Events and Workshops
At Above and Beyond Yoga and Salt Therapy, our focus is not only on the physical practice of yoga but also on the holistic approach to overall wellness. As a community-driven studio, we are proud to host a variety of events catering to the diverse interests and needs of our community. From yoga trainings and philosophy workshops to self-defense trainings and guided meditations, our events bring together like-minded individuals seeking to enhance their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
We also offer unique experiences, such as Vedic chanting, kirtans, and sound baths, to enrich our community's spiritual journey.
Learn more about our past events!
Don’t miss out on our Upcoming Events!
Join us for one of our upcoming events or workshops! Hope to see you soon! To learn more and register to each event, please click on the image.
Sound Bath with Swan Michelle
A Sound Therapy experience is a form of meditative listening and receiving meant for everyone.
Bask in the pure high vibrational sounds in this unique, artful deep experience of coherence.
Done lying down, this art includes universal meditative mantra, large crystal bowls, gong, an extensive collection of tuning forks, balinese metal drums, elemental chimes, along with the soothing serenade of sacred song by Swan Michelle and a unique collection of instruments from all over the world.
This experience is also a form of therapy, It has measurable effects in releasing what is disharmonious in the body and bringing you to homeostasis, releasing exhaustion, stress, trauma or emotions held within the biology, brain & hormones in limbic system & parasympathetic energization.
The provocation of vision, breath, presence and mindfulness will also be a component in remembering the whole while experiencing the expansiveness of spaciousness of the mind.
$38 per person.
75 Minute session. 4:00pm start time.
Also included is the Kirtan from 7pm-8pm
9th Anniversary Bash
Join us for our 9th Business Anniversary Bash Celebration. Kirtan, Massage, Henna, Food truck and most importantly socializing with the Above and Beyond Community.
Somatic Healing Workshop with Swan Michelle
Required Reading: Breaking The Habit of Being Yourself by Dr Joe Dispenza
Course Content & Experiences In:
-Neuroscience
-Biologically healing your body
-Trauma & stress sensitivity & release
-Accessing a restful/ meditative mind & body
This training is for both personal growth into real and lasting change in our energy, our emotions and our body, freeing it of the past, of the habits of stress, acute trauma and of the biology that mimics these held experiences.
This is also a continuing education course with the capacity to offer this as an addition to your private sessions, coaching, counsel, therapies and consultations.
When we notice, address and heal our body of stress, trauma, limited beliefs, the past, compromised energy patterns and habits, we alter our chemistry and Neuro-health into a new state of being both energized and physically new.
Somatic Healing is a full body scan and form of self hypnosis done lying down, self guided, energizing yourself with meditative techniques for healing and changing the body.
When the body is asleep and the mind is awake, we are in a suggestible state, known as Theta activation.
Themes for our 4 hour continuation of part 1 include:
Feeling The Body Somatic Meditation
1. The nature of Pain
Observing, Seeing & Hearing our Pain Somatic Meditation
2. The Brain
3. The Mind
Changing Our Mind & Healing our Brain Somatic Meditation
4. The Operating System of the brain
Investment: $200
Sound Bath with Swan Michelle
A Sound Therapy experience is a form of meditative listening and receiving meant for everyone. Bask in the pure high vibrational sounds in this unique, artful deep experience of coherence. The provocation of vision, breath, presence and mindfulness will also be a component in remembering the whole while experiencing the expansiveness of spaciousness of the mind.
$30 for non members, $25 for active auto pay and annual members.
Somatic Therapy with Swan Michelle
Somatic Therapy Session: Included Sound Bath after this session.
Working from within, this is a meditative form of lying down body awareness for upgrading the biology & systems of your body. In this inner Somatic work, we learn to both understand/educate and have a full experience of all of the processes of the body from which to then release pain and advance the body with greater repair, all through guided somatic meditations. The intention of Somatic Therapy is for healing, enhancing energy and creating a space for the intelligence & order of the body to heal the body. This can only be found in presence. Some results may be: Freeing ourselves of physical pain, upgrading the biology and immune regulation, freeing the body of the hormones of stress, self regulation, growth, repair, and processed memories and emotions, giving you more energy. One will be fully guided with support and presence. $230 includes sound bath session following this workshop.
