THIS WEEK @ PRACTICE >>> "Whether you succeed or not is irrelevant, there is no such thing. Making your unknown world known is the important thing" GEORGIA O'KEEFFE. practice knowing the unknown, and making the unknown, known- TOGETHER 💚 — MON 10a YOKE w/sam c 6p REST*75min w/maddy TUE 8a FLOW w/sam c 6p FLOW w/kat WED 10a FLOW>REST w/maddy 6p SLOW FLOW>YOGA NIDRA^ w/mary ($12 drop in) THU 8a FLOW w/sam c 10a FLOW w/nikki 6p FLOW w/sam c FRI 8a FLOW^ w/mary ($12 drop-in) 10a FLOW w/sam c 6p SIT w/sam c SAT 10a FLOW w/sam c SUN 8a FLOW w/kat 10a FLOW*75min w/sam c — <SPECIAL EVENTS> SAT @ 2p / SEW&CRAFT w/whitney 150min; $25 SUN @ 3p / TAROT 101 w/briana 60min; $25 — ^all sessions are 60min unless otherwise noted; sign up at practicealtadena.com or use links in bio 🪄 — sam c- @whambamsammysam maddy- @_maddy_moves_ kat- @katm.yoga.108 mary- @imthemary13710 nikki- @__nikki_was_here__ whitney- @waacostumedesign briana- @brianapozner — #altadena #altadenacalifornia #altadenaca #beautifulaltadena

THIS SUNDAY 5/17, join BRIANA @brianapozner of @upe_tarot for TAROT 101: THE MAJOR ARCANA (PT II) 🔮 — in this 60min workshop we'll explore the archetypal meanings, imagery and symbolic ordering of the second line of Tarot’s Major Arcana, which includes the cards of Strength, the Hermit, the Wheel of Fortune, Justice, the Hanged Man, Death, and Temperance. through an exploration of their deeper psychological and spiritual insights, you will learn how to interpret them for readings and elucidate the cosmic and practical lessons these cards can offer🔮 — BRIANA is an ALTADENA based tarot reader, teacher, mom and writer who has read and taught tarot for thousands across the country. She is often told her reading style is gentle yet direct and views tarot's wisdom as a portal for illuminating your deepest truths and greatest potentials. Her readings cover topics spanning love, career, life transitions, grief, trauma and couple counseling. Her tarot deck and book (IG: @upe_tarot ) designed with artist Christina Justiz was released summer of 2024 🔮 — SUN 5/17 at 3P, 60min, $25; sign up at practicealtadena.com OR use link in bio 🔮 — #altadena #altadenacalifornia #altadenaca #beautifulaltadena

THIS SATURDAY 5/16 from 2-430P join WHITNEY @waacostumedesign for a SEW & CRAFT CIRCLE 🪡 — a costume designer & tailor WHITNEY shares with us an intro to sewing class where she will teach hand sewing and mending basics 🪡 // there will also be a sewing machine on hand so that we can learn how to thread one and make basic stitches; as well as an iron/ironing board to practice pressing seams in the right directions 🪡 // if you are new to sewing or need a refresher after some time away, this circle is for you! all materials will be provided, but if you have any specific mending or projects you need pointers on, BRING THEM 🪡 — WHITNEY is a Costume Designer who has worked on internationally-acclaimed films that have been featured at the Sundance, Cannes, Tribeca, and Toronto International Film Festivals. She is a member of both the United Scenic Artists Local 829 and the Costume Designers Guild Local 892 IATSE. Her films include: Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat, Story Ave, We Have A Ghost, Three Months, Freaky, Happy Death Day 2U, and Irreplaceable You. Whitney got her start in the industry as a first hand and tailor at Carelli Costumes. She worked there for several years where she constructed couture garments for Broadway, film & TV, as well as concerts and private clients. Some of her favorite projects there include helping build all of Beyonce's costumes for her 2009 "I Am" tour, working as Liza Minelli's personal seamstress on various outfits, and getting the chance to hone her fine embroidery and beading skills. During this time, she was also the personal seamstress to famed Oscar-winning costume designer Eiko Ishioka. Having such a detailed background in garment construction is one of the foundations of Whitney's design process. follow her at @waacostumedesign 🪡 — SAT 5/26, 2-430P (150min), 25; sign up at practicealtadena.com or use link in bio 🪡 — #altadena #altadenacalifornia #altadenaca #beautifulaltadena

