Is it hot in here or is it just me? What happened to sleeping through the night? Why am I so achy/moody/sensitive!? Get ready to learn and chat about a topic that has been largely ignored but is getting LOTS of attention lately: menopause! The changes your body undergoes are real, from the natural chemical storm to mood swings, aches and maybe even an attitude switch. Everyone moves through “the change” in their own unique way so bolstering your knowledge is both grounding and empowering! 

In this workshop, we will review some of the changes that occur in the body and discuss where you are in the menopause cycle. We’ll learn why building strength is so important and get moving with a gentle strengthening yoga practice. Then we’ll try out specific restorative yoga poses and breath practices that may help to manage your symptoms, ending with a restful savasana. All levels welcome, no experience needed.

Fee: $49 (10% off automatically applied for members). *If you have financial concerns about attending, please contact the studio.

For more information or to register: https://balancingowlyoga.com/specialevents

As the light and dark meet in perfect balance, we gather in circle to honor the turning of the season and the turning within ourselves. Join us for an evening of ritual, reflection, and embodied magic as we celebrate the Fall Equinox: a time of harvest, gratitude, and energetic realignment.

Together we will:
- Reflect on what we’ve grown and gathered, both inwardly and outwardly
- Participate in a wish ritual to call in our next season with intention
- Sip warm mulled cider as we drop into meditation and community sharing
- Work with seasonal oils and mists to clear, protect, and elevate our energy
- Draw oracle cards to receive messages from spirit
- Raise our vibration together through presence, and connection

Come as you are — in your softness, your strength, your mystery. Let’s mark this sacred shift together. Limited to 10 participants. No Experience Required.

Fee: $55 (10% discount automatically applies for members, all supplies included).

About Your Instructor: Erin is a Sacred Ceremony Facilitator who aims to foster true, wholehearted connection among groups. These immersive experiences encourage spiritual expansion by tapping into your own innate wisdom, relationship with others, and gentle mindset shifts. She believes the Universe is more benevolent & mystical than we could ever comprehend and invites us to revel in that notion.

For more info. or to register: https://balancingowlyoga.com/specialevents

As the seasons change and the warmth of summer fades into crisp autumn air, now can be our time to surrender to this natural transition with self-care practices that support balance and renewal. Join Laurie for a fall sound bath experience designed to offer you a deeply restorative way to navigate the fall transition, helping to release stress, ground your energy, and prepare for the slower pace of the season.

This experience is designed to:
-Support Emotional Balance: The shift from summer to fall can bring about mood changes. The vibrational frequencies of sound healing promote relaxation and emotional stability.
-Boost Immunity & Wellness: As temperatures drop, maintaining a strong immune system is crucial. Sound baths reduce stress and encourage deep relaxation, which supports overall well-being.
-Enhance Mindfulness & Reflection: Fall is a time of introspection. Sound meditation helps cultivate clarity, focus, and inner peace.

This experience will integrate a custom fall nature meditation and nature sounds of the fall season. During the session, Laurie will also move around the room placing bowls on and around participants to feel the full effects of the sound and vibration healing. She'll also come around with personalized offerings of chimes, essential oils, energy healing and smudging (energy clearing by burning palo santo). The evening will conclude with a silent shavasana. All levels welcome, no experience required.

To learn more about the benefits of sound healing, click here:
https://balancingowlyoga.com/sound-heal

Limited to 14 participants.

Fee: $55 (10% off automatically applied for members). *If you have financial concerns about attending, please contact the studio.

For more info. or to register: https://balancingowlyoga.com/specialevents

If you relate to any of these, this event is for you:

-Curious about yoga but unsure where to start.
-Tried yoga before but had a negative or intimidating experience.
-Want to return to yoga in a small, supportive environment.
-Attend classes but feel unfamiliar with yoga’s deeper philosophy.
-Looking for a yoga space that prioritizes diversity, inclusion, safety, and community.

