Goat Yoga @ The Twisted Olive! - $29 Members | $34 Non-Members | $16 Kids
This class is taught by:
Pattie Wagner (E-RYT 500/YACEP)
Pattie Wagner, E-RYT 500 and YACEP®, took yoga when she was four years old with her flower child mom. Yoga found her again when she had her second son and needed a release from a demanding career in a foreign city. Over 20 years, she has practiced a broad variety of yoga styles including Power, Bikram, Hatha, Ashtanga, Restorative, Yin, Iyengar and "crappy work yoga" and infused them all into her teaching style (minus the crappy parts, of course).
- My teaching style is: Very hands on, fun, upbeat and spiritual. I love assisting my students, so be prepared for adjustments, neck rubs and guidance.
- My favorite yoga pose is: Padahastasana! I love the release that Gorilla pose provides. It’s a simple forward fold that is accessible to all levels of yogis. It also calms the mind, helps with digestion and improves circulation in your hands and wrists. It’s great for people who work on computers all day long.
- Yoga has helped me overcome: Wow, so much. I began practicing when my 2nd son was born to help with post-partum depression. From there, I fell in love! Anything is possible on a yoga mat.
- My favorite music to teach to is: I have extremely wide tastes of music and love to mix up fresh playlists for my students. I also get help from my sons who help keep my music cutting edge ... I love offering a brand new sound or unknown artist to my students.
- I love my: Eyes and hair. My eyes are hazel and can turn to a beautiful complex green/gold. My hair? I rarely blow it dry and (WHEN) I bother to style it, it looks AMAZING!
- My favorite goddess is: Akhilandeshvari. She is the “The Always Broken Goddess”. Basically, she celebrates that we are always just a little broken, a little on the edge. This allows us to try something new and unfathomable in our lives and break away from our toxic routines or attachments. And she rides on a crocodile … How cool is that?! There is a great article about her on Elephant Journal by JC Peters. Check it out!
- You must try this healthy snack: Well, I'm not sure how truly healthy Skinny Pop is but I can devour a whole bag on my own!
- My favorite Sanskrit phrase is: "Om Namah Shivaya". Chanting this mantra is incredibly powerful … Be careful what you wish for!
- My advice for beginning yogis: Focus on building the very basics of your practice. Your breath is everything and will guide you both physically and spiritually. Don’t worry about how flexible or strong you are … And don’t worry about the heat, Release has plenty of options!
- I’m most grateful for: My wonderful family who supported me when I took on the major life change of starting my own yoga studio. I may be crazy, but I’m loved!
- The most exotic place that I’ve practiced yoga is: Hmm, I've been fortunate to experience travel to many places. The Great Wall of China, India, Costa Rica or Kripalu are some of my top places.
- If I could practice yoga with anyone, it would be: Harry Styles! I am obsessed.
- I want to take my yoga to the next level by: Assisting all of the fabulous Release teachers and students in reaching their full potential.
- My heroes are: Anita Roddick (founder of The Body Shop), Maxine Clark (founder of Build a Bear) and Oprah (founder of everything). They each built profitable businesses from the core of their passions, took immense risks, and focused on giving back to their employees and communities. And they did it with kindness, compassion, fun and profitability. That’s the way business should be!
- My one wish for the world is: "Be Happy, Be Healthy, Be Whole."
Amy Pablo (E-RYT 200)
Amy started her yoga journey at Release Yoga over 5 years ago. She was looking for a good “workout” but
found so much more. She graduated teacher training from Release, is Reiki II certified and is a key management team member at Release. She is also a mother of 3 beautiful girls.
- My teaching style is: Warm, loving and about self-exploration. Yoga is about the connection with yourself through yourself.
- My favorite yoga pose is: Tadasana- Mountain Pose. This pose allows me to connect and engage every part of my body and mind.
- Yoga has helped me overcome: Low self-confidence and self worth. My yoga practice has allowed me to connect with my true self and has given me the tools to love and accept myself.
- I love my eyes because: They allow me to see the beauty in the world.
- My favorite goddess is: Parvati, Goddess of love and devotion because love is all you need!
- You must try this healthy snack: Vanilla protein shake with banana and spinach.
- My favorite Sanskrit phrase is: Atma Prema – unconditional self-love because it reminds me to love the light in others and myself.
- My advice for beginning yogis is: Be kind to yourself. Yoga is about the journey not a destination to the poses. It is your journey not anyone else’s.
- I’m most grateful for: Finding Yoga! It really has changed my life!
- The most exotic place I’ve practiced yoga is: The beach at sunrise.
- I am excited to take my yoga practice to the next level because: I learn something new every time I come to my mat.
- My heroes are: My 3 girls. They remind me every day to be present, loving and kind.
- My super power is: Seeing the positive in all situations!
- My one wish for the world is: For all to be kind. Be kind to others, the planet, and animals and most important to THEMSELVES.
Join baby goats as they climb, stretch, sniff, lick and kiss you during your light-hearted practice chock full'o goat goodness!
This All Levels event will sell out fast! Goat yoga is a fun, playful trend and we just couldn't resist bringing it to you!
Kiddos are welcome! Please bring a mat that you don't mind getting nibbled or chewed. Goats are natural climbers so please have a jacket/towel handy.
Event includes a 15% lunch coupon from our friends at the Twisted Olive. The Release Pop-Up Boutique will be available before and after class (please arrive early and plan to stay for lunch!).
*Rain dates are as follows:
for 6/20, rain date is 6/27
for 7/18, rain date is 7/25
for 8/15, rain date is 8/22
for 9/19, rain date is 9/26
for 10/17, rain date is 10/24
for 8/15, rain date is 8/22
for 9/19, rain date is 9/26
for 10/17, rain date is 10/24
Sorry, no refunds or rain checks due to the popularity of this event.
