Yoga workshops reflect Two Dog instructors' full range of specialties and interests. In addition, Two Dog hosts workshops with nationally recognized yoga instructors several times a year. These workshops allow students to deepen their practice and experience a wider vision of yoga. Some last an afternoon, others span multiple weekends or repeat annually. Contact the studio if there are workshops you'd like to see offered. Check Special Events for non-yoga workshops and events.
You can pay for workshops by using PayPal, mailing a check, or bringing cash or check to the studio.
Introduction To Yoga with Wendy Groesbeck
Wednesdays
6:30pm - 8:15pm
March 10 - March 31
Take the first step into the exploration of Hatha Yoga in a safe and supportive environment. This course introduces asana (poses) and prepares a student to join a Level I class with confidence. Small classes allow personal attention. Send questions.
$108 5-class series; preregistration required
Contact studio for location details
Yin Yoga and Meditation with Shannon McCall
Friday nights
7:00pm - 9:00pm
March 19, April 16
Yin yoga highlights meditative awareness in asana using long held postures, guided relaxation and reclining and seated meditation. This quiet class allows you to deeply enter your body, feeling and releasing tension while connecting more deeply with yourself and the earth. Leave feeling refreshed and restored. Soothing music will accompany some of the long holds. This class is suitable for all levels. See flier; send questions.
$20 each class; preregistration requested
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Parent/Child Yoga with Annie Stocker and special guests
Saturdays
12:00pm - 1:00pm
March 20, April 24, May 22
A yoga class for parent and child (ages 8 and up), auntie and nephew, child-pal and adult-pal. We do playful yoga stretches and strengthening on our own and together, helping each other learn to love and care for body. Poses and chants are balanced with time for sharing thoughts and curiosity. All levels are welcome, no matter the level of prior yoga experience. See flier; send questions.
$20/pair; preregistration requested
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Yoga for Body Workers with Irene Alexander
Sunday, March 21
2:00pm - 4:30pm
This workshop will help you care for your body and your clients. We will focus on postures that balance the demands of bodywork -- releasing tightness in your shoulders and upper chest, stretching and strengthening your hands, wrists and forearms, as we ll as practices to nurture yourself and replenish your store of giving energy. We will also explore the movement paggerns, postural alignment and stabilizing techniques that yoga offers to help you maintain body awareness and body mechanics, and be more effective, while doing your work (and everywhere else). In addition, you'll learn stretches and strengthening exercises to share with your clients. No yoga experience necessary. See flier; send questions.
$35; preregistration requested
Partner Yoga with Annie Stocker
Saturday, March 27
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Practicing yoga with a partner can both support and broaden your relationship with your yoga practice...and your partner. Like any relationship, it takes both attention and care. We'll do both playful and challenging poses, going deeper with your practice and your partner. Two doing yoga brings more to the relationship and practice than one alone. Some familiarity with yoga suggested. Send questions.
$40 per couple; preregistration requested
Anatomy in Asana with Irene Alexander
Sundays, February 7, March 7, April 4
2:00pm - 4:30pm
In these workshops, scientific information will be blended with imagery and felt experience in the body to introduce you to your own body on a new level. Having a clearer understanding of anatomical structure will help you keep your body safe and move with more ease. Bring your physical challenges, your questions and your curiosity. We’ll be active and playful, seeking to integrate body and mind. Come prepared to move, stretch, strengthen, and be amazed by your body! See flier; send questions.
Feb 7: Feet, ankles, hips and knees
Mar 7: Shoulders, wrists and hands
Apr 4: Low back, neck and spine
$35 drop-in; $95 entire series; preregistration requested
I have taken yoga classes in Seattle on and off for 30 years, and have
experienced a variety of yoga instructors and studios, but my
experiences at Two Dog Yoga top it all.
— Catherine Barrett
