Saturday 10-11AM Online Foul Weather Functional Mobility Series on Zoom
Aug
15
to Jan 2

Saturday 10-11AM Online Foul Weather Functional Mobility Series on Zoom

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This class is all about getting MOBILE. Classes will include: warm ups, stretching, bodyweight strength and stability work, balance work, ball massage, foam rolling, breathing exercises, me yammering on about various anatomy factoids and biomechanical theories, my cat, dog and husband taking turns interrupting class. All of my classes are body positive and I will always do my best to meet you where you are at.

Special feature: class is drop-in only because it will ONLY RUN WHEN THE WEATHER IS RAINY OR OTHERWISE INHOSPITABLE here in Northern VT. Why? Because life is too short to spend beautiful weekend mornings inside! I will email Friday nights and let you know if class is running or not, if class is running I will send you a link and you can pay for it via PayPal or Venmo, click HERE to sign up or to get more information. If you would rather pay by check we can also work that out.

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MOBILITY SERIES: 4 Classes at Deep Roots Community Fitness in Morrisville, VT
Mar
14
to Apr 4

MOBILITY SERIES: 4 Classes at Deep Roots Community Fitness in Morrisville, VT

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Come get flexy with me! Saturdays 10:30-11:30 March 14th, 21st, 28th and April 4th

Learn how to foam roll, use massage balls, and stretch like a pro! 4 class Mobility Series at Deep Roots Community Fitness (formerly Green Mountain Crossfit) in Morrisville. Email mel@deeprootsfitness.org or call 802-851-8461 for more info. CLICK HERE to sign up!

Cost is $20 for gym members, $65 for non-members.

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The Rotator Cuff and Hip Rotators: Yoga and Functional Anatomy Workshop October 10th 12:30-2:30
Oct
14
12:30 PM12:30

The Rotator Cuff and Hip Rotators: Yoga and Functional Anatomy Workshop October 10th 12:30-2:30

An exploration of healthy shoulder and hip mechanics in yoga and beyond

Join me for some anatomy and movement fun at Kula Yoga in Stowe! These classes are eligible for continuing education credits through the Yoga Alliance(for registered yoga teachers) and all levels of student are welcome! 

COST: $30 or $50 for both workshops 

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED: email Meaghan Minogue at to sign up!

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The Deep Core: Yoga and Functional Anatomy Workshop September 9th 12:30-2:30
Sep
9
12:30 PM12:30

The Deep Core: Yoga and Functional Anatomy Workshop September 9th 12:30-2:30

Iliopsoas, Transverse Abdominis, and Longus Coli 

Join me for some anatomy and movement fun at Kula Yoga in Stowe! These classes are eligible for continuing education credits through the Yoga Alliance(for registered yoga teachers) and all levels of student are welcome! 

COST: $30 or $50 for both workshops 

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED: email Meaghan Minogue at to sign up!

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5 SUP Yoga and Functional Balance Classes Wednesdays 6pm on Lake Elmore June 28- August 16
Jun
28
to Aug 16

5 SUP Yoga and Functional Balance Classes Wednesdays 6pm on Lake Elmore June 28- August 16

Wednesdays June 28, July 5 and 19, August 2 and 16 at 6pm on Lake Elmore, weather permitting!

Join me this summer season for some playful Standup Paddle Board Yoga and Functional Balance on Lake Elmore!

Take your balance to the next level, whatever your level is! Come challenge your core and challenge your balance all while enjoying the peaceful beauty of life on the water!

Each class includes:
- paddleboard, paddle, and personal flotation device rental
- brief intro to paddle technique and safety
- fun and challenging yoga/balance/core strength class with Margaret

COST:
$25 with pre-registration before the date, or $15* if you have your own board
$30 for day-of sign ups (or $20 if you have your own board) 

*take $5 off per class when you bring your own board and register for 3 or more classes!!  

NO DROP-INS! Email Margaret at margaretpitkin@gmail.com or call 802-673-6815 to register! 
Schedule subject to cancelations due to inclement weather or insufficient sign-up.  

