January 2025 - Newsletter & Blog
Cedar River Yoga | JAN 1, 2025
"For last year's words belong to last year's language, and next year's words await another voice." —T.S. Eliot
Happy New Year to our wonderful community! As we see conclusion to 2024, we reflect on our truly transformative first year of operation. We are in awe of ALL the incredible people we've met & collaborated with, the informative & fun events we've hosted, all the lessons learned, and the special time, energy, & space we've shared together - - thank you for making Cedar River Yoga a truly wonderous place. Alas, with every ending a new beginning is offered, and we are so excited to continue our path of progression & growth! We have so many good things in store to share with you in the New Year! Please enjoy classes, the studio, and our many special workshops, events, sales, & offerings this month to help ring in a new year of wellness!
All our gratitude & love,
Jessica, Jessika and the entire CRY Team

THE TIME IS NOW! Join our beautiful community in one of our many convenient classes and expand your pathways to health, wellness, & mindfulness! Don't lose out on your incredible opportunity to strengthen, nourish, self care, and join an amazing supportive & inclusive community!
We have a package for everyone, class types for all, with any sort of schedule or commitment in mind (including online classes!)
NEW STUDENT WINTER SPECIALS
3 Weeks Unlimited: $39

If you are on an Introductory package, please check out our special offers to continue your yoga journey & membership below!
MEMBERSHIP SPECIALS:
Auto-Monthly Unlimited: $89
Annual (BEST DEAL) - $699
*Specials must be purchased before Intro expires; 4 month minimum commitment*
CLASS PASSES:
Single Session: $20
10 Class Pack: $175
Unlimited Practice REGULAR RATES:
One Month: $125
Gratitude Annual - $1299


SATURDAY, JANUARY 11TH: ADVANDING HATHA YOGA WITH JESSICA
Join us for a special 2 hour class! You do not have to be "advanced" to take this class. Students will be led safely in the direction of deeper, more challenging poses to explore the next level of what they are curious about or already working on in class. Come have fun and play! We will explore back bends, spinal flexions, inversions, arm balances, and more.
1:45pm - 3:45pm | $25 in advance, $30 day of

SUNDAY, JANUARY 12TH: YOGA NIDRA WITH KEVIN
Yoga Nidra, often referred to as yogic sleep, is an immensely powerful meditation technique, and one of the easiest yoga practices to develop and maintain. Rest comfortably in savasana as you connect & journey through the layers of self via guided systematic meditation, breath awareness, & mental imagery. Leave with a sense of wholeness, wonder, liberation, & a profound state of relaxation.
6:30pm | $10

Join us for a rejuvenating all-inclusive 4-day, 3-night retreat where you can rest, reset, play, and heal. Immerse yourself in nature, learn more about the extensive world of Yoga, attend lectures, practice yoga asana & breathwork daily, meditate, explore the property & island, journal, enjoy the sanctuary’s amenities like a sauna & Japanese soaking tub, eat delicious & healthy catered meals, and possibly most importantly - - reconnect with yourself.
[1/17 - 1/20 | $995]

SATURDAY, JANUARY 18TH: 4 BREATHWORK SESSIONS WITH MARY BEGINS

SUNDAY, JANUARY 26TH: ANNIVERSARY PARTY & OPEN HOUSE WITH CEDAR RIVER YOGA
SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY! What a remarkable year it’s been at Cedar River Yoga! Thank you all so much for sharing your time & special selves with us; always bringing kindness & extraordinary energy to our space. We are SO grateful! Join us for raffles, light bites, refreshments, and so much more!
Raffle ticket Entries: Easy as 1-2-3! Enter to win by leaving us a review on Google, Facebook, & MindBody and receive an entry per each review! (Already left us a review, thank you! You automatically get an entry!)
2-4PM | FREE TO ATTEND, OPEN TO ALL


Coming in February... Suji's BACK!

Featured Student: Pauline P.

