here are some opportunities to gather, tune in, and raise your vibration. i offer yoga practices, movement, meditation, and nutrition in the form of workshops, ceremonies, and retreats. want to host or customize a private or public event? let’s co-create something wonderful!
this is a 30 day holistic nutritional cleanse program. while food is our primary form of nutrition, we’ll also integrate ayurveda, self-care, movement, and spiritual tools into the process of upgrading our overall health and quality of life.
we'll gather together (energetically) and tune into the nature of the full moon, pausing to explore and offer up anything we are ready to release. experience elements of a moon circle—reflection and connection—sprinkled into a rinsing and restful yoga flow, complete with pranayama (breathwork), meditation, and sound.
this program will have elements of the moon circles—reflection and connection—sprinkled into a rinsing and restful yoga flow, complete with pranayama (breathwork), meditation, and sound.
this program will have elements of the moon circles—reflection and connection—sprinkled into a rinsing and restful yoga flow, complete with pranayama (breathwork), meditation, and sound. the full moon is generally considered a time to release.
FINE-TUNING FOUNDATIONAL POSES
an interactive, hands-on workshop for all levels
with lila taff
explore some of the most foundational poses (asana) of a typical vinyasa class. we will warm up the body with a short flow, then dive into each pose, fine-tuning breath and alignment, according to your body.
hands-on assists / demonstrations / props + modifications / dialogue
you're invited to p r e s s // p a u s e
R E C A L I B R A T E
a workshop that offers tools to slow down, tune in, and stay the course. summer is governed by the pitta elements of fire and water. too much fire can lead to crashing and burning, drying out, and to seeking what, in ayurveda is considered ‘false play’. every season has inherent qualities, as do we. we will explore the fiery nature of pitta in ourselves, learn to recognize when it’s out of balance, and how to recalibrate with restorative play.
in this soothing and restorative experience, minna sivola and lila taff offer tools to support you in preparation for summer.
restorative yoga + sound bath + ayurveda education + guided and unguided meditations + explorative writing + cooling refreshments + summer self-care guide with tools for balancing excess pitta
noble yoga // sonoma // saturday may 18 // 4–7p
$50 // register at nobleyogasonoma.com/workshops
UPDATE // HOW TO PREPARE
HOMEWORK // download and print the emotional and physical symptoms questionnaires, then follow the instructions to complete. The study begins now!
WHAT TO BRING //
+ blanket or shawl
+ journal and pen
+ wear comfortable clothing
+ try not to eat for an hour or two before the start time
SCHEDULE //
330–4 arrive and set up
4–7 workshop program
7–730 optional mingle
about lila //
i studied and worked in architecture, dreaming of one day owning a practice. for reasons i understood later, i decided not to pursue that path that i set out on. as i transitioned away from architecture, i developed a keen interest in well-being. i found movement and cleansing practices that lit me up unlike anything before. i became a teacher at the dailey method and began to unearth parts of myself that had been hiding. i found vitaliti wellness clean eating programs and discovered an even deeper relationship with my body.
my studies of meditation, yoga, and ayurveda began informing everything i pursued. well-being became my personal priority. awareness became my practice. when that became clear, tools began to flow to me. i received my 200 hour teaching certification from stephanie snyder and 250 hours in clinical ayurveda studies with deanna batdorff. i teach vinyasa yoga, ayurvedic lifestyle, and i host gatherings and workshops that invite one to press pause.
creating space is still in my blood, despite the departure from architecture. there are few things more fulfilling to me than gathering people together and facilitating nourishment and connection.
about minna //
minna sivola is a certified sound practitioner, teacher and mentor. in her private sound healing sessions, workshops and public events, minna creates a nurturing and safe space for rejuvenation and harmony. drawing on her decade long direct experience and extensive studies, minna blends sound healing and multiple body based practices to induce and empower wellbeing. more information and self help practices can be found at harmoniaalto.com.
get a taste of minna’s work in this short film i made for her.
NEW MOON CIRCLE + HIGH VIBRATIONAL POTLUCK
SCHEDULE //
430p arrival + tea
5–7 ceremony circle
7–8ish potluck dinner
RSVP REQUIRED // COME AS YOU ARE
(rsvp and location details will follow in email)
PREMISE //
ALL ARE WELCOME to this gathering. with the intention to cultivate an environment of clarity, abundance, and satisfaction, we will nourish and be nourished. we will co-create a sacred pause, making space to flush out old patterns and invite in fresh energy.
‘there is a certain peace that follows chaos. the tiny seed of inspiration which sprung forth from the fires of aries season has now found a home in the soft soil of spring. it buried itself deep into the stillness of earth, where it is nurtured into a new form. one we can see, smell, touch and hold. what was once just a vibration in the universe is now something tangible. this is#taurusseason.’
(Spirit Daughter)
BRING IF YOU CAN //
+ vegan dish to share
+ comfortable clothing
+ blanket or pillow to sit on
+ journal and pen
+ musical instrument
join me in celebrating the newest yoga studio in sonoma!
i teach weekly classes at noble yoga and i’m offering a very short free class as part of the open house event! we’ll keep it light and fun, and you might even break a sweat, too.
snacks and drinks and prizes will be served! come say hi, move, shop, win free classes…
SATURDAY MARCH 9 // SCHEDULE
i’m teaching a regular class at 1045a.
open house is 2–4p.
free class with me 330-4p.
NEW MOON CIRCLE + HIGH VIBRATIONAL POTLUCK
SCHEDULE //
430p arrival + tea
5–7 ceremony circle
7–8ish potluck dinner
RSVP REQUIRED // COME AS YOU ARE
(rsvp and location details will follow in email)
PREMISE //
ALL ARE WELCOME to this gathering. with the intention to cultivate an environment of clarity, abundance, and satisfaction, we will nourish and be nourished. we will co-create a sacred pause, making space to flush out old patterns and invite in fresh energy.
‘the new moon is symbolic of new beginnings. it is a reset in the cosmic energy and can provide us with a reset as well…it signifies a pause in the ongoing cycles of the universe. during this pause new ideas are created. it is a time to rest, take stock and plant powerful intentions for the next cycle.’
(Spirit Daughter)
BRING IF YOU CAN //
+ vegan dish to share
+ comfortable clothing
+ blanket or pillow to sit on
+ journal and pen
+ musical instrument
Join me in my Sonoma home for hand-crafted juice cocktails and a facilitated conversation on CREATIVITY. Meet up to 10 new women, and connect over a thought-provoking discussion.
Think: warm, inviting, respectful, and invigorating.
throw your fears into the fire and slip into your skin.
fire ceremony, forest walk, kundalini, and song support us in awakening the shakti inside, so that our true selves can be revealed in an intimate forest portrait session.
R E L E A S E | R E O R G A N I Z E | R E F U E L
a deep and nourishing yoga practice, followed by a sitting meditation, followed by a plant-based dinner and discussion around how to develop personal practices for intentional living
