Innerstellar Pilates & Yoga Studio

Seeking a warm, dynamic, professional in-person Pilates Instructor to add to our Dream Team here in Berkeley. This person specializes/nerds out on healing movement for chronic pain and injuries, and values integrity, consent and community. Private session shifts available Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays starting May 1, with more days and shifts to be added as soon as we fill up your schedule. We've got clients coming out of our ears over here!... Send us your rock stars, FB land! https://sfbay.craigslist.org//berkeley-see/7303390431.html

Seeking a Rockstar Pilates Teacher to Join our Team! Send this to your fave Pilates teacher! The reopening wheels are turning and we are hiring! ... (Did you hear? Phase 1 of Innerstellar’s reopening is officially starting on May first!) We are seeking a friendly, relational, and highly skilled Pilates teacher to join our teaching team. Right now, we are looking for someone to teach Pilates mat classes via Zoom from your home, and there will be LOTS of opportunities to move into in-person teaching as we roll out our phased reopening plan, if you so desire. Pilates Teachers: send us a message or email [email protected] for more info! Everyone else: send this to your favorite teachers who you’d love to see teach at Innerstellar! With Love, Kiki and the Innerstellar Team P.S. Ready to get back in the studio? There are THREE WAYS to join us in the studio: Back in Action Pilates Assessment: designed to help restart your in-person Pilates practice, this 75-minute 1-on-1 session includes an in-depth postural & muscular balance assessment with one of our expert Pilates teachers & personalized recommendations to help you meet your goals. Click below to get started! https://innerstellar.brandbot-checkout.com/back-in-action-p Reformer Classes: Reformer classes are ON THE SCHEDULE & ready for booking NOW! To stay socially distant, we’re only opening 3 spots in each class - sign up now to reserve yours! https://www.innerstellaryoga.com/machine To reinstate your Pilates Machine Membership, email [email protected] One-on-one Sessions: private sessions with 1 of our movement experts, tailored to your needs, injuries, & goals. Now available in-person AND online. https://www.innerstellaryoga.com/1-on-1-sessions We're excited to see you! See more

PRIORITIZING SELF-CARE IS A CRITICAL 1ST STEP TO BUILDING A BETTER WORLD Sometimes it feels like carving out time to tend to our physical, emotional, & spiritual health is a selfish luxury. If we have ANY available energy, shouldn't we use it to fight the pandemic, climate crisis, or white supremacist violence?... The truth is, it's not an either/or decision. We want to manifest a world where EVERYONE has the time & resources to tend to their health & spirit. Global change starts with how we act in our most intimate relationships, especially our relationship with ourselves. That's not where global change ENDS, that would be spiritual bypassing which we're not about. But prioritizing self-care is one small way to say YES to the world you want to live in. You'll serve your community on a much higher level when you are well-resourced & tending to your own needs. We find it's easier to prioritize self-care when you make a commitment. That's one of the reasons we're retiring our 10-packs & embracing a full-on Membership Model at Innerstellar! We have membership options for literally EVERY budget & level of commitment. www.innerstellaryoga.com/rates We're thrilled to announce that our new Private Session Memberships are ALL ACCESS! For the price of 4 or 8 privates per month (or more), you'll get: access to our ENTIRE teaching team for your Private sessions at a time that works best for you 10% off workshops (& retail when we're back in the studio) UNLIMITED Pilates Mat & yoga classes (A HUGE PERK WHICH WE'RE EXTREMELY EXCITED TO BE ABLE TO OFFER). Innerstellar Membership holds you accountable to your own self-care & pain management goals like nothing else. We're offering a FINAL SALE of our 10-packs for Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes, Apprentice Privates & Staff Privates! They're going away after January 10th. Stock up now! www.innerstellar.brandbot-checkout.com/10-pack-mat.html www.innerstellar.brandbot-checkout.com/10-pack-apprentice.h www.innerstellar.brandbot-checkout.com/10-pack-one-on-ones. We feel so grateful & excited to be able to continue to serve you & hope to be here for you for many, many years to come

