When I wake up in the morning with a stiff neck, or ouchie point in my back, or another pain, I can usually have it resolved within a few minutes. More intense pains might take longer, but are usually gone within the first half of the day. This is so normal to me I forget that most of the population will spend weeks or even months in pain until they can get an appointment with a massage therapist or chiropractor, only to have the pain return within a few days or weeks.

The self-healing techniques I use are both swift and lasting, based on the practice of Somatic Re-Education Therapy. The premise is the body gets stuck trying to complete a movement, and once trapped sends pain signals asking for help. Once you support the body in completing the movement it was attempting, it reverts to a tension free, pain free state.

This workshop will gently guide you in how to listen to your body, following it’s wisdom into deep ease. These techniques work for releasing both chronic and acute pains, ongoing tension patterns, and preventing injury.

They can enhance other physical practices, such as yoga or dance, by releasing the tension patterns that make certain movements difficult or impossible. Rather than continuously fighting your body into submission, learn how to un-knot the body’s holding patterns so desired movements become free and easy on their own.

You can bring your own yoga mat or one will be provided.

Join us on a transformative journey of healing and deep relaxation, as we bathe every cell of the body in therapeutic sound and vibration. This healing and transformative journey through sound will leave you feeling tuned, refreshed and connected with your intuitive personal power.

The gong acoustically elevates us, creating a deep spontaneous meditative state that restores harmony and vitality to the mind, body and soul.

The 90-minute event includes a brief discussion on the healing attributes of the gong, a 62-minute Gong Meditation, followed by sweets and community.

The Gong Meditation is best experienced lying down on your back or a similar comfortable position. Wear comfortable clothes and bring whatever you need to be relaxed for the meditation - yoga mat, blanket, pillow, water, eye mask, etc.

Our bodies are designed for movement, yet the repetitive nature of modern life often leads to stiffness, pain, and even injury.

Join Primal Vinyasa certified instructor Victoria for a 5 week Primal Vinyasa Movement Series! Primal Vinyasa is a unique movement practice designed to help you reconnect with your body’s natural wisdom. By blending the transformative power of yoga with functional movement, Primal Vinyasa offers practical techniques that support your daily life. This approach prioritizes real-world benefits over appearance, empowering you to move with greater ease and confidence, both on and off the mat. Take your practice beyond the mat and bring easeful, confident movement into all areas of your life.

Workshop Highlights

• Step beyond your habitual patterns and reconnect with your body’s natural intelligence

• Build the skills needed for advanced poses while rediscovering your body’s potential for balanced, fluid, and powerful movement.

Who Should Attend?

This series was created for anyone looking for something beyond the traditional yoga class - it's a blend of functional strength, mobility training, and mindful movement aimed to rewire and empower individuals to move and live better, both on and off the mat.

Series Includes:

• Guided Primal Vinyasa movement

• Meditation & breathwork

• Techniques to Use at Home

Sign up now: take the first step to bring your practice beyond the mat and create more easeful, confident movement into all areas of your life.

Join Yoga Teacher Victoria Koopman on the mat for a FREE yoga class at the Thrive Yoga and Wellness Spring Open House 2025! This class is open to everyone, but space is limited to 25 participants—reserve your spot early