Laughing Dog Yoga

Powerful Peace - Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation
2023-05-06 13:00 - 16:00 UTC | Laughing Dog Yoga, 159 Linden St #1, Wellesley, MA, 02482, United States
with Cory Halaby
MAKE MINDFULNESS PRACTICE YOUR OWN

Join Us In Studio or Online (on Zoom)
Sat. 5/6
Time: 1-4 pm
Cost – $70 Buy Now – click and scroll down
Join Cory for this 3 hour introduction to mindfulness meditation practice. This will be both In Person and on Zoom. The workshop will be recorded. All participants will receive the recording with access for 30 days. If you can’t attend live, sign up anyway and we will send you the workshop recordings. If you are attending live, the recordings will be a great review.
Mindfulness meditation offers countless benefits for your health, your mind, and your overall well-being. Many of us wish to adopt a regular mindfulness practice, but struggle to find time and get overwhelmed with options (there are over 100,000 guided meditations on the Insight Timer app alone!).
This workshop introduces practices like mindfulness of thought, body scan, Metta (or lovingkindness), self-compassion, and mindful walking. Take this opportunity to learn foundational skills and ask questions, so you can build and sustain a meditation practice you love with confidence.
For those who already have a meditation practice, this weekend workshop is a wonderful way to get some guidance to refine your practice.
Cory Halaby is a Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher, a Master Certified Life Coach, and E-RYT 200 Yoga Instructor. Her Within Life Coaching Wolf Pack supports women who seek to enrich their lives and change the world through heart-centered leadership. Cory offers classes, workshops, retreats, group and individual coaching, as well as mindfulness consulting for schools and businesses.
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Poetry In Motion Yoga Workshop
2023-06-15 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Laughing Dog Yoga, 159 Linden St #1, Wellesley, MA, 02482, United States
w/ Jenny Schneider & Cory Halaby
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Join Cory and Jenny for a Summer Workshop exploring the connection between poetry and yoga.
Flow through mindful (dare we say poetic?) gentle yoga sequences interwoven with poems that move us.
Class will close with a blissful relaxation, leaving you calm and inspired.
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Yoga for Happiness: Awaken Your Potential for Unlimited Joy w/ Todd Norian
2023-09-24 10:30 - 15:30 UTC | In Studio Only
LEARN HOW TO LET GO ~ RECONNECT WITH YOUR HIGHEST SELF ~ INTEGRATE YOUR BODY, MIND AND HEART ~ OPEN TO YOUR UNLIMITED POTENTIAL FOR JOY ~ SHINE YOUR LIGHT OUT INTO THE WORLD WITH RENEWED ENTHUSIASM!

Live – In-Person ONE DAY Workshop (In Studio Only)

Only $120 ~ $100 if paid in full by Sept 13 – Space Limited so Sign Up Soon
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This is a ONE DAY Workshop and includes two classes w/ a one hour lunch break
Sunday Morning:
10:30a-12:30p ~ Happiness as Vast as the Sky: Alignment for Body, Mind, and Heart: An Introduction to Ashaya Yoga
​Sunday Afternoon:
1:30-3:30p ~ Yoga Nidra (Yogic Sleep): Yoga for Self-Nourishment and Rejuvenation
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4 CEU’s available for yoga teachers through Yoga Alliance.
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Yoga for Happiness is for YOU if you desire to…
~ Quiet your mind and cultivate inner peace through meditation, relaxation, and Yoga Nidra.
~ Build inner strength, balance, and flexibility with alignment-based, therapeutic asana.
~ Practice within a supportive community of other heart followers.
~ Align your body, mind, and heart with the five elements.
~ Explore empowering and uplifting Tantric philosophy.
~ Receive expert hands-on adjustments.
~ Enjoy Todd’s music and chanting.
​“By the end of this workshop, you’ll tap into the infinite source of happiness where every cell vibrates in harmony with the highest joy!”
​Todd Norian is the founder of Ashaya Yoga. He has been teaching yoga and offering yoga teacher trainings for decades. He is an exceptional teacher and has taught many workshops at LDY throughout the years. He is back by popular demand and we love him. He is also an internationally acclaimed author and musician.

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Cultivating Radiance Within w/ Michelle Lepore & Cory Halaby
2023-10-08 14:00 - 16:00 UTC
In-Person / In Studio ONLY
Cost – $45

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Learn to operate from your highest self through breath, movement and meditation. We know that things run more smoothly when we can stay calm, listen to our inner wisdom, and engage with the day’s tasks with confidence and care. We all have that peaceful, powerful, natural radiance within us. And… we all have room for improvement when it comes to living from that “highest self” as often as possible.
This workshop will take you through a series of gentle yoga flows, Energy Medicine techniques, breathwork, and guided meditation crafted to make your connection with inner radiance more palpable and easier to return to again and again.
You’ll learn take-home practices you can add to your daily routine. And because your radiant self is endlessly creative, you’ll probably be inspired to make a beautiful change or two, and take some just-right next steps in your life.
Join Michelle Lepore and Cory Halaby for this unique 2 hour workshop experience at Laughing Dog.
Cory Halaby is a Master Certified Life Coach, E-RYT 200 Yoga Instructor, and Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher. Her Within Life Coaching Wolf Pack supports women who seek to enrich their lives and change the world through heart-centered leadership. Cory offers classes, workshops, retreats, group and individual coaching, as well as mindfulness consulting for schools and businesses.
Michelle Lepore is an energy and shamanic healing practitioner, RYT 200 yoga instructor whose teaching merges Vinyasa, Kundalini, breath practices and meditation. She’s a Usui Reiki III and Healing Touch II practitioner and has an End of Life Dula certification. Michelle’s passion is offering healing and teaching practices to transform constraints to expansiveness, connection to truth and deep purpose.

