Castro Valley Yoga

Join us today for our weekly meditation class from 7:30-8:00pm. Jenna will be guiding us through a meditation on joy. Register on MINDBODY for this free class (link will be emailed to you after registration). https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws... Photo Credit: @lisavortman #castrovalleyyoga #cvyoga #castrovalleyyogaandmeditation #groupmeditation #meditation #wellness #wellnessjourney #wellnesslifestyle #meditationandwellness #livestreammeditation #zoommeditation #communityoffering #communitylove #bayareacommunity #globalyogalove #liveyoga #yogalove #yogastudio #yogainspiration #yogateacher #yogajoy #yogaposes #yogaandmeditationlife

Start the new year with yoga! Join us for the Foundations of Yoga 3-week series. Excellent for beginners or for experienced practitioners who want to return to basics. January 10, 17, and 24. 10:30-12:30. ... $60 for the series. $25 for single session. Register on MINDBODY https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws Photo Credit: @lisavortman #castrovalleyyoga #cvyoga #foundationsofyoga #foundationsofyogaseries #yogalove #yogainspiration #yogainthenewyear #yogaforyou #yogapractice #yogaeverydamnday #yogaposes #yogadedication #yoga #yogatime #wellness #wellnessjourney #wellnesslifestyle #wellnessthatworks #wellnesswarrior

New Year, New Commitment to Yoga In yoga, we often include as part of our practice a Sankalpa, which is a solemn vow or resolve formed in the heart. With the new year, join us in a collective Sankalpa of strengthening our commitment to the practices of yoga. May be live our yoga on -AND- off the mat. Photo Credit: @lisavortman ... #castrovalleyyoga #cvyoga #yogalove #yogacommunity #yogapractice #newyoga #newyearyoga #livestreamyoga #zoomyoga #bayareayoga #bayareayogastudios #yogainspiration #wellness #wellnesslifestyle #yogaiswellness #yogamat

Create Your Vision for the New Year with us this afternoon from 1:30-3:30. To help prepare for 2021 and to let go of what's meant to stay in 2020, join us for our annual Create Your Vision for the New Year workshop and specialty class, hosted livestream! This 2-hour specialty class led by April Oquenda combines gentle yoga with reflective writing and planning.... Appropriate for all levels and abilities. Register on MINDBODY! $25

Wishing you all a safe and happy new year! Can we just say how grateful we are to be saying goodbye to 2020? While we welcomed the time to rest and reflect, we’ve missed you all so very much. Here’s to 2021 and to hopefully being back together again at the studio and, dare we say, in person. We love you all so much. Thank you for sticking with us through everything 2020 brought our way. We couldn’t have survived without you all!... #cvyoga #castrovalleyyoga #yogalove #yogacommunity #livestreamyoga #yogazoom #zoomyoga #yogaclassonline #yogapractice #yogainspiration #yogastudio #yogapants #yogaeveryday

We can’t think of a better gift to give than that of wellness, community, and self-care. Here are some suggestions from CVY: For Beginners: The Foundations Series for three sessions in January For You: Create Your Vision for the New Year workshop on 1/1 For those new to CVY: give a gift certificate for our New Student Special $39 for a month of unlimited yoga... For those continuing at CVY: give a 4-class, 8-class, or 12-class package Just send us an email: [email protected] #castrovalleyyoga #cvyoga #holidaygiftguide #yogagift #giveyoga #yogainspiration #yogamovement #yogapractice #yogaeverydamnday #yogamarketing #yogateacher #yogaposes #yogamatters #wellness #wellnessjourney #wellnesslifestyle #wellnessthatworks #yogalife #yogalove #bayareayoga #bayareayogastudio #bayarealife #giftyoga #livestream #livestreamyoga #zoomyoga #yogazoom

Join us today for our weekly meditation class from 7:30-8:00pm. MariLisa will be guiding us through a meditation on Allowing. Register on MINDBODY for this free class (link will be emailed to you after registration). https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws #castrovalleyyoga #castrovalleyyogaandmeditation #cvyoga #yogalove #communitymeditation #communitylove #yogacommunity #wellness #wellnessjourney #bewell #mindbodybreathspirit #yogainspiration #yogapractice #yogateacherinspiration #yogatime #yogafun #livestream #livestreammeditation #livestreamcommunity

