Ceremony Yoga

02/09/2016

26/01/2016

On our mats this week we'll practice ahimsa, or non-injury, finding ease in our bodies and approaching our practice with kindness and love. Join me on Saturday for Release & Restore from 10:30am-12pm. Until then, be safe and warm!

25/01/2016

Brides: Be sure to pick up a copy of the most recent Richmond Weddings Magazine for great ideas, vendor information, and tips from professionals. Don't miss page 176 on how to let your inner light shine before your wedding day!

17/01/2016

"When the mind becomes clear and serene, the true self reflects without disfigurement and we realize the truth in its own original nature."
-- The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

05/01/2016

For those of you who have made new year's resolutions, or are planning a wedding, or just have to make a decision today, a little inspiration!

We are all guilty of it. Making resolutions at the start of the new year and not keeping them. Do any of these sound familar? "I'm starting a new diet." "I'll...

03/10/2015

It doesn't have to be perfect, or big, or bright. A little space will do.
Come to Yoga Source for Release & Restore (i.e. gentle yoga with restoratives) with me tomorrow, 10:30am, and create a little space for light to get in.

21/09/2015

Thanks, Bridal Balance, for posting this article!

Brides, check out this helpful blog for tips on how to reduce stress, build confidence, and enjoy your engagement!

Let Your Light Shine: Internal Self-Care for Brides Today we have a wonderful guest post from Rebekah Holbrook, registered Yoga Teacher in Richmond, VA. She offers some great tips for staying balanced while planning your wedding.Finding the perfect dress and hiring professionals to do your hair and…

11/09/2015

Excited to be teaching my first class tomorrow at Yoga Source and joining their community of knowledgeable and supportive teachers!

Join me from 11am-12:30pm tomorrow for a gentle class, exploring what happens when we soften our focus and expand our awareness to the entire body. Hope to see you there!

new classes + new teachers = more inspiration
http://yogarichmond.com/aboutus/instructors.php

06/08/2015

Join me this Saturday for the final (for now) pop-up yoga class of the season! 4816 E. Seminary Ave, RVA 23227 @ 10am. Message me to RSVP!

02/08/2015

Check out Richmond Weddings Magazine & RichmondWeddings.com for an article I wrote on how to let your inner light shine radiantly on your wedding day! Spoiler: It suggests doing yoga! (page 176-78)

Richmond Weddings is one of Richmond’s longest running magazines. Richmond Weddings is a primary resource for brides in Richmond and Central Virginia.

30/07/2015

It's hard to believe August is almost here! Rather than cling to the last month of summer, can we open ourselves up to what comes next? Join me this Saturday at 10am at 1904 Oakdale Ave to explore what happens when we practice yoga with openness and acceptance.

23/07/2015

Great interview with one of the most well-respected and sought after yoga teachers, Maty Ezraty.

"Yoga is meant to be a healing art. It is a long tradition that incorporates a lot more than just asanas. My wish is that we can stop the image of “yoga” as an industry or just another fitness modality. I hope we stop mixing it and that we return to what it is meant to be—a healing art for the body and mind that ultimately is supposed to be leading us to greater happiness and acceptance."

In honor of YJ’s 40th anniversary, Kathryn Budig chats with her teacher, longtime Yoga Journal contributor Maty Ezraty, about yoga's evolution.

17/07/2015

In Ayurveda, the ancient science of self-healing, the way we eat and move in summertime should counter the heat, not contribute to it. Join me for a yoga practice to foster coolness this Sunday, 10am @ 4820 West Seminary Ave, 23227!

For more on ayurveda and staying cool this summer, check out Katie Silcox's blog post and book! http://parayogini.com/2012/07/19/cool-summers-fire/
http://www.katiesilcox.com/book.html

13/07/2015

Practicing outdoors makes us see how easily distracted we are by the world around us [grass! cars! children laughing!] Yoga helps guide us from the outside to the inside world via the body and breath. Come learn how next Sunday at 4820 W. Seminary Ave., 23227!

09/07/2015

Hot? Join me on Sunday morning to cool down with some gentle twists and forward folds at 1931 Maple Shade Lane, 23227. Message for more details!

