The Heart Center for Yoga
The Heart
Center for Yoga
The Heart Center provides a sanctuary for anyone who walks through the door.
We are an enduring community of students and teachers from all walks of life with a common thread of caring - for our community, for our selves, for the world. The studio offers weekly asana (physical yoga) classes, guided meditations, and enriching community circles. We come together to practice and learn from one another in the quest for greater peace and upliftment.
Let yourself arrive, connect, and experience wholeness through mindful movement, the joy of community, and self-care with dedicated teaches, guides, and students.
Weekly Classes
sunrise vinyasa
Awaken the senses with an early morning flow. This class links breath and movement to greet the morning light, setting a vibrant yet grounded intention for the rest of your day.
heart hatha
This sadhana (practice) invites people of all levels to enjoy the healing benefits of Yoga in its most classical form. Breathe deeply & connect to feeling within your body. Learning to work honestly at your edges, you develop effective tools to to maintain connected to yourself and the world around you. Only through connected living (yoga) is it possible for integrity, self awareness & playful curiosity to become part of your daily life. Your only requirement for class is a willingness to learn how to feel authentically & to respond honestly.
Slow + steady hatha
Slow, soften & still. Students will be guided through a balanced, one-hour practice to include mindful movement with an emphasis on breath, pace & grace. Open to all-levels, each session will feature a changing combination of asana (physical postures), pranayama (intentional breathing), meditation (concentration) and yogic teachings.
Vinyasa play
Vinyasa Play provides a little more wiggle room and support to explore and deepen within your practice. Enjoy the space to go beyond the poses and into a deeper connection of light-hearted play within your body. We will breakdown postures to find what feels good; we aim to enjoy life inside these bodies! Expect to build flexibility, strength, and to ignite joy through a playful and creative vinyasa practice.
slow flow + Sit
Slow down and invite yourself to experience gentle renewal during this 75 minute invitation to your Self. We seldom get the opportunity to practice inner listening and intentional ease for a prolonged period. Tune in to your breath, move easefully in your body, and offer some relief to your nervous system. Students will have the opportunity to integrate the practice with a meditation at the end of class.
Candlelight/ twilight Hatha
Yoga supports us to remember that we belong to the light. During these times, may we take time to curate a lovely, nurturing and quiescent atmosphere most conducive for contemplation and communion with the Divine. We guide community through a well-balanced and most nourishing asana, pranayama and meditation practice that seeks to transform the mundane moment to the hushed sublime of the sacred. All levels are welcome to this evening sadhana.
Yin Yoga
A slow, meditative practice where floor-based poses are held for several minutes. Yin targets deep connective tissues, ligaments, and joints, cultivating stillness and increasing mobility while allowing for a quiet introspection.
self - care Hatha
Say good-bye to the "Sunday scaries"! Return to your natural state of inner peace and connection each Sunday evening at Heart Center. This 60-minute practice is designed to reduce stress, build strength and cultivate space for self care routines that can support you as you step into a new week with confidence, ease and gratitude in your heart. Welcome yourSelf as a priority, with just a little big of extra love from your community, meditation, breath and body!
Community Meditations
Dharma + Meditation
with Meg Lucks
Mondays 7:00 - 8:15 pm
Tuesdays 7:15 - 8:00 AM
Thursdays 7:15 - 8:00 am
Explore the philosophy of presence and compassion through spiritual teachings followed by silent or guided meditation. This class cultivates a restful mind and an open heart, helping students translate yoga into daily life.
Meditation is considered the heart and crown jewel of many of the great ancient and modern contemplative arts. The essence of meditation, and its many forms, is universal and of deep practical benefit to all. We come to recognize that our minds are often more asleep than awake to the possibilities and beauty of each present moment. While it is within the nature of the mind to go "to sleep", it is also in its innate capacity to serve us in awakening to the fullness of our experience and to use that freshness to the advantage of ourselves, of others and the world all around us. Touching our wakefulness, and purposefully training to do so, benefits all sentient beings.
