Ragayoga

This weekend is the last FREE Yoga in the Park in partnership with ! Join Kaylee in Civic Park on Saturday, September7, from 9-10:30AM for an all-levels, feel-good yoga flow. Bring friends and family to enjoy a yoga practice in nature, and then head downtown for some brunch! 🙌

FREE! Please preregister using the link in our bio!
Saturday, September 7th 9-10:30 AM

As always, the link to signup is in our bio and website!

The fourth installment of Kaylee’s monthly chakra series is this Friday at 6pm! 💚 Come learn how to draw upon Anahata’s unyielding love and compassion. In this workshop you’ll learn all the basics of the fourth chakra and how to use this knowledge on and off the mat through yoga, meditation and self-reflection.

Bring a pen, notebook, and yoga mat and an open heart.

🔗Link in bio to drop in!
$40 ($35 for members)
Friday, August 30
6-8pm

“Do yourself a favor and go!” 🩵 You won’t regret it. Thank you, Donna!

“This beautiful studio is for anyone who loves or is interested in practicing yoga. Regardless of your level of practice, the instructors are passionate about you reaching your fullest potential. I continue to be stronger, more flexible and grow in my own practice. If you haven’t attended classes at Raga Yoga, do your body a favor and go!” - Donna M.

🍂New fall specials just dropped!🍂
Dedicate yourself to your yoga practice this fall with these new ways to save:

🍁Enjoy 3 months of unlimited aerial AND mat classes for $599 ($200/month).

🍁Need some flexibility? Try our 20-class pack that can be shared with a friend or family member. Class packs expire November 30th, 2024.

🍁Take your yoga to new heights with our 12-count Aerial Yoga pack for $299. Valid for Aerial Flow and Aerial FlowOm classes, and these can also be shared with a friend or family member!

🔗Click the link in our bio to purchase before these deals end on September 30th.

✏️STUDENTS! Don’t forget we offer discounts for anyone in school, even higher education. Take care of your mind and body this semester with our $15/class rate for students.

Ayurwell is back and we’re kicking it off with a special introduction on Sunday, September 8th! Join Robin for an intro to the science of Ayurveda and a sneak peek at AyurWell’s Fall curriculum.

Designed specifically for women, this holistic yoga class focuses on building strength, promoting longevity, balancing hormones, and aligning circadian rhythms for improved sleep.

Regular classes begin September 9th and will continue on Mondays & Wednesdays at 7am.

By popular request, we’ve increased the capacity for this weekend’s masterclasses with H.S. Arun! Already they are filling up, so be sure to book your mat ASAP!

Friday 4pm to 7pm
Saturday 12pm to 3pm
Sunday 1:30pm to 4:30pm

🔗 For more info and booking, click the link in our bio!

FREE Yoga in the Park in partnership with continues! Join Maria .odense in Civic Park on Saturday, August 3rd from 9-10:30AM for an all-levels, feel-good yoga flow. Bring friends and family to enjoy a yoga practice in nature, and then head downtown for some brunch! 🙌

UPCOMING DATES:
August 3rd with Maria Odense .odense
September 7th with Kaylee Black

As always, the link to signup is in our bio and website!

The third installment of Kaylee’s monthly chakra series is this Friday at 6pm! 💛 This month you can learn how to draw upon the energy of Manipura, the solar plexus chakra. Come explore how to tap into your innate ability to manifest, overcome adversity, burn through obstacles, and make confident, assertive decisions. Bring a pen, notebook, and yoga mat and be ready for some core work! 💪

Link in bio to drop in!
$40 ($35 for members)
Friday July 26
6-8pm

Join us in congratulating our 23/24 YTT graduates, Ilze, Kat, Jasmine and Jen! 🎉 We are so excited for them to share their gifts and talents as yoga teachers with the world.

If you’re interested in going on this journey, our next weekend modular format 200-hour YTT begins in September. For more info, check out the link in our bio.

“This is the most beautiful yoga studio I’ve ever practiced in — clean, bright, beautifully decorated. warm and homey. I can’t believe it has taken me this long to join this studio!”

