Weekly Yoga Offerings

You can find me teaching yoga asana offerings around the Pioneer Valley weekly!

Tuesdays 7pm - 8pm Gentle Yoga

at Sanctuary

Mondays 5:30pm - 6:30 pm Slow Flow / Gentle Yoga

Fridays 8am - 9am Slow Flow / Gentle Yoga

at Yoga of the Valley

Special Events

Sound Bath @ Yoga of the Valley
Dec
8

Sound Bath @ Yoga of the Valley

Immerse yourself in this blissful 60 minute workshop of gentle movement, guided meditation and a deeply relaxing and restorative sound bath.

The practice will be accessible for all levels, with many variations to honor your body. The second half of the workshop will be devoted to a profoundly calming sound bath. As you rest in gentle seated or reclined postures, you'll bathe in the vibrations of singing bowls, chimes, and other sound meditation instruments. These resonant tones will help relax your nervous system, reduce stress and anxiety, and transport you into a state of deep relaxation and inner stillness.

Leave feeling grounded yet uplifted – your body rejuvenated and your mind at peace.

Register

Please register in advance to hold your spot!

Pricing for YOTV Members: $25

Pricing for Non-Members: $35

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Yoga & Sound Workshop
Jan
18

Yoga & Sound Workshop

  • Sanctuary, Thornes Marketplace, Third Floor (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Immerse yourself in this blissful workshop of movement and sound meditation. This 90-minute Yoga & Sound workshop combines a revitalizing yoga practice with the deeply relaxing and restorative benefits of sound meditation.

In the first 45 minutes, you'll flow through a nurturing sequence of yoga asana (postures) designed to release tension and cultivate mind-body awareness. The practice will be accessible for all levels, with many variations to honor your body.

The second half of the workshop will be devoted to a profoundly calming sound bath. As you rest in gentle seated or reclined postures, you'll bathe in the vibrations of singing bowls, chimes, and other sound meditation instruments. These resonant tones will help relax your nervous system, reduce stress and anxiety, and transport you into a state of deep relaxation and inner stillness.

Leave feeling grounded yet uplifted – your body rejuvenated and your mind at peace.

Register

Drop-ins are welcome!

Sliding-scale pricing: $30 - $50.

A note regarding accessibility to all Sanctuary offerings:

Sanctuary has a range of scholarship options available. If the cost of participating is prohibitive, please email them at studio@yoga-sanctuary.com to learn more.

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The Art of Props: Support and Strengthen Your Yoga Asana Practice
Jan
26

The Art of Props: Support and Strengthen Your Yoga Asana Practice

  • Sanctuary, Thornes Marketplace, Third Floor (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Do you often find yourself unsure how to integrate props into your personal yoga practice? In “The Art of Props: Support and Strengthen Your Yoga Asana Practice,”  Fran will guide you through various techniques to enhance your practice using essential props like bolsters, blocks, blankets, and straps.

This 90-minute immersive workshop will help you better understand how to use props for deeper support and stability. Props will be incorporated to help release tightness, and offer a more accessible practice for yogis of all levels. The workshop will be set up like an all-levels yoga asana class, with opportunities for Fran to provide pointers on how to use props, and will end with a lengthy savasana.

This workshop will empower you to make the most of your props – turning them into powerful tools for transformation. Props are not just for beginners; they offer benefits for practitioners of every level, adding an element of ease and exploration to your yoga journey.

Register

Drop-ins are welcome!

Sliding-scale pricing: $30 - $50.

A note regarding accessibility to all Sanctuary offerings:

Sanctuary has a range of scholarship options available. If the cost of participating is prohibitive, please email them at studio@yoga-sanctuary.com to learn more.

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Yoga & Sound Workshop
Feb
22

Yoga & Sound Workshop

  • Sanctuary, Thornes Marketplace, Third Floor (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Immerse yourself in this blissful workshop of movement and sound meditation. This 90-minute Yoga & Sound workshop combines a revitalizing yoga practice with the deeply relaxing and restorative benefits of sound meditation.

In the first 45 minutes, you'll flow through a nurturing sequence of yoga asana (postures) designed to release tension and cultivate mind-body awareness. The practice will be accessible for all levels, with many variations to honor your body.

