November

The Yoga of Ceramics / The Art of Nature: Nature imprint dishes
Saturday, Nov 1: 12:00-1:30 pm

This class is a healing pottery class that teaches students not only hand building pottery skills, but how to use the acquired artistic knowledge to better their life. In each class students will end the course having created o beautiful and one of a kind piece trom ceramic stoneware. Students are directed through breathing exercises followed by physical movements involving clay and a lesson focused on the art of creation, enjoying the process, and constructing your vessel. After the class the pieces will be glazed and fired at the Bug Ceramics studio kiln to around 2000 F. Once the piece is ready to be picked up it will be available at Key West Yoga Sanctuary.

About Gayle / Gayle is an HBCU social work graduate and artist as well as a Key West native with high hopes to reach people through art. After teaching art and art education in Haiti, Cuba, Nicaragua & Panama Gayle learned that it truly is the universal language. In 2021 Gayle attended the FLNASW conference as a speaker along side professor Dr. Jaquelyn Mcmillan and J.C. Hall director of the Hip Hop Therapy program at Mott Haven Community High School to give a presentation on the benefits of an art based approach to social work. They are the owner of Pottery studio and gallery: Bug Ceramics and have worked as a full time self taught potter since 2021.

November

A Breath for Every Emotion
Saturday, Nov 1: 2:00-4:00 pm

In this workshop, we will learn how to harness the power of the breath to balance various emotions. We will discuss the powerful effect of different Pranayama (breathing techniques) on your mind and body. Learn how different breathing techniques can change our mood, our energy and our health. Then you will melt into a deeply healing and relaxing practice based on stillness, where we will explore some of these techniques further. 

Restorative yoga allows you to surrender into completely supported postures with very little movement and is appropriate for all. Observe how exploring your breath guides your mind and body to relax and let go. Rest in stillness as you allow the healing vibrations from the crystal bowls to wash over you. Shaking free all negativity so you can heal on multiple levels. 

Best for healing injuries, reducing stress, and overcoming fatigue. You will release stress stored deep within the body and leave feeling renewed and recharged. 

Perfect for beginners and advance practitioners alike.

November

Sanctuary Nights / Ether: Voice of the Soul—featuring Strings of the Heart
Saturday, Nov 8: 7:00-9:00 pm

Enjoy a sacred, spacious environment where you can reconnect with your inner voice through the qualities of Ether—stillness, subtlety, sound, and presence.  Intentionally explore this multi-sensory experience—feel, taste, touch, look and listen - at your own rhythm.

In the beginning, there was only Ether, a sacred space where sound and truth were waiting to be born. From that stillness, Saraswati emerged, playing her veena and bringing the universe into harmony. When a soul forgot its voice, she guided it inward, where it rediscovered its truth in the quiet. Not by speaking louder, but by listening deeper.

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Strings of the Heart @stringsoftheheart
As twilight deepens, the space transforms into a sacred soundscape for a soul-stirring sitar and tabla recital. The dialogue between the sitar's shimmering strings and the tabla's dynamic rhythms evokes tranquility, presence and peace.  We invite you to surrender to the healing power of sound and stillness.

November

Yoga + Sitar Serenade
Sunday, Nov 9: 10:30-11:45 am

Immerse yourself in a heart-opening experience where gentle, mindful yoga meets the meditative magic of live sitar music. This unique session invites you to move with intention, breathe deeply, and be serenaded by the soothing sounds of Indian Classical ragas.

Led by Lynn Geddes Wolling and accompanied by a live sitar performed by Jimmy Wolling of Strings of the Heart. This sound session blends inner stillness and musical resonance to relax the body, calm the mind, and uplift the spirit.

• All levels welcome
• Live Indian classical sitar
• A serene, sound-infused practice

Come rest, restore, and tune into your heart.

November

Gentle Movement + Sound Bath
Tuesday, Nov 18: 7:30-9:00 pm

Give yourself permission to deeply rest your body and mind. This immersive offering combines yoga with the power of sound healing and encourages physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Begin with conscious breathing accompanied by slow, gentle movements. Once our body is more at ease and our mind less busy, we then drop in for a 45 minute Sound Bath. This practice is one that will help restore your inner light and come back home to yourself, your true nature.