Thank you for your kind words, Ahan! We are so happy you found us ☺️

Join us in August for another enlightening weekend with H.S. Arun. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to learn for a master.

Arunji has practiced and taught the art and science of yoga in India and around the world for more than 35 years. His teaching addresses each student directly and effectively, while his wit and humor lend positive energy to his classes. These masterclasses are a unique opportunity to study with a warm, devoted, and knowledgeable teacher. His intelligent sequences are based on a solid knowledge of the Iyengar tradition and allow students to explore with ease the many facets of yoga.

Sri H.S. Arun is a close disciple of B.K.S. Iyengar, Prashant Iyengar, and Geeta S. Iyengar. Arun is certified in Iyengar Yoga at the Advanced Junior III level.

These masterclasses sell out, so we encourage you to reserve your mat soon!

🎟️Link in bio to RSVP!
Friday, Aug. 9, 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Saturday, Aug. 10, 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Sunday, Aug. 11, 1:30pm – 4:30pm

Single Session Pass: $75
Full Series Pass: $225

FREE Yoga in the Park in partnership with continues! Join us in Civic Park on the first Saturdays of the month from 9-10:30AM for an all-levels, feel-good yoga flow. Bring friends and family to enjoy a yoga practice in nature, and then head downtown for some brunch! 🙌

DATES:
July 6th with Dave Larot
August 3rd with Maria Odense .odense
September 7th with Kaylee Black

As always, the link to signup is in our bio and website!

Join us this summer for a series of sound baths with .odense. Sound baths are meditative experiences that soak you in sound waves to rejuvenate your body, mind and spirit. Singing bowls, chimes, and other healing instruments will ease you into a state of energetic harmony.

Fridays 7-8pm
July 12
August 16

🎟️Link in bio to reserve your mat or hammock!

🌟Staring June 17th, Monday night RagaFlow with is moving 15
minutes earlier to 5:45pm!🌟

We are hoping this change makes the transition between classes smoother and helps you get your RagaFlow practice in just a little earlier!

Healthy Backs & Happy Hips is one of our most popular classes at our studio for a reason! This hybrid practice features:
🦋 low-hanging aerial hammocks for ultimate release
⚽️ Yoga Tune-Up Balls to dislodge deep tension
🧘 Strengthening & stretching yoga poses to ease discomfort and build resiliency

With great attention to alignment and technique, HB&HH will leave your body and mind feeling rejuvenated.

You can take HB&HH:
📍Monday 7:10pm with
📍Tuesday 9am with
📍Thursday 9am with .odense

👉This class has limited space, so be sure to preregister online to save your spot!

Soak up the savings this summer with our best-selling seasonal passes! ☀️ Summer memberships begin June 1, so snag yours soon!

20 Mat classes for $299 (Regularly $438)
*Shareable with a friend! Passes expire August 31, 2024.

Unlimited Mat Classes - Summer for $450 (Regularly $567)
*Valid June 1- August 31, 2024

Unlimited Aerial Classes - Summer for $480 (Regularly $750)
 *Valid June 1- August 31, 2024

Join Maria for ASPIRE, part three of her Spire Sanctuary Series Sound Bath, where you will build a sense of peace as you move towards seeing through the fluctuation of the mind: the chitta vritti.

Follow the thread of this six-part sound bath series where healing frequencies pair perfectly with pranayama to help you lean into slowing down and living intentionally. These two powerful modalities are wonderfully suited for reflection and stillness. Come tap into growth and self-discovery to cultivate a deeper connection with yourself. Your mind & body will thank you.

6:30-7:30pm
$45 Regular Price
$35 Early Bird

Sundays
June 9 | July 14 | August 11 | Sept 8

🥹 Wow, thank you so much for this review, Camille. We are so happy you’ve found your happy place at Raga Yoga. We are here to hold you whenever you need us. 🩵

“This is a revelation! Stressed with work, struggling to find my balance between my professional role, being a mom of 3, being a wife, feeling deprived mentally and spiritually, Raga Yoga is the place to join! The sense of calm & rejuvenation I felt as soon as I entered the studio is amazing. Everyone is so welcoming, the studio itself offers so much beauty with lights, candles, plants, paintings, the teachers are so inviting, knowledgeable and kind. Thank you RagaYoga for holding me, very very grateful for this new community. I feel renewed. Come and you will see!!” - Camille S.

