Workshops
Explore yoga as a living, embodied practice.
River & Stone Yoga Institute offers monthly workshops and reading circles across four areas of inquiry: Mind, Body, Wisdom & History, and Heart & Integration. Together, these offerings create an intentional progression of practice, reflection, and learning designed to support both dedicated practitioners and yoga teachers.
Explore the monthly themes, workshops, and dates below to see how the year unfolds.
Monthly Areas of Study
February - School of Mind
April - School of Wisdom & History
February - School of Mind
Living with Purpose
A Yogic Approach to Meaning and Motivation
Exploring:
- Clarifying purpose, values, and motivation
- Yoga as a framework for intentional living
- Practices that support clarity and direction
march - School of Body
April - School of Wisdom & History
February - School of Mind
The Practice of Breathing
The Mechanics and Anatomy of Breath
Exploring:
- How breath moves through the body
- Anatomy and mechanics of respiration
- Breath as support for movement and regulation
April - School of Wisdom & History
April - School of Wisdom & History
April - School of Wisdom & History
Foundations of Yoga Philosophy
Wisdom, History, and the Yoga Sutras
Exploring:
- Yoga philosophy as a wisdom tradition
- Historical context of the Yoga Sutras
- Applying philosophical teachings to daily life
MAY - School of MIND
July - School of Wisdom & History
April - School of Wisdom & History
Cultivating Calm
A Polyvagal-Informed Approach to Nervous System Regulation
Exploring:
- Basics of nervous system function
- Practices that support regulation and resilience
- Cultivating steadiness through awareness
June - School oF Body
July - School of Wisdom & History
July - School of Wisdom & History
Moving with Awareness
Functional Foundations for Yoga Practice
Exploring:
- Fundamental movement patterns in yoga
- Sensing joint relationships and coordination
- Making adaptive, supportive movement choices
July - School of Wisdom & History
July - School of Wisdom & History
July - School of Wisdom & History
Myth & Movement
Stories and Symbolism of Yoga
Exploring:
- Myth as a carrier of yogic wisdom
- Symbolism in classical yoga stories
- Integrating story and movement in practice
September - school of mind
November - School of Wisdom & History
September - school of mind
Exploring Consciousness
Meditation, Mantra, and Mindfulness
Exploring:
- Meditation as a practice of attention
- Mantra and sound as anchors for awareness
- Cultivating presence through stillness
October - School of Body
November - School of Wisdom & History
September - school of mind
Supporting the Shoulders
A Yoga-Informed Approach to Mechanics and Movement
Exploring:
- Shoulder structure and joint relationships
- Functional movement for stability and ease
- Supporting healthy shoulders in practice
November - School of Wisdom & History
November - School of Wisdom & History
December - school of heart & Integration
Holding & Releasing in Practice
Differentiating Yin and Restorative Yoga
Exploring:
- The principles of Yin and Restorative yoga
- Effort, support, and surrender
- When and why to choose each practice
December - school of heart & Integration
December - school of heart & Integration
December - school of heart & Integration
The Practice of Rest & Embodied Voice
Restorative Practice, Sound, and Subtle Awareness
Exploring:
- Restorative yoga as a practice of nervous system support and integration
- Sound, chanting, and vibration as pathways of awareness (Nāda Yoga)
- Deep listening, reflection, and the role of rest and resonance in embodied practice
What are Reading Circles?
Reading Circles are offered free to the community. They are a supportive, low-pressure space for shared inquiry and conversation. Each month, we'll explore a book that compliments the monthly area of study.
Yoga Alliance Continuing Education
All workshops qualify for Yoga Alliance Continuing Education (YACEP) hours.
This means you can:
- Deepen your personal practice
- Study yoga beyond asana in community
- Earn CE hours with integrity
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Register for our monthly workshops & free reading circles.
Space is limited to support a thoughtful learning environment.
