Are you new to yoga and challenged by trying to coordinate your breath and movement? Or maybe a more seasoned yogi looking to elevate your flow? Join me September 23! This workshop will include a break down of the key poses of the sequence often called ‘a vinyasa’ including chatarunga dandasana, upward facing dog and downward facing dog. Plus ways to smooth transitions and refine sun salutations for all experience levels easy to expert. In addition to Poses, lecture on the historical context and energetic emphasis be presented to deepen knowledge.

RYTs earn 2 containing education credit hours.

Investment: $35

Yogis learn through demonstration, verbal cues, and physical assists. Physical assists help students adjust their postures for safety and/or can provide an opportunity to enhance a pose for added challenge and depth by helping the student reset, relax, or move with the flow of energy.

In this workshop, learn to integrate direct touch from a firm foundation with intention action. Learn the basic template for providing successful assisting.

Practice giving and receiving assists for common yoga poses such as Downward Facing Dog and standard standing poses, as well as universal adjustments for generic movements such as forward folding, shoulder release and more. Q&A portion for specific requests.

YA Registered Yoga Teachers may receive 3hours of Continuing Education

I hope you’ll join for my annual “Black Friday” Gratitude Yoga Class to Benefit Eastern Illinois Food Bank. This all-levels yoga class will focus on gentle movements, breathing, and meditation to relieve tension, improve digestion, and bring a sense of connection. You’ll leave with a more relaxed body, a calmer mind and heart full of gratitude.

When: Friday, Nov. 25, 9:30am

Where: Copper Creek Church, Champaign, IL

Cost: Class is complimentary, collecting financial and food donations for Eastern Illinois Food Bank.

Pre-enrollment encouraged, but not required, you can just show up! BYO-mat or large towel, some mats and chairs will be available. All are welcome!

Questions email: midwestyogagirl@gmail.com

Saturday March 26, 1-3p @ RAW FITNESS - Champaign, IL

Join Kristina for an Arm Balance Party! This workshop will start with a led warm up, then split into smaller groups to work on different techniques and variations to build strength, balance and flexibility for more successful arm balances and inversions. Plus, 1:1 time with Kristina to refine your practice and ask individual questions.

Participants will be divided into groups based on skill/experience to help everyone get the most of the experience. Some yoga/arm balance experience encouraged, but you do NOT need to be able to hold handstand or do crow pose already to attend.

Cost: $30

Wanderlust 108—The World’s Only Mindful Triathlon—brings the community together for a 5K run/walk, a dj-powered yoga session, and guided meditation in your local park. Following the triathlon, you can choose your own mindful adventure by enjoying bonus activities, perusing our Kula Market of local artisans, and stopping by Wanderlust’s True North Cafe for a healthy snack or lunch. From dancing with DJs on the main stage to trying something new like hooping and acroyoga, there’s plenty to do when you’re not on your mat. Nationally recognized teachers, speakers and musical talent are featured at each event to make for a fun-filled day.

To learn more about the day's lineup and schedule, click here. 

Enter KristinaR at check-out for special offer! (available for ALL Wanderlust events!)

Ladies, let’s come together for an of evening of yoga, togetherness, and liberation. In this yoga class we will support each other in working towards self-love, self-acceptance, and creating gratitude for these beautiful bodies we’re in! 

If you are working to let go of self-criticism, negative body talk, or shame—this class is for you. If you’re noticing changes in your body due to age, motherhood, or illness—this class is for you. In this private and non-judgmental space, we will flow through yoga postures (to fabulous fem-ifiied tunes!), embody our breath, explore mudras of empowerment, and let go of how we think we should be to embrace who we truly are. Let’s join together in celebration of femininity, fearlessness and freedom! 

All women are welcomed.

$15.00 / $12.00 Early Bird Price
This is a workshop type event, so unfortunately Punch cards do not apply.  
YT-Trainee's family and friends are encouraged to come to celebrate the last Sunday of YTT.

This gathering will offer an opportunity to learn the basics of the chakra system and the specifics of each individual chakra through color, movement, breath and meditation we will outline the transformative principles of the chakras and learn how to integrate these elements into our practice on and off the mat.

Custom chakra symbol sets, designed by Kristina, will be provided for coloring and meditation!

Want to take flight? Learn techniques, drills, step-by-step instructions and how to use props to get closer to lifting up (and staying up) in Bakasana (crow pose) and other related arm balance poses. Arm balancing isn't simply about being physically strong and using your arms to support you, but rather to learn to make the body feel lighter and supported through core stability, counterbalance, and a release of ego and expectations. All levels welcome!
Cost: $30 (Amara Members: $25)

Join Kristina Reese, Lola Glow & Merry Waters and gather on the first New Moon of the year for a yoga and intention setting experience to embrace the New Year with awareness and intention!

What do you hope to create, manifest, and embrace in 2018? The new moon is the perfect time to focus that energy and decide what you want to bring to light. Through gentle movement, meditation, journaling, and an extended relaxation period we will connect with our inner voice and set our desires for the year ahead. Ending with community connection to share intentions and send out good vibes to all for the year that has just begun! 

Cost: $16 in advance or $20 at the door
price includes a crystal
BYO-mat and journal! Some props will be available. 

Ashtanga Yoga was the first Vinyasa or ‘flow’ based yoga practice. It is a set sequence of poses linked with breath that encourages practitioners to establish fluidity and consistency in their practice. Ashtanga is great for those looking to make their movement practice more meditative or want to see concrete physical progress and transformations. This workshop will introduce you to the core tenants of the Ashtanga Yoga practice (breath, bandhas, dristhi), and breakdown foundational postures into detail. This workshop may also be appropriate for yoga teachers who would like to practice hands on assisting (6 CEs with instructor's permission). Taught by Kristin McCoy and Kristina Reese.

$100 - non Amara members
$85 - Amara members

Sign up here: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/asp/adm/main_enroll.asp

Are you building confidence and feeling solid in your crow pose and curious where to go next? It's time to move 'beyond bakasana', in this workshop we will explore different variations and transitions in and out of bakasana-based arm balancing postures. The workshop will consist of a led warm-up, introduction of 5+ different arm balances with transitions and end with an opportunity to request posture breakdowns and ask specific questions. Cost: $30

A mala is a stand of beads that can be used for meditation, prayer or just to wear! Join yogi and designer Kristina Reese and create your own mala necklace or bracelets (they make great as gifts too!) and learn ways to use it for meditation and intention setting. Please bring a bottle of wine (or your beverage of choice) to share at this informal gathering of meditation and creation! Cost: $40 (includes supplies to create one mala)