Body Love : A Somatic Experience with Molly Bienstock
Dates/Times:
9/8 7:30-9p
10/6 7:30-9p
Together we'll explore what it means to be in a body through the lens of somatic experience, parts work, and the importance of slowing down. Come enjoy an evening of yoga, movement, and dance as a ritual for forgiveness, belonging, and collective care.
Investment: $30. Register HERE.
Molly Bienstock (they/them) is a nonbinary, queer somatic therapist and educator whose passions lie in helping people find safety in their bodies so they can experience their most playful, authentic selves. After a traumatic accident in 2014, Molly became a scholar of somatic and spiritual methodologies as a channel to better understand the body's survival responses as well as how it can thrive. Molly now offers a unique combination of tools in their private practice Magic With Molly that stems from the wisdom of yoga, breathwork, somatic experience, movement and dance therapy, traditional talk therapy, and parts work. Molly's focus is on helping people feel their most expansive, human selves by honoring our reflections in Nature and integrating contradictory aspects of the self to support the feeling of Wholeness. Molly works with clients of all ages and backgrounds in both 1-on-1 settings and groups.
Radical Embodiment: A Trauma-Informed Yoga Training for Reclamation and Liberation with Casey Urban, September 12-21 (Friday-Sunday)
This 30-hour trauma-informed yoga training offers an embodied, socially conscious approach to teaching and practicing yoga that honors the lived experience of every body. This is a training for teachers, healers, artists, coaches, and curious practitioners who believe yoga is more than a fitness class - it’s a path of reclamation, relationship, and radical care.
Informed by somatic healing practices, anti-oppression frameworks, and nervous system science, this course invites participants to explore the intersection of trauma, embodiment, and collective liberation through the lens of yoga. You will learn how to hold space with integrity and integrate practical trauma-informed tools that center consent, agency, and choice.
Rather than offering a rigid sequence or prescriptive method, Radical Embodiment invites you to become more of yourself, a courageous space-holder capable of attuning to nuance and facilitating classes that are trauma-resilient, inclusive, and soul-deep.
Schedule:
Friday, September 12 and 19: 6-8p VIRTUAL MEETING ONLY
Saturday, September 13 and 20: 12-6p
Sunday, September 14 and 21: 11:30a-5p
Required Reading: The Body Is Not an Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor
Optional (yet strongly encouraged) Reading: The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
This training is approved for 30 lead trainer core hours (27 contact, 3 non-contact) for our modular 300-hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training program. This course is also approved for 30 YA CEUs (27 contact, 3 non-contact) if you are registered with Yoga Alliance and NOT enrolled in our 300-hour program.
Facilitator Bio: Casey Urban
Casey Urban is a trauma-informed yoga teacher, artist, and embodiment coach with over 15 years of experience guiding others back home to their bodies. Originally certified in Bikram Yoga (2008), Dharma Yoga (2013 + 2014), and Yoga For All (2018), Casey later pursued advanced study in therapeutic modalities including Yoga for Eating Disorders under the mentorship of Jennifer Kreatsoulas. In 2018, Casey completed her Eating Disorder coaching certification under Dr. Dorie McCubbrey.
Her teaching is deeply influenced by her personal recovery from eating disorders and addiction, as well as her somatic work with burlesque legend and Healing Through Seduction CEO Perle Noire. Casey’s approach blends classical yoga, somatics, creative expression, and intuitive ritual to help others reclaim their power, pleasure, and voice.
She is also a mother, writer, wife, and portal magic guide devoted to midwifing the rebirth of the creative divine in herself and others.
Investment: $350. Sign up HERE.
Elemental Sound healing with Juju Desta, September 12, 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.
Yoga Nidra and Third Eye Acupuncture with Parham Neal-Pishko and Dr. Sarah Coghlan, Friday, September 19, 6-7:15p
Join Parham and Sarah for 75 minutes of Yoga Nidra with third eye acupuncture in this special blend of Eastern healing forms. Yoga Nidra translates to enlightened sleep and is a guided relaxation technique, a practice of quality over quantity. No poses or postures, just blankets and brainwaves.
During your rest, Dr. Sarah Coghlan will offer acupuncture to the third eye, as well as acupressure shoulder presses. The third eye point is known as Yin Tang, the point between your eyebrows. Yin Tang may help with insomnia, headaches, and stimulate the pineal gland. Melt into a renewed state and activate the seat of your intuition.
