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These are commYOUnity events.
We hope you’ll join us!
Amp Up Your Aura!
Enjoy a little BEFORE + AFTER of your unique energetic signature that we call AURA!
Aura CLE will take before aura photos and explain your colorful expression.
Then Tracy will lead a Kundalini Yoga Class - you guessed it! Kriya, breath + meditation to clear + awaken your aura.
And then you'll get a second photo to see the exciting and vibrant results of your practice.
It's an afternoon for curiousity and exploration that you won't want to miss!
12:00 - 1:00 Aura Photos (you'll be assigned a time + are free to come and go during the hour)
1:00 - 1:15 Aura Explanation by Jeanette
1:15 - 2:30 Kundalini Yoga with Tracy
2:30 - 3:30 Aura Photos (Again, you'll get your turn + are free to make a Starbucks run!)
3:30 - 4:00 Final comments + sharing
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 | 12:00 PM
Full Moon Circle
Our Full Moon Circle events are a donation-based community gathering suitable for everyone.
This Circle is inspired by ancient traditions of celebrating women by gathering in community on the Full Moon.
Expect tea, cacao or other ceremonial beverage, meditations + rituals as well as an opportunity to share and support.
All are welcome.
Cash donations ($10 - $30) are requested to support the teachers' time + materials.
August 19th {Monday} 8:05 PM
September 6 {Friday} 6:45 PM
Pre-registration is appreciated.
Restorative Yoga + Reiki
Join Kaley Tocco, yoga teacher + reiki master for an evening of relaxation.
Restorative Yoga is a deep rest that allows the nervous system to reset promoting healing and well-being to all systems.
Kaley will assist you as you prop your body into supremely comfortable poses which allow your body to surrender + then she will use gentle touch to share positive energy towards your highest good.
It's yogaaaa!
SUNDAY, AUGUST 28 | 6:30 PM
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 | 6:30 PM
Yogic Numerology + Kundalini Yoga | How to Solve the Equation of Becoming Ourselves
They say that numbers don’t lie, and that mathematics is the language of the Universe.
Join Mike for this ten part workshop series.
We’ll discuss Kundalini Yoga’s 10 Body System and how to overlay Yogic Numerology to help identify our natural strengths and where our challenges are. Using our unique dates of birth, we’ll look at these five questions.
1) Who am I?
2) What am I here to learn?
3) What are my strengths?
4) What is my dharma?
5) How do I transform my life, to obtain overall fulfillment?
There is a corresponding Kundalini Kyria to with each number. So we can take focused action to answer some of life’s toughest questions.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16 | 6:30 PM
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 | 6:30 PM
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18 | 6:30 PM
Anniversary Celebration | Members Only
Join us in celebrating YEAR THREE of US!!!
It’s been a year of moving + breathing + laughing + learning! And we want to thank you.
This is be an all levels yoga practice followed by great happiness: an ice cream bar!
All members/pass holders are welcome.
Photos will be taken during this class.
Space is limited - please sign up early + cancel if your plans change.
FRIDAY, JULY 26th @ 6:30
Restful Mountain Chair Yoga Teacher Training
The Baby Boomers are turning 65 at a rate of 11,000 per day! Chair yoga offers an opportunity for older adults or anyone with limitations to remain physically active and also creates a sangha (community) to maintain meaningful connection with others.
Chair yoga is easy to teach virtually as the only home prop needed is a chair! When we are gathering again post COVID, chair yoga can be taught at senior centers, churches, during lunch hour at businesses and anywhere where there are people and chairs!
Whatever the situation, Restful Mountain Chair Yoga Teacher Training prepares yoga instructors to teach this style of yoga to our growing aging population.
You'll learn:
Routines that promote joint freedom, healthy breathing, balance, fascial release, and strength
Sequences that invite movement through the joints, standing work that promotes a healthy gait pattern, and reclined movement for students who can get down on the floor
Research on healthy aging and best practices for working with students 60+ and therapeutic students of all ages
Instructions on sharing yogic philosophy with students in a way that is helpful and healing for daily living
Information on setting up a chair yoga class, cultivating your clientele, and promoting a sense of compassion and community within the group
Leading guided relaxations to help reduce stress and improve wellbeing
The training is structured in two segments so students can complete a case study for learning. The weekend workshop provides 12 contact hours. Follow up requirements include 4 non contact hours + a 4 hour session arranged at the convenience of participants.
14 CEUs through Yoga Alliance are available
Dates:
Saturday, September 14 12:30 - 5:30
Sunday, September 15 12:30 - 5:30
Follow-up session date to be determined by participants {4 hours}
Anne has been teaching chair yoga for over 16 years and has trained with Peggy Cappy, who frequently teaches yoga on PBS and is the author of Yoga for the Rest of Us. In addition to being a continuing education instructor with Yoga Alliance, Anne is a certified Yoga Therapist and has a Masters in Social Work with a Certificate in Gerontology.
