this series is recommended and taught as a consecutive group. if you can come to only one or a few of them, there is an option of a per-class drop-in. it is highly recommended, though not required, that this series be followed by enrollment in the one day meditation retreat (listed below), also led by Rajiv in early December. email the studio with questions or for support!

Are you yearning for joy in your life and living it in deep authenticity?

What is Meditation? Is it a technique, a method, or a school of thought? This is an important question to investigate as we begin our journey. Meditation surely is not what you think. Meditation is to come to a supreme understanding of how to observe our thoughts, feelings, body sensations, views and all phenomena without any division and evaluation. There are many techniques and methods but learning these in the pursuit of self-improvement is like having a flower without scent.

Meditation allows us to:

Discover Trust and find Freedom as we are
Connect more intimately and intentionally with all of our life
Accept the fact that as humans we suffer.

What is Meditation? How can it lead to deep human transformation? What is in the way? How can we become unified and available to all of life?

this series is followed by a one day meditation retreat at ritual house, that is highly recommended in conjunction with the series, but not required. details and registration below.

​Trusting one’s breath effortlessly is a gateway to deep inner contentment which is beyond all knowledge. This state is natural to us but is easily forgotten due to its simplicity and immediacy.

Join me for a one day retreat where we learn and practice how to cultivate fearless presence woven with compassion, this state nourishes us deeply and we become available to all of life. Our time together includes talks, guided and silent meditations, Walking meditation, teachings, reflections, and Q&A.

All practice levels are welcome.

Connect to your breath- connect to your heart and body. During this breathwork ceremony, you will be supported in reclaiming the deeply healing and profound gifts of your breath.

This type of breathwork is a contemporary form of active, conscious, and connected breathing that helps regulate and calm the nervous system, move stuck energy, ignite creativity, and connect to non-ordinary states of consciousness. Our breath is the only piece of our Autonomic Nervous System that we can consciously change and influence. Therefore, it can be a powerful tool in regulating our systems.

Sharon will hold the space for you to explore your breath with gentle guidance and support.

Sharon Barto Gouran is an experienced Breathwork facilitator, Reiki practitioner, and yoga teacher. Sharon is a certified Breathwork Facilitator (L3- Advanced) with Tai Hubbert of Sword & Lotus. Her goal is to help you settle more deeply into yourself and to reconnect to your inherent wholeness. For more information about Sharon, breathwork and her approach, visit sharonbartogouran.com.

For more information about breathwork and Sharon’s approach, please visit sharonbartogouran.com/offerings.

This form of Breathwork is not recommended for the following conditions: pregnancy, high blood pressure or cardiovascular disease, glaucoma, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia, severe PTSD, and recent major surgeries. Please reach out to Sharon for a deeper conversation around these contraindications as a 1:1 session may be recommended.

​[registration is also open for future sound bath dates: dec. 12​]

A sound bath is an improvised concert played with the intent of releasing stress, and can facilitate energetic shifts in your mind and body to bring you into a more balanced state of being. Participants lay in a comfortable position on the floor (savasana), while Daniella plays the crystal bowls and gongs, accompanied by her vocal toning. You will be bathed in healing vibrations that help entrain your brain into a deeply relaxed state where physical, mental, and spiritual healing can take place.

please bring your own yoga mat. if you are sure you want pillows and blankets​ to make your experience cozy, please bring some from home! We have props, but the bath typically benefits from having more than we can supply for everyone.

Stretch your creative muscles and discover the meditative power of analog collage in this immersive workshop. Guided by local artist Lauren Wilcox, you’ll explore the art of cut, glue, and paste in an intimate setting. Lauren has compiled movement specific collage materials, among many other things, for this workshop. Collage is for everyone and no prior experience is needed.

learn more about Lauren and her work at https://www.laurenrwilcox.com/​​

drop off your 4-8 year old/s at ritual house from 4-4:45p on thursdays for 8 weeks!

Classes are filled with kid-friendly poses, breathing exercises, mindfulness, games, relaxation, and a lot of fun! Children will build strength, focus, and flexibility along with kindness, compassion, and self-regulation.

registration is open​. A limited number of need-based scholarships are available. To apply for a scholarship, email a brief description of why you qualify.​

Autumn is an optimal season to renew commitments and learn self-care practices to enhance vitality. Yoga and Ayurveda are sister sciences, practiced together for thousands of years to uplift the body, mind, and consciousness. If you have been curious about Ayurveda, this workshop will offer you a solid foundation and a clear understanding of how Ayurvedic wisdom can support your yoga practice and enhance well-being. Tami will share Ayurveda’s most cherished self-care practices designed for balance and vitality. These include dietary recommendations, cleansing techniques, and daily routines. You will learn methods to move gracefully through the seasons, personal life cycles, and how to align your inner rhythms with nature’s rhythms. This course is open to new and experienced students of Yoga & Ayurveda. It also includes a nourishing Yoga practice suitable for all levels.

Family Yoga is a special bonding opportunity. Expect partner poses, breathing exercises, mindful movements, time to relax, and so much laughter! this one sells out quickly...register below!

*Cost: $150 for 1 child and 1-2 grown-ups (parents, caregivers, etc.) for the 4-week series; $30 for each additional child - email us for the sibling discount code.

A limited number of need-based scholarships are available. To apply for a scholarship, email a brief description of why you qualify.

happy, healthy, playful, communicative, aware, peaceful, and love-filled. this list describes families who practice yoga and mindfulness together. whether it is an entire class or a short practice, family yoga creates a special bonding opportunity, a chance to slow down, appreciation of the present moment, a shift in perspective, and more often than not - sweet moments and laughter.

this workshop is for yoga teachers, mindfulness instructors, parents, caregivers, nannies, grandparents, family educators, counselors, therapists, social workers, community group facilitators, and anyone who loves yoga and mindfulness and cares about the well-being of families.

pre-registration required. we offer partial DEI scholarships and 25% off for educators and students.

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