Join Laurie Markowitz, studio owner, for an empowering, judgment-free introduction to yoga. You’ll gain the knowledge, confidence, and tools to practice yoga in a way that feels authentic, accessible, and enjoyable for you.

What You’ll Learn & Experience:

-The 8 Limbs of Yoga – An overview beyond just physical poses (asana), a brief history, and how the practice can help you connect more deeply with yourself....the mind, body and spirit.

-Experience simple, calming techniques to center your mind and enhance focus both on the mat and in life. Yes, everyone can meditate!

-Learn pranayama breathing techniques to enhance at-home meditation or to deepen your asana practice whether on your own or in studio classes.

-Learn about studio etiquette and culture so you feel at ease in any studio setting.

Limited to 10 participants.

Fee: $45 (includes 1-month of unlimited yoga classes).

For more information or to register: https://balancingowlyoga.com/specialevents

Join Lindy for a restorative experience intended to promote relaxation and soothing for your nervous system. Yoga Nidra, or Yoga Sleep, is a practice to calm your mind, spirit and body. This session will allow students to take space, catch their breath, and pause.

This experience will also include restorative yoga and Reiki (energy healing) services for those who would like to receive. Reiki is a hands-on healing technique from Japan. Most students find the experience soothing and reassuring. If you have ever been curious about Reiki, this is the perfect opportunity to explore that within a yoga practice. You will also receive a small sound bath using crystal bowls, chimes and drums. All students welcome, no experience required.

All students will be provided with soothing tea, a special crystal, and a selected intention card.

Fee: $49 (10% off automatically applied for members). *If you have financial concerns about attending, please contact the studio.

For more information or to register:https://balancingowlyoga.com/specialevents

Somatic release is a therapeutic practice that aims to release physical and emotional tension stored in the body by focusing on the mind-body connection. Somatic release incorporates mindful movement, breath work, guided imagery, and sound to help release patterns of holding trauma and stress in the body.

Join Kris to breathe, move, and experience the benefits of somatic bodywork in this two hour session. Participants will learn how to tune in to the ways their body is holding trauma and stress, have space to practice the techniques, learn simple effective breath work and intuitive movement practices to incorporate into their daily life, and come away with a sense of empowerment and release from patterns preventing healing. No experience required, all bodies welcome.

Fee: $49 (10% off automatically applied for members). *If you have financial concerns about attending, please contact the studio.

For more information: http://www.balancingowlyoga.com/specialevents

Join Laurie for this 90-minute magical sound bath experience where we'll combine several healing techniques to help you release physical, mental and emotional tension in your body.

This experience will begin with helping you to get comfortable in your space, setting your intention for the session, followed by a sensory relaxation guided meditation. Many instruments will then be used for the sound bath including Himalayan and crystal bowls, chimes, gongs, drums, and more. During the session, Laurie will also move around the room placing bowls on and around participants to feel the full effects of the sound and vibration healing. She'll also come around with personalized offerings of chimes, essential oils, energy healing and smudging (energy clearing by burning palo santo). The evening will conclude with a silent shavasana. All levels welcome, no experience required

To learn more about the benefits of sound healing, click here: https://balancingowlyoga.com/sound-healing Limited to 14 participants. Fee: $49 (10% off automatically applied for members). *If you have financial concerns about attending, please contact the studio.

For more info: http://www.balancingowlyoga.com/specialevents

Join the Celebration of the Summer Solstice!

The Summer Solstice marks the longest day of the year—a time when the sun is at its peak, nourishing the Earth with warmth and light. It is a powerful moment to pause, reflect, and honor the abundance that surrounds and lives within us. Come to circle to celebrate the turning of the wheel, connect to your inner fire, and set intentions for the season ahead. There will be sun-inspired rituals, group shares, and a collective nature mandala creation.

