TREE OF INDIA YOGA EVENTS
Join us for community gatherings that are fun, inspiring, and sometimes a little unexpected—from sound baths to field trips and more.
Books & Brunch is Back!
11:00 AM -1:00 PM
Saturday, October 17, 2026
at Oxford Community Yoga
FREE Event
Books & Brunch is a free community gathering, and everyone is welcome!
Bring a vegetarian dish to share, along with your own place setting, and join us for brunch, thoughtful conversation, and connection.
Read the book, listen to the audiobook, or come curious! You don't have to finish the book to join the conversation, and this event doesn't include yoga.
We'd love to have you join us in October!
Our October read is:
The Yamas & Niyamas
By Deborah Adele
Often described as the heart of yoga philosophy, The Yamas & Niyamas explores ten timeless principles for
living with greater compassion, integrity, contentment, and self-awareness.
Deborah Adele makes these ancient teachings practical and relevant to everyday life—
and you don't need to practice yoga to find meaning in them.
Soulful Strength:
Strength Training with a Mindful Focus
5 weeks · 10 classes
Tuesdays & Thursdays · 9:00 - 9:45 AM
October 20–November 19
Led by Maggie Cantwell, Certified Personal Trainer & Yoga Teacher
Investment in Self: $99 per person
We're continuing Soulful Strength with a new 5-week session designed to help you build strength progressively while staying connected to your body.
Led by Maggie Cantwell, a certified personal trainer and yoga teacher, this session will take a more structured approach to strength training, building from week to week as you develop strength, endurance, functionality, balance, and mobility.
We'll continue to incorporate mindful movement and the body awareness of yoga, while adding new challenges as you're ready.
We'll work with bodyweight, resistance bands, and (NEW to the studio!) 5-pound dumbbells. You'll learn how to perform exercises safely and effectively, how to recognize appropriate challenge, and how to gradually progress your training over time.
Throughout the 5 weeks, we'll explore:
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Progressive strength training and how muscles become stronger over time
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Proper training techniques, including: alignment, breathing, and body awareness
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Functional movements that support the things you do in everyday life
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Developing greater balance, stability, mobility, coordination, and endurance
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How to use resistance bands and dumbbells safely and effectively
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Ways to adapt exercises to meet your body where it is today
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How to recognize when you're ready to increase the challenge
And just as importantly, we'll keep the supportive, compassionate spirit that makes Soulful Strength different.
This isn't a competition, and it's not about pushing through discomfort or trying to keep up with someone else's body. It's about learning to listen to yourself, understanding how your body moves, and gradually discovering what you're capable of.
Whether you're new to strength training or you've been building strength with us already, you'll have options to meet you where you are and opportunities to progress from there.
Strength and softness can coexist.We can challenge our bodies without being critical. We can work hard without being at war with ourselves.
Come build strength, confidence, and a deeper understanding of your own body in a welcoming environment where progress matters more than perfection.
Books & Brunch
Welcome to our free quarterly Book Club! Join us for a potluck-style vegetarian brunch and conversation about our chosen book!
NEXT MEETING: 11 AM - 1 PM, Saturday, October 17, 2026
BOOK SELECTION: To Be Determined...
How to Join Books & Brunch
Get a copy of the book (or listen to the audiobook), then join us for lively conversation over a shared vegetarian meal. Please bring a favorite homemade or store-bought dish, along with your own plate and silverware. Together, we’ll create a welcoming space filled with good stories, good food, and great company. Mark your calendar for the next gathering—we look forward to celebrating the joy of reading with you!
Why join OCY's book club?
Diverse Book Selections: Explore a curated collection of books that inspire, uplift, and align with the principles of yoga. Our selections are thoughtfully chosen to stimulate both the mind and the soul, and you are part of the book selection process! NOTE: Book selections do not necessarily reflect the beliefs and views of the teachers and staff at Oxford Community Yoga. Books are chosen by club members through a voting process.
Mindful Discussions: Immerse yourself in meaningful conversations about each book. Share your thoughts, gain new perspectives, and connect with like-minded individuals on a journey of self-discovery.
Discover Community: Our book club is not just about reading; it's also about creating memorable experiences together. Whether you're a seasoned yogi or just starting, everyone is welcome! Find your place within our community and gather over a potluck style brunch.
Flexible Schedule: Life can get busy, and we understand that. Our club offers a flexible bi-monthly meeting schedule, allowing you to participate at a pace that suits your lifestyle.
Yoga Foundations:
History, Philosophy & Sāṃkhya
11 AM - 7 PM; Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026
Oxford Community Yoga
12 PM - 8 PM; Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026
Hamilton Yoga Center
Investment: $300 per person
This is an individual module of the Tree of India School of Yoga 300-Hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training program. You do NOT need to be a yoga teacher to attend.
Modules may be taken individually and in any order.
Enrollment in the full 300-hour program is NOT required to participate.
