Southern Star Yoga Center

Primal Breathwork & Sound Healing - https://mailchi.mp/southernstaryoga/primal-breathwork-sound-healing

We are so excited to welcome back Alexa Shackelford of Breathing Back to You and Alex Ballew of Secret River Sounds for a special opportunity to experience the power of primal breathwork and vibrational sound therapy combined. Breathwork is a healing therapy that uses conscious circular breathing to unlock an altered state of consciousness. The accelerated breath clears emotional blocks and stagnant energy from the mind and body. Conscious circular breathwork increases circulation of oxygen, which activates different areas of the brain to create new neural pathways for a deeper awareness and stronger self of sense. This will occur while experiencing sounds from gongs, drums, the crystal harp, singing bowls, didgeridoos, rain sticks, bells, rattles and more. Participants have an opportunity for increased clarity, emotional revelation, a chance to connect with themselves and ultimately tap into their innate ability for self healing. The event will end with a closing circle where participants can share about their experience with the group. Sunday, Nov. 3rd from 7-8:30pm. $45/person. Register online or in studio. Hope to see you there!
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Alex & Alexa’s workshops always fill quickly and usually we have two in a row, but due to the nature of this class, they will only be offering one session, so register early to reserve a space! We can’t wait for this one!

It’s hard to believe that 16 years ago we opened our doors to the Oxford Community for the first time. In those years, we have seen a lot. We have shared so many challenges, so many victories, and so many joys. Happy sweet 16 to Southern Star!!! 🥳

Thanks to all of you for being a part of it. Come celebrate our sweet 16 today.
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8am Weekend Warrior with
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9:15am Align & Refine with
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11am Hot Power Flow with

Ayurveda is the holistic medical system of India and shares the philosophical roots of Yoga. Both systems work together to give you the tools to live a balanced and harmonious life. Our very own, Mary Solomon (certified Ayurvedic practitioner) is offering a rare introduction to the art & science of Ayurveda starting this weekend. This practical introduction will help you to understand yourself and how your state of mind and body are affected by the change in season, diet, lifestyle and more. Join us for one weekend or all three.

Experience the healing power of sound every Friday with for our Restorative Yoga & Sound Journey at 5:45pm and monthly for a Full Moon Sound Bath with (next one is this Wednesday 8:30-9:30pm). These classes are designed to use sound as a healing tool to calm the nervous system, quiet the mind and release physical tension. The weekly Friday Restorative Yoga & Sound Journey class is included in your studio membership. You can register for the monthly Full Moon Sound Bath on our workshops for $25. Bring a pillow, wear your comfy clothes, and experience the therapeutic effects of immersive sound meditation.

Healthy Happy Hour TODAY at the Oxford Community Market - https://mailchi.mp/southernstaryoga/healthy-happy-hour-today-at-the-oxford-community-market

Fall News 2024 - https://mailchi.mp/southernstaryoga/fall2024

Join us this Labor Day for our 10th Annual Labor Day Yoga in the Grove on Monday, September 2nd at 9 am. Everyone is welcome to this FREE Community Yoga class, so bring your friends, family and neighbors. No Yoga experience required. Bring a yoga mat if you have one (or a large beach towel). A limited number of mats will be provided (first come first serve). We will be giving away free passes to the studio and door prizes including a 3 month Semester Membership! Hope to see you in the Grove this Labor Day!

Thanks to all of you who voted us Best Yoga Studio every year since 2017!With so many wonderful studios in our small town, we are especially honored to those of you who have chosen Southern Star as your Yoga home. We look forward to seeing your faces in class every day and being an integral part of your personal wellness journey. Thanks for your continued support, friends!!!

Explore the healing power of sound in this 4 Week workshop with You can register for all 4 Sundays or for just a single class. Each Sunday will have a different focus which will include relaxation, chakra balancing, connections with nature and the 5 elements, as well as sacred ceremonies and rituals. For more information or to register, visit our workshops page at [email protected]

Join us for a NEW CLASS on Sunday mornings at 9am! Sunday Morning Community Yoga is a FREE All Levels Vinyasa class led by one of our recent Teacher Training graduates. Some classes will have a roving assistant whose purpose is to give personal guidance and optional physical adjustments to enhance alignment. Join us in welcoming this new cohort to the Southern Star family.

Celebrate the Summer Solstice and the Strawberry Full Moon with us this Friday, June 21st with a special Sound Bath Meditation with Mary Thurlkill. Details and registration information list on the workshops page www.southernstaryoga.com

Congratulations to our Yoga Teacher Training class of 2024! We are honored to have guided your journey from beginning to end. Teacher training is a challenging endeavor and completing it shows incredible dedication and resolve. Thanks for sharing your practice, effort, energy with the group and for being a part of this incredible little family.

