Workshops
Workshops are an opportunity to deepen an aspect of your practice with minimal interruption to your daily life.
MBSR
with R. J. Roncal
Mindfulness can be defined as, “Present-centered, non-judgmental attention.” This way of being has grown out of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (or MBSR) and into the mainstream. It is the most scientifically researched mindfulness program to-date, having shown overwhelming results in relieving chronic pain, reducing stress and anxiety, and improving well being.
This 8-week course also includes: Learning about stress reactivity and how mindfulness helps with stress, learning how to apply mindfulness to everyday situations, mindfulness meditation instructions body awareness practices including the body scan and gentle mindful movement,
group dialogue and small group exercises, weekly handouts with short readings, exercises, summaries of each class, and resources to support your ongoing investigation of mindfulness
Dates:
4/22 to 6/10
8 consecutive Tuesdays
+ *1 Saturday day-long
Time: 5:30 – 8:00pm
Cost: $145 – $395
(sliding scale)
*Day of Mindfulness:
Sat. 5/24
9:00am – 4:00pm
Loc: 7400 Woodlawn
Ctr. for Spirituality
To learn more and to register, visit:
https://www.ever-mindful.com/mbsr
About R.J.:
R.J. Rongcal is a certified Mindfulness Teacher based in Seattle, WA. He is passionate about supporting others in accessing their own internal resources of awareness, resilience, compassion, and inherent wellness. He has received contemplative training in both Buddhist and secular settings, including a nine-month monastic residency at Gampo Abbey, the first Tibetan Buddhist monastery in North America. Learn more about R.J. and his teaching at www.ever-mindful.com.
POSTURE POWER:
5 minutes a day to align your spine and discover pain free movement
For anyone ready to learn simple tools to rid themselves of neck and back pain due to phone or other screen usage, postural habits, persistent under, over or misuse of muscles.
★ 8 Weekly Zoom Sessions to help you uncover the root cause of your pain and tools to not only alleviate that pain, but also lessen the chance of pain recurring (+ how to catch it early and bring relief when it does!)
★ Yoga, Somatic Movement, Physical Therapy exercises, breathwork and Melt protocols (we’ll do these together!) to address pain issues by strengthening the areas that need to be stronger and increasing flexibility in tight areas.
★ Exclusive Facebook Group to gain support from others, ask questions and get feedback from me as well as your fellow Posture Power Pals.
INSPIRATION MEMBERSHIP
A robust and constantly evolving online program, which you can work on your own schedule according to your needs and wishes. Includes free life sessions and workshops throughout the year.
Learn more here.
$27 per month or pay $270 per year (receive two months free)
NERVOUS SYSTEM RESET
Annual Class in November/December.
An intensive mindfulness experience to help you find your center just in time for the holidays.
The pandemic has left many of us feeling stressed, anxious or just out of synch in our lives. Whether that resonates or not consider this might be a great time to . . .
Treat yourself to a time out.
Tune out the busyness of the city and join us for this urban meditation retreat. You’ll learn and practice the five mindfulness exercises as taught by Thich Nhat Hanh. Give yourself this gift of deep reflection and grounding and begin to reap the scientifically proven benefits of a dedicated meditation practice.
During the three Monday meetings you’l practice breathing, concentration, relaxation, seated and walking meditation. The Saturday meeting offers you the opportunity to experience a day of mindfulness, which will include seated and walking meditation, deep relaxation, a dharma talk and a mindful meal. You will experience the deepening that a day dedicated to turning inward provides.
Please be willing to commit to a 5 minute daily practice for the duration of the workshop.
Previous experience is not necessary to participate.
$210*
*Includes all four sessions, handouts, recording of guided session and lunch on Saturday. In studio limited to five students. Register early to ensure your spot.
Cost is $195 for online only participation.
TESTIMONIAL: My husband and I use the meditation techniques learned in Urban Reset every day, and they have kept us grounded and positive throughout the pandemic – even through having a long and serious bout of COVID-19 ourselves. Our “happiness scores” on the ReWi app survey have continued to increase throughout 2020, despite increased life difficulties, and we attribute this to the daily meditation practice we learned from Kim. I would highly recommend Urban Reset in the best of times, and even more so right now! ~ MC, Neuroscientist
Tuesdays, 8:00–8:20 pm PST
WEEKLY live stream sessions, you can enjoy from the comfort your own home. They reduce anxiety and promote deeper and more restful sleep.
