Mind/Body Connection (Yoga) - 90 minute class by a different Guide each Sunday
This class combines the moving asanas, the meditative and the contemplative elements of yoga and meditation, with one hour of movement that cultivates awareness-of-self, the mind body connection, and half an hour of deep conscious relaxation. A perfect way to spend your Sunday morning before you head over to the Dupont Farmer's Market. Please note that a different Guide teaches this class every Sunday according to their tradition and background.
(Please Bring you own Yoga mat, towel and water bottle)
* Sunday mornings
30 Minute Classes
These classes are perfect for your daily meditation practice. Squeeze one in before work, during your lunch break or on your way home.
Calm, Center, and Restore
This half hour class is an opportunity to drop out of your mind, with all of its many pre-occupations, and to settle into alignment with your body. We will practice such techniques as: body scan, slow mindful stretching and Shamatha (calm-abiding) meditation. You will learn how to slow down, to relax the grip of your mind, and to feel at home in your body.
Creating Joy
We all contain wisdom within us. We each have an inner compass that is oriented towards our truthful, joyful self-expression. So, how is it that we get stressed out, that we lose our way? We forget to prioritize pleasure. We forget to check in with our inner compass. In this class, we will practice checking in with our mind, heart and body, and discern what is truth for us. We will also practice some energetic meditative techniques, and creative exercises, designed to release stress, and open us up to greater flow and intuitive knowing.
Focused vs. Open Awareness
Settle the mind using concentration techniques, then trust yourself to open...to the simplicity of effortless being-ness.
Harmonizing Crystal Bowls
Crystal Bowls shift you easily to that “meditation state” assisting in finding inner peace and balance with less effort as you are guided by the sound. Listening to the pure vibrant tone of the Crystal bowl, we access both clarity and stillness bringing rejuvenation and cleansing to the mind and body. Specifically selected tones are used to bring the body into harmony on all levels.
Inhabiting The Body
Learn to drop out of the busy-ness of the mind to inhabit the wisdom and aliveness of the body.
Lunchtime Yogic Nap (Yoga Nidra)
Known as 'sleep of the yogi,' Yoga Nidra is deeply restorative on all levels (mental/emotional, physical, energetic, and spiritual). This thirty minute class is a conscious power nap - a guided meditation that you do laying down, settling into stillness while exploring the inner dimensions of your consciousness. The session includes a taste of sound bath.
Mantras for Chakras Meditation
Mantra meditation is a form of vibrational healing that works from the inside out. Access deeper levels of awareness using simple sacred sounds that lead you to the stillness within, thereby washing all thoughts, worries and concerns away in the process.
Meditation 101
Not sure where to start with your meditation practice? We've got you covered. Come see and learn what meditation is all about.
Moving Meditation
Any movement can be performed as a meditation, if we apply mindfulness and a slow pace. This class will explore the connection between conscious breath and movement through walking meditation, tai chi, cathartic dance and restorative postures. This class is great for those who want to experience the healing benefits of meditation but would like to move their bodies before finding stillness.
Power of Intention and Gratitude
Your guide Artis has designed this class to give you some time specifically to dive a little deeper with the powerful practices of intention-setting and gratitude, concepts that are often touched on in other meditation classes. When we work with each of these practices regularly, interesting things begin to happen. Combining these practices is also very effective for manifesting change in your life. When you identify and set an Intention, not just for an individual meditation session, but something relating to the bigger picture in your life, this can serve as your Compass in life, keeping you on track with whatever your current goals are, be they related to career, relationships with others, or your relationship to yourself. The practice of being thankful for what you have helps to bring more goodness into your life. We will begin each class with a brief discourse about the Law of Attraction, how you could be sabotaging your life with your words, and the trickster called Time. Allow yourself to vibrationally align with your future timeline self where the desired Shift has already taken place; and allow yourself to dream big while maintaining total detachment from the outcome.
Unplug
Does being online feel partly okay and partly compulsive? To borrow from an old saying, technology is a wonderful servant, and a terrible master. Find refuge, with others who understand, from the pull toward the phone. Find refuge in a more ancient pull...to be deeply with yourself.
Walking Meditation
Explore meditation in movement, contrasted with stillness. Begin at the beginning, simply observing yourself in your normal gait, connecting your witness with your everyday self. Then slow down, speed up, walk in patterns, walk a labyrinth, and sometimes, stop. These classes will include some live music/sound healing.
45 Minute Classes
When you're ready to go deeper or simply have more time, these classes are the ideal length to treat yourself.
Classic Mindfulness Techniques
Mindfulness practices strengthen our inherent ability to focus our mind and be attentive to what's going on around us. By learning to change our habits through regular practice, both on and off the meditation cushion, we can lead more productive, happy lives. Everyone is welcome, whatever your experience level. This 45 minute class builds on the 30 minute version both in depth and duration. If you liked our 30 minute version, you'll love this 45 minute offering.
