Pawling Yoga & Wellness

Grief Groundwork: An Introductory Workshop to Help Us Understand the Terrain of Grief in Our Lives
2026-05-16 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Grief is not a problem to be solved: it is a landscape to be known. In this introductory workshop, we will orient ourselves to grief: what it is, where it lives in our lives, and why so many of us have never been given the tools or the permission to truly move through it. Drawing on the work of Francis Weller, we will

explore the many gates through which grief enters, often in forms we don’t immediately recognize
look honestly at the forces in our culture that make grieving harder than it needs to be
name the ways we can turn toward one another, learning both how to support a griever and how to ask for support when the grief is ours to carry.

There will be time for questions, sharing and reflection.
Who is this for?
This workshop is for anyone who wants to understand grief more deeply—their own as well as the grief of those they love. You may be:

Carrying a loss that feels unfinished or unwitnessed
Curious about why grief can feel so difficult in our culture, and what might be done differently
New to this kind of work and looking for a gentle entry point

No prior experience with grief work is necessary.
What is the format?
The format of this class is informational. We will not be engaging directly in any grief practices, but we will discuss grief resources. The class will include:

A presentation on Francis Weller’s gates of grief
An exploration of the cultural obstacles that shape how we grieve and how we don’t
A conversation about grief etiquette: how to support those who grieve, and how to ask for support ourselves
Closing Q&A

What to bring?

A journal or notebook
Pens or markers

Why?
Grief is a natural and necessary response to loss, and yet most of us have never been taught how to be with it. Our culture moves quickly past sorrow, leaving many people to grieve alone, in silence, or not at all. This workshop exists because understanding the terrain of grief is the first step toward relating to it differently. When we can name what grief is, recognize where it lives, and begin to dismantle the obstacles that keep us from it, we open a door — to ourselves, and to one another.
ABOUT SHEILA
Sheila brings a synthesis of experiences to community space holding: a 25-year meditation practice, 20 years of Non-Violent Communication (NVC) study and practice, NVC complex facilitation, NVC multi-year mediation intensive study, a decade-long apprenticeship (with a focus on ethical and respectful cultural practice) in medicine work, and grief tending and apprenticeship in the lineage of Francis Weller, author of The Wild Edge of Sorrow.
From decades of depth work in group contexts, she has witnessed and experienced the power of healing in safe, well-designed community containers where people feel free to drop into their hearts. Sheila has the capacity to meet people in their depths, welcoming heartfelt and authentic participation.
“The deeper that sorrow carves into your being, the more joy you can contain.”
-Khalil Gibran

Write Your Heart Out
2026-05-24 13:00 - 15:30
Poetry as a practice for connecting with your emotional body, moving energy and remembering
Join Danielle Riccardi and Jay Erickson, two local semi-pro published writers for a workshop designed to unleash your inner poet and explore memory. On this Memorial Day weekend, we will move through a practice of gathering, weaving and adorning memory as we move towards wholeness through the yoga of re-membering.
We will use an adaption of the “Journal Ladder” process to start simple and small and build to an expression that allows for writing to be a release, healing, insight, or sense-making.
We will explore the yoga of poetry and how a poem, like a physical form, can constellate and contain a certain shape of energy or memory and how the music and imagery and vast permission of poetry is nothing to fear or avert but a vast playground and dancefloor for all those who have language.
No experience is necessary—this workshop is open to complete beginners, curious writers, and experienced poets alike. Come as you are and leave with new ideas, new writing, and a fresh way of looking at memory in poetry.
Consider bringing comfortable clothes. And alliteration (or a dash of sibilance).

Women's Circle
2026-06-12 18:30 - 20:00
Come join us for a welcoming, intentional gathering each month—a supportive evening of connection, reflection, and community.

These circles are a space to slow down, step away from the demands of daily life, and reconnect with yourself in the company of other women.

Through gentle grounding practices, thoughtful prompts, and shared conversation, we create space to slow down and come home to ourselves. No prior experience is needed. Come as you are.

