Upcoming Events

SynthFlow: Light & Sound Meditation

Illuminate Your Mind

Immerse yourself in the ultimate fusion of the senses with SynthFlow’s Light & Sound Meditation! 🌟 This multi-sensory experience begins with beginner-friendly pranayama (breathwork) to ground the body and mind, followed by an eyes-open meditation journey. Open to all! Ready to see sound?

What to Expect

Eyes-Open Meditation bridges the gap between the quiet of meditation and the energy of everyday life.

Physical Mobility Capabilities include seated postures for breathwork and reclined or lying down positions for meditation.

Photosensitive Participants: Please consult with your doctor. View @synthfowyoga instagram page for examples of past lighting environments.

Please email ambar@rgbreatheyoga.com with any questions

How to Prepare

Nourish Your Body. Eat a light meal about an hour before SynthFlow: Light & Sound Meditation, and hydrate throughout the day.

Arrive Early. Give yourself time to check-in, use the restroom, and settle in.

Comfort is Key. Wear comfortable clothing for gentle movement that doesn’t restrict your breathing. Get cold easily? Opt for warm layers and socks.

What to Bring: Water bottle, yoga mat, an open mind.

6:30pm-7:45pm on 2/15 // $30

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Philosophy & Asana Intensive

Welcome to the Rochester Yoga event of the year. The Tru Yoga community invites you to join Christina Sell and Douglas Brooks for an unparalleled weekend of philosophy and asana.

Dr. Douglas Brooks is a scholar of Hinduism, south Asian languages and the comparative study of religions. He lived in India with his teacher, Dr. Gopala Aiyar Sundaramoorthy, for many years studying and practicing Srividya, Auspicious Wisdom and the modern traditions of goddess-centered Tantra. Currently Professor of Religion at the University of Rochester, he holds both Masters and his doctoral degrees from Harvard University.

Christina Sell has been practicing asana since 1991 and teaching since 1998. Known for her passion, clarity and creativity, Christina’s teaching style is a dynamic and challenging blend of inspiration, humor and hard work. Christina believes that yoga practice can help anyone access their inner wisdom and authentic spirituality, and clarify their highest personal expression.

Christina has a BA in Counseling and Education and an MA in Integrative Education and Curriculum Design. She resides in Bellingham, WA with her husband, two very affectionate cats and the world’s best dog, Locket. She enjoys practicing yoga, writing, reading, cooking, hiking, mountain biking and snowboarding.

As leaders in their respective fields, expect to be under the tutelage of true teachers. Both Douglas and Christina rely on the foundation of antiquity and the reality of modernity in their teaching. They continue to forge paths, create maps and share them zealously.

Tru Yoga could not be more delighted to offer this prestigious event. Rochester, once the epicenter for Anusara Yoga, again has the opportunity to offer absurdly high quality Yogic experiences with a focus on community and self discovery.

Friday Feb 21 5pm-9pm

Saturday Feb 22 10am-1pm; 2:30pm-6:30pm

Sunday Feb 23 10am-1pm; 2:30pm-6:30pm

$525 for In-Person / $350 for Virtual Only

Registration is open NOW!

Mahā Śivaratri

Experience Śivaratri, the night of Siva. We will learn the mantras, correct pronunciation to unlock the full potential, and take a deep dive into the energy of Siva. Within the sound is the meaning of the mantra. Full participation brings us into union with the energy.

This is an excellent time to bring up deep wounds for healing, and do shadow work. Bring something for grounding at the end. Suggestions are a crystal like obsidian or chocolate. We will end in meditation or a restorative pose for integration.

Mantra & integration from 6:30-8pm, with a vegetarian meal and mingling until 9pm.

Marla Pelletier, your host, is a second-generation Indian-American who has been leading yoga & meditation classes since 2006. She runs the corporate wellness company, Inward Office, encouraging daily movement & stress relief at work. Marla believes we need yoga-based tools to help us stay active during the day and manage the mental stress we experience daily. Mantra practice & nada yoga has been a powerful tool in transmuting difficult emotions and learning compassionate, musical communication.

6:30pm-9pm on 2/26 // $25

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Ayurveda 101:
How To Have A Body

In this workshop, Adair Finucane (LMSW & Ayurvedic wellness coach) offers is a fundamental overview of Ayurveda - a traditional South Asian medical system & yoga’s sister science.*

You can expect to learn:

  • Ayurvedic terminology & concepts in a straightforward way

  • Why (& how) Ayurveda provides much-needed wisdom for thriving individually & collectively

  • About the 3 doshas (energies), and how they impact our constitutions, health, & mental health

  • About the dinacharya, or the “rhythm of the day” - & how awareness of the Ayurvedic clock can bring us deeper into life’s rhythms

  • Practical guidance on sustainable, regenerative habit-change

* Focus on food in this workshop will be minimal

Reciprocity - Consider, from your position, a generous amount to offer.

