Raja Yoga and Meditation Center

Our special online course THE COMPLETE PRACTICE begins on Sunday. Learn the basics of seated meditation, and a great Asana routine to use as preparation. We are... in the darkest moments of the pandemic and the winter, do something nourishing for yourself. Sign up now! [email protected] See more

Have you ever wondered how movement and meditation inform each other? Is one of your goals this year to start or improve your meditation practice? If yes, then ...join us for... The Complete Practice: Mindful Movement and Seated Meditation A Three Week Livestream Course: Sundays Jan 17th, 24th, and 31st 10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. We believe that the practices of physical yoga and seated meditation were meant to go hand-in-hand. Asana and meditation inform each other; yoga postures can prepare the body and mind for meditation, while meditation can infuse a new level of mindfulness onto your mat. Join two top instructors in their areas of expertise for this unique series. Whether you predominantly practice asana or meditation, consider yourself beginner or advanced, this series will inspire you and add something significant to your practice. In this course you will learn: 1. How to practice asana in a way that better prepares you for stillness. 2. How to use the breath to increase your mindfulness in poses. 3. How to develop an upright seated meditation posture that is comfortable and right for your body. 4. How diaphragmatic breathing can reduce stress, and greatly improve your meditation. 5. How to select a meditation technique which is suited to the particular needs of your mind, at this moment. You will leave with a more holistic approach to your yoga practice, and an improved ability to live your yoga in daily life. We will practice asana with Alex for the first hour, take a small break, and then focus on meditation fundamentals with Wes. To Sign Up Email Alex or Wes: [email protected] [email protected] Investment: $120 $30 is non-refundable Refunds at discretion of the instructors, or credit for future classes. Payment: Venmo @AlexHolmesYoga1 * Leave a note "For Complete Practice". You will receive a confirmation email and Zoom link a week before we begin and again on the day of.

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL ONE MORE WEEK! The Complete Practice: Mindful Movement and Seated Meditation... A Three Week Livestream Course With Alex Holmes and Wes Tudor Sundays Jan 17th, 24th, 31st 10:00 - 12:00 p.m. $120 or $99 Early Bird (before Dec 24) We believe that the practices of physical yoga and seated meditation were meant to go hand-in-hand. Asana and meditation inform each other; yoga postures can prepare the body and mind for meditation, while meditation can infuse a new level of mindfulness onto your mat. Join two top instructors in their areas of expertise for this unique series. Whether you predominantly practice asana or meditation, consider yourself beginner or advanced, this series will inspire you and add something significant to your practice. In this course you will learn: 1. How to practice asana in a way that better prepares you for stillness. 2. How to use the breath to increase your mindfulness in poses. 3. How to develop an upright seated meditation posture that is comfortable and right for your body. 4. How diaphragmatic breathing can reduce stress, and greatly improve your meditation. 5. How to select a meditation technique which is suited to the particular needs of your mind, at this moment. You will leave with a more holistic approach to your yoga practice, and an improved ability to live your yoga in daily life. We will practice asana with Alex for the first hour, take a small break, and then focus on meditation fundamentals with Wes. Alexandra Holmes, M.S. Certified Yoga Therapist, began teaching in 2004, and has been training yoga instructors at multiple studios for over a decade. A former professional dancer, her interest in and love for embodiment practices began in high school. Alex has a private practice where she works therapeutically with clients using evidence-based methods. She is always learning, considers herself first and foremost a student, and is committed to raising the bar for yoga students and teachers alike. www.alexholmesyoga.com Wesley Tudor, Executive Director of the Raja Yoga and Meditation Center, is a Himalayan Institute trained yoga instructor with a specialization in traditional seated meditation. He founded the Raja Yoga and Meditation Center in 2010, and was the lead instructor of their yoga teacher training program. Wes leads meditation retreats, and well as teaching private and group classes. Through his extensive teaching experience, he has developed a refined and practical approach to starting or deepening a meditation practice. www.meditationinternational.com To Sign Up Email Alex or Wes: [email protected] [email protected] $30 is non-refundable Refunds at discretion of the instructors, or credit for future classes. Payment Options: Venmo @AlexHolmesYoga1 Paypal [email protected] * Leave a note "For Complete Practice Workshop" See Less Alex Holmes Insight Timer #meditation #mindfulness #yoga Himalayan Institute

Don’t miss this special training, the first collaboration between two top Philadelphia instructors. To sign up email: [email protected]

