Events, Pop-Up Classes, and Workshops
Compassion + Kinship: A Women’s Circle, Sunday, June 22- WAITLISTED
Join us for an afternoon of connection, reflection, and community in a welcoming and inclusive space. Through guided compassion meditation, journaling, and heartfelt conversation, we will explore what it means to cultivate compassion for ourselves and others. Led by skilled facilitators, Christina Rodriguez, 500RYT, 200ERYT, YACEP and Reanna Livingston, 500ERYT, RPTY, YACEP, this gathering offers a supportive environment to slow down, share, and be in kinship with one another. Light refreshments will be provided.
When: Sunday, June 22nd, 2-4pm
Location: Inner Light Community Center, 5150 Stilesboro Rd NW, Suite 320, Kennesaw, GA 30152
Investment: This offering is donation-based—pay what you can. The recommended donation is $20. Please register by going through the check-out process for $0. If you’d like to make a donation, you may bring cash to the event OR Venmo me (@Christina-Rodriguez-509). Please reach out with any questions.
Note: This is an LGBTQ+ friendly space where all women who feel called to this circle are welcome.
This offering is full. Please complete the form below to join the waitlist and I will reach out to you if/when a spot opens!
Rest in Awareness, 90-min class, Friday, June 27th
Join me for an evening of deep rest as we blend the gentle practices of restorative yoga and yoga nidra. This 90-minute class includes 60 minutes of restorative yoga, where props are used to support and hold the body, promoting profound physical and mental release. We’ll conclude with a 30-minute guided yoga nidra, an ancient meditative practice translated as “dynamic sleep.” This practice cultivates a state of non-doing, allowing us to release deep-seated tension and emerge feeling lighter and deeply nourished.
When: Friday, June 27th, 7-8:30pm
Location: Inner Light Community Center, 5150 Stilesboro Rd NW, Suite 320, Kennesaw, GA 30152
Investment: $30 and space is limited. Please bring your own mat and a favorite blanket. Additional blocks, bolsters, and blankets are available for your use. Contact me with any questions. Register by clicking the blue button below.
Breathe to Balance,
Sun. July 6th
In this 75-minute class, we’ll explore the transformative power of pranayama (breathwork rooted in yogic wisdom) to self-regulate and balance the nervous system. We’ll begin with 15 minutes of gentle movement (asana) to open the chest, side body, and upper-mid back. After reviewing proper techniques, benefits, and contraindications, we’ll move into our pranayama practice. We’ll conclude with a grounding meditation and time for reflection. Beginners to yoga and breathwork are always welcome.
A note on my approach - I teach breathwork through a trauma-informed lens, as part of a holistic and grounded yoga practice. The techniques I offer are what I call functional—they are gentle, supportive, and safe to explore on your own. Unlike breathwork styles that aim to induce altered states of consciousness and may be intense or destabilizing for some, my approach is oriented toward nervous system regulation and connection with the body. If you are pregnant or have a diagnosed lung condition, please reach out before registering so we can discuss whether this offering is appropriate for you.
When: Sunday, July 6th, 2-3:15pm
Location: Inner Light Community Center, 5150 Stilesboro Rd NW, Suite 320, Kennesaw, GA 30152
Investment: $25 Please bring your own mat and a journal and pen. Props like blankets and blocks are available for your use. Contact me with any questions. Register by clicking the blue button below.
Slow Down and Exhale, Friday, July 11th
Ease into the weekend with a grounding practice designed to help you release the week and reconnect with yourself. This Friday evening class blends slow, intentional movement with seated deep stretching and a brief guided meditation to create space for release and reflection. Come slow down, soften your edges, and start the weekend in ease. Please note: this is not a flow class.
When: Friday, July 11th, 5:30-6:45pm
Location: Inner Light Community Center, 5150 Stilesboro Rd NW, Suite 320, Kennesaw, GA 30152
Investment: $25. Please bring your own mat. Blocks, bolsters, and blankets are available for your use.
Rest in Awareness, Restorative Yoga + Yoga Nidra, Sun. July 20th
Join me for an evening of deep rest as we blend the gentle practices of restorative yoga and yoga nidra. This 90-minute class includes 60 minutes of restorative yoga, where props are used to support and hold the body, promoting profound physical and mental release. We’ll conclude with a 30-minute guided yoga nidra, an ancient meditative practice translated as “dynamic sleep.” This practice cultivates a state of non-doing, allowing us to release deep-seated tension and emerge feeling lighter and deeply nourished.
When: Sunday, July 20th, 7-8:30pm
Location: Inner Light Community Center, 5150 Stilesboro Rd NW, Suite 320, Kennesaw, GA 30152
Investment: $30 and space is limited. Please bring your own mat and a favorite blanket. Additional blocks, bolsters, and blankets are available for your use. Contact me with any questions. Register by clicking the blue button below.
Compassion + Kinship: A Women’s Circle, Sunday, July 27th
Join us for an afternoon of connection, reflection, and community in a welcoming and inclusive space. Through guided meditation, journaling, and heartfelt conversation, we will explore July’s theme of “Caring for the Inner Child.” Led by skilled facilitators, Christina Rodriguez, 500RYT, 200ERYT, YACEP and Reanna Livingston, 500ERYT, RPTY, YACEP, this gathering offers a supportive environment to slow down, share, and be in kinship with one another. Light refreshments will be provided.
When: Sunday, July 27th, 2-4pm
Location: Inner Light Community Center, 5150 Stilesboro Rd NW, Suite 320, Kennesaw, GA 30152
Investment: This offering is donation-based—pay what you can. The recommended donation is $20. Please register by going through the check-out process for $0. If you’d like to make a donation, you may bring cash to the event OR Venmo me (@Christina-Rodriguez-509). Please reach out with any questions.
Note: This is an LGBTQ+ friendly space where all women who feel called to this circle are welcome.
Rooted Wisdom: The Ethics of Yoga, Four-Week Practice Series, Aug-September
What does it mean to live yoga off the mat?
How do we align our practice with our values — in body, breath, and life?
Join me for Rooted, a four-session journey into the ethical foundation of yoga through the yamas and niyamas — guiding principles for how we relate to ourselves, others, and the world around us.
Over eight weeks (meeting every other Sunday), we’ll explore these teachings through a blend of:
Movement practice (all levels)
Breathwork and guided meditation
Short dharma talks + reflective prompts
Community connection + integration practices
This series invites you to move beyond theory and into embodied, lived inquiry — rooting your practice in compassion, clarity, and integrity.
Session Dates are in-person at Inner Light Community Center, 4-5:30pm.
Sunday, August 10
Sunday, August 24
Sunday, September 7
Sunday, September 21
Who this is for:
Students and teachers of yoga looking to deepen their understanding of yoga’s ethical roots
Practitioners seeking a values-aligned approach to living yoga
Anyone interested in embodied integrity and compassionate inquiry
Investment: $140 (includes all practice sessions). Please plan on attending all sessions - there are no refunds if you cannot attend a session. If cost is a barrier, please reach out to me.
6 CEUs are available for yoga teachers.