Justice and Equity Rate: $25/$40 - Reserved for LGBTIQ+ folks, people of color, disabled folks and anyone otherwise underrepresented and under-supported in wellness spaces. If the other options are not accessible to you, this one's for you.

Middle of the Road Rate: $45/$60 - This rate is for people with consistent, steady, reliable income with the strong desire to invest in their long-term wellbeing. This is the “real cost” of the workshop.

Sustainer Rate: $65/$80 - This rate goes to support those underserved & underrepresented in wellness spaces. Paying this rate is a way of shifting the field with resources available to you, and ensures that this pricing model can continue.

March 1st: 2pm - 4pm

Early Bird sliding scale (ends 2/15)
$25 // $45 // $65
Regular sliding scale
$40 // $60 // $80

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Yoga for Dudes - NEW Session

Men come to yoga with unique challenges, and this workshop is specifically designed to approach them safely. Led by Jake, classes will focus on alignment, movement, biomechanics, form, safety and alleviating pain. This workshop will be offered for brand-new beginners and those who want to deepen their yoga knowledge. Jake will provide accessible yet challenging variations, modifications and tools for men who are inflexible, inexperienced and injury-prone.

Yoga for Dudes is an inclusive space open to anyone who identifies as a man, a dude, or exploring their masculinity. We celebrate diverse gender identities, and there are no strict requirements—if you feel this class is for you, it is. All bodies, all experiences, and all identities are welcome.

Jake Panasevich has been teaching his signature “Yoga for Dudes” workshop for over 10 years, and has experience teaching pro-athletes on the Philadelphia Eagles, Phillies and Union. He is also a health journalist for U.S. News & World Report.

12:30-1:30pm every other Saturday:
3/1, 3/15, 3/29, 4/12, 4/26

$125 EARLY BIRD (ends 2/15)
$150 Series // $30 Drop-In

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Dancing Awareness

Join Max (they/them) for a workshop that asks participants to become more in tune with their moving body.

Through a variety of contemporary dance techniques, participants will find their centers to then expand. The intention of this workshop is to introduce dancing as a mode of most sincere expression.

This workshop is tailored to everyone with a drive and passion for movement, who wants to explore their innate movement style with a heightened awareness.

Space is extremely limited for this workshop, so sign up today!

March 15th // 2pm - 5pm

Sliding Scale Pricing:
$35 // $40 // $45

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Harmonium 101

Do you have a harmonium in your closet that you crave playing, but don’t know where to start? Curious about the difference between the words kirtan, chanting, mantra, japa, and nāda? Marla is a 500 hour RYT in Mantra and Nāda Yoga and has been teaching yoga since 2006. Chanting Sanskrit mantras have been a part of her family’s spiritual practice since birth.

Learn the basics of how to play the harmonium, finding your tonic note, and vocal exercises. You will take home a three tone Vedic style chant and a mantra practice you can use for a personal practice right away.

You’re required to bring your own harmonium and the app “itabla pro” is recommended, but not required. Alternatively, you could bring a battery operated keyboard.

March 22nd // 2pm - 5pm

$100 // bring your own harmonium/keyboard!

Limited to 25 students - sign up now!

Beginner’s Series

Ready to start your yoga journey? Join our 4-week Beginner’s Series and build a strong foundation in a supportive, welcoming space!

You'll learn the basics of yoga asana, breath awareness, yoga history and more. This series lays the groundwork for you to feel confident in any of Tru's weekly classes!

Pricing is on a sliding scale, meaning you pay what works for you within a set range. This helps make yoga accessible to more people and helps support our thriving, inclusive community.

This six-session series includes four engaging in-person sessions and two insightful pre-recorded lessons. About a week before our first in-person session, you'll receive a recording on Yoga History to set the stage. After we wrap up our in-person journey, you’ll get your second recording—designed to weave everything you've learned into a powerful at-home practice to carry you forward.

Let’s move, breathe, and learn together—no experience needed. Space is limited to 20 students so reserve your spot today!

4pm - 5:30pm on Sundays: 3/30, 4/6, 4/13, 4/27
Sliding Scale Pricing: $140 // $160 // $180

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