WORKSHOPS
New Offering at The Pilates Barre! Prenatal Yoga Series with Vanessa De Rossa every Sunday at 3pm starting in May. Part 1 of this series will run for 4 weeks (no class on Sunday 5/12) and Part 2 will begin June 23rd.
PAST EVENTS
New offering at The Pilates Barre! Metta Meditation Yoga Series with Holly Davis every Sunday at 7:00 am starting in March! Drop in for $35 or invest in the series for $150. *Zoom attendance is available by request.
Join Lisa Weber and Olivia Peters-Lazzaro, a licensed Acupuncturist (L.AC.), for an afternoon of restorative yoga and acupuncture, to celebrate the Spring Equinox.
Spring is a time of rebirth and renewal, the perfect time to de-clutter and plan. This session will have a strong focus on the liver and is geared toward clearing out what is no longer serving you.
The combination of both yoga and acupuncture will regulate your central nervous system, support your respiratory system, your detox pathways and help reduce inflammation in your body.
Slow down with us and take time for yourself in this supportive and uniquely healing workshop.
You don’t want to miss this workshop on February 25th! Sign-up below!
Join Lisa Weber and Olivia Peters-Lazzaro, a licensed Acupuncturist (L.AC.), for an afternoon of restorative yoga and acupuncture, to celebrate the New Year.
The combination of both yoga and acupuncture will regulate your central nervous system, support your respiratory system, your detox pathways and help reduce inflammation in your body.
Slow down with us and take time for yourself in this supportive and uniquely healing workshop.
You are probably thinking, why the freezing water? Why willingly subject yourself to sitting in freezing cold water? Because it offers the opportunity to be fully present in an extremely uncomfortable situation. When we get comfortable being uncomfortable we can tap into the power of our mind. Our mind manifests our reality. We can realize our greatest dreams or deny ourselves the opportunity. To live our fullest potential we must learn to harness the power of our mind and channel it in the direction of our choosing.
This special afternoon will be lead by Holly Davis and Tatiana Looney. We will be providing warm cacao to enjoy together afterwards.
DETAILS:
Saturday January 6th 1:30 - 4:00 pm
WHAT TO BRING
- Wear comfortable yoga/workout attire
- Yoga mat
- Water bottle
- Swimsuit or whatever you want to wear to plunge in
- Large towel to dry off with after you plunge
- Bathrobe so you have something cozy to be in while you are outside
- Warm clothes; hoodie, beanie, sweatpants to put on post plunge
- Your own mug for yummy post plunge tea/coffee
WHAT TO EXPECT
The event will run about 2.5 hours.
After a 10 minute introduction into the workshop, we will begin with yoga. From there, we will move into breathwork and meditation to prepare our minds and body for the cold plunge.
We will take the plunge in a large tub in groups of 5 or 6. We will stay in for 3 minutes. This is a collective event. We are in this together, supporting one another through the experience. After the plunge, we will enjoy cacao together. We will end with a closing circle.
HOW TO PREPARE
If you are nervous about being cold or just reeeeally don’t like being cold, start to mentally prepare yourself. It is helpful to have little pep talks with yourself. Some of the following phrases might be helpful:
It’s only 3 minutes, I can handle the cold for 3 minutes
I’m doing this, my mind is made up, no need to have any more discussions with myself about not doing it. (This line of thinking will be very beneficially in creating the mindset to just do it. We tend to fixate on and get wrapped up in the story about why we shouldn’t. So ending the conversation about why not is very important in setting your mind/intention on completing the task ahead).
I am capable of being uncomfortable
Make friends with the discomfort
We hope you join us for the special event! If you have any questions, please reach out.
The Pilates Barre is headed back to Farmers Brewing for Yoga Flow! Bring your mat and join us for Yoga Flow out in the sun on the Farmers Brewery Patio! 🧘 🍻 Sign up at the link in our bio or on our website.
10/7
9:30 - 10:30 am
$25
Are you a student wanting to learn more about the structure of a yoga class? In this 3-hour workshop open to students and teachers, learn why the order of poses can make a difference in how you feel and how you can effectively sequence your own home practice and find continued growth in your poses. Included is a lively discussion led by two experienced yoga teachers, physical practice examples, and useful handouts for future reference. Offered in conjunction with our current Yoga Teacher Training, this is a great opportunity to get a taste of what training courses are like while furthering your yoga education. Plus, you’ll gain necessary tools to sequence your home practice safely and effectively.
