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Upcoming Event12/20/2026

Return to Light: A Winter Solstice Workshop w/ Dana Maria

Return to Light: A Winter Solstice Workshop w/ Dana Maria

About this Event

Honor the Winter Solstice with a calming, reflective practice to help you slow down, realign, and reconnect. This workshop blends gentle movement, yin yoga, breathwork, and meditation to support rest and renewal as we transition into winter and the new year. Inspired by ancient traditions celebrating the return of light, this experience offers a chance to pause, release the noise of the season, and root into what truly matters. This 2-hour workshop is fully guided and experiential. We'll move through: -Opening circle + Solstice reflection -Breathwork + meditation-Slow, intuitive flow -Yin yoga for winter meridians (kidney/bladder) -Restorative savasana + visualization -Journaling and closing reflection Participants will leave with: -Tools to calm the nervous system and quiet the mind -Breath and movement practices for seasonal balance -Space to reflect and set heartfelt intentions -A sense of grounding, clarity, and renewal For more information on Dana, please see her teacher profile here! Her weekly donation-based classes are Mondays 9:30-10:30am Gentle Flow, Wednesdays 9-10:15am Vinyasa Flow, Thursdays 6:15-7:15 Gentle Flow and Fridays 7:30-8:30am Warm Vinyasa Flow. Cost: $30 2 Continuing Education Credits are available for yoga teachers Financial Aid Available- Please stop by the front desk or email [email protected] PLEASE NOTE: We encourage pre-registration for all programming. Registering in advance guarantees your spot and helps the studio have adequate staffing. If fewer than 5 participants register the event may be canceled. Refund Policy: We understand that life happens and unforeseen circumstances come up. If life offers up an unexpected event and you need to withdraw from the workshop: A full refund will be issued if you need to withdraw 4+ days before the workshop. Please reach out for your refund, as it will not be automatically applied to your account. If you need to withdraw within 3 days or fewer, no refund is provided. Please create a Mindbody account for each participant if registering more than 1 person. If you have any questions regarding registration, please email Kelsey at [email protected] Late Policy: Doors will close at the workshop start time. We encourage you to arrive at least 15 minutes before the workshop start time to ensure there is ample time to park, check in and settle in to your space. We do have a 10 minute grace period, and we encourage you to call the studio to let us know if you are running behind. If you are later than 10 minutes after the start of the workshop, there is a chance you will not be able to enter and no refund will be given. Capacity: Please note: Some workshops will fill to capacity of 28 students.

Date

12/20/2026

Time

10:15 AM

Location

TBD

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