trauma-informed yoga classes in ithaca

129 West Falls St Ithaca NY 14850

Welcome to your Hometown Yoga Studio!

Two women standing inside a tent at a yoga event, wearing matching green tank tops with a hand design, in front of a banner that reads 'YOGA FARM ITHACA'. one woman has white patterned leggings, and the other has black leggings, both smiling at the camera.

Yoga Farm is a trauma-aware yoga studio. In practice, that means we prioritize choice, consent, and nervous-system awareness in how we teach.

In most classes, we generally do not offer hands-on assists or adjustments, and teachers often cue from their own mats. Some students love hands-on assists, and others find them uncomfortable or activating — so we aim to avoid assumptions about what is welcome.

If you prefer hands-on assistance, you’re welcome to ask your teacher. Some teachers may be able to accommodate requests, and it’s always okay if the answer is “not today.”

Our studio’s roots are in Kundalini and Qigong, so many classes may include breathwork, meditation, and subtle-body awareness alongside physical movement. If you’re looking for a workout-only power flow experience, we may not be the best fit — and we’re happy to help you find what you’re looking for.

Abstract black shape with a thin, light-colored outline, resembling an irregular, organic form.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Bhakti Bliss Kirtan 

Friday, July 10th 7:30-9p

Join us for an evening of kirtan with Bhakti Bliss!

Bhakti Bliss Kirtan has a unique style which transports you to a deep devotional place in your heart, while also inspiring you to get up and dance and express your joy and bliss for life! Kirtan is the joyful expression of Bhakti Yoga, the yoga of devotion, and it’s one of the easiest ways to open your heart and feel your love connection to all of everything! We chant sacred mantras and names of the Divine, set to music that is easy to follow along with, call-and-response style. Lift your vibration and come home to yourself with this practice.

All ages are welcome.

gong meditation

saturday, July 11th 7-8:30p

A woman in white with a headwrap strikes a singing bowl during a meditation or sound healing session, with people lying on mats on the floor.

During this 90-minute experience, you'll practice a deep meditation before relaxing and opening your mind, body and spirit to the healing vibrations of the gongs and other vibrational instruments. You’ll leave feeling aligned, open to possibility, and deeply at peace.

During a gong meditation, participants are immersed in a symphony of resonant tones and vibrations, which can help induce a state of profound relaxation, reduce stress and anxiety, and promote mental clarity. The complex and harmonious soundscapes created by the gongs are believed to facilitate a natural healing process, aiding in the release of physical and emotional tension, while also encouraging a heightened sense of introspection and mindfulness. Gong meditations can be particularly beneficial for individuals seeking an alternative form of meditation that engages multiple senses and offers a path to inner peace and holistic well-being.

Participants can expect to be seated and lying down during the event according to each person’s comfort level. Wear clothes that allow the body to rest comfortably, bring any props you may need and a water bottle

Freeing Our Voices: Vocal Fusion Series

Saturdays, July 25th, Aug 1st & 8 th 10:30-11:30am

Join a powerful group on the path to freedom, with the goal of collectively raising our vibration in unison.

Steve Cullen guides you through a three-part, trauma-informed series to free your voice. Using our own innate vibrational power, we will target universal energetic centers in the body, specifically the throat and third eye chakras of communication and intuition. Steve guides you with energetic and psycholinguistic technologies—including Emotional Freedom Technique (“tapping”), mantra and chanting, as well as breathwork, yogic, and ancient meditation practices—to release trapped energy and trauma. This three week series will help you begin to discover your unique path, to transcend any limitations we or others may have placed upon us.

  • Do you find it hard to speak your truth to others or yourself?

  • Do you feel restricted, blocked, or beaten down by the demands of life?

  • Are you looking for new ways to free and open yourself to relationships,

    creativity, or the world

Part 1 - Saturday, July 25th, 2026: Releasing the Fire: Engaging with sound, movement, breath, and the internal fire

Part 2 - Saturday, August 1st, 2026: Seeing the Pain: Finding blockages through tapping, verbalizing, and mantra

Part 3 - Saturday, August 8th: Believing our Truth: Targeting beliefs through truth, acceptance, and empathy

$95 for the entire three-part series. Available in person or on Zoom. Register here.

