Dew Yoga offers a variety of special events and workshops. From Yoga Nidra to Aromatherapy and professional trainings for teachers, there are many options to explore your practice and expand your knowledge.
Reiki & Restorative Yoga
Sunday, February 23rd, 2025, 3 – 5pm with Rita Trieger and Fern Guerra
Restorative Yoga led by Rita Trieger and enhanced with Reiki Healing by Rita and Fern Guerra. Take this respite from the winter with an expert guide in restorative yoga practices, slow, insightful and deeply healing. During the poses RIta and Fern lovingly share reiki healing, hands on or hands above each person in the room.
RIta and Fern began collaborating on this very special experience in 2012. Not to miss! Reservations a must.
$50/person
Shift into Spring – Yoga, Aromatherapy, Breathwork & Deep Relaxation
Sunday, March 9th, 2 – 4pm presented by Alison DeNicola
Yoga and deep relaxation workshop to prepare for the change in season and to begin to shed your winter shell.
Through dynamic breathwork, somatic movement, self-care practices and deeply relaxing guided rest, we will invite the lightness and energy of spring to begin to rise in the body.
Come and set your spring intentions and get ready to “shift” into
brighter, longer days.
$50/person
Yoga, Balls, Bliss
Sunday, April 6th, 4-5:30pm presented by Gilly Lusby
Indulge in this 90 minute class special for myofascial release through gentle yoga postures with a selection of therapy balls. Postures will target common areas of tension and feelings of tightness in the body. Yoga ‘on the balls’ supports mobility, circulation and intentional relaxation. Bring your tension and your mat. Props will be provided. All are welcome, no experience needed.
$35/person
Seasonal Yoga Experience – Spring Rebirth
Sunday, April 27th, 12 – 5pm led by Lisa Gifford with Ann Russell
Take a mini retreat with us! Spend a Spring Sunday, practicing and learning how to live your yoga through the season. Spring session delivers.
* Introduction to the Niyamas
* Pranayama, learn how and why to practice Ujjayii breathing technique
* Awaken your way through a full length Vinyasa Yoga practice aligned with the energy of Spring rebirth
* During the thirty minute break, enjoy a healthy for Spring snack provided by us (or bring your own)
* Time for questions, answers, connecting with your class mates and journaling – bring a journal!
Seasonal Yoga Experience will be held in Autumn, Winter, Spring and Summer to dive a little deeper into yoga asana, feed your mind with discussion on philosophy, practice breathing exercises and meditation.
These mini retreats will always include a handout for future reference, practice recommendations, q&a, a seasonal snack and connection with others on the path.
$135/person
Seasonal Yoga Experience – Summer Growth
Sunday, July 13th, 12 – 5pm led by Jen Irwin with Rita Trieger
Take a mini retreat with us! Spend a Summer Sunday, practicing and learning how to live your yoga through the season. Summer session delivers.
* Introduction to the concepts of Lila (playfulness) and Moksha (liberation)
* Pranayama, learn how and why to practice Breath of Joy and alternate nostril breathing techniques
* Feel your way through a joyful Flow and Yin Yoga practice in balance with summer
* During the thirty minute break, enjoy a healthy summer snack provided by us (or bring your own)
* Time for questions, answers, connecting with your class mates and journaling – bring a journal!
Seasonal Yoga Experience will be held in Autumn, Winter, Spring and Summer to dive a little deeper into yoga asana, feed your mind with discussion on philosophy, practice breathing exercises and meditation.
These mini retreats will always include a handout for future reference, practice recommendations, q&a, a seasonal snack and connection with others on the path.
$135/person
Yoga Nidra
6pm Third Friday of each month guided by Amy Livolsi
Guided deep relaxation to release, relax and integrate the multitude of experiences we collect each day. The perfect way to start your weekend feeling refreshed and recharged. Open to all levels, offered by donation to support Vetoga. Please sign up to reserve your space and kindly cancel your reservation if you can not attend, this class is often full with a waitlist.
TGIM Meditation
7:15pm last Monday of each month guided by Dr. Gary Soffer
Thank God it’s Monday/Thank God it’s Meditation 😂
This meditation class is intended for novices and expert practitioners, with the goal of helping ground you into a regular practice of meditation. It is also intended to help stimulate a community or Sangha around the practice, so that we may support each other in what is often an ebbing and flowing relationship with ourselves.
We will spend a few minutes on introductions, and practice guidance, followed by a seated silent meditation and concluded with a conversation.
There is no fee for this meditation. Donations are welcome but not required.
.
Yoga for Osteoporosis
Saturday Feb 22 and Sunday March 2, 4-6pm Guided by Silvana Stein
Sessions are currently full, please join the waitlist so we become aware of interest for future events.
Through her studies with Dr. Loren Fishman, MD, Silvana Stein is sharing his Yoga program for Osteoporosis, Osteopenia and low bone density.
This is an educational session to learn about the program and how to do it. The session is specifically for people diagnosed with one of these conditions.
There is no fee for this session. Donations are accepted but not required.
Due to overwhelming interest and limited capacity in the room, these sessions are full.
Sign up is required, waitlist is available by email to jen@dewyoga.net
Dew Yoga Done in a Day Volunteer Team
Date TBD
Dew Yoga supports the DVCC (Domestic Violence Crisis Center) in Stamford and we hope you might want to also. We come together in the practice of Karma Yoga (Yoga of Action) to do ‘seva’ (selfless service) several times a year. If you would like to be a part of our Volunteer efforts, please e-mail Jen.
Done in a Day projects are planned in advance, typically last several hours where we get together as a team to do projects that serve those who use DVCC services.
200-hr Yoga Teacher Training
YTT returns in September 2025
Yoga education beyond the poses. Learn to live it and learn to teach it.
Comprehensive curriculum with expert teachers in the sanctuary of community.
This training includes 232 hours of education including…
– physical and energetic alignment in asana
– history and philosophy of Yoga
– prana and the subtle energy body
– Sanskrit pronunciation
– meditation
– pranayama
– physiology and anatomy for Yoga
– voice and language skills
– sequencing and lesson planning
– the business of Yoga
– conscious communication and the art of listening
-how to teach virtual yoga
Jen Irwin, Director of Training and Lead Teachers; Ann Russell, Rita Trieger and Lisa Gifford will expertly guide this journey of transformation, empowerment and education. Along for the ride are guest teachers in their own areas of expertise; Robert Ortner, Karen Rider, Aru Laumas, and some surprises too. Get ready to have fun, be challenged and supported.
$500 deposit is expected with application
Tuition: $3400
Payment Plan: 4 Installments of $900
Save $100 on any tuition plan – pay by check, cash or money order
