Women's circles are an ancient practice that have been valued as sacred and vital throughout time. Sister Circles are created, when women gather in sacred space, with intentions to support one another, through the lens of love, compassion, and the Divine feminine.

 Join Michelle and your fellow sisters for a sacred talking circle, gentle Yoga, journaling, free flow movement, and more. Women's circles are co-created, come be a part of the magic. The healing medicine of circle begins to unfold as the energy of the women commit to showing up.  This intentional work is intuitive, valuable and organic. Each circle flows naturally with the lessons and healing that is intuited to be explored.

 Come with curiosity and a willingness to be seen and supported by the feminine.

Snacks and tea provided.

Bring a yoga mat and a journal.

Dress in layers for comfort.

Join us for a heart-opening journey of slow flow yoga, mantra, free-form dance, and Yoga Nidra as we awaken the transformative power within.

Move, breathe, chant, and surrender to the sacred vibration of Om Namah Shivaya—an invocation of the elements, inner wisdom, strength, and renewal. Together, we’ll enter the cosmic dance of creation, transformation, and stillness through movement, sound, and deep rest, held within a nourishing and uplifting community space.

All Levels of experience welcome!

No experience in dance, singing, mantra, or yoga necessary.

Dress comfortably for movement.

Cosmic attire encouraged: sparkle, sequins & glitter welcome!

Bring: Your yoga mat, if you have one—we have extras available.

Holding Space for Death, Dying and the Practice of Being Human

"Birth and Death are the most singular events we experience-and the contemplation of death, as of birth, should be a thing of beauty, not ignobility"  Jacob Javits

It is my honor to hold space around the often difficult and taboo topic of death and dying. With over 30 years of medical experience as a Registered Nurse, I continue to witness firsthand, from both patients and medical professionals, the denial, disconnect and fearful approach to death in our culture. 

With a desire to create a positive change and with the loving intention to hold space for patients, in a way that honors death as a personal experience for each individual, in 2022 I became certified as a Death Doula through "Going with Grace".

The most profound shift I have experienced personally since completing this training, is a deeper sense of curiosity around the unknown and significantly less fear in general, which enables me to experience more inner peace and ease in life. It is with this sense of curiosity and ability to hold a sacred container, that I am honored to provide space within community to explore feelings, experiences and fears around death and dying.

 As we process through some of our fears in community, the hope is that with the knowledge and acceptance that we, as well as everyone we love will one day die, we may live our lives with a greater sense of inner peace, presence and maybe even start to view death as a natural and beautiful process.

This topic may seem daunting to some. Exploration into what keeps you living in fear may seem intense. If you are curious about this topic, trust into that curiosity. Together, as a community, we will create a sacred container to explore our personal  experiences, our emotions and our fears in relation to death and dying. This workshop will be deeply nourishing, supportive, liberating and healing.

The workshop will include gentle movement, journal writing, talking circle, guided meditation and restorative yoga.

Please bring a journal and a pen and any significant items to place on the altar in honoring of loved ones who have passed as well as honoring your own personal journey. Tea and light snack provided.

In this 2 hour Roll and Release workshop, we will cover the basics of self-care using the specially designed Tune Up Fitness therapy balls.  The workshop will cover the types and sizes of Therapy balls and the nine different therapy ball movement techniques to complete a “head to toe” full body roll out. Specially attention will be given to rolling out the feet, hips, low back, shoulders, and neck.   The use of therapy balls offers a unique approach to self-care that can help reduce pain, improve mobility, and help you feel better in your body. 

Kurt Merriman:

My yoga journey started almost 20 years ago at The Yoga Garden.  Yoga changed my mind and then my mind has changed my body.  I have a regular local practice and I seek out studios wherever we travel across the US and around the world.  I consider myself a “yoga mutt”, picking up unique poses and learning the nuances of posture and form over a variety of yoga genres.  In 2023 I received my 200-hour teaching certification from 8 Limbs in Seattle.  I have also completed the Roll Model Method certification from Jill Miller’s Tune Up Fitness program, focusing on the use of therapy balls for myofascial release, pain relief and self-care.  I teach gentle, yin and vinyasa classes and offer workshops on the use of therapy balls for self-care to help with stress and pain relief and to improve mobility.

Join Michelle Gorman (Intuitive Energy Healing Guide/Yoga teacher) for a deeply nourishing Friday evening, receiving the healing Benefits of a grounding Yin and Restorative Yoga practice.

Michelle guides a slow flow Yin practice, preparing your body to soften and fully surrender in restorative postures.
Two full hours of simply being, nothing to do, but receive.

In the Yin practice, we move beyond muscle engagement, softening into the deeper connective tissues. Yin Yoga can help release chronic holding patterns in the physical, emotional and energetic body.
In the Restorative practice we gift ourselves complete surrender with the support of props, seeking active rest, ease and restoration. 
Props provided, please bring a yoga mat and an eye pillow, if you desire one.

Join Melissa and Sara for 90 minutes of Bliss!! Honor the cycles in life with a reset. Relax and replenish your system with Restorative Yoga, meditation, and crystal singing bowls. Let the healing energy bathe your system as you unwind, rest, and release to make space for whatever you're creating and calling in in the next cycle.

Are you curious about Argentine Tango?

Are you looking for a special gift or something fun to do together?

Try a dance lesson! An Argentine Tango lesson!

Argentine Tango is not merely a dance – it’s a language.

We dance Argentine Tango, hoping to find connection – connection to yourself, connection to your partner, to the music, to the dance floor…

We will explore the fundamentals of Tango posture, Tango embrace, Tango walk and some basic steps and elements.

We will be learning to embrace each other and move together.

No dance experience necessary

No partner needed

No street shoes in the studio, please!

Dance shoes (dance sneakers, jazz, ballet shoes) with soft soles.

Instructor Julia Ochs

Julia has been dancing since she was 6 years old, performing many styles of dance. Shortly after taking her first tango lesson in 2011, she realized tango was quickly becoming a new passion and a new lifestyle. She has studied with numerous maestros from around the world and has developed into a beautiful Tango dancer who enjoys performing, dancing socially, and teaching. Julia will teach introduction to Argentine Tango at The Yoga Garden every Thursday.

When we practice gratitude something shifts inside us. Our hearts open a bit, the breath flows a little easier, and we are reminded of what is actually important. Join Sara for the 20th annual Thanksgiving Gratitude Practice and have an hour on your mat to align with what's important to you, move your body, and have fun in your yoga community! This class is free, but please consider a donation to the good works of World Central Kitchen or your favorite good cause!