Bright Bear Yoga

Bright Bear Yoga Nestled in downtown Thomas, WV, Bright Bear Yoga is your space to move and breathe and grow.

Join us this Tuesday, 3/31 from 7-8:30pm for a Meditation Gathering with Sarah Johnson! The first of hopefully a monthly...
03/28/2026

Join us this Tuesday, 3/31 from 7-8:30pm for a Meditation Gathering with Sarah Johnson! The first of hopefully a monthly pay-what-you-will offering 🧘‍♂️

Come together to review basic meditation techniques, engage in a period of silent meditation and a guided heart-opening meditation practice. All meditation levels are welcome.

Sarah Johnson has practiced Insight meditation for over 15 years. She began teaching meditation in Tucker County, West Virginia in 2011. After moving to Colorado in 2013, she served as an active member and teacher with the Insight Meditation Community in Boulder. Sarah’s teaching style is influenced by Thich Nhat Hanh, Tara Brach, James Baraz, Devin Berry, and personal experiences with Mother Nature. She also had the opportunity to work closely with James Baraz during two month-long retreats at Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Woodacre, California. Sarah warmly welcomes new and experienced meditators to gather as a community to practice together.

Erica is kicking things off this Sunday with a Flow & Let Go offering, beginning with movement to build a gentle heat, f...
02/21/2026

Erica is kicking things off this Sunday with a Flow & Let Go offering, beginning with movement to build a gentle heat, followed by a few restorative positions to guide you towards deep rest. This is a pay-what-you-will class, so join us for as little as $5! A portion of proceeds this week will go towards Tucker United. Sign up at https://momence.com/l/mXhxabRA

Our Sunday evening Community Class is back! Join us Sunday evenings for as little as $5! Each week will feature a differ...
02/21/2026

Our Sunday evening Community Class is back! Join us Sunday evenings for as little as $5! Each week will feature a different instructor putting on a class in the style of their choosing, with a portion of proceeds going towards a cause of their choosing. Be sure to read the description of each session to know what kind of session you can expect, and who the recipient of funds will be that week.

First up this Sunday, 2/22, is Erica, with a Flow + Let Go offering, with a portion of proceeds going towards Tucker United. Read on to learn more about what to expect on this type of class!

Experience the perfect balance of movement and stillness with our Flow & Let Go yoga class. Begin with a Vinyasa practice to build heat and strength, flowing seamlessly through poses with synchronized breath. Then, transition into restorative postures designed to release tension, promote relaxation, and rejuvenate the mind and body. Suitable for all levels, this class offers a harmonious blend of energy and tranquility, allowing you to both invigorate and unwind. Join us to flow - moving and breathing together - and then let go into blissful relaxation.

Family yoga is back!Join this Friday at 2pm for some kid-friendly movement! We have mats and props, just bring your lov...
01/19/2026

Family yoga is back!

Join this Friday at 2pm for some kid-friendly movement! We have mats and props, just bring your lovely selves ☺️

Meditate, Move and Make Art with K. Bird of One Heart Justice New Year’s Eve Day, Wednesday 12/31, at 11am!This expressi...
12/29/2025

Meditate, Move and Make Art with K. Bird of One Heart Justice New Year’s Eve Day, Wednesday 12/31, at 11am!

This expressive path blends art, embodiment, and meditation to help us imagine and create a more just world, starting within. Come and connect to Earth for the New Year!

Created by K. Bird, author and expressive arts therapist, One Heart Justice is both a movement and a practice for connection, healing, and activism through creativity.

Join us this Sunday at 5pm for a FREE Winter Solstice Celebration. Come for an extended yoga practice, stay for a potluc...
12/20/2025

Join us this Sunday at 5pm for a FREE Winter Solstice Celebration. Come for an extended yoga practice, stay for a potluck and drum circle!

Winter solstice has long been recognized as the first day of winter and is the shortest, darkest day of the year. It occurs when the Northern Hemisphere is furthest from the sun. This year, this auspicious shift in light is celebrated on December 21, after which the days begin to get longer.

The winter solstice teaches us about resilience and hope in the face of darkness. It reminds us that the sun rises again even after the longest night, bringing new beginnings and brighter days. Please join Elena for the Winter Solstice celebration to reflect on your inner light and the continuous cycle of growth and renewal. The celebration is open and free to the public.

This is a free community-based class, but please sign up ahead of time so we know how to prepare the space. This year we’re putting on a potluck, so stay after class to share some food in community.

