Restorative Yoga Certification
Learn how to safely and effectively teach this practice and provide a rich yoga experience to your students. This certification offers an in-depth knowledge of the philosophy, principles, and science behind restorative yoga and attendees gain a profound understanding of its benefits and applications.
Introduction to Yin Yoga
This Introduction to Yin Yoga Workshop is designed to equip both new and experienced teachers with the skills to safely and confidently incorporate yin yoga into any class format. Yin yoga is a practice that targets deep tissue stretches. This training covers essential elements including safe positioning, effective cueing, key yin postures, and the integration of myofascial release techniques to enhance the benefits of the practice. Learn how to incorporate Yin into your existing classes to create a balanced and supportive experience for your students. Gain the tools and understanding you need to guide your students into deeper stretches.
Cue with Confidence: The Verbal Art of Teaching Yoga
Cue with Confidence: The Verbal Art of Teaching Yoga is designed for yoga teachers—both new and experienced—who want to refine their skills and find their voice. Many teachers complete their 200- hour training only to discover that giving concise, effective cues is more challenging than they imagined.
\This workshop bridges that gap by focusing on the power of verbal instruction rather than relying on demonstration. Learn how to craft clear, precise cues that resonate with your students, guide them safely through their practice, and create an inclusive and supportive environment. Gain practical tools to build confidence in your teaching and empower your students to move with awareness and ease. Whether you're stepping into your first class or looking to sharpen your cueing skills, this workshop offers the knowledge and practice you need to lead with clarity and confidence.
MLK Community Yoga Class
Are you looking to make a meaningful contribution for Martin Luther King Jr. Day? Join Rachele Rose on Sunday, January 19 at 6 p.m. for an all levels hatha yoga class. This community class is free to attend; however, you are welcome to make a cash donation in person. All donations will go to the Ron and Marie Teasley Foundation.
This fully guided class will incorporate breath awareness and postures that are intended to help calm the mind and body. You will be guided through a series of gentle movements to help you strengthen the connection between your mind, body, and breath. This class will conclude with a restorative meditation and a 5 minute Savasana. Beginners are welcome!
Limited studio spots are available. This class will also be live-streamed via Zoom for virtual attendees!
Easing Into 2025
Start your year with clarity and ease at Easing into 2025 with R + R. Join us on Wednesday, January 1, from 2-3:15 p.m. for a rejuvenating practice designed to ground you in the present and help you focus on what already brings joy and meaning to your life.
New Year's Eve Restorative Yoga & Soundbath
A time when you can have a fresh start with the new year. Give yourself the gift of rest this New Year’s Eve and enter the new year renewed and with clarity about what is important to you. In this very special evening, you'll be guided through a series of fully supported poses that provide opportunity to tap into your body’s desire to rest and encourage deep relaxation.
Prenatal Yoga Sessions
We are thrilled to partner with Trishna Grigowski RPYT ERYT-200 Pharm.D. founder of Yoga with Trishna to offer a 5 week Prenatal Yoga Session for expecting moms. Classes will be held in our studio in Royal Oak.
To take place on 5 Sundays | 12/29, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26
9am —10:15am
Bundle all five classes together for a discount ($25 per class) or sign up for individual dates ($30 per class).
Christmas Eve Rest & Restore
We believe that community is important for everyone and in December, we work to remove financial barriers to being able to realize the benefits of yoga. The holidays can be stressful for many different reasons and yoga helps.
Winter Solstice Reflection Yoga Workshop
Welcome to our Winter Solstice Reflection Yoga Workshop, a sanctuary for inner reflection and empowerment as we honor the longest night of the year and embrace the return of light. Drawing inspiration from yoga philosophy and the symbolism of the solstice, Rachel Red & Ken Aubuchon will lead this transformative space to set intentions and cultivate personal goals amidst the quietude of winter. Through a blend of gentle movement, meditation, and contemplative practices, participants will journey inward to explore the depths of their being, awakening to the potential for growth and renewal even in the darkest of times.
Prenatal Yoga Sessions
We are thrilled to partner with Trishna Grigowski RPYT ERYT-200 Pharm.D. founder of Yoga with Trishna to offer a 5 week Prenatal Yoga Session for expecting moms. Classes will be held in our studio in Royal Oak.
To take place on 5 Sundays | 12/29, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26
9am —10:15am
Bundle all five classes together for a discount ($25 per class) or sign up for individual dates ($30 per class).
Yoga + Energetic Pathways
This event will start with a 20-minute chair yoga class taught by Rachele Rose, followed by the Meditation on Twin Hearts and mini Pranic Healing sessions with Pranic Healing Michigan. This event is free and donations are welcomed. All donations will go to the non-profit organization Seva Circle.
