Wellness in Motion - State College Yoga Studio

Toolkit Series: Herbs for Immune Support (Virtual)
2020-11-20 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Wellness in Motion, 2541 E. College Ave, Suite 104, State College, PA, 16801, United States
Looking for ways to boost you and your family’s immune system this winter? In this class we will cover affordable and safe herbs to strengthen and support the immune system. We will cover a variety of herbs and how to use/make them such as Echinecha, Elderberry, Astragulus, Garlic. Pine, Oregano and many more!
$20 – includes herbal goodie bag that you can “porch pick up” the day of/before (must pre-register by November 18th to get goodie bag!) Click here to purchase your pass.

Mindfulness Book Club
2020-11-15 17:30 - 18:45 | Wellness in Motion, 2541 E. College Ave, Suite 104, State College, PA, 16801, United States
Are you interested in reading about mindfulness and meditation? If so, please join us! We will read one book related to mindfulness every two months and get together to have a chat about ways we can apply the teachings to our everyday lives. Spending two months on each book allows for a more relaxed reading pace and more time for integration. Read at your own pace and join into the discussion regardless of what page you are on.

Halloween Family Yoga Class (Virtual)
2020-10-31 09:00 - 09:30 | Wellness in Motion, 2541 E. College Ave, Suite 104, State College, PA, 16801, United States
We’re excited to offer this pop-up family class in celebration of Halloween! Costumes you can move in are encouraged! We’ll get creative with our poses and mindful movement! All ages welcome!
Regular class card fees apply (drop-in, 5 pass, 10 pass, or unlimited passes).

Chair Yoga
2020-10-24 08:30 - 09:45 | Wellness in Motion, 2541 E. College Ave, Suite 104, State College, PA, 16801, United States
Chair yoga offers individuals of all abilities a means of support for their practice that is available in home, school, travel and work environments. It is a gentle form of yoga that can reduce strain on joints and is a great stress relieving practice. Chair yoga offers a supportive approach to improving strength and flexibility for those with limited mobility while also supporting those seeking a deeper practice in their day to day lives.

During this workshop style class we will spend some time in community discussing what to expect before settling into our shared practice. Following relaxation we will also allow time to come back together briefly for any questions, shared experience discussion, and more.

This workshop will be led by Kathleen. Regular class cards may be used. Please pre-register at least an hour in advance so you receive the zoom link.

Tween Yoga 6-Week Series (VIRTUAL)
2020-10-20 19:15 - 20:00 | Wellness in Motion, 2541 E. College Ave, Suite 104, State College, PA, 16801, United States
Join us for a 6-week Tween Yoga series where we will Fall into Fun now that we’ve settled into the school year successfully! During this series we will practice ways of honoring our energy as the season begins to shift.

This series will run ONLINE October 20th – November 24th, Tuesday evenings from 7:15-8pm.

Cost: $60/household (If you have an existing 5 or 10 pass that you’ve been using for youth classes, and want to credit it towards this series, please reach out to Mandy.)

Mindfulness Book Club
2020-10-18 17:30 - 18:45, 2020-09-20 17:30 - 18:45 | Wellness in Motion, 2541 E. College Ave, Suite 104, State College, PA, 16801, United States
Are you interested in reading about mindfulness and meditation? If so, please join us! We will read one book related to mindfulness every two months and get together to have a chat about ways we can apply the teachings to our everyday lives. Spending two months on each book allows for a more relaxed reading pace and more time for integration. Read at your own pace and join into the discussion regardless of what page you are on.
For September and October 2020, we’ll be reading “Making a Change for Good” by Cheri Huber.

Chandra Namaskara – Full Moon Salutations
2020-10-02 20:00 - 21:00, 2020-07-05 20:15 - 21:15, 2020-06-05 20:15 - 21:15, 2020-05-06 20:00 - 21:00 | Wellness in Motion, 2541 E. College Ave, Suite 104, State College, PA, 16801, United States
Release what is no longer serving you and invite new intentions with this full moon flow. Join Toni and/or Jessica for a meditative and expansive practice making room for new energy and the renewal of intentions. It is believed that lunar energy has a revitalizing effect on the body. This hour-long mindful flow is intended to help harness that cooling energy and cultivate a fresh perspective. Class cards and drop-ins accepted.