Guest Sacred Ceremony Facilitator, Erin Tanker, will lead the group through seasonally-aligned meditations and rituals. Gather with us in this radiant, heart-opening space where you’ll feel grounded, renewed, and supported. If you’ve been seeking connection, inspiration, and community, we welcome you with open arms. Limited to 10 participants.

Fee: $49 (10% off automatically applied for members).
If you have financial concerns about attending, please contact the studio.

For more info. or to register:https://balancingowlyoga.com/specialevents

Join facilitator, Erin Tanker, for a thoughtful and inspiring book discussion as we explore the book, "Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants" by Robin Wall Kimmerer. This beautifully written book weaves together Indigenous wisdom, scientific discovery, and deep reflections on our relationship with the natural world.
Through shared discussion, we’ll explore themes of reciprocity, gratitude, and the ways in which nature can be our greatest teacher. All are welcome—whether you’re reading for the first time or revisiting this beloved work. Let’s gather in community, share our insights, and cultivate a deeper connection to the world around us.

Students are asked to obtain and read the book prior to the workshop (reading any of the book is fine, completion not required .

Check out the link below to learn more about the book and author on Amazon: https://a.co/d/96LH1vE

Fee: $30

To register for this event:https://balancingowlyoga.com/specialevents

Deeply relax and reduce stress with studio owner, Laurie Markowitz. Come in comfortable clothes ready to lie down and listen as you are guided through a journey to tune into your senses and let go.

Experience iRest Yoga Nidra, a meditative practice with over 35 years of evidence-based research that leads to psychological, physical and spiritual healing and well-being. It provides you with tools to relax deeply, release stress, and increase resiliency. Transition then into a sound bath complete with crystal bowls, Himalayan bowls, chimes, gongs, and drumming. The evening will conclude with a silent savasana. All levels welcome, no experience required.

The room will be complete with diffused all-natural lavender, energy healing and smudging (energy clearing by burning palo santo).

To learn more about iRest: https://shop.irest.org/

To learn more about sound and vibration healing: To learn more about the benefits of sound and vibration healing, click here: https://balancingowlyoga.com/sound-healing-information

Limited to 14 participants.

Fee: $49 (10% off automatically applied for members). *If you have financial concerns about attending, please contact the studio.

For more information or to register:https://balancingowlyoga.com/specialevents

Deeply relax and reduce stress with studio owner, Laurie Markowitz. Come in comfortable clothes ready to lie down and listen as you are guided through a journey to tune into your senses and let go.

Experience iRest Yoga Nidra, a meditative practice with over 35 years of evidence-based research that leads to psychological, physical and spiritual healing and well-being. It provides you with tools to relax deeply, release stress, and increase resiliency. Transition then into a sound bath complete with crystal bowls, Himalayan bowls, chimes, gongs, and drumming. The evening will conclude with a silent savasana. All levels welcome, no experience required.

The room will be complete with diffused all-natural lavender, energy healing and smudging (energy clearing by burning palo santo).

To learn more about iRest: https://shop.irest.org/

To learn more about sound and vibration healing: To learn more about the benefits of sound and vibration healing, click here: https://balancingowlyoga.com/sound-healing-information

Limited to 14 participants.

Fee: $49 (10% off automatically applied for members). *If you have financial concerns about attending, please contact the studio.

For more information or to register:https://balancingowlyoga.com/specialevents

Have you ever felt intimidated by yoga, had a bad experience, or wanted to restart your practice in a welcoming space? This workshop is designed for anyone looking to build a strong, confident foundation in yoga—no matter your experience level.

If you relate to any of these, this event is for you:

• Curious about yoga but unsure where to start.

• Tried yoga before but had a negative or intimidating experience.

• Want to return to yoga in a small, supportive environment.

• Attend classes but feel unfamiliar with yoga’s deeper philosophy.

• Looking for a yoga space that prioritizes diversity, inclusion, safety, and community.