Are you a teacher wanting to elevate and transform your sequencing skills? This 3-hour continuing education workshop covers theories and approaches to sequencing yoga classes and private lessons so you can attract more students and gain more income. Learn how to intelligently design creative, safe, and accessible yoga practices. Understand why the order of poses can make a difference in the experience and depth of practice and develop structure to best support your students’ bodies and minds. Included is a lively discussion led by two experienced yoga teachers, physical practice examples, and useful handouts for future reference. Feel more confident in offering cohesive sequences, guiding multilevel classes, incorporating themes, and utilizing music as a sequencing tool.
Registered Yoga Teachers can earn 3 CE hours through Yoga Alliance.
Investment: $65
Discover the innovative world of myofascial self-massage with our 90-minute Body Lever Fundamentals Workshop, led by Chrys Johnson.
Crafted meticulously by hand in Northern California, the Body Lever represents a groundbreaking approach to self-care, enabling you to take control of muscle and fascia release with ease. Resembling a fusion of a human-sized walnut cracker and a sophisticated set of ribbed nunchucks, the Body Lever empowers you to effectively target and alleviate knots and tension throughout your body, with a special focus on the back and shoulders.
During this workshop, Chrys, an experienced practitioner and certified Body Lever Guide, will expertly instruct you on the foundational techniques for utilizing this remarkable tool. In addition to hands-on guidance, Chrys will integrate elements of yoga, meditation and breathwork to enhance your understanding and maximize the benefits of the Body Lever.
Join us for a transformative experience that will unlock the potential of self-massage and self-care, revolutionizing your approach to overall well-being.
In yoga, Prana energy is believed to be the essence of life that regulates our biological systems and is the key to physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Pranayama is a yogic breathing practice designed to regulate Prana energy. In the same way yogic postures (asana) can lead to deeper mind-body connections and a sense of peacefulness, practicing pranayama also has the same effects. As explained in the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, “the breath is directly connected to the mind. Controlling the breath can bring peace and stability to the person who practices pranayama.”
This workshop includes an introduction to the philosophy of pranayama as taught by Sri B.K.S. Iyengar and several led pranayama practices in a variety of asana. Led by an Intermediate Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher and the co-owner of the Yoga Center of Chico, Tom Hess.
This extended practice is open to students and teachers; Registered Yoga Teachers can earn 3 CE hours through Yoga Alliance.
Investment: $45
Tune into the Fall Equinox with a special two hour restorative yoga and acupuncture event. Dive deep into releasing what no longer serves you and invite in what you want to bring into the season ahead. The fall is the season of the lungs, so come join us for some deep breaths of release, relaxation, and manifestation.
Appropriate for people new to yoga, and or new to acupuncture, and for al of you regular yoga and acupuncture people.
Trauma is more than psychological; it’s physical. The last two decades of neuroscience research supports trauma is stored in the body. Movement can release somatic responses in students and in movement-based teaching, teachers have the opportunity to support physical releases and aid students in redefining their relationship with their body and mind.
In this introductory workshop, you will learn about the neuroscience of trauma, the different types of trauma, how to establish resources for trauma survivors, and techniques to create safe, embodied experiences for your students. Whether you know which of your students have a trauma background or not, these tools will greatly improve the way you guide groups into their bodies and through your movement teachings.
Led by two trauma-informed yoga teachers: Danyel Hurd is a Registered Nurse and certified yoga teacher who trained in Levels 1 and 2 of Warriors at Ease; in addition to teaching yoga classes at The Pilates Barre, she also founded Yoga.911 where she teaches trauma informed yoga to emergency services personnel weekly. Chelsea West is a Registered Nurse and certified yoga teacher who received a Trauma-Informed Yoga Training certificate from YogaWorks; she continues to bring these teachings into her public yoga classes at The Pilates Barre.
Note: this workshop is for movement teachers only and not open to students; Registered Yoga Teachers can earn 2 CE hours through Yoga Alliance
Investment: $45
Join Lisa Weber and Olivia Peters-Lazzaro, a licensed Acupuncturist (L.AC.), for an afternoon of restorative yoga and acupuncture, to celebrate the Summer Solstice.
The combination of both yoga and acupuncture will regulate your central nervous system, support your respiratory system, your detox pathways and help reduce inflammation in your body.
Slow down with us and take time for yourself in this supportive and uniquely healing workshop.
Please join us for our Summer Solstice Event, as we honor the official changing of seasons with 108 Sun Salutations! According to the Yogic tradition, 108 is known as a sacred number, as the wholeness of existence.
In this community event, you will be guided by all of The Pilates Barre yoga instructors! Together let's create our 108 full circle of sun salutation that builds a fire (internal heat) that is cleansing, detoxifying, and gets you more in touch with yourself.