Session begins at 7:15pm with teachings (shifting monthly), space for group sharing and guided instruction. Forms and teachings honor traditions from both Yoga and Buddhism alike. Your meditation facilitator will provide space for both new practitioners requiring more specific instruction as well as those who are more seasoned in their practice.
Feel free to bring your own cushion or borrow one of ours.
Our wonderful sangha/ community has been gathering for nearly 10 years and would love for you to join us!
* Pay-as-you-wish
Monthly Community Circles
Self-Healers Circle
Join Olivia Flood on the first Tuesday of each month for a guided journey into the subtle layers of body, mind, & spirit. Through exploration of self-healing practices, group discussion, & awareness exercises, you’ll cultivate a deeper connection with yourself & gain insight into the intricacies of being human.
Each month, Olivia will introduce healing practices designed to illuminate the subtle energies within & around you. By bridging the material & spiritual aspects of healing, this circle offers an accessible & empowering space to strengthen your innate ability to heal.
Come as you are & discover the power of presence, awareness, & self-healing in community.
* Exchange is sliding-scale
* Meets 1st Tuesday every month
(( June 2 - July 7 - Aug 4 ))
Mindful Interfaith Circle
Join RYT & Educator, Heidi Nehring to explore redefining relationship with Spirit, through meditation & community connection. In these sessions we explore the obstacles & barriers that may hinder us from having a greater connection with Spirit or Source. All faiths & practices are encouraged to attend as we walk through an exploration of what separates & what binds. Let us ask what it means to find common ground & to love one another.
* Exchange is sliding-scale
* Meets 2nd Tuesday every month
(( June 9 - July 14 - Aug 11 ))
Peer-Led Men's Circle
This monthly circle is intended to be a safe space for men (he/they - whomever identifies in this space) to listen and share alongside one another in an accepting community. Circle is peer-led, curated by Senior teacher Ron Moor. Participants are invited to introduce themselves and the facilitator will share an introductory grounding experience or present on a specific topic of interest. The remaining time is spent in community discussion and connection. All paths are welcome.
* Exchange is sliding-scale
* Meets 3rd Tuesday every month
(( June 16 - July 21 - Aug 18 ))
Peer-Led Queer
Community Circle
This group is queer and trans facilitated. It is intended to be a safe space for queer and trans people to listen and share alongside one another in an accepting community. Everyone is invited to introduce themselves and the facilitator will share an introduction to set the tone. The peer facilitator will cover the circle method, guide the group in a short centering, and present a topic that sparks community discussion. Guidance is peer provided with additional heart space held by Heart guides. Note: We love and appreciate allies, however please understand that this space is for those identifying as queer or trans so as to provide a safe space free from the need to advocate or educate.
* Exchange is sliding-scale
* Meets 4th Tuesday every month
(( June 23 - July 28 - Aug 25 ))
Peer-led Women's circle
Dr Jessica Larson (LP) and your community invite and welcome to show up in this group just as you are for this monthly connection circle tailored for individuals identifying as women. This group is built on authenticity, deep listening, and mutual support. Through meditative practice, reflective prompts/discussion, and shared presence, we create a sense of belonging that so many of us need. This is a place to reconnect with yourself in the safety of other women who value compassion and meaningful connection.
* Exchange is. sliding-scale
* Meets 3rd Sunday every month
(( June 21 - July 19 - Aug 16 ))
Empathy practice circle
In a world filled with noise & division, staying present & connected in conversation can be challenging. Our communication is shaped not just by what we say, but by our intention, nervous system state, & our capacity to listen with care. The Monthly Empathy Practice Circles offer a safe, supportive space to build & strengthen mindful & nonviolent communication skills through ongoing practice, such as regulating our nervous system. Each month, participants will learn practical new skills for applying empathy in daily conversations and engage in guided empathy exchanges by taking turns sharing and listening.
* Exchange is sliding-scale
* Meets 4th Sunday every month
(( June 28 - July 26 - Aug 23 ))