Join Flo Sheffield for a workshop that dives deep into the Ashtanga Primary series. We will start with a brief discussion about the practice and its history, as well as basics of the primary series specifically. Class will then move into the asana, physical practice where you will then be guided through the entire primary series; stopping along the way to explore and break down some of the elusive poses. Of course making these poses not so elusive!

Meet Flo:

"I believe strongly in the power of yoga. After trauma I found myself seeking for ways to heal. I initially started my yoga practice with vinyasa and eventually found my way to Ashtanga Yoga.

I have had an on-again off-again relationship with Ashtanga Yoga since 2007. The practice forced me to see things about myself I wasn't entirely ready to see. I wasn't ready when Ashtanga initially showed up in my life; and I would bounce between Vinyasa classes and Ashtanga classes for many years until Taylor Hunt's workshop. During this time I was struggling with getting and staying Sober. After multiple relapses I made the decision to do whatever it took to get Sober and that included building an Ashtanga Practice. During this time I gained so much clarity and focus, as well as a healthier body and mind. I slowly changed the course of my life; literally Ashtanga Yoga saved my life.

I have continued to study and practice with Taylor multiple times a year to ensure continued growth on and off my mat. I have completed multiple Ashtanga intensives, workshops and attended the 1st Ashtanga & Addiction Forum under Taylor's teaching; and I am incredibly grateful for his guidance through Ashtanga and sobriety. I also completed an apprenticeship with Balance Yoga during 2016-2018 to learn how to teach in a Mysore setting and taught as part of the Mysore program during this time. I have branched out to create our own Ashtanga community on the south side of Atlanta and it is a beautiful growing community.

I have also studied with senior ashtanga teachers: Shartha Jois Tour 2016, Tim Feldmann, Kino MacGregor, David Keil, David Swenson, David Garrigues, David Robson, Laruga Glaser.

My hope is to help others through the combined power of Ashtanga and recovery."

Some vinyasa experience is suggested.

Postures can and will be modified for injuries and limitations.

Bring: yourself, mat and a positive mind and enthusiasm!

The divine feminine is alive within every being on this planet. It holds the powerful & transformational energies of birth, creation, love, and transformation. It is this wisdom that guides us into a graceful existence of fluidity, embracing life’s inevitable cyclical nature, and embodying the true meaning of unconditional love. This workshop series will help you to unlock, unblock, and unleash the divine feminine within through mantra, chanting, mudras, yoga, breathwork, and meditation. And on top of all of that, Alee will offer stories, history, and lessons we learn from the goddesses: Shakti, Durga, Kali, Saraswati (and more). Come with an open mind, leave with an expanded heart!

What you’ll receive:

- 3 workshops (choose your adventure- take one or all three)

- In depth discussion of a goddess and the energy she represents, which is already within you. We’ll dive into symbolism, history, legend, and more.

- A mudra, chant, meditation, and yoga sequence for each specific goddess energy

- Ways to incorporate each divine feminine quality into your own life via journal prompts, activity suggestions, & breathwork

March 8th, April 5th, & May 3rd

$40 per workshop or $100 for all 3! Space is limited.

The Choice for Change

A Samskara and Myofascial Roll & Release Class

In this workshop we will combine the work to observe our samskaras, aka our habits, (a seven step process!) and follow-up physically by rolling and releasing this energy through the use of therapy balls and restorative yoga. For those looking to shift and open to new grooves & opportunities- this is it! This workshop is also a perfect follow-up if you've taken other myofascial release classes.

In this workshop, we will move beyond the Asana by diving into the rich philosophy of this ancient practice. The yoga poses are only one tiny piece to the vast puzzle of living a whole and full life. Alee will guide you through the wisdom of LIVING a yogic life by offering the wisdom of the guiding principles of connected living.

You will learn:
- the 5 yamas (external ethics)
- the 5 Niyamas (personal practices)
- How to incorporate these into our daily lives in a very real and approachable way

There is no movement in class, but dress comfortably.

A regular yoga practice can vastly improve your physical and mental health, helping you to increase flexibility and strength, improve your immunity, reduce discomfort and pain, find peace of mind, and so much more!