TOMORROW, and on EVERY WEDNESDAY thru 6/3, at 6PM, join MARY @imthemary13710 for a special series of (slow)flow > (deep)rest practice, SLOW FLOW>YOGA NIDRA 😌 — this is your invitation for deep rest // practice will begin with 30min of slow flow, pranayama (breath work), mantra (chanting) & mudra (gesture) to calm the mind // then you will enter the state of yoga nidra for the remaining 30min of practice. while physically still in śavāsana (corpse pose) having created a comfortable nest, on the inside, with an awakened mind, you will be guided through the liminal space between awake and asleep // this profound practice is more than deep relaxation- it has the power to activate inner healing, resolve, connection and soul consciousness. yoga nidra is the practice of not-doing, of letting go, and of intentionally inviting stillness while remaining present. this nourishing practice is an antidote to the fluctuations of the mind, the busy-ness of the world outside, the constant stream of information and stimulation, the persistent societal pressure to "do" // this is your invitation for deep rest — WEDNESDAYS 5/13-6/3 at 6PM, 60min; $12 drop-in (other drop-in rates also apply) OR use your existing class-pack or unlimited series. sign up at practicealtadena.com OR use the link in bio to book your spot for the inaugural practice 🪄 — this practice has been thoughtfully curated for those whose nervous systems are overwhelmed and overloaded; for those for whom life continues to demand more than is possible to hold all at once; for those who know in their bones that what is necessary is less but do not have the capacity to create the container for rest for themselves; this practice is for everyone and anyone whose mind, body and spirit is calling out for a pause, a moment, a downshift; a soft landing to begin the essential practice of unwinding and making space for simply being. all are welcome 💙 — #altadena #altadenacalifornia #altadenaca #beautifulaltadena

found out about this last minute (mea culpa), so in observance of MAY DAY, and to honor today's GENERAL STRIKE, the studio will be forwarding all of today's proceeds to the LAWCN (LA Worker's Center Network). COME MOVE YOUR BODY IN SOLIDARITY!!! sign up at practicealtadena.com or use link in bio 💚

on SAT 4/25 at 1P join SAM C for a BY DONATION FLOW>REST>SOUNDBATH for HEART ALTADENA 💙 — wind up just enough to wind down with a 75min FLOW > REST > SOUNDBATH (30min flow, 30min rest, 10min soundbath)- all in support of a wonderful local organization @heartaltadena 💚 — from their website: "HEART Altadena, Helping Every Altadenan Rebuild Together, is a community-led design initiative formed after the Eaton Fire to ensure every displaced household has a clear, feasible path home. We provide FREE spatial design services—architectural, interior, and landscape, helping families rebuild homes that are financially attainable, thoughtfully designed, and rooted in their identity and connection to Altadena. HEART’s design work is carried forward through a trusted network of local service providers—many fire-impacted themselves—who offer significantly reduced rates to further reduce rebuild costs and ensure a coordinated, feasible path from design to construction. Whether you are a homeowner navigating the uncertainty of rebuilding or a supporter who wants to help families return home, HEART is here to stand in the gap, turning an overwhelming, technical process into a guided, human-centered path forward." 💙 — if you'd like to donate but cannot attend, sign up and donate, then DM or email to let me know to open the spot up for someone else! 💚 — SAT 4/25 at 1PM; 75min, by donation ($25 suggested); ALL PROCEEDS to HEART Altadena- sign up at practicealtadena.com OR use link in bio 💙 — #altadena #altadenacalifornia #altadenaca #beautifulaltadena

on SUN 4/19 at 7P join BENNI & LEIGH for SING ALTADENA 🎶 — YOU'RE INVITED to a community song circle guided by Benni (@urthglitter ) & Leigh (@livingordinarymagic )!! all are welcome! we'll sing together, share in our grief and joy, our loss and gratitude- join us as we share our hearts, raise our voices together in community, and offer song as collective prayer to the heart of the world 🎶 — SUN 4/19 at 7P; by donation, $5 minimum, $25 suggested– sign up at practicealtadena.com OR use link in bio 🎶 — #altadena #altadenacalifornia #altadenaca #beautifulaltadena

NEXT WEEK on SAT 4/11 at 1P join MARINA for a BY DONATION SPRING JOURNAL CIRCLE benefiting CHIRLA (Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights Los Angeles) 📝 — come slow down, breathe, and welcome the new season through journaling and meditation! all proceeds will go to CHIRLA 📝 — bring your own journal or purchase one that day for $5. all other creative supplies will be provided. this event is hosted by Breathe with Blanco @breathwithblanco ) 📝 — SAT 4/11, 1PM, 75min; by donation- $10 minimum, $22 suggested; spots are limited, sign up at practicealtadena.com OR use link in bio 📝 — #altadena #altadenacalifornia #altadenaca #beautifulaltadena

starting THIS SUN 4/5 at 7P join SAM C for a 75min CANDLELIT FLOW>REST 🕯️ — this special, extra vibey practice recurs every FIRST SUNDAY of the month with 50mins of mindful movement to get the blood moving, followed by 25mins of restorative postures to invite softness, release & reflection... in CANDLELIGHT (flameless, of course) 🕯️ — just enough pump up to really wind down! come flow out the sticky stuff from the month past, and invest in rest as a way to tune in, manifest and cultivate an ease-full baseline for the month ahead. think of it as a ritual of making space and time to check in with self & set intentions for forward momentum, TOGETHER 🕯️ — regular drop-in rates apply OR use your existing class-pack/unlimited series; sign up for the inaugural session at practicealtadena.com OR use link in bio 🕯️ — #altadena #altadenacalifornia #altadenaca #beautifulaltadena