This $30 special event will be held on June 18th starting at 9 AM at The Pilates Barre.
You are probably thinking, why the freezing water? Why willingly subject yourself to sitting in freezing cold water? Because it offers the opportunity to be fully present in an extremely uncomfortable situation. When we get comfortable being uncomfortable we can tap into the power of our mind. Our mind manifests our reality. We can realize our greatest dreams or deny ourselves the opportunity. To live our fullest potential we must learn to harness the power of our mind and channel it in the direction of our choosing.
This special afternoon will be lead by Holly Davis and Tatiana Looney. We will be providing warm cacao to enjoy together afterwards.
DETAILS:
Saturday June 3rd 2 - 5pm $75
WHAT TO BRING
- Wear comfortable yoga/workout attire
- Yoga mat
- Water bottle
- Swimsuit or whatever you want to wear to plunge in
- Large towel to dry off with after you plunge
- Bathrobe so you have something cozy to be in while you are outside
- Warm clothes; hoodie, beanie, sweatpants to put on post plunge
- Your own mug for yummy post plunge cacao
WHAT TO EXPECT
The event will run about 3.5 hours.
After a 10 minute introduction into the workshop, we will begin with yoga. From there, we will move into breathwork and meditation to prepare our minds and body for the cold plunge.
We will take the plunge in a large tub in groups of 5 or 6. We will stay in for 3 minutes. This is a collective event. We are in this together, supporting one another through the experience. After the plunge, we will enjoy cacao together. We will end with a closing circle.
HOW TO PREPARE
If you are nervous about being cold or just reeeeally don’t like being cold, start to mentally prepare yourself. It is helpful to have little pep talks with yourself. Some of the following phrases might be helpful:
It’s only 3 minutes, I can handle the cold for 3 minutes
I’m doing this, my mind is made up, no need to have any more discussions with myself about not doing it. (This line of thinking will be very beneficially in creating the mindset to just do it. We tend to fixate on and get wrapped up in the story about why we shouldn’t. So ending the conversation about why not is very important in setting your mind/intention on completing the task ahead).
I am capable of being uncomfortable
Make friends with the discomfort
We hope you join us for the special event! If you have any questions, please reach out.
After an incredible Yoga Flow on the Farmers Brewing Patio in Chico, The Pilates Barre is headed to the Princeton Farmers Brewing location!
Join Tatiana for a Yoga Flow on May 20th from 10-11 am.
Address: 880 Co Rd WW, Princeton, CA 95970
$25 includes your recovery beer, too.
Come learn the basic techniques, conditioning drills & theory around how to safely approach a regular handstand practice.
Get ready to indulge in the myriad of benefits of inversion activity!
-Strengthening your upper body, especially your arms and shoulders.
-Increases grip strength.
-Improves mobility.
-Boosts energy & blood flow.
-Works every muscle group through balance, which can help improve your focus.
-Promotes lymphatic drainage and thereby helps eliminate toxins from your body.
-Requires NO equipment — can do almost anytime, almost anywhere.
-As a load-bearing exercise, handstands improve your musculoskeletal health
-Reduces swelling in legs, ankles, and feet.
-Builds confidence and resilience of mind and spirit
WHEN: SATURDAY MAY 13TH 2 - 4PM $40
Bring your mat and join us for Yoga Flow out in the sun on the Farmers Brewery Patio!
Yoga Flow emphasizes the sequential movement between postures, coordinated with and guided by deliberate breath. The Yoga Flow practice becomes a moving meditation that creates strength, freedom and fluidity in the body and mind. As we ride the waves of breath in our Yoga practice, we learn to ride the waves of change in our lives with more ease. This class moves from pose to pose with each breathe being the guiding force. Expect a fully balanced class of forward bending, twists, backbends with opportunity for inversions. All levels are welcome to join this dynamic practice in finding one's state of flow.
Have you been curious about the world of Barre but don't know where to start? ✨
This workshop offers
🔸 a slower placed sequencing
🔸 important fundamentals of the Barre method
🔸music to guide plíes, squats, planks, and holds
All to allow you to walk away feeling empowered and ready for more!
If you have been intimidated to try a Barre class, this is the workshop for you. 🙌
Join Lisa Weber and Olivia Peters-Lazzaro, a licensed Acupuncturist (L.AC.), for an afternoon of restorative yoga and acupuncture, to celebrate the Spring Equinox.
Spring is a time of rebirth and renewal, the perfect time to de-clutter and plan. This session will have a strong focus on the liver and is geared toward clearing out what is no longer serving you.
The combination of both yoga and acupuncture will regulate your central nervous system, support your respiratory system, your detox pathways and help reduce inflammation in your body.
