Events

RunYoga Virtual Series 
Sunday, 1/6 to Sunday, 2/3
$90

 Are you looking to restart your running game due to injury, burn out or in need of some motivation? Or do you have a big race on the horizon and want to add some yoga into your training? This virtual series is for you. Over the course of this 4 week series, you will explore how to blend the practices of running and yoga together to connect to your best running self by covering the following topics:

>What yoga is and how to practice it while you run
>Powerful breathing exercises that will up your mental game
>Key postures that foster strength, recovery and flexibility
>Explore how mindfulness, meditation + visualization can make you a stronger runner

Each week will kick-off with a Facebook Live session with Cara where she’ll dive into the theme and focus for the week, be a resource for any questions you have, get you pumped up for what you’re about to take on, and create a forum for you to connect with others in the program.

This is where this program is much different than your typical online program. In addition to support from Cara, you’ll have a community of others supporting you and cheering you on. There’s accountability, continued discussion in between Facebook live sessions and motivation from each other.

This program entails:
>5 Facebook live sessions. Each session will take place on Sunday night at 8 p.m. EST to introduce focus/content for week (this will be recorded if you can’t attend). The last session on February 3rd will take place at 4 p.m.
>8 yoga for runners videos (2 videos per week that reflect the theme + focus per week).
>4 meditations (1 per week that reflects theme and focus for week).
>4 reflection assignments (1 per week that reflects theme and focus for week).
>Cara Gilman as a resource for any and all questions you might have.
>Conversation with other runners like you to drive accountability, conversation and inspiration.
>A RUNYOGA beanie pom pom hat sent to your home

Cara comes with more than 15 years of running experience and over 6 years of yoga teaching expertise. She has run 9 marathons and knows first-hand how transformational yoga is. She can’t wait for you to take on this powerful practice that will not only change your running, but your life.

Price: $90

 


 

Om for the Holidays: Reflect, Restore and Reset

Sunday, 12/9, 10am to 12pm

Back Bay

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As the year winds down and the holiday season kicks into full swing, it’s more important than ever to slow down and make time for you.The holiday season is one in which we’re constantly doing. We’re planning, entertaining, shopping, organizing, cleaning, the list goes on and on. Our actions and our energy is focused outward and on others. This workshop led by Cara Gilman, is your opportunity to just focus on you. It’s time to slow down and just be.

This workshop will start with a seated meditation as a way to ignite the listening and self exploration process. Then will move into a slow flow vinyasa yoga practice that will incorporate breathing and journaling exercises throughout as methods to release stress and heaviness. The workshop will then progress into a restorative practice and end with yoga nidra (a restful guided savasana) to foster deep rest and relaxation. Come away feeling well rested and restored. Let this be your gift to yourself.

 


 

Om for the Holidays: Open Your Heart to the New Year

Sunday, 1/6, 10am to 12pm 

Back Bay

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A new year is upon us and with that brings possibility. This is where intentions come in. Intentions, also referred to as Sankapla, creates a foundation of love and support as we challenge ourselves to be comfortable with the uncomfortable.

The word sankalpa, means willing, purpose, determination. To make a sankalpa is to take action with determination and purpose from a positive place. It doesn’t put our energy and passion towards an outcome, but a path to take us in the right direction.

This workshop led by Cara Gilman, will send you in that right direction. It will begin with a seated meditation as a way to ignite the listening and self exploration process. Then will move into an accessible, all levels vinyasa flow practice that will incorporate dedicated sun salutations, journaling, breathing exercises and an extra long savasana as methods of releasing and opening. This is your year. It’s time to let go of what’s holding you back and cultivate what you want to bring into your life. Be prepared to open your heart in a whole new way this new year.

 


 

RUNYOGA Winter Series 2019

Monday, 1/7 to Monday, 3/25 

Motion Stretch Boston

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Take your running game to the next level by joining Cara Gilman and the RUNYOGA crew for a 10 week running and yoga series. It’s approach is much different than your typical running club. It’s more than just getting faster, stronger and/or more flexible, It’s all about connecting to your best self so you can perform your best.

Each session consists of a running workout matched with a yoga practice. The running portion of class ranges from group runs around the Charles River to speed workouts and hill repeats. For the yoga segment, you will have exposure to various styles based on the running workout that day; including strength based yoga for runners sequences that target hip stability and glute strength, to restorative yoga, yoga nidra and meditation. Get ready to be challenged on all levels and to meet an amazing community of people while doing it. Laughter is mandatory. High five and namaste!

Your event admission confirms attendance for all 10 sessions and a RUNYOGA winter beanie hat!

Dates of sessions:

Monday, January 7
Monday, January 14
Monday, January 21 – SKIPS BECAUSE OF HOLIDAY
Monday, January 28
Monday, February 4
Monday, February 11
Monday, February 18 – SKIPS BECAUSE OF HOLIDAY
Monday, February 25
Monday, March 4
Monday, March 11
Monday, March 18
Monday, March 25

* All sessions will run as scheduled unless Motion Stretch is closed due to weather and/or public transportation is not operating. This series will teach you to LOVE the snow and winter! 😉 If a session is cancelled, it will be rescheduled for the first Monday in April and will add from there.

**Please note this is a 10 week session series. Be signing up for this event, you’re confirmed for the 10 sessions; ending on Monday, March 25th