Join Blue Ridge Ambassador Stephanie for a book club discussion.
We are reading Iona Iverson’s Rules for Commuting by Clare Pooley. Everyone is welcome!
Face yoga helps to improve blood flow, increase lymphatic drainage and toxin removal, and tone muscles in the face. This class will help to improve the texture and elasticity of the face and neck through massage. Face yoga and gua sha may also help with relieving tension such as headaches and eye strain. In some classes, we will use gua sha tools which will be provided for you to borrow. These tools will be sanitized before use. Please bring a mat to class.
February 19th, 7:15pm-8:15pm
$25 to attend - all proceeds benefit Volunteer Ministry Center
Self-love is the root from which everything else grows. Join us for a practice of gentle restorative postures, breath work, thought exploration, and meditation which will facilitate love towards ourselves. Together, we’ll identify the ways we show, cultivate, and grow love. The practice will be accompanied by music selected to support the heart chakra.
Led by Margaret Baudedistel
Saturday, February 17th, 12pm-1:30pm
This workshop is exclusively for Blue Ridge Yoga Unlimited Members and is free to attend if you are a member.
Visit VMC will be a special and impactful day for us to understand the mission and importance of VMC's work. The agenda includes a guided tour of the facilities, organizing the clothing closet for the homeless, and time for board games aimed at fostering meaningful connections within this community.
For more information on VMC's mission, please see their website here:https://www.vmcinc.org/
February 9th, 9am-1pm (come all day or just for a little while!)
Jan Coe of Whole Notes Harmony blends the soulful sounds of singing bowls, the profound power of multiple gongs, and the vibrations of a myriad of other instruments to create a path for you to follow to your own inner harmony. All you need do is come with an open mind and heart, ready to allow the sounds to settle into your innermost being and guide you to the experience that is most beneficial in creating your own profound place of peace. Each sound journey experience is unique. These immersions are intended to help each participant find and strengthen their own individual inner harmony and wholeness.
February 2nd, 7pm, $30
Limited space available
100% of proceeds from this event will be donated Volunteer Ministry Center of Knoxville
Join us on December 23rd for our Annual Milk & Cookies Pajama Party! This will be our last day open for the year, and it’s one of our favorite traditions.
We’ll finish 2023 with lots of joy & cheer with two holiday yoga classes followed by a spread of milk & cookies. Make sure to wear your PJs!
10:30am-11:30am: Holiday Yoga Pajama Party (ages 14 and up)
10:45am-11:30am: Family-Friendly Holiday Yoga Pajama Party (All ages welcome. Class will be silly, playful, and energetic.
A parent or guardian must be present in the Family-Friendly class with their child. Please do not book your child for the event. Book under the name of the parent(s) or guardian(s) attending. If you have any questions, please contact us at 865-288-3562. Children of all ages are welcome - class will be 45 minutes long. Children 14 and older can attend the regular yoga class at 10:30am.
Please note: All new yogis (kids & adults) will need to sign a liability waiver form. Minors must have their waiver signed by a parent or guardian. Children cannot participate if they are left unattended. A parent or guardian must be present in the studio for the child to participate.
Join us on December 15th for an Elf Extravaganza! The evening will be filled with gifts, games, music, and homemade Christmas treats for you to enjoy.
Abby will kick off the evening with an Elf-Themed Move & Meditate class. In the class, you'll travel through the seven levels of the candy cane forest, past the sea of twirly-swirly gumdrops, and then walk through the Lincoln Tunnel into the meditation.
After class, Debbie will lead an Elf Gift Exchange game. To participate, bring a wrapped gift valued at $20-$25 (please no gag gifts) and leave with something special!
There’s no obligation to stay for the gift exchange if you’d just like to take the class. If you’re joining us for the Elf Gift Exchange, please sign up for the 6:45pm gift exchange “class.”
Elf-themed or Christmas-y attire is encouraged!
We hope to see you there!
And just remember… “There's room for everyone on the nice list!” - Buddy the Elf
Space is limited, so RSVP quickly!
