Friday October 24th 7:30-9:00pm

This event is taking place at our new studio 5827 San Pablo Ave, Oakland. Join is every fourth Friday for a cozy evening of tea and conversation about yogic philosophy and how it applies to our individual journeys.

This month's topic:

Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras 2.46-2.48

2.46 – The posture for meditation practice should be steady and comfortable.
2.47 – Posture becomes steady and comfortable by letting go of all tensions and merging one’s consciousness with the infinite. No knowledge of yoga history or philosophy necessary, this is a space to share authentically based on a central theme focused on spiritual wellness.
2.48 – Poised in the infinite, one is freed from all duality.

Free to join, please RSVP so we can prepare enough tea :)

Sunday October 19th, November 2nd, and November 9th 1-2:30pm

Build the confidence, Strength and concentration you need to safely land arm balancing poses. This 3 week series offers you a chance to experience arm balances in a safe, kind and guided environment. Each class can be taken independently, or the sessions will build on each other if you attend all three. To attend, you should have some experience practicing yoga & should feel comfortable in Chaturanga. During the second and third weeks, experience with Crow pose will be a helpful foundation. You don't have to be an expert, wobbles and wiggles welcome! October 19: Crow, Side Crow, Eka Pada Koundinyasana I November 2: Eka Pada I Review, Eka Pada Koundinyasana II, Flying Figure 4 November 9: Eight Angle Pose, Firefly, Headstand Each session will begin with a warm up. You'll learn poses related to the week's featured arm balances. Then, we'll spend 10 minutes on each balance. During this time, you'll see the pose & learn entrances to it. You'll learn alignment details and tricks for the shape, and you'll have time to try to balance with plenty of time to rest between attempts & to ask questions. After the last arm balance, class will end with a cool down!

$30 each class, or a 3 sessions for $70

Friday October 3rd 7:30pm

Enjoy a full body meditative experience immersed in sound and healing vibrations.

This 60 minute sound bath will explore vibrations such as crystal singing bowls, chimes, percussion,nature recordings, and horns to support relaxation and peace.

$30-$50 Sliding Scale

NOTAFLOF, if you are not able to pay the minimum entry and still want to attend the sound bath please email us at banana@bananayoga.co if $30 is a barrier to entry.

Are you a yoga teacher looking to gain greater confidence in offering hands-on assists? Do you find you have the knowledge of assists but want to incorporate assists more seamlessly into your classes?

This workshop is for you.

Deepen your teaching expertise with this two-day workshop designed specifically for yoga teachers looking to refine their skills in offering safe, effective, and confident hands-on assists.

This immersive session will empower you to enhance your students’ practice through precise, supportive touch that promotes alignment, safety, and a deeper mind-body connection.

What You’ll Learn:
Foundational Principles: Understand the ethics, boundaries, and consent practices essential for hands-on assists. Technique Mastery: Explore a variety of assisting techniques for common yoga poses. Cueing Synergy: Learn how to combine verbal cues with physical assists to create a seamless and supportive experience. Confidence Building: Practice hands-on assists in real-time with constructive feedback to refine your touch and approach.

Workshop Highlights: Interactive practice sessions with peer-to-peer assisting with guidance Small group setting for personalized feedback Focus on creating inclusive assists for diverse body types and abilities Practical tools to integrate assists into your classes immediately

Who Should Attend: Yoga teachers (RYT-200 or higher) or trainees with at least one year of teaching experience who want to elevate their hands-on assisting skills.

Suggested Sliding Scale Pricing, as a full-time teacher I know we aren't all able to give at the same rate. Suggested pricing $225