Bhakti Yoga

NOTE: You MUST sign up and pay via our website to reserve your spot (https://flyingbuddhastudio.com/#Events). Simply responding yes to attend via Meetup does not hold your spot. Thank you for your understanding! #### **Mondays, 5:30-6:30pm** **1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9** **(performance week of 3/16, 5-6:30pm)** In this series students will be taught an aerial dance routine over the course of 8 weeks, ending with a performance for family and friends on the ninth week. Students can expect to learn: * How different aerial moves and tricks link together to create a dance routine * How to dance with the aerial hammock * How to add in musicality and performance elements to the routine Prerequisite: Prior aerial experience and/or an Aerial Kids Foundations workshop. Class limited to 8 students. Ages 11+. Cost of workshop: $420 for the series (payment plans are available, please inquire at the Front Desk) Sign up: https://flyingbuddhastudio.com/#Events Please note: attendees under the age of 18 must be supervised by a parent or guardian.

Do you find yourself showing up in meditation sessions wondering why your mind won’t settle down? Are you trying to figure out why your body seems to become so uncomfortable in meditation sessions? Join Marsha, non-conventional meditator, certified yoga therapist, trauma sensitive yoga facilitator, and energy and sound healing facilitator, as we show up and unpack ways of meditating that uniquely resonate with you. Whether you find comfort in standing, sitting in a chair or on a yoga mat, or lying on the floor, eyes open or closed, you are welcome to show up just as you are, as we seek peace through movement and compassionate sharing experiences, while embodying the physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual benefits of meditation, energy + sound healing, and yoga therapy. **Please reserve your spot at www.piesfitnessyoga.com**. The session is offered both InStudio and OnLine. The Zoom link for the OnLine session will be emailed 15 minutes before class starts to those who are registered at www.piesfitnessyoga.com. **Sign up for sessions must be made at least 2 hours prior to class.** The address is 1322 Prince St Alexandria, VA 22314. Our entrance is located on the side of the building, parallel to West St. **Street parking is available and additional parking is located at Shiloh Baptist church, spaces 36,37,38,39.** The church is located across the street from the studio, on the corner of Duke St. and West St. Discount is available to seniors, teachers, students, emergency responders, and military. All can save by purchasing class packs.

Are you looking for yoga to jump start your day? Please join us on Monday and Wednesday mornings to kickoff your day of events. **Please reserve your spot at www.piesfitnessyoga.com**. The session is offered InStudio and OnLine. The Zoom link for the OnLine session will be emailed 15 minutes before class starts to those who are registered at www.piesfitnessyoga.com. **Sign up for sessions must be made at least 2 hours prior to class.** The address is 1322 Prince St. Alexandria, VA 22314 Our entrance is located on the side of the building, parallel to West St. **Street parking is available and additional parking is located at Shiloh Baptist church, spaces 36, 37, 38, 39.** The church is located across the street from the studio, on the corner of Duke St. and West St. Discount is available to seniors, teachers, students, emergency responders, and military. All can save by purchasing class packs.

Hit the pause button for an hour and reduce your stress. You will be compassionately guided through an exploration of intentionally linking your breath with the movement of both dynamic and static stretching and its impact on your (P)hysical, (I)ntellectual, (E)motional, and (S)piritual layers. Then experience the calming practice of restorative yoga which was designed specifically to move you from the fight, flight, or freeze state of the nervous system into the rest and digest state. Leave this all levels, accessible class feeling restored, renewed, and ready for what life has in store for you next. **Please reserve your spot at www.piesfitnessyoga.com.** The session is offered InStudio only. **Sign up for sessions must be made at least 2 hours prior to class.** The address is 1322 Prince St Alexandria, VA 22314. Our entrance is located on the side of the building, parallel to West St. **Street parking is available and additional parking is located at Shiloh Baptist church, spaces 3,5,7,9.** The church is located across the street from the studio, on the corner of Duke St. and West St.

