Pop-up Classes
Pop-Up Classes are one-time classes that are not normally on the class schedule. These give students a chance to try out something different: new style, new teacher, new level. They are just fun!
Pop-Ups are included in all studio memberships and class cards, there is no additional fee.
We’re TEAMING UP for Asheville!
Join us and several other yoga studios across the area to support the hurricane victims in Asheville, NC. We have an extended yoga family in Asheville and many of them were impacted by Hurricane Helene. Our hearts and prayers are with them and we want to help their community!
At South River, we’re TEAMING UP and team-teaching our community classes the weekend of November 15th - 17th! With 3 beautiful gentle classes all supporting the cause!
PLUS, we’re matching all donations dollars that come into our studio this month!
Check out the other local studios that are also TEAMING UP:
Community Class:Embrace the Release: Gentle Full Moon Yoga & Sound with Annie Geile and Betty Green
Friday, November 15th: 6:00pm - 7:15pm
The November Full Moon is sometimes referred to as the "Mourning Moon", the last moon before the winter solstice. The Mourning Moon is the perfect time to let go of old, unnecessary things, while giving yourself permission to mourn their passing. We'll use meditation, breath work, and gentle yoga to help us self-reflect and release what no longer serves in order to make space for a lighter, happier you as the year comes to a close.
*No yoga experience is needed*
Community Class:Flow to Slow & Sound with Gayla Downey and Cindy Marich
Friday, November 16th: 11am - 12pm
Join Gayla and Cindy as they team up for this Gentle Flow to Slow accompanied by soothing sounds of crystal and Himalayan singing bowls, and other healing instruments.
*No yoga experience is needed*
Community Class: Gentle Yoga & Yoga Nidra with Marianna Boyle and Chrissy Brockland
Sunday, November 17th: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
This practice will begin with gentle movements and stretches to clear your mind and release any tension or holding in your physical body. These gentle movements will prepare you for the deeply relaxing and restorative practice of Yoga Nidra. Yoga Nidra translates to yogic sleep, and this guided meditation technique takes you through the various layers of the body, energy body, mind, and emotional body to help release tension and induce a deep state of relaxation.
The entire Yoga Nidra meditation is done in a reclined and supported Savasana position. Wear comfy clothes, and bring an extra blanket or two!
*No yoga experience is needed*
Silent Night with Annie Geile
Friday, December 6th: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join Annie in an almost completely silent practice.
There is so much power in a silent practice. Use this silent time to surrender. Take a break from over stimulation with a quiet contemplative practice. Spending time in silence can challenge us as well as free us. You’ll definitely leave this practice with a feeling of peace.
What to expect: You’ll begin silence at the door. We ask that all students remain silent in the space before and after class as well as during. You’ll find your mat space in the Moon Room where you’ll find short written instructions to help you understand how to move through the practice. Annie will guide a very simply-led, reflective, and quiet yoga flow. This class will be almost completely silent, minimally cued, led mainly by demonstration and soft bells for transitioning. A silent practice can be a challenge if you’re not used to it. So, we suggest having some yoga experience. Students are encouraged to modify any poses on their own. You also have the option of using the silent space to guide your own practice. If you take that option, please take a mat space in the back of the room.
*Some yoga experience recommended*
Thanksgiving Morning Gratitude Flow with Spring Adams
Thursday, November 28th: 8am -9am
Start your Thanksgiving morning with a heart-centered Gratitude Flow! Gratitude is the key to living an abundant life. Open up your heart with this energizing morning flow so that you can go into your celebrations of the day feeling great!
This will be the only class offered on that day.
*No experience is needed*
Donation Based Mediation & Tea with Sally Denton
Sunday, 12/1 at 11am
Join Sally for meditation & community! Our meditation & tea sessions are great for new meditators, as well as those looking to deepen their current meditation practice.
Meditating alongside others is a beautiful way to connect to your inner sense of calm, to connect with others in your community, and to start your day. Stay and enjoy a cup of tea after the meditation.
Our meditation & tea sessions are offered in exchange for donations. Each month we pick a Community Connection Partner that are charity organizations tied to our members or teachers!
Although this event is donation-based, pre-registration is required due to limited space
*No experience is needed*
Merry Mixtape with Annie Geile and Betty Green
Saturday, December 14th: 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Join Annie and Betty for a holiday yoga flow that’s as fun as it is festive. We’ll groove to your favorite holiday tunes, stretch out those holiday blues, and leave you feeling merry and bright.
What to wear: Your ugliest holiday leggings (or any festive attire!)
Post-practice party: Stick around for some holiday cheer with festive snacks and mocktails.
No experience necessary. All levels welcome!
Winter Solstice Sacred Circle with Gayla Downey
Friday, December 20th: 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Please join Gayla to celebrate the Winter Solstice on Friday, December 20th at 6:30 PM. It is the celebration of the shortest day of the year, midwinter, and the return of the Sun. You are deep in the heart of the darkest night. The world is hushed. Turn inward and listen to the stories of your deepest self.
The winter solstice itself is on the 21st at 3:19 AM and marks the beginning of Yule. This pop-up will include a meditation, journaling, and a releasing ritual. Then we will light a candle to celebrate the Sun as it begins to return to us and all that we are grateful for, while we enjoy a cup of tea.
This event does not include a yoga practice. No experience is needed.