Join Us for Body Grace Fitness and Yoga's 15th Anniversary Wellness Celebration Events! Dr. David Michael Gustitus joins us on 22 February at 2pm in the studio to show us how better posture can help us manage stress and tension, improve mobility, and live better. His personal story is inspiring and informative. He will offer free individual posture assessments after his talk, and the studio will offer light refreshments. All are Welcome. Please Join Us!!

Write to bodygrace@verizon.net to register.

The Insight Meditation Community of Washington’s Family Meditation Program consists of a community of families aspiring to nourish a deeper capacity for connection, equity, presence, joy, and resilience within family relationships and the broader world. Since the founding, this class has been taught and operated by families for families. The Family Program teachers aspire to provide a safe and inclusive container that honors diversity and supports the cultivation of awareness and compassion within our daily lives.

Family Program Vision

• Plant seeds of awareness, compassion and wisdom in the hearts and minds of children, adolescents, parents, and families.

• Foster within families the experiential awareness of the interconnectedness of all life.

• Share the fundamental mindfulness toolkit with children and parents to help them cultivate self-regulation, inner resilience, social well-being, acceptance, awareness, and compassion amid everyday family life.

• Help children connect to classic teachings through age-appropriate and engaging games, mindful moments, skits, stories, and activities.

• Nurture and deepen connections within families and the broader family program.

• Offer parents the opportunity for much-needed parent meditation and group meditation.

  A note on ages:

• The programming is designed for ages 5 and older, though younger siblings are welcome. If a younger sibling is attending, we ask that an adult remain with them at all times, even during a breakout session if there is one for that month.

• We hope to add a teen program/breakout session in the future. For this we need at least 2 teens to attend. Until then teens are welcome to participate in all activities (and they will still be age-appropriate) and be mindful leaders who assist the teacher with the younger kids during breakout sessions if there is one for that month.

What is auto-dana?

Offering dana (a donation) is voluntary, and is the sole financial support for our teachers. We've simplified this process for subscribers, where you can choose a specific donation level upfront and we'll charge that amount automatically whenever you attend. See IMCW website for details. IMCW.org If you prefer to offer different dana amounts each time you visit, please choose the free price level.

Health Policy

Please be mindful of your health, and do not attend any in-person events if you are experiencing symptoms of cough, fever, or stomach upset. The safety of all depends on the care of each individual.

Join us in person. We meet at Body Grace Yoga in Vienna.  

Accessibility: We invite those who need disability accommodation to connect with us at familymeditation@gmail.com.

In-person events are offered as fragrance-free as possible, so please do not bring or use any products with “parfum” or “fragrance” in the ingredients.

Join Jon Waterman in the studio on 18 December from 2:45 to 3:45 and learn the basic funtamentals and principles of Tai Chi. Learn also what to expect during the studio’s Beginner Tai Chi Series that commences on 8 January and runs for 17 weeks. Write to bodygrace@verizon.net to reserve your spot on 18 December!!

Vienna’s Church Street Stroll is on Monday, 2 November, from 6-8:30 pm. Join us in the studio for homemade triple the ginger cookies and hot apple cider as part of your stroll along Church Street. Have fun visiting Santa and in front of the Freeman Store and watching the Mayor turn on the Christmas Tree lights across the street from the studio.

Looking for Some Stress Release and Deeper Relaxation Techniques?? Join Yoga Nidra: The Art of Conscious Relaxation with Carolyn Bagdoyan on Saturday, 16 November from 2:30-3:45pm in the studio.

Yoga Nidra is an ancient practice that takes people into a state of deep relaxation through a guided meditative process and conscious visualization. Also known as yogic sleep, the practice gives rest to the mind, body, and seneses by drawing the practitioner into a state of conscious awareness - a brain state between full wakefulness and full sleep. This practice has been linked with reducing stress, tension, and pain; improving circulation and immune functioning; lowering blood pressure and inflammation; and stabilizing mood. No experience is necessary. 

The class is limited ot ten persons. The pre-registered cost is $20;  the drop in fee is $25.  

