Love Roots Yoga Shala Presents
Yoga Foundations:
Feel Confident Walking into Any Class
A beginner-friendly workshop to help you feel at home on your mat.
Beginner-Friendly | 2-Hour Workshop
Come as you are — no experience or flexibility required.
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A Workshop Made For Beginners
Curious About Yoga, But Nervous to Step Into a Class?
If you've ever felt intimidated walking into a yoga class because you don't know the poses, the lingo, or where to even begin — this workshop was created for you.
Yoga Foundations is a supportive, welcoming space where we slow things down and break everything apart so it actually makes sense. No judgment, no pressure to keep up, no expectation that you'll know what "downward dog" means before you arrive.
Together we'll explore common yoga poses, proper alignment, breathing techniques, and how a typical class flows — so the next time you walk into a studio, you'll feel prepared, capable, and confident.
You'll learn how to make poses work for your unique body and have plenty of space to ask questions along the way.
In This 2-Hour Workshop
What You'll Learn
A friendly, step-by-step introduction to yoga that will help you feel calm, confident, and capable on your mat.
🧘 The Poses
- ✦ Common poses you'll see in any class
- ✦ Proper alignment to keep you safe
- ✦ How to modify poses for your body
- ✦ Step-by-step breakdowns
- ✦ Tips to feel steady and supported
🌬️ The Breath
- ✦ Foundational breathing techniques
- ✦ How breath connects to movement
- ✦ Calming the nervous system
- ✦ Using breath to find ease in poses
- ✦ Tools you can use on and off the mat
✨ The Flow
- ✦ How a yoga class typically flows
- ✦ Common terms and cues explained
- ✦ What to expect from start to finish
- ✦ How to follow along confidently
- ✦ Time for questions in a safe space
Is This For You?
This Workshop Is Perfect For…
- ✦ Beginners curious about yoga but feeling hesitant to start
- ✦ Students returning to yoga after time away
- ✦ Current yogis wanting to revisit alignment and refine their foundation
- ✦ Anyone who wants to feel more at home in their body
Whether you're brand new or simply looking to deepen your understanding of the practice, this workshop will help you build real, lasting confidence.
What to Expect
A Slow, Supportive, Welcoming Experience
We'll move through a thoughtful combination of:
- ✦ Pose-by-pose breakdowns
- ✦ Alignment tips that work for your body
- ✦ Simple breathing techniques
- ✦ A walkthrough of how a typical class flows
- ✦ Plenty of time for questions
No experience or flexibility required — just come as you are.
Why It Matters
Confidence Changes Everything
When you understand the basics, yoga stops feeling intimidating and starts feeling supportive. With a strong foundation, you'll be able to:
🌿 Walk Into Any Class
Feel prepared and at ease in any studio
🧘 Practice Safely
Move with proper alignment and awareness
💛 Feel at Home
Reconnect with your body and your breath
Yoga should feel welcoming — not overwhelming. Let's build that for you.
Meet Your Guide
Led by Mallory Riess
I remember exactly what it felt like to walk into my first yoga class — unsure of what to do, where to look, or whether I was "doing it right." That's why I love teaching beginners: I want yoga to feel approachable from the very first breath.
In this workshop, my biggest intention is to make yoga feel doable, welcoming, and yours. There are no silly questions, no expectations, and no comparisons — just a chance to learn at your own pace in a supportive environment.
I teach through the Spirit & Wellness Collective and look forward to practicing with you.
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