Yoga for Parkinson's, MS & Dystonia (4-wks)
2023-10-18 13:15 - 2023-11-08 14:15 UTC | In Studio
with Jennifer Cooper
RESUMES IN OCTOBER
4 Wednesday’s – starts 10/18 through 11/8 – email info@ldyoga.com for details
1:15-2:15pm
$100

Studies show that people with PD benefit from exercise to improve strength, flexibility, mobility, balance, overall fitness and quality of life.
This 4-week yoga series with Jennifer Cooper is specifically designed for those with Parkinson’s, MS and Dystonia. Jennifer teaches a variety of yoga poses, including standing, reclined and balancing poses. She will show a variety of options so students can choose what works for them. Her cues and encouragement, along with props – including chairs, ballet barres, blocks, blankets, bolsters and straps – will allow every participant to practice yoga successfully in a safe and secure way.
The 4-week series is designed to progress as appropriate. Strengthening, stretching, stability and mobility exercises, balancing, crossing the body’s midline, breathing exercises to improve lung capacity, face exercises to combat facial masking, are all part of class.
No yoga experience required to take this series.
“My yoga practice with Jennifer has been wonderful. For someone with Parkinson’s Disease, the challenges have always been both physical and psychological. I’ve not only seen changes in my comfort level and range of motion with this practice but with my confidence, as well.” – Private Client
Jennifer Cooper, E-RYT 200 has been teaching Yoga for 15 years and completed Yoga for PD & Other Movement Disorders Teacher Training in the fall of 2021with Renée Le Verrier, yoga teacher and trainer, who lives with PD. The training gave Jennifer the knowledge and experience to work with limitations and abilities specific to movement disorders. She has been teaching Yoga for PD & MS privately for more than a year. Her classes are lighthearted, humorous and always empowering. Students will discover their unique abilities and build confidence as they work into their own version of each pose. Jennifer believes yoga is for everyone. Join her and believe it too.

Winter Solstice Celebration & Fundraiser - In Studio & on Zoom
2023-12-21 18:30 - 21:00 UTC | In Studio & on Zoom, Link will be provided when you register.
Thurs. 12/21, join us for a Winter Solstice Celebration / Fundraiser. It is hard to believe that we have not had a community event since Covid. So, we are excited to come together for an LDY party to celebrate the holiday season and THANK YOU for all your support and dedication in 2023. We are also excited to combine this with a fundraiser to support Marissa’s son – Elijah Farrell – in fulfilling his dreams in representing the USA in the Eurosport Basketball Tournament in Barcelona, Spain. Elijah has been part of the LDY community his entire life and we are delighted to show him some love. (see Elijah’s and Marissa’s messages below).
Time: 6:30-9p
6:30-7p – Stop by (even if you can’t stay for the yoga class) to say hi and join our celebration – enter raffles for some great prizes, enjoy some tasty treats and teas
7p – Yoga w/ some of our great LDY teachers – 108 minutes of a winter solstice practice – with some great yoga, deep breaths, meditation and a long peaceful relaxation / savasana. This practice is for everyone and the intention is to come together and have fun.
After Yoga – Celebrate the season and Elijah with some tea and treats – raffle winners announced
There is both an In STUDIO & on ZOOM option for the yoga class
In Studio option is limited to 25 – so register early to reserve your spot!
For those who can’t make it live – join us on Zoom!
To Register – Go to schedule-page and click Thursday 12/21 on the Monthly Calendar and Sign up – you will see 2 options 1. In STUDIO 2. on ZOOM – make sure to choose the option you want – cost for class $30 / all proceeds go to the fundraiser
If you can’t make it to the LDY yoga class and want to support Elijah – Donate Here
Video Message from Elijah: Click Here
Message from Marissa:
“I am really happy and excited to share some incredible news about my son which came about over the summer. Elijah Farrell, a Natick High School junior, has dedicated his life to basketball since he was 10 years old. He has played all 4 seasons for at least 3 years including Natick High School, CYO, and Team New England AAU. Prior to that, including during the pandemic years, he played at least 2 seasons every year since he was 10 years old. He is as disciplined an athlete any coach could want. Before he even arrives at Natick High School each day, he has done a 75 minute workout at the local gym starting at 5:00am, and 12 hours later will be there again for a 2-4 hour workout and practice each night. This is 7 days a week. Some version of this workout started in the 8th grade when he would go for a run carrying a flood light to his middle school so he could put up shots in the dark! As his mom, I calmed my nerves about this so he could stay on top of his game. He is dialed in with diet and sleep and keeps his grades on point as well. I am happy to report all this hard work has paid off.
In August we got a call that Elijah was nominated by a coach for a position to represent the USA overseas in a Euro Youth tournament in Spain. After vetting him for the summer, and interviewing us as a family, he secured his position (one of only 10 kids going from the USA in his age division) and so will be competing in June in Barcelona for PhD Hoops Basketball USA.
I’m really excited and proud of him for achieving this as one of his long-term goals was to play overseas since he was young. We as a family are really happy to see his efforts paying off. This trip will put him in front of both national and international coaches most likely affecting Elijah’s hopes to play in college where he intends to study exercise physiology, or something similar, as he wants to be a coach one day.
Thanks for your support and assistance helping us making this dream come true!”

