calendar list of events and workshops:
March 24 Yoga and Wine: The Perfect Pair
April 6/7 It's Yoga! Studio Teacher Training Institute Program first weekend
April 14 Uncovering Your Heart’s Intention with Yoga Nidra Meditation
August 25 Yoga and Wine: The Perfect Pair
Sept 7 Ayurveda: An Easy Guide to The Doshas to Cultivate Nutritional Health
Sept 20-22 Yoga Retreat to Ojo Caliente Natural Minerals Spa, New Mexico (see retreat page for details)
Oct 13 Yoga and Wine: The Perfect Pair
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Book Study: Entering the Castle by Caroline Myss
TBA
9 sessions March 1 - April 26 $75
Engaging and fun lecture/discussion on the book, Entering the Castle by internationally renowned motivational teacher, Caroline Myss.
When you live from a centered place, you are able to move and respond from inner power and grace. We will explore the how to of living consciously, practicing compassion and becoming a channel for grace. Based on the teachings of Teresa of Avila, the spiritual counsel of ancient teachers. Kristi Ried Barton is our lead moderator.
Must purchase book and bring to each session. Bring journal to take notes.
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Yoga and Wine: The Perfect Pair
Friday, March 24, 6:00pm - 8:30pm $40
Join us as Kristi guides you through Kundalini Series poses specifically chosen to help you unwind after a long day. Then, after the class, enjoy a complimentary wine and learn the art of how to taste and enjoy wine.
6:00pm – 7:15pm Yoga Kundalini Series session suitable for Beginners and Practitioners
7:30pm – 8:30pm Wine Tasting
Space is limited. Call today to register and save your spot!
To register, call 864-354-2882 or email, kristi@itsyogastudio.com
Let us know if you would like to sign up with a credit card via our Venmo account: @Kristi-Ried-Barton
Space is limited. We have filled this event every time. Call or email us to register and save your spot!
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IT'S YOGA! STUDIO TEACHER TRAINING INSTITUTE
YOGA EDUCATION AND THE ART OF TEACHING
SATURDAY/SUNDAY, APRIL 6/7. AUDIT ANY SESSION THROUGH THE 12 MONTHS.
APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED FOR AUDIT AND FOR NEXT SESSION 2024-2025.
Do you have a desire to learn more about yoga? Not sure if you want to become a teacher? Whether you have never been on a yoga mat or have been practicing for awhile, attending our program is inspiring, empowering and very rewarding for your life journey. The yoga education you receive with us will deepen your personal practice as you embody the teachings of yoga.
12 Month training or audit any of the individual weekend modules.
Applications being accepted for 2023-2024.
Scholarship/Internship Award Program available.
Join us for a transformational experience!
Deepen your understanding of Yoga. Study in-depth the ancient Astanga (eight-limbs) system of yoga.
Encounter the calming and vibrant healing energy of yoga poses and deep breathing.
Understand meditation and Yoga Nidra.
Increase your health and well-being.
Better your immune system through Ayurveda nutrition.
Learn relaxation and stress reducing techniques.
Be able to teach a beginner level yoga class.
You will learn:
Asanas/Poses and Pranayama/Breath.
History and Philosophy of Yoga.
Anatomy and Physiology of the Human Body.
Ayurveda and the Science of Nutrition.
Chakras and the Energy of the Body.
Meditation and Yoga Nidra.
Our program is in compliance with the National Yoga Alliance standards of 200 hours and you will receive a certificate for completing all modules.
Our weekend sessions consist of 12 modules, once per month on Saturday and Sunday.
Call 864-354-2882 for further information.
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UNDERSTANDING ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
TBA
SATURDAY/SUNDAY
9:30AM-12:30PM & 1:30-4:30PM
Take one weekend or all three! Prior knowledge is not necessary to attend these weekends! Great for yoga students who want to know more about the body mechanics!
If your goal is to create a healthy body that can sustainably practice yoga for the rest of your life, this basic understanding of human anatomy is important. It allows you to practice safely while being confident that the poses you are doing benefit your body. The knowledge you learn will help you immensely in your practice of yoga!
Yoga Alliance CEU: Total 22 hours Anatomy & Physiology
Session per Weekend $195, Per Day $99 (You do not have to know anatomy to take these sessions! Great for yoga students, yoga instructors, bodywork and massage therapists, health care in gerontology, and those who want to know more about the body.)
Using the descriptive tools of modern kinesiology, we learn to look past the surface of the body and to see Yoga poses as movements of the skeleton. Emphasis is on identifying which joints are involved, determining ranges of motion and selecting alternatives. Our bodies are complex, but a few anatomical principles, properly understood, make clear how a student performs a Yoga pose.
Instructor, Alex Luz is a professor at Spartanburg Community College. His undergraduate studies include biology and pre-med and he continues his studies in osteopathic medicine.
Take 1 or all 3 Sessions!
Session I: Saturday/Sunday, June
Introduction to the Human Body, Cells, Tissues, and the Respiratory System
Session II: Saturday/Sunday, July
Skeletal System, Appendicular and Axial Divisions
Session III: Saturday/Sunday, August
Nervous System and Muscular System
These sessions are designed to provide you with knowledge about the body in yoga poses, including terminology used in the study of anatomy and physiology, an overview of cell structure and function, tissue types and distribution within the body. A more detailed discussion will focus on the parts and functioning of the respiratory, skeletal, nervous and muscular systems of the human body. Anatomical models will be used to help visualize body parts.
