Boho Yoga

03/13/2024

Pilgrimage: Labyrinth as a Spiritual Practice

Pilgrimage-journey to a sacred space through gentle yoga, meditation and walking a labyrinth with Yoga instructor and labyrinth facilitator Connie Kuyoth. A time of reflection and centering at the beautiful outdoor labyrinth located behind St. Barnabas Church. We will begin at the labyrinth rain or shine! Dress accordingly! NOTE: Currently, the weather is supposed to be AMAZING!!! Please consider joining us. We would love to walk and meditate with you. There is no better time than NOW.

02/25/2024

Join us over the next two weekends for Kettlebells 101 (3/2, 2 pm) & Strength Training 101(3/9, 11:30 am) with Strength Instructors Deborah & Lesley.

Learn the basics of proper lifting, practice form, and get your questions answered.

These workshops come with a follow-up, personaized check in and can be taken in any order.

Free for members. $75 for non-members.

TONS of great info that will help you get the results you want with the confidence you deserve.

02/25/2024

March 2nd 4:30PM
Cost: $90 Includes a pass for your AND your parter!

Grab your sweetheart or bestie and head on down for this incredible partner practice. Learn and receive Thai massage - assisted stretching & yoga. Pricing is per couple and space is limited. 

This is such a sweet tandem practice that boosts oxytocin and lowers stress. Kristi is an amazing somatic educator & will have you feeling like a pro in no time.

Space is very limited and this event always sells out! Reserve your spot now!

02/17/2024

Join Boho Yoga Co-founder, Lesley Ramā, and local author & artist, Susie Sweetland Garay, for a very special 2.5 hour Snow Moon Mini Retreat at Boho Yoga Studio in McMinnville.

Lesley will start the retreat with a unique & thoughtful yoga class designed to connect body-mind and spirit to the energy of the Fulll, Snow Moon. The class will end with a guided meditation and a relaxing sound bath. No yoga experience will be necessary, this class is welcome to all levels.

Next, we will offer participants some tea and light refreshments while Susie shares about the joys of cultivating a writing practice, insights into using Tarot or other tools as sorces of symbolism and intuition for writing, and discusses the power of self-reflection. Susie will then share some season-specific writing promts and we will take time to write.

We will close with a circle and provide students with an oppornutity to share, if desired.

If participants would like to add-on to their experience, they can purchase a 3 or 5 card Tarot reading from Susie at the end of the retreat.

Participants will receive one of Susie's 2024 Journals (check out Susie's work here) for this event to write in or they may choose to bring their own.

Tickets are $60, with journal by Susie Sweetland Garay

We hope to repeat this event quarterly and create a healing space for our community to move, process, and grow together.

A bit more about Susie:

Susan Sweetland Garay is a writer and photographer who lives in McMinnville Oregon with her husband and three kids. She has published four collections of poetry and is a founding editor of Blue Hour Press.

She currently offers tarot readings, custom journals including an individualized tarot reading, courses and coaching on book creation and publishing, her own poetry collections and a variety of journaling based writing courses. Info on these offerings can be found at susiegaray.com.

She enjoys spending time in nature and finding beauty and meaning in the everyday. She can be found on Instagram .

Please join us!

02/11/2024

Kids yoga today- by donation! With Sydney
Join us!

02/10/2024

Meet Lesley:
Lesley Ramā Anderson (she/her) is a yoga instructor, nature & natural movement enthusiast, personal trainer and co-founder of Boho Yoga Studio in McMinnville, OR. She is a practicing devotee of the Vedanta tradition and has been receiving meditation instruction from Swami Sarvadevananda of the Ramakrishna Order of Southern California since 2006. She holds a B.S. in Human Physiology from the University of Oregon, completed her first Personal Training certification in 2013 and became a registered yoga teacher in 2015.

Lesley discovered the life-saving power of Yoga after her mother's tragic death when she was 13 years old- as a result of a distracted driver. Her aunt, Pravajika Vrajaprana, a nun at the Vedanta Society of Southern California (), was and is her main mentor. Lesley is passionate about empowering those who want to see change & enhanced meaning in their lives through the process of facilitating unique, personalized movement & nutrition plans that address the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs of her clients. Lesley especially loves working with folks who are "moving through grief", who love being outside, or who are recovering from injuries.

Lesley is the mother of 2.5 year old twins, and is an active member of our local prenatal & postpartum professionals community. Lesley identifies as bisexual and is an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and seeks to provide a safe and welcoming environment to all. She is happily married to her husband/best friend, Jordan, a plant whisperer and current Resource Conservationist for the Yamhill Soil & Water Conservation District  . 