The second half of the workshop will be devoted to a profoundly calming sound bath. As you rest in gentle seated or reclined postures, you'll bathe in the vibrations of singing bowls, chimes, and other sound meditation instruments. These resonant tones will help relax your nervous system, reduce stress and anxiety, and transport you into a state of deep relaxation and inner stillness.

Leave feeling grounded yet uplifted – your body rejuvenated and your mind at peace.

Register

Drop-ins are welcome!

Sliding-scale pricing: $30 - $50.

A note regarding accessibility to all Sanctuary offerings:

Sanctuary has a range of scholarship options available. If the cost of participating is prohibitive, please email them at studio@yoga-sanctuary.com to learn more.

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Yoga & Sound Workshop
Mar
29

Yoga & Sound Workshop

  • Sanctuary, Thornes Marketplace, Third Floor (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Immerse yourself in this blissful workshop of movement and sound meditation. This 90-minute Yoga & Sound workshop combines a revitalizing yoga practice with the deeply relaxing and restorative benefits of sound meditation.

In the first 45 minutes, you'll flow through a nurturing sequence of yoga asana (postures) designed to release tension and cultivate mind-body awareness. The practice will be accessible for all levels, with many variations to honor your body.

The second half of the workshop will be devoted to a profoundly calming sound bath. As you rest in gentle seated or reclined postures, you'll bathe in the vibrations of singing bowls, chimes, and other sound meditation instruments. These resonant tones will help relax your nervous system, reduce stress and anxiety, and transport you into a state of deep relaxation and inner stillness.

Leave feeling grounded yet uplifted – your body rejuvenated and your mind at peace.

Register

Drop-ins are welcome!

Sliding-scale pricing: $30 - $50.

A note regarding accessibility to all Sanctuary offerings:

Sanctuary has a range of scholarship options available. If the cost of participating is prohibitive, please email them at studio@yoga-sanctuary.com to learn more.

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Queer & Trans Yoga: Focus on the Chakras
Oct
24

Queer & Trans Yoga: Focus on the Chakras

  • Sanctuary, Thornes Marketplace, Third Floor (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This 4-week series is designed especially for members of the LGBTQIA+ community who are looking to connect with their bodies and their breath in a supportive, community-oriented environment. This space aims to create a container where queer and trans folks can cultivate joy, a deeper relationship with their bodies, and a sense of connectedness to their yoga practice. All bodies, sizes, and abilities are welcome and celebrated.

In this special series, we will dedicate each class to an exploration of the chakras, or primary energy centers in the body. Each chakra is related to a color, a sound, a part of the body, an element, animals, and each has its own manifestation of balance or imbalance in the body, heart, and mind. By working through each chakra individually, we will seek to create balance on our mats and in our lives. This 4-week series in October is being offered in conjunction with a second 4-week series in November that will take us through all 7 chakras. We recommend signing up for both series!

  • October 3 - Fran - Root chakra

  • October 10 - Seb - Sacral chakra

  • October 17 - Fran - Manipura chakra

  • October 24 - Seb - Heart chakra

Each class will feature time for community and connection and a chakra-inspired physical asana practice, ending with gentle restorative movement.

Register

Drop-ins are welcome!

Thursdays, 7:00-8:30pm, October 3rd-24th (in-studio)

Sliding-scale series pricing: $80-130. Drop-in pass: $20-30.*

A note regarding accessibility to all Sanctuary offerings:

Sanctuary has a range of scholarship options available. If the cost of participating is prohibitive, please email them at studio@yoga-sanctuary.com to learn more.

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Yoga & Sound Workshop
Oct
19

Yoga & Sound Workshop

  • Sanctuary, Thornes Marketplace, Third Floor (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Immerse yourself in this blissful workshop of movement and sound meditation. This 90-minute Yoga & Sound workshop combines a revitalizing yoga practice with the deeply relaxing and restorative benefits of sound meditation.

In the first 45 minutes, you'll flow through a nurturing sequence of yoga asana (postures) designed to release tension and cultivate mind-body awareness. The practice will be accessible for all levels, with many variations to honor your body.

