Coming together as a community is something we highly value at Satya. While each of us leads lives across a diverse array of experiences, beliefs, and backgrounds, the practice of yoga is what unites us all, building a greater connection with ourselves, each other, and the world.  

Community Conversations is an offering where members of the Satya community – and beyond – continue the unifying practice of yoga through intentional, facilitated dialogue. Much like the physical practice of yoga asana (poses), the practice of intentional conversation is a practice of connection and awareness. As we exercise our capacity for purposeful, patient, and honest communication, we gain a greater understanding of ourselves and others, build a stronger sense of community and our common humanity, allowing us to carry compassion forward into the rest of our lives. 

Our Community Conversation theme for Summer 2026 is Righteous Defiance.

To defy injustice is to engage in a radical act of love. It is a willingness to act in accordance with what is morally salient, to fight for what you know is right even – and especially – in the face of tremendous opposition. This defiance is not simple nor is it selfish; it is a moral obligation we have to meet the moment with love and kindness and hope for a better future that we know is possible. 

Participants are encouraged to bring something to the metaphorical and literal table, should they be both willing and able. The last Thursday of every month will be an Open House for Community Conversations where Satya friends can gather to simply get to know one another and eat delicious food prepared by the community. 

Join Summer for a truly unique childbirth preparation workshop—one that feels more like a deeply connected date night than another task. With 12 years as a doula and nearly 30 years in maternity massage and yoga, I’ve refined this experience to give couples more than information—we create calm, joy, and empowerment.

In this two-hour workshop, partners will gain hands-on tools—massage techniques, comforting touch, and mindful breathwork—that reduce labor pain and stress while enhancing love and bonding. We’ll delve into the nervous system, foster connection through partner yoga, and equip you both with confidence to navigate birth as a team. What sets this apart isn’t just the skills—it’s the relief, the laughter, and the profound closeness couples leave with. Time and again, partners walk out feeling lighter, more united, and truly ready. Prepare for birth not just with knowledge, but with love, joy, and lasting connection. The essential tools that partners will become equipped with for supporting the birthing mother are applicable in every birth setting; hospital, home, and birth center.

Join Cristina for a two-hour Restorative yoga practice, accompanied by crystal singing bowls, chimes and her moon gong, Luna. In this workshop we will move through a gentle asana floor practice to prepare the body and mind for deep relaxation. Moving into the restorative practice, we will use props to set up the optimal pose for each individual. Props are provided, but students are welcome to bring their own, or an extra cozy blanket. This practice will take place in a dark room with candles and galaxy lights projected on the walls for a cosmic experience. Cristina will be offering various ways to set up in each restorative posture so that the student can tailor it to their own needs to achieve the utmost comfort. While in these relaxing postures, a sound bath will take place to cleanse and renew your body and spirit. We will close the practice with a guided visual meditation. 

We're taking a crew out to Abri Lumiere again! Join us in assisting the shelter and it’s residents! Our time will include upkeep of the shelter, with tasks such as cleaning, patching walls, painting, and lawncare.   

We can only take a small group into the shelter, so if you're planning on joining us please be sure to reserve a spot so we have a proper head count. Learn more about the opportunity and the organization at the link below, or register to join us.

Limited to 10 Volunteers

CONNECTION TO YOURSELF • CONNECTION TO OTHERS • CONNECTION TO THE WORLD AROUND YOU

Did you know that honey bees dance to communicate with one another? Join us to learn about the science and magic of these important pollinators. From the social structure of the honey and bumble to the solitary nature of wild hole-nesting bees — for whom we will build a bee hotel — bees are fascinating creatures! We’ll work creatively with bees wax to engage the senses and explore the dance of the honey bees, along with themes of communication, connection, cooperation, and kinship, through story and movement.

We will use bees as metaphor to introduce and explore mindfulness meditation concepts in a kid-friendly way. Incorporating skills of setting seeds of intentions, sharing with and understanding others, pausing to practice patience, and taking appropriate action, we'll find deeper connection with ourselves and with each other. 

Please bring a lunch and water bottle. 

Calling all tweens and middle schoolers who are settling into a new school year! Join Amber for this three-part workshop rooted in a loving kindness practice that aims to help tweens channel compassion toward themselves and others as they go back to school in the fall. During each session, we will ground with an affirmation practice, move through a short yoga sequence made just for tweens, and build community with a takeaway craft project. 

Session 1: Glow Recipe
We’ll channel loving kindness to glow from within, with the affirmation “May I be happy and healthy.” Our yoga practice will inspire self-compassion and confidence, and after we move together we’ll make a self-care craft. 

Session 2, Aug. 23: Besties 
Now that we’ve practiced self-love, we’ll begin to shine compassion out toward our besties. We’ll practice partner poses and share affirmations with one another. We’ll close our time together by making friendship crafts: one to keep, one to share.  

Session 3, Aug. 30: Squad Goals
In our last session, we’ll take all this loving kindness and really reach it out beyond ourselves and our besties. We’ll move through heart-opening poses to prepare for sharing the love, even when it’s uncomfortable. We’ll make something to share with others, reminding all of those around us that they matter and they deserve to glow from within, too.