Access Consciousness® Bars Practitioner Class
2024-03-15 12:30 - 19:00 UTC | Laughing Dog Yoga, 159 Linden St #1, Wellesley, MA, 02482, United States
facilitated by
Charlie Verge (Access Bars Facilitator & Certified Facilitator) & Jennifer Harvey (Access Bars Facilitator)
To Register: scroll down to “Details & Venue” below and click the “Website” link! Once you sign up we will send you logistics and payment info.
Are you struggling with stress, anxiety, mood fluctuations, brain fog, lack of sleep, low energy or know those who are?
If so, welcome to the most relaxing, de-stressing, well-being technique you have probably never heard of – Access Bars®.
Access Consciousness® is a set of life-changing techniques, tools and processes designed to empower you to receive and create the life you desire. Access Bars® is the core class in AC (there are many) and helps facilitate greater access to a sense of peace, ease and space to be YOU.
Access Bars® is a gentle hands-on technique that quiets the mind and opens awareness/consciousness to new possibilities. The Bars are 32 points on your head that when gently touched release the electromagnetic charge of limiting, judgmental thoughts, feelings, and emotions we carry inside. When getting our “Bars Run” that which keeps us feeling stuck and not able to receive, is released.
There’s a peace and relaxation possible for everyone in the world, and in receiving the simple process called Access Bars, this peace can occur with ease. Best of all, it’s not hard to learn Access Bars®.
In this 1-day Access Bars® class you will learn the technique and become a practitioner in Access Bars®. During the day you will gift 2 AB sessions and receive 2 sessions. You will also learn other Access Consciousness tools to further enhance all aspects of your life.
Once you receive your Certificate of Completion you can give AB sessions to family, friends, clients – really anyone who would like a session.
So join us, relax, and discover what is possible with Access Consciousness and Bars.
To Register: scroll down to “Details & Venue” below and click the “Website” link! Once you sign up we will send you logistics and payment info.
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If you can’t attend the class or would prefer to just receive a private Access Bars® Session – contact Jennifer at info@ldyoga.com – and we can schedule an appointment
Testimonials ~
My experience with access consciousness bars has been profound. After one session with Jennifer I gained insight into an emotional holding habit that I had accepted and that was causing me pain. I have begun to release this pattern resulting in far less suffering for myself. I have had only had 3 sessions so far but each time I have experienced a similar release. The process has brought me great clarity and a way of thinking that has been very quickly helpful in my life. I look forward to doing more sessions and possibly a training in the access consciousness program. ~ RM
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I received 4 Access Bars treatments from Jennifer over the weeks following my experience with acute Covid where I was left with terrible headaches and brain fog for 6 additional weeks post the acute sickness. Each session with Jennifer was incredibly settling to my system and would give me reprieve from the headache and dis-ease in my body. I would feel the calm effect for a few days after each session. Sessions were easy, fully dressed and without discomfort. ~ MF

Creating Art Thru Nia & Collage
2024-05-19 13:30 - 16:00 UTC | In Studio
with Robyn Maltz & Diane Firtell
In Person / In Studio ONLY
Time: 1:30-4p
Cost: $65 – includes materials

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As we live our lives we create experiences and opportunities to help us wake up to our true selves. In this workshop we will focus on CREATIVITY, defined as the process of bringing into existence something new.
“There is a vitality, a life force, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and because there is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique, and if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium, and be lost. The world will not have it. It is not your business to determine how good it is, not how it compares with other expression. It is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly, to keep the channel open.” Martha Graham
We will begin with an Nia class taught by Robyn Maltz, Black Belt Nia teacher. Nia is an inspiring dance class that focusses on body awareness and the art of creating sensation. It draws from the energies of the dance arts, martial arts and healing arts. After Nia, we will build on your creative inspiration with a collage class taught by Diane Firtell, well known artist from the Berkshires and Nia Black Belt.

Partner Stretching & Thai Yoga Massage - Healing Touch w/ Daniel Orlansky
2024-05-31 18:30 - 21:00 UTC | Laughing Dog Yoga, 159 Linden St #1, Wellesley, MA, 02482, United States
Cost: $75 / 2 people or $38 / 1 person
To Sign Up ~ Buy Now click and scroll down – choose either $75 / 2 people or $38 / 1 person – If signing up for 2 people only one has to sign up. If signing up solo – we will pair you with another participant once you arrive.
With partner stretching and Thai Yoga Massage, we will open blocked areas in the body, bringing harmony, lightness and joy to our being.
Partner stretching draws on a modern stretching technique called PNF/resistance stretching, while Thai Yoga Massage involves gentle stretches and movement.
This is an unbeatable combination, which reduces muscle tension, increases flexibility, enhances circulation, helps alleviate lower back pain, and improves balance and coordination. In the end you will feel more relaxed and energized, guaranteed!
When the body flows like running water, it is always renewed, always fresh. This is true freedom.