HAVE YOU HEARD?!?! We're retiring our 10-packs & embracing a full-on Membership Model here at Innerstellar! We have membership options for literally EVERY budget & level of commitment whether you want to take Pilates or yoga 1x a week, 2x a week or EVERY day of 2021.... We're also thrilled to announce our new Private Session Memberships are now ALL ACCESS, which means that for the price of 4 or 8 privates per month (or more), you'll get: access to our ENTIRE teaching team for your Private sessions at whichever time works best for your schedule 10% off our specialty workshops (& retail when we get back into the studio) complimentary unlimited Pilates Mat & yoga classes (A HUGE PERK WHICH WE'RE EXTREMELY EXCITED TO BE ABLE TO OFFER). We've seen with our own eyes during this pandemic how Innerstellar Membership benefits our students -- it holds you accountable to your own self-care & pain management goals like nothing else. As a local & woman-owned business with small profit margins, it also allows us to have revenue we can count on each month so we can continue to offer YOU a stellar selection of offerings & teachers to start or round out your self-care routines (which 2020 taught us was ABSOLUTELY VITAL to our physical, emotional & spiritual health). So we're offering a FINAL 10-DAY SALE of our 10-packs for Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes, Apprentice Privates & Staff Privates, after which we'll be retiring, & we're on Day 3 already! If you're ready to set up a new membership or convert your old membership to this NEW improved one that includes unlimited classes as a perk as well as access to our entire teaching team for your Private sessions, go to www.innerstellaryoga.com right now! We feel so grateful & excited to be able to continue to serve you, & hope to be here for you for many, many years to come. With limitless love & devotion, Your Innerstellar Pilates & Yoga Team PS - All of our 10-packs for Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes, Apprentice Privates & Staff Privates (as well as Senior Privates & Machine Classes) are going away after January 10th, when we become a Members-Only Studio space. Stock up now for 2021! See more

THE INNERSTELLAR NEW YEARS EVE YOGA DANCE PARTY There’s still time to get your PARTY PLANS in full effect, despite the bummer of COVID holiday isolation. Join Innerstellar for a warm reminder of why COMMUNITY IS STILL AWESOME, and 2020 HASN’T BEAT YOU.... Join us DECEMBER 31ST at 4:30 pm PST for our NEW YEAR’S EVE YOGA DANCE PARTY with our Beloved Teacher Michelle Cordero. Michelle will bring ALL the sizzle with: Feel-good yoga sequencing that frees up tension and pain (and multiple invitations to boogie on or off your mat), all set to the tune of Michelle’s bangin’ NYE playlist The Soul Nourishment that comes from using your breath, body, and your connection to community even when the world feels unstable and chaotic Deep breaths, laughter, and all the feels so you can finish this UNPRECEDENTED year standing in your truth and your hopes for our people and planet Also, we’re welcoming ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS AND INJURY CONSIDERATIONS, because that’s how Michelle rolls. She’ll make sure you don’t miss out on ANY of her juicy moves. Here’s the link to get your YOGA PARTY ON WITH US: https://www.innerstellaryoga.com/nye-yoga-dance (Just saying, you’re allowed to bring beverages, party favors, and throw your sexy hands up in RELEASE, JOY, AND HOPE for the promise of a brand new year.) PS: You can only get in on this LIT yoga party action if you sign up, so do it so we can CELEBRATE KICKING 2020 TO THE CURB: https://www.innerstellaryoga.com/nye-yoga-dance See more

YES, THERE'S A MAGIC SPELL FOR MAKING MORE 'YOU-TIME' If you're like us, your to-do list is LITERALLY endless. To MAKE MORE TIME to do things you really want to do, you gotta get out of linear thinking.... You have to do MAGIC. Here's how: Set a date & time. If there's appointments to schedule or tickets to buy, don't wait - do it now. Mix your breath with intention & COMMIT to your plans. When the time rolls around, DO IT. EVEN IF the dishes aren't done. Or the email's not sent. Or the project's not finished. To-do lists aren't made to be finished. When you follow through on a commitment to yourself, you increase your power. We've found that our memberships are fabulous accountability partners for our students who want to make time work for them. That's why we're retiring our 10-packs & embracing a full-on Membership Model at Innerstellar! We have membership options for EVERY budget & level of commitment. We're thrilled to announce our new Private Session Memberships are ALL ACCESS! For the price of 4 or 8 privates/month (or more), you'll get: access to our ENTIRE teaching team for your Private sessions at a time that works best for you 10% off workshops (& retail when we're back in the studio) UNLIMITED Pilates Mat & yoga classes (A HUGE PERK WE'RE EXTREMELY EXCITED TO BE ABLE TO OFFER). www.innerstellaryoga.com/rates Innerstellar Membership holds you accountable to your self-care & pain management goals like nothing else. As a local woman-owned business with small profit margins, it also allows us to have revenue we can count on so we can continue to offer you a stellar selection of offerings & teachers to start or round out your self-care routines (which 2020 taught us is VITAL to our physical, emotional & spiritual health). This FINAL SALE of our 10-packs for Yoga & Pilates Mat Classes, Apprentice Privates & Staff Privates is going away after January 10th. Stock up now! www.innerstellar.brandbot-checkout.com/10-pack-mat.html www.innerstellar.brandbot-checkout.com/10-pack-apprentice.h www.innerstellar.brandbot-checkout.com/10-pack-one-on-ones. See more

