upcoming events — Bend & Bloom Yoga

BASICS OF INVERSIONS June 1st 6:30-8:30pm . . . Build strength from the ground up in this Forrest Fridays intensive with Denise. Strengthen the upper body, core, pelvis, and inner legs, and build confidence for inversions. All levels welcome! More →

BASICS OF INVERSIONS
June 1st 6:30-8:30pm
. . .
Build strength from the ground up in this Forrest Fridays intensive with Denise. Strengthen the upper body, core, pelvis, and inner legs, and build confidence for inversions. All levels welcome!

MEDITATION TEACHER TRAINING June 2nd-3rd . . . Learn how Mindfulness of Sensations creates mental space and enables intentional action, and practice guiding meditation in a supportive learning environment. More →

MEDITATION TEACHER TRAINING
June 2nd-3rd
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Learn how Mindfulness of Sensations creates mental space and enables intentional action, and practice guiding meditation in a supportive learning environment.

THE PELVIC SPACE: CORE POWER June 17th 1:00-4:00pm . . . In this workshop, Lara Kohn Thompson will help you to bring awareness to an area of the body that is often ignored or misunderstood. Open to women at all stages of life, including those who are pregnant and postpartum. More →

THE PELVIC SPACE: CORE POWER
June 17th 1:00-4:00pm
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In this workshop, Lara Kohn Thompson will help you to bring awareness to an area of the body that is often ignored or misunderstood. Open to women at all stages of life, including those who are pregnant and postpartum.

CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION SERIES Weekend Intensive Starting May 18th . . . This 3-class weekend intensive is one of the most comprehensive Childbirth Education series in the city and includes the most up-to-date, evidence-based information to prepare you for the birthing process in all settings. More →

CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION SERIES
Weekend Intensive Starting May 18th
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This 3-class weekend intensive is one of the most comprehensive Childbirth Education series in the city and includes the most up-to-date, evidence-based information to prepare you for the birthing process in all settings.

YOGA FOR A GOOD CAUSE Thursday, May 17th 7:30pm . . . Support victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault. A portion of the proceeds from this Basics-level class will be donated to Exhale to Inhale . Sign up with your class pack or membership, or drop in! More →

YOGA FOR A GOOD CAUSE
Thursday, May 17th 7:30pm
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Support victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault. A portion of the proceeds from this Basics-level class will be donated to Exhale to Inhale. Sign up with your class pack or membership, or drop in!

PERFECT MOTHER'S DAY GIFT Buy Gift Certificates Online or In-Studio . . . Give the yogi in your life classes, workshops, trainings, or yoga gear with our gift certificates, which can be purchased in any dollar denomination. Swing by the studio or buy online now. Buy →

PERFECT MOTHER'S DAY GIFT
Buy Gift Certificates Online or In-Studio
. . .
Give the yogi in your life classes, workshops, trainings, or yoga gear with our gift certificates, which can be purchased in any dollar denomination. Swing by the studio or buy online now.

YOGA FOR A GOOD CAUSE Thursday, May 17th 7:30pm . . . We are partnering with a wonderful organization called Exhale to Inhale to raise funds for victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault. A portion of all the proceeds from your attendance in the Basics class on May 17th will be donated to Exhale to Inhale's #itstimetoheal campaign. More →

YOGA FOR A GOOD CAUSE
Thursday, May 17th 7:30pm
. . .
We are partnering with a wonderful organization called Exhale to Inhale to raise funds for victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault. A portion of all the proceeds from your attendance in the Basics class on May 17th will be donated to Exhale to Inhale's #itstimetoheal campaign.

NEW PARENTS' SUPPORT GROUP 5 - week series begins Tues May 22nd . . . Join postpartum doula and postnatal yoga teacher Tina Goldstein to share experiences + concerns, ask questions, and form community. Each week focuses on a topic but is open to individual concerns. Bring your baby & your lunch! More →

NEW PARENTS' SUPPORT GROUP
5-week series begins Tues May 22nd
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Join postpartum doula and postnatal yoga teacher Tina Goldstein to share experiences + concerns, ask questions, and form community. Each week focuses on a topic but is open to individual concerns. Bring your baby & your lunch!

MAY CHALLENGE Register by May 5 . . . Challenge yourself to complete 25 yoga classes in the month of May for a pre-summer refresh (and a $25 studio credit!). Specially-themed classes and inspirational emails included. More →

MAY CHALLENGE
Register by May 5
. . .
Challenge yourself to complete 25 yoga classes in the month of May for a pre-summer refresh (and a $25 studio credit!). Specially-themed classes and inspirational emails included.

HIPS + HAMSTRINGS May 4th 6:30-8:30pm . . . Got tight hips and hamstrings? In Rachael’s intensive Forrest Yoga workshop, work on opening the hips through their full range of motion and unravel tension around the sacrum and hamstrings. More →

HIPS + HAMSTRINGS
May 4th 6:30-8:30pm
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Got tight hips and hamstrings? In Rachael’s intensive Forrest Yoga workshop, work on opening the hips through their full range of motion and unravel tension around the sacrum and hamstrings.

TINY TOTS YOGA WORKSHOP May 5th 1:00-2:00pm . . . Is your baby on the move? Stretch, bond, and breathe with your active baby in this workshop designed for babies who are crawling, scooting, or just starting to walk. More →

TINY TOTS YOGA WORKSHOP
May 5th 1:00-2:00pm
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Is your baby on the move? Stretch, bond, and breathe with your active baby in this workshop designed for babies who are crawling, scooting, or just starting to walk.

YOGA FOR BIRTH April 21st 3:00-6:00pm . . . In this workshop you'll learn practical tools to support you physically & emotionally through labor and delivery. Birth partners will learn to use hands-on techniques to offer support and comfort. More →

YOGA FOR BIRTH
April 21st 3:00-6:00pm
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In this workshop you'll learn practical tools to support you physically & emotionally through labor and delivery. Birth partners will learn to use hands-on techniques to offer support and comfort.

YOGA + WHISKEY TASTING April 21st 6:30-9:00pm . . . Join Eric Lawrence for an evening of well balanced yoga flow and relaxation followed by an expert led tasting of Prohibition Distillery's spirits. Light snacks will be provided so bring a friend or two for this kick off to the weekend! More →

YOGA + WHISKEY TASTING
April 21st 6:30-9:00pm
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Join Eric Lawrence for an evening of well balanced yoga flow and relaxation followed by an expert led tasting of Prohibition Distillery's spirits. Light snacks will be provided so bring a friend or two for this kick off to the weekend!

HANDS ON ASSISTS April 22nd 1:00-6:00pm . . . Work with Denise Hopkins to build confidence in your hands, learn new assists and connect with other teachers in your community.  Open to teachers of all styles and levels, including trainees. More →

HANDS ON ASSISTS
April 22nd 1:00-6:00pm
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Work with Denise Hopkins to build confidence in your hands, learn new assists and connect with other teachers in your community.
Open to teachers of all styles and levels, including trainees.

INTRODUCTION TO IYENGAR YOGA April 7th, 1:00-3:00pm . . . The foundations of Iyengar Yoga are taught in standing poses. This workshop will introduce you to this safe, systematic yoga lineage, and will focus on the actions of standing poses. More →

INTRODUCTION TO IYENGAR YOGA
April 7th, 1:00-3:00pm
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The foundations of Iyengar Yoga are taught in standing poses. This workshop will introduce you to this safe, systematic yoga lineage, and will focus on the actions of standing poses.

FORREST FRIDAYS: BACK STRENGTH April 6th 6:30-8:30pm . . . Weak abdominals and injured lower backs usually go hand in hand. In this special intensive class, learn tools to traction out your spine, strengthen the entire back, and build core strength with lots of precise abdominal work. More →

FORREST FRIDAYS: BACK STRENGTH
April 6th 6:30-8:30pm
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Weak abdominals and injured lower backs usually go hand in hand. In this special intensive class, learn tools to traction out your spine, strengthen the entire back, and build core strength with lots of precise abdominal work.

YOGA FOR ANXIETY + DEPRESSION April 8th, 4:00-6:30pm . . . Learn healthy ways to cope and self-soothe that are rooted in yoga and supported by psychology and science. Begin to rewire your brain for greater emotional balance. More →

YOGA FOR ANXIETY + DEPRESSION
April 8th, 4:00-6:30pm
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Learn healthy ways to cope and self-soothe that are rooted in yoga and supported by psychology and science. Begin to rewire your brain for greater emotional balance.

INVERSIONS  101 March 24th 3:00-5:30pm . . . For new and experienced students looking for a focused exploration of inversions. Learn the essentials of handstand, forearm stand, and headstand. Use the wall to walk up, kick up, and practice beginning to balance. More →

INVERSIONS 101
March 24th 3:00-5:30pm
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For new and experienced students looking for a focused exploration of inversions. Learn the essentials of handstand, forearm stand, and headstand. Use the wall to walk up, kick up, and practice beginning to balance.

YOGA FOR C HRONIC STRESS + FATIGUE March 12th 4:00-6:30pm . . . Over half of all Americans report feeling chronically stressed and depleted. Sound like you? Learn how this stress negatively impacts your health and what you can do to support well being and build resiliency. More →

YOGA FOR CHRONIC STRESS + FATIGUE
March 12th 4:00-6:30pm
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Over half of all Americans report feeling chronically stressed and depleted. Sound like you? Learn how this stress negatively impacts your health and what you can do to support well being and build resiliency.

