Events
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Yoga & Meditation Practices
with Heidi Doyle
Sundays 4 - 6:00 PM
September 13th
October 4th
November 8th$25
One Sunday a month, we will breathe, move, and meditate in ways that help us feel grounded, clear, and equipped to meet daily life with greater resilience.
Each session will vary with the rhythms of the season and draw from Ayurvedic principles to support balance within. Expect a thoughtful blend of grounding yin postures, gently energizing sequences, breathwork to steady the nervous system, and meditation to clarify and center the mind.All levels will be accommodated.
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Transformational Breathwork
with Sheri Silva
Sundays 4:30- 6:00 pm
September 20th
November 1st$35
Experience powerful change through conscious, controlled breathing for relaxation, meditation, and healing.
This guided two-part high-ventilation exercise supports deep connection to the self & universal energy. The effect is therapeutic for mind, body, & spirit.
Come with the intention to clear emotional debris from the body, & polish the mirror of the soul.
This is energy medicine at its finest!
Please bring a journal, an eye pillow (if you have one), and a blanket.
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The Journey of Awakening
Celebrating the Teachings of Ram Dass
with Noah, Sarah, and LisaSaturday, October 3rd
3 - 8:30 pm
$70**Enjoy the option to attend the full program or choose an individual event.
Join us for a special offering inspired by the life and teachings of Ram Dass. Together, we’ll explore the path of awakening through teachings, music, meditation, and kirtan.
Noah Hoffeld, cellist with Krishna Das and a personal student of Ram Dass, shares the life-changing lessons he learned directly from this beloved teacher. In this experiential afternoon, Noah weaves together music, meditation, and powerful group processes to help participants embody the heart-opening wisdom of Ram Dass
After a dinner break, Noah will be joined by Sarah Loomis and Lisa Rubchinsky for a celebratory kirtan. At its core, this offering aims to support us in living with more joy, navigating difficult times with grace, and transforming our lives from the inside out.
The Teachings of Ram Dass
Noah Hoffeld
Sharing life-changing lessons he learned directly from Ram Dass, helping us bring our lives onto the path of spiritual growth. Includes chat, music & meditationKirtan
Lisa, Sarah, & Noah
Kirtan is music for awakening the heart. It is a call and response style community chanting experience and the heartbeat of the Bhakti Yoga tradition, the yoga of love, service, and devotion.Schedule
3:00–6:00 PM — The Teachings of Ram Dass with Noah Hoffeld
6:00–7:00 PM — Dinner Break
7:00–8:30 PM — Kirtan with Lisa, Sarah & NoahPricing
$70 — Full Day
$60 — The Teachings of Ram Dass with Noah Hoffeld
$20 — Kirtan Only
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Kirtan
with Lisa Rubchinsky + Sarah Loomis
Saturday, October 3rd
7 - 8:30 pm
$20
Kirtan is music for the soul, a joyful, uplifting, and meditative practice often described as the “jewel” of the spiritual path. Through call and response chanting, we will gather in community to open the heart and immerse ourselves in an ocean of devotion.
The energy that Lisa & Sarah bring to kirtan is palpable, creating a space that is both powerful and welcoming. Join us as we journey into the heart together. No experience necessary.
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Yoga at Fort Getty
with Ana Bartlett
Wednesdays 8:30 - 9:30 am
$15
Beginning June 3rd, join Ana weekly for an all-levels seaside flow.
Classes are held on Wednesday mornings from 8:30 am to 9:30 am and are open to all levels of experience. Enjoy flowing through a series of postures designed to build strength, flexibility, and balance.
Relax with the sounds of the ocean and start your day feeling centered, focused, and ready to take on whatever challenges come your way.
Feel free to drop-in, or register for the full series through the JTN rec center.
The drop-in fee is $15. We can't wait to see you there!
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Training Lab for Teachers
with Coral Brown
Yoga Lab is an evolving series of weekend workshops designed for yoga teachers ready to deepen their wisdom, refine their practice, and build lasting confidence. Each module explores essential dimensions of the teaching path, from asana, anatomy, and hands-on assists to philosophy, mythology, voice, presence, prental, restorative, and trauma-sensitive approaches.
Whether you're pursuing continuing education or working toward your 500-hour certification, Yoga Lab offers practical tools, rich inquiry, and community support to grow your skill and spirit as a teacher.
Join the waitlist below to get updates.
Workshop Cancellation and Refund Policy
Workshop Cancellation and Refund Policy :
If you are registered for a workshop, you must cancel at least one week before the event to receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 48 hours of the event, you may either:
receive a refund minus a 20% admin fee
opt to receive a credit to your account (this credit can be used toward any purchase)
You may transfer your enrollment to another student.
There are no refunds or credits if you cancel less than 48 hours in advance.
If the studio cancels your workshop, you will be promptly notified by email and/or phone and receive your choice of studio credit or a full refund.
Island Heron is proud to offer this holistic, experiential, and transformational vinyasa yoga teacher training with Coral Brown, MA, LMHC eRYT-500 and Debbie Valois, eRYT-500.
Comprised of nine-weekend intensives, this integrative vinyasa 200-hour yoga teacher training offers students the opportunity to immerse in the study, practice, and transformation of vinyasa yoga.
Read below for more details, or join us for an upcoming info session!
