Self-Care Saturday Marketplace at Samskara Yoga & Healing   February 29, 2020, 2-8 PM Every four years, we get an extra day on the calendar… so why not make it all about YOU? Stop by and visit our self-care specialists for special treats and tips to remind you that you deserve nothing but the best…

Friday Night Groove Dance Party with Karen Davis King The GROOVE (created by Misty Tripoli) uses a wide variety of dance and music genres to get people moving. The steps are simple and easy to follow. ANYONE can do this class, regardless of whether or not you have any dance experience! Participants can expect to…

Samskara Stars! Kids Yoga Winter 2020 Schedule & Announcements January kids yoga schedule: Mondays 4-5PM: K – 5th grade (now open!) Tuesdays 5:30-6:30PM: K – 2nd grade (2 spots left) Thursdays 5:15-6:15PM: 3rd – 5th grade (call/text for availability) Saturdays 9:30-10:30AM: K – 5th grade (2 spots left) Saturday (every other) 10:45-11:45: Teen Yoga (Middle/High…

Radicle Women’s Circles for Motherhood, Women, and Nurturing Community Connections in Loudoun “Radicle” is the root, start, or embryo of something greater. These circles are a space to celebrate wombyn-hood together. To gather and take time to support yourself and be supported by other women. This is a time for meditation, intention setting, healing, and…

Buddha and Lotus Paint & Meditate Workshop in Dulles! Begin a new adventure in creative mindfulness with our Buddha and Lotus Paint & Meditate Workshop. Spend 30 minutes in meditation or quiet contemplation devoted to opening up chakras and creative channels in your body, mind, and spirit. LeeAnne of Many Spirits Strong Art Studio LLC…

Tales of the Major Arcana Tarot Workshop Tarot cards have a history that dates back to 700 years (possibly longer). Each true tarot deck contains 22 Major Arcana cards that can be used as a smaller, standalone deck to answer questions and give insight. As we go through our own Tarot learning journey in 2020,…

Yoga Your Way 30-min Discovery Session Just beginning or returning to Yoga and need a plan to get you started? Step into our… office? Starting up or returning to yoga is a challenge. It can be difficult to know which class is right for you and what postures may not be ideal for your body…

Tantra Yoga Workshop for Couples w/Ahimsa Wellness Yoga Couples Tantra Yoga! Join Francia & Terry Groman for a fun and unforgettable introduction to Tantra Yoga, the yoga of intimacy & connection. Couples are introduced to basic tantric principles, breathing techniques (pranayama), concentration exercises (meditation) and partner postures (asanas) that aim to bring about an inner connection to self and in…

Healer Schmooze | Networking & Healership Healership is the idea that as healers, we can provide support for each other, network, and build our businesses and practices together. Join us for a monthly Schmooze. Bring a dish to share (please label any allergens or animal products accordingly) or a beverage, your business cards, and how…

Build-a-Smudge Workshop at Samskara Yoga & Healing Burning sage, certain plants, or incense is an ancient spiritual ritual practiced by Native Americans, First Nations tribes, Catholics, Buddhists, Maoris, and other cultures. The practice dates back thousands of years. Stop by Samskara Yoga & Healing to learn more about the history of smudging, how to clear…

New Year, Same AMAZING YOU! We’re the new kids on the block in this new year and new decade. Whoa. Come out, come out, wherever you are! Stop by the Practice Center to learn about our new programs, classes, and workshops. Meet our teachers and learn how Samskara Yoga & Healing is more than a…

Friday Yappy Hour Yoga at Samskara Yoga & Healing Come on, get YAPPY! Join us for a fun, furry, and frisky flow featuring our favorite friends, puppers, & pooches! We’ll do some downward dogs, upward dogs, and sleepy savasanas while our little yappers get to know each other, too. After class ends, meet animal communicator,…

Body Positive Yoga Teacher Training with Amber Karnes As yoga teachers, we are aware of the various challenges that are faced in a classroom. The “yoga body” misconception is everywhere, from the ads in and around yoga studios to the perfection of Instagram… and even our own poorly chosen words or actions inside and outside…