Chair Yoga Workshop (VIRTUAL)
2020-09-19 08:30 - 09:45 | PA

Family Yoga 6-Week Series (VIRTUAL)
2020-09-03 16:15 - 16:45 | PA
Family Yoga is a time to connect through movement, breathwork and mindful moments. It’s meant to support one another in building positive tools that can be used together throughout our daily routines.
Family Yoga will include:
– movement (including partner poses!)
– breathwork (we get creative!)
– mindfulness exercises (for all ages!)
– relaxation (we know it’s a practice!)
As a fun bonus, each family will receive a goodie bag of tools for relaxation, mindfulness, breath work and busy hands. (Contact free pickup. Or, if you are non-local we’ll work with you to arrange shipping.)
Classes will take place ONLINE, Thursdays, 4:15-4:45pm from September 3 – October 8th.
Cost: $65/family. Click here to register. (If you have a previous 5 or 10 pass that you were using for youth yoga classes and you’d like to credit it towards this series, please get in touch with Mandy.)

Chandra Namaskara – Full Moon Salutations
2020-09-01 20:15 - 21:15 | Wellness in Motion, 2541 E. College Ave, Suite 104, State College, PA, 16801, United States
Release what is no longer serving you and invite new intentions with this full moon flow. Join Toni and/or Jessica for a meditative and expansive practice making room for new energy and the renewal of intentions. It is believed that lunar energy has a revitalizing effect on the body. This hour-long mindful flow is intended to help harness that cooling energy and cultivate a fresh perspective.

Tween Yoga 6-Week Series: Tools for School (VIRTUAL)
2020-09-01 19:15 - 20:00 | PA
Join us for our first 6-week Tween Yoga series where we will be focusing on Tools for School!
During this series we will practice ways of taking yoga with us into the home/school classroom or remote learning world as well as the benefits of yoga in our peer relationships, for testing support and so much more!

This series will run ONLINE September 1st – October 6th, Tuesday evenings from 7:15-8pm.

Cost: $60/household Click here to purchase your pass. (If you have an existing 5 or 10 pass that you’ve been using for youth classes, and want to credit it towards this series, please reach out to Mandy.)

Chandra Namaskara – Full Moon Salutations
2020-08-03 20:15 - 21:15 | PA

Yoga Nidra Chakra Series (Online)
2020-06-11 08:00 - 17:00, 2020-06-04 20:00 - 20:45, 2020-05-28 08:00 - 17:00, 2020-05-21 20:00 - 20:45, 2020-05-14 20:00 - 20:45 | Wellness in Motion, 2541 E. College Ave, Suite 104, State College, PA, 16801, United States
While technically a form of meditation, most people think of Yoga Nidra as deep relaxation. Yoga Nidra uses breath awareness, body scan, guided visualization and other techniques to re-wire the entire nervous system by teaching you how to do nothing. It is deeply healing. 45 minutes of Yoga Nidra is equivalent to 3 hours of sleep.
Yoga Nidra involves lying down in stillness. It is important to be comfortable, so please gather your supplies before class time. You may want to have a small pillow for under your head, a small blanket to keep you warm, or a cover for your eyes.
If you are not able to attend every week, it’s ok. Each nidra will be a stand alone experience.
May 7th, Root Chakra
May 14th, Sacral Chakra
May 21st, Solar Plexus Chakra
May 28th, Heart Chakra
June 4th, Throat Chakra
June 11th, Third Eye Chakra
June 18th, Crown Chakra
**Even if the studio is able to open to in-person classes at some point during May or June, these nidra session will stay virtual, being offered via Zoom.
Normal class card rates apply.

Youth Summer Series (Ages 4-8)
2020-06-10 09:00 - 09:30 | Wellness in Motion, 2541 E. College Ave, Suite 104, State College, PA, 16801, United States
Summer fun is on our minds with a shift to our 4-8 year old youth yoga offering! Join us in June, July and August at 9 am on Wednesday mornings for Yoga Mini Camp! We’ll meet every other Wednesday, beginning June 10th (no class the week of June 1 – 5) from 9 – 9:30am via Zoom and we’ll be infusing our flows with summer fun themes! We look forward to starting our day with you and staying active together!
Yoga Mini Camp will run on the following dates:
June 10, 24
July 8, 22
August 5, 19
* Our usually weekly class offering will resume the week on September 3rd aligning with Back to School.
The cost for classes will be $60/series/FAMILY
Click here to purchase your pass and we’ll automatically sign you up for each of the 6 classes.

Mindfulness Book Club
2020-05-31 17:30 - 18:45 | Wellness in Motion, 2541 E. College Ave, Suite 104, State College, PA, 16801, United States
This is a free event for all. Even if you have never been to Wellness in Motion before, come and join us!
This year’s intention for Mindfulness Book Club is to read 4 books, over 8 months affording us more opportunity for community discussion, integration and related activities. Book club dates areall 3rd Sundays of the month, except for the May date and we will always meet from 5:30-6:45pm.
Book for May 31 to be determined.