Slow down with us and take time for yourself in this supportive and uniquely healing workshop.
We are excited to announce our very first Acro-Yoga Workshop! Acro-Yoga is a fun way to explore balance, strength, trust, and play.
Using a combination of yoga and acrobatics, we will move through various partner-supported balance, inversions, and strength-building exercises.
Following Acro-yoga play, this workshop will guide you through gentle partner style yoga poses focused on cultivating symbiotic support, flexibility, and relaxation.
Feel free to bring a partner or a friend, or jump in solo and we’ll buddy up.
This workshop will cover Sun Salutations, including a breakdown of each pose in the sequence, a handful of the most common poses found in modern Vinyasa Yoga classes as well as an introduction to the how/why of Breathwork & Meditation.
If you've been wanting to deepen your understanding of Yoga & Meditation, please join one of our seasoned instructors, Chrys Johnson, who will expertly guide you into the basics of how to approach a daily breathe centered Vinyasa Yoga & Meditation practice.
This 1.5 hour workshop is designed for those who want to learn headstand and crow. If you’ve never done inversions or arm balances or you're just starting to explore then, this is the workshop for you.
You will learn ideal hand, shoulder and upper body positions, how to use your core and how to shift your center of gravity to make lifting the weight of your body most easeful.
There will be plenty of time for play and practice. So bring your mat and a willingness to explore.
The mind/body connection is truly incredible. When we experience trauma, or even day to day stressors, it is stored not only in our mind (psyche) and emotions, but also our body (soma). Unless we express the trauma and stress, it is repressed and suppressed and stored in our bodies. This can affect us in many ways including chronic pain and fatigues, depression and anxiety, migraines, mood disorders, etc.
Somatic Breathwork sessions utilize our bodies’ natural capability to heal through our breath. These are guided sessions, but allow space for your body and breath to express trapped trauma, pain, and stress.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Our bodies are incredible and know exactly what they need to release stress and trauma. This looks differently for every person and even every session. The most important thing when preparing is to go in open to whatever it is that your body needs.
Wear comfortable clothing, as you will be laying down with your eyes closed.
Some people may lay still the entire time as things are happening internally, but your body may need to release trauma outwardly. This could look like, but is not limited to, crying, yelling, moving your arms or legs, laughing, moaning, yawning, coughing, and more. It may feel strange, but trust that your body knows what it needs.
During the session Morgan Chantelle will be leading you in a series of breath holds. The first half is focused on release, so the breathing will be fast, deep breaths in and out through your mouth. The breath holds will be at the top (meaning with air inside your belly and lungs). The second half is focused on integration, so the breaths will be long, steady breaths in and out through your nose. The breath holds will be at the bottom (with your lungs and belly completely empty).
The entire experience is 90 min, with 15 min of movement lead by one of our teachers before and after the Somatic Breathwork Class. We recommend creating space after your class for quiet, processing, and self-care. Before the class begins, Morgan will go over all of this information and answer any questions that you have.
Have you been wanting to deepen your understanding of Yoga & Meditation? Come spend some quality time with with one of our well seasoned instructors who will expertly guide you into the basics of how to approach a daily breathe centered Vinyasa Yoga & Meditation practice.
This workshop will cover: Sun Salutations, including a breakdown of each pose in the sequence, a handful of the most common poses found in modern Vinyasa Yoga classes as well as an introduction to the how/why of Breathwork & Meditation.
WHEN: Saturday, 11/5 from 2 - 4pm
COST: $40 for 2 hour workshop. *Unlimited Access Members receive 50% off workshop price.
** Please bring a mat if you have one.
STRETCH & RESTORE
We all need days off for muscle recovery. Unwind with this gentle stretch and restore class.
In this class, we will use foam rollers, massage balls and yoga straps to help apply pressure to areas of soft tissue (muscles and fascia) to stimulate the circulation of blood and oxygen and restore length of tissue.
The goal of this class is to walk away feeling fantastic both body and mind. When your body's connective tissue is hydrated, your whole body moves and feels better.
PLEASE JOIN US!
WHEN: SUNDAY 1/16 10:30 - 12:00 PM
Please join us for our first-ever Summer Solstice Event, as we honor the official changing of seasons with 108 Sun Salutations! According to the Yogic tradition, 108 is known as a sacred number, as the wholeness of existence.
In this community event, you will be guided by all of The Pilates Barre yoga instructors! Together let's create our 108 full circle of sun salutation that builds a fire (internal heat) that is cleansing, detoxifying, and gets you more in touch with yourself.
This $30 special event will be held on June 20th starting at 9AM located in the one and only Meriam Park Barn.