Join our WhatsApp group here:
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Choosing Your Price
When you register for a workshop, you can choose from one of three price options.

Top range: The highest option for the workshop reflects the true cost of the service—that is, the price that a studio without a sliding scale would charge to cover expenses and pay teachers appropriately. Please note: This price is not paying “extra”; it’s the fair market value for the class or service.

We recommend paying this price if: you are financially secure, have personal savings, or own property. You would pay for a similar experience at this price point elsewhere without worrying about how it would impact your ability to spend money on other things.

Middle range: The middle option for a workshop is a discounted price that does not fully cover the costs of running the class or service.

We recommend paying this price if: you have access to steady income and your basic needs are met, but are working to pay off debt or build savings. While paying for this class might mean you have to cut back on things like going out to dinner or buying new clothes, it won’t harm you in the long term.

Lower range: The lowest price for a workshop is a further discounted price that does not cover the costs of running the class or service.

We recommend paying this price if: you have access to basic needs, but your financial situation feels tenuous. You would have to save up for many months to be able to afford a higher price point.
Please note: We are committed to welcoming all members of our community to our studio. If the lowest price is still out of reach for you, please email gabrielle@pawlingyogawellness.org.

Pay It Forward
If you have the means, we always welcome donations to help others access our classes and services.
Donate Here.
Note: Our pricing model is inspired by Green Bottle Model from Worts + Cunning and Doctor Blossom.

Somatic Release Breathwork with Julia Zern, Somatic Release Breathwork™ Practitioner , ERYT 500
2026-06-14 16:00 - 17:30
Somatic Release Breathwork™ is a healing practice to release trauma, stress and tension that has been stored in the body. Through guided breath patterns, NLP ( Neuro Linguistic Programming ) and co-regulation of your nervous system this modality is self-healing on a deep subconscious level. In this practice we access the sympathetic nervous system to allow what’s been stuck in the body to be expressed and moved out and invite in new more useful patterns. The session is done laying down with eyes closed and is set to music.
Somatic Release Breathwork™ often inspires insights on what’s been keeping you stuck and creates a safe space to release the past and claim your authentic Self.
Please bring a yoga mat, blanket, water bottle and journal for insights, optional eye mask.
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Julia is a Somatic Release Breathwork™ practitioner as well as Vinyasa and Yin yoga teacher living and working in the Hudson Valley.
She has a background of practicing and studying many different styles of yoga, learning from both local and international teachers since the year 2000 and teaching since 2011.
Julia is a Somatic Release Breathwork practitioner certified by founder Steven Jaggers. This modality became an incredible source for healing and growth in her own life and she is grateful to be able to share it with others on the healing path.
Julia believes in the healing power of breathwork and the alchemy of Somatic Release to truly bring us back to homeostasis and live a more authentic life.
You can find Julia leading classes, workshops and trainings around Hudson Valley and sometimes in her home country Sweden.
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Choosing Your Price
When you register for a workshop, you can choose from one of three price options.

Top range: The highest option for the workshop reflects the true cost of the service—that is, the price that a studio without a sliding scale would charge to cover expenses and pay teachers appropriately. Please note: This price is not paying “extra”; it’s the fair market value for the class or service.

We recommend paying this price if: you are financially secure, have personal savings, or own property. You would pay for a similar experience at this price point elsewhere without worrying about how it would impact your ability to spend money on other things.

Middle range: The middle option for a workshop is a discounted price that does not fully cover the costs of running the class or service.

We recommend paying this price if: you have access to steady income and your basic needs are met, but are working to pay off debt or build savings. While paying for this class might mean you have to cut back on things like going out to dinner or buying new clothes, it won’t harm you in the long term.

Lower range: The lowest price for a workshop is a further discounted price that does not cover the costs of running the class or service.

We recommend paying this price if: you have access to basic needs, but your financial situation feels tenuous. You would have to save up for many months to be able to afford a higher price point.
Please note: We are committed to welcoming all members of our community to our studio. If the lowest price is still out of reach for you, please email gabrielle@pawlingyogawellness.org.

