Laughing Dog Yoga

Pranayama, Bandha, Mudra: The Power of the Breath Online Workshop
2020-06-27 10:30 - 12:00 UTC
with Daniel Orlansky
Join Daniel for this Zoom Online Workshop and experience harmony, lightness, joy and a radiant spirit with breathing exercises and inner energy practices drawn from classical and Kundalini Yoga. Through various pranayamas we will learn how to enhance and extend the breath. We will draw upon our inner locks — or bandhas — to channel our heightened pranic energy. With mudras, such as hand gestures, we will explore ways to strengthen our mental focus.
Beginners and advanced students will receive helpful tips for an effective home practice. If most of your yoga experience so far has been asana-based studies, this workshop will round out your practice.
Please come with an empty stomach. Cost: $20

Online Workshop: If You Build It – Two Zoom Yoga Classes with Desiree Rumbaugh
2020-05-24 12:00 - 13:30 | Laughing Dog Yoga, 159 Linden St #1, Wellesley, MA, 02482, United States
with Desiree Rumbaugh
Fri. 5/22- 12-1:30 EST A Firm Foundation: Yoga for the Lower Body
Sun. 5/24 – 12-1:30 EST View From the Top: Yoga for the Upper Body
10% of All proceeds go to Rosie’s Place in Boston
Both classes will be recorded – so if you would like to take class but can’t attend Live – not to worry – sign up anyway and we will send you a video recording of the class – and it will be available for your viewing for 30 days. Just think – you could take the class every day for a month.
As a yoga practitioner, you know how valuable your practice is for maintaining your mental and physical health. A long lasting yoga practice is carefully crafted and maintained over time. As our world prepares to emerge slowly and carefully from it’s protective cocoon, we are similar to butterflies with wet wings.
In this workshop you will learn new and creative ways to examine and work with different areas of your body. All of this exploration will lead you to feeling a bit more centered and strong. We will reflect all along the way on the new vision we have for ourselves and the world around us.
Desiree Rumbaugh, co-author of Fearless After Fifty: How to Thrive with Grace, Grit and Yoga, has over 30 years experience with her own practice as well as with hundreds of students around the world. Her unquenchable curiosity leads her to continue her studies with Physical Therapists and weight trainers which evolves her teaching and stokes her creativity. Check out: www.desireerumbaugh.com
Pricing Information – includes video recording of the class:
Single Class: $20
Both Classes: $40
10% of ALL proceeds go to Rosie’s Place in Boston – on average 160 women/day – though this has significantly increased in the last 2 months) rely on Rosie’s for shelter, safety and a healthy meal. $3 provides one healthy meal.
Click on link below to sign up:

Introduction to Yoga (6 Week Series) - sign up for 11a Intro to Yoga / Basics classclass - on FaceBook Live
2020-03-17 11:00 - 2020-03-31 12:15 | Laughing Dog Yoga, 159 Linden St #1, Wellesley, MA, 02482, United States
with Andrea Fotopoulos
2 prices – $100 or $90 if sign up w/ family/friend
6 weeks $100.00

Go to:
Find us on Facebook to access the class – you don’t have to have an account on FB to join. If you have trouble seeing the video – go to left sidebar and click “Posts”.
New to Yoga or want to go back to basics? This Introductory Series is perfect for total beginners and those who want to spend more time on the basics. It provides the perfect foundation for a safe and well-rounded yoga practice in a 6 week series format. Similar to Level l, this series introduces the principles of correct alignment, breathing and meditation. Students will learn the fundamental standing poses, seated poses, twists, forward bends, backbends as well as the a practice sequence to do at home. No new drop-ins after 2nd class.
Special Offer: Sign up with a friend or family member for the 6-wk Intro. to Yoga series for a $10 savings.

