Dragonfly Yoga and Wellness

Yin Immersion and training begins March 13/14. Join us for Part I of a new 5-part training to learn this beautiful stillness practice in a deeper way. Explore the seasons, elements, organ pairs, science, sequences and eastern philosophy associated with the practice of yin, and the use of props to deepen the experience. The course is open to everyone, and 200-hour or 500-hour certified instructors can apply this training to your Yoga Alliance Continuing Education requirements. Link in bio, and listed under Workshops. This training will be taught online with an in-studio option once yoga studios are allowed to reopen. #yinyogatraining #yinyogapractice #yinyogateacher #dragonfly #dragonflyyoga #yoga #bayareayoga

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Somatic means embodied, and somatic movement can help the brain re-learn how to sense and move our muscles. Where do you hold; what feels limited/ frozen? The gentle, slow and subtle movements of somatic muscle release are actually deep work, to help reduce pain and allow us to feel more space and freedom in our posture, our movements, our bodies. And it feels good. This Sunday March 7th, Dragonfly is honored to host Hanna Somatics instructor Linda Eisenman for an Introduction to Somatic Muscle Release. Find our link in bio and you’ll find this course under Workshops. #hannasomatics #somaticmovement #somaticmovementtherapy #feelbetter #deepwork

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How should I live? The Bhagavad Gita is here to help us answer that exact question. Jump into April's book club with Winter Brown and discover how this spiritual text can help transform your life. Details: Bonus Book Club Series THROUGH THE BHAGAVAD GITA... Part I: Sunday April 18th, 2-4pm with Instructor Winter Brown, PhD, E-RYT, IAYT Journey through a pivotal yogic text, the Bhagavad Gita, in this three-part book club series that joins discussion with practice and meditation. The Gita is a rich epic poem that has inspired countless thinkers and writers, including Henry David Thoreau, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and TS Eliot. Participants will need access to a copy of the Bhagavad Gita (all translations welcome). FREE to Monthly/Yearly, or use your Class Card or $22 Drop In

Prenatal yoga increases endurance and strength of the muscles used for childbirth, can decrease low back pain, and relieve anxiety. It’s also a great way to find a supportive community of other moms-to-be. Join Lainie Pascall, RPYT, on Sunday mornings at 10:15am. #prenatal #yogaforpregnancy #livermoreyoga #bayareayoga #prenatalyogaonline #dragonflyyoga #yogaformoms

Tonight: Special Valentine's weekend 5pm Yin for the heart/small intestine meridians. And, Sunday February 14th, bring a friend for free to 9:15am class, online or on The Bankhead Lawn! Happy February, and Happy Chinese New Year of the Metal Ox!

Free 9:30am New Year’s Eve Flow with Carl, and 10am New Year’s Day Flow with Laurie. We can’t wait!

Happy Holidays! This beautiful dragonfly mandala from Teresa Gonzalez, our very talented yoga instructor and artist, will grace our studio wall. Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu! #mandala #dragonfly #findbeauty #yogastudio #gratefuleveryday #yogacommunity

Congratulations to the brilliant and resilient group of yoga teachers graduating from Dragonfly Yoga’s Advanced Teacher Training Program. On top of mastering a challenging curriculum, they have managed to thrive in the messiness that is 2020; exemplifying what flexibility truly means. They met in parks, in barns, and of course on Zoom! Our teacher trainers bent over backwards, learning to screen share, record lessons, and teach wearing masks! A big congratulations to Ellen... Rutgers, Patricia Stalteri-Grubbs, Sheri Hennings, Aubree Haggans, Neelam Murthi, and Edie Nehls for a job well done. If you’re looking for well-educated, experienced and impactful yoga teachers, here they are! Thank you to the teacher trainers: Laurie Gallagher, Suzanna Spring, Winter Brown, Christianna Reinstein, and Julie Conrad for sharing your time, wisdom and expertise with the program. If you’re looking for the highest standard in Yoga Teacher Training Programs, Dragonfly Yoga is the place!

Join us tomorrow, Christmas Eve for 9am Vinyasa Flow with Suzanna; you can even sleep in (a little:)

Practice day today: tittibhasana. There are always things to refine in every yoga asana; you might surprise yourself to find how much your core builds your courage. Wednesday and Saturday mornings, we practice our asana with preparation for some of these challenging postures, and breath and core are the fuel for flight. #standonyourhands #tittibhasana #dragonflyyoga

Make dinner this Friday, with Ayurvedic Health counselor Nilima Shah: Zoom Interactive Cooking Class! Indian Curry & Flatbread for Winter season. FREE to Monthly/Yearly Members, or $30 Drop in. Sign up at dragonflyyogawellness.com under Workshops.

Tonight: Free community meditation 7:30pm for Winter Solstice, after a special 6:15pm Solstice Flow to Yin. Join instructor Suzanna Spring to celebrate the light around the dark on this longest night of the year. #dragonflyyoga #wintersolstice #freecommunityyoga #bayareayoga #livermoreyoga #pleasantonyoga #solstice #winter #shiva

Bonus Class: Replenish Flow to Restore THIS Sunday, December 20th 3pm-4:30pm with Instructor Winter Brown... Replenish and nourish yourself this season. Shift your nervous system from feeling stress to soothing your mind, body, and spirit. We'll use props or household items that can be used as a strap, a bolster, and a blanket. FREE to Monthly/Yearly Members, or use your Class Card or $22 Drop In

No doubt, it’s time to restore. Restorative yoga makes for an awesome self-led home practice. Try Lainie’s favorite restorative pose, for 5-15 minutes and notice how it shifts your body, emotions, and energy.

Practice with Katerina, Mondays @ 9am. All levels flow. . . .... #dragonflyyogaandwellness #livermore #downtownlivermore #pleasanton #dublinca #sanramon #inspo #yoga #transformation See more

Black Friday at Dragonfly Yoga + Wellness! Give a gift to yourself or to a friend. dragonflyyogawellness.com, Sale Prices begin at midnight! Gift Cards available. #joinus

Happy Thanksgiving from Dragonfly Yoga + Wellness; grateful for our community. #lifeismoments #grateful #dragonfly #thanksgivingyoga #yogacommunity #retzlaffvineyards #livermorewinecountry #livermoreyoga