Pay It Forward
If you have the means, we always welcome donations to help others access our classes and services.
Donate Here.
Note: Our pricing model is inspired by Green Bottle Model from Worts + Cunning and Doctor Blossom.

A Qigong Practice. The Microcosmic Orbit - Aligning with Summer Solstice
2026-06-18 18:00 - 19:00
An elegant Taoist practice to realign the human body with two of our most powerful celestial allies, the Sun and Moon, while rooting us to our Earthly home. The Microcosmic Orbit, also known as the Small Heavenly Cycle invites opening of our “third eye” expansion of our intuitive, pre-verbal origins for greater insight to our lives.

The practice brings the Sun’s infra-red light up the spinal column, through our seven chakras, it meets with Moon’s silvery blue light on the forehead and other skull points, radiating down the front body, to the pelvis.

The core teaching of this practice grounds us in our humanity, while expanding our Qi field to the
Cosmos. The seven levels of healing it brings to each energetic center of the body makes it a very
complete practice, one that is a marvelous ally for caretakers, parents, healers and seekers in all fields.

This is a standing practice that can also be done from chair. All are welcome.

Nadiya Peters-Nottingham is a Master Qigong Teacher in practice for over 30 years. A former Pawling resident she now lives in Ireland and teaches in Europe and USA. She was made a master teacher by her teacher, Master Liu He of Portland Oregon. www.nadiyapeters.com

Summer Solstice Sunrise Hike at Cat Rocks
2026-06-21 04:30 - 06:00
Preregistration recommended so we can communicate with participants regarding any changes due to weather.
Come celebrate summer with us and steep your senses in nature’s early morning bliss. We welcome the light of the season and the abundant growth around and within us.
We will meet on County Route 20 (West Dover Road), underneath the giant oak tree. This is a 1.7 mile out-and-back trail with an elevation gain of 646 feet. It is considered to be moderately challenging with some steady climb and a bit of scrambling.
We will hit the trail at 4:30am SHARP!
HEADLAMP RECOMMENDED.

Wisdom of the Andes with Shamanic Journey - a monthly program led by Mitzy Clementina Bautista
2026-07-05 14:00 - 16:00
Immerse yourself in the ancient spiritual traditions of the Andes through the rhythmic power of the drum. This unique and powerful experience will guide you through traditional shamanic techniques to journey into altered states of consciousness for messages to support your unique spiritual journey. Discover the profound wisdom and healing that these ancient practices can bring to your life and the importance of AYNI-Sacred Reciprocity, in today’s climate.
What to Expect:

Introduction to the Andean Cosmovision: Learn about the rich history and practices of the Inca, the four bodies, the medicine wheel, and how to incorporate these into your personal spiritual practice.
Guided Shamanic Journeys: Participate in guided journeys to connect with the natural world for messages, personal insights and healing.
Group Sharing and Discussion: Engage in meaningful discussions with fellow participants, sharing experiences and learning from one another.
Integration Practices: Learn techniques to integrate the messages and healing received during your journeys into your daily life.

Who Should Attend:
This workshop is open to individuals seeking to explore indigenous practices, deepen their spiritual connection, and gain insights to support personal transformation. No prior experience is necessary.
What to Bring:

A journal and pen for writing and reflection
Comfortable clothing and a blanket or mat for journeying
An open heart and mind

Join us for this transformative workshop and explore the powerful world of Andean shamanic journeys. Discover the wisdom and healing that awaits through the beat of the drum.
We look forward to journeying with you!
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About Mitzy:
Mitzy Clementina is an initiated lineage carrier of her Andean ancestry.
Her mentors and teachers are from various South American ancestral traditions including the Kallawaya, Q’ero, and Kichwa.
She believes the wisdom of ancestral traditions was preserved for all of these centuries so that it could be available to us today. She serves in indigenous spaces where many are uniting through shared prophecies signaling these times as a critical juncture of our human existence needing this wisdom for our balance and survival.
Thus, her work focuses on the principles of the Andean cosmovision, coupled with ritual and ceremony to transform wounds into instruments of power. She is dedicated to helping others break free from the stories that hold them hostage to live in their most authentic spiritual identity.
Ancestral wisdom speaks the language of who we already are and endures today because of this.
www.kaypacha.net
www.instagram.com/mitzyclementina
www.facebook.com/mitzyclementina
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Choosing Your Price
When you register for a workshop, you can choose from one of three price options.