27/06/2015

Let's celebrate!

In a long-sought victory for the gay rights movement, the court ruled, 5-4, that the Constitution guarantees a right to same-sex marriage.

24/06/2015

Updated schedule for outdoor yoga classes! Note the time change for this Sunday's class. We'll wind down the weekend with a slow vinyasa flow starting at 6:30pm. Hope to see you out and on the mat!

15/06/2015

This summer I'll be teaching a series of outdoor yoga classes (for the general public, not only brides!) and subbing at Gold's Gym Willow Lawn. Check out my schedule for more details!

Ceremony Yoga offers yoga classes to people preparing for their wedding or commitment ceremony. Breathe deeply and find peace before the big day.

19/04/2015

Looking forward to an afternoon of practicing how to stay rooted and stable, so we can open our hearts.

14/04/2015

Excited that so many people are coming to the Ceremony Yoga public class this Sunday. If you're sure you'll be there, please take a moment to fill out this registration form so I can prepare. Thanks!

Carytown is busy on the weekends, so I encourage you to arrive 15 minutes early to find parking, do some paperwork, and get settled on your mat. If you have a mat, great! If not, there are plenty at the studio. Please message me with any questions or special considerations. Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday!

April 19, 1-3pm @ Yoga Source, 3122 W. Cary Street, Suite 220 Ceremony Yoga: Web: www.ceremonyyoga.com Phone: 540-421-9234

29/03/2015

Excited to be part of Historic Jasmine Plantation's Open House today! What a beautiful location for pre-wedding yoga!

12/03/2015

As you can see, yoga is just one of many contemplative practices. How do these practices manifest in your life?

An illustration of contemplative practices showing the breadth of meditation and mindfulness within traditions. It certainly opens up one's understanding about how these disciplines take root and manifest themselves in our lives, non?

09/03/2015

That's right, guys! Yoga is for you too! :)

Rob Welk had a hard time pulling on his socks before he discovered yoga. “I didn’t look anything like this,” he said with a laugh. “My belly was out to here,” he added, motioning several inches in front of his now-flat midsection.

02/03/2015

Thank you, Richmond Weddings Magazine & RichmondWeddings.com for the opportunity to spotlight Ceremony Yoga today!

https://richmondweddings.com/vendor-spotlight/richmond-wedding-vendor-spotlight-ceremony-yoga/

Richmond Weddings - Plan your VA wedding with Richmond Weddings. We help brides find reception venues, photographers, planners and other wedding vendors.

17/02/2015

It may still be wintery outside, but we are headed toward spring! This means new life, flowers, bunnies, weddings! Yes, weddings. If you are planning one, you may find with spring comes STRESS.

What if you could replace that STRESS with SELF-CARE?

If you are a bride-to-be, take some time today to think about how you will care for yourself before and during the wedding. How will you stay soft, calm, and present?

Yoga is my (not-so-secret) tool for staying sane and finding joy in my busy life. That's why I started Ceremony Yoga, so other women can learn how to use yoga to experience more joy, and less stress, especially during important moments in their lives.

Check out the attached flyer on Ceremony Yoga classes this spring. If you're not a bride-to-be but know someone who is, share this post with her (along with a sweet note from you) and bring some warmth into her world on this snowy day!

Love & Light!
bekah

14/01/2015

My wrists have been a little sore when practicing this week, and voila! this article appeared to remind me of ways to protect that important and vulnerable part of the body. Cupcakes are involved!

Think you know Sun Salutes? Vinyasa expert Annie Carpenter's pointers could transform them.

21/12/2014

Happy Winter Solstice!

14/12/2014

Wonderful time at Historic Jasmine Plantation today, teaching a yoga class for brides-to-be (and bridesmaids, and a mother of the bride)! Thanks to the lovely owners of Jasmine Plantation for this opportunity to share the gift of yoga!

14/11/2014

https://www.facebook.com/jenny.courain/posts/310814045782839

Thich Nhat Hanh has taught the yoga community, as well as the rest of the world some extraordinary lessons.