 

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GMCF Workshop #1: Handstands and Hanging Shrugs (yoga and functional movement for Crossfitters, weightlifters, and other athletes)
May
28
1:00 PM13:00

GMCF Workshop #1: Handstands and Hanging Shrugs (yoga and functional movement for Crossfitters, weightlifters, and other athletes)

The first of 2 Weekend Workshops at Green Mountain Crossfit in Morrisville, VT 

Handstands and Hanging Shrugs: Yoga and Functional Movement for the Shoulders and Wrists

The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body, and also one of the most commonly injured. Overhead positions of the arm, such as those needed for performing handstands, pull ups, or weightlifting above the shoulders require tremendous strength not only in the large muscles of the shoulder and upper back, but also in the small but indispensable muscles of the rotator cuff. Come explore ways to improve shoulder movement, reduce shoulder pain, and prevent injury in all kinds of overhead arm movements through improved rotator cuff strength and shoulder flexibility. Shoulder injury? Come on down! Happy shoulders? Keep them that way! 

In each of the 2 workshops in this series we will explore anatomy, address existing and potential injuries, build strength in vulnerable areas, and enhance flexibility for ease of movement and improved mechanics. Expect stretching, strengthening, movement education, and some self massage with balls or rollers in each class.

COST: $30, GMCF members receive a 10% discount

REGISTER: email margaretpitkin@gmail.com to sign up!

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NEW!! Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Yoga and Functional Balance at Lake Elmore State Park
Jul
12
6:00 PM18:00

NEW!! Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Yoga and Functional Balance at Lake Elmore State Park

Take your balance to the next level, whatever your level is! Pr-Registration Required email me to sign up

Class offered in partnership with Paddle North

In my experience the paddleboard is the perfect place to take balance and core exercises (and yoga poses, of course) to the next level, whatever your level is!  If you have never tried SUP before, or if you have done it but have never done a class on one, this is a great opportunity to challenge your brain and strengthen your core while having fun out on the water! 

 Each class includes:
- paddleboard, paddle, and personal flotation device rental
- intro to paddle technique and safety with Noah Labow of Paddle North
- fun and challenging yoga/balance/core strength class with me!

Location: Lake Elmore State Park, 856 Vermont 12 in Elmore, VT

Cost:
$25 including SUP rental OR
$10 if you bring your own board

Pre-requisites: you know how to swim, you can sit and/or kneel on the ground, you like being out on the water! 
 

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YOGA LAB Workshop: The Spine (Part 2)
Apr
11
12:30 PM12:30

YOGA LAB Workshop: The Spine (Part 2)

Learn about the anatomy of your neck and upper back and explore ways you can use yoga to help care for and protect this tension-proned are. This class will include a special focus on using the Yoga Therapy Balls to self-massage. 

All levels welcome. Please sign up ahead of time. 

Cost: $30 (pre-registered) $40 (drop in)

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Valentines Day Fundraiser Classes for AWARE
Feb
14
8:30 AM08:30

Valentines Day Fundraiser Classes for AWARE

Special Classes at the Open Space, 101 S. Main Street, Hardwick VT 

100% of profits benefit AWARE 

 

Schedule:

8:30 – 9:00 AM Group Meditation (Please bring blankets or pillows to sit on... some props, including chairs, available) Cost: $10

9-10:30 AM All Levels Yoga Class (Come practice self love on Valentines day – for a cause!) Cost: $15

 

Please Preregister: margaretpitkin@gmail.com or 802.673.6815

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YOGA LAB Workshop: Anatomy of the Breath in Newport
Jan
18
1:30 PM13:30

YOGA LAB Workshop: Anatomy of the Breath in Newport

Workshop at Pure Energy Massage and Yoga in Newport 

We breath in and out approximately 20,000 times every day. Our breath, the process of inspiring air into and expiring air out of our lungs, is a vital component of our life, our health, and our experience as humans. Breath creates the ability to smell, to taste, and to speak. Laughter follows a specific breathing pattern, as does crying, we breath faster when we are angry, anxious, or aroused and slower when we are relaxed and comfortable. In this 2 hour class we will explore the anatomy of the breath through pranayama (specific breathing practices), asana (yoga postures), and meditation. This workshop is open to all levels, please sign up ahead of time.

