What’s Updog? Yoga, Coffee, and Connection

A unique pay-what-you-can 1-hour yoga class followed by a social game or two and delicious local coffee, matcha, and other treats.

The Yoga
(9:30-10:30am - please arrive by 9:15am)
Slow it down, line it up, and switch things on. This won't be a “movement to breath” class where we rush through poses at a one-size-fits-all breath pace. In this practice, there will be lots of invitational anatomical cuing to lead a practical alignment-based sequence. The goal is not to look pretty in the shapes, but to keep it functional and grounded with a blend of nervous system nourishment, targeted activation, lengthening, and a healthy dialogue between you and your body. We’ll be invited to tap into self-love on both ends of the spectrum: functional strength & balance as well as functional softness & support. Laughs and bad jokes included.

The Community
We invite you to stay for some lightly facilitated community connection following the practice. Queen City Collective Coffee is located within the space offering tasty brews to perk back up after we zen on down at the end of practice. This, and a curated set of fun prompts and games will hopefully contribute to a real community and connection experience after our yoga session.

The Commitment
I ask that you help me in creating a warm & respectful atmosphere. Please arrive between 9am-9:15am to ensure a smooth uninterrupted start at 9:30am. Please also help ensure that with the limited space we have, everyone who wants to show up has a spot; if necessary, please update your RSVP far enough in advance to allow someone else to snag a spot! I also ask that if you find value in the skilled yoga instruction, you make a monetary contribution that feels right to you (suggested $15 min). A lot goes into making this happen, and the average studio charges double that for less than half of what you get at this event.

Other Logistical Notes
1. Please arrive between 9am and 9:15am.
2. Please bring all props you might like to have. The venue is not a yoga studio, so there are no blocks or blankets. If you need to rent a mat, please let me know in advance.
3. Please fill out the waiver in advance to ensure an smooth and timely start. https://pragmaticasana.com/waiver/