Yoga for Men (8 Week Series)
2020-03-11 19:30 - 2020-04-01 20:45 | Laughing Dog Yoga, 159 Linden St #1, Wellesley, MA, 02482, United States
with Mary Kaye Chryssicas

Join us for this GREAT series for Men. It is fine to join at any time. Designed for men, this series 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! Men are welcome to attend full series or individual sessions.
If you join the class midway through the series – the cost is $20 for a drop-in or can use your 10 class card.
$130 for 8 Weeks

8-wk Yoga for Men w/ Mary Kaye Chryssicas
Next Series – Wed. 2/12/20-4/1/20 – sign up now
7:30-8:45pm

Astrological Overview for 2020
2020-01-25 14:00 | Laughing Dog Yoga, 159 Linden St #1, Wellesley, MA, 02482, United States
with Samantha Cameron
1/25/2020 2–4 pm
A Visionary 2020 ~ Welcome to this years astrological overview w/ astrologer, Samantha Cameron. This has become an annual and very popular event. She will help us envision the year ahead from an astrological perspective – both the cycles of opportunity and challenge – so we can make informed choices and respond well.
Bring calendars to mark important highlights to support you in following your visions and dreams.
If you have an astrological chart, bring it. If not, send Samantha your birth date, time and place of birth to samcatcam@gmail.com

Strength & Mobility Flow
2020-01-05 14:00 - 16:00 | Laughing Dog Yoga, 159 Linden St #1, Wellesley, MA, 02482, United States
with Hannah Gould
3 Sessions: Sun. 11/9, 12/8, 1/5/20 – 2-4p (2 Sessions left)
All Three Classes:
Class One:
Class Two:
Class Three:
Join Hannah for this fun, creative and innovative workshop series. She is offering 3 sessions, all with a different focus. (Update – those who took the 1st session (11/9) LOVED it!! We still have 2 sessions left – we recommend attending both though you can also take a single class).
Buy single classes using links at bottom or top of page or order all three!
Strength and Mobility Flow integrates movements from yoga, Animal Flow and other bodyweight exercises to create a fun and flowing practice. Each workshop will provide a balanced whole-body workout with an emphasis on a particular area of the body. These Strength and Mobility Flow workshops will leave you feeling sweaty, empowered and ready to take on the world!
• Learn techniques to effectively access the strength you already have
• Move with more efficiency and fluidity
• Gain mobility and ease in your hips and shoulders
• Confidence and comfort in strong yoga poses such as chaturanga (low plank), chair pose and crow pose.
• Have fun! Be playful and creative with a wide variety of movements and exercises that might not be part of your current practice.
Testimonial from Hannah: “Many of you in the Laughing Dog community know me best as a restorative yoga teacher. When I’m not relaxing or meditating, my favorite thing to do is to play with movement. I recently completed a training in a ground-based fitness program called Animal Flow, which invites practitioners to move like apes, crabs, scorpions and beasts and to link these movements together with graceful flowing transitions. Integrating Animal Flow into my personal yoga and movement practice has absolutely made me stronger, more flexible and more motivated to get my body moving. Strength and Mobility Flow is a mix of all my favorite ways to move, and a celebration of the amazing things our bodies can do. Come play with me!
All Three Classes:

Class One:
Class Two:
Class Three:
Please note: Strength and Mobility Flow workshops will include weight-bearing exercises on the hands and knees. These workshops are recommended for those who are comfortable in this position.

Vinyasa Yoga & Qi Gong Class: Flowing Into Wholeness
2019-05-19 12:30 - 14:00 | Laughing Dog Yoga, 159 Linden St #1, Wellesley, MA, 02482, United States
with Daniel Orlansky

When the body flows like running water, it is always renewed, always fresh. This is true freedom.
While yoga has its roots in Indian Vedic scriptures, Qi Gong grew out of the Chinese Taoist pursuit of longevity. In this workshop we will explore the Taoist concept of “effortless flow” through Qi Gong exercises, and then bring the same ease of motion into sequences from Yoga of Energy Flow, a vinyasa style. While the movements in both forms are graceful and gentle, the effects are powerful, detoxifying the body while increasing strength, flexibility, and peace of mind.
You will learn:
• Breathing exercises to enhance life energy
• Qi Gong exercises to open the meridians
• Meditative flow in yoga sequences
• Concentration techniques for mental clarity
Drop-in $20 or use of 10 class card for this class. If using card email info@ldyoga.com to sign up

This class complements the workshop ‘For Teachers: Tips for Bringing Qi Gong into Yoga Classes‘ also offered Sun. 5/19, 2:30-4:45p. Sign up for that workshop separately.