SIDE BENDS + CHEST OPENING March 2nd 6:30-8:30pm . . . Break free from the winter blues and air out your torso in this special Forrest Fridays workshop led by Denise. Free your lungs, sit up taller, release shoulder + neck tension, and stop the slump! Open to all levels. More →

SIDE BENDS + CHEST OPENING
March 2nd 6:30-8:30pm
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Break free from the winter blues and air out your torso in this special Forrest Fridays workshop led by Denise. Free your lungs, sit up taller, release shoulder + neck tension, and stop the slump! Open to all levels.

UPPER BODY STRENGTH March 3rd 3:30-6:00p . . . Find proper alignment, muscular action and execution of common yoga poses so you can achieve longevity and progress in your practice. Build strength and learn the fundamentals of optimal movement. More →

UPPER BODY STRENGTH
March 3rd 3:30-6:00p
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Find proper alignment, muscular action and execution of common yoga poses so you can achieve longevity and progress in your practice. Build strength and learn the fundamentals of optimal movement.

BEGINNER WORKSHOP March 3rd 1:00-3:00pm . . .

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This interactive workshop introduces the physical and philosophical fundamentals of yoga, and prepares participants to confidently and safely step into a Basics-level class.

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BEGINNER WORKSHOP
March 3rd 1:00-3:00pm
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This interactive workshop introduces the physical and philosophical fundamentals of yoga, and prepares participants to confidently and safely step into a Basics-level class.

ADVANCED INVERSIONS March 4th 2:00-4:00pm . . . Expand your existing inversion practice in this advanced workshop.  Learn variations and transitions in headstand, forearm stand, and handstand. Click below to review prerequisites and register! More →

ADVANCED INVERSIONS
March 4th 2:00-4:00pm
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Expand your existing inversion practice in this advanced workshop. Learn variations and transitions in headstand, forearm stand, and handstand. Click below to review prerequisites and register!

HEART WARMING RECIPE WORKSHOP February 25th 4:00-6:30pm . . . Treat yourself to a hearty mid-winter stew of goodness: 2 parts Asana, 1 part Ball Rolling, 1 part Pranayama + Meditation. Slow cook, stir gently, and invite deep intention. More →

HEART WARMING RECIPE WORKSHOP
February 25th 4:00-6:30pm
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Treat yourself to a hearty mid-winter stew of goodness: 2 parts Asana, 1 part Ball Rolling, 1 part Pranayama + Meditation. Slow cook, stir gently, and invite deep intention.

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE December 24-January 1 . . . We are OPEN every day this holiday season, with limited classes on Dec 24, Dec 25, Dec 31, and Jan 1. Please check the schedule before you head to the studio to ensure your favorite class is still on, and sign up in advance to reserve your spot - classes will sell out!  More →

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
December 24-January 1
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We are OPEN every day this holiday season, with limited classes on Dec 24, Dec 25, Dec 31, and Jan 1. Please check the schedule before you head to the studio to ensure your favorite class is still on, and sign up in advance to reserve your spot - classes will sell out!

FORREST FRIDAYS: NECK, JAW, & SHOULDER February 2, 6:30-8:30pm . . . Slowly and therapeutically tease out layers of gripping and tension in the neck, jaw, and shoulders. Learn techniques that can be done at home, your desk, or during yoga practice. More →

FORREST FRIDAYS: NECK, JAW, & SHOULDER
February 2, 6:30-8:30pm
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Slowly and therapeutically tease out layers of gripping and tension in the neck, jaw, and shoulders. Learn techniques that can be done at home, your desk, or during yoga practice.

YOGA FOR FERTILITY February 4, 3:00-5:30pm . . . Boost fertility and lower stress levels. In this workshop, we will discuss how yoga can make the body fertility-friendly through creating calmness and relaxation. More →

YOGA FOR FERTILITY
February 4, 3:00-5:30pm
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Boost fertility and lower stress levels. In this workshop, we will discuss how yoga can make the body fertility-friendly through creating calmness and relaxation.

TINY TOTS YOGA  WORKSHOP February 3, 1:00-2:00pm . . . Is your baby on the move? Stretch, bond, and breathe with your active baby in this weekend workshop designed for babies who are crawling, scooting, or just starting to walk. More →

TINY TOTS YOGA WORKSHOP
February 3, 1:00-2:00pm
. . .
Is your baby on the move? Stretch, bond, and breathe with your active baby in this weekend workshop designed for babies who are crawling, scooting, or just starting to walk.

LOWER BODY STRENGTH January 27, 3:30-6:00p . . . Find proper alignment, muscular action and execution of common yoga poses so you can achieve longevity and progress in your practice. More →

LOWER BODY STRENGTH
January 27, 3:30-6:00p
. . .
Find proper alignment, muscular action and execution of common yoga poses so you can achieve longevity and progress in your practice.

NEW YEAR 20-CLASS PACK On Sale Through Jan 5 . . . To aid your resolutions, we're offering this special 20-pack for just $275 (that's only $13.75 per class!). Classes may be used toward adult or independent kids classes. Exp. 3 months from purchase. No extensions. More →

NEW YEAR 20-CLASS PACK
On Sale Through Jan 5
. . .
To aid your resolutions, we're offering this special 20-pack for just $275 (that's only $13.75 per class!). Classes may be used toward adult or independent kids classes. Exp. 3 months from purchase. No extensions.

N YE and New Year's Day Schedule December 31st- January 1st . . . We are open and offering a reduced schedule on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. If you plan on attending class, be sure to sign up ahead of time and arrive before the start of class- these classes will fill up. Happy New Year! M ore  →

NYE and New Year's Day Schedule
December 31st- January 1st
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We are open and offering a reduced schedule on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. If you plan on attending class, be sure to sign up ahead of time and arrive before the start of class- these classes will fill up. Happy New Year!

T EACHING ADVANCED ASANA December 9th 1:00-8:00pm . . . For yoga teachers interested in teaching Level 2 & 3 poses like inversions, arm balances, or deep backbends & hip openers. Learn how to prep students for, sequence, and clearly teach advanced asana. More →

TEACHING ADVANCED ASANA
December 9th 1:00-8:00pm
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For yoga teachers interested in teaching Level 2 & 3 poses like inversions, arm balances, or deep backbends & hip openers. Learn how to prep students for, sequence, and clearly teach advanced asana.

# G IVINGTUESDAY: SUPPORT PROSPECT PARK November 28th . . . Donate to our friends at the Prospect Park Alliance on this national day of philanthropy (or anytime before December 31) and your tax-deductible donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar by other dedicated supporters. More →

#G IVINGTUESDAY: SUPPORT PROSPECT PARK
November 28th
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Donate to our friends at the Prospect Park Alliance on this national day of philanthropy (or anytime before December 31) and your tax-deductible donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar by other dedicated supporters.

YOGA WITH ACUPUNCTURE December 3rd 12:45-2:45pm . . . Flow and restore with Karen Shelley + Sara Vaccariello as you progress from a steady vinyasa practice to a restorative practice that's blended with a gentle acupuncture treatment. More →

YOGA WITH ACUPUNCTURE
December 3rd 12:45-2:45pm
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Flow and restore with Karen Shelley + Sara Vaccariello as you progress from a steady vinyasa practice to a restorative practice that's blended with a gentle acupuncture treatment.

FLASH SALE: 10 CLASSES FOR $110 24 Hours - Nov 30 only . . . Stay centered this December with Bend + Bloom. We are offering almost 40% off our regular rate to help you prioritize your mental + physical health this crazy season. There is only one day to purchase this special pack, which is only valid for use in December 2017, so act fast! Purchase →

FLASH SALE: 10 CLASSES FOR $110
24 Hours - Nov 30 only
. . .
Stay centered this December with Bend + Bloom. We are offering almost 40% off our regular rate to help you prioritize your mental + physical health this crazy season. There is only one day to purchase this special pack, which is only valid for use in December 2017, so act fast!

2 00-HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING Begins February 9th . . . New Year's Resolution: become a yoga teacher! Learn the tools of great Align + Flow classes, or deepen your own practice. This Yoga Alliance-approved training is an in-depth immersion with senior teacher Julie Dohrman and guest teachers. More →

200-HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
Begins February 9th
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New Year's Resolution: become a yoga teacher! Learn the tools of great Align + Flow classes, or deepen your own practice. This Yoga Alliance-approved training is an in-depth immersion with senior teacher Julie Dohrman and guest teachers.

R EFINE YOUR TEACHING: THEMES AND CUES November 5th, 1:00pm-8:00pm . . . This one-day Continuing Education training with Julie Dohrman is intended for yoga teachers who want to teach more meaningful, precise, inspiring, and effective classes. More →

R EFINE YOUR TEACHING: THEMES AND CUES
November 5th, 1:00pm-8:00pm
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This one-day Continuing Education training with Julie Dohrman is intended for yoga teachers who want to teach more meaningful, precise, inspiring, and effective classes.

FORREST FRIDAYS: NECK, JAW, & SHOULDER November 3rd, 6:30-8:30pm . . . Join Denise to move slowly and therapeutically to tease out layers of gripping and tension in the neck, jaw and shoulders. Learn simple moves which can be done at home, at your desk and within your yoga poses. More →

FORREST FRIDAYS: NECK, JAW, & SHOULDER
November 3rd, 6:30-8:30pm
. . .
Join Denise to move slowly and therapeutically to tease out layers of gripping and tension in the neck, jaw and shoulders. Learn simple moves which can be done at home, at your desk and within your yoga poses.

RESTORATIVE YOGA TEACHER TRAINING October 20th - 22nd . . . Join Marlie McGovern for a hands-on, experiential training which will teach you the essential principles and practices of restorative yoga. Open to all caregivers + body workers. More →

RESTORATIVE YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
October 20th - 22nd
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Join Marlie McGovern for a hands-on, experiential training which will teach you the essential principles and practices of restorative yoga. Open to all caregivers + body workers.