HOW TO SPARKLE YOURSELF UP FOR THE NEW YEAR (& *finally* leave 2020 in the friggin' dust!) Whoo, MAN, we are BEYOND READY to put 2020 in the rear-view mirror. A year of sanity-threatening isolation, crippling uncertainty, & one fresh hell after another is one year too many, thank-you-very-much. Join our Beloved Teacher Michelle Cordero (one of our FOUNDING teachers--- she’s been with us since Innerstellar was a kid!) for our NEW YEAR’S EVE YOGA DANCE PARTY!... Michelle will help ALL’S Y’ALLS celebrate the (highly anticipated & hopeful) END of an era of Pandemic Problems, & usher in HOPE, OPTIMISM, FRESHNESS, AND RENEWED MOJO on December 31st at 4:30 pm PST. In this energized practice with a slammin’ playlist, Michelle will gift you the experience of: Feel-good yoga sequencing that frees up tension & pain (and multiple invitations to boogie on or off your mat), all set to the tune of Michelle’s bangin’ NYE playlist The Soul Nourishment that comes from using your breath, body, & your connection to community even when the world feels unstable and chaotic Deep breaths, laughter, and all the feels so you can finish this UNPRECEDENTED year standing in your truth & your hopes for our people and planet What a fantastic way to blow out every last 2020 blah (if we do say so ourselves!) All you have to do to register is go to https://www.innerstellaryoga.com/nye-yoga-dance & plunk down just $39 for the Innerstellar YOGA PARTY OF THE YEAR. Then, set your laptop up somewhere with a little room to groove & your yoga mat. Michelle’s got you covered with her REMARKABLE TEACHING SKILLS, tailored to every experience level or injury. There’s no way we’d let you miss out on any of this feel-good GLITTER. PS: Remember to register for our NEW YEAR’S EVE YOGA DANCE PARTY with Michelle Cordero HERE: https://www.innerstellaryoga.com/nye-yoga-dance Together, we’ve shown 2020 where it can go next (that would be straight to hell, right?) Interstellar is your ride-or-die community, so that you can ROCK 2021 like royalty. (Sheesh, it’s about time!) Joining you in shimmies, sparkle, & JOY, The Innerstellar Staff See more

Join us on Thursday 12/31 for New Year's Eve Yoga Dance Party led by Innerstellar's beloved Yoga Teacher Michelle Cordero. Go to https://innerstellaryoga.com/nye-yoga-dance to learn more.

IS IT EVEN POSSIBLE TO HAVE YOUR MOVEMENT PRACTICE DO EVERYTHING (INCLUDING SOUL-CARE?) With all the frazzle, emotional upheaval, financial stress, isolation blues, doom-surrounded boredom, & now the holiday season, we need our weekly movement time to HANDLE ALL THE THINGS. Hint: It’s not too much to ask your movement practice to:... Tame your chronic pain Kick your stress to the curb Make you feel AH-MAZING all over Clear your mind & create a new focus (even in the distance learning, too-much-screen-time juggle fest at home) Refresh your daily outlook Create brain & heart space for creativity, & finally, FEED YOUR FRIGGIN’ SOUL like nothing else does. Why? Because we only have 24 hours in each day (& SLEEP is your best friend right now, just saying), to be HUMAN. Each hour that you don’t spend on household meals, chores, work, home school, activism, & support of your loved ones MUST be ultra-nourishing so that you can function. And guess what... you truly can. That’s why Innerstellar is proud to offer up ten (10!) PAY WHAT YOU CAN MEMBERSHIPS. Because we’re COMMITTED like never before to your well-being, ease, comfort, & SOUL-DEEP JOY every week until we’re through this pandemic & well beyond it. Locking in your Movement Medicine is easy, indeed (like you need any more major hurdles to leap, amiright?). Here’s what to do: 1. Apply at https://www.innerstellaryoga.com/pay-what-you-can-membership. We’ll be in touch with a few simple questions & set-up information. 2. That’s it; THERE ARE NO OTHER STEPS to securing the compassionate, WHOLE BODY & SOUL-FEEDING community you know & love. (& we LOVE you back & want to make sure you have ACCESS to the movement medicine that gets you through tough spots.) SERIOUSLY, there’s no better gift to give yourself (& the people who live with you) this season than a calm mind, a nourished heart, & a pain-free body. Reach out today because you absolutely, without a doubt, no-holds-barred DESERVE to FEEL GOOD, now & every week. https://www.innerstellaryoga.com/pay-what-you-can-membership See more

