As summer winds down, it’s the perfect time to return to your yoga routine.

At Spira, our upcoming workshops are designed to rejuvenate body, mind, and spirit while bringing our community together.

In this newsletter:

• Mild Flow Yoga and Sound Bath with Damithia
• Book Club & Potluck with Dora
• 200-Hour Yoga & Mindfulness Training with Dora – A transformative journey into health, well-being, and the art of yoga. Learn tools to manage stress and anxiety while exploring yoga’s traditions, history, philosophy, and anatomy.

Dates:

• Sept 19

Time:

• Fridays 6:15-7:45 pm

Price:

• $50 each
• Annual and monthly autopay members save an automatic 10% off cover price

Buy Soundbath tickets here

Unwind from the week and ease into your weekend with 90 minutes of mindful movement, deep relaxation, and soothing sound bath.

This Friday evening class is designed to release tension, reset the nervous system, and cultivate balance. We’ll begin with a gentle yet intentional flow, moving through grounding postures and slow, fluid sequences to release the stresses of the week.

The experience culminates in restorative postures and extended savasana, accompanied by the soothing vibrations of crystal singing bowls, chimes, and other healing sounds. This sound meditation will calm the mind, restore energy, and leave you feeling centered and renewed—ready to step into the weekend with ease.

✨ Perfect for all levels. Come as you are. Leave feeling lighter

No refunds on workshops - thanks for understanding

Do you wish to get to know your yoga community better?

Here is your chance through book discussion and food.

The event is free but has two requirements:

1.) You must have read/listened to the book

2.) Bring a healthy snack/meal to share

Spiritual Intelligence in Seven Steps explores the very foundation of who we are and the nature of our consciousness. It serves as a much-needed antidote to our reductionist culture, to the unchecked rise of artificial intelligence, and to the neglect of emotional depth.

If we are to live in peace and harmony—and counter the rising tide of mental illness in our culture—we must rediscover the importance of spiritual life and emotional intelligence. Vernon’s book is both a timely reminder and a guide to that rediscovery.

I first discovered Mark Vernon while studying The Divine Comedy. His podcast on the psychological and spiritual dimensions of the poem immediately drew me in—it felt like listening to a collaboration between my mindfulness lectures and Dante. Inspired by his wisdom, I spent this summer reading all of his books.

One that stood out in particular was Spiritual Intelligence in Seven Steps. The book struck me as both insightful and practical, and I knew right away that it would be the perfect choice for our next book club.

What makes Vernon’s writing so accessible is that he never assumes religious commitments from his readers. Instead, he draws on a wide range of sources and experiences. His background is equally rich—he is an author, psychotherapist, and contributor to BBC Radio, and he previously served as an Anglican priest.

Remarkably, Vernon manages to distill such breadth of wisdom into just 213 pages. So I know we can all read this book! :-)

This workshop is FREE, but you must preregister!

Sign up for the workshop here.

Read more about the book on Amazon here

🌿 Spira’s 200-Hour Mindfulness & Yoga Teacher Training

Starts October 10, 2025

✨ The only 200-HR program combining in-depth yoga training with a strong mindfulness curriculum ✨

Is this training for you?

✅ You want to deepen your knowledge of yoga, philosophy, anatomy, and lifestyle

✅ You’re navigating life changes and seeking guided introspection

✅ You want to create real, lasting transformation

✅ You’d like to manage stress better and build resilience

✅ You want a safe, sustainable personal practice

✅ You’re looking for community, fitness, and better nutrition

✅ You want to teach yoga and inspire healthy choices

✅ You’ve completed a short/intensive 200-HR and now seek more depth in mindfulness & philosophy

Why Mindfulness Matters

🧘 More resilient to adversity

🌸 More present to joy

💡 More efficient at work

💬 More compassionate and rewarding relationships

Why Spira’s Training is Different

📚 Meets one weekend per month for 9 months – time to read, absorb, and grow

💪 Designed for working adults – flexible schedule, lasting impact

🌟 Intellectually, physically, and emotionally enriching

🤝 A supportive, long-term community

👉 Begin your journey on October 10, 2025

Transform your practice. Transform your life.

You can see dates, pricing, and curriculum here.

Dora offers payment plans. This is such a valuable journey; money should not be a limiting factor. If you are interested in a payment plan, ask Dora in person or write to Dora via email.

Listen as our students share their experiences after graduation.

Please note that these videos are recorded by the student body and may have varying audio quality. We believe this adds to their authenticity. This is not a polished marketing production—these are real stories, from real people, sharing genuine feedback. Thank you for embracing their honesty and imperfections.