CHECK OUT THESE UPCOMING WORKSHOPS and special events

September 12 

2-3:30pm
Recess Yoga Carrboro

Release, Reset & Recover: Myofascial Release for the Hips and Shoulders

with Rebecca 

$35

 Join us for a 90-minute hands-on workshop dedicated to the practice of myofascial release and self-care techniques for the hips and shoulders—areas that commonly hold tension, stress, and the effects of repetitive movement and athletic activity.

Using therapy balls, foam roller, yoga blocks, breathwork, and mindful movement, we will explore how gentle, sustained pressure can help release areas of tightness within the fascial system, improve mobility, and support the body's natural recovery processes. 

Students will learn practical myofascial release techniques that can be used at home to relieve muscular tension, enhance movement, and promote relaxation.

Through both a therapeutic and Traditional Chinese Medicine lens, we will explore how physical tension, emotional stress, and energetic stagnation can manifest in the shoulders and hips.

Together, we will create space for greater ease, resilience, and balance within the body.

September 13

7-9pm
Recess Yoga Carrboro

Slow Flow, Intention Setting & Sound with the New Moon 

with Alex

$35

 A 2-hour experience to connect with your body, your breath, sound, and the energy of the Virgo New Moon. 

The space opens with beginner - accessible movements, incorporating yoga shapes aligned with the energy and invitations of the Virgo New Moon. The flow will be gentle, inviting participants to slow down, to connect deeply with their breath, and to begin the process of softening the body into a more receptive state. 

After moving together, information about the New Moon and its associated themes will be shared. There will be time to journal, to explore tarot and oracle cards, and to set an intention for the lunar cycle. 

After the intentions have been set, everyone will settle into an extended rest, immersed in the vibration of sound bowls, to support their nervous systems into greater ease, and to invite a deeper integration of their intention into the subtle layers of the body.

The class is intended to offer grounding, calm, and clarity, as we transition into the week and the new lunar cycle. 

September 19

3-5pm
Recess Yoga Durham

Free Your Spine

with Daria

$35

 Crunchy shoulders, stiff neck, sciatica or low back pain? In our modern world, it’s no surprise most of our backs are carrying the burden of our tech heavy, very full lives, with little space to stretch out and let go of what we don’t need to hold anymore.

In Chinese medicine, the bladder meridian runs along the sides of your neck and spine Just think about the movement that happens naturally when you get scared – your back, shoulders and neck all tighten and move backward!

In this workshop, we work with not only our physical body, but through our body’s subtle energetic and emotional bodies, for a full spectrum release you’ll immediately feel.

Through Meridian Yoga Therapy, acupressure, yin yoga and yoga nidra, you will let go of tension in the most unexpected places, because, well, everryyyything is connected!

Walk away feeling spacious and soft, with a digital library (emailed to you) of the poses and stretches for continued relief.

September 20

4-6:30pm

Recess Yoga Durham

 Rope for Lovers 

with Aaron and Joy of Triangle Shibari

$40

 Join Aaron and Joy of Triangle Shibari for an intimate and educational afternoon exploring the beautiful art of rope bondage!

Whether you're curious about rope or looking to deepen your connection with your partner, this workshop offers a welcoming space to learn foundational techniques in a safe, judgment-free environment.

This comprehensive 2.5 hour workshop covers essential skills for beginners, including:

- Intro to Rope Safety & Partner Exercises
-  Intro to Ipponnawa (One-Rope)
-  Bedroom Ties Technical Skills
-  How to Build a Rope Scene
-  Live Rope Demonstration
-   Open Tying/Social Mixer  

This workshop is open to all comfort levels, orientations, and relationship configurations.

Come solo or bring a partner!

You'll receive a souvenir instant portrait to take home, and light refreshments. Rope from Dyes that Bind, a local business, will be available for purchase.   

Taught by Aaron and Joy of Triangle Shibari - A passionate partnership dedicated to celebrating and normalizing the sensual arts while creating a safe space for exploration and learning.   

September 26

6-8pm

Recess Yoga Carrboro

Resonance

with Angela Tara Hsu

$60

Join Angela for a rejuvenating reset of mind, body, and spirit. With the hustle, bustle, and stresses of our fast-paced lives, it is easy to get "out of tune." 

These 2 hours of nourishment will "attune" your body, restore your energy, and leave you feeling grounded and calm. 