Join Laurie Markowitz, studio owner, for an empowering, judgment-free introduction to yoga. You’ll gain the knowledge, confidence, and tools to practice yoga in a way that feels authentic, accessible, and enjoyable for you.

What You’ll Learn & Experience:

• The 8 Limbs of Yoga – An overview beyond just the physical poses (asana), a brief history, including what’s important to know about the practice and how it can help you go deeper into your practice for more overall benefits for the mind, body and spirit.

• Experience simple, calming techniques to center your mind and enhance focus both on the mat and in life.

• Learn pranayama breathing techniques to enhance at-home meditation or to deepen your asana practice whether on your own or in studio classes.

• Learn about studio etiquette and culture so you feel at ease in any studio setting.

Fee: $45 (includes 1-month of unlimited yoga classes). Limited to 14 participants.

To register or for more information: https://balancingowlyoga.com/specialevents

Is it hot in here or is it just me? What happened to sleeping through the night? Why am I so achy/moody/sensitive!? Get ready to learn and chat about a topic that has been largely ignored but is getting LOTS of attention lately: menopause! The changes your body undergoes are real, from the natural chemical storm to mood swings, aches and maybe even an attitude switch. Everyone moves through “the change” in their own unique way so bolstering your knowledge is both grounding and empowering! 

In this workshop, we will review some of the changes that occur in the body and discuss where you are in the menopause cycle. We’ll learn why building strength is so important and get moving with a gentle strengthening yoga practice. Then we’ll try out specific restorative yoga poses and breath practices that may help to manage your symptoms, ending with a restful savasana. All levels welcome, no experience needed.

Fee: $49 (10% off automatically applied for members). *If you have financial concerns about attending, please contact the studio.

For more information or to register: https://balancingowlyoga.com/specialevents

Do you struggle with bloating, sluggish digestion, or feeling out of balance? In this hands-on workshop, you’ll discover the Ayurvedic approach to cleansing, healing, and resetting your gut naturally. Learn time-tested rituals, balancing foods, and herbal remedies that will leave you feeling lighter, more energized, and in tune with your body’s natural rhythms.

What You’ll Learn:

• Ayurvedic Wisdom for Gut Health – Understand how digestion impacts overall well-being

• Rituals for Cleansing – Simple daily practices to cleanse and refresh your system

• Healing Foods & Plan – Learn what to eat (and avoid) to restore balance

• Powerful Remedies – Discover Ayurvedic solutions for optimal digestion

• Personalized Guidance – Get expert advice and practical tools for lasting benefits

Who Is This For?

• Anyone wanting to improve digestion and gut health naturally

• Those curious about Ayurveda and holistic wellness

• People dealing with bloating, fatigue, or sluggish metabolism

• Anyone looking for simple, sustainable self-care practices

Why Should I Care?
Your gut health is the foundation of your well-being. When digestion is off, it affects energy, mood, immunity, and overall vitality. This workshop gives you practical tools to reset your system, eliminate toxins, and feel your best—inside and out.

About your Presenter: Vaidya Vandana Baranwal, BAMS, MD (Ayurveda-BHU) is the founder of AyurveDatri LLC - Women Wellness Solutions and the Founder and President of the Ayurveda Association of Ohio. She teaches Ayurveda at the Integrative Health Center at Ohio State University and is a faculty member at the Hindu University of America. Honored with the Charaka Award for excellence in teaching, she also holds editorial roles with the Journal of Research and Education in Indian Medicine, India, and Ayurveda Journal of Health, University of Massachusetts, USA. She hails from Varanasi, India, a seat of ancient wisdom and spiritual wealth. Her deep-rooted knowledge of Vedic traditions, including Yoga and Astrology, profoundly shapes her holistic healing approach. She is dedicated to advancing women's health through a personalized approach and has co-authored two books: Stree Roga Vimarsha and Prasuti Tantra Sandirshini. Before moving to the USA, she was a professor at the SDM College of Ayurveda and Hospital, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore. With more than 30 years of experience, her passion and love for Ayurveda fuels her vision for the development and growth of Ayurveda in the Western world.