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YOGA AND WINE: THE PERFECT PAIRING
FriDAY, AUGUST 24
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM $40
Wine down with us as we practice yoga and taste wines.
Join us as Kristi guides you through Kundalini Series poses specifically chosen to help you unwind after a long day. Then, after the class, enjoy a complimentary wine and learn the art of how to taste and enjoy wine.
6:00pm – 7:15pm Yoga Kundalini Series session suitable for Beginners and Practitioners
7:30pm – 8:30pm Wine Tasting
Space is limited. Call today to register and save your spot!
To register, call 864-354-2882 or email, kristi@itsyogastudio.com
Let us know if you would like to sign up with a credit card via our Venmo account: @Kristi-Ried-Barton
Space is limited! Call today to register and save your spot! 864-354-2882
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yoga retreat to Ojo Caliente mineral springs resort
friday-sunday, september 20-22
with optional side trip to santa fe on September 14
Our Yoga Retreat at Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort and Spa in New Mexico is the perfect way to unplug from familiar surroundings, busy schedules and daily responsibilities. Join us September 20 - 22.
Back By Popular Demand! We have filled our spaces every year, so be sure to let us know early to save a place for you!
Ojo Caliente, located in the hills of New Mexico, offers an award-winning spa with 5 natural thermal pools to soak and relax body and mind. From the deep red earth and cerulean blue sky to its lovingly preserved history and heritage, Ojo Caliente has been a source of healing for hundreds of years. Relax and rejuvenate while improving mental focus, vitality and immunity as you reconnect with yourself through yoga, hiking, soaks in the thermal pools and informative talks with like-minded people.
Your weekend includes:
Morning Yoga and Meditation Sessions.
Saturday evening Ayurvedic meal.
Hiking in the plateaus of the Tewa Indians.
Cozy and inviting accommodations in 2 houses, equipped with a full kitchen for those who enjoy cooking.
Rejuvenating warmth as you relax in the natural thermal pools.
There will be plenty of time to explore the gift shops and take advantage of the varieties of massages at the spa. Our Friday evening meal we will eat as a group at the 3-Star Artesian Restaurant, with a variety of entrees to please everyone's palate.
Kristi Ried Barton, Director of It's Yoga! Studio, Yoga Master, E-RYT 500, Life Coach, Amrit Method Yoga Therapist, Natural Health Practitioner and Reiki III Certified, is your guide as she brings her vast wisdom of body, mind and spirit to yoga practice, hiking, retreat activities and everyday living.
FRIDAY (Flight to Albuquerque, NM.)
3:00 – Arrival. Meet at the Registration Desk. Check in (houses available by 3 p.m.)
4:30 – Welcome. Yoga and Retreat Session
6:30 – Dinner at the Artesian Restaurant
8:30 – Meet at the Hot Pools
SATURDAY
8:00 – Yoga (One Hour)
9:00 - Breakfast on your own
9:45 – Hike/Walk to the Tewa Indian Preserve
12:30 to 4:30 – Free time – lunch, sleep, spa, soak, journal, personal session, read, walk, do nothing
Kristi will be giving personal ½ hour consultations. If you are interested in taking your life plan to the next phase, whether it is food habits, physical potential, mental relief or life’s goals, let Kristi be your guide to moving forward. 30 minutes for $45. A sign-up sheet will be available.
6:00 – Wine tasting at Adobe House
7:00 – Dinner at Adobe House
8:30 – Retreat Activity
SUNDAY
8:00 – Yoga (One Hour)
9:00 – Breakfast on your own
10:00 – Closing Session
Check out - 11:30
Retreat Fee: $699 includes accommodations, yoga and hiking, time in the thermal pools and a healthy Saturday evening Ayurvedic meal. The Artesian Restaurant and Wine Bar serves a variety of delicious global cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Prior to arrival, we will stop at Whole Foods in Santa Fe for any food items you need for lunch and snacks you can prepare in our full sized, fully equipped kitchen in the houses.
Thermal pools are open 9am-10pm. Bathing suits required. During open time, indulge in any of the other spa services, swim in the pool or relax in the hammocks. Thai and regular massage, body wraps, Ayurveda facials and many others options available. Kristi will also be available for personal sessions. To view Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa, visit http://www.ojospa.com
For flyers and more details, contact IT'S YOGA! STUDIO 864.354.2882.
Optional Trip to Santa Fe prior to Ojo Caliente Yoga Retreat. If you are interested in going to Santa Fe, please call or email for details.
See you in Ojo!
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yoga and wine: the perfect pair
Friday, October 13, 600pm - 830pm $40
Join us as Kristi guides you through Kundalini Series poses specifically chosen to help you unwind after a long day. Then, after the class, enjoy a complimentary wine and learn the art of how to taste and enjoy wine.
6:00pm – 7:15pm Yoga Kundalini Series session suitable for Beginners and Practitioners
7:30pm – 8:30pm Wine Tasting
Space is limited. Call today to register and save your spot!
To register, call 864-354-2882 or email, kristi@itsyogastudio.com
Let us know if you would like to sign up with a credit card via our Venmo account: @Kristi-Ried-Barton