Accessible Yoga Training with Amber Karnes Instructor: Amber Karnes Tuition: $650, $595 early bird by 4/29/20 (use code below) Location: Samskara Yoga & Healing 22000 Dulles Retail Plaza, Ste. 102 Sterling, VA 20166 Dates: May 29-31, 2020 Times: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily Includes 9 hours of additional pre-course work–more information provided upon registration. This course is worth 30…

Crystals and Magic Market at Samskara Yoga & Healing   February 1, 2020, 2-8 PM Tired of the winter blues? Can’t take much more of the dreary, blustery weather? Let’s make some MAGICK! Join us for a fun event that celebrates the coming of spring! We’ll have vendors, readers, and healers on-site to break those…

Soul Colors & Alignment: Exploring the Depth of You In this 3-hour workshop, you will be given tools to explore what Mind-Body-Spirit alignment means, why it is important to maintain that alignment, and how to achieve it in your life. You will learn: The true meaning of Alignment How the Mind, Body, and Spirit interact…

Mandala, Art, and You – What Colors Your Kaleidoscope? Discover how art, reflection, and mindfulness enable you to create a visual mandala that represents all of the parts of your SELF. While creating your own piece of art, we will reflect on: the roles we play in our lives what parts of us show up…

$5 Friday Drop-in Deal at Samskara Yoga & Healing For a limited time, get a drop-in pass every Friday for only $5 at Samskara Yoga & Healing. This class pass may be used anytime within 30 days of purchse for any regular yoga, barre, core dynamics, or SLP! class. Offer excludes aerial wellness, Zumba, Groove,…

Creating Yoga Accessibility | CEU Module for Yoga Teachers 2020 Dates: May 15-17 OR Dec 4-6 (Check back for our Summer Intensive Dates!) Fridays 5-9 PM, Saturdays 12 – 6 PM, Sundays 10 AM – 4 PM Participants will understand the challenges many students face in a traditional yoga classroom. Through an understanding of anatomy,…

Teaching Yin Yoga | CEU Module for Yoga Teachers 2020 Dates: May 1-3 OR Nov 20-22 (Check back for our Summer Intensive Dates!) Fridays 5-9 PM, Saturdays 12 – 6 PM, Sundays 10 AM – 4 PM Students will be introduced to yin yoga postures, sequencing, and theory. Through the study of anatomy and physiology,…

Teaching Vinyasa Yoga | Vinyasa Flow, Power Yoga, & Slow Flow Yoga Training 2020 Dates: Mar 20-22, Apr 3-5, & 17-19 OR Oct 16-18, 31, Nov 1-2, & 13-15 (Check back for our Summer Intensive Dates!) Fridays 5-9 PM, Saturdays 8 AM – 6 PM, Sundays 9 AM – 4 PM In this teacher workshop…

Teaching Ashtanga Yoga | CEU Training for Yoga Teachers & Advanced Practitioners 2020 Dates: Feb 7-9, Feb 21-23, Mar 6-8 OR Aug 21-23, Sep 4-6, 18-20 (Check back for our Summer Intensive Dates!) Fridays 5-9 PM, Saturdays 8 AM – 6 PM, Sundays 9 AM – 4 PM This 60-CEU (Yoga Alliance) program will provide…

Full Moon Energy Share 1.11.2020 at Samskara Yoga & Healing 1/11/2020, 2-8 PM Want to learn more about energy healing arts? Curious about the practices, the teachers, or both? Join us for an event filled with energy sharing, healing, meditation, and more. Create change in your life and in the world. Discover local healers and…

Winter Solstice Celebration at Samskara Yoga & Healing Join us for a fun event that celebrates the traditions we share during the end-of-year holiday season! We’ll have vendors, readers, and healers available for last-minute gifts or to treat yourself. Join our Community Gift Exchange (leave a gift, get a gift!), make some magic crafts, and/or…

Reiki I & II Weekend Intensive with Calming Winds Reiki means “Universal Energy”. It is a gentle healing practice that originated in Japan that promotes overall health and well being. Reiki 1 and 2 are taught together during a weekend intensive course. All the information and techniques in the manual, Reiki Healing Touch, are covered…