PASSIONATE CORE WORK + HIP-OPENING October 6, 6:30-8:30pm . . . Through standing and seated poses, learn to create space and release tension in the hips. Physically freeing this area gives us a feeling of space to quest for that which lights our soul on fire!

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PASSIONATE CORE WORK + HIP-OPENING
October 6, 6:30-8:30pm
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Through standing and seated poses, learn to create space and release tension in the hips. Physically freeing this area gives us a feeling of space to quest for that which lights our soul on fire!

THERAPEUTIC HEART-OPENING September 22nd 6:30-8:30pm . . . Learn how to pay attention to your precious heart in order to create the life you crave. Open your chest, upper back, shoulders, and neck to move out the backlog of physical shielding.

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THERAPEUTIC HEART-OPENING
September 22nd 6:30-8:30pm
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Learn how to pay attention to your precious heart in order to create the life you crave. Open your chest, upper back, shoulders, and neck to move out the backlog of physical shielding.

HOUSTON HURRICANE BENEFIT September 23rd 6:00-7:30pm . . . Join Aditi Dhruv and Jess Geevarghese for a yoga & sound meditation class to benefit the Houston Food Bank and Houston Independent School District. More →

HOUSTON HURRICANE BENEFIT
September 23rd 6:00-7:30pm
. . .
Join Aditi Dhruv and Jess Geevarghese for a yoga & sound meditation class to benefit the Houston Food Bank and Houston Independent School District.

BUILD YOUR HOME PRACTICE September 24th 4:00-6:30pm . . .   Create a sustaining, supportive home practice wherever you are, in whatever time you have. Eliminate barriers & create a supportive, nourishing home practice space.

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BUILD YOUR HOME PRACTICE
September 24th 4:00-6:30pm
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Create a sustaining, supportive home practice wherever you are, in whatever time you have. Eliminate barriers & create a supportive, nourishing home practice space.

KIDS CLASSES ARE BACK! Starting Wed & Thu 9/13-9/14 . . . After summer break, the Lil Yogis (ages 6-8) and Tween Yoga (ages 9-12) classes are back on Wed & Thu at 4pm! Drop off your kiddo and enjoy your own adult class in the adjoining studio. More →

KIDS CLASSES ARE BACK!
Starting Wed & Thu 9/13-9/14
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After summer break, the Lil Yogis (ages 6-8) and Tween Yoga (ages 9-12) classes are back on Wed & Thu at 4pm! Drop off your kiddo and enjoy your own adult class in the adjoining studio.

THE BEND + BLOOM APP IS HERE Download for discounts . . . Use the app to reserve classes and you'll never have to log into your account again. To receive exclusive special offers for app users, keep your notifications turned on! More →

THE BEND + BLOOM APP IS HERE
Download for discounts
. . .
Use the app to reserve classes and you'll never have to log into your account again. To receive exclusive special offers for app users, keep your notifications turned on!

FREE YOGA + LIVE MUSIC Fridays 1-2p . . . Join us on Fridays through 8/4 for FREE lunchtime yoga and live music, co-presented with BRIC Arts and led by a B+B teacher with different musical accompaniment each week! More →

FREE YOGA + LIVE MUSIC
Fridays 1-2p
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Join us on Fridays through 8/4 for FREE lunchtime yoga and live music, co-presented with BRIC Arts and led by a B+B teacher with different musical accompaniment each week!

S UMMER CLASS PACK 20-class pack for $260 . . . Take advantage of our mega super summer blowout sale on this 20-class pack that takes your per-class cost to just $13! Offer valid now through 6/30. Class pack expires 2 months after purchase. More →

SUMMER CLASS PACK
20-class pack for $260
. . .
Take advantage of our mega super summer blowout sale on this 20-class pack that takes your per-class cost to just $13! Offer valid now through 6/30. Class pack expires 2 months after purchase.

PRE- & POST-NATAL SELF-MASSAGE July 15th 3:00-5:00pm . . . This workshop is for all pregnant or postpartum women who feel tight, tense, or achy. Skillfully rolling on massage balls can heal overworked and injured tissues and re-set the nervous system. Leave with a set of self-care tools to assist you during and after childbirth. More →

PRE- & POST-NATAL SELF-MASSAGE
July 15th 3:00-5:00pm
. . .
This workshop is for all pregnant or postpartum women who feel tight, tense, or achy. Skillfully rolling on massage balls can heal overworked and injured tissues and re-set the nervous system. Leave with a set of self-care tools to assist you during and after childbirth.

F REE PARK YOGA Thursdays 7-8p . . . Bend + Bloom Yoga, lululemon Brooklyn, and the Prospect Park Alliance announce their annual Prospect Park Yoga series, beginning June 2. The free outdoor yoga series takes place every Thursday through August 25 in Prospect Park's Long Meadow from 7-8pm. More →

F REE PARK YOGA
Thursdays 7-8p
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Bend + Bloom Yoga, lululemon Brooklyn, and the Prospect Park Alliance announce their annual Prospect Park Yoga series, beginning June 2. The free outdoor yoga series takes place every Thursday through August 25 in Prospect Park's Long Meadow from 7-8pm.

LIVE MUSIC YOGA CLASS Fridays 7:30-9pm . . . Sweeten up your spring and your flow with a live music accompaniment every Friday evening throughout the rest of May. This open level class includes one part vinyasa and one part restorative for a well balanced you. More →

LIVE MUSIC YOGA CLASS
Fridays 7:30-9pm
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Sweeten up your spring and your flow with a live music accompaniment every Friday evening throughout the rest of May. This open level class includes one part vinyasa and one part restorative for a well balanced you.

YOGA + SCIENCE CONFERENCE May 30th . . . This one-day conference will inform yoga practitioners and yoga teachers of the most recent scientific evidence supporting the use of yoga for optimizing consciousness, cell regeneration, longevity and health.  More →

YOGA + SCIENCE CONFERENCE
May 30th
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This one-day conference will inform yoga practitioners and yoga teachers of the most recent scientific evidence supporting the use of yoga for optimizing consciousness, cell regeneration, longevity and health.

N ECK + SHOULDER LOVE April 28th 6:30-8:30pm . . . Our neck is a bridge between our brain and body. Stress and tension though tend to jam this mind-body path of communication. In this Forrest class, we will work slowly with great patience to therapeutically unburden these areas. More →

NECK + SHOULDER LOVE
April 28th 6:30-8:30pm
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Our neck is a bridge between our brain and body. Stress and tension though tend to jam this mind-body path of communication. In this Forrest class, we will work slowly with great patience to therapeutically unburden these areas.

Y OGA + NUTRITION FOR FERTILITY April 30th 3:30-6:30pm . . . Learn natural ways to boost fertility, balance hormones, and improve reproductive health, then relax into a deeply calming restorative yoga practice. More →

YOGA + NUTRITION FOR FERTILITY
April 30th 3:30-6:30pm
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Learn natural ways to boost fertility, balance hormones, and improve reproductive health, then relax into a deeply calming restorative yoga practice.

HIPS + HAMSTRINGS March 10th 6:30-8:30pm . . . Got tight hips and hamstrings? In this intensive Forrest Yoga class we will open the hips through their full range of motion and begin to unravel tension around the sacrum and hamstrings. More →

HIPS + HAMSTRINGS
March 10th 6:30-8:30pm
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Got tight hips and hamstrings? In this intensive Forrest Yoga class we will open the hips through their full range of motion and begin to unravel tension around the sacrum and hamstrings.

CORE POWER FOR WOMEN March 11th 2:30-5:30pm . . .

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Learn how the muscles of the pelvic floor work to support posture for greater ease and core strength. Fully body movement and discussion will be used to enhance your awareness of this space. More →

CORE POWER FOR WOMEN
March 11th 2:30-5:30pm
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Learn how the muscles of the pelvic floor work to support posture for greater ease and core strength. Fully body movement and discussion will be used to enhance your awareness of this space.

FULL COLOR CUBA May 6th -11th, 2017 . . . Join Amy Quinn Suplina and Karen Shelley in Havana and Viñales, Cuba for daily yoga and a cultural immersion into the food, art, history, and politics of Cuba. More →

FULL COLOR CUBA
May 6th -11th, 2017
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Join Amy Quinn Suplina and Karen Shelley in Havana and Viñales, Cuba for daily yoga and a cultural immersion into the food, art, history, and politics of Cuba.

SOLAR LOVE RETREAT February 14-20, 2017 . . . Join Lindsay Mackay Ashmun and Amy Quinn Suplina for a seven day (six night) yoga retreat in sublime Tulum, Mexico that concludes over Presidents Day weekend.

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SOLAR LOVE RETREAT
February 14-20, 2017
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Join Lindsay Mackay Ashmun and Amy Quinn Suplina for a seven day (six night) yoga retreat in sublime Tulum, Mexico that concludes over Presidents Day weekend.

C ORE AWAKENING January 20th 6:30-8:30pm . . . Led by Denise Hopkins as part of her Forrest Fridays series, this class will help you establish a new relationship to your core by utilizing deep abdominal work. Come sweat and embrace your belly! More →

C ORE AWAKENING
January 20th 6:30-8:30pm
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Led by Denise Hopkins as part of her Forrest Fridays series, this class will help you establish a new relationship to your core by utilizing deep abdominal work. Come sweat and embrace your belly!

I NTRO TO MEDITATION December 11th 1:00-3:00pm . . . Interested in a daily meditation practice, but don't know how to begin? Julie Dohrman will guide you through some of the simpler practices that you can use to begin a regular practice in order to help calm the mind and settle the nervous system. More →

INTRO TO MEDITATION
December 11th 1:00-3:00pm
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Interested in a daily meditation practice, but don't know how to begin? Julie Dohrman will guide you through some of the simpler practices that you can use to begin a regular practice in order to help calm the mind and settle the nervous system.