Mahamudra meditations are profound practices of the Completion Stage of Highest Yoga Tantra — the swift path to realizing our full potential and attaining enlightenment within this very life. In this special retreat, we’ll engage in Tantric Mahamudra meditations that lead to the union of great bliss and emptiness, following the precious instructions of the *Mahamudra of the Ganden Oral Lineage* as presented by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso in *The Oral Instructions of Mahamudra*. We will focus on the final three stages of Mahamudra, including powerful meditations on the central channel and the indestructible drop at the heart. Each session will be preceded by the blessed prayers *The Hundreds of Deities of the Joyful Land According to Highest Yoga Tantra*, to prepare our mind for deep meditation and realization. * \*To participate, it is necessary to have received the Highest Yoga Tantra Empowerments or to have the wish to attend the next HYT Empowerments. **Cost**: General: $30 Financial Hardship: $15 Online: $30 Online Plus/Friend/Supporter: $15 Benefactors & Benefactor Plus: Free * Event Schedule Session 1: 10 to 11:15am Session 2: 11:45am to 1:15pm **To Register: [Click Here](https://meditation-dc.org/event/mahamudra-the-union-of-bliss-and-emptiness/)** * The Teacher This course is taught by Gen Kelsang Demo. Gen Kelsang Demo is the US Midwestern National Spiritual Director and the Resident Teacher at the International Kadampa Retreat Center Grand Canyon. She has been a student of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than 29 years and has been teaching Kadampa Buddhism since 1998. She is also the former Resident Teacher at KMC DC. Gen Demo is deeply respected as a teacher and practitioner. She demonstrates a wealth of practical knowledge and provides clear and inspiring teachings for people of all levels of interest.

### **A Day of Restoration for Those Who Serve** On Martin Luther King Jr.’s National Day of Service, we pause to honor not only the act of serving others, but the hearts and minds of those who give so much of themselves every day. Caregivers, teachers, government workers, leaders, medical professionals, healers, parents, activists, and community servers often place everyone else’s needs before their own. Over time, this quiet self-sacrifice can lead to exhaustion, emotional depletion, and loss of inner clarity. This special session offers a sacred space to rest, reflect, and replenish. Through an uplifting talk and guided meditation, we will explore how self-care is not selfish, but essential, especially for those committed to service. You’ll reconnect with your inner strength, restore emotional balance, and leave feeling renewed, supported, and seen. Serving others begins with caring for yourself. **You give so much, this day is for you!** ***Sister Dr. Jenna*** *is a spiritual mentor, author, radio and TV personality, renowned speaker, and the founder of the Brahma Kumaris Meditation Museum located in Maryland. She hosted the popular America Meditating Radio Show and is a recipient of the President’s Lifetime National Community Service Award. Sister Dr. Jenna is a member of the Evolutionary Leaders Circle, a group of thought leaders from diverse disciplines in service to conscious evolution and was selected by Empower A Billion Women 2020 as one of 100 most influential leaders of 2015.* *She is the author of “[Meditation: Intimate Experiences with the Divine through Contemplative Practices](https://www.amazon.com/Meditation-Experiences-Contemplative-Practices-Sentience/dp/194502691X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3A4J9WRQ16QAJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.va3qPnUsFjEWH641OraGTqBHm8wDhdhrTu3hpjHufKo.7mA_AgIvDXQuQ9_Uu4ucZgQIOKmCfKb6yBHsIqamhPY&dib_tag=se&keywords=Meditation%3A+Intimate+Experiences+with+the+Divine+through+Contemplative+Practices&qid=1753065633&sprefix=meditation+intimate+experiences+with+the+divine+through+contemplative+practices%2Caps%2C232&sr=8-1 "https://www.amazon.com/Meditation-Experiences-Contemplative-Practices-Sentience/dp/194502691X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3A4J9WRQ16QAJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.va3qPnUsFjEWH641OraGTqBHm8wDhdhrTu3hpjHufKo.7mA_AgIvDXQuQ9_Uu4ucZgQIOKmCfKb6yBHsIqamhPY&dib_tag=se&keywords=Medita"),” a profound compilation featuring insights from over 30 contributing authors and she contributed to “[Mr. President – Interfaith Perspectives on the Historic Presidency of Barack H. Obama,](https://www.amazon.com/Mr-President-Interfaith-Perspectives-Presidency/dp/1939774306/ref=sr_1_1?crid=38LXE3LGDPJ6C&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.lSb0fzkCXPXp-Gf4ReVNoA.5hIb1TKNvtmLu65w2R4-l13WjyXAzF-rRFtQzDsRTcg&dib_tag=se&keywords=Mr.+President+%E2%80%93+Interfaith+Perspectives+on+the+Historic+Presidency+of+Barack+H.+Obama%2C&qid=1753065692&sprefix=mr.+president+interfaith+perspectives+on+the+historic+presidency+of+barack+h.+obama%2C%2Caps%2C110&sr=8-1 "https://www.amazon.com/Mr-President-Interfaith-Perspectives-Presidency/dp/1939774306/ref=sr_1_1?crid=38LXE3LGDPJ6C&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.lSb0fzkCXPXp-Gf4ReVNoA.5hIb1TKNvtmLu65w2R4-l13WjyXAzF-rRFtQzDsRTcg&dib_tag=se&keywords=Mr.+President+%E2%80%93+Interfaith+P")” offering her unique spiritual insights on leadership and unity.* Monday, Jan. 19th, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm. Held at Brahma Kumaris, 14020 Thunderbolt Pl, Suite 200, 2nd Floor, Chantilly, VA. Free Event – Register at: [https://shorturl.at/LkeU1](https://shorturl.at/LkeU1)