200 hr Yoga Teacher Training ~ at Boston University
2024-09-09 18:00 - 2025-04-30 21:00 UTC | Boston University
with Daniel Orlansky, Jennifer Harvey, Andrea Fotopoulos, Chip Hartranft, and special guest trainers
NEXT TRAINING STARTS SEPT. 2024 – we are currently offering the Yoga Teacher Training through Boston University – for info contact Daniel at: orlansky@mac.com
You can also apply here – Apply now
The discriminating yogi and yogini will be impressed by this extraordinary yoga teacher training….. Extremely well organized, magnificently yet compassionately taught, with first-rate guest teachers, this program manages to convey great joy, wisdom, and energy to its participants. ~ Barbara F, Arlington, MA
This intellectually rigorous, well-thought-out and balanced training offers substantial exposure to slow flow vinyasa, intensive attention to asana alignment, pranayama breath work and chanting. The training group is small enough for individual attention and big enough to create a sustained community. The lead teachers and guest presenters care deeply and bring decades of experience. The teaching is flexible and creative. This training promises to make you fall in love with yoga and deepen your respect for yourself and the earth. ~ Becky T, Boston, MA
Through the Yoga of Energy Flow training, I have become grounded both physically and mentally. Most importantly, I have learned to breath deeper, on and off the mat. With a unique blend of styles including Vinyasa, Iyengar, Kundalini, Kali Ray, and Meridian, I now feel prepared to teach a wide range of classes. Thank you for an incredible 10 months. I am excited for what my future in Yoga will bring. ~ Renne A, Andover, MA
The Yoga of Energy Flow Teacher Training is vinyasa flow yoga in which breath, movement and asana are combined with physical and energetic alignments to create a transformational practice. • Students will leave this training fully prepared to teach vinyasa style yoga classes and will have a comprehensive understanding of yoga asana, pranayama, anatomy of yoga, hands-on assists, shiatsu/thai bodywork, yogic philosophy, mudras and meditation techniques. • We pride ourselves on having a passionate, experienced and caring staff, dedicated to the yogic values of self growth and peace. • This 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training is approved by the Yoga Alliance of America. Graduates are qualified to register with Yoga Alliance as RYT 200, (Registered Yoga Teacher at the 200-Hour level), and use those credentials.
YOUR INSTRUCTORS
Daniel Orlansky has been a yoga teacher for since 1992. He conducts workshops and 200 and 500-hour yoga teacher certifications in America and Europe, and is the director of Boston University’s first yoga teacher training. Certified in Jnana Yoga, Kali Ray TriYoga and Kundalini Yoga, he is the originator of Meridian Yoga. He holds a masters degree in Expressive Art Therapy/Dance Therapy from Lesley University, has been a visiting lecturer in movement studies at Tufts University, and teaches in many locations, including the Kripalu Center and the Omega Institute, where he has been core yoga faculty for 14 years.
Jennifer Harvey has been sharing her love of yoga for over 20 years. In her classes, she provide a space for self-discovery, where students can connect to the voice of their hearts, the optimal strength and suppleness of their bodies, the gift of life and the creativity of the moment. Prior to opening Laughing Dog Yoga, Jen was a full time body/mind psychotherapist. Currently she is a facilitator for TIMBo (trauma-informed mind/body) program, and part of a team that offers trainings and workshops nationally and internationally.
Andrea Fotopoulos has been practicing asana since 1996 and teaching since 2004. Known for her skill, clarity and authenticity, Andrea’s teaching style is a blend of functional alignment, dynamic movement and inspiration that creates a bridge between the hard work on the mat and off.
Chip Hartranft’s work bridges the traditions of yoga and Buddhism. He is the founding director of The Arlington Center, uniting yoga and dharma practice, and has taught an integration of yoga movement and meditation in the Boston area since 1978.
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Yoga for Radical Affirmation w/ Todd Norian
2024-09-22 10:30 - 16:30 UTC | In Studio Only
Awaken Your Radiant Heart, Peaceful Mind and Vibrant Body!
This is a ONE DAY Workshop and includes two classes w/ a one hour lunch break –
Sign up for the Whole Day or Just One Class

Sunday Morning: 10:30a-1p ~
Yoga class for a Radiant Heart & Vibrant Body ~ Practice includes standing poses, hip openers, shoulder openers, backbends, partner work, mantra chanting, journal writing, and group sharing.
​Sunday Afternoon: 2-4:30p ~
Yoga for a Peaceful Mind ~ Practice includes hip openers, leg stretches, twists, mantra chanting, pranayama, meditation, Yoga Nidra, journal writing, and group sharing.
Both Classes – $155
Morning Class ONLY – $90
Afternoon Class ONLY – $90
To Register – http://ashayayoga.com/wellesley
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CEU’s available for yoga teachers through Yoga Alliance ~ 5 hrs for Whole Day
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Affirm you life ~
~ Release the veils of conditioning
~ Take your yoga practice to whole new depths
~ Tap Into a Higher Vibration of Stillness & Joy
~ Feel strong, confident, peaceful and openhearted
~ Tap into the infinite source of wisdom and healing within
~ Integrate your body, mind and heart through powerful yogic practices
~ Receive expert hands-on adjustments.
~ Enjoy Todd’s music and chanting.
​Todd Norian is the founder of Ashaya Yoga. He has been teaching yoga and offering yoga teacher trainings for decades. He is an exceptional teacher and has taught many workshops at LDY throughout the years. He is back by popular demand and we love him. He is also an internationally acclaimed author and musician.

