Upcoming Workshops:

Practicing alongside one’s peers, you may see an interesting use of a prop or way of doing a pose. You may be moved to experiment with what you see and get involved, practicing with others. It’s also an opportunity to practice in the space where so much positive work has taken place. At Jewel Yoga, we’ve been practicing in this space for over 25 years!

Show up any time after 1:00. Arrive with a plan or just see how it goes. Use this time to work with props you don’t have at home like the trestle, the viparita dandasana bench or the ropes.

Open to current Level 2 and Level 3 students who have a regular home practice. Participants are expected to be aware of their own capacities and take responsibility for their own safety while practicing.

Jewel Yoga is proud to offer a very special opportunity to study in person with Rebecca Lerner, a well-loved, dynamic teacher who unfailingly brings new and illuminative ways of practicing the asanas. Through work in asana and pranayama, students will be guided through the interplay that exists between these three essential yogic principles: practice, reflection and devotion.

This is a wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in a fun and challenging weekend of yoga with a very warm and insightful teacher. Under Rebecca’s expert guidance, students gain inspiration and confidence to take their practice to a new level. Practical yoga philosophy will be shared within each class.

By exploring the common threads and intricacies of the poses, as well as their stillness and depth, we find ourselves touching the heart of Iyengar Yoga. We invite you to explore the yogic path of transformation and experience the richness this great lineage of yoga has to offer.

Rebecca is an IYNAUS assessor, committee member and a mentor to many.  A devoted practitioner since the late ’70s, Rebecca is co- director of the Iyengar Yoga program at  the Center for Well-Being in central PA. She continues to teach on-line and in-person classes and conducts workshops nationally. Her expertise is the ability to guide her students deeply into the poses in a fresh, insightful and meaningful way. She has a compassionate and dynamic teaching style that brings each student a heightened yogic experience through the practice and application of asana, pranayama and philosophy within each class. Since 2020 Rebecca studies regularly with Abhijata and Prashantji Iyengar through their on-line weekly classes.

Friday, November 14
4:00 – 6:00 pm

Saturday, November 15
10:00 am – 1:00 pm  &  4:00 – 6:00 pm

Sunday, November 16
1:30 – 4:30 pm

Neck problems? Shoulderstand is the solution!

—Even if you never intend to do shoulderstand.

The correct positioning of the neck, throat, and head in shoulderstand is necessary to achieve the great benefits of this nurturing pose. But injury, arthritis, and chronic tension can make a comfortable shoulderstand all but impossible. If you simply bypass the problem through avoidance or lots of props, you miss one of the best opportunities to understand the important physical and energetic properties of this position, known as jalandhara bandha.

Join Jane to learn about correct neck and shoulder positioning and how to practice to improve this often-troubled area. This three-hour workshop will include:

Anatomy– You will learn the basic anatomy of the neck, throat, and head. We’ll talk a little about arthritic conditions, common pitfalls, and chronic tension.

Exercise– You will learn safe, approachable exercises to better coordinate this area in order to strengthen the upper back and shoulders. As is appropriate, individuals will be able to test their new knowledge in preparation for shoulderstand, shoulderstand itself, or niralamba sarvangasana (shoulderstand without arm support)

Release and subtle coordination– We’re taking extra time to finish with restoratives and breathing exercises that can help illuminate the mysteries of the 5th chakra.

This workshop is appropriate for students of all levels with some familiarity with shoulderstand. Students don’t need to be able to do the pose, but they should be able to be upside down.

Come together with fellow yoga students and maybe even some family members, to begin this day of giving thanks with a lively yoga practice. This year’s Thanksgiving Day practice will be offered as a hybrid class, attend in-person at Jewel Yoga or virtually. This all-levels practice will inspire gratitude for the bounty that yoga offers and a recognition of all we have to be grateful for in our lives.

Class will be offered both in-person and online, but will not be recorded.

Beyond the Hips: An Exploration of the Hip Flexors with Roberto Astorga Do you know that tight hip flexors can contribute to lower back pain and discomfort? In this workshop, Roberto Astorga will guide you through mindful movement and awareness practices to restore balance in the hips. Learn fundamental techniques to hydrate the fascia, release tension, and strengthen these essential muscles. Discover how freeing the hip flexors can bring ease and stability to your entire body.

The witer solstice marks the shortest day of the year. While it is a time to celebrate the return of light, winter is just beginning. Practice a sequence of asanas that supports the natural slowing down that is inevitable this time of year. The restorative sequence will include a variety of asanas that support the nervous system and calm the mind while toning the physical body, bringing a renewed sense of vitality. Props will be used to encourage steadiness and a deep surrender as we embrace the cycle of changing light.

Class size will be limited for these in-person offerings.