### **A meditative, creative journey with local artist Nancy Burbridge.** Join us every third Monday of the month at the Meditation Museum from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM for an afternoon of creativity, relaxation, and self-discovery. In this interactive session, you will learn how to draw, paint, and explore the beauty within, cultivating the best version of yourself in a serene and supportive environment. Come experience the magic of art and meditation as tools for self-expression and inner growth. All materials are provided, and no prior experience is necessary. Just bring your curiosity and a willingness to explore! We can't wait to see you there! Monday, January 19th 1:00pm – 3:00pm. Held at the Meditation Museum, 9525 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD.

This is an ongoing class. **FREE during the month of January!!** 🌙 **Slow Flow Yoga & Sound Bath \| Thursdays 7–8 PM** 📍 *Mind Body Paloma’s Studio – Oakton, VA (near Vale)* *Exact address shared after registration* Join us every Thursday evening for a **nourishing hour of gentle movement, mindful breathing, and soothing sound**. This class is designed to support **deep relaxation and inner calm** while gently stretching and opening the body. 💫 **Perfect for beginners** or anyone seeking a slower-paced, grounding experience at the end of the day. 🧘‍♀️ **What to Expect**: – Slow flow yoga for all levels – Deep stretching and conscious breathing – A calming **sound bath during final relaxation (savasana)** – Intimate small-group setting (Max 10 people) ✨ **What to Bring**: Just your yoga mat and an open heart. 🎟️ **First class is FREE!** For class passes and pricing, visit: [www.mindbodypaloma.com/services](https://www.mindbodypaloma.com/services) Reserve your spot here: [https://events.humanitix.com/slow-flow-yoga-thursdays-7pm](https://events.humanitix.com/slow-flow-yoga-thursdays-7pm) In person spots are limited—RSVP to receive the exact address and secure your place. Option to join ONLINE available!

Ignite your strength and energy in this dynamic, fast-paced yoga class. Power Yoga blends breath with movement in a challenging sequence designed to build endurance, flexibility, and full-body strength. Expect a vigorous flow, creative transitions, and core-focused work that will leave you feeling empowered and balanced. Perfect for those looking to sweat, release stress, and push their practice to the next level. Open to all levels, with modifications and amplifications offered throughout. **Class Information:** Instructor - Lara Class Duration - 1 Hour Price - $25

**A comprehensive workshop for anyone looking to maintain or build bone strength as we age. Perfect for all levels of experience.** **Workshop Highlights:** * Educational talk with interactive Q&A on: * How bones work: structure, function, and remodeling * What is osteopenia and osteoporosis? Risk factors, diagnosis, and myths * Guided movement practices (Qigong, Tai chi, Yoga, Pilates, etc.) without or with props such as yoga blocks, hand-held weights, exercise bands. * Standing movements, floor exercises * Safety concerns and contraindications for the exercises * Guided Meditations for body awareness and breathwork for bone building * Fall prevention: environment, awareness, agility * Lifestyle habits for lifelong bone health: nutrition, sleep, stress management, sunlight, etc. * Resources for continued learning **Each workshop will have a different focus, with differing content and exercises.** * **Jan 24:** The main focus will be posture awareness and fall prevention. * **Feb 7:** The main focus will be maintaining strong bones. **Who Should Attend:** * Anyone looking to know more and get clarity on how the bones work * Individuals looking for holistic bone strength building movement forms and nutrition recommendations * Those interested in learning more about developing safe movement practices and understanding what to avoid in any form of exercise * Individuals seeking practical lifestyle tips for maintaining bone strength as we age * Open to everyone, regardless of experience level. FEE: $44 per session, save when you attend both session at $80! ***Registration deadline is the Thursday prior to each event.*** MUST register here: https://www.tealcenter.com/classes-and-events/