Where did yoga come from? How did it evolve from its ancient Vedic roots into the many forms of practice we know today? And how might understanding yoga’s history and philosophy actually change the way we experience our practice, and our lives?
This fascinating and deeply enriching module explores the roots, evolution, and purpose of yoga, beginning with its Vedic and philosophical foundations and tracing the development of yoga through history into contemporary practice. We’ll explore Sāṃkhya, Pātañjala Yoga, and the changing expressions and purposes of yoga across time, building a deeper understanding of the traditions that inform the practice we love today.
This isn't just a history lesson. Yoga philosophy is meant to be lived. Throughout the weekend, we’ll explore through practice how these teachings can deepen our experience on the mat and offer meaningful, practical perspectives for everyday life.
Open to Everyone. You do not need to be a yoga teacher to participate.
This module is designed for:
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Yoga students who are curious about the roots, history, and deeper meaning of yoga
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Dedicated practitioners who want to deepen their experience and understanding of the practice
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Yoga teachers who want to strengthen their foundation in yoga’s philosophical and historical traditions
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Anyone drawn to exploring the rich and fascinating story of yoga beyond the physical postures
Part of the 300-Hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training program
This module is part of the newly launched Tree of India School of Yoga 300-Hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training program.
The 300-hour program is designed for yoga teachers and dedicated practitioners who want to go deeper into the many dimensions of yoga. Individual modules may be taken without committing to the full program, and modules may be completed in any order.
Whether you are joining us as a student simply eager to learn more or as a teacher pursuing advanced studies, this weekend offers an opportunity to study, question, explore, and experience yoga in a deeper way.
Come discover the fascinating history behind the practice—and perhaps see your yoga, and your everyday life, through a new lens.
Inversions: Foundations & Practice
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Guided by Scott Williams, E-RYT 500
Investment in Self: $30 (member) $34 (non-member)
In this fun, light-hearted workshop, Scott will break down the foundations of several classic inversions, including tripod and forearm headstand, shoulderstand, forearm stand, legs up the wall, and handstand.
We'll take the time for detailed instruction, preparation, alignment principles, and ways to work with your body as you build strength, stability, awareness, and confidence.
We'll also explore the benefits of inversions, why they've traditionally been part of yoga practice, and how to incorporate them into your own practice.
Come curious. Come ready to explore. All postures offered are optional. No previous experience with inversions is required.
Asana as a Path to Awareness
11 AM - 7 PM; Saturday, November 21, 2026
Oxford Community Yoga
12 PM - 8 PM; Sunday, November 22, 2026
Hamilton Yoga Center
Investment: $300 per person
This is an individual module of the Tree of India School of Yoga 300-Hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training program. You do NOT need to be a yoga teacher to attend.
Modules may be taken individually and in any order.
Enrollment in the full 300-hour program is NOT required to participate.
What if your yoga practice wasn't about how far you can stretch, how strong you are, or how well you can “do” a pose—but about what you discover when you become deeply present in your body?
In this immersive module, we explore āsana as a spiritual practice and a doorway into deeper awareness, rather than a pursuit of physical achievement. Drawing from the teachings of Swami Kripalu, we’ll explore the body as a container for prāṇa and consider how the practice of āsana can help us cultivate, direct, and integrate energy.
Through sustained practice, breath, sensation, and inner awareness, we’ll begin to investigate what exists beneath the surface of the physical practice. What happens when we slow down enough to notice tension, emotion, habitual patterns, resistance, and the stories we carry in the body?
Rather than trying to force, fix, suppress, or judge what arises, we’ll explore practices for meeting our experience with curiosity and compassion.
This module invites you to experience āsana in a different way—as a practice of listening, awareness, and self-discovery, and as a pathway toward greater integration, healing, and freedom.
Open to Everyone. You do not need to be a yoga teacher to participate.
This module is for:
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Yoga students who want to experience their practice on a deeper level
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Dedicated practitioners interested in the relationship between body, breath, energy, and awareness
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Yoga teachers who want to deepen their understanding of āsana as a transformative practice
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Anyone curious about moving beyond the physical practice and exploring what yoga can reveal from within
Come explore what becomes possible when we stop asking, “How can I do this pose?” and start asking, “What is this practice revealing?”
Part of the 300-Hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training
This module is part of the newly launched Tree of India School of Yoga 300-Hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training program.
The program offers an opportunity for yoga teachers and dedicated practitioners to explore the many dimensions of yoga through in-depth study and experiential practice. Individual modules may be taken without committing to the full program, and modules may be completed in any order.
Book a private event!
Perfect for sorority gatherings, birthdays, graduations, group bonding, or to simply unwind together! Choose from: candle-lit restorative yoga, yoga with aromatherapy, a sensory yoga experience, partner yoga, yoga for stress/anxiety, or yin yoga. Cost varies depending on the program and number of participants. Contact us to create your perfect experience!
