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Gentle Flow for All

with Kara Furlong

Saturday 10/5 at 10am

Satuday 11/16 at 10am

Join me for a calming and accessible yoga class designed for every body, especially beginners.

This gentle or slow flow practice focuses on mindful movement, deep breathing, and relaxation, helping you release tension and connect with your body.

Whether you're new to yoga or simply looking for a soothing practice, you'll find this class a welcoming space to unwind and reset. No prior experience is needed—just come as you are!

This Class is a Suggested $15 Donation - but give what you can!

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*November/December*

Prenatal Yoga 4 Week Series

Sundays at 10:30 AM

11/17, 11/24, 12/8 + 12/15 (No class 12/1)

This series is focused around the season of Fall with mindfulness practice, breath work and movements all integrated into a prenatal specific yoga class. In class mamas are encouraged to connect with their baby, create bonding and space with in the body and pelvis to prepare and strengthen for birth.

This class is taught by Rebecca White, MA, CYT. Rebecca has been teaching yoga for over 13 years. She taught and practiced yoga through both of her pregnancies and is passionate about sharing supportive and healthful movement with women during their pregnancies and postpartum.

Prenatal Yoga is an amazing adjunct to birth classes and birth preparation for the pelvic floor and more. Through gentle movements, core activation and mobility of the soft tissues around the hips and pelvis it can be utilized to allow for ease and preparation for birth.

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SoulSparks: A Meditative Journaling/Writing Experience w/ Jill Ocone

Sunday, November 17 at 1pm

$25

“SoulSparks: A Meditative Journaling/Writing Experience” creates a safe space for you to connect with your inner voice in a supportive and nurturing environment.

This 60-minute program begins with an acclimation activity followed by a guided meditation designed to spark the words kindling in your soul. You will write in response to a prompt that speaks to you, then those who are comfortable sharing their soul sparks are welcome to do so during optional final reflection. As a trauma-informed experience, you will be provided with invitations to meet your individual needs so you can do what is best for you in the moment.

Please dress comfortably and bring your favorite notebook or journal; journals and writing utensils will be available for those without one. Personal laptops or tablets are also welcome for writing.

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Spirit + Sound: An Unwinding Practice for Sleep

Mondays at 6pm starting Oct 7th

with Shannon Hawley

Sliding Scale Donation $15-25

Come for an hour of unwinding with Kundalini yoga-inspired movement, breathing techniques, and sound.

This class is meant to ease you into the end of the day in preparation for a restful night's sleep using tension-releasing asanas, balancing breathing techniques and soothing sounds for a calming mindfulness meditation practice. 

Interested? Here’s Further Infromation!

Where: EmBodied Physical Therapy (1009 ARNOLD AVE, Suite 1B, Point Pleasant NJ)

When: Mondays at 6pm

How Much: Donation - $15-25 cash donation

This is a very limited space – so make sure to reserve your space now if interested!

Register Here

Prenatal + Postpartum Bootcamp

with Krista O’Dea of One Strong Mother

BABIES WELCOME

10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19

Tuesdays at 11:00am

Learn how to safely strengthen your body during pregnancy, postpartum and beyond. This whole-body bootcamp-style program will focus on optimizing the muscles of the inner core (diaphragm, transverse abdominals and pelvic floor) and mastering muscle activation in basic movement patterns such as squats, lunges, bending, twisting, pulling and pushing. These types of movements are executed every single day, whether picking up a child, getting out of bed, opening a car door or mopping the floor.

Understand how to optimally use your core through conscious breathing techniques that you can incorporate into your daily life. This will strengthen the foundational muscles that provide posture, stability, balance and deep holistic strength. Say goodbye to chronic conditions such as lower back pain, sacro-iliac joint dysfunction, urinary/bowel incontinence, pelvic pain, and sciatica. This is also a great class for those who would like to prevent or work to correct diastasis recti and/or stress urinary incontinence.

We will begin our class with breath and core activation. After your core is activated and engaged, we will move on to more detailed strength circuits utilizing hand weights, bands and barre balls that will target your glutes, core, shoulder girdle and chest. We will top off class with a gentle cardio circuit to build endurance and end with a restorative, grounding meditation. Be prepared to breathe, work, sweat and leave feeling energized, strong, and relaxed!

Please bring a water bottle and wear comfortable workout clothing. Grippy socks are optional as barefoot is preferred.

Gentle Yoga with Katie Morgan

8-Week Series

Tuesdays: 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17

5:00 - 6:00 pm

This six-week, trauma-informed series will focus on breath-synced movement sequences with ample opportunity to make modifications and enhancements to what is offered. Students can expect a naturally-lit space, easy access to the support of a variety of props and a soft playlist without lyrics.

The class includes an Acclimation Ritual, gentle movement, and a generous savasana. This class is best for:

Those who are new to, or returning to a physical yoga practice.

And/Or Students who are seeking the quiet, but present support of community.

And/Or People who are seeking to devote time to the practice of calming their minds, and hearts through building a connection to breath and body.

If you are wondering if this practice is right for you, you can contact Katie directly at thegriefritual@gmail.com.

Must be at minimum 10 weeks post partum to participate with clearance from medical doctor. This is a group exercise class, if concerned about pelvic floor and core strength for movement - and specifics for you and your body - please schedule a one-on-one session with Dr. Emily for a full pelvic floor assessment.

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Sutra Study: A Yoga Philosophy Discussion Group

Tuesdays at 6:15pm

Yoga philosophy, much like any other philosophy, offers us a unique take on the root of human suffering, on the ways in which we can learn to connect to ourselves, wisdom and advice on navigating the dualities that life asks us to resolve and support on the perfectly-imperfect paths to peace.

Every Tuesday evening Katie will pick a Sutra from The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali for self study, reflection and break down. Together the class will work to understand the sutra and the lessons embedded there.

These workshops are trauma-informed (which means guided to see and support your in-the-moment needs), informal in nature (discussion is encouraged but never required) and supported by the sense of Community that these types of gatherings offer.

THIS CLASS IS A $20 SUGGESTED DONATION BUT GIVE WHAT YOU CAN

Venmo and Cash only through Katie at the time of class

If you have questions about whether or not this offering is right for you in your current season of grief, please feel free to reach out to Katie at manifestingbusual@gmail.com.

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Evening Ritual: Moon Salutations & Restorative Postures w/ Katie Morgan

8-Week Series

Tuesdays: 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17

7:30 - 8:15 pm

$140

**A trauma-sensitive practice

Evening rituals, whether a full practice on the mat, or short amounts of time dedicated to processing the day and preparing for sleep, are a beautiful juxtaposition to the ways we give of ourselves throughout our day. In this series, Katie Morgan, RYT500, incorporates gentle movement, somatic practices, breathwork and restorative postures to invite regulation of the nervous system.

This is a trauma-informed practice; this approach affirms that you alone are the expert of you, and thereby acknowledges:

(1) the instructor’s role in holding space for you to have your own experiences with the offerings that are shared,

(2) the power of optionality that goes beyond “ability” and into the idea of what is right for your needs in this moment,

(3) the establishment of trust, both with the instructor and community but most of all, within your ability to tune in to yourself.

In this 45-minute evening ritual, we will begin each class with moon salutations. This practice incorporates gentle asanas (variations will be taught) that are linked with the breath but held for 2 - 3 breaths each. After the rounds of salutations, restorative postures will be offered in unison with guided breathwork and meditation to help to prepare you for sleep. A preview of the postures that are utilized in moon salutations can reviewed here.

You can expect to practice in a naturally lit space, with the addition of faux candlelight if/as needed, the support of bolsters, blocks and blankets and one set playlist (which can be previewed here). If you feel unsure about any of the musical offerings or would like to share any visuals (that could be part of the guided meditations) that feel like they could be barriers for you, you can feel free to contact Katie at thegriefritual@gmail.com.

** Trauma-sensitive practices are those that are tailored to meet the needs of those who have experienced some form of trauma, loss or grief. All are welcome to practice in this space that has been crafted with extra awareness and an eye on removing as many barriers to practice as possible.

****Trauma-informed practices are more traditional (western) yoga class offerings but that live in an awareness of holding space for participants to have the kind of experience that they most need.

Must be at minimum 10 weeks post partum to participate with clearance from medical doctor. This is a group exercise class, if concerned about pelvic floor and core strength for movement - and specifics for you and your body - please schedule a one-on-one session with Dr. Emily for a full pelvic floor assessment.

Every Wednesday at 9am via Zoom

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Join Dr. Emily & Shannon in this virtual EmBodied Space of Magic and Mindfulness

Weekly - Wednesdays at 9AM

Have you felt called to find community or sangha around these troubled times? Are you someone who practices mindfulness or dabbles in buddhist principles and are looking for a group of likeminded women to be held accountable to and be consistent in your practice? Are you just starting with meditation but know that if you had a support system to continue on the journey of mindfulness you’d be better able to stay consistent and engaged?

Then you’ve found yourself in the right place.

Your Benefits: This weekly 60-minute mindfulness Zoom call with Dr. Emily and Shannon will hold space for exploration of self in a consciousness inclined virtual community.

The Purpose: This program is meant to foster community of space holding in an unruly world. Through gathering in mindful community once a week, women who connect here can find themselves in supported and understanding group to focus their practice and connect over magic and embodied integration.

Feel like this was created for you? Join our community.
$50/month to activate these teachings and gather in community
Recordings available 1 business day after live sessions

Here’s What You Get in Our Hour Together:

• 15 minutes of guided meditation

• 15-20 minutes of sound bath time

• 5-10 minutes of EmBodied magical integration time (energetic movement practice)

• 20 minutes of chatting, gathering and decompression

What People Are Saying:

“This is like the safe womb-like space to practice deep listening and connection, embodied meditation and invite playful (intuitive) movement allowing the group to evolve together organically.”

“This space has been a container for me for my organic evolution and I’m so grateful to be able to share my art in a safe space that continues to shift and change! It’s always fun and the best part of my week!”

A Krya of Forgiveness

Kundalini Yoga 

Wednesdays at 10:30am

sign up for the full month and get a recording for daily practice

with Shannon Hawley

Delve deeper into your own energetic practice. Kundalini yoga is as much of a spiritual practice as it is a movement meditation to deepen your connection to your inner and outer worlds. This offering begins the first Wednesday of the month and will invite you to develop a 40 day practice with a krya or framework of specific breathing techniques, asanas, mudras, and mantras.

An exchange of $80 to receive your recorded krya (so you can practice at home)  and attend weekly live in-person classes for the month of November.

November - A Krya of Forgiveness

The wisdom of forgiveness, in any endeavor, is to gather all your resources into the present moment. To fore give is to give forth with all you have in the present moment. This month we will focus on reaching down into the mitochondrial core with your intention and purpose. Focusing on the union of the mind, body, and spirit.

December - Krya of Self-Realization

Kyra of Self-Realization tackles "imposter syndrome", reminding us to deepen our capacity to be our "true selves" in safety. This krya activates and actualizes this version of our life - the authentic identity - and also activates our courage to do this in more areas of our life. This krya provokes us to acknowledge your realization of who you truly are.

January - Krya to Know you Know

This krya works to erase any excess doubt, to "know that you know" even when you feel like you don't know. As Rilke puts it, we have to live the questions now so that someday we may live into the answers. 

February - Krya to Match Your Destiny

This Krya is built of asanas and movements embodying the guiding principle aligning physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually with your soul-force (your destiny). This intention is not to uncover a narrowly defined purpose, but to open plurality of inspiration, higher action and additional pathways so that you have many options of clarity. The pranayama in this krya brings the vision of the heart into this clarity.

March - Krya of Ease

This krya reminds us that ease is a state of being that is filled with knowledge, faith, trust -- plus the courage to venture into the unknown. These are the ventures that maintain the health and wellbeing of your physical body - that hold it all together.

FUTURE KRYAS:

April - Krya for Awakening

May - Krya to Empower Your Voice

June - Krya for Centeredness

July - Krya of Openness

August - Krya of the Tao

September - Sage Warrior Krya

Interested? Here’s Further Infromation!

Where: EmBodied Physical Therapy (1009 ARNOLD AVE, Suite 1B, Point Pleasant NJ)

When: Wednesdays at 10:30am

How Much: $80 for the full month + recording, $20/drop in

This is a very limited space – so make sure to reserve your space now if interested!

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Donation Based Breastfeeding Support Group

with Kim Guccione

Wednesdays at 2pm

Research has shown that peer support is the most reliable predictor that a mother will successfully breastfeed her baby.

Join our support group to create a community of like-minded mamas and to enhance your breastfeeding journey.

Come to share your expertise or to listen to other mothers' experiences- let's co-create the village that you've been searching for!

Sliding Scale Suggested Donation: $10-20

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Yoga Basics - Beginner Friendly

Thursdays 10am

11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 21/5, 12/12, 12/19 (NO CLASS 11/28)

$125 for 6-weeks

$20 Drop-In Cash or Venmo ONLY

Learn the basics of yoga in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Whether you’re brand new to yoga or looking to refresh your practice, this series is designed to provide foundational knowledge and address any questions or hesitations.

Classes will explore:

·   Yoga poses and modifications

·   Pranayama (breathing exercises)

·   Relaxation

·   Mindfulness + Meditation

Classes welcome inquiry and offer a safe space to explore the connection between the body, mind and breath. From posture alignment to using props, this series offers experience and information to help you establish a safe and accessible yoga practice.

Thursdays 10-11am

Must be at minimum 10 weeks post partum to participate with clearance from medical doctor. This is a group exercise class, if concerned about pelvic floor and core strength for movement - and specifics for you and your body - please schedule a one-on-one session with Dr. Emily for a full pelvic floor assessment.

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FUNctional Fitness BYOB - 6 Week Series

Thursdays 11:30am

11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19 (NO CLASS NOV 28)

$125 for 6-week Series

$20 Drop-IN Cash or Venmo ONLY

This active and playful class is for mamas to enjoy moving their bodies in a supportive, baby-welcoming environment. The movement component incorporates Yoga, Pilates, and Barre to stretch and strengthen your physical body with low-impact cardio, light-weight training, and deep stretching. All exercises are DR-safe, and modifications will be offered to meet varying fitness levels.

Babies can be worn, held, nursed, fed, or placed in a car seat or stroller. We will go with the flow and embrace all that arises in our time together. At the end of the series, you will have experience and tools to incorporate movement practices in your daily life.

Thursdays 11:30am-12:30pm

Must be at minimum 10 weeks post partum to participate with clearance from medical doctor. This is a group exercise class, if concerned about pelvic floor and core strength for movement - and specifics for you and your body - please schedule a one-on-one session with Dr. Emily for a full pelvic floor assessment.

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Prenatal Yoga with Karen Carola - Chakra Series

6 WEEKS

Location: EmBodied Physical Therapy

When: Thursdays at 6:30pm

Oct 10,17, 24 - Nov 14, 21 - Dec 5

In this prenatal series : work through the levels of the body energetically and physically with Karen. As class progresses you’ll move through the various energy centers with the use of chanting, postures for stretching and movement and breath/mindfulness practices through out. Through working with the energy of the chakras you can make sure you are learning for the whole body and so much more.

Prenatal Yoga is an amazing adjunct to birth classes and birth preparation for the pelvic floor and more. Through gentle movements, core activation and mobility of the soft tissues around the hips and pelvis it can be utilized to allow for ease and preparation for birth.

Experience the power of pregnancy with Karen Carola! Karen has assisted more than 3,500 women in delivering their children and is currently the Director of Midwifery for OGOA. Bringing together the unique perspectives of a registered midwife, over 35 years of OB-GYN experience, and a 500 hour RYT, Karen shares the secrets to a safe and empowering pregnancy, labor, and birth.

Karen Carola graduated from Columbia University with a Masters of Science in Midwifery in 1986. She brings her immense knowledge into all of her classes!

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Infant Massage Series

with Jen Lynch of Carry to Crawl PT

Fridays at 10:30am

11/1, 11/15, 11/22, 12/6

Join Jen, a dedicated perinatal and pediatric physical therapist and owner of Carry To Crawl Physical Therapy, for a transformative 4-week infant massage series.

This program is thoughtfully designed to guide both parents and their babies through the enriching benefits of infant massage.

Throughout the series, you will:

• Discover how touch enhances health and well-being for both you and your baby.

• Develop a deeper understanding of your baby's non-verbal cues.

• Learn specific massage strokes to support soothing, sleep, teething relief, digestion, and alleviation of gas and constipation.

The series will cover:

• Massage Techniques: Learn targeted strokes for different body parts, including modifications as your baby grows.

• Reflexology Points: Discover techniques to promote digestion and calmness.

• Bonding and Play: Explore suggestions to strengthen your bond and engage in playful interactions.

• Group Discussion: Share experiences and gain insights from fellow parents.

We will provide grapeseed oil for the massages, but if you prefer a different lotion or oil, feel free to bring it with you. Please note that olive oil is not recommended due to its potential to irritate sensitive baby skin.

We look forward to welcoming you and your little one to this enriching experience!