Top range: The highest option for the workshop reflects the true cost of the service—that is, the price that a studio without a sliding scale would charge to cover expenses and pay teachers appropriately. Please note: This price is not paying “extra”; it’s the fair market value for the class or service.

We recommend paying this price if: you are financially secure, have personal savings, or own property. You would pay for a similar experience at this price point elsewhere without worrying about how it would impact your ability to spend money on other things.

Middle range: The middle option for a workshop is a discounted price that does not fully cover the costs of running the class or service.

We recommend paying this price if: you have access to steady income and your basic needs are met, but are working to pay off debt or build savings. While paying for this class might mean you have to cut back on things like going out to dinner or buying new clothes, it won’t harm you in the long term.

Lower range: The lowest price for a workshop is a further discounted price that does not cover the costs of running the class or service.

We recommend paying this price if: you have access to basic needs, but your financial situation feels tenuous. You would have to save up for many months to be able to afford a higher price point.
Please note: We are committed to welcoming all members of our community to our studio. If the lowest price is still out of reach for you, please email gabrielle@pawlingyogawellness.org.

Pay It Forward
If you have the means, we always welcome donations to help others access our classes and services.
Donate Here.
Note: Our pricing model is inspired by Green Bottle Model from Worts + Cunning and Doctor Blossom.

Qi-Flow
2026-07-22 18:00 - 19:00
Qi-Flow is a gentle, standing qigong class that combines flowing movements with breathwork, mindfulness, meditation, and mobility exercises inspired by tai chi, yoga, and gentle stretching.
Designed to calm your nervous system, release tension, and restore energy, this practice helps you move with greater ease while cultivating focus, balance, and overall well-being.
Perfect for anyone looking to:
• Reduce stress and anxiety
• Improve focus and mental clarity
• Increase mobility, strength, and flexibility
• Relieve stiffness, pain, and tension
• Improve balance and body awareness
• Restore energy and reconnect with a sense of calm
This is a standing class (no floor work or yoga poses) and is suitable for all fitness levels. No experience is necessary—simply come as you are and leave feeling more relaxed, grounded, and refreshed.
Margo Gladys, MS is a wellness and performance consultant, Certified Medical Qigong Teacher, and mindfulness instructor. A former healthcare leader who experienced burnout firsthand, she combines coaching and modern stress science with qigong, breathwork, meditation, mindfulness, and gentle movement to help people regulate stress, restore energy, and improve well-being. Margo holds a Master of Science in Health and Human Performance and has over 1,500 hours of training in mind-body disciplines and is a double certified health-coach.

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Monthly Yoga Nidra, Second Fridays with Danielle Riccardi, RYT
2026-08-14 16:30 - 17:30
Yoga Nidra, often called yogic sleep, is a guided practice that supports deep rest, relaxation, and inner balance. Unlike traditional meditation, Yoga Nidra invites you into a state of effortless awareness while the body fully rests. Rooted in the yogic tradition of turning the senses inward, this practice offers a gentle journey toward calm and renewal.
Class begins with light, accessible movement to help release tension, followed by an extended, supported savasana for the Yoga Nidra practice. No experience is necessary—just come as you are and allow yourself to rest.

Book Circle
2026-09-13 10:30 - 11:45
We are reading Finding the Mother Tree by Suzanne Simard.
Stop by THE BOOK COVE at 22 Charles Coleman Blvd for your copy.
Receive 15% off if you mention you are reading along with us!
We will circle up at the studio for discussion on Sunday, September 13th at 10:30am.