Free Community Yoga to benefit the Africa Yoga Project TONIGHT! Thursdays 6:45-7:45pm. Donations accepted but not required. Beginners are welcome. will be covering for tonight.

It’s that time of year again to vote for your favorite Oxford businesses and while I’m a bit disappointed that some of my favorite Oxford businesses didn’t even make the ballot (who undoubtedly deserved it), we do appreciate the sentiment and hope you all vote for Southern Star for Best Yoga Studio. Click the link in our bio to vote today and every day for the next month. As always, thanks for your support!

Experience a healing Sound Bath this coming Sunday, April 21st, 7-8:00pm, with crystal singing bowls, as we celebrate April’s Full Moon—sometimes called the Pink Moon. While the moon’s radiance doesn’t quite match the name, Indigenous peoples linked April with the initial blooms of flowering plants—including pink phlox. We’ll commemorate the Pink Moon’s promise of beautiful things to come!

Join the dream team and .new this afternoon for 4pm All Levels Flow.

🧨New Teacher Alert!!! Welcome to the family, Liv

Liv will be covering our Saturday morning Hot Power flow @ 11am for the next couple weeks. Drop in and give her a warm welcome!
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Saturday Schedule:
8am Weekend Warriors
9:15am Align & Refine
11am Hot Power Flow
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See you on the mat!

FREE Community Yoga on Thursday nights 6:45-7:45pm 3/21-5/30 (except Apr 4th). This is a great class for beginners or those new to the studio. The class is FREE and open to anyone, but optional donations for the Africa Yoga Project will be gratefully accepted. Please come and bring a friend!! THURS 6:45pm!

Join us for a special sound immersion meditation Thursday, April 4th 7:00-8:15pm at Southern Star Yoga with Alex Ballew of Secret River Sounds featuring Alexa Shackelford of Breathing Back to You.

The studio will be filled with deep tones from gongs, gentle melodies from the crystal harp, vibrations from singing bowls, drums, didgeridoos, rain sticks, bells, chimes and more. Drift into the stillness below the mind and access the parasympathetic nervous system for an opportunity to let go, rejuvenate, feel grounded and become deeply relaxed. Participants have an opportunity for emotional revelation, a chance to connect with themselves and ultimately tap into their innate ability for self healing. This special class always fills quickly, so register early. We will have a later class offering (8:45-10pm) once the first class fills, so if you don’t get into the earlier class you may be able to join us later.

Join us for a new class on Mondays (starting today!!)
Move Your Soul: A Mindful Movement Dance Flow. Taught by professor of dance, yoga teacher and movement specialist, Jen Mizenko, this class alchemizes the structure of Yoga with the freedom of dance. Take your yoga practice off the mat and dance it into the space. Each week we will move a new theme through our bodies—embodying our whole selves (mind, heart & spirit) through the creative exploration of movement. Join us Mondays at 12pm.

Sending a huge welcome to our 2024 Yoga Teacher Training family!!! I am so grateful for the bright smiles, eager minds and open hearts in this group!Atha Yoganusassanam…
And NOW we come to the study of Yoga.

Join us for 4 Thursdays starting this week (if weather will cooperate) for an introduction to Yoga for Beginners. We will meet Thursday evenings (1/18-2/08) from 6:45-8pm and the classes will cover what Yoga is (and isn’t), how to practice the different postures and breathwork safely, studio etiquette, and more. The 4 week course is $100, AND you get one month of unlimited classes for free with your registration. We have 3 spots left, so pass it on to anyone who might be interested in making Yoga a part of their new year!!! #2024

Join this Sunday (the 14th) at 10am for a FREE COMMUNITY JAM SESSION at Southern Star. All are welcome!!! No previous experience or membership required.
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What is Acroyoga?
It is a blend of Yoga, Acrobatics, and the healing arts (Thai massage).
The word Yoga is a Sanskrit word meaning ‘union’ and Acro comes from the Greek word ‘Akros’ meaning High. So, AcroYoga literally translates as High Union. And it is through this union that AcroYogis literally and figuratively lift each other up. It is a playful and empowering practice of mutual strength, support, and trust. Bring a friend or just bring yourself. All are welcome!! We will support you (literally and figuratively) all the way!!!

Our 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training begins in a week! And we have options for those who want to teach and those who just want to deepen their practice and learn more about the rich history & philosophy, Sanskrit, Ayurveda, and indulge in a comprehensive study of the practices of Yoga: asana (posture), pranayama (breathwork), kriya (cleansing), mantra (sacred sound), and meditation. Dates and details are listed on the website. Module I (7 weekends this spring) is open to everyone whether you intend to teach or not, and Module II (9 day immersion this June) is an additional requirement for those who want certification to teach.