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Mama Meet Up: Holiday Edition

with Amy

Friday 11/22 at 6:30pm

Holiday season is both complete magic and, at times, total chaos as a mom.

Come join Amy and other mamas in a non-judgmental space to share the joys, the struggles, and the sillies of life and parenthood.

Light snacks will be provided and all proceeds will be donated to The Bloom Foundation for Maternal Wellness, a charitable organization near and dear to Amy’s heart.

Suggested Donation $10-20

All proceeds go to the Bloom Foundation - for more information on the Bloom Foundation and what they do to help girls being bullied, please read more about them here and consider donating: https://www.hellobloom.org

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Childbirth Education Class

Saturday, November 23rd

10-12 PM

Experience the power of pregnancy with Karen Carola.

Karen has assisted more than 3,500 women in delivering their children and is currently the Director of Midwifery for Ocean Gynecological and Obstetrical Associates. Bringing together the unique perspectives of a registered midwife, 35+ years of OB-GYN experience, and a 500 hour RYT, Karen shares the secrets to a safe and empowering pregnancy, labor, and birth.Using her experience as a medical professional, Karen will give an overview of the stages of labor and offer breathing and positioning to maximize the progress of labor. She will also give specific techniques for pushing and offer couples ways to support each other in labor. She will take time to answer anyand all questions or concerns you or your partner may have regarding labor, birth, or your time in the hospital

This class size is limited to 4 couples (birthing person and partner) - anticipate an intimate group with the ability to ask questions, connect and spend time with the one and only Karen Carola.

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Sunday Flow for Holiday Self-Care

Sunday, November 24 9am

$25 Drop-in

VENMO or CASH also accepted at door

Just in time for the Holidays! Enjoy a well-rounded practice of active vinyasa-style flows, pranayama, and yin-inspired postures to wind down and ease into relaxation and meditation. Experience with yoga or movement is recommended.

Must be at minimum 10 weeks post partum to participate with clearance from medical doctor. This is a group exercise class, if concerned about pelvic floor and core strength for movement - and specifics for you and your body - please schedule a one-on-one session with Dr. Emily for a full pelvic floor assessment.

Sign Up Here

*November/December*

Prenatal Yoga 4 Week Series

Sundays at 10:30 AM

11/17, 11/24, 12/8 + 12/15 (No class 12/1)

This series is focused around the season of Fall with mindfulness practice, breath work and movements all integrated into a prenatal specific yoga class. In class mamas are encouraged to connect with their baby, create bonding and space with in the body and pelvis to prepare and strengthen for birth.

This class is taught by Rebecca White, MA, CYT. Rebecca has been teaching yoga for over 13 years. She taught and practiced yoga through both of her pregnancies and is passionate about sharing supportive and healthful movement with women during their pregnancies and postpartum.

Prenatal Yoga is an amazing adjunct to birth classes and birth preparation for the pelvic floor and more. Through gentle movements, core activation and mobility of the soft tissues around the hips and pelvis it can be utilized to allow for ease and preparation for birth.

Meditation for Moms-To-Be with Kim

Sunday 11/24 1-2pm

Join Kim from Keepin' Abreast Lactation Support for a 4-week guided meditation series designed to tap into your innate intuition and power for carrying, birthing and caring for your baby.

Our focuses will be:

• Increase confidence and trust for the natural processes that are occurring in your body to grow your baby.

• Visualize and feel into the birth that you dream of and journal your reflections.

• Gain an understanding of what your body is already doing to prepare for breastfeeding and feel empowered in your feeding choices.

• Integrate all of the messages received during our previous meditations and create a plan to continue this practice now that our series has concluded.

Each participant will receive a recording of each guided meditation, so that you can continue your practice at home.

Sunday 11/24 1-2pm

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Herbal Plant Spirit Meditation

November 24: Compost & Gratitude with Burdock - Limited Space Available

Sliding Scale Donation Based - Suggested Donation $20-40

Class will be 90 minutes with an opportunity to mingle for a little while after.

Each month we will sit with an herb that coincides with the season. This session, the theme is Compost & Gratitude with Burdock.

We will journey through the chakra’s, taking notice of how the herb effects each wheel. We will weave in greenwitch practices under the guidance of the Wise Woman Tradition of Healing, calling in and giving gratitude to the elements. There will be an opportunity for a few folks to share experiences within the circle. Then we will go into the herbs healing properties, energetics and other wisdoms before closing together.

Please bring:

• an item of meaning to you to place on our community altar (you will take it back home with you after class)

• a journal if you wish!

• favorite mug with you!

I will include plant profiles that you can bring home to hole punch and put in a binder to build your own materia medica.

If you are unable to attend please email soilskysoul@gmail.com so we can make space for folks who want to drop in!

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Spirit + Sound: An Unwinding Practice for Sleep

Mondays at 6pm starting Oct 7th

with Shannon Hawley

Sliding Scale Donation $15-25

Come for an hour of unwinding with Kundalini yoga-inspired movement, breathing techniques, and sound.

This class is meant to ease you into the end of the day in preparation for a restful night's sleep using tension-releasing asanas, balancing breathing techniques and soothing sounds for a calming mindfulness meditation practice. 

Interested? Here’s Further Infromation!

Where: EmBodied Physical Therapy (1009 ARNOLD AVE, Suite 1B, Point Pleasant NJ)

When: Mondays at 6pm

How Much: Donation - $15-25 cash donation

This is a very limited space – so make sure to reserve your space now if interested!

Sign Up Here

Prenatal + Postpartum Bootcamp

with Krista O’Dea of One Strong Mother

BABIES WELCOME

11/26, 12/3, 12/10 + 12/27

A Four Week Series

Tuesdays at 11:00am

Learn how to safely strengthen your body during pregnancy, postpartum and beyond. This whole-body bootcamp-style program will focus on optimizing the muscles of the inner core (diaphragm, transverse abdominals and pelvic floor) and mastering muscle activation in basic movement patterns such as squats, lunges, bending, twisting, pulling and pushing. These types of movements are executed every single day, whether picking up a child, getting out of bed, opening a car door or mopping the floor.

Understand how to optimally use your core through conscious breathing techniques that you can incorporate into your daily life. This will strengthen the foundational muscles that provide posture, stability, balance and deep holistic strength. Say goodbye to chronic conditions such as lower back pain, sacro-iliac joint dysfunction, urinary/bowel incontinence, pelvic pain, and sciatica. This is also a great class for those who would like to prevent or work to correct diastasis recti and/or stress urinary incontinence.

We will begin our class with breath and core activation. After your core is activated and engaged, we will move on to more detailed strength circuits utilizing hand weights, bands and barre balls that will target your glutes, core, shoulder girdle and chest. We will top off class with a gentle cardio circuit to build endurance and end with a restorative, grounding meditation. Be prepared to breathe, work, sweat and leave feeling energized, strong, and relaxed!

Please bring a water bottle and wear comfortable workout clothing. Grippy socks are optional as barefoot is preferred.

Gentle Yoga with Katie Morgan

8-Week Series

Tuesdays: 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17

5:00 - 6:00 pm

This six-week, trauma-informed series will focus on breath-synced movement sequences with ample opportunity to make modifications and enhancements to what is offered. Students can expect a naturally-lit space, easy access to the support of a variety of props and a soft playlist without lyrics.

The class includes an Acclimation Ritual, gentle movement, and a generous savasana. This class is best for:

Those who are new to, or returning to a physical yoga practice.

And/Or Students who are seeking the quiet, but present support of community.

And/Or People who are seeking to devote time to the practice of calming their minds, and hearts through building a connection to breath and body.

If you are wondering if this practice is right for you, you can contact Katie directly at thegriefritual@gmail.com.

Must be at minimum 10 weeks post partum to participate with clearance from medical doctor. This is a group exercise class, if concerned about pelvic floor and core strength for movement - and specifics for you and your body - please schedule a one-on-one session with Dr. Emily for a full pelvic floor assessment.

Sign Up Here

Sutra Study: A Yoga Philosophy Discussion Group

Tuesdays at 6:15pm

Yoga philosophy, much like any other philosophy, offers us a unique take on the root of human suffering, on the ways in which we can learn to connect to ourselves, wisdom and advice on navigating the dualities that life asks us to resolve and support on the perfectly-imperfect paths to peace.

Every Tuesday evening Katie will pick a Sutra from The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali for self study, reflection and break down. Together the class will work to understand the sutra and the lessons embedded there.

These workshops are trauma-informed (which means guided to see and support your in-the-moment needs), informal in nature (discussion is encouraged but never required) and supported by the sense of Community that these types of gatherings offer.

THIS CLASS IS A $20 SUGGESTED DONATION BUT GIVE WHAT YOU CAN

Venmo and Cash only through Katie at the time of class

If you have questions about whether or not this offering is right for you in your current season of grief, please feel free to reach out to Katie at manifestingbusual@gmail.com.

Sign Up Here

Evening Ritual: Moon Salutations & Restorative Postures w/ Katie Morgan

8-Week Series

Tuesdays: 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17

7:30 - 8:15 pm

$140

**A trauma-sensitive practice

Evening rituals, whether a full practice on the mat, or short amounts of time dedicated to processing the day and preparing for sleep, are a beautiful juxtaposition to the ways we give of ourselves throughout our day. In this series, Katie Morgan, RYT500, incorporates gentle movement, somatic practices, breathwork and restorative postures to invite regulation of the nervous system.

This is a trauma-informed practice; this approach affirms that you alone are the expert of you, and thereby acknowledges:

(1) the instructor’s role in holding space for you to have your own experiences with the offerings that are shared,

(2) the power of optionality that goes beyond “ability” and into the idea of what is right for your needs in this moment,

(3) the establishment of trust, both with the instructor and community but most of all, within your ability to tune in to yourself.

In this 45-minute evening ritual, we will begin each class with moon salutations. This practice incorporates gentle asanas (variations will be taught) that are linked with the breath but held for 2 - 3 breaths each. After the rounds of salutations, restorative postures will be offered in unison with guided breathwork and meditation to help to prepare you for sleep. A preview of the postures that are utilized in moon salutations can reviewed here.

You can expect to practice in a naturally lit space, with the addition of faux candlelight if/as needed, the support of bolsters, blocks and blankets and one set playlist (which can be previewed here). If you feel unsure about any of the musical offerings or would like to share any visuals (that could be part of the guided meditations) that feel like they could be barriers for you, you can feel free to contact Katie at thegriefritual@gmail.com.

** Trauma-sensitive practices are those that are tailored to meet the needs of those who have experienced some form of trauma, loss or grief. All are welcome to practice in this space that has been crafted with extra awareness and an eye on removing as many barriers to practice as possible.

****Trauma-informed practices are more traditional (western) yoga class offerings but that live in an awareness of holding space for participants to have the kind of experience that they most need.

Must be at minimum 10 weeks post partum to participate with clearance from medical doctor. This is a group exercise class, if concerned about pelvic floor and core strength for movement - and specifics for you and your body - please schedule a one-on-one session with Dr. Emily for a full pelvic floor assessment.

Sign Up Here

Evening Ritual: Moon Salutations & Restorative Postures w/ Katie Morgan

8-Week Series

Tuesdays: 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17

7:30 - 8:15 pm

$140

**A trauma-sensitive practice

Evening rituals, whether a full practice on the mat, or short amounts of time dedicated to processing the day and preparing for sleep, are a beautiful juxtaposition to the ways we give of ourselves throughout our day. In this series, Katie Morgan, RYT500, incorporates gentle movement, somatic practices, breathwork and restorative postures to invite regulation of the nervous system.

This is a trauma-informed practice; this approach affirms that you alone are the expert of you, and thereby acknowledges:

(1) the instructor’s role in holding space for you to have your own experiences with the offerings that are shared,

(2) the power of optionality that goes beyond “ability” and into the idea of what is right for your needs in this moment,

(3) the establishment of trust, both with the instructor and community but most of all, within your ability to tune in to yourself.

In this 45-minute evening ritual, we will begin each class with moon salutations. This practice incorporates gentle asanas (variations will be taught) that are linked with the breath but held for 2 - 3 breaths each. After the rounds of salutations, restorative postures will be offered in unison with guided breathwork and meditation to help to prepare you for sleep. A preview of the postures that are utilized in moon salutations can reviewed here.

You can expect to practice in a naturally lit space, with the addition of faux candlelight if/as needed, the support of bolsters, blocks and blankets and one set playlist (which can be previewed here). If you feel unsure about any of the musical offerings or would like to share any visuals (that could be part of the guided meditations) that feel like they could be barriers for you, you can feel free to contact Katie at thegriefritual@gmail.com.

** Trauma-sensitive practices are those that are tailored to meet the needs of those who have experienced some form of trauma, loss or grief. All are welcome to practice in this space that has been crafted with extra awareness and an eye on removing as many barriers to practice as possible.

****Trauma-informed practices are more traditional (western) yoga class offerings but that live in an awareness of holding space for participants to have the kind of experience that they most need.

Must be at minimum 10 weeks post partum to participate with clearance from medical doctor. This is a group exercise class, if concerned about pelvic floor and core strength for movement - and specifics for you and your body - please schedule a one-on-one session with Dr. Emily for a full pelvic floor assessment.

Every Wednesday at 9am via Zoom

Sign Up Here

Join Dr. Emily & Shannon in this virtual EmBodied Space of Magic and Mindfulness

Weekly - Wednesdays at 9AM

Have you felt called to find community or sangha around these troubled times? Are you someone who practices mindfulness or dabbles in buddhist principles and are looking for a group of likeminded women to be held accountable to and be consistent in your practice? Are you just starting with meditation but know that if you had a support system to continue on the journey of mindfulness you’d be better able to stay consistent and engaged?

Then you’ve found yourself in the right place.

Your Benefits: This weekly 60-minute mindfulness Zoom call with Dr. Emily and Shannon will hold space for exploration of self in a consciousness inclined virtual community.

The Purpose: This program is meant to foster community of space holding in an unruly world. Through gathering in mindful community once a week, women who connect here can find themselves in supported and understanding group to focus their practice and connect over magic and embodied integration.

Feel like this was created for you? Join our community.
$50/month to activate these teachings and gather in community
Recordings available 1 business day after live sessions

Here’s What You Get in Our Hour Together:

• 15 minutes of guided meditation

• 15-20 minutes of sound bath time

• 5-10 minutes of EmBodied magical integration time (energetic movement practice)

• 20 minutes of chatting, gathering and decompression

What People Are Saying:

“This is like the safe womb-like space to practice deep listening and connection, embodied meditation and invite playful (intuitive) movement allowing the group to evolve together organically.”

“This space has been a container for me for my organic evolution and I’m so grateful to be able to share my art in a safe space that continues to shift and change! It’s always fun and the best part of my week!”

A Krya of Forgiveness

Kundalini Yoga 

Wednesdays at 10:30am

sign up for the full month and get a recording for daily practice

with Shannon Hawley

Delve deeper into your own energetic practice. Kundalini yoga is as much of a spiritual practice as it is a movement meditation to deepen your connection to your inner and outer worlds. This offering begins the first Wednesday of the month and will invite you to develop a 40 day practice with a krya or framework of specific breathing techniques, asanas, mudras, and mantras.

An exchange of $80 to receive your recorded krya (so you can practice at home)  and attend weekly live in-person classes for the month of November.

November - A Krya of Forgiveness

The wisdom of forgiveness, in any endeavor, is to gather all your resources into the present moment. To fore give is to give forth with all you have in the present moment. This month we will focus on reaching down into the mitochondrial core with your intention and purpose. Focusing on the union of the mind, body, and spirit.

December - Krya of Self-Realization

Kyra of Self-Realization tackles "imposter syndrome", reminding us to deepen our capacity to be our "true selves" in safety. This krya activates and actualizes this version of our life - the authentic identity - and also activates our courage to do this in more areas of our life. This krya provokes us to acknowledge your realization of who you truly are.

January - Krya to Know you Know

This krya works to erase any excess doubt, to "know that you know" even when you feel like you don't know. As Rilke puts it, we have to live the questions now so that someday we may live into the answers. 

February - Krya to Match Your Destiny

This Krya is built of asanas and movements embodying the guiding principle aligning physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually with your soul-force (your destiny). This intention is not to uncover a narrowly defined purpose, but to open plurality of inspiration, higher action and additional pathways so that you have many options of clarity. The pranayama in this krya brings the vision of the heart into this clarity.

March - Krya of Ease

This krya reminds us that ease is a state of being that is filled with knowledge, faith, trust -- plus the courage to venture into the unknown. These are the ventures that maintain the health and wellbeing of your physical body - that hold it all together.

FUTURE KRYAS:

April - Krya for Awakening

May - Krya to Empower Your Voice

June - Krya for Centeredness

July - Krya of Openness

August - Krya of the Tao

September - Sage Warrior Krya

Interested? Here’s Further Infromation!

Where: EmBodied Physical Therapy (1009 ARNOLD AVE, Suite 1B, Point Pleasant NJ)

When: Wednesdays at 10:30am

How Much: $80 for the full month + recording, $20/drop in

This is a very limited space – so make sure to reserve your space now if interested!

