Workshops, Events, and Trainings
Chair Yoga: FREE Demo Class!
Accessible • Gentle • Therapeutic
Curious about chair yoga? We're offering a special free demo class as a way to introduce Chair Yoga to our community and gauge interest for a potential ongoing series. If you’ve been curious to try this deeply supportive and accessible practice, now’s the time! Led by Devon Brunner, a 500-hour certified yoga therapist with training in Hatha, Therapeutic, and Iyengar yoga, this class offers a welcoming space for every body — regardless of age, experience, mobility, or flexibility.
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Chair yoga is a great option for anyone who finds traditional mat classes challenging or uncomfortable, including those recovering from injury, living with chronic conditions, or simply seeking a gentler approach. We'll explore mindful movement, breath awareness, and supported postures — all from a sturdy chair — with variations offered to provide a deeper challenge for those looking to expand their practice or explore how chair yoga can complement other advanced forms.
Space is limited to 15 participants, so please reserve your spot in advance!
June 10
Tuesday | 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Granary Ave
Myth & Mantra: Shiva, the Adi Yogi
Prepare to dive into the yogic wisdom of Shiva, the Adi Yogi, through a workshop followed by Kirtan with guest teachers, Rob and Melissa, renowned for their ability to blend enchanting music with profound spiritual insight. Together, we’ll explore how Shiva, as the first yogi and guru, shares the original teachings of yoga, guiding us toward truth, consciousness, and bliss. Through meditation, mantra, and storytelling, we’ll uncover how to access our own true Shiva nature and the path to self-awareness. (4 CEUs)
June 21
Saturday | 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. (workshop) & 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. (kirtan)
Location: Granary Ave
Kirtan with Rob and Melissa
Whether you’ve chanted for years or are experiencing the magic of Kirtan for the first time, this gathering is a special opportunity to lift your voice and immerse yourself in the shared vibration of sacred sound alongside two of the Northwest’s most respected kirtan artists, Rob and Melissa Lundsgaard. Their signature blend of heartfelt melodies and Bhakti wisdom creates a space of devotion, joy, and community. This event can be booked individually or along with the preceding Shiva workshop.
June 21
Saturday | 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Granary Ave
Yoga for Liberation: Donation Practice Supporting the Children in Camp Al-Jawad, Gaza
An International Yoga Day call to action in collaboration with the Tejal Yoga platform and local nonprofit Rooted Resiliency. This donation-based class supports Camp Al-Jawad, a grassroots initiative providing education, psychological support, and essential supplies to displaced children in Gaza whose schools have been destroyed. Co-facilitated by Vina Brown and Anna Leigh Brady of Rooted Resiliency, the class includes an opening meditation, liberation-themed reading, all-levels flow and restorative yoga practice, and space for collective grounding. In addition to offering free education, Camp Al-Jawad provides food, clean water, clothing, creative activities, space for play and more amidst deepening resource shortages.
Free to register with donations collected at the door in the form of cash, venmo, and credit card. To donate directly online, use Camp Al-Jawad’s GoFundMe or PayPal links.
June 22
Sunday | 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Granary Ave
Elevate Your Practice: 2-Hour Summer Yoga Workshops with Christina Sell
Join renowned yoga teacher Christina Sell this summer for a set of 2-hour workshops designed to help you gain insight into your body’s mechanics and unlock new dimensions of your practice. Each workshop will focus on a key theme — from building strength and stability for arm balances to cultivating flexibility and awareness for deep backbends. Whether you're looking to explore new postures or simply recharge your spirit, Christina’s intelligent sequencing, accessible teaching style, and empowering instruction creates a rich experience for practitioners of all levels.