The second half of the workshop will be devoted to a profoundly calming sound meditation/sound bath. As you rest in gentle seated or reclined postures, you'll bathe in the vibrations of singing bowls, chimes, steel drums, and other sound meditation instruments. These resonant tones will help relax your nervous system, reduce stress and anxiety, and transport you into a state of deep relaxation and inner stillness.

Leave feeling grounded yet uplifted – your body rejuvenated and your mind at peace.

Register

Drop-ins are welcome!

Sliding-scale pricing: $30 - $50.

A note regarding accessibility to all Sanctuary offerings:

Sanctuary has a range of scholarship options available. If the cost of participating is prohibitive, please email them at studio@yoga-sanctuary.com to learn more.

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Queer & Trans Yoga: Focus on the Chakras
Oct
17

Queer & Trans Yoga: Focus on the Chakras

  • Sanctuary, Thornes Marketplace, Third Floor (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This 4-week series is designed especially for members of the LGBTQIA+ community who are looking to connect with their bodies and their breath in a supportive, community-oriented environment. This space aims to create a container where queer and trans folks can cultivate joy, a deeper relationship with their bodies, and a sense of connectedness to their yoga practice. All bodies, sizes, and abilities are welcome and celebrated.

In this special series, we will dedicate each class to an exploration of the chakras, or primary energy centers in the body. Each chakra is related to a color, a sound, a part of the body, an element, animals, and each has its own manifestation of balance or imbalance in the body, heart, and mind. By working through each chakra individually, we will seek to create balance on our mats and in our lives. This 4-week series in October is being offered in conjunction with a second 4-week series in November that will take us through all 7 chakras. We recommend signing up for both series!

  • October 3 - Fran - Root chakra

  • October 10 - Seb - Sacral chakra

  • October 17 - Fran - Manipura chakra

  • October 24 - Seb - Heart chakra

Each class will feature time for community and connection and a chakra-inspired physical asana practice, ending with gentle restorative movement.

Register

Drop-ins are welcome!

Thursdays, 7:00-8:30pm, October 3rd-24th (in-studio)

Sliding-scale series pricing: $80-130. Drop-in pass: $20-30.*

A note regarding accessibility to all Sanctuary offerings:

Sanctuary has a range of scholarship options available. If the cost of participating is prohibitive, please email them at studio@yoga-sanctuary.com to learn more.

View Event →
Queer & Trans Yoga: Focus on the Chakras
Oct
10

Queer & Trans Yoga: Focus on the Chakras

  • Sanctuary, Thornes Marketplace, Third Floor (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This 4-week series is designed especially for members of the LGBTQIA+ community who are looking to connect with their bodies and their breath in a supportive, community-oriented environment. This space aims to create a container where queer and trans folks can cultivate joy, a deeper relationship with their bodies, and a sense of connectedness to their yoga practice. All bodies, sizes, and abilities are welcome and celebrated.

In this special series, we will dedicate each class to an exploration of the chakras, or primary energy centers in the body. Each chakra is related to a color, a sound, a part of the body, an element, animals, and each has its own manifestation of balance or imbalance in the body, heart, and mind. By working through each chakra individually, we will seek to create balance on our mats and in our lives. This 4-week series in October is being offered in conjunction with a second 4-week series in November that will take us through all 7 chakras. We recommend signing up for both series!

  • October 3 - Fran - Root chakra

  • October 10 - Seb - Sacral chakra

  • October 17 - Fran - Manipura chakra

  • October 24 - Seb - Heart chakra

Each class will feature time for community and connection and a chakra-inspired physical asana practice, ending with gentle restorative movement.

Register

Drop-ins are welcome!

Thursdays, 7:00-8:30pm, October 3rd-24th (in-studio)

Sliding-scale series pricing: $80-130. Drop-in pass: $20-30.*

A note regarding accessibility to all Sanctuary offerings:

Sanctuary has a range of scholarship options available. If the cost of participating is prohibitive, please email them at studio@yoga-sanctuary.com to learn more.

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Gentle Yoga at Forbes Library
Oct
5

Gentle Yoga at Forbes Library

Join me at Forbes Library for a free gentle flow class!

My classes are for all experience levels. They’re designed to help you connect with your breath and align your mind, body, and spirit. You will explore a variety of yoga postures and breathing techniques, while also having the freedom to practice in a way that feels authentic to you. Her classes focus on a slower flow and are often accompanied by calming music. By the end of the class, you should feel more grounded and centered, with a deeper connection to yourself. 