Register Here

Donation Based Breastfeeding Support Group

with Kim Guccione

Wednesdays at 2pm

Research has shown that peer support is the most reliable predictor that a mother will successfully breastfeed her baby.

Join our support group to create a community of like-minded mamas and to enhance your breastfeeding journey.

Come to share your expertise or to listen to other mothers' experiences- let's co-create the village that you've been searching for!

Sliding Scale Suggested Donation: $10-20

Happy Thanksgiving ! No Classes Scheduled.

Register Here
Reiki Level 1 Attunement

Saturday November 30th

10am - 4:30pm

Reiki is an ancient energy work practice that connects one to universal source. Through this the practitioner becomes a conduit of energy, increasing their ability to channel healing energy for self and others and in turn connecting them to spirit for "hands on healing"

Dr. Emily practices Reiki level 1 Attunements as "self care" meaning they are meant to opening and enhance your energy vibration. Through working with the energy practitioner to increase the energetics that can be channeled - a person completing a reiki level 1 attunement can expect to comfortably and safely meditate on reiki and feel an enhanced self of connectedness with the energy world around them.

In This Training You Can Expect To:

• Learn about reiki and what the energetic practice look like

• Received your reiki 1 attunement

• Be guided through reiki 1 holy fire attunement

• Be guided on a self care practice for home to continue to fine tune and enhance your reiki experience.

The Reiki Principles For Everyday Living

Just For Today...

I Will Not Be Angry

I Will Not Worry

I Will Do My Work Honestly

I Will Be Grateful For My Blessings

I Will Be Kind To All Living Things

Bundle level 1 & 2 for $50 off with the code REIKIBUNDLE at checkout

Reiki Level 1 On Sale Until November 1st

Reiki Level 2 Attunement

Sunday Dec 1st

10am - 4:30pm

Reiki is an ancient energy work practice that connects one to universal source. Through this the practitioner becomes a conduit of energy, increasing their ability to channel healing energy for self and others and in turn connecting them to spirit for "hands on healing"

Dr. Emily practices Reiki level 2 Attunements as reiki shares, interpretive movement of energy and integration of the distance symbol. meaning they are meant to opening and enhance your energy vibration. Through working with the energy practitioner to increase the energetics that can be channeled - a person completing a reiki level 2 attunement can expect to comfortably and safely practice on others, apply reiki 2 principles to their work and apply distance symbols.

In This Training You Can Expect To:

• Received your reiki 2 attunement

• Be guided through reiki 2 holy fire attunement

• Receive 3 reiki infused symbols for use in practice and energy work application

• Practice hands on skills for work with clients and on others

• Runes and other symbols to charge with energy work (Faery Reiki)

The Reiki Principles For Everyday Living

Just For Today...

I Will Not Be Angry

I Will Not Worry

I Will Do My Work Honestly

I Will Be Grateful For My Blessings

I Will Be Kind To All Living Things

Bundle level 1 & 2 for $50 off with the code REIKIIBUNDLE at checkout

Reiki 2 on sale until November 1st

Register Here

Spirit & Sound

12/2, 12/9 and 12/16

Delve deeper into your own energetic practice. Kundalini yoga is as much of a spiritual practice as it is a movement meditation to deepen your connection to your inner and outer worlds.

This offering begins the first Monday of the month and will invite you to develop a 40 day practice with a krya or framework (specific breathing techniques, asanas, mudras, and mantras). 

Monday evenings we will be focusing on down-regulating, and practicing UN-WINDING from our day to usher in a gentle, and peaceful night's rest.

An exchange of $50 to receive your recorded krya (so you can practice at home)  and attend weekly live in-person classes for the month of December

December - Krya of Self-Realization

Kyra of Self-Realization tackles "imposter syndrome", reminding us to deepen our capacity to be our "true selves" in safety. This krya activates and actualizes this version of our life - the authentic identity - and also activates our courage to do this in more areas of our life. This krya provokes us to acknowledge your realization of who you truly are.

January - Krya to Know you Know

This krya works to erase any excess doubt, to "know that you know" even when you feel like you don't know. As Rilke puts it, we have to live the questions now so that someday we may live into the answers. 

February - Krya to Match Your Destiny

This Krya is built of asanas and movements embodying the guiding principle aligning physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually with your soul-force (your destiny). This intention is not to uncover a narrowly defined purpose, but to open plurality of inspiration, higher action and additional pathways so that you have many options of clarity. The pranayama in this krya brings the vision of the heart into this clarity.

March - Krya of Ease

This krya reminds us that ease is a state of being that is filled with knowledge, faith, trust -- plus the courage to venture into the unknown. These are the ventures that maintain the health and wellbeing of your physical body - that hold it all together.

FUTURE KRYAS:

April - Krya for Awakening

May - Krya to Empower Your Voice

June - Krya for Centeredness

July - Krya of Openness

August - Krya of the Tao

September - Sage Warrior Krya

Drop in $25 

Sign Up Here

Monthly Monday Sound Bath with Shannon

Donation Based - Suggested sliding scale $25-35

7pm-7:45pm

December 2

A SOUND BATH IS A DEEPLY-IMMERSIVE, FULL-BODY LISTENING EXPERIENCE THAT INTENTIONALLY USES SOUND TO INVITE GENTLE YET POWERFUL THERAPEUTIC AND RESTORATIVE PROCESSES TO NURTURE THE MIND AND BODY.

This experience can be helpful for anyone who wants to access the benefits from meditation or a moment of relaxation.  A sound bath is an opportunity to explore what a meditative state is and how it feels.  For this reason, it can be beneficial for  both beginners of meditation and experienced meditators as well.  The goal of the experience is to invite deep rest and relaxation, and explore self-inquiry and self-discovery. 

A Sound Bath experience is both uniquely personal and collaborative.  Sound can bring balance, relaxation and a sense of wholeness to the body.  The sound of harmonic vibrations created by singing bowls, gongs and other overtone-emitting instruments are intended to stimulate the alpha and theta brain waves. 

These waves are associated with deep meditative and peaceful states that are highly conducive to healing.  Sound can also slow down the heart and respiratory rate, creating a therapeutic effect on the mind and body. A sound bath provides the participants with a meditative experience without having to know how to meditate.

The sounds and methods are used help to influence our brainwaves so they are able to shift from more active states into more introspective, relaxed states. This is called 'entrainment' and the result is that our active mind often overloaded these days with technology and information can begin to unwind; it temporarily presses pause on our current life and also events in the world that contribute to our stress levels.

And the vibrations affect our physical body as well, literally moving through our body. This complete immersion in sound can provide us with much-needed perspective and give our body and mind an opportunity to process

Sign Up Here

Prenatal + Postpartum Bootcamp

with Krista O’Dea of One Strong Mother

BABIES WELCOME

11/26, 12/3, 12/10 + 12/27

A Four Week Series

Tuesdays at 11:00am

Learn how to safely strengthen your body during pregnancy, postpartum and beyond. This whole-body bootcamp-style program will focus on optimizing the muscles of the inner core (diaphragm, transverse abdominals and pelvic floor) and mastering muscle activation in basic movement patterns such as squats, lunges, bending, twisting, pulling and pushing. These types of movements are executed every single day, whether picking up a child, getting out of bed, opening a car door or mopping the floor.

Understand how to optimally use your core through conscious breathing techniques that you can incorporate into your daily life. This will strengthen the foundational muscles that provide posture, stability, balance and deep holistic strength. Say goodbye to chronic conditions such as lower back pain, sacro-iliac joint dysfunction, urinary/bowel incontinence, pelvic pain, and sciatica. This is also a great class for those who would like to prevent or work to correct diastasis recti and/or stress urinary incontinence.

We will begin our class with breath and core activation. After your core is activated and engaged, we will move on to more detailed strength circuits utilizing hand weights, bands and barre balls that will target your glutes, core, shoulder girdle and chest. We will top off class with a gentle cardio circuit to build endurance and end with a restorative, grounding meditation. Be prepared to breathe, work, sweat and leave feeling energized, strong, and relaxed!

Please bring a water bottle and wear comfortable workout clothing. Grippy socks are optional as barefoot is preferred.

Register Here

Mama + Baby Yoga

with Julia Alvarez (+ Baby!)

12/3, 12/10, 12/17

Mama + Baby Yoga is a relaxed class that can assist your postpartum recovery, strengthen the bond with your baby and is a chance to meet other mamas in the community.

In this 3-week series, you will learn asana and pranayama to ease aches and pains, promote emotional regulation and balance stress hormones.

We will also practice baby yoga that encourages movement and supports sleep and digestion for your little one.

Yoga benefits both mom and baby- mind, body, spirit!

Class is for those who are at least 6 weeks postpartum up to one year.

Gentle Yoga with Katie Morgan

8-Week Series

Tuesdays: 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17

5:00 - 6:00 pm

This six-week, trauma-informed series will focus on breath-synced movement sequences with ample opportunity to make modifications and enhancements to what is offered. Students can expect a naturally-lit space, easy access to the support of a variety of props and a soft playlist without lyrics.

The class includes an Acclimation Ritual, gentle movement, and a generous savasana. This class is best for:

Those who are new to, or returning to a physical yoga practice.

And/Or Students who are seeking the quiet, but present support of community.

And/Or People who are seeking to devote time to the practice of calming their minds, and hearts through building a connection to breath and body.

If you are wondering if this practice is right for you, you can contact Katie directly at thegriefritual@gmail.com.

Must be at minimum 10 weeks post partum to participate with clearance from medical doctor. This is a group exercise class, if concerned about pelvic floor and core strength for movement - and specifics for you and your body - please schedule a one-on-one session with Dr. Emily for a full pelvic floor assessment.

Sign Up Here

Sutra Study: A Yoga Philosophy Discussion Group

Tuesdays at 6:15pm

Yoga philosophy, much like any other philosophy, offers us a unique take on the root of human suffering, on the ways in which we can learn to connect to ourselves, wisdom and advice on navigating the dualities that life asks us to resolve and support on the perfectly-imperfect paths to peace.

Every Tuesday evening Katie will pick a Sutra from The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali for self study, reflection and break down. Together the class will work to understand the sutra and the lessons embedded there.

These workshops are trauma-informed (which means guided to see and support your in-the-moment needs), informal in nature (discussion is encouraged but never required) and supported by the sense of Community that these types of gatherings offer.

THIS CLASS IS A $20 SUGGESTED DONATION BUT GIVE WHAT YOU CAN

Venmo and Cash only through Katie at the time of class

If you have questions about whether or not this offering is right for you in your current season of grief, please feel free to reach out to Katie at manifestingbusual@gmail.com.

Sign Up Here

Evening Ritual: Moon Salutations & Restorative Postures w/ Katie Morgan

8-Week Series

Tuesdays: 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17

7:30 - 8:15 pm

$140

**A trauma-sensitive practice

Evening rituals, whether a full practice on the mat, or short amounts of time dedicated to processing the day and preparing for sleep, are a beautiful juxtaposition to the ways we give of ourselves throughout our day. In this series, Katie Morgan, RYT500, incorporates gentle movement, somatic practices, breathwork and restorative postures to invite regulation of the nervous system.

This is a trauma-informed practice; this approach affirms that you alone are the expert of you, and thereby acknowledges:

(1) the instructor’s role in holding space for you to have your own experiences with the offerings that are shared,

(2) the power of optionality that goes beyond “ability” and into the idea of what is right for your needs in this moment,

(3) the establishment of trust, both with the instructor and community but most of all, within your ability to tune in to yourself.

In this 45-minute evening ritual, we will begin each class with moon salutations. This practice incorporates gentle asanas (variations will be taught) that are linked with the breath but held for 2 - 3 breaths each. After the rounds of salutations, restorative postures will be offered in unison with guided breathwork and meditation to help to prepare you for sleep. A preview of the postures that are utilized in moon salutations can reviewed here.

You can expect to practice in a naturally lit space, with the addition of faux candlelight if/as needed, the support of bolsters, blocks and blankets and one set playlist (which can be previewed here). If you feel unsure about any of the musical offerings or would like to share any visuals (that could be part of the guided meditations) that feel like they could be barriers for you, you can feel free to contact Katie at thegriefritual@gmail.com.

** Trauma-sensitive practices are those that are tailored to meet the needs of those who have experienced some form of trauma, loss or grief. All are welcome to practice in this space that has been crafted with extra awareness and an eye on removing as many barriers to practice as possible.

****Trauma-informed practices are more traditional (western) yoga class offerings but that live in an awareness of holding space for participants to have the kind of experience that they most need.

Must be at minimum 10 weeks post partum to participate with clearance from medical doctor. This is a group exercise class, if concerned about pelvic floor and core strength for movement - and specifics for you and your body - please schedule a one-on-one session with Dr. Emily for a full pelvic floor assessment.

Every Wednesday at 9am via Zoom

Sign Up Here

Join Dr. Emily & Shannon in this virtual EmBodied Space of Magic and Mindfulness

Weekly - Wednesdays at 9AM

Have you felt called to find community or sangha around these troubled times? Are you someone who practices mindfulness or dabbles in buddhist principles and are looking for a group of likeminded women to be held accountable to and be consistent in your practice? Are you just starting with meditation but know that if you had a support system to continue on the journey of mindfulness you’d be better able to stay consistent and engaged?

Then you’ve found yourself in the right place.

Your Benefits: This weekly 60-minute mindfulness Zoom call with Dr. Emily and Shannon will hold space for exploration of self in a consciousness inclined virtual community.

The Purpose: This program is meant to foster community of space holding in an unruly world. Through gathering in mindful community once a week, women who connect here can find themselves in supported and understanding group to focus their practice and connect over magic and embodied integration.

Feel like this was created for you? Join our community.
$50/month to activate these teachings and gather in community
Recordings available 1 business day after live sessions

Here’s What You Get in Our Hour Together:

• 15 minutes of guided meditation

• 15-20 minutes of sound bath time

• 5-10 minutes of EmBodied magical integration time (energetic movement practice)

• 20 minutes of chatting, gathering and decompression

What People Are Saying:

“This is like the safe womb-like space to practice deep listening and connection, embodied meditation and invite playful (intuitive) movement allowing the group to evolve together organically.”

“This space has been a container for me for my organic evolution and I’m so grateful to be able to share my art in a safe space that continues to shift and change! It’s always fun and the best part of my week!”

A Krya of Self-Realization

Kundalini Yoga 

Wednesdays at 10:30am

sign up for the full month and get a recording for daily practice

with Shannon Hawley

Delve deeper into your own energetic practice. Kundalini yoga is as much of a spiritual practice as it is a movement meditation to deepen your connection to your inner and outer worlds. This offering begins the first Wednesday of the month and will invite you to develop a 40 day practice with a krya or framework of specific breathing techniques, asanas, mudras, and mantras.

An exchange of $80 to receive your recorded krya (so you can practice at home)  and attend weekly live in-person classes for the month of December.

December - Krya of Self-Realization

Kyra of Self-Realization tackles "imposter syndrome", reminding us to deepen our capacity to be our "true selves" in safety. This krya activates and actualizes this version of our life - the authentic identity - and also activates our courage to do this in more areas of our life. This krya provokes us to acknowledge your realization of who you truly are.

January - Krya to Know you Know

This krya works to erase any excess doubt, to "know that you know" even when you feel like you don't know. As Rilke puts it, we have to live the questions now so that someday we may live into the answers. 

February - Krya to Match Your Destiny

This Krya is built of asanas and movements embodying the guiding principle aligning physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually with your soul-force (your destiny). This intention is not to uncover a narrowly defined purpose, but to open plurality of inspiration, higher action and additional pathways so that you have many options of clarity. The pranayama in this krya brings the vision of the heart into this clarity.

March - Krya of Ease

This krya reminds us that ease is a state of being that is filled with knowledge, faith, trust -- plus the courage to venture into the unknown. These are the ventures that maintain the health and wellbeing of your physical body - that hold it all together.

FUTURE KRYAS:

April - Krya for Awakening

May - Krya to Empower Your Voice

June - Krya for Centeredness

July - Krya of Openness

August - Krya of the Tao

September - Sage Warrior Krya

Interested? Here’s Further Infromation!

Where: EmBodied Physical Therapy (1009 ARNOLD AVE, Suite 1B, Point Pleasant NJ)

When: Wednesdays at 10:30am

How Much: $80 for the full month + recording, $20/drop in

This is a very limited space – so make sure to reserve your space now if interested!

Register Here

Donation Based Breastfeeding Support Group

with Kim Guccione

Wednesdays at 2pm

Research has shown that peer support is the most reliable predictor that a mother will successfully breastfeed her baby.

Join our support group to create a community of like-minded mamas and to enhance your breastfeeding journey.

Come to share your expertise or to listen to other mothers' experiences- let's co-create the village that you've been searching for!