Fee: $49 (10% off automatically applied for members). *If you have financial concerns about attending, please contact the studio.

To register or for more info: https://balancingowlyoga.com/specialevents

Join Laurie for this 90-minute magical sound bath experience where we'll combine several healing techniques to help you release physical, mental and emotional tension in your body.

This experience will begin with helping you to get comfortable in your space, setting your intention for the session, followed by a sensory relaxation guided meditation. Many instruments will then be used for the sound bath including Himalayan and crystal bowls, chimes, gongs, drums, and more. During the session, Laurie will also move around the room placing bowls on and around participants to feel the full effects of the sound and vibration healing. She'll also come around with personalized offerings of chimes, essential oils, energy healing and smudging (energy clearing by burning palo santo). The evening will conclude with a silent shavasana. All levels welcome, no experience required

To learn more about the benefits of sound healing, click here: https://balancingowlyoga.com/sound-healing Limited to 14 participants. Fee: $49 (10% off automatically applied for members). *If you have financial concerns about attending, please contact the studio.

For more info: http://www.balancingowlyoga.com/specialevents

The Spring equinox is a moment in the year when day and night are exactly equal. The natural world is coming alive, the Sun is gaining in strength and the days are becoming warmer and longer. Come to circle to celebrate the change in season, awaken fully from your winter slumber and turn towards what you may wish to birth into the new season. There will be a mini sound bath, group flower mandala creation and plenty more. 

Guest Sacred Ceremony Facilitator, Erin Tanker, will lead the group through relevant meditations & rituals. Embrace the beauty of the season during this cozy candlelit gathering where you will leave feeling grounded and energized. If you have been looking for support, collective wisdom, and connection with other women, we welcome you with open arms. 

Fee: $49 (10% off automatically applied for members). *If you have financial concerns about attending, please contact the studio.

For more information or to register: https://balancingowlyoga.com/specialevents

Is it hot in here or is it just me? What happened to sleeping through the night? Why am I so achy/moody/sensitive!? Get ready to learn and chat about a topic that has been largely ignored but is getting LOTS of attention lately: menopause! The changes your body undergoes are real, from the natural chemical storm to mood swings, aches and maybe even an attitude switch. Everyone moves through “the change” in their own unique way so bolstering your knowledge is both grounding and empowering! 

In this workshop, we will review some of the changes that occur in the body and discuss where you are in the menopause cycle. We’ll learn why building strength is so important and get moving with a gentle strengthening yoga practice. Then we’ll try out specific restorative yoga poses and breath practices that may help to manage your symptoms, ending with a restful savasana. All levels welcome, no experience needed.

Fee: $49 (10% off automatically applied for members). *If you have financial concerns about attending, please contact the studio.

For more information or to register: https://balancingowlyoga.com/specialevents

Have you ever felt intimidated by yoga, had a bad experience, or wanted to restart your practice in a welcoming space? This workshop is designed for anyone looking to build a strong, confident foundation in yoga—no matter your experience level.

If you relate to any of these, this event is for you:

• Curious about yoga but unsure where to start.

• Tried yoga before but had a negative or intimidating experience.

• Want to return to yoga in a small, supportive environment.

• Attend classes but feel unfamiliar with yoga’s deeper philosophy.

• Looking for a yoga space that prioritizes diversity, inclusion, safety, and community.

Join Laurie Markowitz, studio owner, for an empowering, judgment-free introduction to yoga. You’ll gain the knowledge, confidence, and tools to practice yoga in a way that feels authentic, accessible, and enjoyable for you.

What You’ll Learn & Experience:

• The 8 Limbs of Yoga – An overview beyond just the physical poses (asana), a brief history, including what’s important to know about the practice and how it can help you go deeper into your practice for more overall benefits for the mind, body and spirit.