Join Kaylee for this seven-part series that will take you on a journey through the chakra system to help you understand your mind-body connection, establish a Svadhyaya (self-study) routine through writing, and deepen your off-mat yoga practice.

The chakra system doesn’t ask you to change; it uncovers who you truly are. Come explore through learning, meditation and journaling how your unique patterns, habits and quirks may be your inner self trying to tell you something.

Each meeting will focus on one chakra and include guided meditation, journaling, and a yoga practice. Please bring a notebook to write in. Wearing clothing in each chakra’s color is highly encouraged!

🎟️ Link in bio to register!

6-8 PM
Final Fridays, May 31 – Nov 22, 2024
Full series: $240 (members: $210)
Individual: $40 (members: $35)

May 31 – Root ❤️
Jun 28 – Sacral 🧡
Jul 26 – Solar Plexus 💛
Aug 30 – Heart 💚
Sept 27 – Throat 🩵
Oct 25 – Third Eye 💙
Nov 22 – Crown 💜

🖍️Let’s support our community!📘

You may have noticed we have a collection box at the studio for a school supply drive put on by Raga member and YTT student, Jasmine. The drive ends on May 1st, so let’s come together to make this last week count!

This drive is benefiting Dallas Ranch Middle School in Antioch, a Title 1 school desperately in need of basics like pencils and paper to support their students.

TOP NEEDS:
Pencils, lined paper, markers, and tissues.

OTHER NEEDS:
Lined notebooks, hand sanitizer, AA batteries, colored pencils, index cards, folders, binders, calculators, erasers, antibacterial wipes, and individually wrapped snacks.

WAYS TO DONATE:
1. The bin at Raga Yoga
2. Amazon wishlist (https://tinyurl.com/dallasranch)
3. Venmo Jasmine directly on Venmo stating “School Supplies” to purchase supplies on your behalf

🎟️RAFFLE:
Receive 1 raffle ticket each time you:1. Donate ANY combo of 4 items2. Donation value of $10.00 or more

🏆GRAND PRIZE:
A 5-pack of mat classes ($150 value) OR a private lesson with CJ

🏅2 LUCKY WINNERS:
Choice of Raga apparel or water bottle ($25 value)

Raffle gifts will be drawn after May 15th. Thank you so much for your help!

Meet a new addition to our Raga team, Dave Larot !

David stepped on the mat for the first time in 2002 and began his lifelong yoga journey. Under the guidance of his first teacher, he started leading classes in 2004 at local gyms and studios. In 2008, after four years of searching for a complete teacher training program, Dave enrolled in the 200-hour YTT at Yoga Works SF. Inspired by his mentor Nikki Estrada, he went on to complete his 500-hour training and, in 2010, took the leap from his full-time job of ten years with AT&T to put all his energy and focus into teaching and sharing the practice of yoga. Since then, David has been leading classes around the Bay Area and workshops and retreats around the globe. Having practiced and trained in various styles, including Iyengar and Ashtanga, David’s classes have evolved into a deep, methodical, and dynamic flow, focusing on the importance of breath and the principles of alignment.

You can practice with Dave:
Thursdays at 4pm Flow
Fridays at 4:30pm FlowOm 🆕
Sundays at 10:30am FlowOm 🆕

Join Maria for her new six-part series, The Spire Sanctuary. ReSPIRE, part one, will highlight the importance of breath in mindfulness and self-awareness. This workshop will teach you to consciously regulate your breathing to interpret your body’s signals. Through Pranayama, you will learn to focus on breath to foster mindfulness and ground into the present moment for discovery and connection. It’s not just about controlling breath – it’s about unlocking the profound connection between your breath, mind, and body.