This workshop gives you the opportunity to ask the big questions as you move slowly and safely into several core postures. Learn how props and modifications can personalize your experience, giving you the confidence to support your body's needs in group classes.

Don't let fear, doubt, or misunderstanding prevent you from feeling the transformational benefitsof yoga!

Come try Kid's Yoga with Just Breathe and Jamie Simon Castaño!
January 5th, 1pm-2:30pm
Ages 5+, $20 per child

Pre-registration required, class size is limited. For more info on Kid’s Yoga please visit: https://www.riverflowyogacolumbus.com/kids-yoga

Yin Yoga was originally developed to help us sit and Be in our bodies during meditation (but so too during our day). Although some consider this a "passive" practice, it is very much an active journey- a journey into the MAGIC DARK where old stories, patterns and habits reside & linger in our energetic bodies. Join Toni as we go deeper (and longer) into connective tissues, muscles and fascia (you know I love some fascia work!) in this practice.

Please come with your mat and dressed to move comfortably.

Yin Yoga: Into the Magic Dark
With Toni Lum, E-RYT200
Friday, Dec 6, 6pm-7:30pm | $30

Yoga nidra, or "yogic sleep", is a state of consciousness between waking and sleeping. It is a state in which the body is completely relaxed, but increasingly aware of the inner world by following a set of verbal instructions. Think of our Restore classes, but at an even deeper level of detail and relaxation! Plus: Sound Bath to end and guide you deeper into savasana. The ultimate gift during a crazy time of year to REcenter and REmember the inner light within.

Although no asana/movement involved, please arrive in comfortable clothing.

Led by Alee Morrison Link, E-RYT500 | $40

Our asana practice serves as a way for the body to breathe deeper and create even more awareness into our energetic body. So while arm balances may seem "fancy" or out of reach, know that there is no limit to YOUR edge. We can ALL do arm balances- with the right support! Join Toni as we push pass boundaries and learn how to incorporate arm balances into our "flow" and our daily group practice. 

Sunday, October 13th, 2pm-4pm | $30

Join Alee for an indepth look to a foundational meditation practice. Receive information on how to get started, how to build your practice, and learn why this is truly a necessary skill to own your day- and hence own your life!

This "alignment based" workshop is beneficial for those new to meditation and those with a well established practice.

Myofascial Release Class for the Upper back, Shoulders and Neck

With the return of back-to-school & the Fall routine, we invite you to join Toni Lum, E-RYT 200, for a upper back myofascial release class. Dive deeper into the 4th & 5th chakras using therapy balls specifically placed to relieve and liberate muscle tension, ache, and dense energy. For those tied to the computer or experiencing "phone neck" this is for you! Time to release, renew and remember how your body is beautifully designed.

$30 for those who already own therapy balls (2 balls with tote)

$40 for those who need to purchase therapy balls (*This price includes discount for purchase of balls. Normally sold for $15)

SOUND SESSION with Tea Roman
Sound guided meditation utilizing Tibetan bowls, didgeridoo and Zen shakuhach!

Tea Roman, RYT 200, joins River Flow Yoga for an evening of sound bath meditation. Rooted in an ancient approach to sound, you will be guided through a combination of gentle restorative yoga incorporating powerful Tibetan Bowl frequencies and accompanied transcending vibrations of the digeridoo and flute. This is a beautiful, healing practice where ALL are encouraged to join. Truly an experience you do not want to miss!

Tea Roman began his journey in sound, meditation and yoga at a young age, through the crystal sound healing practices of his grandmother - an advanced Kundalini Yogi. From that point, his path took him around the world, studying the roots of these ancient sciences. His training includes studies in Rotterdam, Netherlands with the world renowned bamboo flautist Hariprasad Chaurasia. Tea then under went rigorous Indian Classical Music training while living in Chinmaya Ashram - Kolvan, India. Now, his Suizen (blowing meditations) recordings are respected around the world by some of the most advance Zen Meditation practitioners. Not limited to the practice of meditation and sound, Tea also has an advance knowledge of yogic practice, having completed his teacher training in the birthplace of yoga - Rishikesh, India. During a stay in the Himalayan area of Dharamshala, Tea was given some of the most powerful '9-Metal' singing bowls available. These bowls are one of the key elements of his workshops. Coming full circle with his in depth, practical, scientific and metaphysical knowledge of sound, meditation and yoga; Tea has developed a holistic practice that provides one of the purest experiences of enlightenment and consciousness available in the Western World.