Sliding Scale Suggested Donation: $10-20

Sign Up Here

Yoga Basics - Beginner Friendly

Thursdays 10am

11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 21/5, 12/12, 12/19 (NO CLASS 11/28)

$125 for 6-weeks

$20 Drop-In Cash or Venmo ONLY

Learn the basics of yoga in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Whether you’re brand new to yoga or looking to refresh your practice, this series is designed to provide foundational knowledge and address any questions or hesitations.

Classes will explore:

·   Yoga poses and modifications

·   Pranayama (breathing exercises)

·   Relaxation

·   Mindfulness + Meditation

Classes welcome inquiry and offer a safe space to explore the connection between the body, mind and breath. From posture alignment to using props, this series offers experience and information to help you establish a safe and accessible yoga practice.

Thursdays 10-11am

Must be at minimum 10 weeks post partum to participate with clearance from medical doctor. This is a group exercise class, if concerned about pelvic floor and core strength for movement - and specifics for you and your body - please schedule a one-on-one session with Dr. Emily for a full pelvic floor assessment.

Sign Up Here

FUNctional Fitness BYOB - 6 Week Series

Thursdays 11:30am

11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19 (NO CLASS NOV 28)

$125 for 6-week Series

$20 Drop-IN Cash or Venmo ONLY

This active and playful class is for mamas to enjoy moving their bodies in a supportive, baby-welcoming environment. The movement component incorporates Yoga, Pilates, and Barre to stretch and strengthen your physical body with low-impact cardio, light-weight training, and deep stretching. All exercises are DR-safe, and modifications will be offered to meet varying fitness levels.

Babies can be worn, held, nursed, fed, or placed in a car seat or stroller. We will go with the flow and embrace all that arises in our time together. At the end of the series, you will have experience and tools to incorporate movement practices in your daily life.

Thursdays 11:30am-12:30pm

Must be at minimum 10 weeks post partum to participate with clearance from medical doctor. This is a group exercise class, if concerned about pelvic floor and core strength for movement - and specifics for you and your body - please schedule a one-on-one session with Dr. Emily for a full pelvic floor assessment.

Register Here

Prenatal Yoga with Karen Carola - Chakra Series

Location: EmBodied Physical Therapy

When: Thursdays at 6:30pm

Oct 10,17, 24 - Nov 14, 21 - Dec 5

In this prenatal series : work through the levels of the body energetically and physically with Karen. As class progresses you’ll move through the various energy centers with the use of chanting, postures for stretching and movement and breath/mindfulness practices through out. Through working with the energy of the chakras you can make sure you are learning for the whole body and so much more.

Prenatal Yoga is an amazing adjunct to birth classes and birth preparation for the pelvic floor and more. Through gentle movements, core activation and mobility of the soft tissues around the hips and pelvis it can be utilized to allow for ease and preparation for birth.

Experience the power of pregnancy with Karen Carola! Karen has assisted more than 3,500 women in delivering their children and is currently the Director of Midwifery for OGOA. Bringing together the unique perspectives of a registered midwife, over 35 years of OB-GYN experience, and a 500 hour RYT, Karen shares the secrets to a safe and empowering pregnancy, labor, and birth.

Karen Carola graduated from Columbia University with a Masters of Science in Midwifery in 1986. She brings her immense knowledge into all of her classes!

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Infant Massage Series

with Jen Lynch of Carry to Crawl PT

Fridays at 10:30am

11/1, 11/15, 11/22, 12/6

Join Jen, a dedicated perinatal and pediatric physical therapist and owner of Carry To Crawl Physical Therapy, for a transformative 4-week infant massage series.

This program is thoughtfully designed to guide both parents and their babies through the enriching benefits of infant massage.

Throughout the series, you will:

• Discover how touch enhances health and well-being for both you and your baby.

• Develop a deeper understanding of your baby's non-verbal cues.

• Learn specific massage strokes to support soothing, sleep, teething relief, digestion, and alleviation of gas and constipation.

The series will cover:

• Massage Techniques: Learn targeted strokes for different body parts, including modifications as your baby grows.

• Reflexology Points: Discover techniques to promote digestion and calmness.

• Bonding and Play: Explore suggestions to strengthen your bond and engage in playful interactions.

• Group Discussion: Share experiences and gain insights from fellow parents.

We will provide grapeseed oil for the massages, but if you prefer a different lotion or oil, feel free to bring it with you. Please note that olive oil is not recommended due to its potential to irritate sensitive baby skin.

We look forward to welcoming you and your little one to this enriching experience!

Sign Up Here

An Evening of Yin Yoga to Unwind + Recharge

Friday, December 6

6:30 - 8pm

$30

Join Rebecca for a 90-min Yin Yoga Experience. This restorative class guides students into a deep awareness of the physical body and breath through Yin Yoga and Mindfulness Meditation.

Yin Yoga emphasizes depth and simplicity. Students mindfully move into supine and seated postures while keeping the muscles relaxed, targeting connective tissue, ligaments, and fascia throughout the body. Poses are generally held for 3-5 minutes. This practice supports the long-term health and flexibility of the joints, recharges the energetic system of the body, and naturally draws the mind inward to a meditative state.

Guided pranayama, deep relaxation, and meditation will be weaved throughout the practice. As we prepare for the Holiday season, this classes offers the mind + body the opportunity to slow down, de-stress, and be present.

register here

Gentle Flow for All

with Kara Furlong

Satuday 12/7 at 10:30 am

Join me for a calming and accessible yoga class designed for every body, especially beginners.

This gentle or slow flow practice focuses on mindful movement, deep breathing, and relaxation, helping you release tension and connect with your body.

Whether you're new to yoga or simply looking for a soothing practice, you'll find this class a welcoming space to unwind and reset. No prior experience is needed—just come as you are!

This Class is a Suggested $15 Donation - but give what you can!

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*November/December*

Prenatal Yoga 4 Week Series

Sundays at 10:30 AM

11/17, 11/24, 12/8 + 12/15 (No class 12/1)

This series is focused around the season of Fall with mindfulness practice, breath work and movements all integrated into a prenatal specific yoga class. In class mamas are encouraged to connect with their baby, create bonding and space with in the body and pelvis to prepare and strengthen for birth.

This class is taught by Rebecca White, MA, CYT. Rebecca has been teaching yoga for over 13 years. She taught and practiced yoga through both of her pregnancies and is passionate about sharing supportive and healthful movement with women during their pregnancies and postpartum.

Prenatal Yoga is an amazing adjunct to birth classes and birth preparation for the pelvic floor and more. Through gentle movements, core activation and mobility of the soft tissues around the hips and pelvis it can be utilized to allow for ease and preparation for birth.

Register Here

Co-Working Pop-Up

Hosted by Nicole Fillipelli

December 8th 12-3

Writing a novel? Doing admin work for your business or life? Scheduling content? Need others to bounce a few ideas off of? Come join us for a co-working session!

These sessions are designed to bring women together in a calm, nurturing, and magical environment.  Allowing them time and space to focus on their tasks and goals, whatever they may be. 

Each session combines productivity with support, offering real-time guidance from Nicole, a business coach here to help you make meaningful progress.

What to Expect:

• Inspiring Space: A magical setting that encourages creativity and focus.

• Dedicated Work Blocks: Distraction-free time to dive deep into your projects.

• Guidance and Support: Personalized advice from an experienced business coach.

• Community Connection: Share ideas, encouragement, and inspiration with like-minded peers.

Sign Up Here

Pentacles of Progress with Nicole

Friday, December 13th 6:30-8pm - Limited Space Available

Sliding Scale Donation Based - Suggested Donation $25-50

Join Nicole for a 90-minute session where business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs connect, collaborate, and thrive! This monthly event offers a low-cost, supportive environment to share resources, receive mentorship, and grow both personally and professionally. Together, we will create magic in a safe, non-judgmental space.

We will explore strategies, processes, and balancing life and business while emphasizing the importance of healing. In this magical and supportive container, you are encouraged to seek feedback and ask questions, so please come prepared with yours!

Each session begins with a grounding exercise to center and calm the nervous system, setting the stage for meaningful discussion and shared insights. Whether you are here to listen or to share, you'll find a welcoming space that nurtures both your personal and entrepreneurial journey.

Register Here

Spirit & Sound

12/2, 12/9 and 12/16

Delve deeper into your own energetic practice. Kundalini yoga is as much of a spiritual practice as it is a movement meditation to deepen your connection to your inner and outer worlds.

This offering begins the first Monday of the month and will invite you to develop a 40 day practice with a krya or framework (specific breathing techniques, asanas, mudras, and mantras). 

Monday evenings we will be focusing on down-regulating, and practicing UN-WINDING from our day to usher in a gentle, and peaceful night's rest.

An exchange of $50 to receive your recorded krya (so you can practice at home)  and attend weekly live in-person classes for the month of December

December - Krya of Self-Realization

Kyra of Self-Realization tackles "imposter syndrome", reminding us to deepen our capacity to be our "true selves" in safety. This krya activates and actualizes this version of our life - the authentic identity - and also activates our courage to do this in more areas of our life. This krya provokes us to acknowledge your realization of who you truly are.

January - Krya to Know you Know

This krya works to erase any excess doubt, to "know that you know" even when you feel like you don't know. As Rilke puts it, we have to live the questions now so that someday we may live into the answers. 

February - Krya to Match Your Destiny

This Krya is built of asanas and movements embodying the guiding principle aligning physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually with your soul-force (your destiny). This intention is not to uncover a narrowly defined purpose, but to open plurality of inspiration, higher action and additional pathways so that you have many options of clarity. The pranayama in this krya brings the vision of the heart into this clarity.

March - Krya of Ease

This krya reminds us that ease is a state of being that is filled with knowledge, faith, trust -- plus the courage to venture into the unknown. These are the ventures that maintain the health and wellbeing of your physical body - that hold it all together.

FUTURE KRYAS:

April - Krya for Awakening

May - Krya to Empower Your Voice

June - Krya for Centeredness

July - Krya of Openness

August - Krya of the Tao

September - Sage Warrior Krya

Drop in $25 

Sign Up Here

Prenatal + Postpartum Bootcamp

with Krista O’Dea of One Strong Mother

BABIES WELCOME

11/26, 12/3, 12/10 + 12/27

A Four Week Series

Tuesdays at 11:00am

Learn how to safely strengthen your body during pregnancy, postpartum and beyond. This whole-body bootcamp-style program will focus on optimizing the muscles of the inner core (diaphragm, transverse abdominals and pelvic floor) and mastering muscle activation in basic movement patterns such as squats, lunges, bending, twisting, pulling and pushing. These types of movements are executed every single day, whether picking up a child, getting out of bed, opening a car door or mopping the floor.

Understand how to optimally use your core through conscious breathing techniques that you can incorporate into your daily life. This will strengthen the foundational muscles that provide posture, stability, balance and deep holistic strength. Say goodbye to chronic conditions such as lower back pain, sacro-iliac joint dysfunction, urinary/bowel incontinence, pelvic pain, and sciatica. This is also a great class for those who would like to prevent or work to correct diastasis recti and/or stress urinary incontinence.

We will begin our class with breath and core activation. After your core is activated and engaged, we will move on to more detailed strength circuits utilizing hand weights, bands and barre balls that will target your glutes, core, shoulder girdle and chest. We will top off class with a gentle cardio circuit to build endurance and end with a restorative, grounding meditation. Be prepared to breathe, work, sweat and leave feeling energized, strong, and relaxed!

Please bring a water bottle and wear comfortable workout clothing. Grippy socks are optional as barefoot is preferred.

Register Here

Mama + Baby Yoga

with Julia Alvarez (+ Baby!)

12/3, 12/10, 12/17

Mama + Baby Yoga is a relaxed class that can assist your postpartum recovery, strengthen the bond with your baby and is a chance to meet other mamas in the community.

In this 3-week series, you will learn asana and pranayama to ease aches and pains, promote emotional regulation and balance stress hormones.

We will also practice baby yoga that encourages movement and supports sleep and digestion for your little one.

Yoga benefits both mom and baby- mind, body, spirit!

Class is for those who are at least 6 weeks postpartum up to one year.

Gentle Yoga with Katie Morgan

8-Week Series

Tuesdays: 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17

5:00 - 6:00 pm

This six-week, trauma-informed series will focus on breath-synced movement sequences with ample opportunity to make modifications and enhancements to what is offered. Students can expect a naturally-lit space, easy access to the support of a variety of props and a soft playlist without lyrics.

The class includes an Acclimation Ritual, gentle movement, and a generous savasana. This class is best for:

Those who are new to, or returning to a physical yoga practice.

And/Or Students who are seeking the quiet, but present support of community.

And/Or People who are seeking to devote time to the practice of calming their minds, and hearts through building a connection to breath and body.

If you are wondering if this practice is right for you, you can contact Katie directly at thegriefritual@gmail.com.

Must be at minimum 10 weeks post partum to participate with clearance from medical doctor. This is a group exercise class, if concerned about pelvic floor and core strength for movement - and specifics for you and your body - please schedule a one-on-one session with Dr. Emily for a full pelvic floor assessment.

Sign Up Here

Sutra Study: A Yoga Philosophy Discussion Group

Tuesdays at 6:15pm

Yoga philosophy, much like any other philosophy, offers us a unique take on the root of human suffering, on the ways in which we can learn to connect to ourselves, wisdom and advice on navigating the dualities that life asks us to resolve and support on the perfectly-imperfect paths to peace.

Every Tuesday evening Katie will pick a Sutra from The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali for self study, reflection and break down. Together the class will work to understand the sutra and the lessons embedded there.

These workshops are trauma-informed (which means guided to see and support your in-the-moment needs), informal in nature (discussion is encouraged but never required) and supported by the sense of Community that these types of gatherings offer.

THIS CLASS IS A $20 SUGGESTED DONATION BUT GIVE WHAT YOU CAN

Venmo and Cash only through Katie at the time of class

If you have questions about whether or not this offering is right for you in your current season of grief, please feel free to reach out to Katie at manifestingbusual@gmail.com.

Sign Up Here

Evening Ritual: Moon Salutations & Restorative Postures w/ Katie Morgan

8-Week Series

Tuesdays: 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17

7:30 - 8:15 pm

$140

**A trauma-sensitive practice

Evening rituals, whether a full practice on the mat, or short amounts of time dedicated to processing the day and preparing for sleep, are a beautiful juxtaposition to the ways we give of ourselves throughout our day. In this series, Katie Morgan, RYT500, incorporates gentle movement, somatic practices, breathwork and restorative postures to invite regulation of the nervous system.

This is a trauma-informed practice; this approach affirms that you alone are the expert of you, and thereby acknowledges:

(1) the instructor’s role in holding space for you to have your own experiences with the offerings that are shared,

(2) the power of optionality that goes beyond “ability” and into the idea of what is right for your needs in this moment,

(3) the establishment of trust, both with the instructor and community but most of all, within your ability to tune in to yourself.

In this 45-minute evening ritual, we will begin each class with moon salutations. This practice incorporates gentle asanas (variations will be taught) that are linked with the breath but held for 2 - 3 breaths each. After the rounds of salutations, restorative postures will be offered in unison with guided breathwork and meditation to help to prepare you for sleep. A preview of the postures that are utilized in moon salutations can reviewed here.

You can expect to practice in a naturally lit space, with the addition of faux candlelight if/as needed, the support of bolsters, blocks and blankets and one set playlist (which can be previewed here). If you feel unsure about any of the musical offerings or would like to share any visuals (that could be part of the guided meditations) that feel like they could be barriers for you, you can feel free to contact Katie at thegriefritual@gmail.com.

** Trauma-sensitive practices are those that are tailored to meet the needs of those who have experienced some form of trauma, loss or grief. All are welcome to practice in this space that has been crafted with extra awareness and an eye on removing as many barriers to practice as possible.

****Trauma-informed practices are more traditional (western) yoga class offerings but that live in an awareness of holding space for participants to have the kind of experience that they most need.

Must be at minimum 10 weeks post partum to participate with clearance from medical doctor. This is a group exercise class, if concerned about pelvic floor and core strength for movement - and specifics for you and your body - please schedule a one-on-one session with Dr. Emily for a full pelvic floor assessment.

Every Wednesday at 9am via Zoom

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Join Dr. Emily & Shannon in this virtual EmBodied Space of Magic and Mindfulness

Weekly - Wednesdays at 9AM

Have you felt called to find community or sangha around these troubled times? Are you someone who practices mindfulness or dabbles in buddhist principles and are looking for a group of likeminded women to be held accountable to and be consistent in your practice? Are you just starting with meditation but know that if you had a support system to continue on the journey of mindfulness you’d be better able to stay consistent and engaged?

Then you’ve found yourself in the right place.

Your Benefits: This weekly 60-minute mindfulness Zoom call with Dr. Emily and Shannon will hold space for exploration of self in a consciousness inclined virtual community.

The Purpose: This program is meant to foster community of space holding in an unruly world. Through gathering in mindful community once a week, women who connect here can find themselves in supported and understanding group to focus their practice and connect over magic and embodied integration.

