Special Classes & Workshops

Lucia Della Luna will be joining us with another 4 part spiritual workshop beginning in January!   Introduction to Shamanic Journey will teach participants the basics of journeying and spiritual realms.  Each class will also include a journey led by drum and follow up discussion.  Some experience with meditation, especially guided meditation, is highly suggested but not required.  Comfortable dress, a yoga mat and anything else that may make you comfortable is suggested as well as a journal or notebook to record your experiences.  This series is best experienced as a full 4 part workshop.  It is spaced out appropriately so that you can practice, or meditate on your experiences between classes. For any questions or concerns feel free to visit www.LuciaDellaLuna.com or email Lucia directly [email protected]

$80 for 4 sessions (must attend all 4)

Register HERE

 

Sessions are:

Introduction to Shamanic Journey – January 22nd

Journey to meet an Animal guide – February 12th

Journey to the Sacred garden – March 12th

Journey to the Upper realm- April 2nd

Join Emily Grigos from Zen Yoga & Wellness, in a Yoga for All practice, where all can participate, without judgment, and leave feeling relaxed, rejuvenated and ready for the weekend. The hour long class/practice will be followed by your favorite: savasana (rest) and Wachusett pub beer. 

Offered the 3rd Sunday of every month from 10:00-11:00am. (See schedule for any changes) $25/pp and includes both class and pint.

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THE POWER OF OM
 
OM is a sacred sound considered by many ancient philosophical texts to be the sound of the universe, encompassing all other sounds within it. OM is our connection to ourselves and all creation. OM is a healing force available to us in the present moment. In this two hour playshop discover how to deepen your connection with the vibration of the creative force known as OM. Join Danielle Elbeze and Nina Vecchi as they lead the group on an experiential journey using, mantra, meditation, breathing, art, movement and music. Be part of the OM Orchestra where you will experience playing sacred instruments such as crystal and metal singing bowls and other drone instruments. Then partake in a group experience with the Om Choir Healing circle. Light snacks will be provided. Wear comfortable clothing and come prepared to play!
 
Danielle Elbeze – brief bio
Danielle is a Licensed Massage Therapist with over 12 years of experience. She has provided therapeutic touch and Reiki to communities from Boulder, Colorado to her current home of Westminster, Massachusetts where she runs her practice. Danielle enjoys sharing her passions with others and most recently completed a 200- Hour Mantra Teacher Training & Immersion in the lineage of Namadeva Acharya. Through massage, mantra, bodywork (Reiki and other modalities), Danielle focuses on meeting her clients where they are and where they would like to journey to in their health and wellness goals. When she is not applying her skill of healing through touch and chant, you can find her enjoying the outdoors, traveling, attending concerts, and spending time with her friends and family. 
 
Nina Vechhi – brief bio
Nina Vecchi is a life long musician. Since a very young age she intuitively connected with music and song. She has composed original folk and kirtan music and uses spirit to guide her in playing cosmic music through crystal and Himalayan singing bowls and gongs. Her first love continues to be guitar music though she has come to enjoy percussion and harmonium instrumentals. Nina enjoys helping others find their voice and supports local musicians through kirtan and “Sacred Sound Journeys” along with monthly sound meditation events at local venues. She holds certifications as a therapeutic musician, sound therapist, reiki, gong, acutonics, vibrational massage and kundalini yoga.
 
Sunday, February 5 1-3 PM
 
$35 Register HERE
 

Gather with certified sound healer and intuitive musician Nina Vecchi and yoga instructor Michael Vecchi to enjoy the sweet sounds of crystal singing bowls, Himalayan bowls and gongs while being gently guided into a deep relaxed state. Participants are led on a sound journey that unfolds into a peaceful healing experience which will leave you feeling refreshed and at ease!

Typically offered the 3rd Sunday of every month (see schedule for exact dates). $25/per person and pre-registration is required.

Sign up for that and other events by Sound Alchemy HERE!

Back by popular demand – Join Ron for another Men’s Yoga night!
If you’ve been hesitant to walk into a yoga studio but want to explore and experience the many benefits that yoga has to offer, this is a class created just for you. Whether you’re a power lifter looking to lengthen, or desk jockey in need of some stress relieving spine correcting postures, join us at this exclusive pop up event!
Offered monthly on Friday evenings, followed by a hang out at Blueprint
Check our social, newsletter or schedule for dates!
 
