Ever Practical Yoga

04/18/2026

Yay Yoga!!!

“I did [a lot] of yoga when I was on board the ISS, and it’s actually not that hard to do,” she said. “In some ways, way more fun to do ... There are some poses that are tough. The standing poses I don’t necessarily get as much out of. But a lot of the stretching poses are great. So yes, yoga’s fantastic.” - Astronaut Christina Koch, the first woman to travel around the Moon.

Congratulations to all of the Artemis II crew. Welcome home, Integrity!

Photo Credit : NASA via Getty; Chip Somodevilla/Getty

04/17/2026

If you’re dealing with ongoing neck or shoulder tension, it’s often not just physical—it’s also tied to habitual tension patterns and the nervous system.

Clenching the jaw. Holding the shoulders up. Bracing without realizing it.

In this workshop, we’ll take a deeper yoga therapeutics approach to:
• Gently release chronic muscular tension
• Improve alignment to reduce strain on the spine
• Introduce breathing and relaxation techniques to calm the system
• Address jaw, neck, and shoulder tension as a connected pattern

You’ll walk away with tools that help not just during practice—but in the moments your body needs them most.

🗓 April 18, 2026
⏰ 1–3 PM
📍 Yoga Center of Columbia
💻 In-studio or online

Includes recording, handout, and 2 Yoga Alliance CE credits.

Join us for an afternoon focused on creating lasting ease, better support, and a more comfortable neck and shoulder region.

04/10/2026

Most neck and shoulder discomfort doesn’t come from one big moment—it comes from repeated daily habits.

Looking down. Reaching forward. Carrying weight. Sitting for long periods.
In this workshop, we’ll break down the “why” behind those patterns and how they affect your body over time.

Using simple, accessible yoga practices, you’ll learn how to:
• Reduce forward head positioning
• Improve range of motion in the neck and upper back
• Build strength where your body needs support
• Make small adjustments to everyday movements that actually stick

The goal isn’t perfection—it’s awareness and change you can sustain.

🗓 Saturday, April 18
⏰ 1–3 PM
📍 Yoga Center of Columbia (in-studio + Zoom option)

You’ll also receive:
• A take-home handout
• Workshop recording
• 2 Yoga Alliance CE credits

04/09/2026

Adaptive Yoga for Limb Loss & Limb Difference

This is more than a workshop—it’s an introduction to a thoughtful, evidence-based approach to movement, accessibility, and care.

Join us for a Yoga for Amputees (Y4A) April Workshop, designed to support both individuals and professionals through adaptive yoga practices that meet the body where it is.

Whether you’re living with limb loss or limb difference—or you’re a yoga teacher, therapist, or healthcare professional—this session offers practical tools you can actually use.

What to expect:
• Adaptive yoga techniques for mobility, balance, and strength
• Breathing and relaxation methods to support overall wellness
• A deeper understanding of how to safely and confidently support the amputee community

🗓 Sunday, April 19
⏰ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Hybrid format: attend in-person or online

This is also a great opportunity to explore the Y4A Teacher Training Method and see how this work can expand your practice or professional skillset.

👉 Register via the link or QR code in the post

Questions? Reach out: yoga@heatherthamer.com or lucy@lucylomax.com

04/04/2026

If you’ve been dealing with neck or shoulder tension—and keep thinking “I should probably do something about this…”—this is your reminder.

This workshop isn’t just about stretching or temporary relief. It’s about understanding why the tension keeps showing up and what your body actually needs to change it.

We’ll look at common patterns like forward head positioning, muscle imbalance, and habitual tension—and work through simple, practical ways to:
• reduce strain on the neck and upper back
• improve posture without forcing it
• build support through strength and alignment
• release tension that keeps coming back

You’ll leave with tools you can actually use—whether you’re at your desk, driving, or moving through your day.

🗓 Saturday, April 18, 2026
⏰ 1–3 PM
📍 Yoga Center of Columbia
💻 Join in-studio or online

Includes:
• Workshop recording
• Take-home handout
• 2 Yoga Alliance CE credits

If your neck and shoulders have been asking for attention—this is a great place to start.

03/30/2026

Neck and shoulder tension isn’t just about being “tight.”

Often, it’s a combination of overworking muscles and under-supporting ones—especially around the shoulder girdle and upper spine. The result? Strain, fatigue, and discomfort that keeps coming back.

In this workshop, we’ll take a yoga therapeutics approach to:
• Identify common imbalance patterns in the neck and shoulders
• Release chronically tight muscles without overstretching
• Strengthen the stabilizers that support healthy alignment
• Reconnect strength and mobility so they work together

This isn’t about forcing flexibility—it’s about creating balanced, sustainable support in your body.

🗓 April 18, 2026
⏰ 1–3 PM
📍 Yoga Center of Columbia
💻 Join in-studio or online

Includes recording, handout, and 2 Yoga Alliance CE credits.

03/27/2026

If your day involves a laptop, phone, or long hours sitting, there’s a good chance your head is subtly drifting forward—and your neck and shoulders are paying the price.

This workshop focuses on the common pattern often called “forward head syndrome,” where the head sits in front of the spine instead of being supported over it. For every inch forward, it significantly increases the load on your neck and upper back.

Through a yoga therapeutics approach, we’ll work on:
• Restoring mobility in the upper spine
• Releasing tension in the neck, chest, and shoulders
• Strengthening the deeper postural muscles that support alignment
• Simple, practical adjustments you can apply immediately

You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of what’s driving your discomfort—and tools to start changing it.

🗓 Saturday, April 18, 2026
⏰ 1–3 PM
📍 Yoga Center of Columbia (in-studio or online)

Includes:
• Recording access
• Handout of poses & actions
• 2 Yoga Alliance CE credits (for teachers)

03/06/2026

Last call ✨

If your hips feel tight…
If your hamstrings tug at your lower back…
If sitting all day leaves you stiff and compressed…

There’s still time to join us.
Yoga for Hips, Hamstrings, and Lower Back
Saturday, March 7 | 1–3 PM
Yoga Center of Columbia

We’ll gently open, lengthen, and strengthen the areas most affected by daily forward-slumping patterns — and help you build smarter support for your spine.

All levels welcome.
Recording included if you can’t attend live.

Register now:
https://www.columbiayoga.com/bio-lucy-lomax

03/04/2026

Do your hips feel tight no matter how much you stretch?
Do your hamstrings pull on your low back every time you bend forward?

It may not just be “tightness.” It may be imbalance.

When we sit and fold forward all day, certain muscles overwork while others weaken. Until we understand that pattern, we keep reinforcing it — even in yoga.

In this workshop, you’ll learn how to:
• Open the hips safely
• Reduce chronic hamstring tension
• Strengthen the deeper core and glutes
• Support your lower back with smarter alignment

Small shifts create big change.
Register:
https://www.columbiayoga.com/bio-lucy-lomax

12/05/2025

⏳ Just one day to go!

If you’ve ever wondered how to build strength without strain, this is your invitation. Join Lucy Lomax for a rejuvenating workshop focused on developing strength that supports balance, stability, and ease of movement.

You’ll learn how to activate deep core muscles, strengthen the upper and lower body, and safely build endurance and protection for your joints—all through mindful, alignment-based yoga.

🧘‍♀️ Yoga for Strength, Balance, and Ease
📅 Tomorrow — Saturday, December 6, 2025
🕐 1:00–3:00 PM | 💲**$28**

📍 The Yoga Center of Columbia | In-studio or on Zoom
📲 Sign up now: columbiayoga.com/bio-lucy-lomax