Emily Straight Yoga

02/24/2024

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/24/opinion/toxic-beauty-girls.html

11/19/2023

Hey Radiance community! When you get a chance could you take a few minutes to fill out a google review of the studio?

https://g.page/OldTownAlexandriaVA/review?rc

I’m back on the schedule on Thursday nights btw!

Post a review to our profile on Google

10/02/2023

I'm coming back to Radiance Yoga y'all. Let's mark our calendars for Thursday, October 26 for my first flow class back at this beautiful home base. 5:30pm

Welcome to Radiance. We offer over 50 classes a week in a wide variety of yoga styles. Join our community of supportive, loving, and fun yogis. Practice with us in-person at our in-studio classes, and online through our LiveStream and OnDemand platforms. Our goal is to inspire a practice that instil...

07/30/2023

Back in my happy place. I have a few sub classes on this week's schedule at Radiance Yoga.

Wed: 9am Flow, 10:30 Gentle
Friday: 10:30 Gentle (online and in studio) and 12:15 flow (online and in studio)
Sat: 12 Gentle

06/20/2023

Conversations About Race & Belonging: Parents Program (“Parents Program”) is a structured, intensive program that lays the groundwork for productive and honest discussions about racism and race, identity, equity, and belonging. This program focuses on providing parents with the knowledge and ski...

03/16/2023

It's been 3 years since I carried these into the studio and I'm excited to lead a Foam Rolling Workshop on April 1, 1:30-3pm at Radiance Yoga again.

Our posture while driving, working on the computer and texting can wreak havoc on our shoulders, neck and upper back. These areas are also a favorite spot for emotional tension to reside. I'll will guide you through a series of traditional yoga postures, targeted stretches and unique foam rolling skills to help you find the release that your upper body has been craving.
Foam rollers will be provided.
Price: $35

https://radiance-yoga.net/ws/

11/24/2022

A mother’s restricted eating habits can affect her children, particularly daughters, research shows.

10/16/2022

I'm finally getting to this book that's been on my list for a while. I think it's a must read for teen girls and women.

We are all on different journeys here and on different timetables when it comes to this kind of liberation work. But I imagine a lot of you will find it a helpful tool, wherever you are.

More Than A Body: Your Body Is an Instrument, Not an Ornament

08/26/2022

Happy to be heading back to the front of a classroom at Radiance Yoga on Saturday at noon. I've missed it and y'all. If you are game for some gentle yoga and it fits in your schedule, see you there or on the livestream.

07/24/2022

Thank you for the continued emails and texts of encouragement. It seems like a good time for an update but first let me wish you all well. I hope you've had a good spring and summer and your practice is serving you well.

As I mentioned in my last update I had to take sometime off to explore treatments for arthritis in my spine and explore new ways of moving. I'm happy to say the treatments were a success and it feels so much better. But the body is funny. As soon as that was settled my hip decided it was time for some long overdue attention. Long story short- I am 4 weeks out from a hip replacement. Many of you might know I had the other hip replaced about 9 years ago (again, arthritis) and this time feels like a faster recovery. I credit Dr. Shershon at Anderson Orthopedic and going into it with a general sense of trust in my body being able to heal.

Which it is. I got on the mat this week in Christy's gentle class at Radiance and couldn't have felt more grateful for her, that space, and my practice. I'll be working to gain strength and stamina the next few months so I can, hopefully, get back to teaching.

Thank you all again for your warm wishes. Victory to our spirits!

04/08/2022

Hi folks. First let me thank you for the messages of encouragement as I have taken a "sabbatical" from teaching yoga. I've missed the Radiance Yoga community-
the talented teachers, gracious management, and warm and funny students.

For those who didn't know, I've stepped back to take care of some pain caused by arthritis in my spine and spinal stenosis. I realized I needed the time to do some self care, explore treatments, and to learn how to do yoga with the body I now have. One bit of humor- when my doctor gave me my diagnosis he suggested I try some yoga. lol

In the past, I've always become a better teacher when I am met with an injury. I would expect this might present me with the same gift. Don't get me wrong- those closest to me have heard plenty of belly-aching. But I'm also trying to find the benefits of the obstacles put in my path.

I've also taken a bit of break from social media- again to free up time. I'll probably continue to only check my social media messages periodically.

I wish I had a magic date for you of when I'll be back in the studio but I don't. I imagine it will be first as a student, then a teacher. Please take advantage of the opportunity to learn from others. New teachers always teach us new things.

In the meantime, please take good care of yourselves and each other.

Emily

10/09/2021

The most important relationship in life is the one you have with yourself.

Diane von Furstenburg

08/04/2021

Wolf Terry writes that her decision to get the COVID-19 vaccine was her way of showing love for the people in my community.

07/28/2021

In a pre-emptive response to the COVID-19 Delta variant, we are initiating a new studio policy. We will now require all those who wish to attend in-studio classes to be fully vaccinated, effective August 2, 2021. 

Please email a copy of your vaccination card to info@radiance-yoga.net to save time in the studio, or you may present your vaccination card (or photo on a mobile device) at the desk. You only need to present your proof of vaccination once and a note will be added to your profile.

Please know that we are implementing this policy with great care; we are deeply committed to the health and well-being of all of our students, teachers, and staff. 

All in-person classes will continue to be offered at reduced capacity. We recognize that not everyone who wants to practice yoga has been fully vaccinated, so we will continue our LiveStream and Outdoor classes for those not quite ready for in-person. 

We are so grateful to our amazing community for your understanding and support as we continue to navigate this ongoing crisis.

07/25/2021

There are still some spots for today's 12pmEST Embody Love Workshop! You can register at www.emilystraight.com/workshops

07/11/2021

I'm calling on all aunties, mothers, coaches, educators and other women who mentor girls. I'm calling on all of you who look in the mirror with a lack of love for yourself. I'm calling on you who are tired of the all the diet culture messages but can't seem to get beyond them in your head.

Please take a step toward body liberation and self acceptance. For yourself, for the ones you love.

I'll be facilitating my first Embody Love Movement workshop since before the pandemic and I am looking forward to sharing this important work again on JULY 25th. And I'm REALLY looking forward to having Alli Rae Transformations help in co-creating this workshop with you. We will be offering it online but space is still limited. You can register at
www.emilystraight.com/workshops under Radical Self Acceptance. Please help spread the word.

Sliding scale pricing is offered.

06/01/2021

It's a big week. Radiance is adding 20 in person yoga classes!!! I'm so grateful for Masuda Mohamadi's leadership and the management team so we could land at the end of the pandemic with the doors open! Thank you to all of you who have been live streaming and doing on-demand classes to help us get to this point. We've got quite the village.

My Wednesday 9am flow and Thursday 10:30 am Gentle will now be in person & live streamed. You have the option to take the class in studio or online. Space is still limited for the in-person classes so it's important to sign up in advance for either option.

We made it!