• Experience simple, calming techniques to center your mind and enhance focus both on the mat and in life.

• Learn pranayama breathing techniques to enhance at-home meditation or to deepen your asana practice whether on your own or in studio classes.

• Learn about studio etiquette and culture so you feel at ease in any studio setting.

Fee: $45 (includes 1-month of unlimited yoga classes). Limited to 14 participants.

To register or for more information: https://balancingowlyoga.com/specialevents

Do you wake up feeling tired, sluggish, or unbalanced? Struggling with digestive issues, stress, brain fog, poor sleep, or low energy? The way you start your morning sets the tone for your entire day—and Ayurveda has the tools to help.

In this immersive workshop, you’ll learn how to create a powerful morning routine using Ayurvedic self-care practices. These simple, time-tested rituals help restore balance, improve energy, and align your body and mind with nature’s rhythms.

Join Vandana Datri, founder & President of the Ayurveda Association of Ohio, for an interactive experience where you’ll explore personalized, practical rituals to enhance well-being—without overwhelming your schedule.

What You’ll Learn & Experience:

• Introduction to Ayurveda & Self-Care – Understand how daily habits shape your health

• Morning Rituals for Balance & Vitality – Learn practices to wake up feeling refreshed and energized

• Personalized Self-Care Plan – Create rituals that fit your unique needs and lifestyle

• Take-Home Guide & Materials – Leave with tools to maintain your practice long after the workshop

Who Is This For?

• Anyone who wants to wake up feeling more energized, clear, and balanced

• Those experiencing stress, digestive issues, fatigue, poor sleep, or low mood

• Anyone curious about Ayurveda and natural wellness practices

• Are you looking for simple, sustainable self-care rituals that fit into a busy life?

The way you start your day affects everything—your energy, mood, digestion, and focus. Ayurveda teaches that aligning with nature’s rhythms brings long-term vitality and well-being. By learning and implementing a few simple rituals, you can create lasting transformation from the inside out.

Join us and start your journey toward greater balance, energy, and well-being!

Fee: $49 (10% off automatically applied for members). *If you have financial concerns about attending, please contact the studio.

About your Presenter: Vaidya Vandana Baranwal, BAMS, MD (Ayurveda-BHU) is the founder of AyurveDatri LLC - Women Wellness Solutions and the Founder and President of the Ayurveda Association of Ohio. She teaches Ayurveda at the Integrative Health Center at Ohio State University and is a faculty member at the Hindu University of America. Honored with the Charaka Award for excellence in teaching, she also holds editorial roles with the Journal of Research and Education in Indian Medicine, India, and Ayurveda Journal of Health, University of Massachusetts, USA. She hails from Varanasi, India, a seat of ancient wisdom and spiritual wealth. Her deep-rooted knowledge of Vedic traditions, including Yoga and Astrology, profoundly shapes her holistic healing approach. She is dedicated to advancing women's health through a personalized approach and has co-authored two books: Stree Roga Vimarsha and Prasuti Tantra Sandirshini. Before moving to the USA, she was a professor at the SDM College of Ayurveda and Hospital, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore. With more than 30 years of experience, her passion and love for Ayurveda fuels her vision for the development and growth of Ayurveda in the Western world.

Fee: $49 (10% off automatically applied for members). *If you have financial concerns about attending, please contact the studio.

To register or for more info: https://balancingowlyoga.com/specialevents

Join Laurie for this 90-minute magical sound bath experience where we'll combine several healing techniques to help you release physical, mental and emotional tension in your body.

