Spacious heart yoga
“As a middle-aged, stiff-jointed guy new to yoga, I was anxious about coming to classes with women who seemed more limber and experienced. Kara made me feel right at home, accepted me where I was, and helped me see that I could really do this. She really does have a gracious heart.”

Evan J. Miller
Business owner

Events at Spacious heart yoga

UPLIFTED! (Grand Rapids, Michigan)

Acro Workshops - Grand Rapids

Two-Part Acro-Yoga Flying Lab
November 11-13

This event is cancelled!

In the practice of Acroyoga, the focus is uplifting each other, figuratively and literally! Through this playful yoga practice that includes Yoga, Acrobatics and Thai Massage, we will explore and expand the boundaries of what is possible.

The workshop teaches strength-building exercises, playful partner poses and the basics of acrobatics.

The focus of this two-part lab will be on cultivating self-trust, as well as learning how to both give and receive support.

When we support and encourage each other, we fly to incredible heights!

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(1Mb pdf file)

Schedule and costs

Friday, November 11, 6:30 - 9 p.m.

Open Jam and Dance Party

  • By Donation

Saturday, November 12, 1:30 - 4 p.m.

Fundamentals

  • Partner/Group Yoga, Basics of Flying, Thai Massage
  • Cost: $35

Sunday, November 13, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Elevate and Empower

  • Basics of building strength, some inversions, basic acrobatic flying
  • Accessible to anyone with a regular moderate-strong yoga, dance, or other movement practice
  • Cost: $40

Location

Expressions of Grace Yoga
5270 Northland Dr. NE
Grand Rapids, MI

Phone • 616-361-8580

Registration

Register at the Expressions of Grace Yoga web site • expressionsofgraceyoga.com


Anusara® Yoga Retreat
• Welcome The Sacred Spirit Of Winter

November 17 - 20

Taught by Kara Schmidt and Mimi Ray

In this retreat you will be surrounded and supported by immense nourishment through excellent vegetarian meals, cozy cabins, and the presentation of practices that will help ease you into and through winter with a new appreciation for this season's sacredness.

Anusara® Yoga, meditation techniques, chanting and Ayurvedic principles and tools will be offered and explored during this retreat/workshop.

Schedule

November 17 - 20

Location

Gilchrist Retreat Center, Three Rivers, MI • visit the Center website

Cost

Includes lodging in a fully furnished cabin (including a kitchen), snacks, 1 full vegetarian meal each day (possibly more), 2-3 yoga and/or meditation sessions per day, guidance in Ayurvedic self-care techniques, and supplies.

NEW PRICING OPTIONS!!!
If your schedule or finances are not allowing you to attend the whole workshop, we have come up with some options to make it accessible for as many as possible!

>> Register online

Please contact Kara if you need to discuss alternative pay arrangements or if you have schedule conflicts: kara@spaciousheartyoga.com
574-536-4407


Hearts on Fire • Advanced Guided Practices

Deepen your personal practice in an uplifting community setting. Awaken the fire of your heart and your body!

Experienced Anusara® Yoga students welcome. Must have the ability to kick up into a handstand at the wall with assistance, and push up into wheel (urdva dhanurasana) with assistance, or permission of instructor.

Schedule

Saturday, December 3, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $17 ($10 if attending the Saturday afternoon workshop (below))


Anusara® Yoga Depth Study Part 4
• Winter Balance

Saturday, December 3

This Yoga Lab will explore how to cultivate a joyful steadiness throughout the winter months. Headstand and Shoulderstand will be the focus.

Schedule

Saturday, December 3, 2 - 5 p.m.

Location

Spacious Heart Yoga, 119 S. Main St. Goshen, IN

Cost

$40 per session
$30 per session if you attended any Oct or Nov workshops and pay by Nov. 20

>> Register online


Acroyoga Lab 2

Saturday, December 3

Schedule

Saturday, December 3, 6:30 - 9 p.m.

Location

Spacious Heart Yoga, 119 S. Main St. Goshen, IN

Cost

TBD

>> Register online


Be sure to check out photos from past events on our Facebook page!