Elemental Sound healing with Juju Desta
Dates/Times:
Friday, June 13, 6-7:15p
Sound healing is an ancient practice that uses sound to relax the body and mind through allowing the vibrations of the various instruments to put one into a “yogic sleep.” In yogic sleep, the individual is neither fully asleep nor fully awake. In Aboriginal culture, it is referred to as the “Dream Time” state. The sounds vibrate with every cell of a living organism which in turn activates a natural healing process working through any physical, mental, or emotional blockages within the body.
Julian J. Desta is 200hr certified yoga instructor residing in Richmond, VA. Always having a passion for the creative arts, he was introduced to the practice of Sound Healing and Therapy when given his first singing bowl as a birthday present from a friend. Julian began researching the depths of sound and it’s powerful healing techniques. After a few years practicing Julian received his Sound Healing Certification from Mentor and friend Mark Toregson in 2019.
Specializing in a variety of instruments from the didgeridoo, to flutes, singing bowls, and drums, Julian has created a unique Sound Healing Experience called Elemental Sound Healing. Discovering relationship between sound healing and nature, he calls on the 4 elements of Air, Wind, Water, and Fire to channel through each practice to bring balance to the human system or what he likes to refer to as homeostasis.
Investment: $30. Link to sign up HERE. Be sure to bring what you need to rest comfortably on the ground - a blanket or two and pillow are recommended.
Community Acupuncture with Sarah Coghlan + Elizabeth Mastropierro, Sunday, June 22, 12-3p
Community Acupuncture is designed as a way of offering Chinese medicine in an accessible format. It's a means of giving back to our hardworking, overstressed community in a way that is affordable to all. It's ideal for both first time and seasoned acupuncture clients.
Community (or group) acupuncture is offered in a room with several zero-gravity chairs, where individuals can join each other in holding a healing space. Please wear loose-fitting clothing to your session, as most points will be from the elbows and knees down. There will be a short intake form and you will speak with our practitioner for a few minutes, have your pulse taken, and after points are inserted, your will be able to rest for about 30 minutes. People seek acupuncture for a variety of reasons, including (but not limited to) physical injury, acute and chronic pain, colds flu and immune support, reproductive health, allergies and respiratory issues, digestive health concerns, mental and emotional wellness, auto-immune conditions, insomnia, and more.
We will hold healing sessions once a month at The Yoga Dojo with Dr. Sarah Coghlan and Elizabeth Mastropierro. Relax and receive a 45-minute treatment for a sliding scale amount of $20-50 sliding scale. Pre-registration is required, either by emailing hello@theyogadojorva.com or through our online booking system.
Reserve your space HERE.
Into The Heart with Olivia Yohai, Monday, June 23, 7:15-9p
Into the Heart is a 1 hour and 45 minute seasonal workshop exploring the Fire element in Eastern Medicine, which governs the Heart, Small Intestine, Pericardium, and San Jiao meridians. This element houses the Shen—the spirit of the Heart—and calls us to live with radiant purpose, compassion, and joy.
As summer invites expansion and connection, this workshop helps you attune to the rhythm of nature and harness the vitality of the season.
In yoga, we learn to observe thoughts, emotions, and sensations. We will practice deepening this awareness by aligning with the Heart’s energy to live from authentic love—for ourselves and for others.
This workshop for living in harmony with summer will offer:
• Embodied practices to regulate and nourish the Heart
• Techniques for cultivating compassion, balance, and discernment
• Acupressure points to ease tension in the neck, jaw, shoulders, wrists, and hands
• Long heart openers to invite emotional release and expansion
• A deep dive into the emotional landscape of the Fire element and its connection to mental health
Expect to leave with emotional clarity, energetic alignment, and likely sparkling eyes and a heart nourished by presence.
Investment: $30. Register HERE.
ROCKET VINYASA INTENSIVE WITH STEVE PYKA, LAUREN NOTTINGHAM + ADRIAN MCCAVITT, JULY 23-27
WHAT IT IS:
The 5-Day Practice Immersion is designed for any person at any level in their practice who is interested in learning more about Rocket Vinyasa Yoga. Through daily practice and group discussions, your existing concepts of what yoga is and what it is for will be challenged and expanded. Live a life in the week of a Rocket Yogi. See how a simple, gentle, systematic and powerful approach to yoga can transform how you relate to yourself and the world around you.
Schedule:
Wednesday (evening practice only): 6-7:30p
Thursday: 9a-7p
Friday: 9a-7p
Saturday: 9a-7p
Sunday: 11:30a-7p
WHO SHOULD TAKE IT:
Anyone! Of course, it is helpful to already have a consistent yoga practice, but it is not essential. The immersion might light a fire for you! Students and teachers are welcome, but this program does not confer any authority to teach yoga generally or Rocket Yoga specifically. The authority to teach yoga comes from your own experience, dedication and enthusiasm to share what you practice.