How does a sound bath work? The sound waves help relax muscles, reduce anxiety, and improve sleep quality. When you listen to soothing sounds, you enter a state of relaxation called alpha brain wave activity. Alpha waves are associated with deep concentration and creativity. This makes them ideal for creative endeavors, including writing and painting. Beta waves are minimized during this state, which means you become less aware of external stimuli. You may feel relaxed, focused, and even sleepy.

Sound baths allow you to completely immerse yourself in the experience of healing vibrations. As you listen to the music, your body relaxes, your mind lets go of thoughts and you enter into a deep a state of calm.

Everyone is welcome. No experience necessary. Come as you are.

November

Candlelight Yoga Nidra + Sound Bath
Thursday, Nov 20: 7:00-8:30 pm

Give yourself permission to deeply rest your body and mind in this 90 minute lay low and glow class. This offering encourages physical, mental, and emotional rest. This slow paced and close to the Earth class is devoted to focusing on progressive relaxation techniques and conscious breathing while being guided from the gross layers of our being to the more subtle whispers of deep knowing within. When we slow down enough we can really feel for what is going on honestly within ourselves. Once our body is more at ease and our mind less busy, we then drop into the practice of Yoga Nidra

Yoga Nidra is an ancient Tantric deep relaxation practice, state of consciousness and the nurturing quality of the goddess, meant to allow you to rest in spacious awareness and connect to your innate power and wisdom. Singing sound bowls will bathe you in healing vibration throughout. This practice is one that will help restore your inner light and come back home to yourself, your true nature.

December

The Yoga of Ceramics / The Art of The Ocean: Glass Fused Ocean Inspired Dishes
Saturday, Dec 6: 12:00-1:30 pm

This class is a healing pottery class that teaches students not only hand building pottery skills, but how to use the acquired artistic knowledge to better their life. In each class students will end the course having created o beautiful and one of a kind piece trom ceramic stoneware. Students are directed through breathing exercises followed by physical movements involving clay and a lesson focused on the art of creation, enjoying the process, and constructing your vessel. After the class the pieces will be glazed and fired at the Bug Ceramics studio kiln to around 2000 F. Once the piece is ready to be picked up it will be available at Key West Yoga Sanctuary.

About Gayle / Gayle is an HBCU social work graduate and artist as well as a Key West native with high hopes to reach people through art. After teaching art and art education in Haiti, Cuba, Nicaragua & Panama Gayle learned that it truly is the universal language. In 2021 Gayle attended the FLNASW conference as a speaker along side professor Dr. Jaquelyn Mcmillan and J.C. Hall director of the Hip Hop Therapy program at Mott Haven Community High School to give a presentation on the benefits of an art based approach to social work. They are the owner of Pottery studio and gallery: Bug Ceramics and have worked as a full time self taught potter since 2021.

December

Gentle Movement + Sound Bath
Tuesday, Dec 9: 7:30-9:00 pm

Give yourself permission to deeply rest your body and mind. This immersive offering combines yoga with the power of sound healing and encourages physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Begin with conscious breathing accompanied by slow, gentle movements. Once our body is more at ease and our mind less busy, we then drop in for a 45 minute Sound Bath. This practice is one that will help restore your inner light and come back home to yourself, your true nature.

How does a sound bath work? The sound waves help relax muscles, reduce anxiety, and improve sleep quality. When you listen to soothing sounds, you enter a state of relaxation called alpha brain wave activity. Alpha waves are associated with deep concentration and creativity. This makes them ideal for creative endeavors, including writing and painting. Beta waves are minimized during this state, which means you become less aware of external stimuli. You may feel relaxed, focused, and even sleepy.

Sound baths allow you to completely immerse yourself in the experience of healing vibrations. As you listen to the music, your body relaxes, your mind lets go of thoughts and you enter into a deep a state of calm.

Everyone is welcome. No experience necessary. Come as you are.