Now Announcing - Mat Pilates! Build a strong foundation for any fitness practice with Ann, every Thursday at 6pm. This f...
10/01/2025

Now Announcing - Mat Pilates!

Build a strong foundation for any fitness practice with Ann, every Thursday at 6pm. This full body class incorporates the classical elements of Pilates with the use of optional props like weights and blocks. Expect to build heat and target all major muscle groups with a focus on building core strength. We’ll enjoy a brief śavāsana at the end, to integrate the benefits of the practice into our bodies before moving on with our day. The class is designed for all experience levels with modifications provided. See you on your mat!

🚨 new offering 🚨 Abacus Astrological Embodiment - Lunar Phase Series every other Saturday, beginning this Saturday 9/21,...
09/17/2025

🚨 new offering 🚨

Abacus Astrological Embodiment - Lunar Phase Series every other Saturday, beginning this Saturday 9/21, at 6pm

Join us for a new hybrid practice crafted and guided by medical astrologer and yoga enthusiast, Abacus Haste, or Oracalistic Mystic. Part lecture, part embodiment, experience celestial empowerment with this one of a kind workshop. No birthchart needed!

In this first Lunar phase Alignment, you’ll experience guided lecture/embodiments on intuition, emotional pain, customized somatic regulation. Whether full or new, plunge into the syncing of self, with moon phases as your guide, and govern your inner tide.

$25 regular price, half off for Monthly Unlimited members!

🚨 new offering 🚨 Abacus Astrological Embodiment - Lunar Phase SeriesJoin us for a new hybrid practice crafted and guided...
09/17/2025

🚨 new offering 🚨

Abacus Astrological Embodiment - Lunar Phase Series

Join us for a new hybrid practice crafted and guided by medical astrologer and yoga enthusiast, Abacus Haste, or Oracalistic Mystic. Part lecture, part embodiment, experience celestial empowerment with this one of a kind workshop. No birthchart needed!

In this first Lunar phase Alignment, you’ll experience guided lecture/embodiments on intuition, emotional pain, customized somatic regulation. Whether full or new, plunge into the syncing of self, with moon phases as your guide, and govern your inner tide.

Just $25, half off for Monthly Unlimited Members!

EMay is putting on not one but two very special workshops over Labor Day! Join us Monday, September 1st at 9am for a Hap...
08/28/2025

EMay is putting on not one but two very special workshops over Labor Day!

Join us Monday, September 1st at 9am for a Happy Body, Refreshed Mind workshop. This friendly and nourishing practice is designed to cultivate a supportive relationship between the mind and body through breath-aligned movement and stillness. Our goal is comfort and stability in our bodies, supported by our focused mind, allowing us to deeply release our efforts into a relaxed space of gratitude, purpose, and wholeness. Come to create a positive intention for the next phase of your year, or simply to connect more deeply with yourself through this awakening experience of community yoga.

Then at 4pm join us for a Joy of Yoga workshop. Continuing on the themes of intentional friendliness set down in the morning. This practice highlights playful movements, longer holds, and a deep release of tension, creating more space for joy to float in. We explore this ancient path of love and devotion by chanting a mantra, connecting with and amplifying our prana (the inner life-force), contemplating the connection between ourselves and all that is, and ending with a guided meditation for deepening into love, joy, and bliss.

Come for one or both, but do come! Both workshops are beginner-friendly and a steal at our regular drop-in price of just $15. Included for Monthly Unlimited members.

Another Bright Bear x Heart of the Highlands Trail System collab! Board member Britt is donating her time to put on a sp...
07/24/2025

Another Bright Bear x Heart of the Highlands Trail System collab! Board member Britt is donating her time to put on a special Monday Mobility Series. Join her every Monday in August at 12pm for a limited series designed to get you moving better. A portion of each ticket will be donated to the to support their work to maintain and grow our vital trail system.

This four-week mobility series focuses on enhancing joint mobility and increasing range of motion. Blending yoga postures with dynamic stretches and mobility drills, it’s perfect for anyone looking to move more freely and feel more ease in their body—on and off the mat. Whether you’re looking to find a greater range of motion for biking or hiking, increase your flexibility while aging, or simply relax, this Mobility Flow offers a supportive environment to cultivate a greater sense of body awareness and relaxation. All levels welcome.

Come as you are. Leave feeling better!

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Thomas, WV

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