Join us for a serene and rejuvenating Full Moon Yoga session. As the moon casts its silvery glow, we'll come together to connect with nature's rhythms and our inner selves. This practice is designed to harmonize your body, mind, and spirit.

What to Expect:

• Reflective Journaling: A valuable tool for personal growth, gaining a deeper understanding of yourself and your motivations.

• Gentle Flow: A soothing sequence of yoga postures to release tension and promote relaxation, incorporating both the depth of yin and flowing moon salutations.

• Mindful Meditation: A guided meditation to cultivate inner peace and clarity.

• Breathwork: Pranayama techniques to balance energy and reduce stress.

Why Practice Under the Full Moon?

The full moon is a time of heightened energy and emotional intensity. Yoga can help you channel this energy positively and find balance.

Benefits of Full Moon Yoga:

• Reduced stress and anxiety

• Improved sleep quality

• Enhanced emotional well-being

• Increased energy levels

• Deeper connection to nature and self

Whether you're a seasoned yogi or a beginner, this practice is open to all. Come experience the magic of yoga under the full moon.

Join guest instructor, Laura Youngblut, RYT 500, for a 90-minute session of yin yoga with a sound bath of singing bowls + chimes. You will begin in yin yoga postures; each one being held for 1-10 minutes. You will slowly end in a meditative savasana + into a deeper sound bath.

Physically, this is a chance to find anchoring + grounding in your body. Mentally + emotionally, you will be given space to create awareness within. Cues will be given throughout to come back to your foundation + journey.

Join guest instructor, Laura Youngblut, RYT 500, for a 90-minute session of yin yoga with a sound bath of singing bowls + chimes. You will begin in yin yoga postures; each one being held for 1-10 minutes. You will slowly end in a meditative savasana + into a deeper sound bath.

Physically, this is a chance to find anchoring + grounding in your body. Mentally + emotionally, you will be given space to create awareness within. Cues will be given throughout to come back to your foundation + journey.

A mini retreat to begin a new season together as the Rockford yoga community brought to you by RealBeautifulYOU + Womanspace
9-11a | 108 Sun Salutations
11-12p | Restorative Practice
12-12:30p | Light Lunch
12:30-2p | Chakra Mala Making*
*For your Mala Making experience, please choose one of the the seven Chakra add-ons during the checkout process

While we hope you are able to join this seasonal retreat in whole, we understand life’s commitments. Below you will find the option to register for a full day of togetherness or pick + choose which events work best for you.
Register for any two individual practices (108, restorative, mala making) and save 10% off both using code ‘mala10’
Register for all three by booking ‘Rockford Yoga Mala | Autumn Equinox’ and save $27

Are you looking to help support a fellow yogi in our community? Choose one of our Karma donation options during checkout to add an additional $9, 18, or 36. Why the odd numbers? 18 is the symbol for chai, meaning life. Traditionally, giving increments of 18 brings good luck to those who both give and receive.

Interactive, all-levels workshop where we learn about Bhakti- The Yoga of the Heart

Opening Ceremony - Kirtan

Workshop 1 - Mantra, Sacred Sound Formulas
Learn and practice Sanskirt and Buddhist mantras and proper pronunciation of mantras and their meaning. Learn the practice of Japa (mantra meditation with beads). Study specific mantras for meditation, health, abundance, love, removing obstacles, and more.

Lunch - Please bring a light lunch or snack

Workshop 2 - Murtis, Myth, and Mandala
Complementing the sound of mantra is sacred sight. Study the sacred geometry and meaning of Yantra and Mandala. Learn about the Murtis (Ganesha, shiva, Laxmi); delving into their rich, symbolic nature and inspiring stories. Learn ahow to work with Murtis and mantras together.

Short Break

Workshop 3 - Taking Mantra Home
Guidance selecting personal Mantra and Murti (Ishtadevita). Guidance selecting a Mala (prayer beads) for your mantra. How to use mantra in yoga/asana to deepen practice. End with Yoga Nidra (yogic sleep) and Sound Bath.

Closing Ceremony - Kirtan

Participants will receive a booklet with mantra and information covered in the Immersion.

MaaShakti Das (Paulie Skoglind) is a soulful musician, Kirtan Artist, Yoga Teacher, Thai Massage and Reiki Practitioner, Psychologist, and father. Maa has shared hundreds of Kirtans and yoga classes over 17 years from intimate home Kirtans to major festivals such as Bhakti-fest. A devotee of Neem Karoli, Maa loves and honors the path of Bhakti Yoga and sharing in the beauty with others.

Join Laura Youngblut for this 2-hour restorative yin practice to connect the physical body with the mind. The session begins with a foundational, physical awareness of the body. Deeper into the session, space is given to connect with the mind, mentally and emotionally. Within the 2 hours you choose the relaxation, peace, and stillness you need.

RBY provides 1 mat, bolster, strap, blanket, and 2 blocks per person. For a deeper restorative practice, you may choose to bring 1 additional bolster and blanket

Capacity of 15 participants

A 60-minute Vinyasa Flow led by our current class of Yoga Teacher Trainees. Please expect a rotation of the three students as they incorporate what has been covered in the first four weekends of their eight-weekend training. All levels of yogis welcome!

A 60-minute Vinyasa Flow led by our current class of Yoga Teacher Trainees. Please expect a rotation of the three students as they incorporate what has been covered in the first four weekends of their eight-weekend training. All levels of yogis welcome!

A 60-minute Vinyasa Flow led by our current class of Yoga Teacher Trainees. Please expect a rotation of the four students as they incorporate what has been covered in the first three weekends of their eight weekend training. All levels of yogis welcome!

A 60-minute Vinyasa Flow led by our current class of Yoga Teacher Trainees. Please expect a rotation of the four students as they incorporate what has been covered in the first two weekends of their eight weekend training. All levels of yogis welcome!