10:15-11:15am on the Forbes lawn (weather permitting) 

Please bring:

  • A yoga mat (If you do not have a yoga mat, we will have one on hand for you to borrow)

  • Water

  • Sun protectant

Register

This is a FREE offering. Drop-ins are welcome!

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Queer & Trans Yoga: Focus on the Chakras
Oct
3

Queer & Trans Yoga: Focus on the Chakras

  • Sanctuary, Thornes Marketplace, Third Floor (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This 4-week series is designed especially for members of the LGBTQIA+ community who are looking to connect with their bodies and their breath in a supportive, community-oriented environment. This space aims to create a container where queer and trans folks can cultivate joy, a deeper relationship with their bodies, and a sense of connectedness to their yoga practice. All bodies, sizes, and abilities are welcome and celebrated.

In this special series, we will dedicate each class to an exploration of the chakras, or primary energy centers in the body. Each chakra is related to a color, a sound, a part of the body, an element, animals, and each has its own manifestation of balance or imbalance in the body, heart, and mind. By working through each chakra individually, we will seek to create balance on our mats and in our lives. This 4-week series in October is being offered in conjunction with a second 4-week series in November that will take us through all 7 chakras. We recommend signing up for both series!

  • October 3 - Fran - Root chakra

  • October 10 - Seb - Sacral chakra

  • October 17 - Fran - Manipura chakra

  • October 24 - Seb - Heart chakra

Each class will feature time for community and connection and a chakra-inspired physical asana practice, ending with gentle restorative movement.

Register

Drop-ins are welcome!

Thursdays, 7:00-8:30pm, October 3rd-24th (in-studio)

Sliding-scale series pricing: $80-130. Drop-in pass: $20-30.*

A note regarding accessibility to all Sanctuary offerings:

Sanctuary has a range of scholarship options available. If the cost of participating is prohibitive, please email them at studio@yoga-sanctuary.com to learn more.

View Event →
Yoga & Sound Workshop
Sep
28

Yoga & Sound Workshop

  • Sanctuary, Thornes Marketplace, Third Floor (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Immerse yourself in this blissful workshop of movement and sound meditation. This 90-minute Yoga & Sound workshop combines a revitalizing yoga practice with the deeply relaxing and restorative benefits of sound meditation.

In the first 45 minutes, you'll flow through a nurturing sequence of yoga asana (postures) designed to release tension and cultivate mind-body awareness. The practice will be accessible for all levels, with many variations to honor your body.

The second half of the workshop will be devoted to a profoundly calming sound meditation/sound bath. As you rest in gentle seated or reclined postures, you'll bathe in the vibrations of singing bowls, chimes, steel drums, and other sound meditation instruments. These resonant tones will help relax your nervous system, reduce stress and anxiety, and transport you into a state of deep relaxation and inner stillness.

Leave feeling grounded yet uplifted – your body rejuvenated and your mind at peace.

Register

Drop-ins are welcome!

Sliding-scale pricing: $30 - $50.

A note regarding accessibility to all Sanctuary offerings:

Sanctuary has a range of scholarship options available. If the cost of participating is prohibitive, please email them at studio@yoga-sanctuary.com to learn more.

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Gentle Yoga at Forbes Library
Sep
14

Gentle Yoga at Forbes Library

Join me at Forbes Library for a free gentle flow class! 

My classes are for all experience levels. They’re designed to help you connect with your breath and align your mind, body, and spirit. You will explore a variety of yoga postures and breathing techniques, while also having the freedom to practice in a way that feels authentic to you. Her classes focus on a slower flow and are often accompanied by calming music. By the end of the class, you should feel more grounded and centered, with a deeper connection to yourself. 

10:15-11:15am on the Forbes lawn (weather permitting) 

Please bring:

  • A yoga mat (If you do not have a yoga mat, we will have one on hand for you to borrow)

  • Water

  • Sun protectant

Register

This is a FREE offering. Drop-ins are welcome!