on SAT 3/28 at 3PM & 4PM join @brianapozner for TAROT 101- INTRO TO TAROT & THE MAJOR ARCANA (PART I) 🔮 — from 3-4PM we'll explore the history of Tarot and an introduction to the deck as a whole. from BRIANA >>> to a beginner, Tarot can seem overwhelming, but it is as innate as it is mysterious. in this introductory workshop we will dive into the basics and history of Tarot and how to begin listening to your own inner voice. you will be given a baseline knowledge of the Major and Minor Arcana, touchstones for how to tap into your intuition and an overview of what makes Tarot so profoundly magical. ultimately taking you out of intimidation and into passionate exploration.✨ — from 4-5PM we'll cover the first line of the Major Arcana. from BRIANA >>> in this workshop we'll dive into the archetypal meanings, imagery and symbolic ordering of the first line of Tarot’s Major Arcana (which includes the the cards of the Fool, the Magician, the High Priestess, the Empress, the Emperor, the Hierophant, the Lovers, the Chariot). through exploring their deeper psychological and spiritual insights, you will learn how to interpret them for readings and elucidate the cosmic and practical lessons these cards can offer. ⚡️ — BRIANA POZNER is a Los Angeles based tarot reader, teacher, mom and writer who has read and taught tarot for thousands across the country. She is often told her reading style is gentle yet direct and views tarot's wisdom as a portal for illuminating your deepest truths and greatest potentials. her readings cover topics spanning love, career, life transitions, grief, trauma and couple counseling. her upcoming tarot deck and book (IG: @upe_tarot ) designed with artist Christina Justiz was released summer of 2024 💫 — SAT 3/28 at 3P & 4P. 60min per session, 120min all in; $25/session or $50 all in. sign up at practicealtadena.com or use links in bio 🪄 — #altadena #altadenacalifornia #altadenaca #beautifulaltadena

on SAT 3/28 join SAM C for a BY DONATION 75min FLOW>REST>SOUNDBATH in support of @altadenagirls 👯‍♀️ — wind up just enough to wind down, and pay some good vibes forward >>> 30min flow, 30min rest, 10min soundbath!! all proceeds go to a wonderful local organization ALTADENA GIRLS 💖 — culled from their website: "Altadena Girls provides teen girls with the essentials, emotional support, and community that they need to feel empowered, especially during times of crisis, recovery, and change // Altadena Girls began in the wake of the Eaton Canyon Fire, when our community was reeling. Avery, just 14, saw her friends carrying more than what the flames had taken - they carried loneliness, loss, and shame. What started as a small act of care grew overnight into a grassroots movement, reminding us of something bigger: girls don’t just need support in times of crisis. Even before the fire, too many lacked safe spaces to belong, connect, and thrive." 🦋 — SAT 3/28 at 1P; 75min, by donation- $5 minimum, $25 suggested, pay what you can! sign up at practicealtadena.com or via link in bio 🪄 — #altadena #altadenacalifornia #altadenaca #beautifulaltadena

on WED 3/25 at 730PM join @katspecial & @seema.seraj for alTEAdena, a tea meditation and community grief circle event for fire survivors 🫖💚 — this will be a soft landing where all of you is welcome. we’ll gather in community to meet with a single plant as our guide. sipping, slowing down, and settling into presence with a silent tea ceremony. then you'll be invited to enter into a space to speak from your heart, to be witnessed, and to come exactly as you are 🫖💚 — KAT SPECIAL is a bodyworker whose work centers deep listening, nervous system regulation, and embodied care. alongside bodywork, she holds a deep love for herbalism and tea, drawing on plant wisdom to support rest, resilience, and everyday ritual. her approach blends skilled touch with a reverence for slow, relational medicine. rooted in a deep belief of community care, KAT is passionate about creating spaces where people feel connected to their bodies, to the land, and to one another. Altadena has been home to KAT for several years, and she is honored to share the medicine that has walked alongside her through grief, joy, and a deep adoration for this beautiful place 🫖💚 — SEEMA SERAJ is a ceremonialist, psychotherapist, community organizer, musician, and registered yoga teacher. she has facilitated group healing retreats and educational experiences for the past fifteen years. her studies include academic degrees in anthropology, psychology, and teaching, as well as personal studies in the indigenous, Mestizo, and syncretic traditions across the Americas. SEEMA also lost her home in the Eaton Canyon Fire in 2025, and she is passionate about contributing her experience in personal and collective healing towards rebuilding Altadena 🫖💚 — WED 3/25 at 730PM; 90min, sliding scale- $5 minimum, $25 suggested, pay what you can! sign up at practicealtadena.com or use link in bio 🪄 — #altadena #altadenacalifornia #altadenaca #beautifulaltadena