To Register – http://ashayayoga.com/wellesley

5-Day Workshop at Kripalu Center ~ Becoming Whole thru Radical Self-Acceptance w/ Sue Jones & Jen Harvey
2025-01-26 19:00 - 2025-01-31 12:00 UTC | Kripalu Cener for Yoga & Health, 57 Interlaken Rd, Stockbridge, 01262, United States
Join us for this healing & empowering 5-Day workshop at Kripalu Center, a tranquil and beautiful retreat center located in the Berkshires. The dates are Sunday evening 1/26 through Friday morning 1/31.
“This work is a truly original perspective that harmoniously blends ancient and modern theories from the worlds of yoga, somatic processing, and psychological development.”
— Nan Herron, MD
Do scars from your past keep you from being your best self? Are you ready to fix what feels broken in you? Join somatic healer, trauma expert, and author of the award-winning book There is Nothing to Fix Suzanne Jones for a five-day transformational journey on the Kripalu campus.
Through gentle yoga, guided meditation, in-depth group discussion, and more, learn how to

Free yourself from trauma to find acceptance and connection
Overcome psychological torment and allow your transformation
Prepare yourself for supported, safe, and empowered healing.

Suzanne’s theories on survival adaptation and emotional anatomy will allow you to go on a journey of self-discovery and find your way back to your authentic self.
Note This program is for women only.
This Program (based on TIMBo – Trauma-Informed MindBody program) is designed for women and strategically addresses the effects of stress & trauma on the body and mind. Through guided discussion, reflection, relaxing yoga and guided meditation, participants learn key practices for better health, resilience and well-being.
You will gain tools to balance your nervous system, manage chronic stress and cultivate self awareness & compassion.
“An incredibly powerful workshop sharing straightforward ways to be with our most uncomfortable feelings. The workshop provides a safe space to be vulnerable and bond with amazing women.” Workshop participant at Omega Institute, October 2021
“My experience was priceless. From the moment I stepped out of my car until the moment I left brought grounding, structure, insights, healing, nurturing, shifting, community and HOPE. Thank you Sue and Jen for allowing me a safe place to regain myself again.” Workshop participant at Omega Institute, October 2021
“In a moment of serious crisis and by the grace of the universe, I found Sue Jones and the TIMBo approach.If you’re on the fence, please go. You won’t regret it!” Workshop participant at Kripalu Institute, March 2022
Sue Jones is the founder of TIMBo and Award winning author of There is Nothing to Fix. She is a leading voice on the subject of mind-body practices for addressing trauma, self regulation and empowerment and has trained thousands in the TIMBo methodology.
Jennifer Harvey is a TIMBo facilitator and trainer and has co-led many trainings both locally and internationally.
For Details & to Sign Up ~ Kripalu

Gentle Yoga & Sound Bath w/ Jennifer C. & Kat Suwalski
2025-02-07 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | In Studio & on Zoom, Link will be provided when you register.
Monthly Gentle Yoga & Sound Bath is held the 1st or 2nd Friday of every month
On Friday, 4/4 ~ Jennifer will be joined by Kat Suwalski who plays the crystal bowls to bring soothing sound vibration to our whole being
There is both an In STUDIO & on ZOOM option
Date: 4/4/25
Time: 6-7:30p
To Register – Go to schedule-page and click Friday, 4/4/25 on the Monthly Calendar and Sign up – you will see 2 options 1. In Studio 2. on Zoom – make sure to choose the option you want –
Guests ~
4/4/25 – Kat Suwalski who plays crystal bowls
Indulge in 45 minutes of gentle yoga w/ Jennifer followed by 45 minutes of a soothing sound bath with special guests each month. Experience deep relaxation with yoga and the healing vibration of sound.If you have never experienced a Sound Bath – you are in for a treat. Our guests will play a variety of singing bowls (ie. tibetan or crystal) and chimes to create a sound vibration that fills the room and reverberates through you – so you are bathed in sound waves. It is very meditative experience and some say can bring a release of tension and a deep sense of calm. You will be immersed in peace.