Breathing & Mindfulness Practices for Stress Relief with Gretchen Schutte Did you know that you have all of the tools you need for stress relief? This workshop teaches you how to use mindfulness, and breath to bring peace to your life. ~ explore different types of mindfulness practices and breathwork ~ practice the techniques to…

Astrology Natal Chart Workshop Hey baby, what’s YOUR sign? How about your Moon Sign? RISING SIGN?? Find out the answers to these questions and much more as we work together to paint the astrological picture of YOU, from the moment of your birth. You’ll learn where your planets fall in astrological houses/signs, and begin to…

Dance with your Darkside with Karen Davis King Join Karen Davis King as she helps guide you into an understanding of your whole self. Through movement, dance, and music, you will find yourself connected to your body, mind, spirit, and the Universe like never before. $40/online ($45 at the door) Click here to register for…

Tibetan Heart Yoga w/Francia Groman of Ahimsa Wellness Yoga Tibetan Heart Yoga is a unique practice that combines asana with meditation and visualization to bring about a transformation of the heart. Join Francia Groman of Ahimsa Wellness Yoga for this enlightening and meditative workshop that delves deep into the inter-connection with the people and world…

Chocolate Meditation Workshop at Samskara Yoga & Healing During the hectic holiday season we often forget to make time for ourselves. Why not de-stress with a chocolate meditation! Learn to deepen your meditation practice doing something you do every day, multiple times a day – eat! Savor rich and decadent homemade vegan chocolate truffles made…

“The development of Tuning Fork Therapy® is based on the belief that as sound waves pass through the body, they elicit responses within the body’s systems. These systems react to the sound waves and vibrations created and use them to restore to a healthier and more harmonic base.” Students will be introduced into the science…

Veterans Yoga Project Gratitude Week Donation Classes In honor of our veterans and their service and sacrifices join us for a Vinyasa HEAT class (4:30 PM) and Yin Yoga (6 PM) with Justin Cook! Participants are encouraged to bring water & towels. Proceeds will benefit Veterans Yoga Project (veteransyogaproject.org). Please register for these classes/donate to…

Wheel of the Year Tarot Workshop Looking forward to the new year? What does 2020 have in store for you? In this workshop, you will learn to use your tarot cards in a month-to-month reading that can guide you through the coming months. Please be prepared with your birthday, time of birth, and place of…

Yoga Your Way 4-Part Series Learn how to create your own personal yoga practice through various tools, tips, and techniques. This monthly, four-part series will cover props, posture modifications, and more. All levels are encouraged to participate. Yoga Your Way Series: Practice with Props  Sun Date: 9/29/2019 From: 10:00 am – 11:30 am Discover ways…

Soul Searching: an Intuitive Wisdom Workshop Series Do you remember a time when you felt passionate about life and excited about the future? Do you still have those feelings, or are they a distant memory, finding yourself feeling lost, aimless, and uninspired? If you are experiencing a disconnection from yourself, let’s talk about creating a…

Tarot Journey Workshop – Your patterns, past, present, & future. Tarot cards offer more than in-the-moment advice. You can detect patterns in your life by combining tarot wisdom with numerology and astrology. Join Chelsea for a 2-hour hands-on workshop to develop your own Tarot Journey plan and discover how your past often repeats itself… and…

Yoga Your Way Series: Vinyasa Variety Workshop A vinyasa is a transitional series of postures that serve many purposes during a yoga practice. Many people face challenges with the traditional vinyasa or just want to try something new. In this workshop, we will address common issues experienced by new and experienced yoga practitioners and give…

Divine Feminine Rising with Christine Alexandria of Angel Chatter Join Christine on Friday, Oct 18 for a sneak peek. Space is limited, RSVP today! What is “Divine Feminine?” Is it, “I AM woman hear me roar,” and breaking through glass ceilings? Is it purposefully suppressing the Divine Masculine that appears to dominate our lives? These…

Samskara Yoga Teacher Training Classroom & Open House – Spring 2020 Session Come by for a class led by our current YTT students (please RSVP here) and stay for information on our upcoming 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training program and CEU modules. Our Application is OPEN for the Spring 2020 Session! Head to YTT2020.samskara.yoga for your…