The Yule Tide is here, and in the spirit of following the lead of Mother Nature, we're scheduling in some time to slow down and rest. Holiday Schedule Thursday: morning classes only Friday: all regularly scheduled classes are cancelled... Saturday & Sunday: back to our regular schedule #castrovalleyyoga #cvyoga #holidayyoga #comeyoga #livestreamyoga #yogamatters #zoomyoga #yogapractice #yogainspiration #yogapants #yogaeverydamnday #yogamarketing #wellness #wellnessjourney #wellnesswednesday #wellnesslifestyle #wellnessthatworks #wellnesswarrior #yogalove #yogacommunity #yogaposes

Svadhyaya is about self-inquiry. We use reflection on the mat as a way to facilitate that inquiry (building the mind-body connection), but you can also learn about yourself by studying the wise writings of spiritual leaders. Svadhyaya is the commitment to honestly study, review, and evaluate your progress. Practice this week: read a few chapters from an inspirational book and keep a journal of the insights that arise. Ask yourself this: how can I learn more about myself, my t...hought patterns, my emotional reactions, my impulses, my actions, etc.? As Aristotle says, Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom. Photo Credit: @lisavortman #castrovalleyyoga #cvyoga #wellness #wellnessthatworks #wellnesscoach #wellnessjourney #yogapractice #yogainspiration #yogaprofessional #yamaniyama #yamaniyamajourney #svadhyaya #yogateacher #yogabusiness #yogamarketing #yogapants #yogaposes #yama #niyamas See more

Please join us to honor the Winter Solstice, an occasion that has long been held as a sacred time, when the sun "stands still" (solstice). Allyssa Brizuela will lead our yoga community in a gentle flow, as we pay homage to the longest night of the year and to nature's transition from autumn to winter. This regularly priced class is appropriate for all levels and abilities. ... Monday, December 21 6:00 - 7:00pm Register on MINDBODY through our website (www.CVYoga.com) to receive the link. #wintersolstice #yoga #yogapractice #inspiredyogis #yogainspiration

Join us this weekend for a livestream class! Register on @mindbody, link in bio. #castrovalleyyoga #cvyoga #hathayoga #alignmentbasedyoga #morningflow #donationyoga #communitymeditation #yogapractice #yogainspiration #yogalove #yogamatters #yogaposes #yamaniyama #yogaseries #livestreamyoga #zoomyoga #zoomyogaclasses Photo credit: @lisavortman

Join us today for our weekly meditation class from 7:30-8:00pm. Aubree will be guiding us through a meditation on kindness. Register on MINDBODY for this free class (link will be emailed to you after registration). https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/mainclass Photo Credit: @lisavortman ... #castrovalleyyoga #cvyoga #communitymeditation #community #meditation #wellness #wellnessjourney #wellnesslifestyle #wellnessthatworks #meditationgroup #livestream #livestreamyoga #zoommeditation #zoomyoga #meditationgrouponline

Join us today for our free weekly meditation class from 7:30-8:00pm. Jenna will be guiding us through a meditation on forgiveness. Register below to receive the link: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws #cvyoga #castrovalleyyoga #yogameditation #meditationclass #freelivestream #freeoffering #communitymeditation #yogapractice #yogainspiration #yogalive #zoomyoga #zoommeditationclass #zoommeditation #castrovalleynews #bayareayogastudio #bayareayoga #meditationspace... #safemeditation Photo Credit: @lisavortman See more

Ted Health talk on Yoga and what it does to the body and the brain.

We're so excited to announce that Chair Yoga is back! Chair Yoga is one of the gentlest forms of yoga available. It is practiced while sitting on a chair or standing using a chair for support. It offers a fulfilling yoga practice that is more easily accessible to those experiencing difficulty with balance, flexibility, or getting up and down from the floor. Chair yoga is an excellent way to loosen and stretch painful muscles, reduce stress, and improve circulation. It also he...lps reduce anxiety, lower blood pressure, protect joints, increase mobility, and build strength and balance. Join Susan DeGroat livestream on Zoom on Thursdays from 12:00-12:45pm. You will receive an email from CVY after registering with login instructions. Be sure to check you "junk" folder. Register here: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ASP/res_a.asp #castrovalleyyoga #cvyoga #chairyoga #livestreamyoga #livestream #zoomyoga #yogalove #wellness #yogawellness #yogaforeverybody #gentleyoga #gentleyogaclass

