Lotus Pond Center for Yoga and Health

Lotus Pond Center for Yoga and Health Lotus Pond Center for Yoga & Health is a log cabin studio located on a peaceful 4.5 acre property www.LotusPondYoga.com
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The Lotus Pond Center is a Yoga Teacher Training School, offering multiple 200 hour certification programs throughout the year, along with our 500 hour advanced teacher training program. We offer master teachers, an inspired curriculum, and awesome locations in Tampa, FL and atop the Blue Ridge Mountains in Boone, North Carolina. We bring in exceptional, dynamic teachers from all over the country

to share their love and wisdom with our students for a range of trainings and special events, including our Annual Yogi Festival. We also offer a full schedule a daily Yoga classes including:
Beginner, Gentle, Hatha, Power, Flow, Yin, Yoga Nidra, Natural Hot Yoga, and Stress Relief Yoga.

What happens when you pause long enough to actually listen?To you breath, to vibration, to the subtle ways sound can sof...
05/14/2026

What happens when you pause long enough to actually listen?
To you breath, to vibration, to the subtle ways sound can soften and steady the mind.

Join us for a donation-based pranayama & sound experience with Kranti Kalepally as we explore the calming and connective practices of Bhramari and Sheetali pranayama.

Through breath, sound, vibration, and focused awareness, this practice invites you to slow down, reconnect, and experience the resonance of presence within yourself and within community.

✨ Donation Based
✨ Suggested Donation: $10–$30
✨ Saturday, May 23
✨ 12:00–1:15pm
✨ All are welcome

Kranti’s teaching is deeply rooted in the Shri T. Krishnamacharya lineage, Vedic chanting, and the integration of breath, body, and mindful attention. Her approach is gentle, grounded, and rooted in sincere exploration.

Questions the practice may invite:
• How do I listen to myself?
• What is my relationship with my breath?
• Can sound become a pathway toward stillness and loving kindness?

YTT students at Lotus Pond Yoga can receive 1.5 (TTP) credits with written reflection.

05/11/2026

Join us for Nourishment & Presence, a donation-based Slow Flow Yoga & Meditation class led by Destiny Urbina

A supportive and welcoming space to reconnect with yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Through mindful movement, breathwork, meditation, and rest, this class invites you to slow down, release stress, and arrive just as you are.

Expect a grounding balance of movement and stillness, with encouragement to listen to your body and practice with curiosity, presence, and compassion.

50% of donations will go toward supporting Feeding Tampa Bay ❤️

Join us for this nourishing community event!

Friday, May 29�6:30–7:30pm�Donation-Based

Meet Sahara 🌿Sahara has been practicing bodywork and teaching classes, workshops, and meditation practices for over 30 y...
05/07/2026

Meet Sahara 🌿

Sahara has been practicing bodywork and teaching classes, workshops, and meditation practices for over 30 years. Her approach brings together many paths and teachings through the spirit of connection, mindfulness, and Oneness.

She is a licensed massage therapist, Reiki Master, meditation teacher, minister, and author of Beyond the Reflection. Sahara has studied with spiritual teachers from around the world and shares her practices with warmth, compassion, and deep care for the people she works with.

Her classes offer a nurturing and supportive space where students are invited to slow down, reconnect, reflect, and deepen their relationship with themselves and the world around them.

Whether through meditation, mindful movement, energy practices, or simple presence, Sahara’s intention is to support people in feeling more grounded, connected, and open-hearted in their everyday lives.

Sahara teaches on Saturdays 12:30pm-1:30pm a Guided Meditation Through the Chakras.

Learn more about the Transforming Practice into Purpose Costa Rica Yoga Retreat with Sahara and Carla at the end of this month May 30-June 6.

05/04/2026

Taming Your Inner Squirrel - Sound Journey
with EarthRoots

Friday, May 15
7:00-8:30pm | $30

Taming Your Inner Squirrel is a restorative sound journey designed for anyone whose mind tends to dart from thought to thought.

In this experience, we’ll create a gentle space to soften the nervous system, quiet the mental chatter, and invite your attention back into the present moment.

Through soothing layers of sound and vibration, you’ll be guided from restlessness into steadiness, relaxing the mind and calming that inner squirrel.

We use a wide range of instruments, including harp, Native American flutes, ronroco, crystal and Tibetan bowls, harmonium, voice, our rain-tower, and more.

Come as you are (even if your thoughts are doing parkour), and leave feeling more centered, in the present, and at ease.

Somatic Yoga: An Anatomic & Therapeutic Approach to the Neck and Shoulderswith Dr. Jennifer SwaringenSaturday, June 6 | ...
05/02/2026

Somatic Yoga: An Anatomic & Therapeutic Approach to the Neck and Shoulders
with Dr. Jennifer Swaringen

Saturday, June 6 | 11:30am - 1:30pm

Cost: $35 Early Bird (through May 25) / $40 after

2 CE hours available for yoga teachers
Open to all practitioners

This workshop offers an introduction to somatic yoga with a focus on the neck and shoulders, areas where many people hold tension and strain.

Through a combination of gentle movement, breathwork, and anatomical awareness, this practice invites you to slow down and explore how habitual patterns may be contributing to discomfort.

We'll work with:
• Somatic movement to support ease and release
• Foundational anatomy related to the neck and shoulders
• Breath and nervous system regulation
• Awareness of physical and energetic patterns

The intention is to reduce tension, restore balance, and build a deeper sense of connection within the body.