The Complete Practice: Mindful Movement and Seated Meditation A Three Week Livestream Course With Alex Holmes and Wes Tudor... Sundays Jan 17th, 24th, 31st 10:00 - 12:00 p.m. $120 or $99 Early Bird (before Dec 9) We believe that the practices of physical yoga and seated meditation were meant to go hand-in-hand. Asana and meditation inform each other; yoga postures can prepare the body and mind for meditation, while meditation can infuse a new level of mindfulness onto your mat. Join two top instructors in their areas of expertise for this unique series. Whether you predominantly practice asana or meditation, consider yourself beginner or advanced, this series will inspire you and add something significant to your practice. In this course you will learn: 1. How to practice asana in a way that better prepares you for stillness. 2. How to use the breath to increase your mindfulness in poses. 3. How to develop an upright seated meditation posture that is comfortable and right for your body. 4. How diaphragmatic breathing can reduce stress, and greatly improve your meditation. 5. How to select a meditation technique which is suited to the particular needs of your mind, at this moment. You will leave with a more holistic approach to your yoga practice, and an improved ability to live your yoga in daily life. We will practice asana with Alex for the first hour, take a small break, and then focus on meditation fundamentals with Wes. Alexandra Holmes, M.S. Certified Yoga Therapist, began teaching in 2004, and has been training yoga instructors at multiple studios for over a decade. A former professional dancer, her interest in and love for embodiment practices began in high school. Alex has a private practice where she works therapeutically with clients using evidence-based methods. She is always learning, considers herself first and foremost a student, and is committed to raising the bar for yoga students and teachers alike. www.alexholmesyoga.com Wesley Tudor, Executive Director of the Raja Yoga and Meditation Center, is a Himalayan Institute trained yoga instructor with a specialization in traditional seated meditation. He founded the Raja Yoga and Meditation Center in 2010, and was the lead instructor of their yoga teacher training program. Wes leads meditation retreats, and well as teaching private and group classes. Through his extensive teaching experience, he has developed a refined and practical approach to starting or deepening a meditation practice. www.meditationinternational.com To Sign Up Email Alex or Wes: [email protected] [email protected] $30 is non-refundable Refunds at discretion of the instructors, or credit for future classes. Payment Options: Venmo @AlexHolmesYoga1 Paypal [email protected] * Leave a note "For Complete Practice Workshop" See Less Alex Holmes Insight Timer #meditation #mindfulness #yoga Himalayan Institute

Did you know? We are a non-profit organization, and in addition to provide a great studio which makes yoga accessible to a wider range of students, we raise funds to send yoga teachers into under-served Philadelphia Schools as well as low-income senior centers. One time a year we reach out for donations to support this work. These programs expose kids to the benefits of yoga who would otherwise not likely ever have this access or experience. They teach students how to manage their stress, which improves their performance, behavior, and the overall school environment. Please condsider making a gift today!

Did you know that you have 3 opportunities each week to join Kathy in her home {virtually, of course!} for yoga!? Tuesday 9:30-10:45am for Gentle Yoga Tuesday 6-7:15pm for Yoga Basics ... Thursday 6-7:15pm for Yoga Basics Don’t miss these opportunities to connect with your yoga community, your body, and your breath! Kathy has a gentle style that emphasizes staying present while helping you surrender to your own sense of calm and relaxation. @ Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This month Raja Yoga celebrates its 10 year anniversary!!! Over the last 10 years we have offered meditation and yoga classes- hatha, vinyasa, yin, and recovery yoga to name a few. We have had the opportunity to lead 200hr teacher trainings, meditation retreats, workshops, yoga for seniors, yoga for kids, and through our non-profit yoga outreach we’ve brought yoga to underserved populations in our community! We would not be here if not for the support of our community, ...so we want to take this opportunity to THANK YOU! A special thanks to all of our students, yoga instructors, our board of directors, donors, outreach partners, and all other community members who have supported us these last 10 years. We love you, we appreciate you, we are excited to continue to serve you! @ Philadelphia, Pennsylvania See more

This month Raja Yoga celebrates its 10 year anniversary!!! Over the last 10 years we have offered meditation and yoga classes- hatha, vinyasa, yin, and recovery yoga to name a few. We have had the opportunity to lead 200hr teacher trainings, meditation retreats, workshops, yoga for seniors, yoga for kids, and through our non-profit yoga outreach we’ve brought yoga to underserved populations in our community! We would not be here if not for the support of our community, ...so we want to take this opportunity to THANK YOU! A special thanks to all of our students, yoga instructors, our board of directors, donors, outreach partners, and all other community members who have supported us these last 10 years. We love you, we appreciate you, we are excited to continue to serve you! @ Philadelphia, Pennsylvania See more

*CLASS UPDATE* Yin Yoga Wednesdays at 9:30am with Virginia is back! In her Yin classes, Virginia seeks to awaken awareness of the divinity of the Self in each of her students, using breath, thought training and safe alignment of the body to deepen each person's practice. ... Yin yoga takes classic Hatha yoga postures and holds them...holds them...holds them! Yin emphasizes the union of the energetic and physical body. In this class, we will be modifying yin postures further to accommodate a lack of conventional supports and "props." We will emphasize more breath and meditation while in yin shapes, tracking awareness of the mind within the body. If possible, please bring a strap, old necktie, old scarf, etc., as well as firm pillows and blankets to class. Also, if available a stable, armless chair may be helpful in some poses as a substitute for blocks. Sign up & pay in MindBody then use the link on our website to join class. www.rajayogaphilly.com See more