Online TIMBo 1.0 Program (9 Weeks) on Zoom
2025-03-30 11:00 - 2025-05-25 12:30 UTC | Online Zoom, Link will be provided when you register.
with Sue Jones & Jennifer Harvey
Dates: Nine Sundays – 3/23- 5/18 – time: 11a-12:30p
Cost: $350.00 / 30% off for first time participants – $245
To Register: https://www.suejonesempowerment.com/
As we enter this time of rapid change, you may have noticed that you are feeling overwhelmed, possibly more stressed, anxious or depressed. You may be doing fine, yet also feeling that life is moving so fast you haven’t had time to reflect, take time for yourself and find the support you need. If so, this 9-wk ONLINE TIMBo 1.0 program is for you.
The 9-wk Trauma-Informed Mind/Body Program (TIMBo) is simple, accessible, transformational and universal.
It is designed for women and strategically and empathically addresses the effects of stress and trauma on the body and mind. Through guided discussion, reflection, yoga and meditation, participants learn key practices for better health, resilience and well-being. You will gain tools to balance your nervous system, manage chronic stress and cultivate self-awareness and compassion.
Join us for this healing and empowering program. Space is limited to 14 – so sign up soon. If you know others who could benefit – spread the word.
Sue is the founder of TIMBo. She is a leading voice on the subject of mind-body practices for addressing trauma, self-regulation, and empowerment and Award winning author of There is Nothing to Fix. She has trained, and inspired thousands of women who have taken her method into their work as social workers, psychologists, yoga teachers, advocates, medical providers, teachers, mothers, and community leaders. She also consults organizations and agencies in the TIMBo methodology. Her work has spanned the globe, empowering people across the U.S., Haiti, Iran, Kenya, and in 2020 Rwanda.
Jennifer, owner of Laughing Dog Yoga, is a TIMBo facilitator and trainer. She has been facilitating TIMBo since 2012 and has also facilitated and trained many groups both locally and internationally.
They have both done many TIMBo programs online. It’s a great format for this type of program and makes it accessible to women around the world.
To Register: https://www.suejonesempowerment.com/

Cultivating Self Kindness & the Seeds of Desire w/ Robyn Maltz & Maria Skinner
2025-04-06 10:30 - 23:45 UTC | In Studio Only
Please join Maria and Robyn for this timely workshop.
Date: 4/6/25
Time: 10:30-11:45a
To Register – Go to schedule-page ~ click Friday, 4/6/25 on the Monthly Calendar and Sign up
Cost ~ Donation – you will be able to register for free and pay what you want at the door
When times are stressful, it is sometimes difficult to remember to be kind to ourselves as we live our lives. Self Kindness provides the foundation for presence and an open heart. When we are dealing with life stress we put our desires on the back burner. Yet, keeping the flame of desire alive is crucial to survival and thriving in any situation.

Come and explore ways to embody self kindness as a coping skill and self growth practice and to cultivate the seeds of desire through meditation, journaling, gentle movement and dance.

BeSoul/Nia Dance - Seasonal Activations w/ Maria Skinner
2025-05-04 10:30 - 11:45 UTC | In Studio Only
To Register – Go to schedule-page and click May 4, 2024 on the Monthly Calendar and Sign up – $25 /drop-in or use your 10 class card – this class is In STUDIO ONLY
Join Maria Skinner, BeSoul Dancer, former Nia Trainer & Embodied Astrology Founder for our “BeSoul Dance Seasonal Activation” Series. This special class includes Nia-style choreography, embodied astrology and exploration of our own inspired movement. We will celebrate the different seasons and specific astrological influences during that time of the year.
We dance the first hour and spend the last 15 minutes in a guided meditation to further connect to our vision and our grounded sense of Self.
Maria will be teaching each season. The Winter season consists of Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces. This year we have been dancing the Fixed Signs and the one for winter is Aquarius – Mark your Calendars!
The Fixed Signs are the times when we organize and create stable growth physically, spiritually, emotionally, mentally.
Sun. May 4, 2025 – Taurus Activation ~
The Aquarius time is late April to May 22. Taurus is both a fixed and earth sign. Through music, movement and play we will bring all these qualities into our dance.
To Register – Go to schedule-page and click May 4 on the Monthly Calendar and Sign up – $25 /drop-in or use your 10 class card – this class is In STUDIO ONLY
Next Sessions:
May 4 – Taurus
Seasonal Activations w/ Maria

Gentle Yoga & Sound Bath w/ Jennifer C. & Jean Laing
2025-06-06 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | In Studio & on Zoom, Link will be provided when you register.
Both In STUDIO & REMOTE option
Date / Time: Friday, 6/6/25 – 6-7:30p
To Register – Go to schedule-page and click Friday, 5/6/25 on the Monthly Calendar and Sign up – you will see 2 options 1. In STUDIO and 2. REMOTE – make sure to choose the option you want –
Guests ~
6/6/25 – Jean Laing will be playing the Gongs that send out wave-like tones of healing vibration
Indulge in 45 minutes of gentle yoga w/ Jennifer followed by 45 minutes of a soothing sound bath with special guests each month. Experience deep relaxation with yoga and the healing vibration of sound. If you have never experienced a Sound Bath – you are in for a treat. Our guests will play a variety of musical instruments, including singing bowls (ie. tibetan or crystal), gongs, chimes or cello to create a sound vibration that fills the room and reverberates through you – so you are bathed in sound waves. It is very meditative experience and some say can bring a release of tension and a deep sense of calm. You will be immersed in peace.

Voice Colors Yoga w/ Hannah Gould
2025-08-24 11:00 - 12:15 UTC | In Studio Only
By popular demand we have added new classes – the class meets Sunday, 11-12:15p. This Summer we have one more class on 8/24. To sign up go to schedule-page and click the class date (ie. 8/24) on the Monthly Calendar and Sign up – $25 /drop-in or use your 10 class card – this class is In STUDIO ONLY

Voice Colors Yoga is a unique approach to yoga instruction developed for and with autistic yoga students!
Voice Colors Yoga unique?