Kirtan w/ Livavtar & Friends

Sunday, July 26th 6:30 -8p

LivAvtar will lead you through the blissful practice of Kirtan chanting, sharing original songs from her years as a mantra singer and recording artist, as well as popular songs by artists like Krishna Das and Snatam Kaur.

As participants, you are invited to chant along, drop into a profound state of meditation, and/or move to the music as you feel inspired.

Kirtan chanting is a soulful musical practice involving the repetition of mantras from different traditions accompanied by simple melodies. Participants engage in call and response singing, creating a communal and meditative state of flow and connection. Kirtan transcends cultural and religious boundaries, attracting people from different backgrounds who are seeking a meditative and heart-opening experience.

Rediscovering the Pelvis:
An Embodied Workshop in Breath, Connection & Gentle Movement

Saturday, August 22nd 11a-12:15p

What if the key to feeling more joyful, alive, and creative was somewhere you'd never thought to look? The pelvis holds so much — yet many of us have little conscious awareness of it until something feels tight, painful, or disconnected. This experiential workshop is an invitation to come home to this part of yourself, through breath, mindful awareness, and gentle movement.

We'll briefly explore the anatomy and function of the pelvic floor, then move into guided breath practice that reveals how the pelvic floor naturally moves with every inhale and exhale — a subtle rhythm most of us have never been taught to feel. Together, we'll discover how the pelvis can become a gateway to vitality, creativity, and joy — qualities that rise to the surface as awareness and gentle movement bring this part of the body back into felt experience.

This workshop is open to all experience levels. A large portion of our time together will be spent lying down or seated, with an emphasis on breath and somatic awareness rather than a traditional yoga class.

20+ weekly kundalini yoga & qigong classes on our schedule

Ithaca’s Kundalini Yoga Studio! Featuring a full schedule of classes including; Restorative, Gentle Hatha-Vinyasa Yoga, Qigong, Somatic Movement and more!

App for iOS
App for Android

Drop In Options

Woman practicing yoga in a seated twist pose on a black mat in a minimalistic room with wooden flooring.

Single Class Pass

Drop in on a single class and check out the studio for only $15!

Check us out
Woman practicing yoga indoors, stretching with one arm raised and foot forward, on a fluffy white rug, with decorative mirrors and wall art behind her.

10 Class Pass

Get the flexibility of a multi-pass that you can use over the course of a full year, whenever it works for you for $125.

Commit to Wellness
People participating in a yoga class on a covered outdoor deck, performing a side stretch pose.

New Student
Intro Offer

Never been here? Check out three classes for only $25.

Join Us!

inclusive healing community memberships

$50/month

In-Person membership

For the incredible price of just $50/month you are granted access to the entire class schedule that includes 15+ classes a week, 20% discounts on all special events, and a drop-in meditation space curated for your use.

Join Now

$75/month

pay it forward membership

This membership level allows you to pay it forward to other members of our community experiencing financial hardship.

Join Now

$25/month

Financial Hardship

This membership level is for members of our community experiencing financial hardship. If you fall into this category we ask that you provide proof of income (4 weeks of pay stubs or proof of section 8, Medicaid or food stamps are all valid) to the studio on your first visit.

Join Now
A woman sitting cross-legged on a black yoga mat in a room with wooden floors, meditating with her hands resting on her knees and fingers forming a mudra.

Studio Membership includes discounts on:

  • In-person WORKSHOPS

  • Quarterly member’s only events

  • Music, movie nights, and other special events

HAVE SOME MORE QUESTIONS?

FAQs

  • Only if you want to! We have everything you need here for any of our classes.

  • We strongly encourage students to pre-register for class. This allows us to communicate with you if there’s any changes or the class needs to be canceled.

  • We want to honor people’s time and their safety. If the ICSD is closed in the morning then classes before 12p will be canceled that day. Any other cancelations will be made with at least two hours notice, and anyone registered will receive an email notification.

  • Yes! You can sign up for private sessions on the Yoga Farm Ithaca MindBody app, or you can email studio@yogafarm.us for more info.

  • You can join our newsletter here.

  • Yes! You can email us at studio@yogafarm.us for more information on rental possibilities.