*CLASS UPDATE* Yin Yoga Wednesdays at 9:30am with Virginia is back! In her Yin classes, Virginia seeks to awaken awareness of the divinity of the Self in each of her students, using breath, thought training and safe alignment of the body to deepen each person's practice. ... Yin yoga takes classic Hatha yoga postures and holds them...holds them...holds them! Yin emphasizes the union of the energetic and physical body. In this class, we will be modifying yin postures further to accommodate a lack of conventional supports and "props." We will emphasize more breath and meditation while in yin shapes, tracking awareness of the mind within the body. If possible, please bring a strap, old necktie, old scarf, etc., as well as firm pillows and blankets to class. Also, if available a stable, armless chair may be helpful in some poses as a substitute for blocks. Sign up & pay in MindBody then use the link on our website to join class. www.rajayogaphilly.com See more

Are you or someone you love over the age of 60 and interested in learning more about Yoga? * If so, our Senior Quest class may be right for you! This class will take place every Friday from 9:30-10:45am. In each workshop style class you will learn four yoga poses in depth; how to modify or substitute poses for injuries or limitations; relaxation techniques; and an aspect of yoga philosophy and how to apply it in your life. * Drop in rate $18, 5 class pack $75!... * Sign up & pay through MindBody, then use the link on our website to join (www.rajayogaphilly.com)! For more information or for assistance signing up, contact [email protected]. See more

Check out vinyasa yoga this Wednesday 6-7:15pm with Kristen! * Kristen guides a therapeutic, playful practice, that helps students step off their mat feeling nourished, mindful, and whole. * ...and did you know ... Kristen plays classical guitar and is a kick ass hula hooper! * Share below one fun fact about you that our teachers might not know! See more

What are you doing Sunday from 12-12:50pm?! Join us for Yoga Philosophy and Meditation. * In this philosophy focused course we will study ancient yogic texts, starting with The Bhagavad Gita (6 weeks). To prepare for this course you will need a copy of the Bhagavad Gita (Eknath Easwaren edition with the blue cover). Prior to class this Sunday we recommend that you read the first 3 chapters (but if you can’t- no worries!) * For more information check out our website www.rajayogaohilly.com or contact [email protected]!

Our next section of Fundamentals of Meditation starts this Sunday (June 14!). This is a six week rolling course and you register and pay as you would for a normal class. Class is from 9:30-11:00am every Sunday for the next 6 weeks. * In this course you will learn: 1. Diaphragmatic Breathing 2. Meditation Postures... 3. Meditation Techniques 4. Best Preparation Methods 5. Complimentary Practices 6. Practical Aids to Getting Started * If you’ve been looking for a sign to dive deeper into your meditation practice, this is it!! For more info check out our website www.rajayogaphilly.com or contact [email protected]. See more

Interested in deepening your meditation practice? We have a number of offering available! Yoga With Seated Meditation: Saturday’s 9:30-10:20am. This class is mainly for meditation practice. ... Fundamentals of Meditation: A six week course Sunday’s 9:30-11:00am. This is a comprehensive training with week one starting June 14th! This course will cover Diaphragmatic Breathing, Meditation Postures, Meditation Techniques, Best Preparation Methods, Complimentary Practices, Practical Aids to Getting Started! Philosophy and Meditation: Sundays 12:00-12:50pm, starts June 14th. First Topic: The Bhagavad Gita (6 weeks). For more information check out our website: www.rajayogaphilly.com or contact [email protected]. See more

Two opportunities to take some time out of your day to focus on yourself, your breath, and your body. Hope to see you there

Sometimes it's hard to know exactly what to say, but staying silent is not an option. We are angry, we are sad, we are committed to listening, to learning, to making and supporting real change in our community and in our country. As a yoga studio, we inherently believe in nonviolence and condemn any such action by the criminal justice system. There is no denying that racism is prevalent in our society and we strongly support exposing and vanquishing systemic racism of all kin...ds. We have always been against economic inequality and will continue to seek to serve underprivileged populations in our community. We are here to explicitly express our solidarity with the local and national protestors. We are here to support and serve all members of our community. We believe now more than ever we must come together, support one another, and uplift one another. We are here to listen. We are here to learn. We are here to serve. See more

Join Kathy today for Gentle Yoga 9:30-10:45am! * Kathy’s classes are an artful balance of asanas, pranayama, philosophy, mantra & meditation. She has a gentle style which emphasizes staying present, through the breath, while surrendering to your own sense of calm & relaxation. * Sign up in MindBody then use the link on our website to join: www.rajayogaphilly.com

Come practice Restorative Yoga with Maggie this morning, and every Thursday, at 9:30am! Did you know Maggie has two amazing cats and loves to garden! She’s been growing her house plant collection slowly over the last two years and has over 50 plants now! You might be able to catch a glimpse of Maggie’s cats or plant collection on this mornings Zoom class!