Feel like this was created for you? Join our community.
$50/month to activate these teachings and gather in community
Recordings available 1 business day after live sessions

Here’s What You Get in Our Hour Together:

• 15 minutes of guided meditation

• 15-20 minutes of sound bath time

• 5-10 minutes of EmBodied magical integration time (energetic movement practice)

• 20 minutes of chatting, gathering and decompression

What People Are Saying:

“This is like the safe womb-like space to practice deep listening and connection, embodied meditation and invite playful (intuitive) movement allowing the group to evolve together organically.”

“This space has been a container for me for my organic evolution and I’m so grateful to be able to share my art in a safe space that continues to shift and change! It’s always fun and the best part of my week!”

A Krya of Self-Realization

Kundalini Yoga 

Wednesdays at 10:30am

sign up for the full month and get a recording for daily practice

with Shannon Hawley

Delve deeper into your own energetic practice. Kundalini yoga is as much of a spiritual practice as it is a movement meditation to deepen your connection to your inner and outer worlds. This offering begins the first Wednesday of the month and will invite you to develop a 40 day practice with a krya or framework of specific breathing techniques, asanas, mudras, and mantras.

An exchange of $80 to receive your recorded krya (so you can practice at home)  and attend weekly live in-person classes for the month of December.

December - Krya of Self-Realization

Kyra of Self-Realization tackles "imposter syndrome", reminding us to deepen our capacity to be our "true selves" in safety. This krya activates and actualizes this version of our life - the authentic identity - and also activates our courage to do this in more areas of our life. This krya provokes us to acknowledge your realization of who you truly are.

January - Krya to Know you Know

This krya works to erase any excess doubt, to "know that you know" even when you feel like you don't know. As Rilke puts it, we have to live the questions now so that someday we may live into the answers. 

February - Krya to Match Your Destiny

This Krya is built of asanas and movements embodying the guiding principle aligning physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually with your soul-force (your destiny). This intention is not to uncover a narrowly defined purpose, but to open plurality of inspiration, higher action and additional pathways so that you have many options of clarity. The pranayama in this krya brings the vision of the heart into this clarity.

March - Krya of Ease

This krya reminds us that ease is a state of being that is filled with knowledge, faith, trust -- plus the courage to venture into the unknown. These are the ventures that maintain the health and wellbeing of your physical body - that hold it all together.

FUTURE KRYAS:

April - Krya for Awakening

May - Krya to Empower Your Voice

June - Krya for Centeredness

July - Krya of Openness

August - Krya of the Tao

September - Sage Warrior Krya

Interested? Here’s Further Infromation!

Where: EmBodied Physical Therapy (1009 ARNOLD AVE, Suite 1B, Point Pleasant NJ)

When: Wednesdays at 10:30am

How Much: $80 for the full month + recording, $20/drop in

This is a very limited space – so make sure to reserve your space now if interested!

Register Here

Donation Based Breastfeeding Support Group

with Kim Guccione

Wednesdays at 2pm

Research has shown that peer support is the most reliable predictor that a mother will successfully breastfeed her baby.

Join our support group to create a community of like-minded mamas and to enhance your breastfeeding journey.

Come to share your expertise or to listen to other mothers' experiences- let's co-create the village that you've been searching for!

Sliding Scale Suggested Donation: $10-20

Sign Up Here

Yoga Basics - Beginner Friendly

Thursdays 10am

11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 21/5, 12/12, 12/19 (NO CLASS 11/28)

$125 for 6-weeks

$20 Drop-In Cash or Venmo ONLY

Learn the basics of yoga in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Whether you’re brand new to yoga or looking to refresh your practice, this series is designed to provide foundational knowledge and address any questions or hesitations.

Classes will explore:

·   Yoga poses and modifications

·   Pranayama (breathing exercises)

·   Relaxation

·   Mindfulness + Meditation

Classes welcome inquiry and offer a safe space to explore the connection between the body, mind and breath. From posture alignment to using props, this series offers experience and information to help you establish a safe and accessible yoga practice.

Thursdays 10-11am

Must be at minimum 10 weeks post partum to participate with clearance from medical doctor. This is a group exercise class, if concerned about pelvic floor and core strength for movement - and specifics for you and your body - please schedule a one-on-one session with Dr. Emily for a full pelvic floor assessment.

Sign Up Here

FUNctional Fitness BYOB - 6 Week Series

Thursdays 11:30am

11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19 (NO CLASS NOV 28)

$125 for 6-week Series

$20 Drop-IN Cash or Venmo ONLY

This active and playful class is for mamas to enjoy moving their bodies in a supportive, baby-welcoming environment. The movement component incorporates Yoga, Pilates, and Barre to stretch and strengthen your physical body with low-impact cardio, light-weight training, and deep stretching. All exercises are DR-safe, and modifications will be offered to meet varying fitness levels.

Babies can be worn, held, nursed, fed, or placed in a car seat or stroller. We will go with the flow and embrace all that arises in our time together. At the end of the series, you will have experience and tools to incorporate movement practices in your daily life.

Thursdays 11:30am-12:30pm

Must be at minimum 10 weeks post partum to participate with clearance from medical doctor. This is a group exercise class, if concerned about pelvic floor and core strength for movement - and specifics for you and your body - please schedule a one-on-one session with Dr. Emily for a full pelvic floor assessment.

Sign Up Here

Wild Feminine Book Club with Dr. Emily Bessemer

A 7-Month Container starts 9/6

One Friday a Month at 6:30pm

9/6, 10/4, 11/8, 12/13, 1/17, 2/7, 3/7

Gather in community to work through this amazing book of pelvic bowl medicine.

Written by pelvic floor physical therapist Tami Lynn Kent, Wild Feminine, is a deep dive in to the ancestral lineage and movements of the body, energetics and musculature of the pelvic bowl. Each chapter comes with lessons, learning and practices that can be digested over the course of time.

Dr. Emily, who has studied Holistic Pelvic Care (HPC) with Tami, will be guiding the book discussion as well as facilitating further examination around different components of care with in the book. This container of space is held over the course of 7 separate gatherings, allowing for slow digestion and integration of the lessons and powerful magic with in each chapter.

"Our female bodies have powerful energy systems that can support and guide our lives.” Tami Lynn Kent wrote Wild Feminine after working with over 10,000 women to heal and restore access to this potency within. Learn more here about Tami, her work and her books/courses at: https://www.wildfeminine.com

What You Get when you sign up for the Book Club:

• A Copy of The Wild Feminine Book

• 7 Month Container of Space with Dr. Emily

• Small Discussion Group Around Each Topic

• Learn applicable techniques as in the book for apply energy work for healing, vitality and so much more in the female body

Learn More Here

A Nine Month Container in to Teaching the Female Body

Every SECOND Saturday of the Month

No in person class in November

9/14/24

10/12/24

12/14/24

1/11/25

2/8/25

3/8/25

4/12/25

5/10/25

10-6PM

Spiral Path Prenatal Teacher Training

Payment Plans Available Upon Request

Inquire for further information to info@embodiedphysicaltherapy.com

Join Dr. Emily Bessemer and Certified Nurse Midwife Karen Carola for this 85 hr Yoga Alliance Certified Spiral Path prenatal / female-body centered teacher training. Both Dr. Emily and Karen come with immense knowledge on how to care for and integrate the practices of yoga for those with a female pelvis in all the ages, stages and phases of their lives.

Through out this nine-month training there will be one in person meeting per month allowing for slow digestion, embodiment and understanding of the information. Together we will work on understanding the phases of the body in terms of the seasons, moon cycles and menstrual cycles as well as understanding the anatomical and physiological changes that occur during preconception, pregnancy, postpartum and beyond and how these practices of breath work, yoga and mindfulness can be deeply entrenched to allow for better understanding and cultivation of wholeness in the body.

This Class is Open To:

• Yoga teachers looking to expand their knowledge to comfortably teach pregnant and postpartum women

• Health care workers looking to learn more about pelvic floor/female pelvic anatomy

• Anyone interested in learning about their own bodies, cycles, stages and phases of life

You Will Receive:

• Instruction from two highly qualified health care and yoga providers on how to teach yoga in a safe and stable setting for the female body through all stages of preconception, pregnancy and postpartum

• Information on menses, sacred feminine embodiment, birth, labor, delivery, anatomy and so much more - to feel confident and prepared to not only to take care of your own physical body but to safely guide and instruct others on their journey

• Over 80 hours of in-person learning

• A slow embodiment of the information for each section

• First edition Spiral Path Prenatal YTT manual

• Confidence in teaching all stages, ages and phases of the female body

Payment Plans Available Upon Request - Inquire for further information to info@embodiedphysicaltherapy.com

Space is extremely limited to allow for true mentorship - please register in advanced if you plan to attend.

Register Here

Sunday Flow for Holiday Self-Care

Sunday, December 16 9am

$25 Drop-in

VENMO or CASH also accepted at door

Just in time for the Holidays! Enjoy a well-rounded practice of active vinyasa-style flows, pranayama, and yin-inspired postures to wind down and ease into relaxation and meditation. Experience with yoga or movement is recommended.

Must be at minimum 10 weeks post partum to participate with clearance from medical doctor. This is a group exercise class, if concerned about pelvic floor and core strength for movement - and specifics for you and your body - please schedule a one-on-one session with Dr. Emily for a full pelvic floor assessment.

Sign Up Here

*November/December*

Prenatal Yoga 4 Week Series

Sundays at 10:30 AM

11/17, 11/24, 12/8 + 12/15 (No class 12/1)

This series is focused around the season of Fall with mindfulness practice, breath work and movements all integrated into a prenatal specific yoga class. In class mamas are encouraged to connect with their baby, create bonding and space with in the body and pelvis to prepare and strengthen for birth.

This class is taught by Rebecca White, MA, CYT. Rebecca has been teaching yoga for over 13 years. She taught and practiced yoga through both of her pregnancies and is passionate about sharing supportive and healthful movement with women during their pregnancies and postpartum.

Prenatal Yoga is an amazing adjunct to birth classes and birth preparation for the pelvic floor and more. Through gentle movements, core activation and mobility of the soft tissues around the hips and pelvis it can be utilized to allow for ease and preparation for birth.

Register Here

Breastfeeding Basics

with Kim Guccione

Sunday 12/15 at 1pm

This class is designed to prepare mothers-to-be to nurse their newborn.

We will set realistic expectations, add breastfeeding basics to birth plans and discuss tips for breastfeeding success. As a society, our trend is to prepare for birth and "see what happens" with feeding our baby.

Although no one can prepare us for the birth of a child and each breastfeeding dyad is unique, understanding the basics of how breastfeeding works and catching a glimpse of what to expect at the beginning of nursing can set us up for a successful start and a more rewarding experience. It is ideal to take this class around 27-32 weeks of pregnancy.

Partners are welcome! Class includes access to online materials for future reference.

Sign Up Here

CPR for Families with Krista

Sunday, December 15th

4:30-6:30pm

$45 per person

CPR, or Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation, is a helpful skill for families as emergency situations occur unexpectedly. In this class, you will be taught how to recognize a respiratory arrest and cardiac arrest, how to initiate an emergency response, and how to provide life-saving measures to adults, children, and infants. Choking emergencies and maneuvers are also discussed. Gain the knowledge and skills to act quickly and effectively in high-stress, emergency situations.

Register Here

Spirit & Sound

12/2, 12/9 and 12/16

Delve deeper into your own energetic practice. Kundalini yoga is as much of a spiritual practice as it is a movement meditation to deepen your connection to your inner and outer worlds.

This offering begins the first Monday of the month and will invite you to develop a 40 day practice with a krya or framework (specific breathing techniques, asanas, mudras, and mantras). 

Monday evenings we will be focusing on down-regulating, and practicing UN-WINDING from our day to usher in a gentle, and peaceful night's rest.

An exchange of $50 to receive your recorded krya (so you can practice at home)  and attend weekly live in-person classes for the month of December

December - Krya of Self-Realization

Kyra of Self-Realization tackles "imposter syndrome", reminding us to deepen our capacity to be our "true selves" in safety. This krya activates and actualizes this version of our life - the authentic identity - and also activates our courage to do this in more areas of our life. This krya provokes us to acknowledge your realization of who you truly are.

January - Krya to Know you Know

This krya works to erase any excess doubt, to "know that you know" even when you feel like you don't know. As Rilke puts it, we have to live the questions now so that someday we may live into the answers. 

February - Krya to Match Your Destiny

This Krya is built of asanas and movements embodying the guiding principle aligning physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually with your soul-force (your destiny). This intention is not to uncover a narrowly defined purpose, but to open plurality of inspiration, higher action and additional pathways so that you have many options of clarity. The pranayama in this krya brings the vision of the heart into this clarity.

March - Krya of Ease

This krya reminds us that ease is a state of being that is filled with knowledge, faith, trust -- plus the courage to venture into the unknown. These are the ventures that maintain the health and wellbeing of your physical body - that hold it all together.

FUTURE KRYAS:

April - Krya for Awakening

May - Krya to Empower Your Voice

June - Krya for Centeredness

July - Krya of Openness

August - Krya of the Tao

September - Sage Warrior Krya

Drop in $25 

Sign Up Here

Prenatal + Postpartum Bootcamp

with Krista O’Dea of One Strong Mother

BABIES WELCOME

11/26, 12/3, 12/10 + 12/27

A Four Week Series

Tuesdays at 11:00am

Learn how to safely strengthen your body during pregnancy, postpartum and beyond. This whole-body bootcamp-style program will focus on optimizing the muscles of the inner core (diaphragm, transverse abdominals and pelvic floor) and mastering muscle activation in basic movement patterns such as squats, lunges, bending, twisting, pulling and pushing. These types of movements are executed every single day, whether picking up a child, getting out of bed, opening a car door or mopping the floor.

Understand how to optimally use your core through conscious breathing techniques that you can incorporate into your daily life. This will strengthen the foundational muscles that provide posture, stability, balance and deep holistic strength. Say goodbye to chronic conditions such as lower back pain, sacro-iliac joint dysfunction, urinary/bowel incontinence, pelvic pain, and sciatica. This is also a great class for those who would like to prevent or work to correct diastasis recti and/or stress urinary incontinence.

We will begin our class with breath and core activation. After your core is activated and engaged, we will move on to more detailed strength circuits utilizing hand weights, bands and barre balls that will target your glutes, core, shoulder girdle and chest. We will top off class with a gentle cardio circuit to build endurance and end with a restorative, grounding meditation. Be prepared to breathe, work, sweat and leave feeling energized, strong, and relaxed!

Please bring a water bottle and wear comfortable workout clothing. Grippy socks are optional as barefoot is preferred.

Register Here

Mama + Baby Yoga

with Julia Alvarez (+ Baby!)

12/3, 12/10, 12/17

Mama + Baby Yoga is a relaxed class that can assist your postpartum recovery, strengthen the bond with your baby and is a chance to meet other mamas in the community.

In this 3-week series, you will learn asana and pranayama to ease aches and pains, promote emotional regulation and balance stress hormones.

We will also practice baby yoga that encourages movement and supports sleep and digestion for your little one.

Yoga benefits both mom and baby- mind, body, spirit!

Class is for those who are at least 6 weeks postpartum up to one year.

Gentle Yoga with Katie Morgan

8-Week Series

Tuesdays: 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17

5:00 - 6:00 pm

This six-week, trauma-informed series will focus on breath-synced movement sequences with ample opportunity to make modifications and enhancements to what is offered. Students can expect a naturally-lit space, easy access to the support of a variety of props and a soft playlist without lyrics.

The class includes an Acclimation Ritual, gentle movement, and a generous savasana. This class is best for:

Those who are new to, or returning to a physical yoga practice.

And/Or Students who are seeking the quiet, but present support of community.

And/Or People who are seeking to devote time to the practice of calming their minds, and hearts through building a connection to breath and body.

If you are wondering if this practice is right for you, you can contact Katie directly at thegriefritual@gmail.com.

Must be at minimum 10 weeks post partum to participate with clearance from medical doctor. This is a group exercise class, if concerned about pelvic floor and core strength for movement - and specifics for you and your body - please schedule a one-on-one session with Dr. Emily for a full pelvic floor assessment.

Sign Up Here

Sutra Study: A Yoga Philosophy Discussion Group

Tuesdays at 6:15pm

Yoga philosophy, much like any other philosophy, offers us a unique take on the root of human suffering, on the ways in which we can learn to connect to ourselves, wisdom and advice on navigating the dualities that life asks us to resolve and support on the perfectly-imperfect paths to peace.

Every Tuesday evening Katie will pick a Sutra from The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali for self study, reflection and break down. Together the class will work to understand the sutra and the lessons embedded there.

These workshops are trauma-informed (which means guided to see and support your in-the-moment needs), informal in nature (discussion is encouraged but never required) and supported by the sense of Community that these types of gatherings offer.

THIS CLASS IS A $20 SUGGESTED DONATION BUT GIVE WHAT YOU CAN

Venmo and Cash only through Katie at the time of class

If you have questions about whether or not this offering is right for you in your current season of grief, please feel free to reach out to Katie at manifestingbusual@gmail.com.

