAXATION WORKSHOP
with Christina Baggott, ERYT500
12pm – 1:15 pm, on the first Saturday of the month
Offered In-person and Online
Upcoming Sessions: September 3, October 1
Enjoy an afternoon escape to channel your inner calm and recharge your mind and body. During this monthly practice you will be guided through meditation, yoga nidra and breathwork. All are welcomed.
These Channel Calm Workshops are perfect for health-conscious individuals who are looking to relax, center, and calm.
You can be near or far. If local, you have the option to join in-person at the studio, where you will have access to a wide array of props to truly personalize your relaxation experience. If you are from out of the immediate area, no worries, you can join us online. All you need is Zoom and a comfortable place to relax.
All sessions will be held the first Saturday of the month from 12pm – 1:15pm (pst).
WORKSHOP COST: $20
TO REGISTER: Reserve your spot on Christina’s website.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
Christina Baggott has been an active yoga teacher for over ten years. For Christina, yoga is a state of mind in which the entire body can relax and release to the transparency of the universe. She uses her practice to inspire others by encouraging mindful approaches that can enhance inner peace and happiness.
Christina is a RYT500, E-200, and YACEP. She received her 200 yoga certification at the International Sivananda Centre in Val Morin Canada and her 300 yoga certification at Yogamu/Bhakti Yogshala, Rishikesh, India. Her niche practice includes Trauma Informed, Chair Yoga, The Neuroscience Connection, Yoga Nidra and Kids Yoga. Christina’s yoga projects include teaching yoga for victims and survivors of human trafficking and domestic violence (NYC), teaching yoga for senior refugees (Portland, ME) and developing an after school youth yoga program (Lewiston, ME).
MINDFULNESS MEDITATION WORKSHOPS
In-Person & Live-streamed Offerings Guided by Russell Persson
8:00 – 9:30 am on the first Sunday of every month
UPCOMING DATES:
September 4, October 2, November 6
Workshop Fee: Suggested donations: $20, $10, $5, $1
Donate here
Email to reserve your spot: info@theyogacenterreno.com, class sizes are limited.
Please note: These workshops are offered in-person (space is limited) as well as virtually through Zoom. You will receive the log-in information when you register if you prefer to join online.
Covid Safety: Masks are optional at this time.
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
(Image: Andreas Gursky)
Cunningham Technique Workshop Series
with Movement Instructor Lauren Haug
Sundays, 6:00 – 7:00 pm
September 4th, 11th, and 18th
Designed to create strength and flexibility of both the body and the mind, Cunningham technique is wonderful for all people, with or without a dance background.
In this series, we will discover increased spatial awareness and rhythmic accuracy. Full of brain teasers, slow and fast movements, this class is light, fun, and playfully challenging. The progression of class is aimed to warm up the body, to stretch and strengthen the muscles, and practice finding new coordination and shapes the body can make. For the most part, this class is low impact and can be quite stationary, however there is a short, light jumping portion as well as some simple traveling across the floor.
Come wearing what you would wear for yoga or to work out.
Drop ins welcome.
COST: $20 per class or $50 per 3 week series payable through Venmo, Zelle, or cash or check.
TO REGISTER:
Registration through email or text:
laurenvhaug@gmail.com
(775) 250-1903
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Lauren Haug grew up in Reno Nevada where she began her dance training in Teddy Bear Dancers. She danced with the Reno Irish Dance company under the direction of Amanda Coulson, trained under the late Lynda Yourth of New York City Ballet, and also participated in productions with the Moscow Ballet and AVA Ballet. Lauren went on to study at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts where she was introduced to Cunningham technique as well as other styles of modern dance. At UNCSA she performed as a soloist in Merce Cunningham’s “Beach Birds,” as well as many other productions, and choreographed her own work. After school she moved to New York City and danced with the Merce Cunningham Trust as well as participated in a fellowship with Lincoln Center Education. After taking a break from teaching dance to pursue hairdressing, Lauren is thrilled to share Cunningham Technique with the Reno Community.
REST DEEPLY
Restorative Yoga + Myofascial Release
with Katie Louvat, E RYT 500
Sunday, September 11, 10 am – 12 pm
Offered in-person and online
$40, email Katie to reserve your spot.
“Practice not-doing, and everything will fall into place.” -Tao Te Ching
Enjoy a quiet, therapeutic, and nourishing morning of restorative yoga. In a relaxed state, your parasympathetic nervous system becomes dominant and the body is able to heal itself, reversing the physiological, mental, and spiritual effects of chronic stress. During this two-hour practice, Katie will lead you through a combination of supported postures, myofascial release, breath-work and meditation that will leave you feeling rested and renewed.
Use this practice to:
* decrease insomnia, mental fatigue, and chronic muscle tension
* balance your energy level and increase mental alertness
* improve cardiovascular, digestive, and circulatory health
* alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety
* strengthen your immune system, support your body’s natural healing process and more
Please bring a personal eye pillow if you own one and dress in layers.