Online Toolkit Series: Herbal Treatments for Acute and Chronic Injuries
2020-05-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Wellness in Motion, 2541 E. College Ave, Suite 104, State College, PA, 16801, United States
Injuries happen, from slips and falls to injury from exercise/yoga to chronic conditions like tendonitis – this class with help you know how to treat them at home and how to make your own topical herbal formulas. We will also discuss exercise and activity modification.
Herbal formulations covered/discussed: Liniments, Compresses, Poultices, herbal massage oils, Internal remedies for inflammation.
We will be meeting online via ZOOM – to receive the link you much pre-register. Link will be emailed an hour before class and a handout will also be emailed to you.
Cost: $20. Purchase your pass here.

Yoga Nidra Chakra Series (Online)
2020-05-07 20:00 - 20:45 | PA

Free Distance Reiki Circle
2020-04-26 10:15 - 10:45 | PA
Join us for a Free Distance Reiki Circle via Zoom as we join together in practice. The session will begin with a guided self/treatment/Reiki meditation and continue on to a Reiki circle sending out positive energy to all who wish to receive it. All welcome, no previous experience required.
Please pre-register on the class calendar to receive the Zoom link.

Yoga Nidra – A Continuing Ed Course for Yoga Teachers ONLINE
2020-04-25 08:00 - 13:00 | Wellness in Motion, 2541 E. College Ave, Suite 104, State College, PA, 16801, United States
**Important change: Due to COVID we are taking this training online. Yoga Alliance is allowing this variance for previously scheduled trainings.**
Yes, yoga nidra is a great “yoga nap” where we rest deeply, but it is so much more. Mandy Glitzer will lead this module. Learn the science and background of yoga nidra, sleep states, and brain waves. Become familiar with the stages of yoga nidra and how movement and pranayama can lead to a deeper yoga nidra experience. We’ll explore the koshas, samskaras, and karma as they relate to yoga nidra. By the end of this weekend you will feel confident in your ability to create your own yoga nidra script to use at the end of a yoga class, or as a stand alone class.
Book (required): “Yoga Nida: The Art of Transformational Sleep” by Kamini Desai
Yoga teachers who wish to receive a certificate must:

Read the required book
Attend the full program April 25/26 and May 2/3, 2020 8am-1pm
Complete follow-up homework: Practice daily yoga nidra for one month, and journal about your experience. Write your own yoga nidra script and either 1) offer 1 yoga nidra class at Wellness in Motion which can be observed by Mandy or 2) record your yoga nidra script for Mandy’s review and feedback.

** This program is for Yoga Teachers or teacher trainees. Upon successful completion, you will receive 40 hours of CE credits with Yoga Alliance (20 contact & 20 non-contact).
Cost: $350. Reserve your space now.

Mindfulness Book Club
2020-04-19 17:30 - 18:45 | Wellness in Motion, 2541 E. College Ave, Suite 104, State College, PA, 16801, United States
This is a free event for all. Even if you have never been to Wellness in Motion before, come and join us!
This year’s intention for Mindfulness Book Club is to read 4 books, over 8 months affording us more opportunity for community discussion, integration and related activities. Book club dates are all 3rd Sundays of the month, except for the May date and we will always meet from 5:30-6:45pm.
April book: The Wisdom of Compassion.

Chandra Namaskara – Full Moon Salutations
2020-04-08 20:00 - 21:00 | Wellness in Motion, 2541 E. College Ave, Suite 104, State College, PA, 16801, United States
Release what is no longer serving you and invite new intentions with this full moon flow. Join Toni and/or Jessica for a meditative and expansive practice making room for new energy and the renewal of intentions. It is believed that lunar energy has a revitalizing effect on the body. This hour-long mindful flow is intended to help harness that cooling energy and cultivate a fresh perspective. Class cards and drop-ins are accepted.

Mantra, Meditation and Mudra Monthly Series
2020-04-03 17:15 - 18:15 | Wellness in Motion, 2541 E. College Ave, Suite 104, State College, PA, 16801, United States
Interested in meditation but not sure how to get started or looking for new tools to enhance your meditation experiences? Join us once a month for Mantra, Meditation and Mudra class – each class we will learn a new Mantra (chanting) and Mudra (hand postures/positions) to add to our meditation toolbox. These techniques help offer a point of focus for meditation which may help you be successful, in addition meditating with others can have a supportive and positive effect. Each class will consist of discussion/learning time about the new material followed by practice time and ending in quiet meditation together. All welcome. Class cards accepted.