RESTORE + RECEIVE January 8th 4:00-6:00pm . . . Enjoy two blissful hours of nurturing Restorative Yoga with mindful movement guru TJ Halliday whilst receiving bodywork and an extra dose of TLC with massage therapist and yoga teacher Lara Kohn Thompson. More →

RESTORE + RECEIVE
January 8th 4:00-6:00pm
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Enjoy two blissful hours of nurturing Restorative Yoga with mindful movement guru TJ Halliday whilst receiving bodywork and an extra dose of TLC with massage therapist and yoga teacher Lara Kohn Thompson.

MOTHER DAUGHTER YOGA DATE December 11th 3:30-5:30pm . . . Connect with your daughter away from daily pressures and distractions. We’ll use yoga and age-appropriate games to create a space that honors her growing independence while maintaining strong mother-daughter bonds. More →

MOTHER DAUGHTER YOGA DATE
December 11th 3:30-5:30pm
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Connect with your daughter away from daily pressures and distractions. We’ll use yoga and age-appropriate games to create a space that honors her growing independence while maintaining strong mother-daughter bonds.

THE GODDESS SESSIONS November 20th 1:00-4:00pm . . . This round of the Goddess Sessions with Julie Dohrman will pour us into a realm of deep transformation by bringing to life those ferocious and protective forces that already exist in each of us in order to meet difficulties and times of transitions with grace.  Sliding scale available for those in need. Call 347-987-3162. More →

THE GODDESS SESSIONS
November 20th 1:00-4:00pm
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This round of the Goddess Sessions with Julie Dohrman will pour us into a realm of deep transformation by bringing to life those ferocious and protective forces that already exist in each of us in order to meet difficulties and times of transitions with grace. Sliding scale available for those in need. Call 347-987-3162.

HEART-OPENING + LIVE MUSIC *Workshop has been CANCELLED* . . . The practice of Tonglen or Giving and Receiving is done to develop our compassion and our ability to be present for our own suffering and the suffering of others. Give back via a coat drive that kicks off on Dec 3rd and receive your own practice of deep self-care with lots of heart opening and the soothing tones of an upright bass. More →

HEART-OPENING + LIVE MUSIC
*Workshop has been CANCELLED*
. . .
The practice of Tonglen or Giving and Receiving is done to develop our compassion and our ability to be present for our own suffering and the suffering of others. Give back via a coat drive that kicks off on Dec 3rd and receive your own practice of deep self-care with lots of heart opening and the soothing tones of an upright bass.

POST-ELECTION DISCUSSION November 13th 7-8:30pm . . . There is no escaping it -- our community feels shattered. There is no way through but through so here we go. Join us for a centering practice and discussion facilitated by Amy Quinn Suplina & Aditi Dhruv to discuss our collective wellbeing in the years ahead. No Pre-Registration Required.

POST-ELECTION DISCUSSION
November 13th 7-8:30pm
. . .
There is no escaping it -- our community feels shattered. There is no way through but through so here we go. Join us for a centering practice and discussion facilitated by Amy Quinn Suplina & Aditi Dhruv to discuss our collective wellbeing in the years ahead.

No Pre-Registration Required.

N ECK, JAW + SHOULDERS October 14th 6:30-8:30pm . . .   Denise Hopkins leads this Forrest Fridays session designed to offer you therapeutic solutions for dissolving tension in the shoulders, neck and jaw. Learn how to bring awareness to behavior patterns that create more tension is these tightly held places. More →

NECK, JAW + SHOULDERS
October 14th 6:30-8:30pm
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Denise Hopkins leads this Forrest Fridays session designed to offer you therapeutic solutions for dissolving tension in the shoulders, neck and jaw. Learn how to bring awareness to behavior patterns that create more tension is these tightly held places.

HIP OPENING CLASS September 30th 6:30-8:30pm . . . Forrest Fridays is back with yours truly Denise Hopkins! In this special intensive, dig deep into the realm of hip opening in order to unlock areas of stubborness. Forrest Yoga is known for it's attention to healing injuries and releasing stuck emotion in our cell tissue. More →

HIP OPENING CLASS
September 30th 6:30-8:30pm
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Forrest Fridays is back with yours truly Denise Hopkins! In this special intensive, dig deep into the realm of hip opening in order to unlock areas of stubborness. Forrest Yoga is known for it's attention to healing injuries and releasing stuck emotion in our cell tissue.

PAIN FREE BACK BENDING October 16th 1:00-3:00pm . . .

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A part of our workshop series devoted to new students and students looking to evolve their yoga practice. Maya leads this informative session that includes a lesson on the spinal column; ways to alleviate back pain and practices to promote a more flexible spine. More →

PAIN FREE BACK BENDING
October 16th 1:00-3:00pm
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A part of our workshop series devoted to new students and students looking to evolve their yoga practice. Maya leads this informative session that includes a lesson on the spinal column; ways to alleviate back pain and practices to promote a more flexible spine.

BLACK HISTORY + YOGA EXHIBIT Special Event Friday, Sept 23rd . . . B+B teacher Deidra Demens' powerful photography exhibit will be on display as part of Art Slope through 9/25. Join us this Friday 7-9:30pm for a special viewing, followed by yoga with live music, and reception and Q&A with Deidra after class. More →

BLACK HISTORY + YOGA EXHIBIT
Special Event Friday, Sept 23rd
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B+B teacher Deidra Demens' powerful photography exhibit will be on display as part of Art Slope through 9/25. Join us this Friday 7-9:30pm for a special viewing, followed by yoga with live music, and reception and Q&A with Deidra after class.

N AVIGATING THE NERVOUS SYSTEM October 1st 1:00-4:00pm . . . Join PhysiYoga Global teachers Diana Zotos Florio and Emily Tomlinson as they explain how mindfulness can reduce pain, improve mood and create healthy habits using embodied movement practices. More →

N AVIGATING THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
October 1st 1:00-4:00pm
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Join PhysiYoga Global teachers Diana Zotos Florio and Emily Tomlinson as they explain how mindfulness can reduce pain, improve mood and create healthy habits using embodied movement practices.

F OUNDATIONS LAB: SUN SALUTATIONS September 18th 1:00-3:00pm . . . Find your body's perfect flow. Demystify “the vinyasa” that makes up Surya Namaskar, aka Sun Salutations. Register for 1, or check out all 5 workshops in our Foundations Lab series! More →

FOUNDATIONS LAB: SUN SALUTATIONS
September 18th 1:00-3:00pm
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Find your body's perfect flow. Demystify “the vinyasa” that makes up Surya Namaskar, aka Sun Salutations. Register for 1, or check out all 5 workshops in our Foundations Lab series!

SPRING CLEANING CLASS May 20th 6:30-8:30pm . . . At last, spring is here! In this 2 hour class with Denise Hopkins, be ready to cleanse your lymphatic system through intense sweating, wring out your organs with twists, and shake off tension in your hips. More →

SPRING CLEANING CLASS
May 20th 6:30-8:30pm
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At last, spring is here! In this 2 hour class with Denise Hopkins, be ready to cleanse your lymphatic system through intense sweating, wring out your organs with twists, and shake off tension in your hips.

YOGA FOR LABOR + DELIVERY September 24th 3:00-6:00pm . . . In this workshop with Lara Kohn Thompson you will learn practical tools to support you both physically and emotionally through labor and delivery. Birth partners will learn to use hands-on techniques to offer support and comfort. More →

YOGA FOR LABOR + DELIVERY
September 24th 3:00-6:00pm
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In this workshop with Lara Kohn Thompson you will learn practical tools to support you both physically and emotionally through labor and delivery. Birth partners will learn to use hands-on techniques to offer support and comfort.

PRENATAL TEACHER TRAINING 3 Weekends - Oct to Dec 2016 . . . This Yoga Alliance approved 85-hour Integral Yoga Institute training with Lara Kohn Thompson and Beth Donnelly Caban prepares Yoga teachers to work with women at all stages of pregnancy.

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PRENATAL TEACHER TRAINING
3 Weekends - Oct to Dec 2016
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This Yoga Alliance approved 85-hour Integral Yoga Institute training with Lara Kohn Thompson and Beth Donnelly Caban prepares Yoga teachers to work with women at all stages of pregnancy.

MEMORIAL DAY SCHEDULE Monday, May 30th . . . We are open on Memorial Day and have classes for before or after your barbecue with friends. The schedule is limited though so be sure to check the website before swinging by for class. More →

MEMORIAL DAY SCHEDULE
Monday, May 30th
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We are open on Memorial Day and have classes for before or after your barbecue with friends. The schedule is limited though so be sure to check the website before swinging by for class.

BENEFITS OF YOGIC BREATHING May 7th 4:00-6:00pm . . .   Join Julie in this all-level workshop as she teaches you simple techniques to locate ujjayi breath and learn how to use it economically and powerfully to reinforce your asana practice and deepen your meditation. More →

BENEFITS OF YOGIC BREATHING
May 7th 4:00-6:00pm
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Join Julie in this all-level workshop as she teaches you simple techniques to locate ujjayi breath and learn how to use it economically and powerfully to reinforce your asana practice and deepen your meditation.

YOGA + MEZCAL TASTING July 22nd 7:00-9:00pm . . . Join Eric Lawrence for an evening of well balanced yoga flow and relaxation followed by an expert-led tasting of Pierde Almas mezcals. Light snacks will be provided, so bring a friend or two for this kick off to the weekend! More →

YOGA + MEZCAL TASTING
July 22nd 7:00-9:00pm
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Join Eric Lawrence for an evening of well balanced yoga flow and relaxation followed by an expert-led tasting of Pierde Almas mezcals. Light snacks will be provided, so bring a friend or two for this kick off to the weekend!