Featured Artists: Kelli O'Keefe

NEW CLASSES
POWER VINYASA: MONDAYS AT 8PM
Power Vinyasa incorporates asana Flow and pairs it with a sense of play & determination! It's a full-body workout that combines cardio and strength training; a good way to burn calories! You'll move, work hard, try new things, all the while mastering skills you've been working on like stretching, strengthening, muscle engagement, endurance, sculpting, toning, & flexibility. Power Vinyasa is fast-paced & energetic style of yoga, so give yourself space & grace to do your best! Vanessa and Natalie will be alternating Monday nights! Yep! Natalie's Back! Check out all our teachers' bios here!


FOUNDATIONS OF YOGA: SUNDAYS AT 11AM
(Beginners Yoga!) Exercises & postures will be taught with functional movements for students to attempt poses. Variations & modifications for students at any level will be offered. Movements will be clearly explained with emphasis on clarity of how to move and engage your body safely & confidently.

-ZOOM CLASSES
We are currently offering select scheduled classes at 6am & 12pm to have live-streaming options so that we can be here for you at home, on vacation, or wherever you may be! Please check the MindBody schedule for class options, instructions, and other details & updates. Virtual Students will be emailed a Zoom link to join class. Please remember to mute your microphones! Please note that Zoom will be cancelled if there are no in-studio sign ups. Thank you for your patience & understanding as we maneuver these new virtual endeavors!

SCHEDULE ADDITIONS
-11am Sunday classes are back!
-6am Early Bird classes with Kayla have returned! This class times are offered on Mondays. We kindly request online registration or cancellation by 9pm the night before a 6am class, including Zoom. (Please Note: Zoom will be cancelled if there are no in-studio sign ups.) If there are no registrations, class will be canceled at 9PM the night before. This will help us serve our growing community with more precision. We appreciate your understanding & compliance!

-UPCOMING YOGA RETREATS:
Aldemarsh Sanctuary on Whidbey Island, WA in January 2025!
A Winter Wellness & Wellbeing Retreat! Join us for a rejuvenating all-inclusive 4-day, 3-night retreat where you can rest, reset, play, and heal. Immerse yourself in nature, learn more about the extensive world of Yoga, attend lectures, practice yoga asana & breathwork daily, meditate, explore the property & island, journal, enjoy the sanctuary’s Japanese soaking tub, eat delicious & healthy catered meals, and possibly most importantly - - reconnect with yourself.
[Friday, January 17th - Monday, January 20th | $995]
Patagonia, Chile in March 2025!
Only a couple lucky spots left for this incredible once-in-a-lifetime journeys! Retreat includes everything; hotel travel accommodations, wilderness bungalow, backcountry wilderness flights, meals, yoga classes, all expedition equipment & yoga gear, wonderful community, trained outdoor guides, and Jessica Winters as your host! With emphasis on adventure, yoga, hiking, white water rafting/kayaking, swimming, fishing, mountain biking, & even horse back riding! There will also be a hot tub and onsite massage therapist, with opportunities for journaling, star gazing, music, education, safety, food, fun, awe, wonder, and breathtaking beauty & imagery. No experience necessary.
Contact Jessica: wildernessyoga@icloud.com
(*Note: You are responsible for your international air travel to Chile/Puerto Montt.)

-Our library full of wisdom in the forms of rentable manuals, books, CDs, & other literature and media is at your finger tips! Please feel free to browse through our literature & media and seek knowledge. Ask us how to rent and take items home for your exploration! Two week rent time, with option to re-rent. (And enjoy our complimentary tea from our tea cart!)


-The 2nd classroom is available for rent & the available schedule is starting to fill up! We utilize this intimate space for workshops & special events, and it is now open for private lessons, 1-on-1s, trainings, & other collaborations and rentable space options! Please inquire with one of the Jess's if you have any questions, suggestions, or would like to schedule something with us.
-Please be sure to download the Mindbody app now for easy access to our software and class scheduling!

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We look forward to seeing you at the studio! If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback, please feel free to contact us anytime - we want to hear from you!
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Warmest thoughts,
The Cedar River Yoga Team
























Cedar River Yoga | JAN 1, 2025
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