Cost: $35 (preregistered) $40 (drop-in)

To Sign Up Contact Emmi Chapdelaine: emmi@pureenergymassageandyoga.com

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YOGA LAB: TheKnee Joint
Jan
10
10:45 AM10:45

YOGA LAB: TheKnee Joint

YOGA LAB: The Knee Joint 

Saturday January 10th 10:45-12:45pm in Hardwick 

Want to learn more about your knees? In this two hour class we will explore the anatomy of the knee, one of the most complex and strongest joints in the human body. Along the way we will play with techniques for strengthening the muscles that support this vital joint as well as possible paths to preventing and healing from knee injuries, we will also address chronic restrictions in the hamstring, calf, quad, and ITB as possible contributors to knee pain. 
Open to all levels, please pre-register (click HERE) 

Cost: $25 (pre-registered)
$30 (drop-in)
Location: The Open Space, Hardwick, VT 

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Start The New Year with Yoga!! Special Class 10:30-12pm January 1st in Hardwick
Jan
1
10:30 AM10:30

Start The New Year with Yoga!! Special Class 10:30-12pm January 1st in Hardwick

Start the New Year with Yoga!! 

Special Class 10:30-12:00pm Thursday January 1st, 2015 at The Open Space in Hardwick, VT

Come start the New Year off on the right foot (and the left foot!) with this special New Year's day class at The Open Space! Class will focus on standing poses, balancing poses, and hip openers, ALL LEVELS welcome. Pre-registration requested, drop-ins welcome! Contact me to sign up! 

Cost: $20 drop-in, $15 if you pre-register

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YOGA LAB: The Immune System
Nov
22
10:45 AM10:45

YOGA LAB: The Immune System

November 22nd 10:45-12:45 in Hardwick at the Open Space's NEW LOCATION

In this 2 hour class we will delve deeply into an exploration of the anatomy of the human immune system. Through lecture, pranayama (specific breathing practices), asana (yoga postures), and meditation, we will look for ways in which our yoga practice might support this vital component of our health. 

This workshop is open to all levels, please contact me ahead of time to sign up. NO DROP INS! 

Cost: $30 (preregistered), $40 (day of)

The NEW LOCATION of the Open Space (as of October 20th, 2014) is next door to Positive Pie at 101 Main Street in Hardwick. To access the studio, park on the street or across the road in the diner parking lot and walk around to the door on the back side of the building. The studio is on the 2nd floor.

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YOGA LAB: Workshop on The 'Core'
Sep
27
10:45 AM10:45

YOGA LAB: Workshop on The 'Core'

Yoga Lab Workshop: 
The 'Core'

September 27th 10:45-12:45 in Hardwick 

The muscles that comprise what is commonly known as the 'core' play a vital role in stabilizing the joints of the pelvis (hips) and lover back. In this 2.5 hour workshop we will get our yoga geek on as we explore the location and function of these muscles, how we can use yoga to strengthen them, and more!

This workshop is not for beginners or for people with serious injuries, please contact me ahead of time to sign up. NO DROP INS! 

COST: $30 

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YOGA LAB: Workshop on The Sacroiliac Joint
Aug
23
10:45 AM10:45

YOGA LAB: Workshop on The Sacroiliac Joint

August 23rd 10:45-12:45 in Hardwick 

In this "Yoga Lab" workshop (title inspired by my favorite radio show, Radio Lab) will get our yoga geek on as we explore the deep mysteries of the sacroiliac joint... what it is, how it works, and how we can support its function using yoga. BYO sacrum!

This workshop is not for beginners or for people with serious injuries, please contact me ahead of time to sign up. NO DROP INS! 

COST: $28

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Sunday Morning Movement in Craftsbury 10:30-11:30 - CLASS CURRENTLY ON HOLD
Mar
9
to Mar 13

Sunday Morning Movement in Craftsbury 10:30-11:30 - CLASS CURRENTLY ON HOLD

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This class is currently on hold due to Covid-19 pandemic. When class resumes I will no longer be teaching it but will continue and will be lead by Ali Gardener and Tina Ghantous.

Class is at the Craftsbury Outdoor Center in the Cedar Lodge basement (where the old weight room used to be - park in farthest parking lot on right near the garages). Cost: $5.00 (members), $10.00 (non-members), staff/guests FREE, buy a 12 class card for $50, more info HERE 

Class cancelations: all classes currently suspended

 

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