December 15th
Elf-Themed Move & Meditate class: 5pm-6:15pm
Elf Gift Exchange: 6:45pm-7:45pm
Westwood was built for Adelia Armstrong, a talented young woman who emerged as a highly regarded artist and leader in the arts community. The home has an impressive Queen Anne style that offers hints of Richardson Romanesque design and features a grand art gallery where the yoga class will take place.
Debuting at the apex of the Gilded Age, Adelia’s Westwood was central to a life built on a love for all things beautiful. Her spirit calls us to pay closer attention to the world around us:
“If we only look for it, we are surrounded by the beautiful always. Cherish it, love it. Take it into your hearts and it will be your very life”.
This event is a must for history buffs and for anyone looking for their perfect Hallmark moment!
The home will be beautifully decorated in the holiday style of the 1800s to capture the magic of the Christmas season and with its unique architecture and landscaping, you'll find it hard to believe you're still in Knoxville!
During your evening at Westwood, you'll enjoy a yoga class in the art gallery as well as a guided historical tour of the house. A hot cocoa bar will be provided for you to enjoy after the events while you mingle and tour the home at your leisure.
Each participant will also receive a small gift to remember the evening.
100% of ticket sales will be donated to Knox Heritage to support their work of protecting Knoxville’s unique character for future generations by preserving, restoring, and transforming historically significant structures and places.
Space is limited, so RSVP quickly!
December 9th, 5pm-8pm, $49
Participants will be split into two groups to enjoy the tour & yoga classes. Please be prepared to start your evening with either the yoga class or the historic tour.
Our friends from Tenuta Torciano in Tuscany, Italy are visiting Knoxville to offer you an Italian tasting experience. The tasting will include several Italian wines, olive oil, and vinegar which will be paired with charcuterie. The presentation will include a lesson on the winemaking process in Tuscany, covering the influences of soil, climate, and tradition, an etiquette lesson on wine tasting, including glass handling and wine swirling techniques, and an explanation of why specific foods are paired with particular wines.
Must be 21+ to attend
Space is limited, so RSVP quickly!
December 6th, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Proceeds from this event will be donated to The Empty Stocking Fund in Knoxville
Come celebrate the spirit of the season, open your heart, and take time for self-care right before the Christmas holiday. We've been running crazy this month so this is the perfect time to rest, relax, and renew your body.
Enjoy this extended restorative yoga class amidst blankets and props, ambient salt lamps, seasonal aromatherapy, and beautiful Christmas music. A sweet guided meditation will follow during the final resting pose. Poses will be held for 10-15 minutes to maximize therapeutic and ultimate relaxation benefits.
Give yourself the gift of repose this Christmas. This class will allow you to relax and center your body and your breath, balance the yin and yang and lead you through deep healing and revitalizing experience.
This event is exclusive to Blue Ridge Yoga Members and is free to attend
Jan Coe of Whole Notes Harmony blends the soulful sounds of singing bowls, the profound power of multiple gongs, and the vibrations of a myriad of other instruments to create a path for you to follow to your own inner harmony. All you need do is come with an open mind and heart, ready to allow the sounds to settle into your innermost being and guide you to the experience that is most beneficial in creating your own profound place of peace. Each sound journey experience is unique. These immersions are intended to help each participant find and strengthen their own individual inner harmony and wholeness.
December 1st, 7pm, $30
Limited space available
100% of proceeds from this event will be donated to The Empty Stocking Fund of Knoxville
Celebrate the season of giving with friends :)
Bring whatever food you like that brings you comfort and joy! No coordinating necessary, but please RSVP.
Aligning your yoga practice with your intentions for the month can help you to feel grounded and nourished.
What better way to do that than with the cycle of the Moon?
This New Moon practice will offer a tranquil space to set an intention as we approach the hectic holiday season. Movement, mantra, and journaling will help you feel grounded and nourished. Expect a mellow slow-flow practice followed by soothing restorative poses.
November 11th, 9:15am
Free for members!
Our Annual Sweatshirt sale has come early this year!
Now’s your chance to get some Blue Ridge gear for the winter season. A sweatshirt also makes a great Christmas gift!