HOW TO KEEP YOUR NON-NEGOTIABLE SELF CARE EVEN WHEN YOUR BUDGET GETS REAL REAL. It’s getting real in here, y’all. So many people in our community can feel the financial crunch & squish of job loss, reduced hours, critical small business CLOSURE... & it SUCKS. When you’re retooling your budget during hard times, what’s the first item usually on the chopping block? YOUR SELF-CARE DOLLARS. When you’re struggling in ANY life area, your SOUL-NURTURING, STRESS-RELIEVING..., STAMINA-BUILDING practice is what you need the MOST, right? It’s heartbreaking to have to say goodbye to a community, practice, building, or set of teachings that FILL YOU UP in your body, brain, & heart. It's a double depressing whammy when you ALREADY feel like you might lose it, collapse, & break down from a bonkers year of continual wild cards that feel WAY TOO HARD. So, what are your choices? Plunge into further financial uncertainty to KEEP your practice going, or bow out entirely & watch your mood & movement medicine nose-dive while your misery skyrockets? NOPE. We’re not going to let that happen. We’re so grateful at Innerstellar to be able to offer our signature PAY WHAT YOU CAN MEMBERSHIP. We have TEN memberships available right now that offer a flexible contribution, & ALLOW YOU TO HOLD ONTO WHAT YOU NEED MOST RIGHT NOW. Here’s how to get one: 1. APPLY AT https://www.innerstellaryoga.com/pay-what-you-can-membership. We’ll be in touch with a few simple questions & set-up information. 2. That’s it! THERE ARE NO OTHER STEPS to securing the compassionate community you know & love. (& we LOVE you back & want to make sure you have ACCESS to the movement medicine that gets you through tough spots.) It’s CRUCIAL to us to help you stay committed to feeling body ease, brain calm, & spiritual PEACE as we ride out the next pivotal months of the pandemic. You can be & do so much more for yourself & the people who love you when YOUR SOUL-MUG STAYS FULL. LOCK-IN your self-care & nourishment recipe with a PAY WHAT YOU CAN MEMBERSHIP today. We’ve got you, & YOU’VE GOT THIS. https://www.innerstellaryoga.com/pay-what-you-can-membership See more

IS IT TIME TO DOUBLE-DOWN ON YOUR SELF-CARE DISCIPLINES? Election Day is almost here. Is anyone else lowgrade FREAKING OUT (or is that just us?)... We've been finding that the things we used to do to take care of our physical and mental health pre-March 2020 (pre-November 2016??) just aren't cutting it anymore. Our bodies and our nervous systems and our very SOULS are crying out for more. More sunlight. More trees. More strolls by the Bay. More Breath. More Cuddles. More Laughter. More Netflix. But on the precipice of this election, for many of us it's time to double-down on our Self-Care Disciplines. That's why we decided that THIS was the exact right time to offer our Tame the Pain 21-Day Pilates, Yoga and Self-Care Immersion which starts tomorrow. We're going to work very closely with you in these next 3 weeks to help you discover and clarify what works and what doesn't for your unique pain patterns. You're going to learn: - The 8 simple (and pain-reducing) Forrest Yoga Basics moves you'll want to weave into EVERY yoga pose to move out stagnant energy and create space in your joints - The entire repertoire of "Pilates Fundamentals" that our Pilates teaching team uses for self-healing when we're suffering from an injury or having a pain day - How to differentiate between movement that is healing versus harming, and use your breath and attention to create a notable increase in your body's comfort (even if you only have 20 minutes to do a short practice) - The 3 Most Damaging Mindsets that will guarantee your failure as set out to become an expert on your own self-healing journey (and what to do instead) - The #1 Key to making a priority of your self-care during your day so you can make a consistent commitment to your Pilates and/or yoga practice (and get consistent RESULTS!) Click the link below to JOIN US for a 21-day UPGRADE of your health, wellness, habits, mindset and sense of CONNECTION (no matter what happens on Election Day), and we'll send you an email right away so you can get started. https://www.innerstellaryoga.com/tame-the-pain TAME THE PAIN BEGINS MONDAY NOV. 2ND! See more