View Event →
Yoga & Sound Workshop
Aug
24

Yoga & Sound Workshop

  • Sanctuary, Thornes Marketplace, Third Floor (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Immerse yourself in this blissful workshop of movement and sound meditation. This 90-minute Yoga & Sound workshop combines a revitalizing yoga practice with the deeply relaxing and restorative benefits of sound meditation.

In the first 45 minutes, you'll flow through a nurturing sequence of yoga asana (postures) designed to release tension and cultivate mind-body awareness. The practice will be accessible for all levels, with many variations to honor your body.

The second half of the workshop will be devoted to a profoundly calming sound meditation/sound bath. As you rest in gentle seated or reclined postures, you'll bathe in the vibrations of singing bowls, chimes, steel drums, and other sound meditation instruments. These resonant tones will help relax your nervous system, reduce stress and anxiety, and transport you into a state of deep relaxation and inner stillness.

Leave feeling grounded yet uplifted – your body rejuvenated and your mind at peace.

Register

Drop-ins are welcome!

Sliding-scale pricing: $30 - $50.

A note regarding accessibility to all Sanctuary offerings:

Sanctuary has a range of scholarship options available. If the cost of participating is prohibitive, please email them at studio@yoga-sanctuary.com to learn more.

View Event →
Yoga & Sound Workshop
Aug
10

Yoga & Sound Workshop

  • Sanctuary, Thornes Marketplace, Third Floor (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Immerse yourself in this blissful workshop of movement and sound meditation. This 90-minute Yoga & Sound workshop combines a revitalizing yoga practice with the deeply relaxing and restorative benefits of sound meditation.

In the first 45 minutes, you'll flow through a nurturing sequence of yoga asana (postures) designed to release tension and cultivate mind-body awareness. The practice will be accessible for all levels, with many variations to honor your body.

The second half of the workshop will be devoted to a profoundly calming sound meditation/sound bath. As you rest in gentle seated or reclined postures, you'll bathe in the vibrations of singing bowls, chimes, steel drums, and other sound meditation instruments. These resonant tones will help relax your nervous system, reduce stress and anxiety, and transport you into a state of deep relaxation and inner stillness.

Leave feeling grounded yet uplifted – your body rejuvenated and your mind at peace.

Register

Drop-ins are welcome!

Sliding-scale pricing: $30 - $50.

A note regarding accessibility to all Sanctuary offerings:

Sanctuary has a range of scholarship options available. If the cost of participating is prohibitive, please email them at studio@yoga-sanctuary.com to learn more.

View Event →
Gentle Yoga at Forbes Library
Aug
3

Gentle Yoga at Forbes Library

Join Sanctuary yoga instructor Fran Astino at Forbes Library for a free gentle flow class on the first Saturday of each month this Summer! 

Fran’s classes are for all experience levels. They’re designed to help you connect with your breath and align your mind, body, and spirit. You will explore a variety of yoga postures and breathing techniques, while also having the freedom to practice in a way that feels authentic to you. Her classes focus on a slower flow and are often accompanied by calming music. By the end of the class, you should feel more grounded and centered, with a deeper connection to yourself. 

10:15-11:15am on the Forbes lawn (weather permitting) 

Register

This is a FREE offering. Drop-ins are welcome!

View Event →
Yoga & Sound Workshop
Jul
27

Yoga & Sound Workshop

  • Sanctuary, Thornes Marketplace, Third Floor (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Immerse yourself in this blissful workshop of movement and sound meditation. This 90-minute Yoga & Sound workshop combines a revitalizing yoga practice with the deeply relaxing and restorative benefits of sound meditation.

In the first 45 minutes, you'll flow through a nurturing sequence of yoga asana (postures) designed to release tension and cultivate mind-body awareness. The practice will be accessible for all levels, with many variations to honor your body.

The second half of the workshop will be devoted to a profoundly calming sound meditation/sound bath. As you rest in gentle seated or reclined postures, you'll bathe in the vibrations of singing bowls, chimes, steel drums, and other sound meditation instruments. These resonant tones will help relax your nervous system, reduce stress and anxiety, and transport you into a state of deep relaxation and inner stillness.

Leave feeling grounded yet uplifted – your body rejuvenated and your mind at peace.

Register

Drop-ins are welcome!

Sliding-scale pricing: $30 - $50.