Please join us as we host another Sound Bath with 432. This special event will take place on Monday, April 12th at 7:45 pm outside in the Meriam Park Barn.
Tickets are $30 to attend. In order to safely social distance, space is VERY limited so please RSVP by clicking HERE.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
16 crystal singing bowls, gongs, Didgeridoo, Native American flutes, and chimes into an experience like no other. Not only will you hear this event, you will also feel it as the vibrations positively effect every cell in your body. Participants have reported a reduction in stress, pain, and anxiety, as well as feeling more centered, grounded and relaxed.
KNOWN BENEFITS: Helps to cope with life's innumerable challenges, reduces stress, improves sleep, increases vital energy flow, creativity, intuition and motivation.
WHAT TO BRING:
Please bring what you need to be comfortable such as a mat and bolster or pillow for this 1 hour event. A mask is strongly recommended and required as you come and go.
AYURVEDA - THE SCIENCE OF LIFE
An ancient Indian philosophy that believes balance is the root of all health and wellness.
Join Holly Davis in this 2-hour workshop that will focus on building an understanding of what Ayurveda is and how to use simple Ayurvedic practices to bring homeostasis and equanimity to the mind and body.
WHEN: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH 12:30-2:30 PM
COST: $50 - $60 DAY OF WORKSHOP
*Unlimited Access Membership 50% off!
WHAT TO BRING: Journal to take notes, questions you might have, and whatever you need to be comfortable for this 2-hour workshop.
Please join us as we host another Sound Bath with 432. This special event will take place on Wednesday November 4th at 7:45 pm outside in the Meriam Park Barn.
Tickets are $25 to attend. In order to safely social distance, space is VERY limited so please RSVP by clicking HERE.
We will also be holding our normally scheduled Yoga Reset out in the Barn BEFORE the special evening Sound Bath. You can attend both the Yoga Reset AND Sound Bath for $35. Consider taking advantage of this special bundle to unwind from the day and enjoy some simple movements before relaxing into the Sound Bath evening. You can purchase Yoga Reset and Sound Bath bundle by clicking HERE.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
16 crystal singing bowls, gongs, Didgeridoo, Native American flutes, and chimes into an experience like no other. Not only will you hear this event, you will also feel it as the vibrations positively effect every cell in your body. Participants have reported a reduction in stress, pain, and anxiety, as well as feeling more centered, grounded and relaxed.
KNOWN BENEFITS: Helps to cope with life's innumerable challenges, reduces stress, improves sleep, increases vital energy flow, creativity, intuition and motivation.
WHAT TO BRING:
Please bring what you need to be comfortable such as a mat and bolster or pillow for this 1 hour event. A mask is strongly recommended and required as you come and go.
The Pilates Barre will be hosting another special evening Sound Bath by Jesse from 432. This special event will take place on Wednesday October 7th at 7:45 pm outside in the Meriam Park Barn.
Tickets are $25 to attend. In order to safely social distance, space is VERY limited so please RSVP by clicking HERE.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
16 crystal singing bowls, gongs, Didgeridoo, Native American flutes, and chimes into an experience like no other. Not only will you hear this event, you will also feel it as the vibrations positively effect every cell in your body. Participants have reported a reduction in stress, pain, and anxiety, as well as feeling more centered, grounded and relaxed.
KNOWN BENEFITS: Helps to cope with life's innumerable challenges, reduces stress, improves sleep, increases vital energy flow, creativity, intuition and motivation.
WHAT TO BRING:
Please bring what you need to be comfortable such as a mat and bolster or pillow for this 1 hour event. A mask is strongly recommended and required as you come and go.
Please join The Pilates Barre as we host our very first event, a special evening Sound Bath by Jesse from 432. This special event will take place on September 2nd at 7:45 pm outside in the Meriam Park Barn.
Tickets are $20 to attend. In order to safely social distance, space is VERY limited so please RSVP by clicking HERE.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
16 crystal singing bowls, gongs, Didgeridoo, Native American flutes, and chimes into an experience like no other. Not only will you hear this event, you will also feel it as the vibrations positively effect every cell in your body. Participants have reported a reduction in stress, pain, and anxiety, as well as feeling more centered, grounded and relaxed.
KNOWN BENEFITS: Helps to cope with life's innumerable challenges, reduces stress, improves sleep, increases vital energy flow, creativity, intuition and motivation.
WHAT TO BRING:
Please bring what you need to be comfortable such as a mat and bolster or pillow for this 1 hour event. A mask is strongly recommended and required as you come and go.
We look forward to meeting you in the barn for this special healing evening.