Calling all witches, healers, and Halloween fans! It is that scary cool time of year when we can all share in the fun of the season – from holistic vendors to readers, metaphysics and witchery, kick off your Halloween season and grab some personal magic in the process. FREE EVENT, FAMILY FRIENDLY (but, we will…

LoCo Wellness Wellness Marketing Mastermind Lunch & Learn   LoCo Wellness is passionate about community wellness and creating connections for better lives. In this 2-hour, small group “Lunch and Learn,” Wellness Professionals can expect: Limited networking with other wellness, health, & fitness professionals and business owners. Brainstorming, discussion, and accountability on a variety of marketing…

Room 111 | Energy Healing & Reader Space Available! The Samskara Yoga & Healing Practice Center provides space for large to small classes, as well as a more private area for one-on-one or small group sessions. Our Room 111, named for its 111 square feet of space, is large enough for at one massage table,…

Teen Yoga for Anxiety According to the National Institutes of Health, nearly 1 in 3 of all adolescents ages 13 to 18 will experience an anxiety disorder. Anxiety can present itself through challenging behaviors, poor attention, falling grades, or general feelings of worry and unease. Our kids are facing more pressure to succeed and survive…

Discover ways to open up your yoga practice through working with common (and maybe a few uncommon!) yoga props. In this workshop, we will find new depth, length, and ease in our postures, and the freedom to modify our own practice in a classroom setting or at home. Students are encouraged to bring their own…

Think yoga is just for fitness? Yoga, mindful movement, and breathing practices can help with self-regulation, self-confidence, and other obstacles our kids face at home, school, during social events, or while playing sports. Get tips, tools, and techniques to help your child navigate throughout their entire lives. Using recent research in polyvagal theory and social-emotional…

ONLINE OPTION COMING SOON! Check back for details or email chelsea@samskara.yoga for information This 20-hour workshop series is for those who are looking to teach yoga at home or privately, or to enhance their current understanding of teaching yoga to children. The ABCs of Kids Yoga provides a fundamental understanding of yoga for ages 3…

Reiki I Refresh course is designed to help Reiki practitioners refresh your skills and to address any questions you’ve had since your last Reiki training. During this refresher training, you’ll be given the opportunity to review numerous topics and to practice your skills with other Reiki practitioners. At the end of this workshop, you will…

Walk down the W&OD trail with Madame Heather as she discusses local animal spirits in their natural habitat and other connections to animals around the world. Share your own connection to spirit animals and your personal experiences with these important guides. Immerse yourself in an hour of nature, spirit, and universal connection through a meditative,…

Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training in Loudoun Ashtanga yoga is a challenging, yet holistic approach to mind, body, and breath awareness. As a “road map” of sorts, the Eight Limbs of Yoga that make up an Ashtanga yoga practice create a path to enlightenment. Samskara Yoga & Healing brings the study of Ashtanga Yoga and its…

I saw the look in your eyes. Strength poured out over your outstretched fingers as you stared, steadfast, at the threat before you. You didn’t blink. You held and released a victorious breath, holding your ground without flinching. You dared whoever or whatever was conjured during those moments to try and destroy your peace. In…

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Ashtanga yoga has a strong presence in many styles of yoga practiced at home, in studios and gyms, and in community spaces. This timeless practice follows the Eight Limbs of Yoga, including more than asanas or postures, but also as a guide for living life according to ethical and moral principles. Ashtanga yoga also focuses…

READY TO QUIT YOUR DAY JOB AND TEACH YOUR PASSION? Wait, don’t do that just yet. But keep reading! Community yoga is our jam. That means having a robust community of teachers to lead classes in our temporary location, at libraries around the area, and once we finally settle into our practice center in the next…

Samskara Yoga & Healing is launching a limited schedule of yoga, barre, and Pilates-based classes at the Cascades Overlook Event Center in Sterling, VA. Join us for yoga, from gentle yoga to our STOKE yoga class, or get your Barre Fix! We have a FREE meditation class each week, too (Chant & Chill) and a…

