Daphne Scherzer

August 16th 2019 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Join graduating Teacher Trainee, Daphne-Michael Scherzer for an hour of guided meditative bliss. Here, you will comfortably sit or lay down and completely relax, be still, and experience the peace that comes from a conscious decision to disconnect with the outside world and reconnect with your spiritual self.

During this one hour donation based class, Daphne will read handpicked biblical scriptures to help your mind settle in and your body settle down. Your mind will be allowed to fully relax as you give yourself the gift of time to commune with Your Heavenly Father without any distractions.

This is actually an ancient practice called, Lectio Divina. It's a meditation that's intended to allow you to commune with God and the living word of the Bible to speak to you uniquely as it is read repetitively throughout this guided meditation.

This is the first of what we HOPE to be a regular event here at Thrive and we hope you can join us!

About the Instructor:

Daphne Scherzer is a teacher trainee under the guidance of Jennifer Dixon (ERYT 500).

Johnny Martin

August 17th 2019 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Join our very own Johnny Martin for an hour of yoga combined with the absolute best in physical fitness! Certified Personal Trainer and graduating 200 Hour Certified Yoga Teacher Training student for an hour of non-heated, yoga-inspired fitness that will challenge you mind and body!

All levels are welcome but this will be a fitness oriented class so come prepared to work, sweat, get stronger, burn calories, and most importantly, HAVE A GOOD TIME! 

About the Instructor:

Johnny Martin, RYT 200 is the owner of Young Yogaletts, teaching yoga to children in the Chattanooga area.

Katie Delaney

September 21st 2019 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Stand up paddling has been around in one form or another for thousands of years. Through out time it has taken on many forms, from being used to hunt and gather, to today’s modern version of recreation paddling.
For certain, it has easily grown to become of the of the most popular ways to get out on the water and have fun!

Like all water activity, there are inherent risks. This YACEP 8 hr Continuing Education course will teach you how to recognize and minimize those risks through proper technique and safety procedures. The goal is for you to be able to walk away from this class feeling confident in yourself and your ability to lead others in practice on the water.

Be prepared for a FUN, education-packed day full of discussions, hands-on learning, and skill-set practices. At the end of the day, each student will lead a 15 minute yoga sequence to the group on the water. In order to receive your Yoga Alliance CE’s, there will be a short test at the end of the class covering all of the lessons that were learned throughout the day.

In this course you will learn the following:

- A Brief History Of Flat Water Stand Up Paddling
- Paddle Board Construction – Overview
- Paddle Board Anatomy 101
- Guild’s Formula
- Paddle Anatomy & Care
- Safety Gear
- Extra SUP Gear
- Paddling Techniques
- How To Safely Fall
- Why Yin Paddling
- Safety Tips
- Towing & Rescue Principles
- Guiding
- The Float Plan
- Communication
- Reading The Weather
- Guiding & Teaching Tips
- Code Of Ethics
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Further References & Research
-and MORE!

About the Instructor:

Katie Delaney completed her 200 RYT in 2015, & received her Yoga Alliance accredited SUP Yoga training in the same year.  She has been the owner and operator of her own SUP yoga company, The River Yogi’s, since March of 2016. She has been leading people on the water since 2010 as a  raft guide and as a white water kayaker. She is swift water rescue certified, and W-EMR certified.

Her deeply rooted love for the the water and yoga is what drove her to begin her own sup yoga business, and she loves to share her knowledge and history with those willing to listen and learn. When she isn’t on the water, she is enjoying time with her family, or out exploring nature with her kids.

Robin Noseworthy and Anna Nelson

August 30th 2019 6:30 - 8:00 PM

Join us for an evening of complete relaxation combining mini-massages, aromatherapy for an evening combining Relaxing Yin, led by our very own super talented Robin Noseworthy with hands on massage from our very own fabulous massage therapist, Anna Nelson who will be using Essential Oils.

In this 90 minute class you'll spend some 5-10 minutes in relaxing poses while Anna massages your stress away with her magic hands and essential oils! The class is $30.