MUSICAL FAMILY YOGA April 16th 4:00-5:00pm . . . Join seasoned teachers and talented performers Cassie + Ryan for their jammin' Musical Family Yoga event. This weekend workshop is for families with walkers up to age 4. More →

MUSICAL FAMILY YOGA
April 16th 4:00-5:00pm
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Join seasoned teachers and talented performers Cassie + Ryan for their jammin' Musical Family Yoga event.
This weekend workshop is for families with walkers up to age 4.

ROMANCE YOUR SPIRIT February 13th 1:00-3:30pm . . . Join Denise Hopkins + Chantal Hauser for this Forrest Hip Opening Intensive designed to cultivate kindness and acceptance of your WHOLE self. Ignite fire in the core, build strength in the legs and sweat out old belief patterns that are living in your hips! More →

ROMANCE YOUR SPIRIT
February 13th 1:00-3:30pm
. . .
Join Denise Hopkins + Chantal Hauser for this Forrest Hip Opening Intensive designed to cultivate kindness and acceptance of your WHOLE self. Ignite fire in the core, build strength in the legs and sweat out old belief patterns that are living in your hips!

BACK HEALING INTENSIVE April 15th 6:30-8:30pm . . . Our spine, back and neck muscles can feel like a reflection of our life - overworked and overburdened. Join Denise for this Forrest Fridays class and learn ways to nurture and heal the back. More →

BACK HEALING INTENSIVE
April 15th 6:30-8:30pm
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Our spine, back and neck muscles can feel like a reflection of our life - overworked and overburdened. Join Denise for this Forrest Fridays class and learn ways to nurture and heal the back.

LOW FLYING: ARM BALANCING March 25th 6:30-8:30pm . . . Learn the art of hover-crafting with Lindsay Ashmun! Give gravity a run for its money as you learn to transition from one low level arm balance into the next. Intermediate level practice recommended. More →

LOW FLYING: ARM BALANCING
March 25th 6:30-8:30pm
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Learn the art of hover-crafting with Lindsay Ashmun! Give gravity a run for its money as you learn to transition from one low level arm balance into the next. Intermediate level practice recommended.

F REE PRACTICE WITH CTZNwell March 5th 4:00-6:00pm . . . Join Aditi Dhruv and Ximena Savitch for a free 45-minute asana practice. Afterwards, learn about the bill to increase minimum wage in NY and how you can get involved. More →

F REE PRACTICE WITH CTZNwell
March 5th 4:00-6:00pm
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Join Aditi Dhruv and Ximena Savitch for a free 45-minute asana practice. Afterwards, learn about the bill to increase minimum wage in NY and how you can get involved.

PLAY PRACTICE BABY EVENT February 20th 3:30-4:45pm . . .

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You’ve gone back to work but still want to play, right? Join Jessica in this popular workshop designed for working parents with mobile babies who are not yet walking. This weekend event focuses on baby-centered activities to support developing verbal + motor skills. More →

PLAY PRACTICE BABY EVENT
February 20th 3:30-4:45pm
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You’ve gone back to work but still want to play, right? Join Jessica in this popular workshop designed for working parents with mobile babies who are not yet walking. This weekend event focuses on baby-centered activities to support developing verbal + motor skills.

DEFROST YOUR SHOULDERS February 19th 6:30-8:30pm . . . Led by Denise Hopkins as part of her Forrest Fridays series, this class will bring the energy of a warm summer day to loosen upper back and neck areas. When our shoulders feel mobile and free, we are more open and more inspired to lead with the heart. More →

DEFROST YOUR SHOULDERS
February 19th 6:30-8:30pm
. . .
Led by Denise Hopkins as part of her Forrest Fridays series, this class will bring the energy of a warm summer day to loosen upper back and neck areas. When our shoulders feel mobile and free, we are more open and more inspired to lead with the heart.

HEAL YOUR LOW BACK February 13th 4:00-6:00pm . . . This workshop with Maya will focus on re-aligning the pelvic girdle in order to relieve pain and tension in the low back. We will combine self-massage, alignment based yoga, and strengthening exercises to bring more mobility and ease to the lower body. More →

HEAL YOUR LOW BACK
February 13th 4:00-6:00pm
. . .
This workshop with Maya will focus on re-aligning the pelvic girdle in order to relieve pain and tension in the low back. We will combine self-massage, alignment based yoga, and strengthening exercises to bring more mobility and ease to the lower body.

H EART OPENING WITH DENISE December 4th 6:30-8:30pm . . . This juicy class with Denise will revitalize you in the midst of the most hectic time of year. Work with steadfast compassion in chest openers and therapeutics backbends to create space around the heart. More →

H EART OPENING WITH DENISE
December 4th 6:30-8:30pm
. . .
This juicy class with Denise will revitalize you in the midst of the most hectic time of year. Work with steadfast compassion in chest openers and therapeutics backbends to create space around the heart.

AMP UP THE LOVE V-DAY PRACTICE February 14th 1:00-3:00pm . . . This workshop is intended for women and men who are single or coupled, gay or straight, who want to amp up the love in ALL of their relationships. Allow Love Coach Daniella to guide you through a heart-warming vinyasa and a sweet restorative practice, followed by a self-love meditation. More →

AMP UP THE LOVE V-DAY PRACTICE
February 14th 1:00-3:00pm
. . .
This workshop is intended for women and men who are single or coupled, gay or straight, who want to amp up the love in ALL of their relationships. Allow Love Coach Daniella to guide you through a heart-warming vinyasa and a sweet restorative practice, followed by a self-love meditation.

Y OGA OF COMPASSION December 18th 6:30-8:00pm . . . In this workshop with Marlie McGovern, enjoy a restorative yoga practice along with a lovingkindness guided meditation to cultivate self-compassion and compassion outward to other people. More →

Y OGA OF COMPASSION
December 18th 6:30-8:00pm
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In this workshop with Marlie McGovern, enjoy a restorative yoga practice along with a lovingkindness guided meditation to cultivate self-compassion and compassion outward to other people.

NEW YEAR, NEW CLASSES Beginning January 2016 . . . We've added to our roster of classes to ensure there's a class (or two) that works with your schedule: Tuesdays includes a new 915am Prenatal class, Wednesdays an 815pm Gentle Flow + Restorative and Thursdays now has a 630pm Open Flow+ and an 815pm Open Align. More →

NEW YEAR, NEW CLASSES
Beginning January 2016
. . .
We've added to our roster of classes to ensure there's a class (or two) that works with your schedule: Tuesdays includes a new 915am Prenatal class, Wednesdays an 815pm Gentle Flow + Restorative and Thursdays now has a 630pm Open Flow+ and an 815pm Open Align.

T HE PELVIC FLOOR: CORE POWER December 5th 3:00-5:30pm . . .

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This workshop for women aims to bring awareness to an area of the body often ignored or misunderstood: the pelvic floor. See how these muscles are influenced by posture and how the abs and pelvic floor can work together to improve core power. More →

T HE PELVIC FLOOR: CORE POWER
December 5th 3:00-5:30pm
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This workshop for women aims to bring awareness to an area of the body often ignored or misunderstood: the pelvic floor. See how these muscles are influenced by posture and how the abs and pelvic floor can work together to improve core power.

STRENGTH BUILDING INTENSIVE January 15th 6:30-8:30pm . . . Led by Denise Hopkins as part of her Forrest Fridays series, this class kicks off the year by building a strong foundation and lots of clarity through the untapped power of our heart, core and legs. More →

STRENGTH BUILDING INTENSIVE
January 15th 6:30-8:30pm
. . .
Led by Denise Hopkins as part of her Forrest Fridays series, this class kicks off the year by building a strong foundation and lots of clarity through the untapped power of our heart, core and legs.

T HERAPEUTICS: SHOULDERS & SPINE December 6th 2:00-5:00pm . . . At some point we've all been told to "sit up straight" but how do we find the optimal relationship between the spine and shoulders? Learn how the shoulders work in common yoga poses, and find spinal alignment in fun, easy to grasp ways. More →

T HERAPEUTICS: SHOULDERS & SPINE
December 6th 2:00-5:00pm
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At some point we've all been told to "sit up straight" but how do we find the optimal relationship between the spine and shoulders? Learn how the shoulders work in common yoga poses, and find spinal alignment in fun, easy to grasp ways.

P LAY PRACTICE BABIES November 7th 3:30-4:45pm . . . You’ve gone back to work but you still want to play, right? Join Jessica Phillips Lorenz as we bond with babies in this special event designed for parents with mobile infants who are not yet walking. More →

P LAY PRACTICE BABIES
November 7th 3:30-4:45pm
. . .
You’ve gone back to work but you still want to play, right? Join Jessica Phillips Lorenz as we bond with babies in this special event designed for parents with mobile infants who are not yet walking.

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE November 26 & 27 . . . Bend + Bloom is happy to offer classes every day next week throughout the holiday, including some special Cultivating Gratitude flow classes on Thursday and the necessary Post-Turkey Detox Flow on Friday morning. Check out the full holiday schedule here! More →

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
November 26 & 27
. . .
Bend + Bloom is happy to offer classes every day next week throughout the holiday, including some special Cultivating Gratitude flow classes on Thursday and the necessary Post-Turkey Detox Flow on Friday morning. Check out the full holiday schedule here!

C ANDLELIT FLOW + LIVE MUSIC TONIGHT! 2 SPOTS LEFT! . . . Join us for a special flow class with Sharifa Namusoke accompanied by live world percussion music by Adam Maalouf to raise funds for the inspiring work of Africa Yoga Project. 100% of funds raised will to support AYP's critical work. More →

C ANDLELIT FLOW + LIVE MUSIC
TONIGHT! 2 SPOTS LEFT!
. . .
Join us for a special flow class with Sharifa Namusoke accompanied by live world percussion music by Adam Maalouf to raise funds for the inspiring work of Africa Yoga Project. 100% of funds raised will to support AYP's critical work.