We are honored to host Tea and hope you can join us for this magical evening. Namaste!

Illuminate Your Energy House: A Chakra Cleansing Workshop

Sunday, April 28th, 2pm-4pm. $40
With Toni Lum, E-RYT 200

Our thinking and our health are inextricably linked with the flow of energy through the chakras. When they are open and free, we literally vibrate higher! Where they are blocked you can bet there's sickness. Join Toni Lum, E-RYT 200, to iLUMinate your chakras through movement and meditation that take us through the 7 main points. Confused on what and where your chakras are? Don't worry, we'll be breaking it down!*

*I'm ESPECIALLY excited to share a meditation that involves a mantra designed for the 7 chakras which NO JOKE leaves me buzzzing (3 z's!).

Please come prepared to move. Mats are available for your use!

Ashtanga: The Tradition

Join Abi Lynne Wright, E-RYT 200, for a (re)introduction of the Ashtanga Yoga practice. We'll take this in 2 parts:

The Foundations of the practice: Chat about the Ashtanga Yoga practice and history as taught by Pattahbi Jois, talk about the benefits and method of Ashtanga, and work through some of the signature movements and poses though the lens of the Tristana Method (breath, asana and pranayama).

Primary Series Breakdown: In part two we will move through the poses of the Primary Series of Ashtanga Yoga. We will break down the elements of each pose (through Half-Primary), go over alignment, adjustments, and some tips for working the poses on your own, and talk about how each pose builds on each other and prepares you for what's to come.

Definitely come prepared to move, to shine, to burn brightly!

Abi Lynne Yoga (E-RYT 200 is an Ashtanga Yoga teacher based out of Columbus, Ohio where she studies closely with Authorized Level II teacher, Taylor Hunt at Ashtanga Yoga Columbus. Since beginning her practice with Ashtanga in 2015, she has taught Mysore in Chattanooga, TN at Yoga Landing, apprenticed and assisted Taylor at AYC and led the evening Mysore program. She also teaches weekly classes at Columbus Public Health with the Trini Foundation to help bring yoga to students in recovery. In August 2018, she made her first trip to Mysore India to study with R. Sharath Jois at KPJAYI and hopes to make yearly trips to deepen her studies. She has also had the opportunity to study with other authorized teachers of the Ashtanga method: Krista Shirley, Harmony Slater, Tim Feldmann and David Robson. She currently practices through the Third Series or Advanced A in Ashtanga Yoga.

Radiance: Claim Your Glow from the Inside Out

A Kundalini and Skin Care Workshop

With Julia Dunbar, RYT 200. Sunday, April 14th, 1pm-3:30pm

"Our Radiant Body quietly communicates who we are before any word is spoken. When it is strong, we are filled with natural contentment and self-confidence that projects a calm presence, without the need for dominance over anyone or anything."

-Yogi Bhajan

Join Julia for an afternoon of RADIANCE. We will focus on amplifying our auras and projecting our radiant beauty through breathwork, mudras and mantras! Ending the workshop with knowledge on how important what we put on our bodies affects our glow and all around well-being and skin.

FIRST half of workshop: The Kundalini method using breathwork, mudras, and mantras.

SECOND half of workshop: The magic of oils crafted (and reiki charged!) by Julia for both face and body.

Julia masterfully crafts her own reiki charged face and body oils. Using only ancient oils that have been used for centuries, naturally sourced from the Earth to help our skin heal and glow. We will talk all things skincare— dry brushing, cold showers...