Community Yoga Challenge by Samskara Yoga & Healing Get creative, have fun, win prizes!! The first ever Samskara Yoga & Healing Community Yoga challenge starts on July 1! Join us for 15 days of yoga in community spaces. Get out of the studio; the world is your practice space! ***************** From July 1 – 15,…

YOGA AT THE LIBRARY! LOUDOUN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY YOGA SERIES Join Samskara Yoga & Healing for Yoga at the Library! These community yoga classes are FREE, but you must register/sign a waiver to participate. Want more Yoga at the Library!? Contact your local library and have them contact us at 571-354-6165 or samskarayogava@gmail.com

Summer Series: Yoga on the Plaza! at Cascades Overlook in Sterling Join us for our next Yoga on the Plaza! class – September 1 @ 11 AM!     CLICK HERE TO REGISTER! We require a waiver on file for all participants. CLASS WILL BE HELD OUTSIDE ON THE PLAZA AT CASCADES OVERLOOK – PLEASE DRESS…

  Join Samskara Yoga & Healing at the Leesburg Farmers’ Market and Cascades Farmers’ Market at 9 AM Saturdays this Summer! RSVP HERE Our Yoga at the Market! classes are Community Yoga Classes! Nobody is turned away if they cannot pay, and we gratefully accept donations (cash, used/new yoga mats, and/or non-perishable goods and diapers). Check back…

Booty is Funnier than Butt: Teaching Kids Yoga I’ve been told, or heard through that grapevine, that I’m probably not the first person thought of as a kids yoga teacher. I swear a lot. I have some tattoos. I laugh at the word “balls” at fairly inappropriate times. I make jokes about which child of…

Yoga and Drinks at Spanky’s Shenanigans in Leesburg! Feb 7, 2018 @ 7:30 PM! [CLICK IMAGE TO REGISTER} Join Samskara Yoga teachers, Jerome & Chelsea, for a fun hour of yoga at Spanky’s Shenanigans in Leesburg! Stay for the raffles, meet our teachers, and then schmooze with a little booze! February 7, 2018 @ 7:30…

How Beginner Yoga can Make or Break a Practice (and Tips to Ease You onto your Yoga Mat) I just finished teaching a yoga class. I was a sub for a teacher I’ve known for a few years, who, like many others, was part of my own journey to become a yoga teacher. The class…

Do Yoga. Feel Better. Repeat. Samskara Yoga in Sterling and Herndon, VA! Ashtanga yoga, yin yoga, vinyasa yoga, and MORE! That’s what we do, and we would love for you to join us as we start off 2018 with a bunch of new classes! Have you tried Yin yoga? What about detoxing the holiday weeks with…

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Before I even knew what Ashtanga yoga was, I was practicing Ashtanga yoga. You are already practicing Ashtanga yoga or at least a variation of the tradition… even when you simply take a moment to notice your breath. Ashtanga is more than yoga postures, poses, and asana. Ashtanga is a way of life that has…

Yoga and meditation have been proven to benefit children in a multitude of ways. As yoga teachers, we love to learn right alongside kids, and they teach us just as much as we teach them! Our 2018 kids yoga classes are now forming, and we need your input! Please let us know your preferences in…

The Art of Healing I | ReikiYoga Fusion in Loudoun County Join Tonia from CalmingWinds and Chelsea from Samskara Yoga as they bring Reiki and Yoga together in a 6-week series. A ReikiYoga I Intensive will be held in Spring/Summer 2018, too. Contact us for more info. This class combines the Level 1 Reiki curriculum…

Join Samskara Yoga & Healing for a “Give Back” Black Friday Yoga Event, Diaper Drive & Open House! DONATIONS REQUESTED: Diaper sizes 3& up Pull-ups sizes 3 & up Baby wipes and baby supplies 4 hours, 3 yoga classes, and only 1 YOU! Join us for our “Give Back” Black Friday Karma yoga class and…

Samskara Yoga & Healing in Sterling, VA, is open for business! We are bringing yoga back into the Loudoun and Fairfax communities. Through a non-traditional and non-judgmental approach to yoga, the teachers of Samskara Yoga & Healing hope more people can experience the life-changing value of a regular yoga practice. Not everyone enjoys gyms or…