June 28 & July 26
Saturdays | 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Granary Ave
Harmonium 101
Explore the resonant and heart-stirring Indian instrument, the harmonium, in this immersive 3-hour workshop with Jen Lo. Learn its history, mechanics, and role in Bhakti yoga while practicing a simple mantra. With guided instruction and shared practice harmoniums provided, you’ll gain confidence in playing and experience the joy of kirtan (call-and-response chanting). Open to all levels, this workshop offers a hands-on introduction for beginners and fresh inspiration for experienced practitioners. Leave with a deeper understanding and the ability to play one song. (3 CEUs)
June 29
Sunday | 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Granary Ave
Yoga For All Sizes: A Monthly Yoga Class Designed for All Body Shapes & Sizes
Join us on the first Sunday of each month for an inclusive yoga class, welcoming all bodies, sizes, and experience levels. Led by Adrianna, a plus-size, queer teacher, this special class creates a supportive and empowering space where you can explore pose modifications and use props to suit your unique body.
July 6
Sunday | 9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Location: The Annex
Inside-Out Nature Immersion: Yoga & Mindfulness in the Chuckanut Mountains
Escape to the Chuckanut Mountains and let nature soothe your soul in this one day immersion with Liza! Starting from Cyrus Gates Overlook in Larrabee State Park, we'll trek 2.5 miles among lush forest, sandstone features, and wild summer blooms, before rolling out our mats in a hidden clearing with breathtaking views. After an open-air yoga & mindfulness session, enjoy lunch overlooking the San Juan Islands, Skagit Flats, and Salish Sea, then wind our way back to the trailhead. Sliding scale pricing offered!
July 13
Sunday | 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Larrabee State Park — Bellingham, WA
Community Kirtan: An Evening of Music & Mantra with Jen Lo
Mark your calendar this summer for our next community kirtan session! For July, we'll have Jen on the harmonium, guiding us as we blend our voices together for this call-and-response style chanting pratice. Through simple Sanskrit phrases, we’ll create shared sound, deepen our listening, and connect in community. No experience needed — just bring your voice and an open heart.
July 18
Friday | 6:00 - 7:15 p.m.
Location: Granary Ave
Living Your Practice: Bhakti Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat in Taos
Join Jen Lo & Leah Adams for a summer Satsang in Taos, New Mexico on the intersection between science, kintsugi, spiritual practice, and endeavoring to explore what it means to live your practice. On this 6-day / 5-night retreat we’ll practice Bhakti vinyasa, slow flow, and yin yoga. There will be special workshops embedded in the scheduling on topics of devotion, ayurveda, the science of being well, and a hands-on kintsugi workshop. (32-37 CEUs)
July 28 - August 2
Taos, New Mexico
Free Info Session: BYC’s Fall/Winter 2025-26 Yoga Teacher Training 200-Hour Program
Curious about becoming a yoga teacher and want to know what a training program is really like? Join Jacque, Director of BYC’s YTT Student Experience, for an exclusive deep dive into our upcoming teacher training program starting in October. Ask your most burning questions, connect with our expert trainers, and learn more about the profound journey that awaits! Free to attend, pre-registration recommended. Learn more about our 200-Hr Yoga School here.
August 27
Wednesday | 6:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Location: The Annex
Living Bhakti: Devotional Yoga for Artful Living
Join Jen Lo for a multi-week, in-depth devotional study of Yoga philosophy, chanting, and japamala making. This program is designed to weave Bhakti (yoga of devotion) teachings and practices into daily life. This immersion will focus on the philosophy of the 5 Kleshas, Sanskrit chanting, and creating your own 108-beaded meditation japamala. (30 CEUs)
September 13 - 29
(2) Weekend Intensives + Weekly on Mondays
Location: Sessions are split between the Granary & Annex studios
CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY FOR EVENTS
Registration for all events, including trainings and immersion workshops, is non-refundable. However, if you cannot attend, you may transfer your spot to another person by contacting us via phone, email, or in person.
We understand that plans can change, but our no-refund policy helps us maintain the quality and sustainability of our offerings. Organizing events requires significant time, effort, and resources from both the studio and our teachers. In addition, many of our trainings & workshops have limited spacing — last-minute cancellations not only prevent others from attending, but also affect the viability of the event for our dedicated instructors. As a small, local business, your understanding and cooperation not only helps us support our teachers, but also allows us to continue providing enriching experiences for our community!