Mid week yoga inspiration for you! #castrovalleyyoga #cvyoga #castrovalley #yogainspiration #yogalove #yogamentor #yogawisdom #bayareayoga #yogastudio #yogacommunity #desikachar #yogatime #yogaquotes #yoga #yogamessage

Bridget and Joe agree that Yoga for Healthy Aging has inspired so much of their practice and teaching. Now you can join the club and take a livestream immersion with Baxter Bell and Melina Meza. Jan. 22-24 & 29-31, 2021. Let them know we sent you Photo Credit: @lisavortman ... #castrovalleyyoga #cvyoga #yogaforhealthyagaing #yogaforeverybody #yogainspiration #yogapractice #yogaeverydamnday #yoga #yogalive #yogalove #livestreamyoga #zoomyoga #wellness #wellnessjourney #wellnesslifestyle #wellnessadvocate

Yoga teaches us that every moment invites mindfulness and the power of attention. While we try to live this practice every moment of every day, there is no better time to use the tools of yoga than entering a new year. To help prepare for 2021 and to let go of what's meant to stay in 2020, join us for our annual Create Your Vision for the New Year workshop and specialty class, hosted livestream! This 2-hour specialty class led by April Oquenda combines gentle yoga with reflec...tive writing and planning. Appropriate for all levels and abilities. Registration link below. Friday, January 1st 1:30-3:30pm https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ASP/main_enroll.asp Photo credit: @lisavortman #castrovalleyyoga #castrovalleyyogaandmeditation #cvyoga #cvyogalove ##yogateachertraining #advancedstudies #yogateachersunite #yogateachercommunity #yogastudent #yogastudents

We’re here to share some easy ways to bring yoga into your day! With so much sitting while we’re sheltering in place, hip-openers are more important than ever. This one can be done while sitting on a chair or couch. Place your right ankle to rest on your left knee (make sure your left knee is stacked over your left ankle).Flex your right foot. Try to let your right knee settle down toward the ground until you feel the stretch in your right hip. Hold for a few deep breaths. T...hen switch sides. Enjoy!!! #castrovalleyyoga #cvyoga #castrovalleynews #bayareayogastudio #eastbayyogastudio #bayareayoga #yogamatters #yogalove #seeyouonthemat #yogaflow #liveyoga #livestreamyoga #yogazoom #yogaonzoom #yogafromhome #yogi #yogamindset #yogaposes #yogafun #yogatime #consciousyoga #yogabalance #yogabeginner #yogaintermediate #yogamodification #yogatips #yogaquote #yogavideo #ypgisunite #yogigram

Asteya translates to non-stealing, but we prefer to use it in its affirmative senseacceptance of and gratitude for what is (we only need to take when we feel we don’t have enough). The Buddha says, Be where you are otherwise you will miss most of your life. Practice for this week: be present and extend gratitude for what you have. Ask yourself this: am I taking more than my fair share, am I have patience for others without robbing them of their experiences to grow and le...arn? Am I robbing myself of the moment by not being present? #castrovalleyyoga #cvyoga #yamaniyama #yamaniyamasereis #yoga #yogapractice #asteya #acceptance #gratitude #yogalove #yogalivestream #livestreamyoga #yogacommunity #yogaworkshop #yogi Photo credit: @lisavortman

One of our favorite things about the Advanced Studies Program is practicing the postures together and breaking down the fundamentals of each pose. We look closely at alignment, modifications, contraindications, and using props for support. #deepenyourpractice #castrovalleyyoga #cvyoga #bayareayoga #yogateachertraining #advancedstudiesprogram #aspyoga #yogateacher #yogafoundations #yoga #yogaalignment #yogaprops

Join us for some of our offerings! Register on @mindbody, link to website in bio #castrovalleyyoga #cvyoga #castrovalley #bayareayoga #bayareameditation #livestreamyoga #communitymeditation #donationbasedyoga #donationbasedyogaclass #yogapractice #yogalove #yogainspiration #yogaeveryday