Browse six styles of shirts and colors to find your perfect fit. All proceeds will be donated to The Empty Stocking Fund of Knoxville.
Join us November 4th for our community hike to HUCKLEBERRY KNOB TRAIL (location changed!!!)
We will be hiking together to take in the beauty of fall and experience the peace of nature. At the top, we’ll enjoy the view and practice some centering tai chi. Be sure to pack yourself some water and a picnic lunch!
This hike is open to all, so please bring your friends! :)
Those who would like to organize a rideshare will meet at Blue Ridge Yoga at 7:45am, otherwise, plan to leave around 8am and meet at the parking lot: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/north-carolina/huckleberry-knob-trail
Jan Coe of Whole Notes Harmony blends the soulful sounds of singing bowls, the profound power of multiple gongs, and the vibrations of a myriad of other instruments to create a path for you to follow to your own inner harmony. All you need do is come with an open mind and heart, ready to allow the sounds to settle into your innermost being and guide you to the experience that is most beneficial in creating your own profound place of peace. Each sound journey experience is unique. These immersions are intended to help each participant find and strengthen their own individual inner harmony and wholeness.
November 3rd, 7pm, $30
Limited space available
100% of proceeds from this event will be donated to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Join us for a puppy yoga class & playtime to benefit
Humane Society, Tennessee Valley.
All puppies will be available for adoption :)
Class will be located at Orange Hat Brewing Company
Enjoy $2 off your first beer!
$35 per person - 100% of proceeds donated.
Space is limited. Please sign up in advance!
Saturday, October 7th, 9:30am-10:30am
Face yoga helps to improve blood flow, increase lymphatic drainage and toxin removal, and tone muscles in the face. This class will help to improve the texture and elasticity of the face and neck through massage. Face yoga and gua sha may also help with relieving tension such as headaches and eye strain. In some classes, we will use gua sha tools which will be provided for you to borrow. These tools will be sanitized before use. Please bring a mat to class.
October 16th, 7:15pm-8:15pm
$25 to attend - all proceeds benefit the Humane Society of TN Valley
Join us for a puppy yoga class & playtime to benefit
Humane Society, Tennessee Valley.
All puppies will be available for adoption :)
Class will be located at Orange Hat Brewing Company
Enjoy $2 off your first beer!
$35 per person - 100% of proceeds donated.
Space is limited. Please sign up in advance!
Saturday, October 7th, 9:30am-10:30am
Jan Coe of Whole Notes Harmony blends the soulful sounds of singing bowls, the profound power of multiple gongs, and the vibrations of a myriad of other instruments to create a path for you to follow to your own inner harmony. All you need do is come with an open mind and heart, ready to allow the sounds to settle into your innermost being and guide you to the experience that is most beneficial in creating your own profound place of peace. Each sound journey experience is unique. These immersions are intended to help each participant find and strengthen their own individual inner harmony and wholeness.
October 6th, 7:30pm, $30
Limited space available
100% of proceeds from this event will be donated to the Humane Society of TN Valley
Come enjoy an evening of games, laughter, and community. This is a great way to meet the people in your classes! All are welcome! 🤗
Wednesday, Sept. 27 @ 7pm
Free to attend
Please RSVP in advance
Join us for a unique event of yoga, education, and the arts at the University of Tennessee's acclaimed McClung Museum of Natural History & Culture!
We will gather in the McClung Museum for a self-reflective yoga class followed by a tour of the museum's galleries and temporary exhibits.
Currently the museum is featuring the work of Diné (Navajo) photographer Will Wilson with the exhibit " In Conversation" which explores the relationship of science, identity, agency, and representation in photography while also considering the lasting legacy and stereotypes created by historical images of Indigenous peoples in North America.
All proceeds will be donated to the McClung Museum which provides critical funding for its exhibitions, collections, research, and educational programs.
Donation of $35 per person.
Please sign up online as space is limited.
September 15th
Class from 5pm-6pm followed by a tour of the museum
Jan Coe of Whole Notes Harmony blends the soulful sounds of singing bowls, the profound power of multiple gongs, and the vibrations of a myriad of other instruments to create a path for you to follow to your own inner harmony. All you need do is come with an open mind and heart, ready to allow the sounds to settle into your innermost being and guide you to the experience that is most beneficial in creating your own profound place of peace. Each sound journey experience is unique. These immersions are intended to help each participant find and strengthen their own individual inner harmony and wholeness.