Included in your membership OR $18 drop-in
 
Register HERE

Whether you are new to them or have some in your practice, this workshop will help you learn and develop a variety of arm balances and inversions.

This series will take you from the beginning of the inversion/arm balance and show you how to gradually build up to poses in a safe and proper way. After each session you will be given exercises to complete before the next session that will help you build your poses, wherever you are starting from!

Inversions have SO many benefits, including:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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✨Release back pain⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

✨Improve your mood ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

✨Boost your metabolism ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

✨Change your perspective

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6:45-8:15pm February 18 & 25, March 4 & 11⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

$99 for 4 sessions (must sign up for all 4)

Register HERE

Have you ever wanted to try something new with your yoga practice or fitness routine? Have you ever wished your husband, wife or best friend would try yoga because you love it so much? We have an idea! Join us for Partner Yoga and share your yoga practice with your loved-one or bestie.

Partner yoga is a wonderful way to share time, create an experience, and have fun with someone you trust. Creating postures with the assistance and support of another person can bring depth to a yoga practice in ways you can not attain alone. Trust, appreciation, compassion and respect grow when you move through postures in coordination with another being. Intentional human support offers so much more than any strap, block or bolster.

After introductions and a short talk on the “rules and regulations” of working with a partner safely, Jenna Mooney and her partner Chuck will guide you through a simple and fun 75-minute beginner partner yoga practice intended to bring gentle motion to your body, breath to your spirit, growth to your relationship and joy to your afternoon.

Please plan to bring a mat and water for each person. A pen and course outline will be provided for notes. Partner yoga does require touch, so be sure you are comfortable with the person you choose to share your mat space. All of the postures chosen for this workshop respect interpersonal boundaries and can be modified to attain all comfort levels, however touch is part of the practice. The level of connection you choose to attain with your chosen partner is completely up to you.

Partner yoga is not just for couples, partner yoga is for everyone, join us!!!

90-minute special class
$50 per two-some

Check for the current dates and times and register HERE 

This 6-week course introduces yoga to the layperson. The focus is on how to make yoga poses fit your body without judgment or competition, while surrounded by people, also new to yoga.

This workshop is offered in studio, 12 maximum. $99 for the 6-week series. Pre-registration is required.

Register HERE

Beginning in June, yoga is back outdoors at Academy Hill! Gentle Yoga with Britt will be held Monday evenings at 6:30pm and Slow Flow Yoga will be held Friday mornings at 7:30am.

Pre-registration is required and class is included in your ZEN membership or $18 drop-in fee.

Yoga postures created with integrity and proper alignment are the best way to get more from your yoga practice. There are many components to a yoga pose and it can seem overwhelming to try to line everything up AND move deeper into your practice. Good news!!! There is a small set of “rules of thumb” that connect postures!! Once you become familiar with what they are, practicing with good alignment becomes second nature….and when it does, you will get more out of your practice physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. This 4-week series will help these common foundations become second nature. The body learns through repetition. The four class series will thread simple sequences together using a small set of simple rules. You will hear and practice the simple common concepts several times in each of the four classes. At the end of the series, you will be familiar with the best alignment for you.
 
4 one-hour yoga classes.
 
The class size is limited to 10 people to allow a more personal and interactive experience.
 
$80 for the 4-week series.
Stay tuned for the next one!

Join us at Smith’s Country Cheese in a yoga practice where all can participate, without judgment, and leave feeling relaxed, rejuvenated and connected with breath and nature.

The hour long practice will be followed by your favorite samples of cheese and local wine flight (for guests 21 and older) while enjoying the tranquility of the farm. Our shop will also be open beforehand and afterwards for all of your cheese and local good needs!

Please bring a yoga mat and water.

Sign up on Smith’s website HERE!

Zen Yoga & Wellness is excited to offer yoga at Hollis Hills Farm, a family owned farm located in Fitchburg, MA. If you’ve not yet experienced Hollis Hills, it is truly a hidden gem. Stay tuned for dates!
 
Class is $25.00 and includes a $5 coupon, used for retail, coffee and/or delicious apple cider donuts.

To a yogi, nothing says summer like SUP (Standup Paddleboard) Yoga. This form of yoga brings the benefits of yoga with the joy of getting out on the water.

Click HERE for more info!

Stay tuned for Yoga Retreats in 2024!!

If you are interested in receiving updates, or getting on our email list for retreats, email us at [email protected]