This training is offered in studio. If you'd like to attend livestream, please email Anne at tondrey999@aol.com
Investment: $225 {E Book + CEUs included}
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 | 12:30 - 5:30 PM
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 | 12:30 - 5:30 PM
Book Club
The Studio 108 Book Club is lead by Abby Dosen @abbydosebooks.
Book Club meetings are uniquely planned around the thoughts and ideas of the book - always different + always interesting.
SUNDAY, JULY 28th @ 4:30
Dopamine Nation | Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence
Anna Lembke, MD
This is a FREE event and everyone is welcome.
However, your registration allows us to plan.
Please sign up to attend + cancel should your plans change.
Home Days 2024 | Yoga in the Outfield
We are oh-so excited to be sharing yoga with the community at Independence Home Days.
Join Tracy Saturday, August 3rd at 9am for an all levels yoga practice - prizes to follow!
All are welcome - the kids, the grands, the pups!
No registration required.
Past Events
Spring Cleaning Closet Celebration
Get your spring-cleaning vibe on! Dig into your closet for clothes that are ready for a new home. Bring them to the studio for a freebie clothing swap party.
Let some old things go and bring home something new! The more the merrier so invite a friend
Light refreshments provided.
No charge – just join in the fun!
All unclaimed items will be bagged for donation to Hope’s Landing.
Brecksville Broadview Heights Pride Fest
Saturday, June 8
Stop by our booth for some yoga fun, exciting giveaways, and the chance to win fabulous prizes!
Don't miss out on the opportunity to connect with our vibrant community and celebrate diversity and inclusion!
Flex Yoga Wooster | Farm Fest 2024
JUNE 29th | ALL DAY!
Enjoy a full day of yoga, conversations, music, art, food + more in the beautiful farm country of Wooster OH.
Enjoy a vast array of classes taught by teachers from around the region and offered all day long in 9 shalas!
Ticket link coming soon!
Fridays on the Green {Summer 2024}
Join Tracy + the Studio 108 community for Yoga on The Green in Independence.
This community gathering features local artisans, food trucks, music and more. Everyone is welcome.
An all levels yoga practice will be offered:
Every Friday 5:15 - 6:15 from June 7th to July 26th.
FREE - no registration required.
*Please bring your mat, blankets/chair, water + any other outdoor necessities.
Rain plan: Meet us in the studio!
Jog into Spring
Join the Studio 108 community for Jog into Spring on April 28th, 2024.
All proceeds benefit Renee Fontana Roche Memorial Scholarship/Garden Fund and Living Classroom.
Participants should sign up on the poster in the studio lobby AND register for the run on the official Jog into Spring site.
Yogi’s Day Out | Elevate Akron
Elevate Akron is a community initiative/non-profit organization co-founded by Tracy Rhinehart and now operated by Kevin Karas + a group of dynamic and inspiring individuals in Akron OH.
Their tenth yoga festival is a short drive away and promises local food, vendors, live music, a variety of yoga classes and FUN!
Tickets are priced lower the earlier they are purchased so click now!
Warrior’s Weekend | FUNDRAISER
Come enjoy the benefits of yoga and support the work of the Domestic Violence Project, Inc.
In this 75-minute yoga class, you will be guided through a series of active poses, focusing on breath and mindfulness. Rooted in the foundational movements and sequences, you’ll experience a well-balanced full body flow.
ALL ARE WELCOME. REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED.
This is a donation-based class offering. Suggesting $10 CASH PLEASE
All funds will go to the Domestic Violence Project, Inc.
DVPI provides emergency and support services to victims of domestic violence and promotes public awareness of domestic violence issues.
Along with your monetary donation (thank you!!), please consider contributing any of the following items:
Dish soap
AA and AAA batteries
Laundry detergent sheets and pods
Non-perishable food
Deodorant - men’s and women’s
African American hair products
Body wash
Body lotion
Toilet paper
Paper towels
Holiday Open House 2023
Let's kick off the Holiday Season with a little Fa-la-la + a lotta Ho-ho-ho!!
Join us for refreshments, live music + tons of great DEALS. We've got gifts for the yogis on the list + a little something for you too!
Open House from Noon - 3pm.
World Peace Meditation at 3pm.
Independence Community Services | Health and Wellness Fair
Elevate Your Wellbeing at the Health and Wellness Fair!
Join us as Tracy, the heart and soul of Studio 108, brings the magic of holistic wellness to this year's Health and Wellness Fair!
Make your health a top priority with a visit to our booth. Discover the transformative power of yoga, mindful practices, and wellness insights that nurture both your body and soul.