Coral, a regular contributor to Yoga Journal magazine, has led national and international yoga teacher trainings and educational retreat programs for over 20 years.
Debbie Valois currently teaches at NBX Yoga in Narragansett. She has been teaching yoga since 2001. Debbie previously co-owned and operated Laughing Elephant Yoga studio and co-facilitated their YTT. She has assisted Shiva Rea and has studied with many senior yoga teachers. Debbie has assisted and co-taught several yoga teacher trainings with Coral.
200-hour Yoga Teacher Training
Become illuminated and inspired by the timeless teachings of yoga.
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Comprised of nine weekend intensives, this integrative vinyasa yoga teacher training offers students the opportunity to immerse in the study, practice and transformation of vinyasa yoga while creating new and deeper connections within the self, and extended community, in a skillful way.
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The literal translation of the term vinyasa is “to place in a special way,” and the conceptual definition of vinyasa revolves around a multi-faceted approach to mindfulness through development of the skills of observation and inquiry. From these definitions, we distill the essence of vinyasa and the foundation of the program: to meet each individual where they are, without judgment, and to cultivate a more embodied sense of self, purpose, and how to use the tools of yoga in a skillful, efficient and effective way.
This program is designed to take students on a journey of personal development and transformation. Throughout the journey, students become teachers who are able to facilitate the state of yoga with depth.
The program is open to those who are ready to dive deeper into their own practice and understanding of yoga, as well as the lineage from which both have evolved. Students should be willing to courageously examine their stories and beliefs, within the safe and supported container of the yoga teacher training immersion, which aims to support and inspire individual growth and transformation.
Upon successful completion of 200 hours, participants will be qualified to register with Yoga Alliance as a 200-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT).
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This training is for yoga practitioners ready to dive deeper into their practice and understanding of yoga.
Requirements to apply: A genuine interest in pursuing the deeper dimensions of yoga and enhancing your personal and physical relationship to the practice of yoga and living consciously.
This 6-month training runs from January 2026 through June 2026, spanning nine required weekend intensives.
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Chakras & Subtle Anatomy
Psychology Of Yoga
Anatomy & Physiology
Business & Ethics Of Yoga
Postural Clinics & Asana Labs
Yoga Philosophy's Sacred Texts
Safe, Effective & Inspired Sequencing
History Of Yoga
Foundations Of Vinyasa
Practice Teaching
Living Ayurveda & Nutrition With Lynn Goodwin
Pranayama & Meditation
CPR Certification
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Times
Fridays - 4:00PM - 9:00PM
Saturdays - 12:45PM - 8:00PM
Sundays - 12:45PM - 8:00PM
2026 Dates
January 23, 24, 25
February 6, 7, 8
February 27, 28, March 1
March 13, 14, 15
March 27, 28, 29
April 17, 18, 19
May 1, 2, 3
May 15, 16, 17
June 12, 13
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$2800 Tuition Includes:
• IVY Teacher Training manual and supplementary materials
• 20% off studio merchandise, class packages, and applicable workshops
• Use of the studio for practice teaching and study groups.
• Ability to join virtually as needed.
Pay In Full
Deposit* — $250
Balance Due Upon Acceptance & Enrollment** — $2550
*Deposit is only refundable if you do not become enrolled in the course.
**Once you have been accepted and officially enrolled in the course you will be sent an invoice for the remaining balance of $2550. Full tuition or payment plan commitment is due upon acceptance.
Prior 200-hr TT Graduates
Application — No Cost
Deposit* — $250
Balance Due Upon Acceptance & Enrollment** — $1450
Students who have already completed a 200 Hour Program or more may take this course for a discounted rate of $1700. Documentation of successfully completing a prior program is required. Payment plans for this payment tier will be set up after you've been enrolled in the course.
Island Heron Honor Scholarship
In honor of Gretchen Peterson, Island Heron will award the Honor Scholarship to one trainee who has been directly impacted by cancer or other significant trauma. To be considered for this scholarship, please email a detailed letter of intent to Coral Brown.
Payment Plans
Due to additional fees and bookkeeping, there is a $100 fee for payment plans.
Application/Deposit* — $250 + $100 payment plan fee.
Four Monthly Payments** — $637.50
*Deposit is only refundable if you do not become enrolled in the course.
**Once accepted and officially enrolled in the course, you will be sent an invoice to set up your payment plan and asked to pay the first payment of $637.50. The following three payments will auto-bill monthly on the same date as the initial payment plan payment.
Please note: 50% of tuition must be received one week before start date
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You must complete the application form and schedule a time for a phone interview to ensure that this course is the right fit for you and that your expectations will be met by participating in the program.
After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about booking the phone interview and finishing the enrollment process.
Once you are approved for the course you will receive a welcome email within 48 hours containing information on how to prepare for the training.
A $250 deposit is due upon acceptance to hold your space.
Full payment is required for all participants a week before the start of the program unless a commitment to a payment plan has been made.
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If you'd like more information or have questions you'd like to ask Coral and Debbie personally, please join us for an info session! W will tell you all about the course, its contents, and what you can expect. You'll also have time to ask her any and all questions you have.
Sessions are listed on the weekly class schedule. They are free and are offered both virtually and in-person at the studio.
Please follow this link for access to a prerecorded informational session.