Lesley is known for her big smile, big laugh, her love of dancing & food, empowering others & being in nature/hiking/camping/backpacking. She hopes her work in the world will help people to slow down and be truly present with themselves and the world around them. She is a work in progress and is a student for life. 

01/25/2024

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🌲 Ensuring every child can experience the joy of our programs is a top priority for us at OEA! That's why we provide flexible tuition assistance and convenient payment plans.

Whether your family prefers paying in installments or needs a partial or substantial reduction in tuition, we're here for you. We recognize that there are many circumstances that may lead to financial challenges, and we've been there too! Our goal is to remove financial barriers and let kids enjoy the outdoors.

Don't hesitate to explore our tuition assistance options—whether it's a small adjustment or a more significant one, we're ready to support your child's opportunity to play, adventure, and learn with us! 🌞 Your application for tuition adjustment not only benefits your family but also empowers us to secure funding for future OEA programs. By documenting the community's need for financial assistance, we can strengthen grant proposals and enhance donation/sponsorship requests.

Visit our website to learn more about our upcoming programs and payment options!
www.EdOutdoors.org

01/18/2024

Hi Friends-

The conditions are still pretty dangerous for travel around the studio (and around the county...) so we're going to modify our schedule today and tomorrow to avoid the darkest travel.

Due to closing early today, we'll offer a POP-UP vinyasa class at 4:15 pm with before the 5:30 pm Hips and Low Back class. We hope you will join us!

Tomorrow morning's 6:30 am Mantra Chanting & Kirtan will be moved to Saturday morning before Vinyasa.

We hope to keep the rest of the schedule as is for now.

Thank you for practicing yoga and thank you for supporting Boho Yoga!

We love you!
Xo

01/17/2024

Hi Friends-

We are still closed today due to weather.

We hope to be open for a full day tomorrow, but stay tuned and check our online schedule before coming to class. If you sign up and class is canceled, you will be personally notified.

It's still sheets of ice in many of our neighborhoods due to freezing rain and although the weather may shift, we want to make sure that our instructors & students know we care most about their well-being.

Please take good care of yourselves, check in on loved ones and neighbors, and travel only if you need to.

Embrace the Winter. She's here and she had some lessons for us all.

01/16/2024

Candlelit Sound Bath & Fundraiser
with Aphyna Zoe Friday January 19th, 7:30-8:45 pm at Boho Yoga

From Aphyna: Enjoy the beautiful embrace of a candlelit sound bath, where gentle vibrations work to restore balance to your body, mind and soul fostering a deep sense of inner harmony. As the resonant waves wash over you, feel the stresses of the past year dissolve, making space for clarity and renewed energy in the new year.

As the evening draws to a close, enjoy a cup of herbal tea, crafted to nourish your spirit in the warmth of candlelight as you find a peaceful moment for reflection.

Your presence at this fundraising event is an incredible gift to me (Aphyna) after recently losing all my beloved sound healing equipment to theft. Boho Yoga has graciously offered to host this event, donating proceeds to help cover my losses so that I may continue to spread and share sound medicine. Your attendance not only benefits your well-being but contributes to the restoration of a vital tool for healing. My heart is so full of gratitude to our beautiful community for coming together to help me overcome this setback. I pray that I may give back to our community ten-fold. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. - Aphyna

Let's join hands and hearts to turn adversity into an opportunity for growth and healing. Together, we can make a difference and ensure that the transformative power of sound continues to touch lives in the new year.

We look forward to sharing this special evening of healing, reflection, and community with you. Thank you for your support!

Please bring a yoga mat (or use one of ours), blanket, pillow, and any sacred personal items that you wish to cleanse and charge during the sound bath.

With only 15 spots available, this spectacular event is expected to sell out (AGAIN!), so register early!

Link in bio or from Website

*** If you're unable to attend but still want to contribute, donations are gratefully accepted via Aphyna's Venmo -Zoe. Your generosity, whether through attendance or donation, helps rebuild the foundation of a valuable healing practice.

01/15/2024

Each year we close the studio on Dr. MLK Jr Day and invite everyone to our local Yamhill County's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day at the Chehalem Cultural Center in Newberg, OR. Link in bio.

Unfortunately, the weather is currently snowy/icy and it may not be safe for all to travel.

We'd love to hear about some of your favorite audio recordings/books/movies or other resources featuring Dr. MLK Jr below. Other Dr MLK Jr. event annoucements welcome too.

We added a link in bio to the King Center so you can read up on Dr. MLK Jr's Nonviolence Philosophy.