Sign Up Here

Evening Ritual: Moon Salutations & Restorative Postures w/ Katie Morgan

8-Week Series

Tuesdays: 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17

7:30 - 8:15 pm

$140

**A trauma-sensitive practice

Evening rituals, whether a full practice on the mat, or short amounts of time dedicated to processing the day and preparing for sleep, are a beautiful juxtaposition to the ways we give of ourselves throughout our day. In this series, Katie Morgan, RYT500, incorporates gentle movement, somatic practices, breathwork and restorative postures to invite regulation of the nervous system.

This is a trauma-informed practice; this approach affirms that you alone are the expert of you, and thereby acknowledges:

(1) the instructor’s role in holding space for you to have your own experiences with the offerings that are shared,

(2) the power of optionality that goes beyond “ability” and into the idea of what is right for your needs in this moment,

(3) the establishment of trust, both with the instructor and community but most of all, within your ability to tune in to yourself.

In this 45-minute evening ritual, we will begin each class with moon salutations. This practice incorporates gentle asanas (variations will be taught) that are linked with the breath but held for 2 - 3 breaths each. After the rounds of salutations, restorative postures will be offered in unison with guided breathwork and meditation to help to prepare you for sleep. A preview of the postures that are utilized in moon salutations can reviewed here.

You can expect to practice in a naturally lit space, with the addition of faux candlelight if/as needed, the support of bolsters, blocks and blankets and one set playlist (which can be previewed here). If you feel unsure about any of the musical offerings or would like to share any visuals (that could be part of the guided meditations) that feel like they could be barriers for you, you can feel free to contact Katie at thegriefritual@gmail.com.

** Trauma-sensitive practices are those that are tailored to meet the needs of those who have experienced some form of trauma, loss or grief. All are welcome to practice in this space that has been crafted with extra awareness and an eye on removing as many barriers to practice as possible.

****Trauma-informed practices are more traditional (western) yoga class offerings but that live in an awareness of holding space for participants to have the kind of experience that they most need.

Must be at minimum 10 weeks post partum to participate with clearance from medical doctor. This is a group exercise class, if concerned about pelvic floor and core strength for movement - and specifics for you and your body - please schedule a one-on-one session with Dr. Emily for a full pelvic floor assessment.

Every Wednesday at 9am via Zoom

Sign Up Here

Join Dr. Emily & Shannon in this virtual EmBodied Space of Magic and Mindfulness

Weekly - Wednesdays at 9AM

Have you felt called to find community or sangha around these troubled times? Are you someone who practices mindfulness or dabbles in buddhist principles and are looking for a group of likeminded women to be held accountable to and be consistent in your practice? Are you just starting with meditation but know that if you had a support system to continue on the journey of mindfulness you’d be better able to stay consistent and engaged?

Then you’ve found yourself in the right place.

Your Benefits: This weekly 60-minute mindfulness Zoom call with Dr. Emily and Shannon will hold space for exploration of self in a consciousness inclined virtual community.

The Purpose: This program is meant to foster community of space holding in an unruly world. Through gathering in mindful community once a week, women who connect here can find themselves in supported and understanding group to focus their practice and connect over magic and embodied integration.

Feel like this was created for you? Join our community.
$50/month to activate these teachings and gather in community
Recordings available 1 business day after live sessions

Here’s What You Get in Our Hour Together:

• 15 minutes of guided meditation

• 15-20 minutes of sound bath time

• 5-10 minutes of EmBodied magical integration time (energetic movement practice)

• 20 minutes of chatting, gathering and decompression

What People Are Saying:

“This is like the safe womb-like space to practice deep listening and connection, embodied meditation and invite playful (intuitive) movement allowing the group to evolve together organically.”

“This space has been a container for me for my organic evolution and I’m so grateful to be able to share my art in a safe space that continues to shift and change! It’s always fun and the best part of my week!”

A Krya of Self-Realization

Kundalini Yoga 

Wednesdays at 10:30am

sign up for the full month and get a recording for daily practice

with Shannon Hawley

Delve deeper into your own energetic practice. Kundalini yoga is as much of a spiritual practice as it is a movement meditation to deepen your connection to your inner and outer worlds. This offering begins the first Wednesday of the month and will invite you to develop a 40 day practice with a krya or framework of specific breathing techniques, asanas, mudras, and mantras.

An exchange of $80 to receive your recorded krya (so you can practice at home)  and attend weekly live in-person classes for the month of December.

December - Krya of Self-Realization

Kyra of Self-Realization tackles "imposter syndrome", reminding us to deepen our capacity to be our "true selves" in safety. This krya activates and actualizes this version of our life - the authentic identity - and also activates our courage to do this in more areas of our life. This krya provokes us to acknowledge your realization of who you truly are.

January - Krya to Know you Know

This krya works to erase any excess doubt, to "know that you know" even when you feel like you don't know. As Rilke puts it, we have to live the questions now so that someday we may live into the answers. 

February - Krya to Match Your Destiny

This Krya is built of asanas and movements embodying the guiding principle aligning physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually with your soul-force (your destiny). This intention is not to uncover a narrowly defined purpose, but to open plurality of inspiration, higher action and additional pathways so that you have many options of clarity. The pranayama in this krya brings the vision of the heart into this clarity.

March - Krya of Ease

This krya reminds us that ease is a state of being that is filled with knowledge, faith, trust -- plus the courage to venture into the unknown. These are the ventures that maintain the health and wellbeing of your physical body - that hold it all together.

FUTURE KRYAS:

April - Krya for Awakening

May - Krya to Empower Your Voice

June - Krya for Centeredness

July - Krya of Openness

August - Krya of the Tao

September - Sage Warrior Krya

Interested? Here’s Further Infromation!

Where: EmBodied Physical Therapy (1009 ARNOLD AVE, Suite 1B, Point Pleasant NJ)

When: Wednesdays at 10:30am

How Much: $80 for the full month + recording, $20/drop in

This is a very limited space – so make sure to reserve your space now if interested!

Register Here

Donation Based Breastfeeding Support Group

with Kim Guccione

Wednesdays at 2pm

Research has shown that peer support is the most reliable predictor that a mother will successfully breastfeed her baby.

Join our support group to create a community of like-minded mamas and to enhance your breastfeeding journey.

Come to share your expertise or to listen to other mothers' experiences- let's co-create the village that you've been searching for!

Sliding Scale Suggested Donation: $10-20

Sign Up Here

Yoga Basics - Beginner Friendly

Thursdays 10am

11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 21/5, 12/12, 12/19 (NO CLASS 11/28)

$125 for 6-weeks

$20 Drop-In Cash or Venmo ONLY

Learn the basics of yoga in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Whether you’re brand new to yoga or looking to refresh your practice, this series is designed to provide foundational knowledge and address any questions or hesitations.

Classes will explore:

·   Yoga poses and modifications

·   Pranayama (breathing exercises)

·   Relaxation

·   Mindfulness + Meditation

Classes welcome inquiry and offer a safe space to explore the connection between the body, mind and breath. From posture alignment to using props, this series offers experience and information to help you establish a safe and accessible yoga practice.

Thursdays 10-11am

Must be at minimum 10 weeks post partum to participate with clearance from medical doctor. This is a group exercise class, if concerned about pelvic floor and core strength for movement - and specifics for you and your body - please schedule a one-on-one session with Dr. Emily for a full pelvic floor assessment.

Sign Up Here

FUNctional Fitness BYOB - 6 Week Series

Thursdays 11:30am

11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19 (NO CLASS NOV 28)

$125 for 6-week Series

$20 Drop-IN Cash or Venmo ONLY

This active and playful class is for mamas to enjoy moving their bodies in a supportive, baby-welcoming environment. The movement component incorporates Yoga, Pilates, and Barre to stretch and strengthen your physical body with low-impact cardio, light-weight training, and deep stretching. All exercises are DR-safe, and modifications will be offered to meet varying fitness levels.

Babies can be worn, held, nursed, fed, or placed in a car seat or stroller. We will go with the flow and embrace all that arises in our time together. At the end of the series, you will have experience and tools to incorporate movement practices in your daily life.

Thursdays 11:30am-12:30pm

Must be at minimum 10 weeks post partum to participate with clearance from medical doctor. This is a group exercise class, if concerned about pelvic floor and core strength for movement - and specifics for you and your body - please schedule a one-on-one session with Dr. Emily for a full pelvic floor assessment.

Happy Winter Solstice ! No Classes

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Herbal Plant Spirit Meditation

December 29 : Release & Connect to Spirit with Motherwort - Limited Space Available

Sliding Scale Donation Based - Suggested Donation $20-40

Class will be 90 minutes with an opportunity to mingle for a little while after.

Each month we will sit with an herb that coincides with the season. This session, the theme is Reclaiming Rest & Peace and will be with Shatavari.

We will journey through the chakra’s, taking notice of how the herb effects each wheel. We will weave in greenwitch practices under the guidance of the Wise Woman Tradition of Healing, calling in and giving gratitude to the elements. There will be an opportunity for a few folks to share experiences within the circle. Then we will go into the herbs healing properties, energetics and other wisdoms before closing together.

Please bring:

• an item of meaning to you to place on our community altar (you will take it back home with you after class)

• a journal if you wish!

• favorite mug with you!

I will include plant profiles that you can bring home to hole punch and put in a binder to build your own materia medica.

If you are unable to attend please email soilskysoul@gmail.com so we can make space for folks who want to drop in!

Sign Up Here

SoulSparks and Fireworks: A Special Year-End Meditative Journaling/Writing Experience with Jill Ocone

Monday 12/30 from 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

$25

Honor new beginnings and spark your unique light with “SoulSparks and Fireworks: A Special Year-End Meditative Journaling/Writing Experience!”

This 90-minute program includes guided meditations, mindful writing prompts, and compassionate connections in a supportive and nurturing environment.

This workshop will guide you through a process of reflecting upon your path to the present moment while discovering the sparks of your soul’s words, ideas, and wishes that will illuminate your sense of self and purpose in the new year like bright, bold, and beautiful fireworks.

Those who are called to share with the group are just as welcome as those who choose to keep their thoughts to themselves. No prior writing experience is necessary, just an open heart and a willingness to explore.

As a trauma-informed experience, you will be provided with invitations to meet your individual needs and comfort levels while fostering your peace.

While journals and writing utensils will be available, attendees are welcome to bring their favorite notebook, journal, laptop, or device.

Please dress comfortably.

Register Here

Reflections: Sacred Rituals For The New Year

led by Katie Morgan

Tuesday December 31st, 10am-12pm

The work that we have done in 2024, and way back through the archives of our personal history, has been steeped in complexity…some we perceive as beautiful, joy-filled and infused purposefully, some we perceive as dreadfully heavy, perhaps arriving despite our vehement protests.

When we spend so much of our lives feeling fused with what's occurring around us, we can miss some of the opportunities to pause, take a step back and reflect on the wisdom we have acquired.

This sacred ritual of the pause, led by Katie Morgan of The Grief Ritual, focuses on the dual work of allowing space for grief, AND in alignment with the intention to relentlessly thrive. During this sacred space between 2024 - 2025, we can return to the idea of “village rituals”.

Together, we can take gently guided, non-movement-based opportunities to:

• Acclimate to our right-now 12/31/24 selves & create a community alter that is representative of the journey of the past 12-months

• Allow a bit of space for ciphering wisdom from the wounds we sense and for softly tending to any emotional residue that remains

• Foster connectedness with ourselves by practicing felt-sense, truth-telling work with guided meditation and time for independent writing/reflection; foster connectedness with another by practicing empathetic listening (the practice of listening with your heart and sending love without the return of words) to the writing/sharing from another

• Express what arrives with an intuitive art activity and the sacred practice of kintsugi (a repairing of what was considered broken with gold)

• Be part of creating a “village” Manifesto that is infused with the powerful energy of our Women’s Circle

Tea will be served

Happy New Years ! No Classes Scheduled.

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Gentle Flow for All

with Kara Furlong

Saturday Jan 4 at 10:30 am

Join me for a calming and accessible yoga class designed for every body, especially beginners.

This gentle or slow flow practice focuses on mindful movement, deep breathing, and relaxation, helping you release tension and connect with your body.

Whether you're new to yoga or simply looking for a soothing practice, you'll find this class a welcoming space to unwind and reset. No prior experience is needed—just come as you are!

This Class is a Suggested $15 Donation - but give what you can!

Register Here

Winter Flow Series

Sundays at 9AM

1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2 and 2/9

This class focuses on whimsy and flow with an integrative twist.

Through the practice of vinyasas style flowing yoga, mindfulness movement and intentional practice participants will find themselves in flow with season shifts (winter) as well as a practice that opens up to the seasonal integration of the darkest days of the year.

Through the Winter Season come practice with us for this fun, warm and inviting six week series. Dr. Emily integrates moon magic, womb based energetic healing and full solar/sacral plexus work in to all of her offerings.

The dark days of winter can be some of the longest/shortest days - It's important to gather in community, work together for movement and continue to enliven and integrate our dreams. Join Dr. Emily for the first flow of 2025 to start your calendar year off right. Moving from the calendar new through Imbolc where we can ignite our dreams and prepare to plan seeds for the next seasonal shift to come.

Register Here

WINTER (JAN/FEB) PRENATAL FLOW

Prenatal Yoga 6 Week Series

Sundays at 10:30 AM

1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2 and 2/9

This Class is IN PERSON at EmBodied Physical Therapy

This series is focused around the season of winter with mindfulness practice, breath work and movements all integrated in to a prenatal specific yoga class. In class mamas are encouraged to connect with their baby, create bonding and space with in the body and pelvis to prepare and strengthen for birth.

This class is taught by pelvic floor physical therapist Emily Bessemer. Emily has been in the field of women’s health for over 10 years - working with women of all ages and stages to connect to their pelvic floors, Emily is excited to expand her PF reach to include prenatal yoga out of EmBodied Physical Therapy, her private practice. Expect this series to be interactive and fun! We will focus on moving in the winter season through this integrative practices, getting warm in our bodies and continuing to nurture the life within.

Prenatal Yoga is an amazing adjunct to birth classes and birth preparation for the pelvic floor and more. Through gentle movements, core activation and mobility of the soft tissues around the hips and pelvis it can be utilized to allow for ease and preparation for birth.

Register Here

Conquering Low Back Pain Workshop w/ Allison Bragen

Sunday, January 5th

12:30pm - 2pm

$40

An interactive workshop led by a Doctor of Physical Therapy that will teach you how to stay healthy, manage and prevent low back pain, and keep doing what you love without low back pain holding you back!

Must be at minimum 10 weeks post partum to participate with clearance from medical doctor. This is a group exercise class, if concerned about pelvic floor and core strength for movement - and specifics for you and your body - please schedule a one-on-one session with Dr. Emily for a full pelvic floor assessment.

Register Here

Spirit & Sound

1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27

Delve deeper into your own energetic practice. Kundalini yoga is as much of a spiritual practice as it is a movement meditation to deepen your connection to your inner and outer worlds.

This offering begins the first Monday of the month and will invite you to develop a 40 day practice with a krya or framework (specific breathing techniques, asanas, mudras, and mantras). 

Monday evenings we will be focusing on down-regulating, and practicing UN-WINDING from our day to usher in a gentle, and peaceful night's rest.

An exchange of $80 to receive your recorded krya (so you can practice at home)  and attend weekly live in-person classes for the month of January

January - Krya to Know you Know

This krya works to erase any excess doubt, to "know that you know" even when you feel like you don't know. As Rilke puts it, we have to live the questions now so that someday we may live into the answers. 

February - Krya to Match Your Destiny

This Krya is built of asanas and movements embodying the guiding principle aligning physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually with your soul-force (your destiny). This intention is not to uncover a narrowly defined purpose, but to open plurality of inspiration, higher action and additional pathways so that you have many options of clarity. The pranayama in this krya brings the vision of the heart into this clarity.

March - Krya of Ease

This krya reminds us that ease is a state of being that is filled with knowledge, faith, trust -- plus the courage to venture into the unknown. These are the ventures that maintain the health and wellbeing of your physical body - that hold it all together.

FUTURE KRYAS:

April - Krya for Awakening

May - Krya to Empower Your Voice

June - Krya for Centeredness

July - Krya of Openness

August - Krya of the Tao

September - Sage Warrior Krya

Drop in $25 

Sign Up Here

Prenatal + Postpartum Bootcamp

with Krista O’Dea of One Strong Mother

BABIES WELCOME

1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11

A Six Week Series

Tuesdays at 11:00am

Learn how to safely strengthen your body during pregnancy, postpartum and beyond. This whole-body bootcamp-style program will focus on optimizing the muscles of the inner core (diaphragm, transverse abdominals and pelvic floor) and mastering muscle activation in basic movement patterns such as squats, lunges, bending, twisting, pulling and pushing. These types of movements are executed every single day, whether picking up a child, getting out of bed, opening a car door or mopping the floor.