The Midlife Stretch: Yoga for Hot Messes
It’s time to ditch the chaos and reclaim yourself. Introducing The Midlife Stretch: Yoga for Hot Messes for women. This is your chance to hit pause, embrace your inner goddess, and turn that hot mess into a hot masterpiece. Join Jeannette and Cassie for a day dedicated to nurturing your well-being and celebrating transformative phases of life with a sense of humor. This is more than just a retreat; it's an invitation to honor yourself, rediscover your resilience, and spend some time nurturing your soul amidst the whirlwind of midlife changes.
Fall Equinox Restorative Yoga & Sound Bath
Join us for a special Restorative Yoga and Soundbath class in celebration of the Fall Equinox. As the season shifts, this session offers a perfect opportunity to realign with nature's rhythm and balance your mind, body, and spirit.
120-minute experience is open to all levels and is designed to help you embrace the change of season with intention and serenity. Please bring a mat, blanket, and an open heart, and prepare to leave feeling refreshed, centered, and aligned with the energies of the Fall Equinox.
Fall Equinox Grounding Yoga Workshop
Embark on a journey of introspection and grounding with our Fall Equinox Grounding Yoga Workshop, where we merge the ancient wisdom of yoga philosophy with the symbolic significance of the equinox to empower participants in setting and manifesting personal goals. As nature transitions into a period of harvest and reflection, Rachel Red & Ken Aubuchon will lead this workshop and provide a nurturing space to synchronize with the seasonal shift and harness its transformative energies.
Space is limited, so reserve your spot today for this light-filled journey of yoga and self-discovery.
Prenatal Yoga Sessions
We are thrilled to partner with Trishna Grigowski RPYT ERYT-200 Pharm.D. founder of Yoga with Trishna to offer a 5 week Prenatal Yoga Session for expecting moms. Classes will be held in our studio in Royal Oak.
$150 Session dates: Sept. 8, 15, 22 & Oct. 6, 13
Yoga & the Fight or Flight Response
We know that yoga can help with stress and learning to relax, but do you know why or how? Explore how yoga profounding impacts our nervous system in this 2 hour workshop. We’ll start with an intentional somatic practice then discuss the science behind the yoga.
Yoga can affect change in the somatic nervous system by learning how to divert your mind’s attention, like when you focus on your breath. When you make that voluntary shift, your heart rate slows and this is the first indicator that the body feels safe. Lower respiration rates have immediate effects on the body including reducing blood pressure, heart rate, and even changes in body temperature.
Introduction to Ayurveda
Ayurveda is often referred to as a sister practice to Yoga. Ayurveda is a holistic practice that has guided individuals towards balance and health for over 5,000 years. Rooted in the belief that wellness comes from a harmonious balance between mind, body, and spirit, Ayurveda offers profound insights and practical techniques to optimize health and vitality.
In this workshop, you will learn:
The Science of Ayurveda
Exploring the Foundations
The Role of Ayurvedic Practices
Integrating Ayurveda into Daily Life
Myofacial Release
This fun and interactive class will focus on techniques to release your muscles, fascia, connective tissues and tendons. Self myofascial release (SMFR) is a self massage technique, utilizing blocks, balls and other props to help you relax. We will learn about the benefits of releasing the stress held in tight connective tissues and muscles. SMFR stimulates and relaxes constricted tissues.
Tight myofascial tissue can restrict movement in your joints and muscles, causing tightness, tension, and ‘knots’ you can’t get rid of. Because these areas are tighter, they may create imbalances in the way you move, with can create additional tightness that you’re not immediately aware of.
These techniques are being incorporated into some Yin yoga classes as well as other classes. You will feel like you have had a massage and can use these techniques in classes and at home.
In-studio only.
Restorative Yoga
Restorative Yoga is a practice for relaxing and calming the nervous system that bridges asana with the physical and mental benefits of yoga. By tapping into how our body responds to relaxation in a safe, secure environment, Restorative Yoga can be a transformative practice. It is grounded by principles that promote comfort and safety so that the mind can find a state of deep relaxation. This relaxed state allows access to the parasympathetic nervous system, the body's natural relaxation response.
Summer Solstice Renewal Yoga Workshop
Practice & Meditation
Join us to embrace the abundant energy of this season for our Summer Solstice Renewal Yoga workshop to align body, mind, and spirit. As the longest day of the year approaches, Rachel Red & Ken Aubuchon will lead this exploration of the rich philosophy of yoga, drawing parallels between the cycles of nature and the cycles within ourselves. Through a blend of dynamic asana practice to ignite the fire within and introspective meditation, participants will explore the symbolism of the Summer Solstice as a time of strength and renewal.