Investment: $35. Sign up HERE.
Community Acupuncture with Dr. Sarah Coghlan, Sunday, September 28, 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 quarterly at The Yoga Dojo with Dr. Sarah Coghlan. 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. Our next session will be in December or January, and is not yet available for booking.
Reserve your space HERE.
Restorative + Yin Immersion with Lauren Nottingham, October 10-12
Join Lauren Nottingham, E-RYT 500, YACEP, and TYD lead trainer, for a weekend of restorative and yin yoga. This immersion is designed for all bodies and levels - whether you are interested in starting your journey with these healing modalities, or for the new or seasoned instructor looking to advance their teaching skills.
Through shared experience and lecture, this immersion will dive into the differences and crossover between these two healing modalities, gross and subtle anatomy review and benefits (hello, nervous system reset button!), key poses of restorative and yin yoga, and sequencing + support for a home or in-studio practice.
Schedule:
Friday 5:30-9:30
Saturday 10-7
Sunday 10-7
Required reading:
-The Complete Guide to Yin Yoga by Bernie Clark
-Relax and Renew: Restful Yoga for Stressful Times by Judith Hanson Lasater
Investment: $300 before 9/15, $350 after. Register HERE.
This training is approved for 25 lead trainer core hours (22 contact, 3 non-contact) for our modular 300-hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training program. This course is also approved for 25 YA CEUs (22 contact, 3 non-contact) if you are registered with Yoga Alliance and NOT enrolled in our 300-hour program.
Hand Balance Workshops with Andrii Bondarenko, October 18
Beginner: 11a-1:30p
Intermediate/Advanced: 2-4:30p
Join Andrii Bondarenko, world famous Cirque du Soleil artist, for two workshops that will train circus-style handstand technique and alignment. They are designed to help you to build strength, coordination, endurance, and balance. It will focus on the static handstand and its foundation, but includes other various inverted balances!
You will learn:
How to prepare your body before handstand
Technique and alignment
How to fall
Wall work
Tips
Coordination exercises
Balance
Intermediate/Advanced to additionally include:
Shapes
Press to handstand entrances
One arm handstand preparation drills
One arm handstand
At the end of each workshop, Andrii will do a short demonstration of skills - like your very own Cirque show!
Cost: $125, or $220 for both. Register HERE. If you are attending both, please drop a note to hello@theyogadojorva.com to confirm.
Restorative Yoga Sound Bath with Gina Minyard and Gershone, Sunday, October 19, 5:30-7p
https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=256054&stype=-103&sView=day&sLoc=0&sTrn=100000192
Together In Love : Yoga as Community Ritual with Izzy Shurte and Sarah Fischer, October 25 + 26
In a world where we feel more disconnected than ever, community ritual is how we come back to ourselves and back into meaningful relationships. Join Izzy Shurte and Sarah Fischer for a two day experience of ritual connection.
On Saturday, October 25, we will gather for a community ritual with Loving Kindness at the center. Our time together includes asana, guided meditation, and devotional chanting. Afterwards, we’ll have a short time for Q&A and reflections. Saturday is open to anyone and everyone no matter your yoga experience.
On Sunday, October 26, yoga teachers are invited back to learn about the foundations of ritual and Bhakti. This training day includes lecture, discussion, asana, meditation, and time to brainstorm a ritual for your community. Sunday is open to yoga teachers, teacher trainees and anyone who holds sacred space for others. Attendance on Saturday is required for those attending on Sunday.
In this time of great separation, you are invited back into connection. Together we’ll open our hearts and strengthen our ties to each other. Join us as we come Together in Love.
Schedule:
Saturday 11:30a-5:30p
Sunday 10a-5p
Saturday only option: $125 until 9/15, $150 after. Full weekend: $250 until 9/15, $300 after. Register HERE.
Izzy Shurte is an E-RYT 500 yoga teacher and a mindfulness-based psychotherapist. Sarah Fischer is an E-RTY 500 yoga teacher and a mindfulness-based life coach.
This training is approved for 15 lead trainer core hours (13 contact, 2 non-contact) for our modular 300-hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training program. This course is also approved for 15 YA CEUs (13 contact, 2 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): SOLD OUT.
*One Queen Bed Jungle Room (includes one queen bed, private bathroom, A/C, Wi-Fi and a safe for personal belongings). SOLD OUT.
$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.