This experience will begin with helping you to get comfortable in your space, setting your intention for the session, followed by a sensory relaxation guided meditation. Many instruments will then be used for the sound bath including Himalayan and crystal bowls, chimes, gongs, drums, and more. During the session, Laurie will also move around the room placing bowls on and around participants to feel the full effects of the sound and vibration healing. She'll also come around with personalized offerings of chimes, essential oils, energy healing and smudging (energy clearing by burning palo santo). The evening will conclude with a silent shavasana. All levels welcome, no experience required

To learn more about the benefits of sound healing, click here: https://balancingowlyoga.com/sound-healing Limited to 14 participants. Fee: $49 (10% off automatically applied for members). *If you have financial concerns about attending, please contact the studio.

For more info: http://www.balancingowlyoga.com/specialevents

If you can relate to any or all of these, then I created this event for you....

1) You're curious and new to yoga, 2) You had a bad experience but are ready to try again 3) It's been a while & you're ready for a new practice in a small, family-owned studio 4) You attend classes but know nothing about the roots of the practice, 5) You're still reading this post and are ready for a new experience in a safe community that prioritizes diversity, inclusion, safety, and mindfulness without judgement or competition. ☺

Please join studio owner, Laurie Markowitz, on February 9 from 2-4pm for an event where we'll review the 8 Limbs of Yoga, exploring how this ancient philosophy supports a balanced and mindful life. We'll go deeper into 3 of the limbs: Pranayama, learning foundational breathing techniques; Asana, basic poses with a focus on techniques tailored for all levels, and meditation, experiencing simple, calming techniques to center your mind and enhance focus. This event will include a balance of experiences and discussion. All levels welcome.

Fee: $49 (includes 30-days of unlimited yoga

For more info. or to register: https://balancingowlyoga.com/specialevents

Somatic release is a therapeutic practice that aims to release physical and emotional tension stored in the body by focusing on the mind-body connection. Somatic release incorporates mindful movement, breath work, guided imagery, and sound to help release patterns of holding trauma and stress in the body.

Join Kris to breathe, move, and experience the benefits of somatic bodywork in this two hour session. Participants will learn how to tune in to the ways their body is holding trauma and stress, have space to practice the techniques, learn simple effective breath work and intuitive movement practices to incorporate into their daily life, and come away with a sense of empowerment and release from patterns preventing healing. No experience required, all bodies welcome.

Fee: $55 (10% off automatically applied for members). *If you have financial concerns about attending, please contact the studio.

For more information: http://www.balancingowlyoga.com/specialevents

Are you new to yoga or looking to revisit the roots of your practice? Join studio owner, Laurie Markowitz, who will help you build a strong foundation and gain confidence in your yoga journey.

We'll review the 8 Limbs of Yoga, exploring how this ancient philosophy supports a balanced and mindful life. We'll go deeper into 3 of the limbs: Pranayama, learning foundational breathing techniques; Asana, basic poses with a focus on techniques tailored for all levels, and meditation, experiencing simple, calming techniques to center your mind and enhance focus. We'll also discuss studio etiquette and culture so you feel at ease in any studio setting.

Limited to 14 participants.

Fee: $45 (includes 1-month of unlimited yoga classes)

For more information: https://balancingowlyoga.com/specialevents

Take a break for this extended healing experience as we get closer to a colder and busier season. Enjoy restorative yoga, guided meditation, and a magical sound bath by candlelight combining several healing techniques to help you release physical, mental and emotional tension in your body.

We'll begin by helping you to get comfortable in your space, setting your intention for the session, followed by a sensory relaxation guided meditation. We'll then move through restorative poses while Laurie moves around the room placing bowls on and around participants to feel the full effects of the sound and vibration healing. She'll also come around with personalized offerings of chimes, essential oils, energy healing and smudging (energy clearing by burning palo santo). The evening will conclude with a silent shavasana. All levels welcome, no experience required.

To learn more about the benefits of sound healing, click here:
https://balancingowlyoga.com/sound-healing 

Limited to 14 participants.

Fee: $55 (10% off automatically applied for members). *If you have financial concerns about attending, please contact the studio.