Take Care, Stay Kind.
Thank you for practicing yoga.

Xo

01/13/2024

A Ritual Cacao Ceremony & Slow Yoga Experience

Join us on this path to self-discovery and soul restoration.

During the first hour, Boho Yoga Co-Founder & Co-Owner Lesley Ramā will take participants through a very special Slow Yoga class.

This class will have elements of Hatha, Yin and Restorative Yoga practices that have been woven together with the intention of preparing the body-mind for the ritual Cacao ceremony to follow. Gentle breath work will be introduced and a short sound bath will close the session before participants travel one block to the beautiful Olive & Vine guesthouse for the remainder of the experience.

At Olive & Vine, storyteller and ritualist Maggie Battista will guide you through a 2-hour Soul Cacao Ceremony and meditative journey to hear vital messages from your soul. During the ceremony, you will drink a cup of Ceremonial Cacao, a heart-opening 100% pure plant medicine that connects you with the heart of the earth to foster healing and transformation.

Maggie will share stories of magic from her own journey and lead you through a meditative journey to connect within, during which you’ll receive messages from your soul, passed loved ones, and ancestors.

Maggie has learned how to host ceremonies and prepare Ceremonial Cacao from Mayan elders and her own ancestors. The program will include cleansing, breath work, a meditative visualization journey, and journaling. She listens closely for real time guidance so all feel welcome to explore emotions, receive messages, and allow expansion.

You won't want to miss this unique & powerful experience!
Spots are limited!
Tickets will be through Olive & Vine- check link in bio.

&Rituals

01/13/2024

Snow Day- Satuday & Sunday! The snow and ice around the studio is slippery and unsafe... In addition, many of our teachers and students travel from more rural areas and traveling in this weather is no fun and can be unsafe. The safety of our teachers & our students is our top priority so we've made the decision to cancel classes this weekend.

MLK Day- Studio closed Monday.
We have always closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and we encourge you to join us in celebrating this important day at our local for a wonderful evening program.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back to the studio on Tuesday.

Stay well, travel safely, check in on your loved ones, move your body at home or in the snow, read books and eat soup.

Love you. Xo

01/02/2024

We're trying something new in 2024-
Daily Mindfulness Meditation Offerings!

$10 drop-ins
Included with Unlimited Memberships
Or New Meditation-Only Membership $49/month

January Theme - Embracing Change
30 mins.
Various times. Various Instructors.

Wednesday/ Friday 6:30 am
Tuesday/Thursday 11:05 am
Monday 3:30 pm (after Mala chanting & kirtan at 3 pm)
Tuesday 7:30 pm
Saturday 9:20 am
Sunday 6:30 pm

*Virtual Options may be explored if there is interest
Come Meditate with Us!

01/02/2024

🐦 Save the Date for the Great Backyard Bird Count!

Join us on Saturday, February 17th, at Miller Woods Conservation Area during the global Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC)! 🌳🦜

🌍 About the Event:
The GBBC, celebrated worldwide in February, is a chance for our community to connect with the birds around us. Whether you're a seasoned birder or just starting out, this event welcomes everyone to watch, learn about, count, and celebrate our winged friends.

🌟 Join Us for a Day of Fun:
As part of this special day, we're hosting a FREE family event at Miller Woods! Enjoy games, activities, and guided bird walks for all ages. It's a fantastic opportunity to explore the beauty of nature while contributing to bird conservation efforts.

🤩 Ready to Spread Your Wings?
Mark your calendar, grab your binoculars, and let's celebrate the beauty of birds together! 🦉📸

We are looking for volunteers to help us make this event a big success! If you are interested in leading bird walks, hosting games or activities, or helping with set-up or clean-up please let us know!

01/02/2024

Happy New Year!
We're open!
With new early morning, afternoon and weekend yoga, strength & meditation classes to bring in the 2024- we can't wait to practice with you!
Xo
We love you!

12/31/2023

Join us for New Years Eve Yoga with at 10 am.

What a year ❤️
We love you!

Xo

12/25/2023

Happy Holidays from Boho Yoga!
Wishing you a New Year filled with Peace, Reflection & Growth. Sending you and yours so much love this Winter & New Years.
We will be closed this next week to be with our families and plan for the year ahead. We will reopen for a New Year's Eve Class next Sunday.
Please note: those of you who have studio memberships will see a credit on your account in January of 25% off your membership to help make up for the lost opportunities to practice this week.
Thank you for taking the time to practice yoga on your own and off the mat as much as possible.
And Thank you for your continued support! We couldn't do it without all of you.
You are SOOO Loved.
See you soon!
Xoxo
All of us at Boho