HOW TO LISTEN TO YOUR CHRONIC PAIN (instead of avoiding it or making it an enemy) During the 3 weeks, I learned that listening to my pain can help me modify it, that there can be messages within the pain that can help to get around or avoid the pain next time. My goal is to get out & run more, but I have to listen to my body to be sure that it is okay.- Joan, Tame the Pain Graduate Most of us with chronic pain can feel stuck on the wheel of sucking it up, pushing thro...ugh discomfort, or ignoring pain until it gets so bad it’s IMPOSSIBLE to ignore. There's a better way to feel comfort & ease in your body again (or for the first time.) The key is to learn how to LISTEN to your body rather than to ignore, avoid, or make it an enemy. That's why we created the 21 DAY TAME THE PAIN YOGA, PILATES & SELF-CARE IMMERSION which starts this Monday 11/2. Here’s what you’ll learn in this life-changing, wildly effective, pain-management deep dive: -8 simple (& pain-reducing) Forrest Yoga moves you’ll want to weave into EVERY yoga pose to move out stagnant energy & create space. -The repertoire of Pilates Fundamentals that our Pilates teaching team uses for self-healing when we’re suffering from an injury or having a pain day -How to differentiate between movement that is healing vs harming, & use your breath & attention to increase your body’s comfort -3 Most Damaging Mindsets that guarantee your failure as you set out on your own self-healing journey (& what to do instead) -#1 Key to making a priority of your self-care during your day so you can make a consistent commitment to your Pilates &/or yoga practice (& get consistent RESULTS!). This course begins MONDAY, 11/2! You could be experiencing fewer pain days before the Holidays. Lock in your spot for a completely different pain relationship (pain is a messenger, NOT a villain) that allows you more body EASE & COMFORT & LESS TENSION & SORENESS. https://www.innerstellaryoga.com/tame-the-pain SELF-CARE IS POSSIBLE FOR YOU. PS - You don’t have to solve your chronic pain mysteries alone. Grab your spoT inside the TAME THE PAIN IMMERSION today & unlock the door to your MOVEMENT FREEDOM! See more

How are you preparing your mental and physical self-care plan for *Election Month*?

Nina has been coming to Innerstellar's online studio religiously since the week after S%$^ hit the fan & we all went into Shelter-in-Place. They take Forrest & Stellarflow classes with Audrey, Allette, Kiki, Alison, Natalia & Michelle on average 3-4 times a week. That's the kind of commitment & consistency that makes ALL THE DIFFERENCE when it comes to aches & pains.... That's why we created this 21-Day Pilates, Yoga & Self Care Immersion, TAME THE PAIN. Join & get: -Exclusive lifetime access to 3 modules packed with game-changing hacks, movement, & mindset strategies -Your Pain Pattern Tracker, uncover what triggers are creating pain, & what yoga, Pilates & self-care tools work best -1 LIVE Zoom call each week (Karen & Audrey personally mentor the group & provide feedback on movement patterns) -3 Weeks Unlimited Access to our Pilates Mat & Yoga Class offerings -Access to a private Facebook group PLUS customized tips & self-care tools -Support from a community who understand how difficult it is to live with chronic pain, & are committed to taking action. Space is limited. It's EXACTLY FOR YOU if you are: -Willing to dig deep into limiting beliefs about what’s possible & learn to manage your inner dialogue so it becomes an aid in your healing journey. -DONE w/self-sacrifice, & ready to make time for your physical well-being & mental sanity. -Open to experimenting with new ways of breathing or moving. -Ready to develop a new relationship with your body. It’s time to fast-track your quality of life from pain & resignation to hope & self-respect. We’ll see you in this life-changing container. TAME THE PAIN BEGINS 11/2/20! Click below to join. http://www.innerstellaryoga.com/tame-the-pain