Understand how to optimally use your core through conscious breathing techniques that you can incorporate into your daily life. This will strengthen the foundational muscles that provide posture, stability, balance and deep holistic strength. Say goodbye to chronic conditions such as lower back pain, sacro-iliac joint dysfunction, urinary/bowel incontinence, pelvic pain, and sciatica. This is also a great class for those who would like to prevent or work to correct diastasis recti and/or stress urinary incontinence.

We will begin our class with breath and core activation. After your core is activated and engaged, we will move on to more detailed strength circuits utilizing hand weights, bands and barre balls that will target your glutes, core, shoulder girdle and chest. We will top off class with a gentle cardio circuit to build endurance and end with a restorative, grounding meditation. Be prepared to breathe, work, sweat and leave feeling energized, strong, and relaxed!

Please bring a water bottle and wear comfortable workout clothing. Grippy socks are optional as barefoot is preferred.

Register Here

Gentle Yoga with Katie Morgan

6-Week Series

Tuesdays: 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11

5:00 - 6:00 pm

This 6-week, trauma-informed series will focus on breath-synced movement sequences with ample opportunity to make modifications and enhancements to what is offered. Students can expect a naturally-lit space, easy access to the support of a variety of props and a soft playlist without lyrics.

The class includes an Acclimation Ritual, gentle movement, and a generous savasana. This class is best for:

Those who are new to, or returning to a physical yoga practice.

And/Or Students who are seeking the quiet, but present support of community.

And/Or People who are seeking to devote time to the practice of calming their minds, and hearts through building a connection to breath and body.

If you are wondering if this practice is right for you, you can contact Katie directly at thegriefritual@gmail.com.

Must be at minimum 10 weeks post partum to participate with clearance from medical doctor. This is a group exercise class, if concerned about pelvic floor and core strength for movement - and specifics for you and your body - please schedule a one-on-one session with Dr. Emily for a full pelvic floor assessment.

Sign Up Here

Sutra Study: A Yoga Philosophy Discussion Group

Tuesdays at 6:15pm

Yoga philosophy, much like any other philosophy, offers us a unique take on the root of human suffering, on the ways in which we can learn to connect to ourselves, wisdom and advice on navigating the dualities that life asks us to resolve and support on the perfectly-imperfect paths to peace.

Every Tuesday evening Katie will pick a Sutra from The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali for self study, reflection and break down. Together the class will work to understand the sutra and the lessons embedded there.

These workshops are trauma-informed (which means guided to see and support your in-the-moment needs), informal in nature (discussion is encouraged but never required) and supported by the sense of Community that these types of gatherings offer.

THIS CLASS IS A $20 SUGGESTED DONATION BUT GIVE WHAT YOU CAN

Venmo and Cash only through Katie at the time of class

If you have questions about whether or not this offering is right for you in your current season of grief, please feel free to reach out to Katie at manifestingbusual@gmail.com.

Register Here

Evening Ritual: Moon Salutations & Restorative Postures w/ Katie Morgan

6-Week Series

Tuesdays: 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11

7:30 - 8:15 pm

$110

**A trauma-sensitive practice

Evening rituals, whether a full practice on the mat, or short amounts of time dedicated to processing the day and preparing for sleep, are a beautiful juxtaposition to the ways we give of ourselves throughout our day. In this series, Katie Morgan, RYT500, incorporates gentle movement, somatic practices, breathwork and restorative postures to invite regulation of the nervous system.

This is a trauma-informed practice; this approach affirms that you alone are the expert of you, and thereby acknowledges:

(1) the instructor’s role in holding space for you to have your own experiences with the offerings that are shared,

(2) the power of optionality that goes beyond “ability” and into the idea of what is right for your needs in this moment,

(3) the establishment of trust, both with the instructor and community but most of all, within your ability to tune in to yourself.

In this 45-minute evening ritual, we will begin each class with moon salutations. This practice incorporates gentle asanas (variations will be taught) that are linked with the breath but held for 2 - 3 breaths each. After the rounds of salutations, restorative postures will be offered in unison with guided breathwork and meditation to help to prepare you for sleep. A preview of the postures that are utilized in moon salutations can reviewed here.

You can expect to practice in a naturally lit space, with the addition of faux candlelight if/as needed, the support of bolsters, blocks and blankets and one set playlist (which can be previewed here). If you feel unsure about any of the musical offerings or would like to share any visuals (that could be part of the guided meditations) that feel like they could be barriers for you, you can feel free to contact Katie at thegriefritual@gmail.com.

** Trauma-sensitive practices are those that are tailored to meet the needs of those who have experienced some form of trauma, loss or grief. All are welcome to practice in this space that has been crafted with extra awareness and an eye on removing as many barriers to practice as possible.

****Trauma-informed practices are more traditional (western) yoga class offerings but that live in an awareness of holding space for participants to have the kind of experience that they most need.

Must be at minimum 10 weeks post partum to participate with clearance from medical doctor. This is a group exercise class, if concerned about pelvic floor and core strength for movement - and specifics for you and your body - please schedule a one-on-one session with Dr. Emily for a full pelvic floor assessment.

Every Wednesday at 9am via Zoom

Sign Up Here

Join Dr. Emily & Shannon in this virtual EmBodied Space of Magic and Mindfulness

Weekly - Wednesdays at 9AM

Have you felt called to find community or sangha around these troubled times? Are you someone who practices mindfulness or dabbles in buddhist principles and are looking for a group of likeminded women to be held accountable to and be consistent in your practice? Are you just starting with meditation but know that if you had a support system to continue on the journey of mindfulness you’d be better able to stay consistent and engaged?

Then you’ve found yourself in the right place.

Your Benefits: This weekly 60-minute mindfulness Zoom call with Dr. Emily and Shannon will hold space for exploration of self in a consciousness inclined virtual community.

The Purpose: This program is meant to foster community of space holding in an unruly world. Through gathering in mindful community once a week, women who connect here can find themselves in supported and understanding group to focus their practice and connect over magic and embodied integration.

Feel like this was created for you? Join our community.
$50/month to activate these teachings and gather in community
Recordings available 1 business day after live sessions

Here’s What You Get in Our Hour Together:

• 15 minutes of guided meditation

• 15-20 minutes of sound bath time

• 5-10 minutes of EmBodied magical integration time (energetic movement practice)

• 20 minutes of chatting, gathering and decompression

What People Are Saying:

“This is like the safe womb-like space to practice deep listening and connection, embodied meditation and invite playful (intuitive) movement allowing the group to evolve together organically.”

“This space has been a container for me for my organic evolution and I’m so grateful to be able to share my art in a safe space that continues to shift and change! It’s always fun and the best part of my week!”

A Krya to Know You Know

Kundalini Yoga 

Wednesdays at 10:30am

sign up for the full month and get a recording for daily practice

with Shannon Hawley

Delve deeper into your own energetic practice. Kundalini yoga is as much of a spiritual practice as it is a movement meditation to deepen your connection to your inner and outer worlds. This offering begins the first Wednesday of the month and will invite you to develop a 40 day practice with a krya or framework of specific breathing techniques, asanas, mudras, and mantras.

An exchange of $80 to receive your recorded krya (so you can practice at home)  and attend weekly live in-person classes for the month of December.

January - Krya to Know you Know

This krya works to erase any excess doubt, to "know that you know" even when you feel like you don't know. As Rilke puts it, we have to live the questions now so that someday we may live into the answers. 

February - Krya to Match Your Destiny

This Krya is built of asanas and movements embodying the guiding principle aligning physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually with your soul-force (your destiny). This intention is not to uncover a narrowly defined purpose, but to open plurality of inspiration, higher action and additional pathways so that you have many options of clarity. The pranayama in this krya brings the vision of the heart into this clarity.

March - Krya of Ease

This krya reminds us that ease is a state of being that is filled with knowledge, faith, trust -- plus the courage to venture into the unknown. These are the ventures that maintain the health and wellbeing of your physical body - that hold it all together.

FUTURE KRYAS:

April - Krya for Awakening

May - Krya to Empower Your Voice

June - Krya for Centeredness

July - Krya of Openness

August - Krya of the Tao

September - Sage Warrior Krya

Interested? Here’s Further Infromation!

Where: EmBodied Physical Therapy (1009 ARNOLD AVE, Suite 1B, Point Pleasant NJ)

When: Wednesdays at 10:30am

How Much: $80 for the full month + recording, $20/drop in

This is a very limited space – so make sure to reserve your space now if interested!

Register Here

Donation Based Breastfeeding Support Group

with Kim Guccione

Wednesdays at 2pm

Research has shown that peer support is the most reliable predictor that a mother will successfully breastfeed her baby.

Join our support group to create a community of like-minded mamas and to enhance your breastfeeding journey.

Come to share your expertise or to listen to other mothers' experiences- let's co-create the village that you've been searching for!

Sliding Scale Suggested Donation: $10-20

Sign Up Here

Yoga Basics - Beginner Friendly

Thursdays 10am

1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13

$125 for 6-weeks

$20 Drop-In Cash or Venmo ONLY

Learn the basics of yoga in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Whether you’re brand new to yoga or looking to refresh your practice, this series is designed to provide foundational knowledge and address any questions or hesitations.

Classes will explore:

·   Yoga poses and modifications

·   Pranayama (breathing exercises)

·   Relaxation

·   Mindfulness + Meditation

Classes welcome inquiry and offer a safe space to explore the connection between the body, mind and breath. From posture alignment to using props, this series offers experience and information to help you establish a safe and accessible yoga practice.

Thursdays 10-11am

Must be at minimum 10 weeks post partum to participate with clearance from medical doctor. This is a group exercise class, if concerned about pelvic floor and core strength for movement - and specifics for you and your body - please schedule a one-on-one session with Dr. Emily for a full pelvic floor assessment.

Sign Up Here

FUNctional Fitness BYOB - 6 Week Series

Thursdays 11:30am

1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13

$125 for 6-week Series

$20 Drop-IN Cash or Venmo ONLY

This active and playful class is for mamas to enjoy moving their bodies in a supportive, baby-welcoming environment. The movement component incorporates Yoga, Pilates, and Barre to stretch and strengthen your physical body with low-impact cardio, light-weight training, and deep stretching. All exercises are DR-safe, and modifications will be offered to meet varying fitness levels.

Babies can be worn, held, nursed, fed, or placed in a car seat or stroller. We will go with the flow and embrace all that arises in our time together. At the end of the series, you will have experience and tools to incorporate movement practices in your daily life.

Thursdays 11:30am-12:30pm

Must be at minimum 10 weeks post partum to participate with clearance from medical doctor. This is a group exercise class, if concerned about pelvic floor and core strength for movement - and specifics for you and your body - please schedule a one-on-one session with Dr. Emily for a full pelvic floor assessment.

Register Here

Your Year, Your Vision: An Introduction to Vision Boarding

with Jenny Santa Maria

Thursday 1/9 from 6-9pm

2025 is YOUR year!

Unlock the power of visualization and take the first step towards your dream life.

This immersive, hands-on experience is designed to help you clarify your goals, ignite your creativity, and set a clear path toward your future aspirations. A vision board might be one of the most important and inspiring works of art you ever create.

By creating visual imagery of what you want for this upcoming year, you are engaging in goal setting in a fun and expressive way. Led by the dynamic Art Coach and Teaching Artist, Jenny Santa Maria, you will be guided through a series of reflective exercises to help you identify your deepest dreams and goals, and then use visual language to symbolize these aspirations.

No prerequisite skills are required—just bring your enthusiasm and an open mind. Whether you're looking to advance your career, improve your health, strengthen your relationships, or simply bring more joy into your life, this workshop will provide you with the clarity and motivation you need to turn your dreams into reality.

Join us for a transformative journey and leave with a visual roadmap to your best life.

What to Expect:

• Introduction to vision boarding and its benefits

• Creative and supportive environment

• All materials provided (ie. huge array of stamps and ink pads, color pencils, magazines, etc)

• References and inspiration board templates

• Jenny will help you transform these aspirations into visual imagery, offering expert advice and suggesting techniques so these elements capture your attention each time you look at them.

• Networking with like-minded individuals

Register Here

Mama Meet Up: Edition

with Amy

Fridays at 6:30pm

Come join Amy and other mamas in a non-judgmental space to share the joys, the struggles, and the sillies of life and parenthood.

Light snacks will be provided and all proceeds will be donated to The Bloom Foundation for Maternal Wellness, a charitable organization near and dear to Amy’s heart.

Suggested Donation $10-20

All proceeds go to the Bloom Foundation - for more information on the Bloom Foundation and what they do to help girls being bullied, please read more about them here and consider donating: https://www.hellobloom.org

Learn More Here

A Nine Month Container in to Teaching the Female Body

Every SECOND Saturday of the Month

No in person class in November

9/14/24

10/12/24

12/14/24

1/11/25

2/8/25

3/8/25

4/12/25

5/10/25

10-6PM

Spiral Path Prenatal Teacher Training

Payment Plans Available Upon Request

Inquire for further information to info@embodiedphysicaltherapy.com

Join Dr. Emily Bessemer and Certified Nurse Midwife Karen Carola for this 85 hr Yoga Alliance Certified Spiral Path prenatal / female-body centered teacher training. Both Dr. Emily and Karen come with immense knowledge on how to care for and integrate the practices of yoga for those with a female pelvis in all the ages, stages and phases of their lives.

Through out this nine-month training there will be one in person meeting per month allowing for slow digestion, embodiment and understanding of the information. Together we will work on understanding the phases of the body in terms of the seasons, moon cycles and menstrual cycles as well as understanding the anatomical and physiological changes that occur during preconception, pregnancy, postpartum and beyond and how these practices of breath work, yoga and mindfulness can be deeply entrenched to allow for better understanding and cultivation of wholeness in the body.

This Class is Open To:

• Yoga teachers looking to expand their knowledge to comfortably teach pregnant and postpartum women

• Health care workers looking to learn more about pelvic floor/female pelvic anatomy

• Anyone interested in learning about their own bodies, cycles, stages and phases of life

You Will Receive:

• Instruction from two highly qualified health care and yoga providers on how to teach yoga in a safe and stable setting for the female body through all stages of preconception, pregnancy and postpartum

• Information on menses, sacred feminine embodiment, birth, labor, delivery, anatomy and so much more - to feel confident and prepared to not only to take care of your own physical body but to safely guide and instruct others on their journey

• Over 80 hours of in-person learning

• A slow embodiment of the information for each section

• First edition Spiral Path Prenatal YTT manual

• Confidence in teaching all stages, ages and phases of the female body

Payment Plans Available Upon Request - Inquire for further information to info@embodiedphysicaltherapy.com

Space is extremely limited to allow for true mentorship - please register in advanced if you plan to attend.

Register Here

Winter Flow Series

Sundays at 9AM

1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2 and 2/9

This class focuses on whimsy and flow with an integrative twist.

Through the practice of vinyasas style flowing yoga, mindfulness movement and intentional practice participants will find themselves in flow with season shifts (winter) as well as a practice that opens up to the seasonal integration of the darkest days of the year.

Through the Winter Season come practice with us for this fun, warm and inviting six week series. Dr. Emily integrates moon magic, womb based energetic healing and full solar/sacral plexus work in to all of her offerings.

The dark days of winter can be some of the longest/shortest days - It's important to gather in community, work together for movement and continue to enliven and integrate our dreams. Join Dr. Emily for the first flow of 2025 to start your calendar year off right. Moving from the calendar new through Imbolc where we can ignite our dreams and prepare to plan seeds for the next seasonal shift to come.

Register Here

WINTER (JAN/FEB) PRENATAL FLOW

Prenatal Yoga 6 Week Series

Sundays at 10:30 AM

1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2 and 2/9

This Class is IN PERSON at EmBodied Physical Therapy

This series is focused around the season of winter with mindfulness practice, breath work and movements all integrated in to a prenatal specific yoga class. In class mamas are encouraged to connect with their baby, create bonding and space with in the body and pelvis to prepare and strengthen for birth.

This class is taught by pelvic floor physical therapist Emily Bessemer. Emily has been in the field of women’s health for over 10 years - working with women of all ages and stages to connect to their pelvic floors, Emily is excited to expand her PF reach to include prenatal yoga out of EmBodied Physical Therapy, her private practice. Expect this series to be interactive and fun! We will focus on moving in the winter season through this integrative practices, getting warm in our bodies and continuing to nurture the life within.

Prenatal Yoga is an amazing adjunct to birth classes and birth preparation for the pelvic floor and more. Through gentle movements, core activation and mobility of the soft tissues around the hips and pelvis it can be utilized to allow for ease and preparation for birth.

Register Here

Breastfeeding Basics

with Kim Guccione

Sunday 1/12 at 12 pm

This class is designed to prepare mothers-to-be to nurse their newborn.

We will set realistic expectations, add breastfeeding basics to birth plans and discuss tips for breastfeeding success. As a society, our trend is to prepare for birth and "see what happens" with feeding our baby.

Although no one can prepare us for the birth of a child and each breastfeeding dyad is unique, understanding the basics of how breastfeeding works and catching a glimpse of what to expect at the beginning of nursing can set us up for a successful start and a more rewarding experience. It is ideal to take this class around 27-32 weeks of pregnancy.