Carolyn Bagdoyan is certified in Dr. Marc Halpern’s Yoga Nidra and Self-Healing. Yoga Nidra is generally practiced lying down or in a seated position. For your comfort, please bring a pillow and wear comfortable clothing.

To maximize your experience, please arrive 15 minutes before class starts. Please remember to bring your own pillow(s) for maximum comfort and relaxation.Mats and blankets are available at the studio or feel free to bring your own.  

Please RSVP at bodygrace@verizon.net  by Friday, 15 November to secure your spot and receive the preregistered price.

Looking for Some Deeper Relaxation Techniques?? Join Yoga Nidra: The Art of Conscious Relaxation with Carolyn Bagdoyan on Saturday, 27 July from 2:30-3:45pm in the studio.

Yoga Nidra is an ancient practice that takes people into a state of deep relaxation through a guided meditative process and conscious visualization. Also known as yogic sleep, the practice gives rest to the mind, body, and seneses by drawing the practitioner into a state of conscious awareness - a brain state between full wakefulness and full sleep. This practice has been linked with reducing stress, tension, and pain; improving circulation and immune functioning; lowering blood pressure and inflammation; and stabilizing mood. No experience is necessary. 

The class is limited ot ten persons. The pre-registered cost is $20;  the drop in fee is $25.  

Carolyn Bagdoyan is certified in Dr. Marc Halpern’s Yoga Nidra and Self-Healing. Yoga Nidra is generally practiced lying down or in a seated position. For your comfort, please bring a pillow and wear comfortable clothing.

To maximize your experience, please arrive 15 minutes before class starts. Please remember to bring your own pillow(s) for maximum comfort and relaxation.Mats and blankets are available at the studio or feel free to bring your own.  

Please RSVP at bodygrace@verizon.net  by Friday, 26 July to secure your spot and receive the preregistered price.

This gentle practice aims to harmonize the body and mind, provide a greater sense of relaxation, release tension and anxiety, and offer personalized tips for better sleep. Space is limited. Write to bodygrace@verizon.net to register and arrange for payment. Your investment is $49. Come learn new ways to connect body and mind and feel better!!

Vienna’s Church Street Stroll is on Monday, 27 November, from 5-7pm. Join us in the studio for homemade triple the ginger cookies and hot apple cider as part of your stroll along Church Street. Have fun visiting Santa and watching the Mayor turn on the Christmas Tree lights across the street from the studio.

Yoga Nidra is an ancient practice that takes people into a state of deep relaxation through a guided meditative process and conscious visualization. Also known as yogic sleep, the practice gives rest to the mind, body, and seneses by drawing the practitioner into a state of conscious awareness - a brain state between full wakefulness and full sleep.

This practice has been linked with reducing stress, tension, and pain; improving circulation and immune functioning; lowering blood pressure and inflammation; and stabilizing mood. 

No experience is necessary. 

Please bring your favorite pillow.

The class is limited to ten persons.

The pre-registered cost is $20; the drop in fee is $30.

Carolyn Bagdoyan is certified in Dr. Marc Halpern’s Yoga Nidra and Self-Healing. Yoga Nidra is generally practiced lying down or in a seated position. For your comfort, please bring a pillow and wear comfortable clothing. To maximize your experience, please arrive 15 minutes before class starts. Mats and blankets are available at the studio or feel free to bring your own.

Please RSVP at bodygrace@verizon.net by Friday, 24 November to secure your spot and receive the preregistered price. Click here to see more about Carolyn https://bodygrace.com/instructors

Popular Dance Instructor, Kristen Pierce, is back for another fun and exciting line dance party on 14 November from 3:30-4:30 in the studio. She will feature various styles of dance from different decades.  Line dancing improves agility, coordination, and balance—and is a great way to exercise and make friends!

This is a free event, but please sign up by writing to bodygrace@verizon.net so that we have enough sips and snacks. Come show off your new moves and practice up for dancing at weddings, parties, and on vacation cruises! 

Qigong is a practice of learning how energy works in our body, balancing and cultivating energy, so we can heal ourselves in all levels.  It involves using exercises to optimize energy within the body, mind, and spirit, with the goal of improving and maintaining health and well-being. 

Qigong focuses on the the Five Element system (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water). Knowing these elements helps us to understand the characteristics of the body's energy.