WHY TRYING TO DIY YOUR STRESS DIAL-DOWN DOESN'T WORK I swear I'll make time for myself today, but my shoulders hurt, my jaw WON'T unclench, & I can't turn off the voices in my head. Sleep is impossible. Why can’t I stop with the anxiety & fear? Yeah, it’s bad out there, but I SHOULD be able to chill out for a few minutes each day, right?... My youngest is late for Zoom class, I have 19 deadlines for work! I JUST WANT A FEW MINUTES OF PEACE & QUIET, & I can never seem to make it happen; what is WRONG with me? If this is the dialog going on in your brain, we SOOOO feel you. We’re letting you in on the #1 secret to dialing down your stress & anxiety: DON’T DO IT ALONE. When we’re stuck in work-home-family frazzle, ongoing pandemic anxiety, & the rut of low-grade perma-fear, our brains get acclimated to an internal climate of FIGHT OR FLIGHT. Join Innerstellar & our beloved teacher emiko oye for YOGA FOR STRESS RELIEF & SOUL REPLENISHMENT this Sunday, 10/25, 4:30 pm PST. Here’s what you’ll learn in this mindset shifting, soul & body refreshing, FREE workshop: 1. How to go within & nourish your soul using your breath, body, & your connection to the Earth even when the world feels unstable & chaotic 2. The 3 most important yoga poses to do each day to manage stress so you can show up to your life & relationships with your Best Self in the driver’s seat 3. Mindful yoga breathing techniques to calm your go-to stress response & bring more ease into your body even when you’re frustrated, angry, or overwhelmed. We hope you’ll join us so you can change your inner dialog to: "I feel so much BETTER! The world may keep swirling around me, but self-care is my priority so I can SHOW UP for myself, my family, my work, & my community. "I can bring positive change to the world, & I don’t have to crawl out of my stress cave alone. I’m thinking clearly, focusing on what’s important, & cutting myself a TON of slack during a totally bonkers time (plus, I LOVE how my body feels.) Sign up for YOGA FOR STRESS RELIEF & SOUL NOURISHMENT today. https://innerstellaryoga.com/yoga-for-stress-relief See more

TAMING YOUR 2020 FIGHT-FLIGHT-FREEZE TRIGGERS: THE HOW Deep breath. If you’re anything like us, you may have spent days, weeks, & months in FIGHT, FLIGHT, FREEZE (or SUBMIT) MODE visited upon us by the pandemic, forest fires, election cycle, & continued unacceptable racial injustice. (...& job uncertainty, health concerns, distance learning... the list goes on...)... Your sympathetic nervous system (the one activated when you find yourself running from a cougar in the forest) has been stuck in the JACKED ON HIGH SPEED mode for 7 months & counting. When you’re in HIGH-ALERT for such a long time, dialing it down can feel, well, OFF. Like you’re waiting for the other shoe to drop, wondering if it’s safe to feel GRATITUDE, CALM, & EASE in your body & mind again. Coming down from the rush (& tension & stress) of hyper-vigilance requires time, patience, guidance, &, most of all, PRACTICE. Ease, comfort, & joy in your body & brain are daily practices; they’re not magic. (Although the inner buoyancy, clear mind, & regal movement you experience can FEEL MAGICAL.) That’s why we’re inviting you to join our restful, intensity-taming teacher emiko oye for YOGA FOR STRESS RELIEF & SOUL REPLENISHMENT on Sunday, 10/25, 4:30 pm PST. Here’s what you’ll learn: 1. How to go within & nourish your soul using your breath, body, & connection to the Earth even if the world feels unstable 2. The 3 most important yoga poses to do each day to manage stress so you can show up with your Best Self in the driver’s seat (even if you only have 10 minutes) 3. Mindful yoga breathing techniques to calm your go-to stress response & bring more ease into your body even when frustrated, angry or overwhelmed. The best news? It's a FREE, 100% online class you can do wherever you & your mobile device land. All you need is a quiet corner, a mat or towel & whatever comfort props you find helpful to add to your relaxation. Register below to lock in your spot for dialing down your nervous system & resting in a peaceful & restorative oasis that begins INSIDE YOU. http://www.innerstellaryoga.com/yoga-for-sress-relief We'll see you on the mat See more

The #1 Mindset/Energy Shift to Make Everyday (so you can get through this without burning out)

{FREE CLASS} Yoga for Stress Relief & Soul Replenishment next Sunday 10/25 It's election season 7 months into a global pandemic and we are FEELING IT. That's why we're absolutely thrilled to announce a *free* online class next Sunday the 25th with Restorative and Forrest Yoga Teacher and all-around inspiring human emiko oye, leading us on one of her FAVORITE topics: ... Yoga for Stress Relief & Soul Replenishment: Restorative Yoga Poses and Relaxation Techniques to Dial Down Your Nervous System & Feed Your Soul In this free 90-minute class, you will learn: - How to go within and nourish your soul using your breath, body and your connection to the Earth even when the world feels unstable and chaotic - The 3 most important yoga poses to do each day to manage your stress so you can show up to your life and relationships with your Best Self in the driver's seat (even if you only have 10 minutes) - Mindful yoga breathing techniques you can use to calm your go-to stress response and bring more ease into your body even when you're frustrated, angry or overwhelmed Grab your spot (for FREE!) today and forward to a friend or family member who might enjoy the work we do. We’re so excited to see you and your loved ones next Sunday from 4:30-6pm PST. http://www.innerstellaryoga.com/yoga-for-stress-relief PS - Join us for this FREE online workshop for stressed-out yoga newbies near and far next Sunday 10/25: Yoga for Stress Relief & Soul Replenishment taught by our beloved Restorative and Forrest Yoga Teacher, emiko oye. See more

