OUTSIDE SATURDAY YOGA CLASSES START MAY 2nd!

10441 N. Burgundy Point; Dunnellon, FL 34433.

Bring a mat. Blocks, straps, and blankets are provided.

Discounted to $10 for the month of May!

Payments can be cash or made via ZELLE to the bank account of JOY WOLFE (603) 554-6907.

Please triple check the amount you are sending because there are no refunds or reversal of transactions using ZELLE.

Please show up 5-10 minutes before the start of class to secure your spot.

Please check here for status of class if weather is ‘threatening’.

It is a covered area, but it is Florida. Wind and rain won’t be conducive for an inward journey 🙂

See pricing and links for the Teacher Training modules and Ayurveda programs via their Tab Bar heading.

Sunday

10:00am – 12:00pm Ayurveda 101 4 week series (June 2026). Pre-registration required

Tuesday

STARTING JUNE 2nd 7:30-8:30am Beginner’s Yoga (Level 1)– In Person

6:00pm – 7:15pm Pranayama Program On-line 7 weeks; Offered September-October 2026 (requirement for Yoga Teacher Training). Pre-registration required.

6:00pm-7:15pm Yoga Philosophy On-line 17 weeks November 2026 – May 2027, (requirement for Yoga Teacher Training). Pre-registration required.

Wednesday

STARTING JUNE 3rd, 6:30pm-7:30pm Intermediate Yoga (Level 1-2) – In person

Thursday

STARTING JUNE 4th 7:30-8:30am Intermediate Yoga (Level 1-2)– In Person

Friday

STARTING JUNE 5th, 6:30pm-7:30pm Restorative (Level .5) – In person

Saturday

8:30-9:30am Ashtanga 1/2 Primary Series (Level 2)- In person

10:00-11:00am Beginner’s/ Intermediate Yoga (Level 1.2)- In person

Yoga Props: For most of the on-line classes you will need; a non-slip yoga mat, a yoga block, a sturdy blanket (not thick and mushy, a wool or cotton blanket are recommended), and a strap (or tie). In addition, for Chair Yoga you will need a sturdy chair (without arms) and a tennis ball.

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Sacred Sundays (not presently scheduled)

8:30am PRANAYAMA & MEDITATION: This 25 minute class begins with 5 minutes of PranAyama (breathing exercises) to oxygenate and energize the body with ‘prana’, life force. Next, is a silent 20 minute meditation. Focus cues will be given every 5 minutes to keep you on track, quiet your mind, and tune into your internal Divine.

9:00am SUN SALUTATIUONS: Class begins with 5 minutes of warming postures, followed by 25 minutes of a slow meditative Classical Sun Salutations (Surya Namaskar), in the tradition of Swami Saraswati Satyananda. We incorporate bhija mantras (seed syllables), sun diety mantras, and chakra focus.
Class concludes with 5 minutes of Nadi Sodhana (alternate nostril breathing), and a 10 minute Savasana (guided relaxation).

The following classes will be added upon request:

Moon Yoga (not presently scheduled)

Monday is the day of the Moon. Chandra Namaskar (moon salutations) are more cooling (great for Pitta types- see Ayurveda section) mentally and physically than sun salutes. The lateral movements of the moon salutes target the lung, liver, and spleen and their meridians differently than the anterior/posterior movements of the sun salutations.
Also, little to no weight is put on the upper body, so it is ideal for anyone with shoulder injuries or neck issues. The focus is on the flexibility of the lower body.
Chandra Bhedana is a breathing technique that will wrap up the physical aspect of class. This Pranayama cools the brain, activating the right hemisphere of the brain.
The last 30 minutes of class is Yoga Nidra. This is a detailed guided relaxation that trains the brain with specific focusing techniques to relax and move more toward theta rather than active beta waves. The traditional Yoga Nidra techniques will be used from Bihar Yoga under Swami Saraswati Satynanada’s teachings.

Level 1– Beginner’s Yoga

Class begins with warming postures and Pranayama; then moves into the Vinyasa (flow, breath in sync with movement)sequences including gentle Classical Sun Salutes, standing postures, twists, gentle hip openers, and gentle back bending postures.
Class concludes with unwinding postures, gentle/supported inversions and Savasana (Corpse pose).

Level 2– Ashtanga 1/2 Primary Series

This class is a modified Ashtanga Half Primary series. We will practice up to Navasana. There will be 1-2 variations of Janu Sirsasana and Marichyasana rather than the 3-4 variations. Class will conclude with a modified back bend (or full Urdhva Dhanurasana, if accessible for your body), Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand) or Bridge pose (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana), Savasana and a shortened closing chant.

Gentle Yoga

There is life beyond Down Dog and this class proves it. We will not do one Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana) throughout the whole class or a full sun salutation. This class is ideal for anyone with arthritis/ injuries, anyone wanting to transition from Chair Yoga to mat classes, or anyone wanting a slower paced class to gently bring more flexibility and strength into their muscles and joints. We will be down on the floor for half of the class.
Using the support of blocks, straps, and sometimes the wall; class consists of the usual warming postures, basic Pranayama, gentle forward and back bending, twists, standing postures, basic balancing postures, and unwinding poses. A well-deserved Savasana (relaxation) concludes class.

Chair Yoga

This class is perfect for those that cannot sit on the floor or have mobility issues. You will need a sturdy chair without arms, a strap and a tennis ball. This class was designed to uphold, “Every BODY can do yoga”. Many of the common yoga postures are just modified to be performed in a chair. There is more focus on joint mobility of the wrist, ankles, feet and hands. Basic Pranayama and relaxation techniques are also explored.

Restorative Yoga (Level .5)

Based on Yin Yoga where gentle, relaxing postures are held for 2-3 minutes with blankets, straps, bolsters, and blocks for support. Large firm pillows can be used. Sturdy blankets are needed rather than fluffy comforters. Inspirational poems and quotes (Rumi, Thich Nhat Hahn) will be read while students remain in the posture and focus on deep yogic breathing.
Paul Grilley describes Yin Yoga as effecting the fascia and tendons of the muscles/bones. The long holds are liken to wearing braces on the teeth; you affect/move bone and it’s connective tissue s-l-o-w-l-y.

Walking Meditation

7:15am First Saturday of the month (starting July 11, 2026)
Walking Meditation is practiced at Thich Nhat Hahn’s monasteries and retreat centers around the world. It is a way to reconnect to Mother Earth and get grounded with a calm focused mind.
We disconnect throughout our day/week by driving in cars, being exposed for hours to artificial indoor lighting and blue light from computer screens and cell phones. Walking meditation does the obvious; gets you outside into Nature, breathing fresh air, and getting that much needed Vitamin D from sunlight.
We will meet at Blue Run of Dunnellon Park.
We will begin with 5 minutes of yoga movements and bringing awareness into our feet. Next we begin a short 15-20 minute walk focusing on Thich Nhat Hahn’s Five Walking Meditation cues. Finally, we will sit near the river to meditate for another 5 minutes and practice one breathing technique (Pranayama). You then can either return to your car or stay and hike on further.
No props are needed, just appropriate foot wear. Class is free.

“I touch the ground as if I am kissing the earth with my feet with a lot of love.”– Thich Nhat Hahn