Julia created Georgia May Healing as a platform to share her passions to help people cleanse and elevate their mind, body, and spirit through yoga, skincare, and all things holistic. Georgia May Healing's skincare goal is to harness these valued gifts of nature in formulas that repair and restore the delicate balance needed for healthy skin and hair. Julia trained with Pranic Soul RYT 200 hour in Kundalini, Ashtanga, and Vinyasa. Julia feels a calling to help individuals grow, conquer, and overcome obstacles. Helping guide her students to turn challenges into opportunities and find inner peace that can only be achieved by activating the joy and love that comes from within all of us. 

Sat nam!

Set Yourself Free: Awaken to Your Dharma, A Samskara Workshop

Enough. Enough of the old, negative patterning. It is time to set yourself free! Alee Morrison Link, E-RYT 500, will guide us through the 7 steps to release negative samskaras (habits) while strengthening our positive ones. We'll speak of dharmas (your purpose) and move together through a flow designed specifically for release (hello psoas major!). If you've been feeling stuck or uncertain this is for YOU. It is time for a shift. It is time to transform!

"In the Beginner's mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert's there are few." Shunryu Suzuki

A Beginner's Workshop with Toni. 
Sunday, March 10th, 2PM-3.30PM | $30

In this workshop we return to the magic of what it means to breathe victoriously, to stand like a mountain, to lengthen our spine like a downward-facing dog. 

Perfect for the newest of yogis or those who are looking for a refresher!

Please wear comfortable clothing you can move in. Bring your yoga mat, or borrow a studio mat! All are welcome to join.

New Moon Ceremony
The Power of Manifestation

The New Moon lies in the dreamy sign of Pisces, aligning perfectly with the intention of manifestation. Join Alee Link, co-founder of MoonLit Tribe, for an evening on how to craft a new moon ceremony, receive specifics on THIS Pisces new moon, and end the evening with a dreamy, floaty Sound Bath. Truly a DIVINE evening!

There is no movement in this class, but we suggest you arrive in comfortable clothing that you can sit and lie comfortably in.

Ignite a new fiery passion in your practice with Alee’s Alignment Labs. These labs will peel away the layers and fluff of the poses in order to get down to the root of each asana. Expect detailed alignment adjustments and cues that will seriously change your practice!

Arm Balances are beautiful ways to test our limits and explore our edges. With directed energy and good intention, you will be amazed at what your body can do! These labs are for students hoping to deepen their ESTABLISHED practice. The labs will be small and intimate so each student will receive loads of attention and hands-on adjustments, while having plenty of space for questions.

With Alee Link, E-RYT 500
Sunday, February 10th, 2pm-4pm
$40

We're talking Astrology 101: The sun, moon, stars and how YOU, the individual, falls into this magical, cosmic puzzle. No movement in this workshop, we're going deeep (3 e's!) into discussion! Light snacks and bubbly to follow.

Led by Yoga Mama, Alee Link, E-RYT 500
January 25, 6PM-8PM

Myofascial Release Class: I have the power to bring healing to my body

With Toni Lum

Sunday, OCT 21

2pm-4pm | $40

Fascia! What is it? Where is it? What is its role in the body?! Join Toni for a myofascia release class using therapy balls.

There's a TON of talk out there on fascia right now, but basically: fascia is a web of tissue that surrounds your muscles, tendons, ligaments, organs... And literally connects the bottoms of your feet to the top of your head. This network sends and receives messages throughout the body, and goes hand in hand with the channels, or nadis, of your body. Just as yoga, massage, and meditation help to relax and open the body, myofascial release therapy can bring healing and allow prana to flow.

In this workshop you will:
-Talk about your fascia network. 
-"Roll" through a fascia class to work deeply into your areas of injury or pain.
-Receive your very own Yoga Tune Up Therapy Balls.
-Leave with tools to prevent injury given your lifestyle habits. 
-Feel as though you just received a massage!

Please come prepared to move in comfortable, breathable clothing. Yoga mat and water suggested. This class is BEAUTIFUL for bodies that are tight, sore, and need a little love. I can't wait to share "ball class" with you all!