DO YOU HAVE THE STRESS FREE GENE IN YOUR DNA? Sigh. We’re SO OVER 2020. When each morning brings a fresh-hell forecast of fire and brimstone, how the flip are we supposed to get out of bed each day and function with each new wave of stress and anxiety?... Even we (very human) yoga and Pilates instructors have had to double down on our SELF-CARE lately. We practice DEEP, REFLECTIVE BREATHING every day. And we COME TO THE MAT EACH WEEK, and remind ourselves that STRESS RELIEF BEGINS WITHIN, especially when we have zero control over outside circumstances. Newsflash: STRESS-RELIEF IS NOT A MAGIC DNA TRAIT YOU'RE EITHER BORN WITH OR NOT. IT’S A PRACTICE. (We might even call it a discipline). To feel more EASE, COMFORT, AND RELAXATION in your body and brain (in spite of it all), you must TAKE SMALL ACTIONS each day, week, and month. This is why we are so passionate about HELPING YOU BUILD YOUR STRESS-RELIEF PRACTICE with daily and weekly MOVEMENT MEDICINE in the SAFETY, SERENITY, AND WELCOME of our ONLINE STUDIO. TAMING YOUR STRESS RESPONSE(S) has ripple effects. When you secure a place of calm and respite inside you, you can also REDUCE CHRONIC PAIN AND SHOW UP FULLY for yourself, your families, your jobs, and your communities. TAKE HOLD OF 2020 and grab STRESS-RELIEF PRACTICE accountability with INNERSTELLAR. (Psst: we have several pain-reducing, stress-relieving workshops ahead this year, and getting in the loop means you won’t miss out on any of the body and brain-calming goodness we have in the hopper.) COMMENT BELOW or shoot us an email at [email protected] about what you think you could commit to on a weekly basis, and Tess, our rockstar Studio Manager, will help get you started on the path to ROCK-SOLID INNER CALM and CHRONIC PAIN RELIEF. In times like NOW, remember, YOU are the foundation you need, and we can help you make sure the bricks of CALM, CONFIDENCE, EASE, AND COMFORT support you no matter what. See more

Join us for a *FREE* online class Sunday 10/25 at 4:30 PST and discover the restorative yoga poses and relaxation techniques to dial down your nervous system and feed your soul. https://innerstellaryoga.com/yoga-for-stress-relief

3 STEPS TO CHANGE YOUR RELATIONSHIP TO STRESS We’re certain you don’t need us to tell you why you’re anxious & up-to-here with frayed nerves & body tension. It also helps to say out loud what’s going on (a 1st step to diffusing fight-or-flight intensity, trust us!).... Helloooo, climate change, election cycle, social injustice, pandemic pandemonium, economic uncertainty, & work-life-family juggle fests! Whew. Do you feel a TINY BIT OF RELIEF just naming the truths of what you're holding? Here’s how to EXPAND YOUR EASE now that you’ve named the stress in your reality this week: 1. TAKE 5 DEEP BREATHS that make you sit up tall, expand your chest, & soften your shoulders a bit. When you breathe out, close your eyes, & SLIDE YOUR SHOULDERS down. LET GO of the clench in your guts & pelvic floor (where we hold a lot of fear & struggle). 2. TUNE IN to the messages your brain, body & heart are sending you. (DO YOU NEED REST, A HUG, A GOOD CRY, OR A BIG STRETCH TODAY?) 3. Build a STRESS-RELIEF PRACTICE you can turn to each day, & for 2020 & beyond. This can include walking, meditation, yoga, Pilates, surfing, prayer, journaling, playing guitar, reading, or just about anything you can commit to each day that sparkles you up. At Innerstellar, we can help you with all three steps. We’ve traveled (& continue to navigate) the tension & edge-walking of our current times. We have PROVEN PRACTICES in our yoga & Pilates virtual studio that help you TAME ANXIETY, TENSION, & CHRONIC PAIN reliably & joyfully. YOU DON’T HAVE TO DO THE STRESS & OVERWHELM OF LIFE ALONE (nor should you -- we ALL feel better when we have help & support!). Comment on this post & our team will reach out to help you learn how to get involved in your own SELF-CARE at Innerstellar, so that you can show up with strength & stamina in your body, at work, at home, & in your community. We’ve gotta change our world. NO ONE CAN DO IT ALONE. When you begin with COMFORT & EASE in your body & brain, you’re nearly UNSTOPPABLE. Get started with us today by commenting what you're holding & how you think we might be able to help you. PS - We really want to hear from you! COMMENT BELOW See more

