Yoga Classes
2024 has all the options to help you find a regular yoga practice. Classes are open to all levels, feature a playlist that will help get you through the challenging poses - whether that is warrior 3 or meditation! We laugh, sweat and study ways to take this practice off the mat. Yoga won’t stop the turmoil of the world around you, but it will help you learn to keep your cool and to find the present moment when you need it most.
In Person Yoga Classes
Wednesday 8:30-9:30am and Saturday 9-10am in South Roanoke. Please email or text me for directions and to reserve a space.
Come prepared to sweat a little, laugh a little and then sink into deep relaxation. You’ll leave feeling the glow and peace that comes from a great class. Yoga philosophy is incorporated into the theme of every class, and the playlist is anything other than ordinary. Modifications are offered and the class is accessible to all levels. You can make this as hard or as easefull as you would like. If you like them, hands on assists and gentle massage leave you (hopefully) with your shoulders a little farther away from your ears.All levels of yogis are welcome to join this practice Props are offered, please bring your own mat. Air purifiers and spacing will be in use. Check off your physical work out, meditation practice and share this joyful practice.
$25 per class payable by Venmo or check/cash.
Real Time Online Live Classes
Taught on zoom Monday and Thursday mornings at 8:30 EST
Start your morning with a cheerful class. All levels. Works best to listen to the playlist on one device and zoom on another. You can make this your workout since strength work is incorporated in the normal asana poses. Sometimes practicing in your PJ’s in your bedroom is the best way to make sure your practice happens. Meditation included and guided relaxation at the end of class will leave you with a calm mind and healthy body. Link provided in a weekly email.
Classes are offered on a donation basis. $1-$25. Please don’t let money be the reason you don’t practice. It all works out.
Party Classes
Have you ever been stumped on what to get a friend for a special occasion? Get a group together and I’ll provide the space, customized class and a great playlist. Works well as a bridal shower gift, bachelorette party, milestone birthday, baby shower gift (props provided to keep mama safe), church groups, tween/teen birthday parties and even for friends and family members going through a challenging time or transition in life. Spacing and air purifiers in use. Option to provide refreshments after class for a social hour.
$175 for up to 15 people.
Yoga for Athletes
Looking to challenge your team to build their core, work on balance and give them the tools to maintain their cool when facing tough opponents? I love working with teams of children, teens and adults. I’ve taught everyone from varsity football players to olympic trial swimmers to little girls lacrosse players. This can be a great gift for your team and a nice addition for coaches to add to a training regimen. Whether they need strong body training and stretching for injury prevention or deserve a well earned deep relaxation, I can fit class to their needs. I’m always amazed at how well athletes sink into guided deep relaxation and at how they take mindfulness to their athletics. From a swimmer on the block having to hold perfectly still, a lacrosse face off, to a contact sport athlete who can hit hit hit- then has to stop on a dime when the play ends, our athletes need yoga!
Corporate and Convention Yoga
From online chair yoga for busy defense attorneys to group convention yoga at The Homestead Resort, class can be customized to fit the needs of your group. Class can be offered at your facility or at my studio space.
Read about what others have to say about corporate and convention yoga here.
Rates to be determined based on class structure.
Outdoor Yoga
Classes offered in Roanoke, VA weather permitting. Talk about grounding down and lifting up. Feeling the sunshine on your face, the wind in your hair and the earth below your mat, this class is magical.
Email to have your name added to a list when class is offered. Saturday at 9am is the regular time for this class. Weekdays added for beautiful weather. Teens and Tweens welcome.
FAQ
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A yoga mat, some water, something to cover your eyes with at the end of class - a wash cloth works well. A light hearted attitude and a commitment to not take what you look like too seriously. We are all just making shapes with our bodies on a mat in dim lighting. Fall out a balance pose? No problem. You’re not a flamingo and your self worth (hopefully) isn’t linked to how well you look like one.
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Something comfortable. Tight yoga pants can really ruin your shanti (Peace). Trust me. Bring a light layer so that you can warm up in it, take it off like Superman when you work up a sweat and then wrap back up for savasana (guided deep relaxation) at the end of class. Bare feet are best, but socks with grippy spots on the bottom also work. Try to avoid strong scents. Some students are sensitive.
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Then you are probably more relaxed than everyone else and the other students don’t mind. Sounds happen all the time during yoga classes and this is natural. Don’t sweat it. Anyone with a regular yoga practice has had it happen to them. The most common embarrassing item is that students regularly have their pants on inside out.
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Yes and No. If you can focus on what feels good for your body, yes. I like to think of it as Goldilocks yoga. If you are floating through class with zero effort you might want to warm it up a bit. If it feels dangerously hot and out of balance, bring it back to baby bear level. If we are doing something that doesn’t work for your body, child’s pose, down dog or a pose of your choice is an option. If you need more physical work, through in a few vinyasa flows - just not during meditation please.
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I never care on Online Zoom yoga. Sign in whenever or for whatever length works for you.
In person classes at the CAC I also don’t care, but since it is a school facility we have to close the front door by 8:15am. If you get there and see someone that will let you in, knock away and join us.
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Like or love them? Take a shell from the basket at the door and put it at the top of your mat and I’ll rub your shoulders in child’s pose, help you remember to relax them during warrior 2 and your feet in deep relaxation. Not your jam? Don’t pick up the shell. If you have an injury, please let me know.
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Soon. The website almost did me in folks. Sweats, tees and even some comfy yoga pants.
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Venmo - @Kelly-Kemper-1
Cash/Check
More options to come in the new year.
In person classes at the CAC are $20 a class. Feel free to pay for the month if that is easier for you.
Online classes are $1-25 donation based. Please don’t let money be the reason you don’t practice. It all works out.
You are welcome to gift a class to a fellow yogi.
No punch cards, no electronic sign in. Trust system. I hate accounting.
Toes up, mind smooth and breath deep