Intentions & Goals
We'll tap into the ancient wisdom of yoga to cultivate clarity, intention, and purpose, using this auspicious time of year as a catalyst for personal growth and transformation. During this workshop, we'll delve into the concept of setting intentions in alignment with the energy of the Summer Solstice for meaningful, long-lasting change. Through guided journaling and intention setting, participants will have the opportunity to reflect on their aspirations and desires for the season ahead.
Self-Reflection
Drawing inspiration from the principles of yoga philosophy, we'll explore how to cultivate resilience, presence, and inner harmony as we pursue our goals. By harnessing the energy of the solstice and the practices of yoga, participants will leave feeling empowered to embark on their personal journeys with renewed vigor and clarity, ready to embrace the growth possibilities of the season.
Space is limited, so reserve your spot today for this light-filled journey of yoga and self-discovery.
About your facilitators
Ken is an E-RYT-500, C-IAYT and co-owner of Namaste Yoga. He is an expert in living yoga on and off the mat, and will share strategies in this workshop series.
Rachel completed her RYT-200 training at Namaste in 2019 and has been practicing as a student for 14 years. As a full-time data analyst, she understands that yoga can’t just happen in a peaceful studio, and that it has to be adapted to the sometimes delightful chaos of modern life.
Please note:
This program is offered in-studio and virtual, but all participants will receive a link to attend virtually.
If you plan to attend in studio, just ignore the email containing the link.
If you plan to attend virtually, you will receive a Zoom link from hello@fitgrid prior to the start of the workshop.
*FREE* Yoga Beyond the Mat - Pranayama
Pranayama is a foundational practice in yoga. Through deliberate attention to the breath, pranayama techniques facilitate a deeper yoga practice and mental clarity. Inhalation, exhalation, and retention are consciously regulated to balance vital energy (prana) within the body's energy centers (chakras). This ancient practice not only enhances physical vitality but also cultivates inner peace, resilience, and self-awareness.
Join Ken to discuss:
the process of breathing and how pranayama can deepen your practice
the anatomy of breathing
learn and practice several pranayama techniques
2 Yoga Alliance CEs
Yoga in the Park
Join us this spring and summer for Yoga in the Park on Sundays at noon! This Essential Hatha Community class will run through September.
Class will meet at Normandy Oaks Park in Royal Oak behind the pavilion. Bring a yoga mat and water!
This community yoga class is FREE to all Namaste students. Pre-registration via Mindbody is recommended to notify you in the event of inclement weather.
Instructors: Rachele Rose & Barb Oakes
Yoga in the Park
Join us this spring and summer for Yoga in the Park on Sundays at noon! This Essential Hatha Community class will begin Sunday, May 5, and run through September.
Class will meet at Normandy Oaks Park in Royal Oak behind the pavilion. Bring a yoga mat and water!
This community yoga class is FREE to all Namaste students. Pre-registration via Mindbody is recommended to notify you in the event of inclement weather.
Instructors: Rachele Rose & Barb Oakes
Yoga in the Park
Join us this spring and summer for Yoga in the Park on Sundays at noon! This Essential Hatha Community class will begin Sunday, May 5, and run through September.
Class will meet at Normandy Oaks Park in Royal Oak behind the pavilion. In the event of inclement weather, class will meet in the studio. Bring a yoga mat and water!
This community yoga class is FREE to all Namaste students. Pre-registration via Mindbody is recommended to notify you in the event of inclement weather.
Instructors: Rachele Rose & Barb Oakes
FREE Community Conversation: The Chakras & Energy Systems
Join Namaste Yoga’s expert on all things energy systems and chakras, Rachele Rose RYT-200; Reiki Master & Pranic Healer, and Kyla Remus E-RYT 500 for an overview and discussion about the chakras and energy systems.
The chakras are various focal points used in a variety of ancient meditation practices and are considered part of the subtle body in yoga practice. These energy systems were first referenced in the Vedas, ancient yogic texts that described yogic practice. The Chakras are part of ideas and concepts about physiology and psychic centers that have emerged across Indian traditions. The Chakras are believed to be the avenues by which prana or vayu (life energy) are transported along with nadi (energy carrying arteries). The chakra is, in many ways, considered the vital energy centers of the body.