This is a slower, more exploratory approach to movement and is accessible to a wide range of students.

Please note: This workshop is educational in nature and not a substitute for medical care.

About Dr. Jennifer Swaringen

Dr. Jennifer Swaringen is an orthopaedic surgeon and yoga teacher who brings over 20 years of personal practice into her work. Her approach integrates medical knowledge with mindful movement, offering a thoughtful and accessible path for students to better understand and work with their bodies.

She is a 500-hour trained yoga teacher through Lotus Pond and is currently completing a 1000-hour yoga therapy certification. Her teaching emphasizes gentle guidance, adaptability, and creating a supportive environment for exploration and awareness.

Anne Marie Kearney brings a genuine love for the Lotus Pond Yoga community into every space she holds, including the don...
05/01/2026

Anne Marie Kearney brings a genuine love for the Lotus Pond Yoga community into every space she holds, including the donation based mindful art nights and in her presence at the front desk.

Her teaching centers around creating an environment where students can slow down, breathe, and release tension. With a gentle and compassionate approach, she invites exploration and supports students in reconnecting with a sense of balance, clarity, and renewed energy.

Anne Marie’s classes offer space for both stillness and creativity, encouraging students to meet themselves where they are while staying open to what unfolds in the present moment.

A Tampa native, Anne Marie is also an artist and draws inspiration from the natural beauty of Florida’s landscapes and waterways. Her curiosity and creativity extend into her offerings, including Mindful Art and Guided Meditation, where she weaves together observation, reflection, and imagination.

She is a graduate of the Lotus Pond 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training program and is currently continuing her studies in the 300-hour advanced training. Her interest in yoga philosophy and Ayurveda continues to shape her path, both as a teacher and practitioner.

Anne Marie approaches yoga as a way of life and in a way that supports growth, awareness, and the ability to bring our best qualities into daily living.

Get to know Anne Marie even more along with other members of the LP community at the next Mindful Art Night on Friday, May 22 on Mandala Meditations.

🌻 Feminine Lines: Women’s Circlewith Abby Salem-GoldmanSaturday, May 93:30 - 5:00pmCost: $40 per person or $70 when you ...
04/29/2026

🌻 Feminine Lines: Women’s Circle
with Abby Salem-Goldman

Saturday, May 9
3:30 - 5:00pm

Cost: $40 per person or $70 when you reserve 2 spots

This circle is an opportunity to pause, reflect, and connect.

Created in honor of the many expressions of the maternal role: mothers, daughters, sisters, grandmothers, mothers-to-be, and those who give and receive care in their own way. This space invites you to slow down and be supported in community.

Together, we’ll explore:
• Gentle yoga and guided meditation
• Journaling and reflection
• Open, supportive conversation

The intention is simple: time to rest, reconnect, and acknowledge what’s present, both individually and collectively.

Learn more / Sign up on our website lotuspondyoga.com or call us at 813-961-3160

🕯️ Candlelight Restorative Yogawith Tara DruckerFriday, May 1 | 6:30–8:30pm | $40This evening offering is an opportunity...
04/29/2026

🕯️ Candlelight Restorative Yoga
with Tara Drucker

Friday, May 1 | 6:30–8:30pm | $40

This evening offering is an opportunity to slow down and unwind at the end of the week.

Set in a softly lit, candlelight space, this restorative practice focuses on gentle, supported postures that allow the body to fully relax. With the support of props and blankets, you’ll have time to release tension, settle the nervous system, and rest more deeply than in a typical class.

The intention is simple: space to pause, breathe, and reconnect.

Suitable for all levels.

About Tara

Tara Drucker began her yoga practice in 2019 and completed her 200-hour training at Lotus Pond. She is currently continuing her studies toward her 500-hour certification. Her teaching emphasizes a balanced approach that includes alignment, breathwork, and mindfulness. Tara is also a Pranic healer and thoughtfully incorporates energy awareness into her classes, creating a supportive environment for both physical and subtle aspects of practice. Her goal is to help students feel at ease in their bodies while cultivating a sense of balance and steadiness both on and off the mat.

Meet Carla 🌿Carla Jimenez Rosas has been teaching yoga and dance since 2002, bringing over two decades of experience int...
04/28/2026

Meet Carla 🌿

Carla Jimenez Rosas has been teaching yoga and dance since 2002, bringing over two decades of experience into each class she offers.

She is a Yoga Alliance 500-hour E-RYT and YACEP-certified teacher, a Certified State of Florida Dance Educator, and has been leading yoga teacher trainings since 2011. Carla has also guided numerous retreats, including the Costa Rica immersion Transforming Practice Into Purpose, supporting students and teachers in deepening their practice and reconnecting with their inner awareness.

Carla’s teaching has a strong emphasis on precise alignment to support stability, prevent injury, and encourage an intelligent, sustainable practice. Her classes offer a balance of structure and awareness, inviting students to move with intention while staying connected to their own experience.

Carla’s approach encourages students to slow down, listen inward, and cultivate a sense of balance and clarity that extends beyond the mat.

You can take an Align & Flow yoga class with Carla on Saturdays at 10am in the Nature Classroom at Lotus Pond.

Learn more about the upcoming Transforming Practice Into Purpose Costa Rica retreat May 30-June 6 on our website lotuspondyoga.com

Address

6201 Lynn Road
Tampa, FL
33625

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 7:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 8pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 9:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 9pm
Friday 8:30am - 8pm
Saturday 8:30am - 5pm
Sunday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+18139613160

Website

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