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Sunday Slowdown

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Dates
Sunday 05/25/2025 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm
Sunday 06/01/2025 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm
Sunday 06/08/2025 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm
Sunday 06/15/2025 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm
Sunday 06/22/2025 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm

This spring, Elise and Matthew will share the Sunday 6:30pm time slot. Elise will teach the regular Sunday Slowdown class on April 6, April 13, and May 25 through June 22. Between April and May 18, Matthew will return for a special Restful Spring Renewal Series. (Please note that you’ll need to sign up separately for Matthew’s workshop series.) Sunday Slowdown will not be offered on the days when Matthew's series is in session.

Allow yourself to unwind, release tension, and rejuvenate both body and mind in this nurturing practice on Sunday evenings with Matthew. He will guide a serene, one-hour session of Yin Yoga and Yoga Nidra — a perfect blend of gentle movements and deep relaxation. In this restful class, you'll experience the soothing stretches of Yin Yoga, targeting the connective tissues and fostering introspection. You will then transition into the tranquil practice of Yoga Nidra, a guided meditation practice, to reach profound levels of relaxation and inner peace.



Johanna O. Olivas

Johanna Olivas is a dedicated yoga teacher, sound healing practitioner, and Reiki master, committed to bringing mindfulness and community into various settings, including workplaces and retreats. With extensive training in gentle yoga, restorative practices, and holistic approaches, she creates welcoming environments where everyone feels supported on their journey. Johanna weaves ancestral practices, including the sacred medicine of cacao, into her work as a way to cultivate connection and unity. Her mission is to empower individuals to explore their practice with care and intention. She invites you to join her on a path of self-discovery and healing, one breath at a time.

Elise Pierre

Elise Pierre is a musician and yoga teacher who has adopted a holistic approach to treating an autoimmune disease that developed following endometriosis cancer. Her practice integrates sound, holistic breath-work, movement, and mindfulness to create energy-liberating experiences. She is particularly dedicated to Sound Bath and Yoga Nidra practices. Elise enjoys working in her vegetable garden and drawing with her two daughters. She is passionate about hiking in the beautiful Shenandoah Mountains and swimming in the Mediterranean.