A note regarding accessibility to all Sanctuary offerings:

Sanctuary has a range of scholarship options available. If the cost of participating is prohibitive, please email them at studio@yoga-sanctuary.com to learn more.

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Queer & Trans Yoga with Sebastian Merrill & Fran Astino
Jul
18

Queer & Trans Yoga with Sebastian Merrill & Fran Astino

  • Sanctuary, Thornes Marketplace, Third Floor (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This 6-week series is designed especially for members of the LGBTQIA+ community who are looking to connect with their bodies and their breath in a supportive, community-oriented environment. This space aims to create a container where queer and trans folks can cultivate joy, a deeper relationship with their bodies, and a sense of connectedness to their yoga practice.

Each class will feature time for community and connection and an alignment-focused physical asana practice, ending with gentle restorative movement. Sebastian and Fran will be sharing the teaching role for this series, each bringing their unique voice and skills to this special space.

A certified Accessible Yoga Teacher, Sebastian has been teaching Queer & Trans Yoga with skill and care since 2018. His teaching is gender-affirming, body-positive, and consent-oriented. All bodies, sizes, and abilities are welcome and celebrated.

Fran’s yoga teaching style is a testament to the belief that everyone deserves a space to explore and celebrate their unique identities. She finds it most important to foster an environment where yoga not only nurtures the body but aligns with principles of equity and justice. She has spent years studying to learn more about the needs of marginalized communities within the yoga space and has made it her mission to ensure that she creates as safe a space as possible for BIPOC, trans, and gender diverse folks.

Register

Drop-ins are welcome!

(To register for an individual class in this series, you must first use the button below to purchase a drop-in pass, then click on the “REGISTER FOR THE SERIES” button. From there, you can click on the specific date on which you’d like to join us.)

Sliding-scale series pricing: $120 - $180. Drop-in pass: $20 - $30.

A note regarding accessibility to all Sanctuary offerings:

Sanctuary has a range of scholarship options available. If the cost of participating is prohibitive, please email them at studio@yoga-sanctuary.com to learn more.

View Event →
Yoga & Sound Workshop
Jul
6

Yoga & Sound Workshop

  • Sanctuary, Thornes Marketplace, Third Floor (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Immerse yourself in this blissful workshop of movement and sound meditation. This 90-minute Yoga & Sound workshop combines a revitalizing yoga practice with the deeply relaxing and restorative benefits of sound meditation.

In the first 45 minutes, you'll flow through a nurturing sequence of yoga asana (postures) designed to release tension and cultivate mind-body awareness. The practice will be accessible for all levels, with many variations to honor your body.

The second half of the workshop will be devoted to a profoundly calming sound meditation/sound bath. As you rest in gentle seated or reclined postures, you'll bathe in the vibrations of singing bowls, chimes, steel drums, and other sound meditation instruments. These resonant tones will help relax your nervous system, reduce stress and anxiety, and transport you into a state of deep relaxation and inner stillness.

Leave feeling grounded yet uplifted – your body rejuvenated and your mind at peace.

Register

Drop-ins are welcome!

Sliding-scale pricing: $30 - $50.

A note regarding accessibility to all Sanctuary offerings:

Sanctuary has a range of scholarship options available. If the cost of participating is prohibitive, please email them at studio@yoga-sanctuary.com to learn more.

View Event →
Gentle Yoga at Forbes Library
Jul
6

Gentle Yoga at Forbes Library

Join Sanctuary yoga instructor Fran Astino at Forbes Library for a free gentle flow class on the first Saturday of each month this Summer! 

Fran’s classes are for all experience levels. They’re designed to help you connect with your breath and align your mind, body, and spirit. You will explore a variety of yoga postures and breathing techniques, while also having the freedom to practice in a way that feels authentic to you. Her classes focus on a slower flow and are often accompanied by calming music. By the end of the class, you should feel more grounded and centered, with a deeper connection to yourself. 

10:15-11:15am on the Forbes lawn (weather permitting) 

Register

This is a FREE offering. Drop-ins are welcome!