2:00-3:30 PM

Save the dates:
April 14 ReSPIRE
May 12 InSPIRE
June 9 AsPIRE
July 14 ConSPIRE
August 11 TranSPIRE
Sept 8 Summation

Drop-in: $45 ($40 members)

Commit and save:
3 Sessions: $40 each
6 Sessions: $35 each

Link in bio!

Please join us for Marlena’s farewell class this Thursday at 7pm so we can send her off into her next chapter with lots of love, hugs and gratitude! 🦋 We will miss you, Marlena!!! 🩵

Repost• It is with a heavy heart that I write this post… As some of you know, I’ve been dealing with a knee injury for the past year, and underwent Phase 1 of my surgery journey last August. I was recently informed that my Phase 2 surgery has just been scheduled for 4/10. Subsequently, my husband and I have made the decision to relocate to be closer to family this summer. Therefore next Thursday 4/4 at 7pm will be my last class teaching at and in the Bay Area ☹️

To all of my students past and present, I just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing in this practice of yoga with me for the past 13 years. It has been my honor and my pleasure to share space and energy with you, to laugh and play with you and to learn and grow with you as well.

To and the rest of my Raga Yoga family, thank you for welcoming me into your community when COVID left me without a place to practice and teach in person. The studio, the students and the deep warmness I feel every time I step through the doors has been priceless!

I’m not really sure where this next chapter in my yoga story will take me at this point, but I know that practicing and teaching over the years has allowed me to uncover my most authentic and genuine self, and so I hope to find a yoga home in our new city where I can continue to share the gift of this practice for many years to come.

I got to share a few tears and hugs with some of my regular students last night, but if you’re around, I’d love to share a few more with you next Thursday. If not, I wish you well in your journey, your practice and in life 🥰

Aum, peace, love and blessings to each of you…not gonna say goodbye, just farewell for now 🙏🏽🥹
~Lena

Thank you so much, Katie Jo! We are so happy to hear your kind words. 🩵

“Raga Yoga is a lovely studio. The owner and instructors are incredibly well trained and teach safe practices. The environment is super warm and props are aplenty. I have immensely enjoyed every instructor I’ve had so far in the two short months I’ve been attending. Namaskar to my newest instructors.”

“We are birthed into sangha, into sacred community. It is called the world.” ~ Adyashanti 🌎🩵

“What other body could pull an entire ocean from shore to shore? The moon is faithful to its nature and its power is never diminished.” 🌙 Deng Ming-Dao

It’s time to vote for 2024’s Best of the East Bay! 🗳️ Please take a moment to show your support for Raga Yoga by casting your nomination before March 31st. Direct link

https://vote.diablomag.com/fitness-and-outdoors/yoga-studio
🔗 Thank you so much, community🙏

Do you incorporate Pranayama into your yoga practice?💨

Pranayama, known as breathwork or breath control, helps us regulate our energy and focus by bringing intention into one of our body’s most important subconscious functions. Pranayama is also the fourth limb of the eight limbs of yoga set by Pantanjali.

There are many Pranayama techniques and each provides different benefits. For example, Ujjayi Breath (Victorious Breath) is popular for its soothing oceanic sound that boosts concentration, relaxation, and energy. Sama Vritti Pranayama (Box Breathing) is another popular technique beloved for its incredible ability to calm and soothe the mind. There’s also Dirgha Pranayama (Three-Part Breath), Nadi Shodhana Pranayama (Alternate Nostril Breath) and Kapalabhati Pranayama (Breath of Fire), and more.

Do you have a favorite style of breath practice? 🌬️

Happy Valentine’s Day to our lovely community 💘 To celebrate we are offering a flash sale of our 20-class packs, and they are SHAREABLE, so you can share the yoga love with friends and family 🫂

Enjoy 20 mat classes for $299, or 20 aerial classes for $499.

Sale ends Friday at midnight!
🔗Link in bio to grab a pack

You feel at home 🫂

Thank you so much, Cynthia!
“Love this yoga studio. CJ and all the instructors are amazing. Everyone is encouraging, patient, and you feel at home. This studio is also very clean which I really appreciate. I’m so thankful for this place. I injured my back at work and was in a lot of pain but coming to Yoga classes has really helped me get stronger and feel better.”