WHY YOU SHOULD TAKE IT:
We take a common-sense approach to the practice and the philosophy. Yoga need not be complicated. In fact, it's very natural- it's moving and breathing with awareness. Forget about what you can do, have or become through yoga. Yoga is most useful in demonstrating that you have what you seek. Having an enjoyable and familiar yoga routine that you can do anywhere and at anytime will inspire you to develop the consistency and dedication which bring forth the gifts of the practice.
YOUR INSTRUCTORS:
Steve Pyka, a direct student of Larry Schultz, the creator of Rocket Yoga, opened AstaYoga with Rene Henley in 2009 as a place where people could find a genuine sense of strength, peace and community. Steve has been teaching for nearly two decades and has trained hundreds of people (including Adrian, Lauren, and other Dojo instructors!) who are practicing and sharing the Rocket all over the world.
Lauren Nottingham + Adrian McCavitt, co-founders of The Yoga Dojo, will be co-facilitating this training.
WHAT IT COSTS AND HOW YOU CAN SIGN UP:
The training costs $995. You can reserve a space in the training with a $300 deposit, with the balance due before training commences. Or feel free to pay in full upon registering. You may register HERE.
Returning students who have previously completed a Rocket training with Asta / The Yoga Dojo can take $420 off the training price and enroll at a discounted rate of $575- the Larry Schultz Special - and can sign up by emailing hello@theyogadojorva.com.
This training is approved for 45 lead trainer core hours (40 contact, 5 non-contact) for our modular 300-hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training program. This course is also approved for 45 YA CEUs (40 contact, 5 non-contact) if you are registered with Yoga Alliance and NOT enrolled in our 300-hour program.
2026 200-hour yoga teacher training led by adrian mccavitt and lauren nottingham, January 2 to March 29, 2026
The Yoga Dojo’s 200-hour Vinyasa Teacher Training is a 200-hour level program certified through Yoga Alliance. This training will not only guide you on your journey of how to safely lead a Vinyasa-based yoga asana class, but you will also have modules in Yin and Restorative, Anatomy, Meditation, Pranayama, Prenatal, Mantra, Ayurveda, Yogic Philosophy, Ethics, Business, and more. All students will be able to register with Yoga Alliance for the RYT-200 designation upon completion of the program. Students with existing RYT status with Yoga Alliance will be able to use the training for CEUs.
This training will commence on January 2, and run through March 29, 2026 on the following weekends:
January 2-4
January 9-11
January 30-February 1
February 6-8
February 20-22
February 27-March 1
March 13-15
March 20-22
March 27-29
Training times:
Fridays: 5:30-9:30pm
Saturdays: 12:00-7:00pm
Sundays: 10:00am-5:00pm
Please email trainings@theyogadojorva.com for more information and to receive an application.
Winter 2026 Retreat to Nosara with Adrian McCavitt and Lauren Nottingham, January 17-24, 2026
We’re heading back to Nosara in January! Kick the winter blues and join Adrian and Lauren for a week of fun and yoga, incredible sunsets, and delicious food, all in community at Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort.
Included:
Lodging
3 meals a day (dinner on arrival day, breakfast on departure day)
Group transportation to/from LIB airport on the 17th and 24th
Once or twice daily yoga, meditation, handbalance, or calisthenics classes with Lauren and Adrian
Gym access
All of the sun (and incredible sunsets!) and fun with friends
Not included: Airfare, travel insurance, gratuity, and extras like surf lessons/board rental, excursions, spa treatments, alcohol/juice bar, tuk tuk/4-wheeler rides.
Available rooms and pricing (includes CR tax) are as follows:
*King Bungalow (Includes one king size bed, luxurious bathroom, open air shower, balcony, A/C, wifi and a large balcony with living area): $3450/person, price based on dual occupancy.
*King Villa (includes one king size bed, luxurious bathroom, air conditioning, wifi and a terrace): $3295/person, price based on dual occupancy.
*Two Bed Jungle Room (includes two beds, private bathroom, A/C, Wi-Fi, indoor or outdoor sitting area, and a safe for personal belongings): $3000/person, price based on dual occupancy.
*One Queen Bed Jungle Room (includes one queen bed, private bathroom, A/C, Wi-Fi and a safe for personal belongings). $4000 for single occupancy, $2800/person double occupancy. ONLY ONE ROOM, and the only one available for single occupancy!
$500 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit holds your space with balance due BY 11/1 via cash, check, Venmo, or Zelle (credit card payment is available with a 5% processing fee). Drop us an email at retreats@theyogadojorva.com to register.