Intro to Yoga and Meditation (6 Week Series)
2019-04-30 19:15 - 2019-06-11 20:45 | Laughing Dog Yoga, 159 Linden St #1, Wellesley, MA, 02482, United States
with Fez Aswat

This introductory yoga and meditation series is perfect for beginners, those who have taken an Intro series before, those who have studied with Fez in either meditation or yoga classes and also experienced practitioners seeking to further understand yoga practice as an expression of meditation and a modality for healing.
It establishes a solid foundation in both yoga and meditation and will explore the interplay between seated meditation and postural yoga and how they support each other. As inspired by his teacher, Tom Alden, Fez will present a method that allows meditation and yoga practice to serve as a basis of experiencing insight, understanding, and well-being. Pre-registration required. No new drop-ins after 2nd week. No class 5/21.

SPECIAL OFFER: Sign up with a friend or family member for the entire 6-wk Intro. to Yoga series and the cost is $90/person. That is a $10 savings. If more friends or family join they also pay only $90/person.

Love Your Sacred Body thru Movement, Essential Oils & Positive Intention
2019-04-20 12:30 - 2019-05-11 14:30 | Laughing Dog Yoga, 159 Linden St #1, Wellesley, MA, 02482, United States
with Robyn Maltz & Jennifer Harvey

Join Jennifer and Robyn for a series of three workshops designed to help you connect to your body’s sacredness mind, body and spirit. Sign up for one or all three workshops. We recommend attending all three since they build on each other.
We will start in the ﬁrst workshop with the mind – acknowledging the inner critic and how the critic can be transformed into a loving voice. In the next workshop we will explore our body through the stories that we have told ourselves about ourselves. The intention is to create a new narrative that is loving and positive. In the last workshop we will explore forgiveness as a pathway to spiritual growth.
In all three workshops we will be moving, sharing and offering an essential oil speciﬁc to each persons emotional intention. We will also talk about how essential oils can be a powerful source of emotional support and how to use them.

Sexuality & Aging: Thriving In Your Second Spring
2019-04-12 12:30 - 14:30 | Laughing Dog Yoga, 159 Linden St #1, Wellesley, MA, 02482, United States
with Kira Hower
This two hour workshop is designed for women who want to build their sexual energy and vitality beyond menopause. We will bust tightly held myths about female sexuality and aging, and give participants a chance to look at their own current “sexual story”.
With humor, warmth, and compassion Kira will help you re-write your own personal narrative about your sexual health and wellness and guide you on an energetic, movement-based experience to set your sexual energy aglow.

Love Your Body Opening Event
2019-04-01 19:00 - 20:30 | Laughing Dog Yoga, 159 Linden St #1, Wellesley, MA, 02482, United States
with Artist Robin Okun

Join us for our Love Your Body Opening Event on Mon. April 1, 7-8:30p. We are showcasing the powerful and beautiful artwork of local artist, Robin Okun (see bio and artist statement below).
Please RSVP info@ldyoga.com 781-235-YOGA (9642) so we can get a headcount for refreshments.
This will be a chance to meet workshop/class presenters and hear what they will be offering throughout April & May. Robin O. will give a brief Artist’s Talk, that includes a somatic experience in relation to her paintings.
About Robin
Robin has devoted her life to mind body healing as a psychotherapist, movement therapist, NIA instructor, and now visual artist. Robin’s colorful paintings reflect her sensitivity to the complex issues and feelings of body image. Her work is in private collections across the United States and in nationally curated UGallery. Her work can be seen at www.robinokunstudio.com and in her Brookline studio by appointment.
Quotes from people responding to Robin’s work:
“As a woman, Robin’s paintings make me feel at home in my body.” Nikki Davis, MA,Newton, MA.
“Robin’s artwork moves my soul in a way that words cannot reach. I find myself embracing and accepting my own body more profoundly after exposure to her beautiful paintings.” Jacquelyn Ekern, MS, LPC, President, Eating Disorder Hope & Addiction Hope, Redmond, Oregon.
Artist Statement:
The female form is my recurring theme. My connection to my own body is my instrument. Color is my portal to creativity.
The figures in my paintings vary by size, gesture, color, and relationship. I intentionally make the bodies perfectly imperfect, asserting an expression of body diversity and inclusiveness.
Layers of acrylic paint and charcoal mirror the histories every body carries. These layers are often seen in the paintings and reflect the process of selectively revealing ourselves and hiding parts that feel shameful or embarrassing.
When I am moved by color or gesture there are striking shifts in the sensations of my body that activate creativity. This process surfaces only when I trust myself enough to detach from my internal critical voices. During these moments it’s as if I embody a life force bigger than myself; something beyond words or explanation.