Each week you will be led through a guided meditation, energy exercise or deep relaxation practice. These practices are profoundly relaxing and restorative to your nervous system. Practices include mindfulness, self compassion, body scan and many more.
Suggested donation $15.
Sign up here.
Reclaim Your Resilience
Check back in the spring for new dates
6:00 – 7:30 pm PST
Five weekly sessions designed to deepen your self understanding and self compassion. Topics include:
Elements of Ayurveda – general overview of Ayurveda and specific tools to understand how to bring balance to your body, mind and spirit.
Parts and Patterns – Bringing unconscious thoughts and behavior patterns to light
Polyvagal Theory – Applying this elegant theory to working with your nervous system
Addictive and Compulsive Behavior – Employing a yoga framework to use these behaviors as a path to greater awakening
The Four Brahmaviharas – Learning skillful mental habits to replace unhelpful thought patterns
$47 for one session. $200 for all five.
No yoga or meditation experience is necessary to participate in this workshop.
YOGA CAMP
Next Round coming up in August!
Adults should get to go to camp too! Here’s your opportunity for daily yoga camp without disruption to your regular daily life.
Here’s how it will work: i will develop a sequence for the class. I will teach it at the beginning of camp and give you a written copy of the sequence complete with stick figures. After the first two classes you will practice at your own pacing using the printed copy.
Each day when you arrive you can let me know where in the sequence you would like support/tips. I will work with you individually when you reach that point in the sequence.
This is an amazing opportunity for you to practice daily and to receive individual attention, which will support you in developing your practice. You will see what you can achieve in a short period of time with repeated practice. You will also get to enjoy the many benefits of a devoted daily practice.
$180 (includes all 10 sessions)
SUTRA STUDY
Coming Soon. Please contact Kim to be placed on waitlist to be notified. kim@ioystudio.com
The Yoga Sutras are 196 aphorisms divided into four books. They are considered the authoritative text on Classical Yoga.
This text enjoys wide applicability even to our modern lives. The Sutras provide a fresh means of looking at our humanity as well as tools for living our best lives.
The Sutras are divided into four chapters, each with its own theme. Each sutra or thread is multi-layered in meaning. In our monthly meetings we will dive into the Sanskrit and English translations of the sutras and explore the nuances of meaning.
You will have monthly reading assignments. Once registered you’ll be advised which translation of the sutras to purchase.
$35 for one session or $125 for four.
Retreats
Retreats offer you the opportunity to take a break from the often frenetic pace of city life, to deepen your connection to yourself and enjoy calm, beautiful surroundings.
Realize Your Radiance
Fall, 2025 Dates TBD – please come back!
The Yoga Lodge on Whidbey Island
Come explore yoga and meditation in a natural setting while enjoying healing and delicious Ayurvedic meals. We will welcome in the beginning of summer light and bring forth our own light with practices designed to nurture body, mind and spirit. Return feeling refreshed, renewed and energized, ready for all that summer offers.
$625
$575 if paid in full by May 10, 2019
Yoga and Cultural Adventures in Croatia
Spring, 2024 New Dates TBA
Join us for a life-changing adventure on the beautiful Istrian Peninsula April 26 – May 3, 2020. Together we will: Practice Yoga and Meditation daily, Tour the idyllic Istrian towns of Rovinj, Motovun, Porec and Pula dotting the Tuscany-like rolling hills of the area, Dine in the region’s best “off the beaten path” farm to table restaurants, Explore incredible Roman ruins, including one of th most well-preserved amphitheaters anywhere, Linger and taste at one of the area’s prime wineries, Experience an olive oil farm named the finest producer in the world in 2016, Boat along the dazzling coastline while savoring an onboard picnic and Lodge in beautiful four-star accommodations.
$2,135*
Early registration discount $1985 if registered and paid in full by February 26, 2020.