NOTE: You MUST sign up and pay via our website to reserve your spot (https://flyingbuddhastudio.com/#Events). Simply responding yes to attend via Meetup does not hold your spot. Thank you for your understanding! #### #### Thursdays, 5pm – 6pm 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12 with performance on 3/19 In this series students will be taught an aerial dance routine over the course of 8 weeks, ending with a performance for family and friends on 3/20. Students can expect to learn: * How different aerial moves and tricks link together to create a dance routine * How to dance with the aerial hammock * How to add in musicality and performance elements to the routine Prerequisite: Prior aerial experience and/or an Aerial Kids Foundations workshop. Class limited to 8 students. Ages 6-10. Cost of workshop: $420 for the series (payment plans are available, please inquire at the Front Desk) Sign up: https://flyingbuddhastudio.com/#Events Please note: attendees under the age of 18 must be supervised by a parent or guardian.

### Deepen Your Practice. Learn to Teach. Explore the Practice Through Props. Are you ready to embark on a profound journey of self-discovery and transformation? Join us for a comprehensive Aerial Yoga Teacher Training that blends classical yoga principles with the dynamic support of the aerial hammock. This teacher training is designed to deepen your personal practice while equipping you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to teach safe, effective, and creative aerial yoga classes. Whether your goal is to become a certified teacher or to explore aerial yoga on a deeper level, this training will help you align with purpose, presence, and play. #### Throughout This Training, You Will: * Use the aerial hammock as a prop to support alignment, cultivate confidence, and unlock new levels of creativity in your practice and teaching. * Master foundational rigging, spotting, and safety techniques specific to aerial yoga, ensuring a secure and empowering experience for your students. * Learn 108 postures and variations adapted for the aerial hammock, and receive a curated sequence to build dynamic and engaging aerial classes effortlessly. * Learn how to plan and lead aerial yoga classes with presence, intention, and clarity, guiding your students through a truly unique and transformative experience. * Learn myofascial release techniques to incorporate into your aerial yoga practice. #### #### Ready to expand your practice and empower your teaching? ##### Training Schedule **In-Studio Weekend:** January 23, 2026 – January 25, 2026 Friday: 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM **Weekly Practice Class:** Tuesdays, 7:30pm-9pm, starting 1/27 through 2/17 (Designed for trainees, open to the public) These weekly labs cover different topics, tailored to each teacher trainee’s needs and requests. They provide extra time with the lead trainer and an opportunity for the group to stay connected. While attendance is optional, these 90-minute sessions count toward your CE hours. ##### Additional Training Elements * **Mentorship:** Access to your trainer for feedback, questions, and support. * **Practice Labs:** Develop your teaching skills in real time with feedback and integration. * **Accredited Hours:** Receive Yoga Alliance CEs for 21-27 hours of training. ##### ##### Tuition * **Regular:** $850 (Includes training manual) * **Early Bird:** $750 (Save $100 when paid in full by Nov. 15, 2025, discount does not apply to payment plan) * **Payment Plan:** Please inquire at the Front Desk. ##### ##### Who This Is For * Open to students with all levels of experience (you don’t need any aerial yoga experience). * Perfect for aspiring teachers and lifelong students ready to deepen their path. **Sign up:** https://flyingbuddhastudio.com/#Events NOTE: You MUST sign up and pay via our website to reserve your spot (https://flyingbuddhastudio.com/#Events). Simply responding yes to attend via Meetup does not hold your spot. Thank you for your understanding!