Wireless Technology Safety
2018-11-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Laughing Dog Yoga, 159 Linden St #1, Wellesley, MA, 02482, United States
with Heidi Guiliano & Cece Doucette

Please join us for a showing of the documentary Generation Zapped followed by a seminar to learn the science, risks and solutions for using technology safely.
The U.S. National Toxicology Program has found cell phone radiation causes cancer and DNA damage – and this type of radiation runs all our wi-fi devices too. Cece Doucette has helped introduce legislation to educate and protect the public. Additionally, her school district in Ashland, MA, is the first in the nation to adopt safety measures to begin safeguarding students and staff. For over a decade Heidi Guiliano has helped to educate families, pregnant women and schools on how to protect themselves from the effects of wireless radiation.
$25 if you pre-register / $30 at the door

Nia Masterclass and MELT Workshop
2018-11-11 11:00 - 16:30 | Laughing Dog Yoga, 159 Linden St #1, Wellesley, MA, 02482, United States
with Allison Wright and Vickie Saito

Sold Out – Waitlist only
Join Al and Vickie, from Portland, OR for a wonderful day of Nia and MELT. They are teaching a 90 min. Nia Masterclass and/or a 2.5 hr introductory MELT Method workshop. The Nia class is from 11-12:30p and the MELT Workshop, 2-4:30p. Fine to attend one or both. Cost as follows: Both classes – $75, Nia only – $25, MELT only – $65.
The Nia Masterclass will be a fun, inspiring class and in the MELT workshop you’ll learn how to reduce pain, improve joint stability and calm your nervous system using MELT Method® techniques.
MELT is s simple self-care technique that works by rehydrating your connective tissue system and helping your body’s restore and repair mechanisms become dominant while you’re awake – something that normally happens during sleep.
You will learn:
• How the MELT Method can help you relieve stress, chronic pain, tension, headaches, insomnia and much more
• A variety of specialized techniques using the MELT Soft Roller and Hand /Foot Treatment balls
• How to achieve better alignment, movement, joint function and performance
• How to reduce inflammation and rebalance the regulators of your nervous system
MELT props are provided for use during workshop and are also available for purchase. If you own a MELT Soft Roller or MELT Balls, definitely bring them to the workshop!

Ayurvedic Pre-Holiday Cleanse
2018-11-01 17:30 - 2018-11-15 18:35
with Kathy Mongeau

Imagine it’s Thanksgiving and you are spending the holiday with family and friends. You are feeling healthy in body and mind, rejuvenated, energized, light, focused, calm, emotionally balanced, well rested and in charge of your own choices and well-being.
These are some of the many benefits of this Ayurveda-based pre-holiday cleanse and Fall is the perfect time to reset, reboot and restore as you start the holiday season. The Ayurvedic process includes a simple cleansing diet and powerful but simple self-care methods to enhance and fortify your immunity for the entire year – leaving you healthy and robust for the coming winter season. Kathy will also help you integrate the ancient Science of Ayurveda into your daily life.
The cleanse follows the traditional Ayurvedic cleansing protocol – 3 days of preparation, 2 days of pre-cleanse, 6 days of cleansing and 3 days of post-cleanse/reintegration.
The cleanse includes:
• personalized 45 minute Ayurvedic consult with Kathy (to be scheduled sometime between 10/25-10/31)
• a detailed step-by-step online manual
• two group meetings –
1. 11/1, 5:30-6:45pm to help prepare for the cleanse;
2. 11/15, 5:30-6:45pm for support going into the holidays

TIMBo Program (8 Weeks)
2018-10-30 19:15 - 2018-12-18 20:45 | Laughing Dog Yoga, 159 Linden St #1, Wellesley, MA, 02482, United States
with Jennifer Harvey, Keyona Aviles & Melanie Hannon

The 8-wk yogaHOPE Trauma-Responsive Innovations for Mind & Body Program (TIMBo) is simple, accessible and transformational. It is designed for women and strategically 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.

Free TIMBo Info Session Tues. 10/23, 7:15-8:30 pm
We are offering a Free info session Tues. 10/23 on the TIMBo theory, methods, and practice. Hear why this program is so effective and how it can change the way you think about yourself, your health and your ongoing happiness. Bring your questions and learn more about this powerful program. If you can’t make it but have questions – please contact Jennifer at the studio.