For more info. or to register: https://balancingowlyoga.com/specialevents

Release holiday stress and prepare for the cold of winter with gentle yoga and simple Ayurvedic self-care practices.

In this 2-hour workshop, you will practice self-care through nurturing gentle yoga, exploration of your dosha (mind-body type), and abhyanga (or self-massage). You'll identify your dosha type, learn how to implement some stress-relieving Ayurvedic self-care practices, and create body oil blends suitable for your dosha and for the season. You'll also learn simple foot, hand, and facial massage techniques using your personal oil blend.

Ayurveda is described as "the sister science to yoga" - it is the traditional Hindu system of medicine, which is based on the idea of balance in bodily systems. In Ayurveda, each of us has a unique mind-body type, known as a dosha - your individual blueprint that describes your unique personality, tendencies, and physical nature. Understanding your dosha reveals how to keep yourself in balance to stay happy, healthy and disease free.

This workshop is limited to 14 participants.

Fee: $59 (all supplies included, 10% off automatically applied for members). *If you have financial concerns about attending, please contact the studio.

For more info. or to register: https://balancingowlyoga.com/specialevents

Take a break for this extended healing experience as we get closer to a colder and busier season. Enjoy restorative yoga, guided meditation, and a magical sound bath by candlelight combining several healing techniques to help you release physical, mental and emotional tension in your body.

We'll begin by helping you to get comfortable in your space, setting your intention for the session, followed by a sensory relaxation guided meditation. We'll then move through restorative poses while Laurie moves around the room placing bowls on and around participants to feel the full effects of the sound and vibration healing. She'll also come around with personalized offerings of chimes, essential oils, energy healing and smudging (energy clearing by burning palo santo). The evening will conclude with a silent shavasana. All levels welcome, no experience required.

To learn more about the benefits of sound healing, click here:
https://balancingowlyoga.com/sound-healing 

Limited to 14 participants.

Fee: $55 (10% off automatically applied for members). *If you have financial concerns about attending, please contact the studio.

For more info. or to register: https://balancingowlyoga.com/specialevents

This circle was formed from the “Leaning Into Aging” workshop held earlier this year from interest in continued exploration of the topics around how we can lift each other up as we all celebrate and honor ourselves at any age. This group continues to expand and has become an amazing community of support and discussion. Each time we meet, we welcome newcomers and new perspectives.

For our November gathering, we will come together to express our perceptions of what “leaning into aging” might look like through creating individual “vision boards”, a shared group activity done while conversing in our usual free flowing manner.  (supplies are provided but individuals are encouraged to bring old magazines and other publications for harvesting pictures for our boards.)

Our session will be wrapped in a meditation led by Laurie at the beginning to encourage relaxation and release and at closing to further enhance the receiving of wisdom enjoyed in community.

“Sitting around sharing stories is not just passing time…it’s the way wisdom gets passed along; it’s the way life teaches us to live.” -from Kitchen Table Wisdom by Rachel Naomi Rema

Registration is Free, newcomers welcome! In lieu of charging for this event, cash donations will be collected to benefit Columbus Humane. Click here to donate online or learn about how to support the organization.

Join Laurie for this 90-minute magical sound bath experience where we'll combine several healing techniques to help you release physical, mental and emotional tension in your body.

This experience will begin with helping you to get comfortable in your space, setting your intention for the session, followed by a sensory relaxation guided meditation. Many instruments will then be used for the sound bath including Himalayan and crystal bowls, chimes, gongs, drums, and more. During the session, Laurie will also move around the room placing bowls on and around participants to feel the full effects of the sound and vibration healing. She'll also come around with personalized offerings of chimes, essential oils, energy healing and smudging (energy clearing by burning palo santo). The evening will conclude with a silent shavasana. All levels welcome, no experience required.

To learn more about the benefits of sound healing, click here: https://balancingowlyoga.com/sound-healing

Limited to 12 participants.

For more info. or to register: https://balancingowlyoga.com/specialevents