Staya means truthfulness. It’s about being authentic and genuine to your inner nature without exaggerating or downplaying certain aspects. We practice the ethical tenant of Satya through right communication in all thingswhat is thought, felt, spoken, gestured, and done. Practice for this week: take an inventory of where you may have tendencies to downplay or exaggerate, depending on your audience. Ask yourself this: where might I have allowed delusions, illusions, fallacies, or ignorance to cloud my ability to align with truth? #castrovalleyyoga #cvyoga #satya #yamaniyamasereis #yamaniyama #yogapractice #yogalove #truthful #yogacommunity #bayareayoga #bayareayogateacher #yogainspiration Photo credit: @lisavortman

Ahimsa translates to non-violence or non-harming, but we prefer to use it in its affirmative senseloving kindness, compassion, mercy, grace. Ahimsa is about extending loving kindness to yourself, to others, and to nature. Practice: it’s much easier to extend loving oneness to people you love, but can you challenge yourself to extend loving kindness to those in your life where it’s not easy? Ask yourself this: how can l expand my capacity to love another more? M. Scott Pec...k defines love as the will to extend oneself for the purpose of nurturing one’s own or another’s spiritual growth. #castrovalleyyoga #cvyoga #ahimsa #ahimsayoga #ahimsapractice #yogapractice #yogastudio #yogainspiration #yogaseries #yamaniyama #yogacommunity #bayareayoga #bayareayogastudio

Here’s a look at a behind the scenes of the studio today! #castrovalleyyoga #cvyoga #yogastudio #bayareayoga #yogacommunity #yogalove #yogapractice #livestreamyoga #yogainspiration #yogaforeveryone

Join us Saturday and Sunday mornings for the Yama/Niyama Series! Yoga is a way of living: Yoga is designed to bring you more and more awareness of not only your body but also your thoughts...The Yamas & Niyamas may be thought of as guidelines, tenants, ethical disciplines, precepts, or restraints and observances. -Deborah Adele Yama (restraints, social restraints): 5 virtues that govern our relationships with others and the world; our attitudes toward our environment ... Niyama (self-disciplines): 5 observances of one’s own physical appearance, actions, words, and thoughts that govern your relationship and attitudes toward self #castrovalleyyoga #cvyoga #yamaniyamasereis #yogaseries #morningflowyoga #saturdayyoga #sundayyoga #eastbayyoga #bayareayogastudio #yogalove #yogacommunity #livestreamyoga #yogapractice #alignmentbasedyoga

Join us today for a class or two! Register on @mindbody, link in bio. #castrovalleyyoga #cvyoga #livestreamyoga #yoga #yogalove #yogatime #alllevelsyoga #eastbayyoga #bayareayoga #yoga #zoomyoga #morningflow #alignmentbasedyoga Photo credit: @lisavortman

When is the last time you made it to the mat? Join us for one of our upcoming livestream classes! Register on @MINDBODY, link in bio #castrovalleyyoga #cvyoga #livestreamyoga #donationyoga #yogaasana #communitymeditation #yogalove #yogatime #alllevelsyoga #eastbayyoga #bayareayoga #yoga #zoomyoga photo credit :@lisavortman

We’re always looking for ways to take the practices from yoga into our daily lives. Today, it’s about putting gratitude into action with handwritten notes of thanks. How are you staying inspired and joyful these days? (P.S. April is in Bridget’s bubble, so don’t worry...always COVID safe). #castrovalleyyoga #cvyoga #stayinspired #gratitudeinaction #yogacommunity #bayareayoga #bayareayogastudio #yogalove #yogaoffthemat #gratitudepost #sendgratitude #eastbayyoga #yogapractice #yoga

Want to learn how to take your practice with you off the mat and into your daily life? April Oquenda will lead us through each of the ten virtues/observances with yoga poses paired for each one. For the ten weeks after, April's Saturday morning classes will delve deeper into the exploration of the Yamas and Niyamas. Sunday, October 11th via Zoom (link will be emailed Sunday morning).... 1:00 - 3:00pm $25 (Monthly Unlimited members receive 10% discount) Register on @MINDBODY, link in bio #castrovalleyyoga #cvyoga #specialtyoga #yamasandniyamas #yamasandniyamasyoga #yogacommunity #yogalove #yogatime #mindbodybreathspirit #yogaclass photo credit : @lisavortman