INVERSIONS WITH DENISE HOPKINS November 6th 6:30-8:30pm . . . Join Denise for this Forrest Fridays class that will shake things upside down with Inversions for all levels! This class will focus on building a strong and stable foundation for struggle-free inversions. More →

INVERSIONS WITH DENISE HOPKINS
November 6th 6:30-8:30pm
. . .
Join Denise for this Forrest Fridays class that will shake things upside down with Inversions for all levels! This class will focus on building a strong and stable foundation for struggle-free inversions.

URBAN HIKE & OUTDOOR YOGA October 25th 1:45-5:00pm . . . This foraging hike through Prospect Park is an adventure the whole family can enjoy! Discover unique, edible plants during the hike and then wind down with fresh air yoga. More →

URBAN HIKE & OUTDOOR YOGA
October 25th 1:45-5:00pm
. . .
This foraging hike through Prospect Park is an adventure the whole family can enjoy! Discover unique, edible plants during the hike and then wind down with fresh air yoga.

YOGA THERAPY FOR LOW BODY PAIN November 8th 1:00-4:00pm . . . Learn how to relieve pain in your feet, ankles, knees, thighs, hips or lower back using yoga therapeutics in this 3-hour workshop with Julie Dohrman. More →

YOGA THERAPY FOR LOW BODY PAIN
November 8th 1:00-4:00pm
. . .
Learn how to relieve pain in your feet, ankles, knees, thighs, hips or lower back using yoga therapeutics in this 3-hour workshop with Julie Dohrman.

Y OGA FOR GENTS October 25th 2:00-4:00pm . . . This workshop by Eric Lawrence is designed to give men the tools and knowledge to skillfully use yoga props and create modifications for poses that can be structurally limiting due to the male anatomy. More →

Y OGA FOR GENTS
October 25th 2:00-4:00pm
. . .
This workshop by Eric Lawrence is designed to give men the tools and knowledge to skillfully use yoga props and create modifications for poses that can be structurally limiting due to the male anatomy.

N EW MEDITATION CLASS Starting September 27th 6:30-6:55pm . . . Join Marlie McGovern for a new Sunday night donation-based meditation class which will explore mindfulness, compassion, and visualization practices from the Buddhist tradition. Beginners welcome! More →

N EW MEDITATION CLASS
Starting September 27th 6:30-6:55pm
. . .
Join Marlie McGovern for a new Sunday night donation-based meditation class which will explore mindfulness, compassion, and visualization practices from the Buddhist tradition. Beginners welcome!

N EW DONATION YOGA CLASS Fridays from 5:00-6:00pm . . . Beginning October 2nd, join us for this creative and energetic flow class taught by blooming teachers who have completed our teacher training within the last two years. This class is donation-based and open to all levels. More →

N EW DONATION YOGA CLASS
Fridays from 5:00-6:00pm
. . .
Beginning October 2nd, join us for this creative and energetic flow class taught by blooming teachers who have completed our teacher training within the last two years. This class is donation-based and open to all levels.

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BASICS OF INVERSIONS June 1st 6:30-8:30pm . . . Build strength from the ground up in this Forrest Fridays intensive with Denise. Strengthen the upper body, core, pelvis, and inner legs, and build confidence for inversions. All levels welcome! More →

MEDITATION TEACHER TRAINING June 2nd-3rd . . . Learn how Mindfulness of Sensations creates mental space and enables intentional action, and practice guiding meditation in a supportive learning environment. More →

THE PELVIC SPACE: CORE POWER June 17th 1:00-4:00pm . . . In this workshop, Lara Kohn Thompson will help you to bring awareness to an area of the body that is often ignored or misunderstood. Open to women at all stages of life, including those who are pregnant and postpartum. More →

CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION SERIES Weekend Intensive Starting May 18th . . . This 3-class weekend intensive is one of the most comprehensive Childbirth Education series in the city and includes the most up-to-date, evidence-based information to prepare you for the birthing process in all settings. More →

YOGA FOR A GOOD CAUSE Thursday, May 17th 7:30pm . . . Support victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault. A portion of the proceeds from this Basics-level class will be donated to Exhale to Inhale . Sign up with your class pack or membership, or drop in! More →

PERFECT MOTHER'S DAY GIFT Buy Gift Certificates Online or In-Studio . . . Give the yogi in your life classes, workshops, trainings, or yoga gear with our gift certificates, which can be purchased in any dollar denomination. Swing by the studio or buy online now. Buy →

YOGA FOR A GOOD CAUSE Thursday, May 17th 7:30pm . . . We are partnering with a wonderful organization called Exhale to Inhale to raise funds for victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault. A portion of all the proceeds from your attendance in the Basics class on May 17th will be donated to Exhale to Inhale's #itstimetoheal campaign. More →

NEW PARENTS' SUPPORT GROUP 5 - week series begins Tues May 22nd . . . Join postpartum doula and postnatal yoga teacher Tina Goldstein to share experiences + concerns, ask questions, and form community. Each week focuses on a topic but is open to individual concerns. Bring your baby & your lunch! More →

MAY CHALLENGE Register by May 5 . . . Challenge yourself to complete 25 yoga classes in the month of May for a pre-summer refresh (and a $25 studio credit!). Specially-themed classes and inspirational emails included. More →

HIPS + HAMSTRINGS May 4th 6:30-8:30pm . . . Got tight hips and hamstrings? In Rachael’s intensive Forrest Yoga workshop, work on opening the hips through their full range of motion and unravel tension around the sacrum and hamstrings. More →

TINY TOTS YOGA WORKSHOP May 5th 1:00-2:00pm . . . Is your baby on the move? Stretch, bond, and breathe with your active baby in this workshop designed for babies who are crawling, scooting, or just starting to walk. More →

YOGA FOR BIRTH April 21st 3:00-6:00pm . . . In this workshop you'll learn practical tools to support you physically & emotionally through labor and delivery. Birth partners will learn to use hands-on techniques to offer support and comfort. More →

YOGA + WHISKEY TASTING April 21st 6:30-9:00pm . . . Join Eric Lawrence for an evening of well balanced yoga flow and relaxation followed by an expert led tasting of Prohibition Distillery's spirits. Light snacks will be provided so bring a friend or two for this kick off to the weekend! More →

HANDS ON ASSISTS April 22nd 1:00-6:00pm . . . Work with Denise Hopkins to build confidence in your hands, learn new assists and connect with other teachers in your community.  Open to teachers of all styles and levels, including trainees. More →

INTRODUCTION TO IYENGAR YOGA April 7th, 1:00-3:00pm . . . The foundations of Iyengar Yoga are taught in standing poses. This workshop will introduce you to this safe, systematic yoga lineage, and will focus on the actions of standing poses. More →

FORREST FRIDAYS: BACK STRENGTH April 6th 6:30-8:30pm . . . Weak abdominals and injured lower backs usually go hand in hand. In this special intensive class, learn tools to traction out your spine, strengthen the entire back, and build core strength with lots of precise abdominal work. More →

YOGA FOR ANXIETY + DEPRESSION April 8th, 4:00-6:30pm . . . Learn healthy ways to cope and self-soothe that are rooted in yoga and supported by psychology and science. Begin to rewire your brain for greater emotional balance. More →

INVERSIONS  101 March 24th 3:00-5:30pm . . . For new and experienced students looking for a focused exploration of inversions. Learn the essentials of handstand, forearm stand, and headstand. Use the wall to walk up, kick up, and practice beginning to balance. More →

YOGA FOR C HRONIC STRESS + FATIGUE March 12th 4:00-6:30pm . . . Over half of all Americans report feeling chronically stressed and depleted. Sound like you? Learn how this stress negatively impacts your health and what you can do to support well being and build resiliency. More →

SIDE BENDS + CHEST OPENING March 2nd 6:30-8:30pm . . . Break free from the winter blues and air out your torso in this special Forrest Fridays workshop led by Denise. Free your lungs, sit up taller, release shoulder + neck tension, and stop the slump! Open to all levels. More →

UPPER BODY STRENGTH March 3rd 3:30-6:00p . . . Find proper alignment, muscular action and execution of common yoga poses so you can achieve longevity and progress in your practice. Build strength and learn the fundamentals of optimal movement. More →

BEGINNER WORKSHOP March 3rd 1:00-3:00pm . . .

