Atha Yoga Cleveland
Atha - is a Sanskrit word that primarily means "now" or "the present moment". It is also used to signify a transition or beginning, such as "then" or "thereafter," and can be used as a call to attention for an important teaching…
PLEASE EMAIL KORY WITH ANY QUESTIONS: kory@alchemystudiocle.com
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
After a six month sabbatical, Kory is re-opening Atha Yoga Cleveland this September for a very special six or twelve week course for women.
More classes may be added in the future, but for now the focus will be devoted to welcoming a small group of women for intentional & powerful practice and connection.
Read below for more details.
Kory Sheffer & Atha Yoga Cleveland Present:
The Phoenix
A six or twelve week gathering for women to step into their power through movement, breathing, meditating, creating, sharing, holding safe space and connecting deeply with one another.
Begins Sunday September 13th
The story of the phoenix symbolizes immortality, resilience, and the eternal cycle of time. Over the centuries, the motif of "rising from the ashes" has been adopted by various philosophies and belief systems, serving as an allegory for spiritual rebirth and resurrection.
About THE PHOENIX…
SCHEDULE: Sunday mornings from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
*Sunday September 13th and Sunday October 25th class will be 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Half course (six gatherings) will be from Sunday September 13th - October 18th
Full course (twelve gatherings) will be from Sunday September 13th - Sunday November 29th.
Final gathering on November 29th will conclude with a community potluck in our studio kitchen & lounge
THE WEEKLY GATHERING…
Each Sunday when we gather together the following practices will be offered:
Silent arrival (up to 15 minutes early) for tea, meditation, reading, journaling, and settling in
15 minute group meditation or journaling following a weekly prompt or intention
45 minutes of movement. Movement practice will be a mix of guided Yoga and mobility sequences with opportunities for each person to explore and embrace personal needs. Individuality is encouraged!
45 minutes of group discussion and sharing based on the weekly prompt or intention
15 minute closing integration & meditation
ADDITIONAL OFFERINGS:
One Sunday during each six week session, we will be in the pottery studio creating with clay in lieu of a movement practice.
The final Sunday (November 29th) will conclude with a community potluck meal in our studio kitchen and lounge.
Invite to a private Slack (online) community group
WHAT TO BRING TO EACH GATHERING:
Yoga mat and any personal props desired (pillows, blankets, eye cover, favorite essential oils recommended!)
Small keepsakes, flowers, crystals for a personal altar
Journal and things to write with
Water bottle
WHO WILL BENEFIT…
All ages of women from all walks of life
Women who are seeking a supportive female community
Women who are going through a transformational season of life
Women who are going through Peri-menopause and Menopause
Women who are experiencing pregnancy or are post-partum
Women who are experiencing relationship changes with themselves or others
Women who have experienced loss
Women who are seeking creative outlets
Women who are seeking a movement practice
Women who are seeking a spiritual practice
Women who are thriving and wish to share their strength and story to inspire others
Women who desire to be seen and heard while holding supportive space for others.
Joining the Phoenix
We are offering two participation options to meet the needs of your schedule. To gain the most from our time together we highly recommend committing to all twelve sessions.
We will be keeping the size of the gathering small with the intention of creating an intimate and safe container for practice, sharing, listening, and processing.
Six Week Gathering: $210.00
Twelve Week Gathering: $300.00
Tuition Assistance Offering
We understand that many are experiencing financial hardship and wish to keep this offering accessible to all who will benefit. If you are unable to pay the full tuition, we may be able to work with you. Please email Kory to discuss your options kory@alchemystudiocle.com
Donation Offering
If you find yourself in a position to support another woman’s tuition you may make a donation in any amount. We thank you for your support, kindness, and generosity.
Kory Sheffer - Alchemy Studio Founder + Atha Yoga Cleveland Director
KORY is the founder and director of Alchemy Studio +Atha Yoga Cleveland. Formerly, Kory was the founder and director of Ashtanga Yoga Napa Valley (Napa, California) which flourished from 2015 - 2020. Yoga found Kory over a decade ago through common Western and gym styled classes. Intrigued by the source material, she sought a more meaningful and comprehensive Yoga experience, discovering Ashtanga Yoga to her delight. Kory began this journey with Vance Selover (Berkeley, California) and gradually ventured to Ashtanga Yoga luminary Tim Miller (Encinitas, California) where she engaged in regular practice from 2014 through 2019. During her years studying with Tim, she received 100 hour teaching certifications from him in The Primary and Intermediate Series of Ashtanga Yoga.
Fortunate geographic proximity led Kory to meet Harvard PhD candidate and founder of Yogic Studies, Seth Powell in 2018. His mastery of Yogic history, philosophy, and Sanskrit language encouraged her to further her curiosity in these subjects. She regularly participates in Seth’s Yogic Studies online courses and invites him to share his immense knowledge and engaging teaching style with her community of students. Kory now assists Seth in leading yearly pilgramiges to India through the Yogic Studies “Sacred Sites of India” tour. Kory credits Seth with catalyzing and fostering some of her most profound realizations in her time as a student of Yoga.
In June of 2019 Kory studied for one month in Bali under the guidance of Mark Robberds. She has been profoundly inspired by Mark’s experience and approach to integrating alternative movement modalities such as FRC and Kinstretch into the practice while maintaining the integrity of the Ashtanga Yoga method.
Kory has twice embarked on sojourns to Mysore India - November and December of 2016 and June and July of 2018 for intensive study with the late Sharath Jois at KPJAYI, now known as the Sharath Yoga Center.
Continuing her studies and fascination with body mechanics, in February of 2020 Kory received certification from FRS (Functional Range Systems) as an FRC movement specialist.
In the Yoga room Kory is a supportive and encouraging teacher. She recognizes that all students are different and will require a unique and individual approach. While Kory acknowledges the “traditional” framework of the Ashtanga Yoga sequencing and methodology, she is known to provide supportive and at times alternative suggestions - which may include deeper anatomical research or physical conditioning to ensure that each posture is appropriate for students to incorporate into their practice. When studying and practicing with Kory students can expect to be challenged in a supportive and positive manner; engaged in deep self-study, discovery & reflection; and inspired by the awakening of limitless potential.
Learn More about Atha Yoga..
If you’d like to learn more about our Yoga program, you can email Kory directly.