September 1st, 7:30pm, $30
Limited space available
100% of proceeds from this event will be donated to Susannah’s House
Join us on a retreat to discover your connection to the divine self, where trust, safety, and connection to the body reside. During this retreat, you will have the space to let go of physical and emotional blocks of shame, guilt, fear, or doubt that are getting in the way of your authentic radiance.
Face yoga helps to improve blood flow, increase lymphatic drainage and toxin removal, and tone muscles in the face. This class will help to improve the texture and elasticity of the face and neck through massage. Face yoga and gua sha may also help with relieving tension such as headaches and eye strain. In some classes, we will use gua sha tools which will be provided for you to borrow. These tools will be sanitized before use. Please bring a mat to class.
August 21st, 7:15pm-8:15pm
$25 to attend - all proceeds benefit Susannah’s House
The Aura is one of the body’s nine Subtle Energy Systems. It is a protective energetic coating we all have. This workshop focuses on repairing and strengthening the Aura, also known as the body’s electromagnetic biofield. The practice includes asana poses, breath-work, meditation and Energy Medicine techniques. EMYoga® will help unlock the language of your body to amplify your healing power – mind, body, and spirit.
Energy Medicine Yoga is an integrative yoga practice accessible to students of all levels. The practice includes asana poses, breath-work, meditation, and Energy Medicine techniques such as acupressure holds, Neurolymphatic Reflex self-massage (a unique and powerful way of working with and clearing your lymphatic system), and energy channel clearings. EMYoga will help unlock the language of your body to amplify your healing power – mind, body, and spirit. The result is a deep love, appreciation and acceptance of yourself just as you are now, as you continue on a path toward your best self.
Instructor: Melissa Moss
Saturday, August 12th, 12pm-1:30pm
Free for Unlimited Members
Jan Coe of Whole Notes Harmony blends the soulful sounds of singing bowls, the profound power of multiple gongs, and the vibrations of a myriad of other instruments to create a path for you to follow to your own inner harmony. All you need do is come with an open mind and heart, ready to allow the sounds to settle into your innermost being and guide you to the experience that is most beneficial in creating your own profound place of peace. Each sound journey experience is unique. These immersions are intended to help each participant find and strengthen their own individual inner harmony and wholeness.
August 4th, 6:30pm, $30
Limited space available
100% of proceeds from this event will be donated to Susannah’s House
Join us for a kitty yoga class & playtime to benefit
Young Williams Animal Shelter.
All kittens will be available for adoption after class!
$25 per person - 100% of proceeds donated.
Space is limited. Please sign up in advance!
Sunday, July 30th, 1pm-2pm
If you’d like to make an additional donation, Kitten Care items are needed.
Kitten items needed:
canned wet food
litter
microwaveable heating discs
digital kitchen scales
powdered kitten formula
Face yoga helps to improve blood flow, increase lymphatic drainage and toxin removal, and tone muscles in the face. This class will help to improve the texture and elasticity of the face and neck through massage. Face yoga and gua sha may also help with relieving tension such as headaches and eye strain. In some classes, we will use gua sha tools which will be provided for you to borrow. These tools will be sanitized before use. Please bring a mat to class.
July 17th, 7:15pm-8:15pm
$10 to attend - all proceeds benefit Friends of Literacy
Jan Coe of Whole Notes Harmony blends the soulful sounds of singing bowls, the profound power of multiple gongs, and the vibrations of a myriad of other instruments to create a path for you to follow to your own inner harmony. All you need do is come with an open mind and heart, ready to allow the sounds to settle into your innermost being and guide you to the experience that is most beneficial in creating your own profound place of peace. Each sound journey experience is unique. These immersions are intended to help each participant find and strengthen their own individual inner harmony and wholeness.
July 12th, 6:30pm, $30
Limited space available
100% of proceeds from this event will be donated to Friends of Literacy.