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ADVANCED INVERSIONS March 4th 2:00-4:00pm . . . Expand your existing inversion practice in this advanced workshop.  Learn variations and transitions in headstand, forearm stand, and handstand. Click below to review prerequisites and register! More →

HEART WARMING RECIPE WORKSHOP February 25th 4:00-6:30pm . . . Treat yourself to a hearty mid-winter stew of goodness: 2 parts Asana, 1 part Ball Rolling, 1 part Pranayama + Meditation. Slow cook, stir gently, and invite deep intention. More →

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE December 24-January 1 . . . We are OPEN every day this holiday season, with limited classes on Dec 24, Dec 25, Dec 31, and Jan 1. Please check the schedule before you head to the studio to ensure your favorite class is still on, and sign up in advance to reserve your spot - classes will sell out!  More →

FORREST FRIDAYS: NECK, JAW, & SHOULDER February 2, 6:30-8:30pm . . . Slowly and therapeutically tease out layers of gripping and tension in the neck, jaw, and shoulders. Learn techniques that can be done at home, your desk, or during yoga practice. More →

YOGA FOR FERTILITY February 4, 3:00-5:30pm . . . Boost fertility and lower stress levels. In this workshop, we will discuss how yoga can make the body fertility-friendly through creating calmness and relaxation. More →

TINY TOTS YOGA  WORKSHOP February 3, 1:00-2:00pm . . . Is your baby on the move? Stretch, bond, and breathe with your active baby in this weekend workshop designed for babies who are crawling, scooting, or just starting to walk. More →

LOWER BODY STRENGTH January 27, 3:30-6:00p . . . Find proper alignment, muscular action and execution of common yoga poses so you can achieve longevity and progress in your practice. More →

NEW YEAR 20-CLASS PACK On Sale Through Jan 5 . . . To aid your resolutions, we're offering this special 20-pack for just $275 (that's only $13.75 per class!). Classes may be used toward adult or independent kids classes. Exp. 3 months from purchase. No extensions. More →

N YE and New Year's Day Schedule December 31st- January 1st . . . We are open and offering a reduced schedule on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. If you plan on attending class, be sure to sign up ahead of time and arrive before the start of class- these classes will fill up. Happy New Year! M ore  →

T EACHING ADVANCED ASANA December 9th 1:00-8:00pm . . . For yoga teachers interested in teaching Level 2 & 3 poses like inversions, arm balances, or deep backbends & hip openers. Learn how to prep students for, sequence, and clearly teach advanced asana. More →

# G IVINGTUESDAY: SUPPORT PROSPECT PARK November 28th . . . Donate to our friends at the Prospect Park Alliance on this national day of philanthropy (or anytime before December 31) and your tax-deductible donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar by other dedicated supporters. More →

YOGA WITH ACUPUNCTURE December 3rd 12:45-2:45pm . . . Flow and restore with Karen Shelley + Sara Vaccariello as you progress from a steady vinyasa practice to a restorative practice that's blended with a gentle acupuncture treatment. More →

FLASH SALE: 10 CLASSES FOR $110 24 Hours - Nov 30 only . . . Stay centered this December with Bend + Bloom. We are offering almost 40% off our regular rate to help you prioritize your mental + physical health this crazy season. There is only one day to purchase this special pack, which is only valid for use in December 2017, so act fast! Purchase →

2 00-HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING Begins February 9th . . . New Year's Resolution: become a yoga teacher! Learn the tools of great Align + Flow classes, or deepen your own practice. This Yoga Alliance-approved training is an in-depth immersion with senior teacher Julie Dohrman and guest teachers. More →

R EFINE YOUR TEACHING: THEMES AND CUES November 5th, 1:00pm-8:00pm . . . This one-day Continuing Education training with Julie Dohrman is intended for yoga teachers who want to teach more meaningful, precise, inspiring, and effective classes. More →

FORREST FRIDAYS: NECK, JAW, & SHOULDER November 3rd, 6:30-8:30pm . . . Join Denise to move slowly and therapeutically to tease out layers of gripping and tension in the neck, jaw and shoulders. Learn simple moves which can be done at home, at your desk and within your yoga poses. More →

RESTORATIVE YOGA TEACHER TRAINING October 20th - 22nd . . . Join Marlie McGovern for a hands-on, experiential training which will teach you the essential principles and practices of restorative yoga. Open to all caregivers + body workers. More →

PASSIONATE CORE WORK + HIP-OPENING October 6, 6:30-8:30pm . . . Through standing and seated poses, learn to create space and release tension in the hips. Physically freeing this area gives us a feeling of space to quest for that which lights our soul on fire!

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THERAPEUTIC HEART-OPENING September 22nd 6:30-8:30pm . . . Learn how to pay attention to your precious heart in order to create the life you crave. Open your chest, upper back, shoulders, and neck to move out the backlog of physical shielding.

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HOUSTON HURRICANE BENEFIT September 23rd 6:00-7:30pm . . . Join Aditi Dhruv and Jess Geevarghese for a yoga & sound meditation class to benefit the Houston Food Bank and Houston Independent School District. More →

BUILD YOUR HOME PRACTICE September 24th 4:00-6:30pm . . .   Create a sustaining, supportive home practice wherever you are, in whatever time you have. Eliminate barriers & create a supportive, nourishing home practice space.

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KIDS CLASSES ARE BACK! Starting Wed & Thu 9/13-9/14 . . . After summer break, the Lil Yogis (ages 6-8) and Tween Yoga (ages 9-12) classes are back on Wed & Thu at 4pm! Drop off your kiddo and enjoy your own adult class in the adjoining studio. More →

THE BEND + BLOOM APP IS HERE Download for discounts . . . Use the app to reserve classes and you'll never have to log into your account again. To receive exclusive special offers for app users, keep your notifications turned on! More →

FREE YOGA + LIVE MUSIC Fridays 1-2p . . . Join us on Fridays through 8/4 for FREE lunchtime yoga and live music, co-presented with BRIC Arts and led by a B+B teacher with different musical accompaniment each week! More →

S UMMER CLASS PACK 20-class pack for $260 . . . Take advantage of our mega super summer blowout sale on this 20-class pack that takes your per-class cost to just $13! Offer valid now through 6/30. Class pack expires 2 months after purchase. More →

PRE- & POST-NATAL SELF-MASSAGE July 15th 3:00-5:00pm . . . This workshop is for all pregnant or postpartum women who feel tight, tense, or achy. Skillfully rolling on massage balls can heal overworked and injured tissues and re-set the nervous system. Leave with a set of self-care tools to assist you during and after childbirth. More →

F REE PARK YOGA Thursdays 7-8p . . . Bend + Bloom Yoga, lululemon Brooklyn, and the Prospect Park Alliance announce their annual Prospect Park Yoga series, beginning June 2. The free outdoor yoga series takes place every Thursday through August 25 in Prospect Park's Long Meadow from 7-8pm. More →

LIVE MUSIC YOGA CLASS Fridays 7:30-9pm . . . Sweeten up your spring and your flow with a live music accompaniment every Friday evening throughout the rest of May. This open level class includes one part vinyasa and one part restorative for a well balanced you. More →

YOGA + SCIENCE CONFERENCE May 30th . . . This one-day conference will inform yoga practitioners and yoga teachers of the most recent scientific evidence supporting the use of yoga for optimizing consciousness, cell regeneration, longevity and health.  More →

N ECK + SHOULDER LOVE April 28th 6:30-8:30pm . . . Our neck is a bridge between our brain and body. Stress and tension though tend to jam this mind-body path of communication. In this Forrest class, we will work slowly with great patience to therapeutically unburden these areas. More →

Y OGA + NUTRITION FOR FERTILITY April 30th 3:30-6:30pm . . . Learn natural ways to boost fertility, balance hormones, and improve reproductive health, then relax into a deeply calming restorative yoga practice. More →

HIPS + HAMSTRINGS March 10th 6:30-8:30pm . . . Got tight hips and hamstrings? In this intensive Forrest Yoga class we will open the hips through their full range of motion and begin to unravel tension around the sacrum and hamstrings. More →

CORE POWER FOR WOMEN March 11th 2:30-5:30pm . . .

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Learn how the muscles of the pelvic floor work to support posture for greater ease and core strength. Fully body movement and discussion will be used to enhance your awareness of this space. More →

FULL COLOR CUBA May 6th -11th, 2017 . . . Join Amy Quinn Suplina and Karen Shelley in Havana and Viñales, Cuba for daily yoga and a cultural immersion into the food, art, history, and politics of Cuba. More →

SOLAR LOVE RETREAT February 14-20, 2017 . . . Join Lindsay Mackay Ashmun and Amy Quinn Suplina for a seven day (six night) yoga retreat in sublime Tulum, Mexico that concludes over Presidents Day weekend.

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C ORE AWAKENING January 20th 6:30-8:30pm . . . Led by Denise Hopkins as part of her Forrest Fridays series, this class will help you establish a new relationship to your core by utilizing deep abdominal work. Come sweat and embrace your belly! More →

I NTRO TO MEDITATION December 11th 1:00-3:00pm . . . Interested in a daily meditation practice, but don't know how to begin? Julie Dohrman will guide you through some of the simpler practices that you can use to begin a regular practice in order to help calm the mind and settle the nervous system. More →

RESTORE + RECEIVE January 8th 4:00-6:00pm . . . Enjoy two blissful hours of nurturing Restorative Yoga with mindful movement guru TJ Halliday whilst receiving bodywork and an extra dose of TLC with massage therapist and yoga teacher Lara Kohn Thompson. More →

MOTHER DAUGHTER YOGA DATE December 11th 3:30-5:30pm . . . Connect with your daughter away from daily pressures and distractions. We’ll use yoga and age-appropriate games to create a space that honors her growing independence while maintaining strong mother-daughter bonds. More →

THE GODDESS SESSIONS November 20th 1:00-4:00pm . . . This round of the Goddess Sessions with Julie Dohrman will pour us into a realm of deep transformation by bringing to life those ferocious and protective forces that already exist in each of us in order to meet difficulties and times of transitions with grace.  Sliding scale available for those in need. Call 347-987-3162. More →

HEART-OPENING + LIVE MUSIC *Workshop has been CANCELLED* . . . The practice of Tonglen or Giving and Receiving is done to develop our compassion and our ability to be present for our own suffering and the suffering of others. Give back via a coat drive that kicks off on Dec 3rd and receive your own practice of deep self-care with lots of heart opening and the soothing tones of an upright bass. More →

POST-ELECTION DISCUSSION November 13th 7-8:30pm . . . There is no escaping it -- our community feels shattered. There is no way through but through so here we go. Join us for a centering practice and discussion facilitated by Amy Quinn Suplina & Aditi Dhruv to discuss our collective wellbeing in the years ahead. No Pre-Registration Required.