View Event →
Queer & Trans Yoga with Sebastian Merrill & Fran Astino
Jun
27

Queer & Trans Yoga with Sebastian Merrill & Fran Astino

  • Sanctuary, Thornes Marketplace, Third Floor (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This 6-week series is designed especially for members of the LGBTQIA+ community who are looking to connect with their bodies and their breath in a supportive, community-oriented environment. This space aims to create a container where queer and trans folks can cultivate joy, a deeper relationship with their bodies, and a sense of connectedness to their yoga practice.

Each class will feature time for community and connection and an alignment-focused physical asana practice, ending with gentle restorative movement. Sebastian and Fran will be sharing the teaching role for this series, each bringing their unique voice and skills to this special space.

A certified Accessible Yoga Teacher, Sebastian has been teaching Queer & Trans Yoga with skill and care since 2018. His teaching is gender-affirming, body-positive, and consent-oriented. All bodies, sizes, and abilities are welcome and celebrated.

Fran’s yoga teaching style is a testament to the belief that everyone deserves a space to explore and celebrate their unique identities. She finds it most important to foster an environment where yoga not only nurtures the body but aligns with principles of equity and justice. She has spent years studying to learn more about the needs of marginalized communities within the yoga space and has made it her mission to ensure that she creates as safe a space as possible for BIPOC, trans, and gender diverse folks.

Register

Drop-ins are welcome!

(To register for an individual class in this series, you must first use the button below to purchase a drop-in pass, then click on the “REGISTER FOR THE SERIES” button. From there, you can click on the specific date on which you’d like to join us.)

Sliding-scale series pricing: $120 - $180. Drop-in pass: $20 - $30.

A note regarding accessibility to all Sanctuary offerings:

Sanctuary has a range of scholarship options available. If the cost of participating is prohibitive, please email them at studio@yoga-sanctuary.com to learn more.

View Event →
Queer & Trans Yoga with Sebastian Merrill & Fran Astino
Jun
20

Queer & Trans Yoga with Sebastian Merrill & Fran Astino

  • Sanctuary, Thornes Marketplace, Third Floor (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This 6-week series is designed especially for members of the LGBTQIA+ community who are looking to connect with their bodies and their breath in a supportive, community-oriented environment. This space aims to create a container where queer and trans folks can cultivate joy, a deeper relationship with their bodies, and a sense of connectedness to their yoga practice.

Each class will feature time for community and connection and an alignment-focused physical asana practice, ending with gentle restorative movement. Sebastian and Fran will be sharing the teaching role for this series, each bringing their unique voice and skills to this special space.

A certified Accessible Yoga Teacher, Sebastian has been teaching Queer & Trans Yoga with skill and care since 2018. His teaching is gender-affirming, body-positive, and consent-oriented. All bodies, sizes, and abilities are welcome and celebrated.

Fran’s yoga teaching style is a testament to the belief that everyone deserves a space to explore and celebrate their unique identities. She finds it most important to foster an environment where yoga not only nurtures the body but aligns with principles of equity and justice. She has spent years studying to learn more about the needs of marginalized communities within the yoga space and has made it her mission to ensure that she creates as safe a space as possible for BIPOC, trans, and gender diverse folks.

Register

Drop-ins are welcome!

(To register for an individual class in this series, you must first use the button below to purchase a drop-in pass, then click on the “REGISTER FOR THE SERIES” button. From there, you can click on the specific date on which you’d like to join us.)

Sliding-scale series pricing: $120 - $180. Drop-in pass: $20 - $30.

A note regarding accessibility to all Sanctuary offerings:

Sanctuary has a range of scholarship options available. If the cost of participating is prohibitive, please email them at studio@yoga-sanctuary.com to learn more.

View Event →
Gentle Yoga at Forbes Library
Jun
1

Gentle Yoga at Forbes Library

Join Sanctuary yoga instructor Fran Astino at Forbes Library for a free gentle flow class on the first Saturday of each month this Summer! 

Fran’s classes are for all experience levels. They’re designed to help you connect with your breath and align your mind, body, and spirit. You will explore a variety of yoga postures and breathing techniques, while also having the freedom to practice in a way that feels authentic to you. Her classes focus on a slower flow and are often accompanied by calming music. By the end of the class, you should feel more grounded and centered, with a deeper connection to yourself. 

10:15-11:15am on the Forbes lawn (weather permitting) 

Register

This is a FREE offering. Drop-ins are welcome!

View Event →