trauma-informed yoga classes in ithaca
509 N Meadow St Ithaca NY 14850
Welcome to your Hometown Yoga Studio!
Yoga Farm Ithaca is a trauma-informed yoga studio, this means many things, one of which is that we generally do not do hands-on assists and adjustments. We also try our best to teach from our own mats.
Adjustments and assists can be great, and they can also be triggering. It also is an assumption made by the yoga teacher that we know what is happening inside a student’s body and experience, which we cannot actually know. If you are a big fan of adjustments and assists, you can make those requests. Some of our teachers may accommodate that, and it is up to the teacher what they feel comfortable with.
We are a global yoga school, and nonprofit organization and our specialties are Kundalini and QiGong. This means that the energy body is the primary focus during all of our classes. In a gentle class, you are likely to also experience breathwork and energetic shifts, beyond the physical layer of the body.
If you are looking for power flow yoga and “workout” focused on the physical body alone, we might not be the spot for you. Here you can expect pranayama, spirituality and whole body wellness in each class.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Yoga en Español
sunday, October 19th 4-5p
A gentle yoga class taught in simple Spanish to raise funds for the local non-profit in Ithaca, NY - Open Doors English - which teaches English as a second language to adult learners. The classes will be taught by Astrid Jirka of Vahana Yoga, a certified yoga instructor and intermediate-level Spanish speaker. No prior yoga experience is necessary, but some understanding of Spanish will be helpful.
Let’s use the practice of yoga to heal ourselves and the borders that need not separate us as human beings. Take one or more classes in this 4-class series. Classes are hybrid and can be taken online. They are donation-based but reservations are necessary on the Yoga Farm website. Donations can be made in cash in person or online while registering. Suggested donation amount is $30.
belly dance basics
Friday, October 24th 7:30-9p
Join Yoga Farm downtown studio to participate in a beginner friendly "basic moves" belly dancing class!
Together, we will go over different Belly Dancing Basic Moves from head to toe, engaging our bodies in the art of isolation, undulation, and channeling serpent-like energy. This workshop is great for folx brand new to the dance and also works as a great "tune-up class" for more experienced practitioners.
Natalya will provide coin belts to borrow for the duration of class, as well as silk veils and other props to experiment with and explore. Students are welcome to dress up in belly dancing garb for the workshops, or come in comfortable clothes that feel right for motion and exploration--whatever makes you feel free and dancy!
The majority of the workshop will feature exploration of physical motions, flexions, and exercises, with time carved out towards the end for free dancing, the opportunity to learn dance combinations and routines, and experimenting with dance props. All folx are welcome.
25+ weekly kundalini yoga & qigong classes on our Fall schedule
Ithaca’s Kundalini Yoga Studio! Featuring a full schedule of classes including; Restorative, Gentle Hatha-Vinyasa Yoga, Qigong, Somatic Movement and more!
Drop In Options
Single Class Pass
Drop in on a single class and check out the studio for only $15!
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.
New Student
Intro Offer
Never been here? Check out three classes for only $25.
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.
$75/month
pay it forward membership
This membership level allows you to pay it forward to other members of our community experiencing financial hardship.
$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.
We Also have Kid’s Memberships!
We have a weekly Children’s Yoga class for 3-10 year olds on Saturdays at 11:30a - kids classes are opposite a class for the parents.
Now you and your kids can have an hour of self care and connection!
Studio Membership includes discounts on:
In-person WORKSHOPS
MANTRA SING-ALONGS
Concerts and other special events
HAVE SOME MORE QUESTIONS?
FAQs
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Only if you want to! We have everything you need here for any of our classes.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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You can join our newsletter here.
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Yes! You can email us at studio@yogafarm.us for more information on rental possibilities.