2020 Fatigue: It’s a thing! Holy sh*t, Friends. What more can 2020 do to our bodies. minds, & hearts, huh? If you're anything like us, you're probably feeling the literal WEIGHT OF THE WORLD on your shoulders (& crunchy lower back, tweaked-out hips, & cranky knees) right now, yes?... We’d be lying if we said we weren’t in the same boat of burn-out, perennial doom-scrolling, & anxiety that has become 2020. Yoga teachers & Pilates instructors are real people too. The only solution we've been able to find to get through is to LEAN HARD into our spiritual practices of breath, healing exercise, & doing something each day to brighten our hearts. If you need some accountability to do the same, we've got a sweet little 3 month unlimited Pilates mat & yoga pass we're offering this week. Because, if we’re all going to continue standing up for our communities, speaking out against injustice, & keeping our homes, partnerships, & families running, WE NEED RELIABLE & SOOTHING HELP FOR OUR BODIES, BRAINS & HEARTS (& how!) Join us at Innerstellar for 90 DAYS OF UNLIMITED YOGA & PILATES MOVEMENT MEDICINE for only $397.00. (If you’re already a member, you’ve made your mat time a non-negotiable. This offer is for your friends who haven’t yet discovered that INNERSTELLAR is their partner & guide in the deep RELIEF OF SELF-CARE & FREEDOM FROM CHRONIC PAIN.) Plus, this special offer includes a 3-month pass to our Wellness Video Vault, which you can access ANYTIME for STRESS & ANXIETY TRIAGE when you need it most. (Like after your 10th screen hour, or the daily air quality report. Sigh.) We only have 9 of these packages left, so RAISE YOUR HAND for SOOTHING BODY & BRAIN RELIEF THROUGH MOVEMENT by clicking HERE now. https://innerstellar.brandbot-checkout.com/TTP-3-month.html We’re with you through this time of SURVIVAL, & we’ll help you THRIVE in bodies & minds that FEEL LESS PAIN, MORE STRENGTH, & GREATER CALM (which, let’s face it, we all need GALLONS of right now, in addition to water.) PS - We’ve got this, especially when we make SELF-CARE OUR #1 PRIORITY. Hit this link to hook yourself up with MOVEMENT THAT HEALS TODAY. See more

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{A REQUEST FROM KIKI} Will you sign this anti-racism petition to Forrest Yoga? For the last 5 years, I've committed myself to a personal journey to unpack my unconscious racial bias & understand my white supremacist thinking (ever since an Innerstellar student called me out on it, an experience for which I am extremely grateful). ... I've been reading books & educating myself. I've co-created with my team a successful Scholarship for POC for our yoga teacher trainings. I've been showing up to my quarterly coaching sessions with my anti-racism mentors at Allthriveed.org. I've been taking part in & sponsoring anti-racism continuing education trainings for my employees for the last two years, & will continue to do so. These are just some of the things we're doing at Innerstellar. But it's not enough; it never will be. This is an urgent problem that needs ALL HANDS ON DECK. The violence & harm that we white folks are continuing to impose on BIPOC, consciously or not, must come to an end. That's not something that's happening "out there". It's happening right here in our Pilates industry, in the yoga industry, at Innerstellar, & in Forrest Yoga in particular. I would like to see that change, & I'm committed to doing the often painful & uncomfortable work to help. So today I want to share with you a petition that several Forrest Yoga teachers created a short while after the death of George Floyd. It is actually addressed to me & my other Guardian brothers & sisters as well as the founder of Forrest Yoga, my teacher Ana Forrest, & her husband Jose Calarco. Please do read it, & consider signing it if it aligns with your values, as it does mine. (Share it on your social media channels, too.) I've heard that it will be submitted as soon as this Monday, & in my view, the more signatures, the better. Thank you. With love & utmost respect, Kiki Lovelace Forrest Yoga Guardian & Mentor Teacher Certified Pilates Instructor Founder, Owner & Director of Education at Innerstellar https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSdCAqHvoa19ZOHJe/viewform See more