About the Instructor:

Robin Noseworthy is a teacher trainee under the guidance of Jennifer Dixon, ERYT 500. 

Anna Nelson is the owner of Quiet Creek Massage. She 

Monika Patel

August 31st 2019 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Are you struggling to master your arm balances? Maybe you're feeling like the yoga pushup or chaturanga is pipedream. In this workshop with Monika G Patel, local independent physical therapist fromFizeoTherapy will be leading this facts-based, results focused, super informative workshop where we will discuss the anatomy of our shoulders and upper back, and the roles they play in yoga poses like Chaturanga, Crow, Forearm Stand and Handstand. Then, we will work on isolating responsible stabilizing muscles to be sure we are engaging and strengthening the right places before tying it all together with plenty of time to practice your new skills in the yoga poses you love.

This price of this event is $35. You will leave with a repertoire of new and creative drills that will help you stay safe, practice longer, and maybe even fly!

About the Instructor:

Robin Noseworthy is a teacher trainee under the guidance of Jennifer Dixon, ERYT 500. 

Anna Nelson

Suzanne Sabourin

September 7th 2019 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Join us for an uplifting monthly discussion group to explore how the principles of yoga can be applied in our everyday life. This is a FREE, drop-in group that meets for one hour on the first Saturday of the month from 5:30-6:30pm. We welcome new students as it is a starting point for more study, building good community with people committed to seeing each other's intrinsic greatness, and dissolving the sense of separateness.

This class will meet the first Saturday of each month. Upcoming dates: 10/5 and 11/2

About the Instructor:

Suzanne Sabourin (RYT 200) is the owner of La Luna Alchemy. Suzanne is devoted to Yoga, not just the physical practice but the spiritual solution. Suzanne's classes are playful, physically challenging, make you sweat, and find your edge in a group; they build community. 

Suzanne Sabourin

September 15th 2019 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Many practitioners in the western world know only the physical practice of yoga, the asana practice, that we all bring to our mats. But there is so much more to yoga than just the physical practice, it is a spiritual and philosophical practice that can truly enhance one’s life. We will spend a couple of hours exploring the history and philosophy of Yoga, including discussion on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and the Bhagavad Gita. Hours of this workshop are eligible for Yoga Alliance CEHs. 

About the Instructor:

Suzanne Sabourin (RYT 200) is the owner of La Luna Alchemy. Suzanne is devoted to Yoga, not just the physical practice but the spiritual solution. Suzanne's classes are playful, physically challenging, make you sweat, and find your edge in a group; they build community. 

Suzanne Sabourin

October 26th 2019 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Come explore the connection between mythology and the asana. Myths are stories that help us to make sense of our world and connect our personal experience with the sacred. This workshop will include in-depth overview of the philosophy, mythology and meaning behind some of yoga’s most popular poses and how we can use this newfound knowledge not only in practice but in our everyday lives. This workshop is eligible for CEHs through Yoga Alliance.

About the Instructor:

Suzanne Sabourin (RYT 200) is the owner of La Luna Alchemy. Suzanne is devoted to Yoga, not just the physical practice but the spiritual solution. Suzanne's classes are playful, physically challenging, make you sweat, and find your edge in a group; they build community. 

Suzanne Sabourin

November 23rd 2019 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Mala is the Sanskrit word for garland and contains 108 prayer beads knotted together along with counter beads and a guru bead. These sacred beads are used in the spiritual practice of Japa Meditation to count the number of times a mantra, which is a word or series of words invoking spiritual qualities, is recited in meditation. In this workshop we will dive into a deeper understanding of mantra and meditation and their benefits as well as learn how to make a mala and the significance behind them. Basic yoga philosophy will be covered during this fun, artistic and informative experience.

About the Instructor:

Suzanne Sabourin (RYT 200) is the owner of La Luna Alchemy. Suzanne is devoted to Yoga, not just the physical practice but the spiritual solution. Suzanne's classes are playful, physically challenging, make you sweat, and find your edge in a group; they build community.