Enjoy FREE admission to the event, where you can delve into health screenings, engage in enlightening conversations, and even enter our exclusive raffle for a chance to win some wellness treasures!
This is your opportunity to take a step toward a healthier and more vibrant life. Don't miss out on this incredible chance to connect, learn, and explore a world of well-being possibilities with Studio 108. See you there!
2-Year Anniversary | Members Only Class + Celebration with Photo Shoot
JOIN US to celebrate our 2-year Anniversary! We will be hosting TWO members-only classes + photoshoots on Friday, July 28:
Barre | 4:15 - 5:10 pm
All-Levels Yoga | 5:15 - 6:15 pm
We will also be hosting an ICE CREAM SUNDAE BAR after the yoga class, so come to one or stick around for both classes and help us wrap up our 2nd Annual Anniversary Celebration!
All members/pass holders are welcome.
Photos will be taken during this class.
Space is limited, so be sure to sign up early to secure your spot!
Yoga + Hike for Research
Join Kim Sowinski + Tracy Rhinehart for the 5th Annual Yoga and Hike for Research on July 9 from 10am to 1pm at the Lodge at Richfield Heritage Preserve.
Guests will enjoy a cooling, all-levels yoga flow, music by local recording artist Tori Kurtz, and lunch.
All proceeds from the event will benefit the Research Institute for Children’s Health (RICH) at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, which seeks to improve outcomes for children who suffer from devastating genetic-based diseases and disorders, affecting 1 in 30 children, by accelerating breakthroughs into treatments.
Space is limited - please register.
Summer Solstice Sunrise Sadhana
Join Tracy + your Studio 108 community for an early morning outdoor practice.
We will welcome the sun on his longest day with exercises, breath work, meditations + commUNITY.
Meet us on the field to the south of the studio. Parking is available at Dollar Bank.
Bring your mat, a block, blanket(s) + dress for the weather.
Yogi tea will be provided.
In the event of rain, we will practice in the studio.
All are welcome!
This is a FREE event - registration is requested.
Spring Equinox: AWAKEN
Join the Studio 108 community on the Spring Equinox as we awaken Mother Earth and send a sound frequency call to the Universal Mother.
We will gather in the silent + sacred early morning hours (5am) for Kundalini Yoga kriyas + the chanting of Maa.
The Divine Sheild Meditation (Maa) is the sound frequency of the child calling out to the mother. It is a powerful group meditation that strengthens the aura providing protection + positivity. When we call Maa, Universal Mother comes to our aid. Spring will naturally awaken and flow forth from the center of our own heart!
Yogi tea will be provided.
This offering is free of charge. Those who are inspired may donate to the Studio 108 scholarship fund which provides class passes to those who would otherwise not be able to access the practices. Please bring cash.
Galentines Party | Practice + Pop-Up
Studio 108 - and our wellness friends + neighbors - are pleased to offer you a girl’s night packed with love!
Enjoy breath + movement next to your bestie. Then sip + snack as you stroll the tables.
5:00 - 6:20 Yoga with Tracy
6:30 - 8:00 Snacks + Pop-Up
Register to secure your spot.
Community Meditation Class
TEMPORARILY CANCELLED
Join Studio 108 each and every Saturday at 1:15 for a facilitated meditation experience.
Always different.
Always inspiring.
You are always welcome.
Free to all.
Aquarian Sadhana: Early Morning Practice
Cancelled until further notice
Aquarian Sadhana is the sacred early morning practice from the Kundalini Yoga tradition.
This event is offered via Zoom only from 5 - 7:30 am on the first Friday of each month. You will find the link in the class schedule.
Please feel free to wear your pjs, cuddle in your blanket + hug your tea.
Yogi’s Day Out | Cleveland Art Museum
Join the Studio 108 community in a visit to the Cleveland Art Museum’s Revealing Krishna: Journey to Cambodia’s Sacred Mountain exhibit on Saturday, January 29th.
We will gather at the Museum Box Office at 11:15 am and walk through the exhibit together at 11:30.
Interested parties are advised to purchase a ticket ($15) for the 11:30 time slots via the link below.
*This is an independent event and Studio 108 holds no responsibility whatsoever for your safety + well-being, your possessions or your experience.
Peace for Ukraine
Join the Studio 108 community in offering prayers of peace for the citizens of Ukraine.
Enjoy a yoga practice, a crystal bowl savasana and a group meditation healing prayer directed to the people of Ukraine.
Tea + cookies to follow.
When we gather with clear intention + strong commitment, so much is possible.
All donations go directly to the Ukrainian Government's Humanitarian Aid Fund. Bring your donation to the event in cash or use your card to donate directly online {we will assist you}.