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.
Thanksgiving Sadhanas of Gratitude
Wednesday November 27, 2024 at 6:30 – 8:00pm with Ann, Jen, Gilly, Laura Music by Robert
The annual Dew Yoga tradition of a collaboratively led yoga practice given from teachers to the students. Ann Russell, Jen Irwin, Gilly Lusby and Laura Jeffries guide practice to the accompaniment of live music by Robert Ortner. Open to all levels of experience. Bring your family or friends. Important! Reservations are needed. Capacity will be limited to 24. Reservations are required and we ask that you confirm with any guests in advance so as not to hold space once there is a waitlist.
Bring your mat, an open mind, gratitude.
Bring to class only what you need to save space for our practice.
Food donations will gratefully be accepted but are not required and will be offered to The Food Bank.
Thursday November 28, 2024 at 10:00 – 11:00am with Jeff
The annual Dew Yoga tradition of yoga class offered in gratitude from the teachers to the students. Jeff guides a gentle practice. Open to all levels of experience. Bring your family or friends. Important! Reservations are needed. Capacity will be limited to 20. Reservations are required and we ask that you confirm with any guests in advance so as not to hold space once there is a waitlist.
Bring your mat, an open mind, gratitude.
Bring to class only what you need to save space for our practice.
Food donations will gratefully be accepted but are not required and will be offered to The Food Bank.
VIRTUAL Thursday November 28, 2024 at 9:00 – 11:15am with Jackie
Kundalini Yoga of Gratitude, Thanksgiving morning with Jackie Tepper. In the annual tradition, Thanksgiving classes are offered from the teachers to the students in a gesture of gratefulness. There is no charge for this class.
To sign up visit the class schedule and scroll to November 27 or 28 accordingly.
Clase de Yoga en español
New Date – Saturday December 14, 2024 at 4 – 5pm led by Saralexi Chacon
Te invitamos a una clase de yoga en español. Todos los niveles son bienvenidos, especialmente los principiantes. Asimismo, todos los hablantes de español, sin importar su nivel, son bienvenidos. Si tienes un tapete de yoga, no dudes en traerlo.
Donación (contribuciones bienvenidas pero no obligatorias) a beneficio de DVCC (Centro de Crisis por Violencia Doméstica)
Cantidad sugerida: $10 – $20 por persona
No fee all levels Yoga class conducted in Spanish. Contributions of any amount for Domestic Violence Crisis Center are welcome (not required). Sign up is appreciated. Bring a yoga mat if you have one.
Harmonic Hatha Flow and Soundbath Experience
Friday, December 13, 2025, 6:30 – 8pm with Ariel and Lisa
Join us in this invigorating yoga and sound bath experience. Ariel will lead us in a Hatha Vinyasa flow to open your heart and hips. Ariel and Lisa invite you to tune into the healing vibrations of sound bowls, chimes, drums, and more. Allow the sound waves to envelop you as you move through this harmonizing flow to help you release, expand, balance, and connect.
This is a donation-based class to benefit the Domestic Violence Crisis Center (DVCC). Treat yourself to a moment of peace before the holidays while supporting this important organization.
Suggested Donation: $25-$30
Restorative Aromayoga Workshop for Inner Peace
Sunday, December 15, 2025, 2 – 4pm with Alison DeNicola
Join Alison DeNicola for a special Restorative Aromayoga workshop for Inner Peace as we enter winter and bring body, mind and spirit back into perfect balance and harmony.
In this workshop we will explore grounding, calming practices and yoga supported by specific essential oils to realign you with your inner light. The class will include gentle yoga, pranayama, aromatherapy, sound healing and mudras to support greater well-being. A guided yoga nidra will integrate the practice and create the perfect place for deep healing and rest. Feel yourself creating inner space and honoring your true connection with the universe.
This workshop welcomes all levels! Come and experience the awakening of spring within you!
Reiki & Restorative Yoga
Sunday, January 12, 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
Thai Yoga Basic Training
January 2025
Learn to practice and give a 75 minute Thai Yoga session. This 25 hour professional training is for Yoga teachers, trainees, massage therapists and movement professionals. Discover the basic techniques and teachings of Thai Yoga Level 1 including:
Palming and manipulation of soft muscle tissue
Deep muscle stretch and release
Joint traction and expansions
Modifications for common concerns
Robert’s insights from many years of practice
Thai Yoga can be a stand alone practice or as a complement for private yoga or massage sessions.
In addition to the 25 class room hours, students will be expected and benefit from practicing the techniques in between sessions. All classroom hours are mandatory, missed time will require make up session at an additional fee. A certificate will be granted upon completion. A training manual is included.
This training is not appropriate for individuals who are pregnant, have osteoporosis or varicose veins.
Session Schedule
Saturday, January 18, 11am – 6pm
Sunday January 19, 12pm – 5:30pm
Wednesday, January 29, 7 – 8:30pm Thai Time Practice Session
Wednesday, February 12, 7 – 8:30pm Thai Time Practice Session
Saturday, February 15, 11am – 6pm
Sunday February 16, 12pm – 5:30pm
Early Registration $765 by Dec 18, 2024
Regular Price $850
Seasonal Yoga Experience – Winter Hibernation
Sunday, January 26th, 12 – 5pm led by Rita Trieger with Lisa Gifford
Take a mini retreat with us! Spend a Winter Sunday, practicing and learning how to live your yoga through the season. Winter session delivers.
* Introduction to the Buddhist approach to Yoga and Pratyahara.
* Pranayama, learn how and why to practice Alternate Nostril and Bee’s breathing techniques
* Sink into a a full length restorative yoga practice intended to take you on a restful mini hibernation
* During the thirty minute break, enjoy a healthy for Winter 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 – 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.
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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
October 20, 2024 – April 27, 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
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