Workshops & Events
In the Southern Indian Yoga tradition, the lunar month of Margazhi (occuring this year between December 16th, 2024 and January 13th 2025) is revered as a time of great potential for a seeker to make great progress in his or her practice. Committing, or re-committing, to one's spiritual practice is enthusiastically encouraged during this time. Join CFIY Director Christopher Briney to a series of workshops and community events designed to empower you to make the most of the opportunities of Margazhi and move your life powerfully in the direction you want it to go.
Here is a list of the upcoming Margazhi/Holiday Season events at the Center for Iyengar Yoga:
Holiday Workshops
Saturday, December 14, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Stellar Sadhana Workshop and Celebration of B.K.S. Iyengar’s life.
Wednesday, January 1, 2025, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
New Year’s Restoration Workshop
Sunday, January 5, 2025, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
New Year’s Blowout! Full-Spectrum Asana Workshop
All Levels Holiday Classes
Monday, December 23, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Thursday, January 2, 2025, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, January 4, 2025, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Special Holiday Events
January 1st 2025, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.: Envisioning the Best 2025—Create a vision board and set your goals for 2025 with your fellow CFIY classmates. (This is a donation-based event.)
January 11th, 2025 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.: A Musical Celebration of the Conclusion of Margazhi—featuring Kirtan and Music with Christopher Briney and Greater Alexander.
Register early to save your space and gather momentum in your process: To register for any event, please visit our Purchase Classes Page and select the option(s) you would like to register for.
Saturday, December 21, 7:00 p.m.
It’s A Wonderful Life
Join the CFIY community for a viewing of Frank Capra’s classic Holiday film. In addition to it’s stellar acting by Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed, the film captures and explores many concepts that have parallels in yoga philosophy such as honoring one’s sense of duty and purpose (dharma), the power of selfless service (karma yoga), the importance of maintaining one’s equanimity (upeksha), and practicing skill in action, among others! Organic, gourmet popcorn, chai, and other refreshments will be served. Remember, “no man is a failure who has friends.” This is an opportunity to uplift your heart and mind while deepening friendships and the nourishing experience of community. Get your tickets today!
PAST EVENTS:
November 28th
9:00 - 10:30 a.m.*
Join us for our annual, all-levels Thanksgiving Day class, exploring gratitude and the many ways it can multiply in the embodiment! This class will focus on dynamic postures that stimulate the region of the gastric fire, such as twistings, abdominal postures, and inversions. More importantly, it will facilitate inquiry into certain fundamental aspects of gratitude, and the way in which postures can help us to evolve this powerful marker of mental and spiritual well-being.
*Please note, this is a special class in addition to, but not as a replacement for, our regularly scheduled weekly classes. The class fee is $25 for registered students, $30 for drop-in students. To register, please click here: 2024 Thanksgiving Day Class
Equip Your Home Yoga Practice
With Props Hand-Picked by our Director
The Center for Iyengar Yoga is pleased to announce that we now have a full supply of yoga props available to support our students' home practices. These props were carefully researched by CFIY Director, Christopher Briney to obtain the best possible products at the fairest prices. We now have a full selection of props available, including:
Round Yoga Bolsters
Pune Style Blankets
Iyengar Yoga Belts
Backless Yoga Chairs
Mexican Style Blankets
and more.
For inquiries, please email: CFIY Prop Sale
For Pricing: Please view this document: Yoga Prop Price List
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