Ignite your strength and energy in this dynamic, fast-paced yoga class. Power Yoga blends breath with movement in a challenging sequence designed to build endurance, flexibility, and full-body strength. Expect a vigorous flow, creative transitions, and core-focused work that will leave you feeling empowered and balanced. Perfect for those looking to sweat, release stress, and push their practice to the next level. Open to all levels, with modifications and amplifications offered throughout. **Class Information:** Instructor - Lara Class Duration - 1 Hour Price - $25

**Class will meet on Monday – Friday for two weeks beginning on Monday, February 2nd – Friday, February 13th Unlock Inner Peace and Power: Join Our Raja Yoga Intensive - Discover Meditation, Self-Realization, and Spiritual Wisdom!** Raja Yoga is an ancient system of meditation and spiritual understanding. It enables us to return to a state of inner peace, personal power and self-worth through re-kindling the soul's original qualities and virtues. At its deepest level, Raja Yoga Meditation is taught as a method of self-awareness, leading ultimately to self-realization. **This in person meditation course Includes:** * Thought Process Connecting to the Soul * Understanding the nature of the self and God (Supreme Soul). * The philosophy of karma and the cycle of time * The 8 Spiritual Powers **Advance Registration is Required** Mon., Feb. 2nd, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm. Held at Brahma Kumaris, 14020 Thunderbolt Pl, Suite 200, 2nd Floor, Chantilly, VA. Free Event – Register at: [https://shorturl.at/ZcRkE](https://shorturl.at/ZcRkE)

Ignite your strength and energy in this dynamic, fast-paced yoga class. Power Yoga blends breath with movement in a challenging sequence designed to build endurance, flexibility, and full-body strength. Expect a vigorous flow, creative transitions, and core-focused work that will leave you feeling empowered and balanced. Perfect for those looking to sweat, release stress, and push their practice to the next level. Open to all levels, with modifications and amplifications offered throughout. **Class Information:** Instructor - Lara Class Duration - 1 Hour Price - $25

NOTE: You MUST sign up and pay via our website to reserve your spot (https://flyingbuddhastudio.com/#Events). Simply responding yes to attend via Meetup does not hold your spot. Thank you for your understanding! Thai massage is all about doing something that is beneficial and healing for both the person giving and receiving in the session. It teaches us that loving kindness is making sure that we are loving and kind to ourselves first. For when our glass is full we have so much more to give! Grab a loved one for this workshop where you can safely learn how to do a few Thai massage techniques that will be healing for both the person receiving as well as the person giving each technique. You will learn how your hands are an extension of your heart through loving touch. You will also learn about the ‘sen’ which are the energy lines that map out the body and how the energy lines guide our Thai massage movements. Additionally, you will learn about the power of intention and the importance of directing our thoughts and energy when we place our hands on another person. This intentional touch fosters deeper connection and healing. You will each take turns practicing the different Thai massage techniques on each other. At the conclusion of class there will be a brief discussion of each person’s experience through the workshop with optional champagne, hot tea, and chocolate covered strawberries for you and your loved one to enjoy together. Space is limited to 10 pairs in studio. Cost of workshop: $125 per pair Sign up: https://flyingbuddhastudio.com/#Events

**🌞 CORE Yoga – Activate Your Powerhouse!** 📍 *Mind Body Paloma Studio – Oakton, VA (near Vale Rd)* 📩 Exact address shared upon RSVP Join us **every Tuesday evening** for a dynamic fusion of **yoga and Pilates-inspired movement** designed to fire up your core and awaken your **solar plexus chakra**. This class blends mindful breath with functional movement to build strength, improve mobility, and help you reconnect with your inner power. 🧘‍♀️ **What to Expect:** – Core-focused yoga asanas – Pilates-inspired strengthening exercises – Hip mobility and full-body stretches – Intimate small-group setting (Max 10 people) ✨ **What to Bring:** A yoga mat and positive vibes 🎟️ **Your first class is FREE!** Visit: [www.mindbodypaloma.com/services](https://www.mindbodypaloma.com/services) for class passes and pricing. 💻 *Can't make it in person? Join us online!* 🔗 **RSVP to secure your spot** and receive the exact studio address: https://events.humanitix.com/core-yoga-tuesdays-7pm-d3np535b Let's strengthen from the inside out—see you on the mat! 💛🌿