N ECK, JAW + SHOULDERS October 14th 6:30-8:30pm . . .   Denise Hopkins leads this Forrest Fridays session designed to offer you therapeutic solutions for dissolving tension in the shoulders, neck and jaw. Learn how to bring awareness to behavior patterns that create more tension is these tightly held places. More →

HIP OPENING CLASS September 30th 6:30-8:30pm . . . Forrest Fridays is back with yours truly Denise Hopkins! In this special intensive, dig deep into the realm of hip opening in order to unlock areas of stubborness. Forrest Yoga is known for it's attention to healing injuries and releasing stuck emotion in our cell tissue. More →

PAIN FREE BACK BENDING October 16th 1:00-3:00pm . . .

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A part of our workshop series devoted to new students and students looking to evolve their yoga practice. Maya leads this informative session that includes a lesson on the spinal column; ways to alleviate back pain and practices to promote a more flexible spine. More →

BLACK HISTORY + YOGA EXHIBIT Special Event Friday, Sept 23rd . . . B+B teacher Deidra Demens' powerful photography exhibit will be on display as part of Art Slope through 9/25. Join us this Friday 7-9:30pm for a special viewing, followed by yoga with live music, and reception and Q&A with Deidra after class. More →

N AVIGATING THE NERVOUS SYSTEM October 1st 1:00-4:00pm . . . Join PhysiYoga Global teachers Diana Zotos Florio and Emily Tomlinson as they explain how mindfulness can reduce pain, improve mood and create healthy habits using embodied movement practices. More →

F OUNDATIONS LAB: SUN SALUTATIONS September 18th 1:00-3:00pm . . . Find your body's perfect flow. Demystify “the vinyasa” that makes up Surya Namaskar, aka Sun Salutations. Register for 1, or check out all 5 workshops in our Foundations Lab series! More →

SPRING CLEANING CLASS May 20th 6:30-8:30pm . . . At last, spring is here! In this 2 hour class with Denise Hopkins, be ready to cleanse your lymphatic system through intense sweating, wring out your organs with twists, and shake off tension in your hips. More →

YOGA FOR LABOR + DELIVERY September 24th 3:00-6:00pm . . . In this workshop with Lara Kohn Thompson you will learn practical tools to support you both physically and emotionally through labor and delivery. Birth partners will learn to use hands-on techniques to offer support and comfort. More →

PRENATAL TEACHER TRAINING 3 Weekends - Oct to Dec 2016 . . . This Yoga Alliance approved 85-hour Integral Yoga Institute training with Lara Kohn Thompson and Beth Donnelly Caban prepares Yoga teachers to work with women at all stages of pregnancy.

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MEMORIAL DAY SCHEDULE Monday, May 30th . . . We are open on Memorial Day and have classes for before or after your barbecue with friends. The schedule is limited though so be sure to check the website before swinging by for class. More →

BENEFITS OF YOGIC BREATHING May 7th 4:00-6:00pm . . .   Join Julie in this all-level workshop as she teaches you simple techniques to locate ujjayi breath and learn how to use it economically and powerfully to reinforce your asana practice and deepen your meditation. More →

YOGA + MEZCAL TASTING July 22nd 7:00-9:00pm . . . Join Eric Lawrence for an evening of well balanced yoga flow and relaxation followed by an expert-led tasting of Pierde Almas mezcals. Light snacks will be provided, so bring a friend or two for this kick off to the weekend! More →

MUSICAL FAMILY YOGA April 16th 4:00-5:00pm . . . Join seasoned teachers and talented performers Cassie + Ryan for their jammin' Musical Family Yoga event. This weekend workshop is for families with walkers up to age 4. More →

ROMANCE YOUR SPIRIT February 13th 1:00-3:30pm . . . Join Denise Hopkins + Chantal Hauser for this Forrest Hip Opening Intensive designed to cultivate kindness and acceptance of your WHOLE self. Ignite fire in the core, build strength in the legs and sweat out old belief patterns that are living in your hips! More →

BACK HEALING INTENSIVE April 15th 6:30-8:30pm . . . Our spine, back and neck muscles can feel like a reflection of our life - overworked and overburdened. Join Denise for this Forrest Fridays class and learn ways to nurture and heal the back. More →

LOW FLYING: ARM BALANCING March 25th 6:30-8:30pm . . . Learn the art of hover-crafting with Lindsay Ashmun! Give gravity a run for its money as you learn to transition from one low level arm balance into the next. Intermediate level practice recommended. More →

F REE PRACTICE WITH CTZNwell March 5th 4:00-6:00pm . . . Join Aditi Dhruv and Ximena Savitch for a free 45-minute asana practice. Afterwards, learn about the bill to increase minimum wage in NY and how you can get involved. More →

PLAY PRACTICE BABY EVENT February 20th 3:30-4:45pm . . .

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You’ve gone back to work but still want to play, right? Join Jessica in this popular workshop designed for working parents with mobile babies who are not yet walking. This weekend event focuses on baby-centered activities to support developing verbal + motor skills. More →

DEFROST YOUR SHOULDERS February 19th 6:30-8:30pm . . . Led by Denise Hopkins as part of her Forrest Fridays series, this class will bring the energy of a warm summer day to loosen upper back and neck areas. When our shoulders feel mobile and free, we are more open and more inspired to lead with the heart. More →

HEAL YOUR LOW BACK February 13th 4:00-6:00pm . . . This workshop with Maya will focus on re-aligning the pelvic girdle in order to relieve pain and tension in the low back. We will combine self-massage, alignment based yoga, and strengthening exercises to bring more mobility and ease to the lower body. More →

H EART OPENING WITH DENISE December 4th 6:30-8:30pm . . . This juicy class with Denise will revitalize you in the midst of the most hectic time of year. Work with steadfast compassion in chest openers and therapeutics backbends to create space around the heart. More →

AMP UP THE LOVE V-DAY PRACTICE February 14th 1:00-3:00pm . . . This workshop is intended for women and men who are single or coupled, gay or straight, who want to amp up the love in ALL of their relationships. Allow Love Coach Daniella to guide you through a heart-warming vinyasa and a sweet restorative practice, followed by a self-love meditation. More →

Y OGA OF COMPASSION December 18th 6:30-8:00pm . . . In this workshop with Marlie McGovern, enjoy a restorative yoga practice along with a lovingkindness guided meditation to cultivate self-compassion and compassion outward to other people. More →

NEW YEAR, NEW CLASSES Beginning January 2016 . . . We've added to our roster of classes to ensure there's a class (or two) that works with your schedule: Tuesdays includes a new 915am Prenatal class, Wednesdays an 815pm Gentle Flow + Restorative and Thursdays now has a 630pm Open Flow+ and an 815pm Open Align. More →

T HE PELVIC FLOOR: CORE POWER December 5th 3:00-5:30pm . . .

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This workshop for women aims to bring awareness to an area of the body often ignored or misunderstood: the pelvic floor. See how these muscles are influenced by posture and how the abs and pelvic floor can work together to improve core power. More →

STRENGTH BUILDING INTENSIVE January 15th 6:30-8:30pm . . . Led by Denise Hopkins as part of her Forrest Fridays series, this class kicks off the year by building a strong foundation and lots of clarity through the untapped power of our heart, core and legs. More →

T HERAPEUTICS: SHOULDERS & SPINE December 6th 2:00-5:00pm . . . At some point we've all been told to "sit up straight" but how do we find the optimal relationship between the spine and shoulders? Learn how the shoulders work in common yoga poses, and find spinal alignment in fun, easy to grasp ways. More →

P LAY PRACTICE BABIES November 7th 3:30-4:45pm . . . You’ve gone back to work but you still want to play, right? Join Jessica Phillips Lorenz as we bond with babies in this special event designed for parents with mobile infants who are not yet walking. More →

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE November 26 & 27 . . . Bend + Bloom is happy to offer classes every day next week throughout the holiday, including some special Cultivating Gratitude flow classes on Thursday and the necessary Post-Turkey Detox Flow on Friday morning. Check out the full holiday schedule here! More →

C ANDLELIT FLOW + LIVE MUSIC TONIGHT! 2 SPOTS LEFT! . . . Join us for a special flow class with Sharifa Namusoke accompanied by live world percussion music by Adam Maalouf to raise funds for the inspiring work of Africa Yoga Project. 100% of funds raised will to support AYP's critical work. More →

INVERSIONS WITH DENISE HOPKINS November 6th 6:30-8:30pm . . . Join Denise for this Forrest Fridays class that will shake things upside down with Inversions for all levels! This class will focus on building a strong and stable foundation for struggle-free inversions. More →

URBAN HIKE & OUTDOOR YOGA October 25th 1:45-5:00pm . . . This foraging hike through Prospect Park is an adventure the whole family can enjoy! Discover unique, edible plants during the hike and then wind down with fresh air yoga. More →

YOGA THERAPY FOR LOW BODY PAIN November 8th 1:00-4:00pm . . . Learn how to relieve pain in your feet, ankles, knees, thighs, hips or lower back using yoga therapeutics in this 3-hour workshop with Julie Dohrman. More →

Y OGA FOR GENTS October 25th 2:00-4:00pm . . . This workshop by Eric Lawrence is designed to give men the tools and knowledge to skillfully use yoga props and create modifications for poses that can be structurally limiting due to the male anatomy. More →

N EW MEDITATION CLASS Starting September 27th 6:30-6:55pm . . . Join Marlie McGovern for a new Sunday night donation-based meditation class which will explore mindfulness, compassion, and visualization practices from the Buddhist tradition. Beginners welcome! More →

N EW DONATION YOGA CLASS Fridays from 5:00-6:00pm . . . Beginning October 2nd, join us for this creative and energetic flow class taught by blooming teachers who have completed our teacher training within the last two years. This class is donation-based and open to all levels. More →