Upriver Yoga
It's hard to know what to write about our little yoga community. The folks are lovely spirits, very welcoming, and spending time with this group always fills my heart with gratitude. Being in the Blue Heron studio is especially uplifting; it was created with hard work and love by many, and this community is very grateful for the generosity of studio space owners Anne and Mike! A huge debt of gratitude is also owed to Hannah Sullivan for teaching and caring for the studio for many years. Thank you for your vision, teaching, and hours of service, Hannah.
Here are a few photos so you might get a sense of the studio. The room is heated, but it is not a 'hot yoga' room. Please come with a range of layers. It is nice to have short-sleeves for the warming period of classes, but it is also a good idea to have some warm clothes (sweaters, socks, long pants) for the beginning of class and when class cools down at the end.
*For restorative classes at the end of the month on Tuesdays please come dressed in warm, comfortable clothes. Restorative classes tend to be slower and don't generate as much body heat.
Here are a few photos so you might get a sense of the studio. The room is heated, but it is not a 'hot yoga' room. Please come with a range of layers. It is nice to have short-sleeves for the warming period of classes, but it is also a good idea to have some warm clothes (sweaters, socks, long pants) for the beginning of class and when class cools down at the end.
*For restorative classes at the end of the month on Tuesdays please come dressed in warm, comfortable clothes. Restorative classes tend to be slower and don't generate as much body heat.
Props and yoga mats are provided at the Blue Heron studio. If you use a studio mat, please clean it at the end of class for the next person to use. You are welcome to bring your own props and mat from home.
Please show up to class a bit early so we may start on time. It helps to have an empty stomach (I suggest not eating at least 2 hours before class). If you're super starving just before class, I'd encourage you to nibble on something light so you're not distracted by your stomach. Bring water if you think you might like to have it.
Dress comfortably so you can breath easily, not get tangled in your own clothing (nothing super loose), and stay warm/cool in the studio (bring layers!).
Please do not show up to class if you're sick or think you might be getting sick. Please come a bit early if you are new or are working with an injury so you can talk with the teacher.
Please show up to class a bit early so we may start on time. It helps to have an empty stomach (I suggest not eating at least 2 hours before class). If you're super starving just before class, I'd encourage you to nibble on something light so you're not distracted by your stomach. Bring water if you think you might like to have it.
Dress comfortably so you can breath easily, not get tangled in your own clothing (nothing super loose), and stay warm/cool in the studio (bring layers!).
Please do not show up to class if you're sick or think you might be getting sick. Please come a bit early if you are new or are working with an injury so you can talk with the teacher.
As for the classes themselves, they tend to be small. Find the schedule by clicking here. Everyone is welcome in the studio, from first-timers to experienced yogis, and please respect one another in the space by being the compassionate human being that you are!
I (this is Sharon) have been teaching on and off for about 9 years and have a 200 hour teacher certification from 8 Limbs yoga studio down in Seattle. I draw upon my experience in Iyengar yoga and various vinyasa flow styles. I love Yin yoga as well and incorporate that style into some of the restorative classes at the end of the month. Classes tend to have a seasonal variation, more vigorous in the cold and/or dark times and more grounding and cooling in the warm times. I am very open to meeting with folks one on one if that would benefit you in your practice. I'm also open to teaching special classes (i.e. back care, injury focus, focusing on one region like the hips or shoulders, etc) so just ask me for what you need. I have more time to teach in the winter and little to no time in the summer months because of my work schedule.
I (this is Sharon) have been teaching on and off for about 9 years and have a 200 hour teacher certification from 8 Limbs yoga studio down in Seattle. I draw upon my experience in Iyengar yoga and various vinyasa flow styles. I love Yin yoga as well and incorporate that style into some of the restorative classes at the end of the month. Classes tend to have a seasonal variation, more vigorous in the cold and/or dark times and more grounding and cooling in the warm times. I am very open to meeting with folks one on one if that would benefit you in your practice. I'm also open to teaching special classes (i.e. back care, injury focus, focusing on one region like the hips or shoulders, etc) so just ask me for what you need. I have more time to teach in the winter and little to no time in the summer months because of my work schedule.