The energy of the New Moon encourages us to plant the seeds we want to see blossom in our lives. The fact that the energy of the moon is powerful enough to literally move the mighty ocean is something to take note of. We, too, can use the energies of the lunar phases in our lives to bring about great change. When we sync our lives to the lunar cycle, we are setting ourselves up for pure magic. We begin to realize that we have the power within to manifest the life of our dreams. 

What You'll Learn:
-Lunation 101
-Power of Sankalpa
-How to recreate your own New Moon Ceremony at home

What You'll Receive:
-Vinyasa Class designed to unleash your passion, get creative juices flowing, and build your confidence to manifest the life of your dreams
-New Moon Ceremony with fellow Yogis
-New Moon Guided Meditation

We look foreword to sharing this beautiful energy and ceremony with you all. Transformation is coming! Are you ready?

Prepare to awaken to the healing world of balancing energy through your chakras! Learn the chakra system in an extremely approachable way in order to LIVE with this knowledge. Alee doesn't believe in memorization, her technique of teaching the chakra system brings the student into a deep UNDERSTANDING and awareness of this life-changing wisdom. 
 

In this workshop you will:
- Learn ways to incorporate chakra balancing techniques on and off the mat
- Flow through a chakra specific asana practice
- Receive a chakra cleansing meditation

Ignite a new, fiery passion in your practice with Alee's Alignment Labs. These labs will peel away the layers and fluff of the poses in order to get down to the root of each asana and transition. Expect detailed alignments and cues that will seriously change your practice.

Learn how to FALL IN LOVE with backbends! Many of us blame injury, hurt, pain (old relationships?!) on why we can't do
backbends, but when we learn to open the heart with powerful alignment technique pure magic unfolds! These labs
are for students hoping to deepen their ESTABLISHED practice. The labs will be small and intimate so each student willreceive loads of attention and hands-on adjustments, while having plenty of space for questions.

Mindfulness is the basic human ability to calm our mind and become more aware of what we’re truly feeling and doing in the present moment. Anyone can achieve this mindful state naturally or through simple meditations, and the benefits of doing so include: reduce stress, improve concentration, increase happiness and kindness, slow aging, gain creative insights, and show more compassion for others and our selves.

Although a mindful meditation practice can be simple, it is not necessarily easy. In this workshop, we will:
Learn Somatic (Body) Awareness
Expose Meditation Myths
Troubleshoot Common Issues
Practice Several Meditation Styles
 

Known as the sister science to yoga, Ayurveda (the Knowledge of Life) is a system dedicated to helping you live the healthiest life possible, given your specific makeup (Prakriti). Originated in India, this wisdom has been practiced for thousands of years and is still alive, vibrant, and essential today. Ayurveda is based around the principles of the five elements we experience in our lives everyday: fire, air, space, earth, and water. 

These elements make up our bodies, our environment, and everything that has life; so, understanding the essence of the 5 elements, how to work with them, and how to balance their existence in your life will truly bring great transformation in your health and spiritual journeys. 

This sacred knowledge will bring you into a greater realization of who you are and how to remain balanced during the cycles in life.

Join Alee Link, 500 E-RYT for a 2 hour workshop, which will include loads of important information along with an Ayurvedic-inspired yoga practice and mediation.

Don't let this allergy season put your mind in a fog!
Let Charlotte and Candi show you exactly how easy
it is to swap out the pill bottle for a custom kit of
essential oils, which you'll use to decrease and even
prevent allergic symptoms without undesirable
side effects!
Starting with a detoxifying all-levels yoga flow, we'll
pair specific oils to specific postures. Then we'll
discuss everything you will need to improve your
and your family's chances of avoiding the seasonal
headaches and sniffles. You'll learn all about the
purity and potency of Doterra essential oils and
how they enter our bodies to achieve desirable
effects. There 's plenty of opportunities to ask
questions and get the answers you've been
searching for!
Everyone who attends will take home oil samples
paired with a daily ritual to help you breathe easy in
the comfort of your own home!
Please join us, and let's do a little "spring cleaning"
from the inside-out, helping to boost your immune
system and clear out the crud!

Cost: $40