Ageless Grace Master Class
2018-07-13 09:30 - 11:00 | Laughing Dog Yoga, 159 Linden St #1, Wellesley, MA, 02482, United States
with Amy Podolsky

Join Amy for this fun 90 minute Ageless Grace master class. Ageless Grace® Brain Health Fitness is based on new cutting edge science of neuroplasticity.
The program is based on 21 easy-to-learn tools that stimulate the 5 areas of the brain and focus on different anti-aging techniques – ie. joint mobility, spinal flexibility, right-left brain coordination, systemic stimulation, balance, cognitive function, confidence, playfulness, etc. The movement sequences focus on healthy longevity of the body, mind, emotions & spirit and are designed to be practiced in a chair.
This class can be done by almost anyone of any age or ability. It is fun, creative and promotes the 3 R’s – ability to respond, recover and react efficiently and safely.

The Franklin Method: Full-Day Immersion
2018-06-24 10:00 - 16:45 | Laughing Dog Yoga, 159 Linden St #1, Wellesley, MA, 02482, United States
Relax Your Shoulders, Liberate Your Neck
with Damian McCann

Join Damian for this in-depth immersion into the Franklin Method – a brilliant approach to anatomical embodiment that improves the way our bodies function not just in exercise but in everyday life, creating a peaceful mind & healthy body.
The focus of this Immersion is on the Shoulders, Neck and related organs. If you experience tense shoulders, a stiff neck or you just want to learn about how the shoulders are designed to move – then this immersion is for you. Learn imagery, touch and simple movement exercises to lengthen and balance shoulder and neck musculature. Gain insight into how the shoulder developed from a four-legged support situation through brachiation into free suspension. Experience how the design of the shoulder girdle suspends it from the ribcage. Learn how to melt away tension and associated mental anxiety. Let your shoulders and neck become a place of ease and peace.
You will also learn to use Franklin balls and elastic bands to create smooth joint action. These simple and effective ball and band exercises will incorporate all you have learned, allowing you to experience what healthy shoulder movement can truly be and how to apply it to every aspect of life, including the practice or teaching of any movement technique.
By the conclusion of this Immersion you will be on your way to experiencing suspended, free and easy shoulders and the proper placement of related organs to support this freedom and ease.
Damian is a FM trainer from NYC. He is a GREAT teacher. You will learn tons & walk away w/ knowledge that you can use on a daily basis.
Damian McCann has been studying and teaching the Franklin Method for twelve years and is a member of the Franklin Method teacher training faculty. In this time he has trained extensively with founder Eric Franklin and teaches weekly classes in NYC as well as workshops in US, Canada and Europe. His journey into the somatic arts began when he went in search of an alternative to surgery for his chronic back pain, spending many years traveling and studying with those he considered to be experts in the field of Movement Science and Energy Medicine. Damian is passionate about providing tools to facilitate radical change in body and mind, resulting in a whole new experience of pleasurable, healthy, and efficient movement in everyday life. His well rounded training also includes BodyTalk, Source Point Therapy, Yuen Method, Reflexology, Tui Na, Swedish and Sports Rehab Massage, Aromatherapy, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Matrix Energetics and he is a Reiki Master.

Singing Bowls Journey
2017-07-29 19:00 - 22:00
We are delighted to welcome Bindy back to the studio for an evening of healing sound. Through the beautiful sounds of 25 alchemy crystal singing bowls each infused with a mineral, metal or gemstone, antique Tibetan & Indian bowls and other harmonious percussion instruments you will be bathed in the healing vibration of sound.
Bindy will lead us on a 90 min. soul journey to other worlds and deep spiritual levels with tones that connect your to your chakras, your guides and to the Divine. The journey begins with chanting followed by breath work to prepare for the sound bath. Through the realm of peaceful and healing sound frequencies you will open the portals of your right brain and connect to the place beyond thoughts.
Join in with these ancient vibrations, open your heart and expand. Once we open our hearts and minds the possibilities and journeys are endless.
Bindy, has intuitive gifts that bring peace and healing to the mind, body and soul. She works with people to help them live the lives they truly desire. The space she holds is full of love, compassion, empowerment and unity.

An Evening of Kirtan
2017-06-24 19:00 - 21:30
Join Kirtan Soul Revival for an evening of heartfelt, funky devotional music. They combine traditional Sanskrit mantras, original music, spirituals and music from around the world to create a unique, dynamic sound that merges funk, rock, rhythm and blues, world grooves, and chants. Will raise the roof and uplift the spirit. This promises to be a special evening!!