Visual supports: All poses and sequences will be shown on large, clear photographs with color-coding, text and numbers.
Structure: Voice Colors Yoga classes follow a visual schedule. Classes are structured, consistent and predictable.
Community: Voice Colors Yoga classes are rooted in community. Sharing yoga is a powerful way to connect and celebrate our common humanity.

Who is this class for?
This class is open to anyone ages 16 and up including: Autistic / neurodivergent students, their friends, family members and allies.
What to expect?

A great yoga class! While the teaching approach will be visual, the yoga flows and sequences will be familiar to experienced yogis.
Diverse communication styles: AAC devices, verbal expressions and gestures will be part of the Voice Colors Yoga community experience.
All abilities and levels of experience are welcome!

Who is the instructor?
Hannah Gould has been teaching at Laughing Dog for many years, and you may know her from her flow and R + R classes. Hannah is also a highly experienced special educator who has been teaching yoga to autistic students for almost 20 years.
For more info:
Voice Colors Yoga was developed by Hannah Gould and Eve Megargel. Eve Megargel, Executive Director of Voice Colors non-profit, is an educator, a parent and a yogi who has also been part of the Laughing Dog community for many years.
To learn more about Voice Colors Yoga, please visit the website: https://www.voicecolors.org/voice-colors-yoga
For questions email Hannah directly: hannah@voicecolorsyoga.org

Gentle Yoga & Sound Bath w/ Jennifer C. & Kelly Mayes
2025-09-26 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | In Studio & on Zoom, Link will be provided when you register.
9/26/24 with Jennifer Cooper & Kelly Mayes –
Join us for our last Gentle Yoga & Sound Bath before we close. This will be a special event and we would love to have you there.
There is both an In STUDIO & on ZOOM option
Time: 6-7:30p
To Register – Go to schedule-page – then click 9/26/25 on the Monthly Calendar and Sign up – you will see 2 options 1. In Studio 2. on Zoom – make sure to choose the option you want –
Indulge in 45 minutes of gentle yoga w/ Jennifer followed by 45 minutes of a soothing sound bath with special guests each month. Experience deep relaxation with yoga and the healing vibration of sound.If you have never experienced a Sound Bath – you are in for a treat. Our guests will play a variety of singing bowls (ie. tibetan or crystal) and chimes to create a sound vibration that fills the room and reverberates through you – so you are bathed in sound waves. It is very meditative experience and some say can bring a release of tension and a deep sense of calm. You will be immersed in peace.
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Gentle Yoga & Cello Sound Bath w/ Jennifer C. & Daniel C.
2025-09-26 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | In Studio & on Zoom, Link will be provided when you register.
Monthly Gentle Yoga & Sound Bath is held the 1st or 2nd Friday of every month
On Friday, 9/26 ~ Jennifer will be joined by Cellist, Daniel Chouinard ~ this will be a Cello Sound Bath and it promises to be mysteriously beautiful and soul provoking.
In STUDIO and on ZOOM options
Time: 6-7:30p
To Register – Go to schedule-page – then click 9/26/25 on the Monthly Calendar and Sign up – you will see 2 options 1. In Studio/In Person 2. on Zoom – make sure to choose the option you want.
Indulge in 45 minutes of gentle yoga w/ Jennifer followed by 45 minutes of a soothing sound bath with special guests each month. Experience deep relaxation with yoga and the healing vibration of sound.If you have never experienced a Sound Bath – you are in for a treat. Our guests will play a variety of singing bowls (ie. tibetan or crystal), chimes and on 9/26, the cello – to create a sound vibration that fills the room and reverberates through you – so you are bathed in sound waves. It is very meditative experience and some say can bring a release of tension and a deep sense of calm. You will be immersed in peace.

Tuesday Yoga for Men w/ Mary Kaye Chryssicas - drop-ins Welcome
2025-09-30 19:15 - 20:30 UTC | In Studio Only
Join us for this GREAT series for Men. Designed for men, this class will help you de-stress, gain flexibility, strength and learn to meditate. This is an All Levels class and especially beneficial for those new to yoga and those who have stopped coming to class due to the busyness of life and want to resume a weekly practice. It is so worth it!!
TIME: Tues. 8/5 – 9/30 – 7:15-8:30p – In Studio ONLY (No Class 8/26)
This is a weekly Summer Class (not a series), so sign up in advance each week

To sign up go to schedule-page – click the specific date (ie. Tues. 8/5) and sign up – you can pay for individual classes as a drop-in – $25/class or you can buy a 10 class card – $180 (which is good for any class on the schedule and valid until 9/30/25)