Paloma and Soosan will tell us how our emotions and our organs' energy systems correspond with a specific element. They will offer powerful techniques to help us heal from the inside out. 

Students can expect to experience:

- Qigong Movements to open energy blockages
- Energy of food based on the 5 elements
- Guided Meditation to release trap emotions
- Breathing Techniques 
- Sound healing 

This mini-workshop costs $75, payable directly to Paloma. Write to bodygrace@verizon.net to reserve your spot.

Come Join us at the studio on Friday 15 September for a FREE Line Dancing Session from 3-4pm and sips and snacks from 4-5pm. Then hop across the street to enjoy Vienna’s Chillin' on Church!!

This gentle practice aims to harmonize the body and mind, provide a greater sense of relaxation, release tension and anxiety, and offer personalized tips for better sleep. Write to bodygrace@verizon.net to register and arrange for payment. Your investment is $40 if you pre-register by 16 June and $50 at the door. Come learn new ways to connect body and mind and feel better!!

Join popular Dance Instructor, Kristen Pierce, for this fun and exciting series, which features various styles of dance from different decades.  No experience or partner is necessary.  Line dancing improves agility, coordination, and balance—what a great way to exercise!

The session includes ten 60-minute lessons for only $180.00.  Learn various dance terminology, common line dance choreography, styling, etc.  Each class builds upon the last until your toolbox is filed with many dances.  Show off your new moves at weddings, parties, and on vacation cruises!  Ages 18 and up are welcome.

Sign up for our free demo and info session on May 4 at 4 pm in the studio by writing to bodygrace@verizon.net. Meet the instructor, Kristen Pierce, while enjoying sips and snacks.

Join Rustic Love Vienna’s Annual December Pop Up Shop in the Studio TODAY from 12-2pm. Come have free hot apple cider and support Food Insecure Families in our Community by purchasing items through Rustic Love Vienna!!

Enjoy Triple the Ginger Cookies and Hot Apple Cider in the studio during the Town of Vienna’s Church Street Stroll. While strolling down Church Street, visit Santa, sing carols, and remember to drop by the studio at the corner of Mill and Church Streets for hot cider and cookies.

Yoga Nidra is an ancient practice that takes people into a state of deep relaxation through a guided meditative process and conscious visualization. Also known as yogic sleep, the practice gives rest to the mind, body, and seneses by drawing the practitioner into a state of conscious awareness - a brain state between full wakefulness and full sleep.

This practice has been linked with reducing stress, tension, and pain; improving circulation and immune functioning; lowering blood pressure and inflammation; and stabilizing mood. 

No experience is necessary. 

The class is limited to ten persons.

The pre-registered cost is $20; 

the drop in fee is $25.  

Carolyn Bagdoyan is certified in Dr. Marc Halpern’s Yoga Nidra and Self-Healing. Yoga Nidra is generally practiced lying down or in a seated position. For your comfort, please bring a pillow and wear comfortable clothing. To maximize your experience, please arrive 15 minutes before class starts. Mats and blankets are available at the studio or feel free to bring your own.

Please RSVP at bodygrace@verizon.net bySaturday, November 26th to secure your spot and receive the preregistered price. Click here to see more about Carolyn https://bodygrace.com/instructors

We will be taking a slow walk into the woods, covering about a mile and a half. During the walk you'll be guided through a sequence of invitations. These invitations are meant to help you awaken your senses and experience a deeper connection to the more-than-human world, to others, and to yourself. There will be various times for sharing along with deep listening as we journey on the trail. The walk will conclude with a tea ceremony, light snacks and fire counsel. You will be walking and sitting at times, so be sure to dress appropriately for the weather. Long pants might be helpful as well as shoes that are good for uneven terrain. Please bring water for hydration. At the end of the walk you may feel rejuvenated, connected and more joyful.  Your investment for this experience is $25.00

Meet at Body Grace parking lot at 11 a.m. from there we will travel to Scott’s Run Trail Head, about a 15 minute drive. Ridesharing available.

What to Bring:

Water bottle

Light backpack so your hands can be free

Walking sticks, if you use them

There are no bathrooms at the trail.