Gong Bath Meditation
It is said that ALL sounds are contained within the ancient and mysterious Gong. Surrendering to the sounds of the Gong offers a vibrational massage for the body, mind and soul. Deeply nourishing, restoring and cleansing, a Gong Bath has the power to completely refresh you and reset the entire nervous system for better wellness, sleep and clarity.
Journey of the Senses: Sound Bath + Aromatherapy
Kick off your weekend with a sound spa + aromatherapy - using essential oils, & smudging (when everyone is fine with it). Explore sensory perception, intention, personal ceremony, and your inner landscape, via meditation, mindfulness, and the healing sounds of wooden flute, drums, rattles, metallophone, singing bowls, and chimes, clearing the energy field and gently guiding you on a journey home to your self. Allow yourself some time to relax, soak in the good vibes, and release anything that's not serving you in your life.
Meditation On Rhythm
Come with a playful spirit... Explore the ubiquitous nature of rhythm in our lives. From the heartbeat to the drum, we will alternate between quiet and sound, stillness and movement, using inherent rhythms as our anchor. Each class is unique, depending on who shows up, and how you want to explore - through movement, music, or both. No music or movement experience necessary! Instruments are provided, but you are welcome to bring a percussion instrument if you have one.
Self-Compassion
Self-judgement can be automatic. We don’t realize we are shutting ourselves out of our own hearts. Learn to rest in the heart of compassion.
Yoga Nidra Sound Bath
Known as 'sleep of the yogi,' Yoga Nidra is deeply restorative on all levels (mental/emotional, physical, energetic, and spiritual). You get all the benefits of a power nap while taking some quality time to be with your Self. Yoga Nidra is a guided meditation that you do laying down, settling into stillness while exploring the inner dimensions of your consciousness. This hour-long session includes sound healing, and often some journaling at the end. Lay down, journey inward, observe, listen, with all of yourself, connect the dots of the soul whispers inside yourself. Allow healing & Shift to take place.
Using the Body as a Compass
We are often caught in our thinking mind, analyzing everything in order to make decisions. Our bodies hold much wisdom for us and can offer us answers that our minds simply can not figure out. Spend some time connecting to the inner wisdom that lies within and make decisions from a more grounded place.
Special One Time or Once per Month Classes
These classes are usually paid for on a drop-in basis only.
New and Full Moon Sound and Meditation Immersions - (see below for dates and tickets)
Harness the gifts & wisdom offered by the power of each full & new moon, with specially designed ceremonies, by Take Five guides Jeneen Piccuirro and Artis Moon Amarché, which incorporate meditation, sound healing, and your creative & playful spirit...
Explore personal ritual, set intentions for the month, bring in clarity, and let go of what no longer serves you. Each Moon event is carefully, uniquely, and specifically crafted around the themes and energetics of that particular lunation. Align with us, your Self, and this monthly rhythm, as part of your ultimate self-care package.
See Eventbrite for full description of this event (pre-registration highly encouraged)
Fri Nov 23rd, 8-10PM - Full Moon with Artis. Book online at EventBrite
Fri Dec 7th, 8-9:30PM - New Moon with Jeneen. Book online at EventBrite
Private Special Events and Corporate Team Building Activities
Book our space for a unique special event or have us come to you. These 75 minute classes promote socializing, team building and good old fashioned wholesome fun. Onsite bookings can include refreshments, food and more. Call or email for details and pricing.
Seminars and Workshops
These classes are ideal for those looking to enhance their practice or to delve deeper into a specific topic of interest. Typically offered as a set of classes, these offerings are not part of our regular recurring schedule. To find out when these popular offerings are taking place, sign up for our newsletter or keep an eye below for schedule and signup details. These offerings are priced separately, however, our monthly and annual members receive discounts.
Taoism, Meridians and Yin Yoga with Jennifer O'Sullivan - Sunday November 4th, 2-4:30pm
Taoist philosophy and the Chinese Meridian System are the keystones of Yin Yoga, which is especially effective for nourishing and invigorating life force energy, called Qi (pronounced chi). Sometimes referred to as “the spark in the machine,” Qi animates the body while also providing the material basis for the body itself. Qi flows within channels that run throughout the body called meridians, which are believed to reside in the body’s ubiquitous connective tissue. As with acupuncture and acupressure, the meridians (and the Qi that flows through them) can be manipulated by the floor-based Yin Yoga postures. Through this gentle form of “exercise,” we can balance the energy system and improve our sense of vitality and wellness. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to use the insights and wisdom of Taoism and the Chinese Meridian System to assess your current physical, energetic, emotional and mental wellbeing and design Yin Yoga practices that address your unique needs. Each participant will receive an illustrated Guide to Chinese Meridians and Yin Yoga that includes sample practices for each of the primary meridian pairs. This workshop is open to anyone with some yoga experience. CEUs are available. Signup via the "schedule" on this site.
Special Guest Speakers
Subject matter experts regularly visit Take Five to offer one of a kind talks and discussions. Don't miss the opportunity to meet and converse with these fascinating individuals who honor us with their time and wisdom. To find out when a speaker will be at the studio, sign up for our newsletter or watch for a posting on our online schedule. These events are priced separately, however, monthly and annual members will receive a discount.