BIG NEWS - Laughing Dog Closed / Stepping Stone Studios Open ~ Thank You for 23 Years
2025-12-31 00:00 - 2026-01-31 23:30 UTC | Stepping Stone Studios – 316 Washington St. Wellesley
Greetings – below is the letter I wrote to the community announcing our closure after 23 remarkable years at 151-159 Linden St. 2nd Flr, Wellesley. Please read for full details about out need to close and the opening of Stepping Stone Studios.
It is now January, 2026 and Stepping Stone Studios opened 12 weeks ago (see details in letter below). Most of the teachers from LDY are now teaching there, including me. It is a beautiful space, full of light, with great classes and fabulous teachers.
We would LOVE to have you join us as you continue your journey to great health and well being.
Go to: https://www.vagaro.com/steppingstonestudios/classes to check out the classes, teachers, create an account and sign up for classes. They are offering GREAT Studio Opening Specials – 1. Newcomer Unlimited Monthly for $65 1. Unlimited Yearly for $2000.
Thank you so much for commitment and support.
In Gratitude and Love,
Jennifer
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Greetings to the Laughing Dog Yoga Community from Jennifer
It is with much reflection and gratitude, I am writing to let you know that Laughing Dog Yoga Studio will be closing its doors on September 30, 2025.
As I sit in the studio, I am filled with a multitude of feelings and memories about the 23 remarkable years we have called 151-159 Linden St. in Wellesley our home. I want to express so much, yet don’t know where to begin or end.
I will start by saying my decision, was made with care, thought, guidance and deep trust in what is unfolding and lies ahead. It comes in part because, with the recent sale of the building where we are located, the new owners (without telling us) made an agreement with another business (the owner of the business – which is another yoga studio – is a personal friend of one of the new owners) to lease our space, making it impossible to stay, and leaving LDY without a home. Our last day is 9/30/25. That said, I have faith in my heart I can step into a new phase of my life. And as life would have it – when one door closes, another opens. More on that below after I take a moment to honor everything that Laughing Dog is and has been.
For over two decades, LDY has been my heart and soul. What started as a small studio has grown into something far greater than I ever imagined and so much more than a yoga studio. It has been a sacred space of community, connection, healing, laughter, compassion, and shared transformation.
I realize I am speaking to many who have been with us since we opened in 2002. There are also those who walked through our doors for the first time last week and then there is everyone in between. That said, the relationships built within these walls, the classes shared, the moments of stillness, tears and joy, of breathing together as we moved through our practice, have been the lifeblood of Laughing Dog. I am endlessly grateful for the community we have created and for all the love and dedication you have brought into this space. You have made the studio what it is – warm, welcoming and full of spirit.
Owning, and teaching at, LDY has been an extraordinary journey and one of the greatest privileges of my life. I have been blessed to share in your journeys and our life stories. I could never have done it without you and without our wonderful teachers. As you know, LDY has an incredible and dedicated staff who have always brought their best to their classes and provided a safe place to land. And though I can’t speak for others, I have talked with all of them, and their commitment to teaching remains as strong as ever.
As we prepare to say goodbye to Laughing Dog, I want to share about a new beginning which brings me to my earlier comment – when one door closes, another opens. Many of you know Marissa Farrell. She was the first teacher at LDY, 23 years ago, and has been a driving force in our success and longevity ever since. Her dedication, commitment, masterful teaching and support behind the scenes has been beyond measure, so when she came to me with a new vision and possibility, I listened and took it to heart. In fact, I was all in. Given that we were no longer able to stay at 151-159 Linden St, I knew the time was right to close and support the opening of a new yoga and fitness studio in Wellesley instead of trying to find a new location for Laughing Dog.
Many of you may know Stepping Stone Acupuncture and Wellness, a locally loved business, located at 316 Washington St. Wellesley – across the street from the Unitarian Church. They are expanding and opening Stepping Stone Studios for Yoga, Fitness and Being Well. The opening date is the 1st week in October, with Marissa as Director. Under her thoughtful and inspiring leadership, this will be a welcoming space for everyone, with a full schedule of great yoga, fitness, functional flow, meditation and other movement classes. I am also happy to share that many of the teachers you know and love at LDY will be teaching there, including me. Along with familiar teachers and classes, there will be new offerings, new teachers and a variety of innovative programs. Marissa has exciting plans and is creating a beautiful, new, unique home for students and teachers seeking a vital community that prioritizes and explores what is means to Be Well.
For Stepping Stone Studios details go to: https://www.steppingstonewellesley.com/studios
Also, join the Studios email list by filling out this form: https://forms.gle/4nRW3C9FpXn7kNyt8
Though we are near the end, we are not at the end. We are still open through September so please come to class. We would love to see you. If you have 5, 10 or Monthly class cards they are valid thru 9/30/25 so use them up before then since we will not be giving refunds for unused classes.
Finally on a more personal note, though I will no longer own a studio, I am thrilled to continue teaching and hope you will join me and other LDY teachers at Stepping Stone Studios. I will also be focusing on my work as a Death Doula and Grief Educator, supporting individuals and families through one of life’s most profound transitions and providing a space for all of us to open up conversations about death as a part of life. It is a path that calls to me and I am grateful to be able to explore it more fully. Stay tuned – details of upcoming programs coming soon.
I speak for all the teachers in saying thank you for being a part of this incredible journey over the years. Thank you for your presence, dedication, kindness and trust. Thank you for showing up – in all the ways that matter – and being a part of this beautiful community and thank you for being YOU.
Check back to the website and your inbox for emails throughout September, with updates, LDY memories from students and teachers and more.
With all my love and appreciation,
Jennifer and the LDYoga Team 💞 🙏