TO REGISTER: Email katie at klouvat@gmail.com to reserve your spot.
Please let her know if you would like to attend in-person or online.
(In-person attendance is limited to 12 participants.)
CLASS FEE: $40
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
(please pay in advance to reserve your spot.)
Venmo: @katie-louvat
Zelle: 775-813-3524
Paypal: paypal.me/katielouvat
Check: Make payable to Katie Louvat. Send to: The Yoga Center, 720 Tahoe Street, Suite C, Reno, NV 89509
COVID SAFETY: Covid-19 Vaccination recommended. Masks recommended during times of high community spread.
QOYA
Yoga, Dance, and Feminine Movement
3-Week Series with Julie Baum
Sundays, 4:00 – 5:15 pm
September 11, 18, 22
The Yoga Center Reno
Join us for a special fall series of Qoya. Qoya is a movement system based on the idea that through movement, we remember. We remember our essence is wise, wild, and free. Through yoga, dance, and feminine movement, we learn to trust the physical sensation of truth in our bodies. All bodies are welcome and there is no way to do Qoya wrong.
Each class will have a different theme and will help you reconnect with your:
- innate wisdom and intuition
- instinctual and expressive nature
- freedom of self-expression
Please wear comfortable clothes that you can move in and bring a yoga mat and water.
WHEN: 4:00 p.m.- 5:15 p.m on three Sundays in September (the 11th, 18th, and 25th).
CLASS FEE: The cost of the 3-class series is $49.00. Please sign up by August 31st. If there is not enough interest, this series may be canceled.
TO REGISTER: To sign up for the September Qoya series, text or call Julie at 775-750-5990 or email her at seethebeautywithjulie@gmail.com .
ABOUT JULIE BAUM: Yoga and dance have played a huge role in helping Julie reconnect with her body and learn how to use her breath to meet life more compassionately. She completed her first 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Pismo Beach, CA in 2019 and started teaching Yin yoga. She was then introduced to Qoya (a women’s embodiment practice that includes yoga, dance and feminine movement) and was called to become a Qoya instructor. After moving back to Reno she completed her second 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training and has since been teaching embodiment flow and Qoya classes. Julie welcomes all bodies in her classes and is passionate about facilitating presence and movement that helps others reconnect with their body and soul. To learn more about Julie visit her website at www.seethebeautywithjulie.com.
OCTOBER OFFERINGS
CHANNEL CALM RELAXATION WORKSHOP
with Christina Baggott, ERYT500
12pm – 1:15 pm, on the first Saturday of the month
Offered In-person and Online
Upcoming Sessions: October 1
Enjoy an afternoon escape to channel your inner calm and recharge your mind and body. During this monthly practice you will be guided through meditation, yoga nidra and breathwork. All are welcomed.
These Channel Calm Workshops are perfect for health-conscious individuals who are looking to relax, center, and calm.
You can be near or far. If local, you have the option to join in-person at the studio, where you will have access to a wide array of props to truly personalize your relaxation experience. If you are from out of the immediate area, no worries, you can join us online. All you need is Zoom and a comfortable place to relax.
All sessions will be held the first Saturday of the month from 12pm – 1:15pm (pst).
WORKSHOP COST: $20
TO REGISTER: Reserve your spot on Christina’s website.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
Christina Baggott has been an active yoga teacher for over ten years. For Christina, yoga is a state of mind in which the entire body can relax and release to the transparency of the universe. She uses her practice to inspire others by encouraging mindful approaches that can enhance inner peace and happiness.
Christina is a RYT500, E-200, and YACEP. She received her 200 yoga certification at the International Sivananda Centre in Val Morin Canada and her 300 yoga certification at Yogamu/Bhakti Yogshala, Rishikesh, India. Her niche practice includes Trauma Informed, Chair Yoga, The Neuroscience Connection, Yoga Nidra and Kids Yoga. Christina’s yoga projects include teaching yoga for victims and survivors of human trafficking and domestic violence (NYC), teaching yoga for senior refugees (Portland, ME) and developing an after school youth yoga program (Lewiston, ME).
MINDFULNESS MEDITATION WORKSHOPS
In-Person & Live-streamed Offerings Guided by Russell Persson
8:00 – 9:30 am on the first Sunday of every month
UPCOMING DATES:
October 2, November 6
Workshop Fee: Suggested donations: $20, $10, $5, $1
Donate here
Email to reserve your spot: info@theyogacenterreno.com, class sizes are limited.
Please note: These workshops are offered in-person (space is limited) as well as virtually through Zoom. You will receive the log-in information when you register if you prefer to join online.
Covid Safety: Masks are optional at this time.
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
(Image: Andreas Gursky)