Partners are welcome! Class includes access to online materials for future reference.

Register Here

Practicing THE ARTIST'S WAY (Julia Cameron) for 12 weeks with Shannon Hawley.

This group is for nurturing our creative seeds and to engender our creative evolution. We are all creative and our greatest work of art is OUR LIFE. These Monday mornings will provide:

Time to explore, write, or create. 

Time to connect around creativity and self-discovery.

Time to support one another in our creative evolution.

MONDAYS 10:30am-11:30am - IN PERSON

$180 for 12 weeks (or $20 per session)

 We'll open up the circle with a grounding exercise and meditation, and  a short discussion about the chapter, themes, and questions for the week. We will then write or create for 30 minutes! Lastly, we'll connect and be invited to share briefly and wish each other well for the week ahead. 

This is meant to be a casual, softening, non-judgemental group for experimenting, creating, and connecting in a safe and supportive environment.

• Jan. 13  -Week One: Recovering a Sense of Safety. 

• Jan. 20  -Week Two: Recovering a Sense of Identity.

• Jan. 27 -Week Three: Recovering a Sense of Power.

• Feb 3  - Week Four: Recovering a Sense of Integrity. 

• Feb 10  -Week Five: Recovering a Sense of Possibility. 

• Feb 17  -Week Six: Recovering a Sense of Abundance.

• Feb 24  - Week Seven: Recovering a Sense of Connection.

• March 3 -Week Eight: Recovering a Sense of Strength. 

• March 10  - Week Nine: Recovering a Sense of Compassion.

• March 17  -Week Ten: Recovering a Sense of Self-Protection.

• March 24 -Week Eleven: Recovering a Sense of Autonomy.

• March 31 - Week Twelve:Recovering a Sense of Faith.

Register Here

Spirit & Sound

1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27

Delve deeper into your own energetic practice. Kundalini yoga is as much of a spiritual practice as it is a movement meditation to deepen your connection to your inner and outer worlds.

This offering begins the first Monday of the month and will invite you to develop a 40 day practice with a krya or framework (specific breathing techniques, asanas, mudras, and mantras). 

Monday evenings we will be focusing on down-regulating, and practicing UN-WINDING from our day to usher in a gentle, and peaceful night's rest.

An exchange of $80 to receive your recorded krya (so you can practice at home)  and attend weekly live in-person classes for the month of January

January - Krya to Know you Know

This krya works to erase any excess doubt, to "know that you know" even when you feel like you don't know. As Rilke puts it, we have to live the questions now so that someday we may live into the answers. 

February - Krya to Match Your Destiny

This Krya is built of asanas and movements embodying the guiding principle aligning physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually with your soul-force (your destiny). This intention is not to uncover a narrowly defined purpose, but to open plurality of inspiration, higher action and additional pathways so that you have many options of clarity. The pranayama in this krya brings the vision of the heart into this clarity.

March - Krya of Ease

This krya reminds us that ease is a state of being that is filled with knowledge, faith, trust -- plus the courage to venture into the unknown. These are the ventures that maintain the health and wellbeing of your physical body - that hold it all together.

FUTURE KRYAS:

April - Krya for Awakening

May - Krya to Empower Your Voice

June - Krya for Centeredness

July - Krya of Openness

August - Krya of the Tao

September - Sage Warrior Krya

Drop in $25 

Sign Up Here

Prenatal + Postpartum Bootcamp

with Krista O’Dea of One Strong Mother

BABIES WELCOME

1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11

A Six Week Series

Tuesdays at 11:00am

Learn how to safely strengthen your body during pregnancy, postpartum and beyond. This whole-body bootcamp-style program will focus on optimizing the muscles of the inner core (diaphragm, transverse abdominals and pelvic floor) and mastering muscle activation in basic movement patterns such as squats, lunges, bending, twisting, pulling and pushing. These types of movements are executed every single day, whether picking up a child, getting out of bed, opening a car door or mopping the floor.

Understand how to optimally use your core through conscious breathing techniques that you can incorporate into your daily life. This will strengthen the foundational muscles that provide posture, stability, balance and deep holistic strength. Say goodbye to chronic conditions such as lower back pain, sacro-iliac joint dysfunction, urinary/bowel incontinence, pelvic pain, and sciatica. This is also a great class for those who would like to prevent or work to correct diastasis recti and/or stress urinary incontinence.

We will begin our class with breath and core activation. After your core is activated and engaged, we will move on to more detailed strength circuits utilizing hand weights, bands and barre balls that will target your glutes, core, shoulder girdle and chest. We will top off class with a gentle cardio circuit to build endurance and end with a restorative, grounding meditation. Be prepared to breathe, work, sweat and leave feeling energized, strong, and relaxed!

Please bring a water bottle and wear comfortable workout clothing. Grippy socks are optional as barefoot is preferred.

Register Here

Gentle Yoga with Katie Morgan

6-Week Series

Tuesdays: 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11

5:00 - 6:00 pm

This 6-week, trauma-informed series will focus on breath-synced movement sequences with ample opportunity to make modifications and enhancements to what is offered. Students can expect a naturally-lit space, easy access to the support of a variety of props and a soft playlist without lyrics.

The class includes an Acclimation Ritual, gentle movement, and a generous savasana. This class is best for:

Those who are new to, or returning to a physical yoga practice.

And/Or Students who are seeking the quiet, but present support of community.

And/Or People who are seeking to devote time to the practice of calming their minds, and hearts through building a connection to breath and body.

If you are wondering if this practice is right for you, you can contact Katie directly at thegriefritual@gmail.com.

Must be at minimum 10 weeks post partum to participate with clearance from medical doctor. This is a group exercise class, if concerned about pelvic floor and core strength for movement - and specifics for you and your body - please schedule a one-on-one session with Dr. Emily for a full pelvic floor assessment.

Sign Up Here

Sutra Study: A Yoga Philosophy Discussion Group

Tuesdays at 6:15pm

Yoga philosophy, much like any other philosophy, offers us a unique take on the root of human suffering, on the ways in which we can learn to connect to ourselves, wisdom and advice on navigating the dualities that life asks us to resolve and support on the perfectly-imperfect paths to peace.

Every Tuesday evening Katie will pick a Sutra from The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali for self study, reflection and break down. Together the class will work to understand the sutra and the lessons embedded there.

These workshops are trauma-informed (which means guided to see and support your in-the-moment needs), informal in nature (discussion is encouraged but never required) and supported by the sense of Community that these types of gatherings offer.

THIS CLASS IS A $20 SUGGESTED DONATION BUT GIVE WHAT YOU CAN

Venmo and Cash only through Katie at the time of class

If you have questions about whether or not this offering is right for you in your current season of grief, please feel free to reach out to Katie at manifestingbusual@gmail.com.

Register Here

Evening Ritual: Moon Salutations & Restorative Postures w/ Katie Morgan

6-Week Series

Tuesdays: 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11

7:30 - 8:15 pm

$110

**A trauma-sensitive practice

Evening rituals, whether a full practice on the mat, or short amounts of time dedicated to processing the day and preparing for sleep, are a beautiful juxtaposition to the ways we give of ourselves throughout our day. In this series, Katie Morgan, RYT500, incorporates gentle movement, somatic practices, breathwork and restorative postures to invite regulation of the nervous system.

This is a trauma-informed practice; this approach affirms that you alone are the expert of you, and thereby acknowledges:

(1) the instructor’s role in holding space for you to have your own experiences with the offerings that are shared,

(2) the power of optionality that goes beyond “ability” and into the idea of what is right for your needs in this moment,

(3) the establishment of trust, both with the instructor and community but most of all, within your ability to tune in to yourself.

In this 45-minute evening ritual, we will begin each class with moon salutations. This practice incorporates gentle asanas (variations will be taught) that are linked with the breath but held for 2 - 3 breaths each. After the rounds of salutations, restorative postures will be offered in unison with guided breathwork and meditation to help to prepare you for sleep. A preview of the postures that are utilized in moon salutations can reviewed here.

You can expect to practice in a naturally lit space, with the addition of faux candlelight if/as needed, the support of bolsters, blocks and blankets and one set playlist (which can be previewed here). If you feel unsure about any of the musical offerings or would like to share any visuals (that could be part of the guided meditations) that feel like they could be barriers for you, you can feel free to contact Katie at thegriefritual@gmail.com.

** Trauma-sensitive practices are those that are tailored to meet the needs of those who have experienced some form of trauma, loss or grief. All are welcome to practice in this space that has been crafted with extra awareness and an eye on removing as many barriers to practice as possible.

****Trauma-informed practices are more traditional (western) yoga class offerings but that live in an awareness of holding space for participants to have the kind of experience that they most need.

Must be at minimum 10 weeks post partum to participate with clearance from medical doctor. This is a group exercise class, if concerned about pelvic floor and core strength for movement - and specifics for you and your body - please schedule a one-on-one session with Dr. Emily for a full pelvic floor assessment.

Every Wednesday at 9am via Zoom

Sign Up Here

Join Dr. Emily & Shannon in this virtual EmBodied Space of Magic and Mindfulness

Weekly - Wednesdays at 9AM

Have you felt called to find community or sangha around these troubled times? Are you someone who practices mindfulness or dabbles in buddhist principles and are looking for a group of likeminded women to be held accountable to and be consistent in your practice? Are you just starting with meditation but know that if you had a support system to continue on the journey of mindfulness you’d be better able to stay consistent and engaged?

Then you’ve found yourself in the right place.

Your Benefits: This weekly 60-minute mindfulness Zoom call with Dr. Emily and Shannon will hold space for exploration of self in a consciousness inclined virtual community.

The Purpose: This program is meant to foster community of space holding in an unruly world. Through gathering in mindful community once a week, women who connect here can find themselves in supported and understanding group to focus their practice and connect over magic and embodied integration.

Feel like this was created for you? Join our community.
$50/month to activate these teachings and gather in community
Recordings available 1 business day after live sessions

Here’s What You Get in Our Hour Together:

• 15 minutes of guided meditation

• 15-20 minutes of sound bath time

• 5-10 minutes of EmBodied magical integration time (energetic movement practice)

• 20 minutes of chatting, gathering and decompression

What People Are Saying:

“This is like the safe womb-like space to practice deep listening and connection, embodied meditation and invite playful (intuitive) movement allowing the group to evolve together organically.”

“This space has been a container for me for my organic evolution and I’m so grateful to be able to share my art in a safe space that continues to shift and change! It’s always fun and the best part of my week!”

A Krya to Know You Know

Kundalini Yoga 

Wednesdays at 10:30am

sign up for the full month and get a recording for daily practice

with Shannon Hawley

Delve deeper into your own energetic practice. Kundalini yoga is as much of a spiritual practice as it is a movement meditation to deepen your connection to your inner and outer worlds. This offering begins the first Wednesday of the month and will invite you to develop a 40 day practice with a krya or framework of specific breathing techniques, asanas, mudras, and mantras.

An exchange of $80 to receive your recorded krya (so you can practice at home)  and attend weekly live in-person classes for the month of December.

January - Krya to Know you Know

This krya works to erase any excess doubt, to "know that you know" even when you feel like you don't know. As Rilke puts it, we have to live the questions now so that someday we may live into the answers. 

February - Krya to Match Your Destiny

This Krya is built of asanas and movements embodying the guiding principle aligning physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually with your soul-force (your destiny). This intention is not to uncover a narrowly defined purpose, but to open plurality of inspiration, higher action and additional pathways so that you have many options of clarity. The pranayama in this krya brings the vision of the heart into this clarity.

March - Krya of Ease

This krya reminds us that ease is a state of being that is filled with knowledge, faith, trust -- plus the courage to venture into the unknown. These are the ventures that maintain the health and wellbeing of your physical body - that hold it all together.

FUTURE KRYAS:

April - Krya for Awakening

May - Krya to Empower Your Voice

June - Krya for Centeredness

July - Krya of Openness

August - Krya of the Tao

September - Sage Warrior Krya

Interested? Here’s Further Infromation!

Where: EmBodied Physical Therapy (1009 ARNOLD AVE, Suite 1B, Point Pleasant NJ)

When: Wednesdays at 10:30am

How Much: $80 for the full month + recording, $20/drop in

This is a very limited space – so make sure to reserve your space now if interested!

Register Here

Donation Based Breastfeeding Support Group

with Kim Guccione

Wednesdays at 2pm

Research has shown that peer support is the most reliable predictor that a mother will successfully breastfeed her baby.

Join our support group to create a community of like-minded mamas and to enhance your breastfeeding journey.

Come to share your expertise or to listen to other mothers' experiences- let's co-create the village that you've been searching for!

Sliding Scale Suggested Donation: $10-20

Sign Up Here

Yoga Basics - Beginner Friendly

Thursdays 10am

1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13

$125 for 6-weeks

$20 Drop-In Cash or Venmo ONLY

Learn the basics of yoga in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Whether you’re brand new to yoga or looking to refresh your practice, this series is designed to provide foundational knowledge and address any questions or hesitations.

Classes will explore:

·   Yoga poses and modifications

·   Pranayama (breathing exercises)

·   Relaxation

·   Mindfulness + Meditation

Classes welcome inquiry and offer a safe space to explore the connection between the body, mind and breath. From posture alignment to using props, this series offers experience and information to help you establish a safe and accessible yoga practice.

Thursdays 10-11am

Must be at minimum 10 weeks post partum to participate with clearance from medical doctor. This is a group exercise class, if concerned about pelvic floor and core strength for movement - and specifics for you and your body - please schedule a one-on-one session with Dr. Emily for a full pelvic floor assessment.

Sign Up Here

FUNctional Fitness BYOB - 6 Week Series

Thursdays 11:30am

1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13

$125 for 6-week Series

$20 Drop-IN Cash or Venmo ONLY

This active and playful class is for mamas to enjoy moving their bodies in a supportive, baby-welcoming environment. The movement component incorporates Yoga, Pilates, and Barre to stretch and strengthen your physical body with low-impact cardio, light-weight training, and deep stretching. All exercises are DR-safe, and modifications will be offered to meet varying fitness levels.

Babies can be worn, held, nursed, fed, or placed in a car seat or stroller. We will go with the flow and embrace all that arises in our time together. At the end of the series, you will have experience and tools to incorporate movement practices in your daily life.

Thursdays 11:30am-12:30pm

Must be at minimum 10 weeks post partum to participate with clearance from medical doctor. This is a group exercise class, if concerned about pelvic floor and core strength for movement - and specifics for you and your body - please schedule a one-on-one session with Dr. Emily for a full pelvic floor assessment.

Register Here

“In This Season”: A Movement and Meditative Writing Experience

with Jill Ocone

1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6

Thursdays at 5pm

“In This Season” Movement and Meditative Writing Experience creates a safe space for you to move, write, and share in a supportive and inclusive community. In this transformative journey, we will honor whatever season you might find yourself in through gentle movement, guided meditation, writing, and optional sharing.

Sessions will also explore the current season of Japan’s 72 Micro Seasons (learn more here). Each experience will nurture your mind, body, and spirit while creating space for your right-now self. As a trauma-informed experience, you will be provided with invitations to meet your individual needs so you can do what is best for you in the moment.

Please wear comfortable clothes and bring your favorite notebook or journal; journals and writing utensils will be available for those without one. Personal laptops or tablets are also welcome for writing.

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Prenatal Yoga with Karen Carola - Chakra Series

6 WEEKS

Location: EmBodied Physical Therapy

When: Thursdays at 6:30pm

Jan 16, 23, 30 + Feb 6, 13, 20

In this prenatal series : work through the levels of the body energetically and physically with Karen. As class progresses you’ll move through the various energy centers with the use of chanting, postures for stretching and movement and breath/mindfulness practices through out. Through working with the energy of the chakras you can make sure you are learning for the whole body and so much more.

Prenatal Yoga is an amazing adjunct to birth classes and birth preparation for the pelvic floor and more. Through gentle movements, core activation and mobility of the soft tissues around the hips and pelvis it can be utilized to allow for ease and preparation for birth.

Experience the power of pregnancy with Karen Carola! Karen has assisted more than 3,500 women in delivering their children and is currently the Director of Midwifery for OGOA. Bringing together the unique perspectives of a registered midwife, over 35 years of OB-GYN experience, and a 500 hour RYT, Karen shares the secrets to a safe and empowering pregnancy, labor, and birth.

Karen Carola graduated from Columbia University with a Masters of Science in Midwifery in 1986. She brings her immense knowledge into all of her classes!

Register Here

Workday Reset

A Six Week Series with Kara Furlong

Jan 16, 23, 30 and Feb 6, 13, 20

Whether you’re feeling the effects of long hours of work or daily stress, this slow flow class is designed to help you unwind, release tension, and realign your body.

With gentle, accessible poses and mindful breathing, we’ll counteract the impact of prolonged sitting or standing, inviting you to reconnect with your body and release everyday stress.

We’ll focus on easing tightness in the neck, shoulders, back, and hips, leaving you feeling balanced, open, and restored.

All levels are welcome!