About your facilitator:
Rachele Rose (she/her) is a Reiki Master, Pranic Healing Practitioner, and a Namaste Yoga Teacher Training 2021 graduate (RYT-200). Rachele earned the Reiki Master certification through the Beaumont Institute of Integrative Medicine in 2018 and has also earned nine different Pranic Healing certificates through the Pranic Healing Institute for Inner Studies since 2018. Rachele incorporates both Reiki and Pranic Healing into each session.
You will receive a separate email with your event link about 1/2 hour prior to the event on Tuesday.
Yoga in the Park
Join us this spring and summer for Yoga in the Park on Sundays at noon! This Essential Hatha Community class will begin Sunday, May 5, and run through September.
Class will meet at Normandy Oaks Park in Royal Oak behind the pavilion. Bring a yoga mat and water!
This community yoga class is FREE to all Namaste students. Pre-registration via Mindbody is recommended to notify you in the event of inclement weather.
Instructors: Rachele Rose & Barb Oakes
Restorative Yoga
Restorative Yoga is a practice for relaxing and calming the nervous system that bridges asana with the physical and mental benefits of yoga. By tapping into how our body responds to relaxation in a safe, secure environment, Restorative Yoga can be a transformative practice. It is grounded by principles that promote comfort and safety so that the mind can find a state of deep relaxation. This relaxed state allows access to the parasympathetic nervous system, the body's natural relaxation response.
Yoga in the Park
Join us this summer for Yoga in the Park on Sundays at noon! This Essential Hatha community class is FREE will run through October. This class meets at Normandy Oaks Park in Royal Oak. We usually have class between the splash pad and soccer field under some shaded trees. The parking lot closest to our location can be accessed from Delemere or Nakota.
Instructors: Rachele Rose & Barb Oakes (alternating weeks)
Vision Journaling: Step Into Your Best Life!
Through the use of yoga, meditation, journaling and creating a vision journal you will imagine the possibilities for today and the future. Learn techniques you can use to create a visual representation of what your best life looks like, and create powerful images that shift your mindset, gain clarity on the inspired actions to help you step into your best life.
This fun workshop is good for anyone at any level of yoga. Increase fulfillment in your life.
This workshop is a perfect complement to the Winter Solstice & upcoming Spring Equinox goal setting workshops!
Taught by: Kyla Remus and Tracy Romeo
Restorative Yoga
Restorative Yoga is a practice for relaxing and calming the nervous system that bridges asana with the physical and mental benefits of yoga. By tapping into how our body responds to relaxation in a safe, secure environment, Restorative Yoga can be a transformative practice. It is grounded by principles that promote comfort and safety so that the mind can find a state of deep relaxation. This relaxed state allows access to the parasympathetic nervous system, the body's natural relaxation response.
Myofacial Release
This fun and interactive class will focus on techniques to release your muscles, fascia, connective tissues and tendons. Self myofascial release (SMFR) is a self massage technique, utilizing blocks, balls and other props to help you relax. We will learn about the benefits of releasing the stress held in tight connective tissues and muscles. SMFR stimulates and relaxes constricted tissues.
Tight myofascial tissue can restrict movement in your joints and muscles, causing tightness, tension, and ‘knots’ you can’t get rid of. Because these areas are tighter, they may create imbalances in the way you move, with can create additional tightness that you’re not immediately aware of.
These techniques are being incorporated into some Yin yoga classes as well as other classes. You will feel like you have had a massage and can use these techniques in classes and at home.
In-studio only.
Spring Equinox Awakening Yoga Workshop
Join us to embrace the rejuvenating energy with our Spring Equinox Awakening Yoga Workshop to align body, mind, and spirit. As nature awakens from its winter slumber, Rachel Red & Ken Aubuchon will lead this exploration of the rich philosophy of yoga, drawing parallels between the cycles of nature and the cycles within ourselves.
Myofascial Release
This fun and interactive series will focus on techniques to release your muscles, fascia, connective tissues, and tendons. Self-myofascial release (SMFR) is a self-massage technique, that utilizes blocks, balls, and other props to help you relax. We will learn about the benefits of releasing the stress held in tight connective tissues and muscles. SMFR stimulates and relaxes constricted tissues.
$60/2 classes; $80/3 classes
Tight myofascial tissue can restrict movement in your joints and muscles, causing tightness, tension, and ‘knots’ you can’t get rid of. Because these areas are tighter, they may create imbalances in the way you move, which can create additional tightness that you’re not immediately aware of.
These techniques are being incorporated into some Yin yoga classes as well as other classes. You will feel like you have had a massage and can use these techniques in classes and at home.
Kyla Remus and Jeannette Benner are both certified in Yin Yoga and are certified in Myofascial Release. Jeannette also has advanced training in Yin Yoga.