You will be guided through a nourishing restorative practice, designed to release tension in both body and mind, while also receiving Reiki throughout. 

Class will conclude with an extra long Sound Bath Savasana. 

About Angela:

E-RYT 500, YACEP, Sound Healer, Reiki Master, Fascial Maneuvers Coach

Angela began practicing yoga as a means to further her skydiving career. Competing in the discipline of freestyle (which is like dancing and acrobatics in the sky), flexibility and strength helped to create interesting and dynamic movement for competition routines. However, yoga became much more than just an aid to reach her skydiving goals. In addition to the physicality of the practice – the mental and spiritual benefits quickly came to light – becoming an integral part of her life.

Completing her first YTT in 2011, she has since taught throughout the country — to students and teachers of all levels and ages. She is a featured yogi in the documentary Why We Breathe, a Lululemon Legacy Ambassador, and was also featured in ORIGIN Magazine as part of their “Women who eat impossible for breakfast” series.

In addition to teaching yoga, Angela is a certified Reiki Master, sound healing practitioner, and Fascial Maneuvers Coach. As a result, her teaching style is an alchemy of her experience, modalities, and ongoing education to create uniquely nourishing experiences for all. 

She offers a wide range of classes, workshops, and trainings accessible to everyone – incorporating various styles of yoga, Reiki, myofascial release, sound healing, meditation, breath work, and more. If you’d like to connect with Angela, please visit http://AngelaTaraHsu.com.

October 3 

3-5pm
Recess Yoga Durham

Free Your Hips 

with Daria

$35

Tight hips, psoas, glutes and low back are all too common in a world that asks us to keep our big emotions to ourselves.

In Chinese medicine, the gall bladder meridian (which passes through the hips and glutes) is related to our anger and determination –and what goes unexpressed gets stored along this pathway creating stagnation, tightness & discomfort!

In this workshop, we work with not only our physical body, but through the body’s subtle energetic and emotional bodies, for a full spectrum release you’ll immediately feel.

Through Meridian Yoga Therapy, acupressure, yin yoga and yoga nidra, you will let go of tension in the most unexpected places, because, well, everryyyything is connected!

October 9

7:15-8:45pm
Recess Yoga Carrboro

MELT:  A Meditative Yoga & Sound Bath Immersion 

with Dani Leah Strauss 

$40

 This 90-minute restorative experience is designed to envelop you in a cocoon of meditative sound and intuitive movement. 

Slow yin and restorative yoga poses will be offered alongside a tapestry of crystal
singing bowls, chimes, and harmonium. Props, bolsters, and pose variations will be provided to support your body for deep rest. Our practice space will be intentionally set up to immerse participants in
the resonance of these vibrational instruments.

All bodies and hearts are welcome - no experience necessary, only a
curious mind and a desire to soften. Cozy clothes are highly
encouraged.

About Dani:

Dani Leah Strauss (she/her) went to her first yoga class at 13 and has been in relationship to the practice of deep listening ever since. She is certified as an E-RYT 500, and has trained in vinyasa yoga, yin yoga, Bhakti yoga, and the intersection of yoga and social justice. She feels grateful to have learned from her beloved elders and the natural world about the art of tending to this human body as a temple, a refuge, and a site for sacred connection and transformation. Her classes are an invitation into curiosity, collaborative freedom of
breath and body, and the magic of the ordinary. As an extension of her yoga, Dani practices as a ritual facilitator and an intimacy and relational therapist in Carrboro. 

October 24

1-3pm
Recess Yoga Carrboro

Intro to Tarot

with Alex

$35

It’s October, and the veil between the physical world and the spiritual world is thinning. This is the perfect time to connect with spiritual practices that support turning inwards and cultivating a relationship with your intuition.

Tarot is a tool for self-reflection, spiritual guidance, and divination. In this workshop, you will have the opportunity to learn the basics of the language of tarot, the ways your intuition speaks with you, and ways to ground, replenish, and cleanse your energy. 

This will be an experiential learning space, rooted in play, curiosity, and exploration, offering time to practice pulling and building a relationship with the cards.

If you’ve never touched a tarot deck in your life, you are welcome here. If you are early in a tarot practice and want space to continue learning, you are welcome here. If you’re a seasoned reader looking to connect with cards in community, you are welcome here.

Feel free to bring your own decks, and Alex will also bring decks for folks to use during the workshop.