4 hours Lead Seated meditation
1. Somatic
2. The Body Awakening To The Body Somatic Meditation
3. Biology
4. Feelings Feeling The Body Somatic Meditation
5. The nature of Pain Observing, Seeing & Hearing our Pain Somatic Meditation
6. The Brain
7.The Mind Changing Our Mind & Healing our Brain Somatic Meditation
8.The Operating System
9. Self Regulation Self Regulation Somatic Meditation
10. The Autonomic Nervous System
Foundations of Yoga Workshop
Join Tori Lubecki for a special asana clinic and discussion on the pillars of yoga. Learn correct alignment for the most common poses and discover how to make any asana fit your unique body. This workshop is suitable for all experience levels. $20 members (Auto pay and Annual) all others $30 non members.
Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Course
Shoshana will be offering a Hatha teacher training. We are so excited to have so many teachers and students interested in this style of sun/moon, active/hot and receptive and cool flow practice. Hatha is a path toward creating balance and uniting opposites, and is a powerful tool for self transformation. It asks us to bring our attention to our breath, which helps us to "still" the fluctuations of the mind and be more present in the unfolding of each moment. If you'd like to reserve a spot, please register with the link below or contact us at the studio.
Yoga Therapy with Sound Bath
Join Shoshana for her wonderful Yoga Therapy class with the accompaniment of Cadie adding a Sound Bath to the class experience. Book Now. Class attendance is limited
Yoga Therapy with Sound Bath
Join Shoshana for her wonderful Yoga Therapy class with the accompaniment of Cadie adding a Sound Bath to the class experience. Book Now. Class attendance is limited
Sound Bath with Cadie
Join Cadie for a peaceful and relaxing sound bath in the studio room. Limited to 20 people. Members $20 and non members $30.
Registration Link: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=259026&stype=-8&sView=day&sLoc=0&date=07/27/24
Guided Meditation in the Salt Room with Lashone
Lashone Wilson, CEO of One Breath at a Time will be visiting Mobile and Above and Beyond for the month of June and will be hosting special Guided "Salty" Meditation in our luxurious Himalayan Salt Room . Please sign up today as these "Salty" meditations are limited to 12 people and always sell out very quickly.
This will be a 45 minute meditation session with halotherapy (salt therapy), a form of alternative medicine that treats asthma, bronchitis, allergies, eczema, and other skin conditions. Salt produces negative ions in the air and can theoretically cause your body to release more serotonin, a neurotransmitter involved in increased feelings of happiness and relaxation.
https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=259026&stype=-8&sView=day&sLoc=0&date=06/15/24
Guided Meditation with Sound Bowls with Lashone and Cadie
Join Lashone and Cadie as they guide your through meditation and sound therapy during this special sound bath experience.
If you are looking to find more peace, balance and clarity in your life, this is a wonderful way.
Join us for a 60 minute session and generate the inner light that gives you the vision to see just what is really happening around you! We believe this experience will speak for itself.
https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=259026&stype=-8&sView=day&sLoc=0&date=06/08/24
Guided Meditation in the Salt Room with Lashone
Lashone Wilson, CEO of One Breath at a Time will be visiting Mobile and Above and Beyond for the month of June and will be hosting special Guided "Salty" Meditation in our luxurious Himalayan Salt Room . Please sign up today as these "Salty" meditations are limited to 12 people and always sell out very quickly.
This will be a 45 minute meditation session with halotherapy (salt therapy), a form of alternative medicine that treats asthma, bronchitis, allergies, eczema, and other skin conditions. Salt produces negative ions in the air and can theoretically cause your body to release more serotonin, a neurotransmitter involved in increased feelings of happiness and relaxation.
https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=259026&stype=-8&sView=day&sLoc=0&date=06/02/24
Sound Bath in the Salt Room with Cadie
Join Cadie for a meditative and relaxing Sound Bath in the Salt Room. Studio members $20 (AutoPay and Annual) Non members $30. Limited to 8 people. Please register Today!
https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=259026&stype=-8&sView=day&sLoc=0&date=05/12/24
Sound Bath in the Salt Room with Cadie
Join Cadie for a meditative and relaxing Sound Bath in the Salt Room. Studio members $20 (AutoPay and Annual) Non members $30. Limited to 8 people. Please register Today!
https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=259026&stype=-8&sView=day&sLoc=0&date=05/11/24
Sound Bath in the Salt Room
Join Cadie for a peaceful and relaxing sound bath in the Himalayan Salt Room. Limited to 8 people. Members $20 and non members $30.
Registration Link: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=259026&stype=-8&sView=day&sLoc=0&date=03/24/24
Krav Maga Self Defense Class
Are you interested in learning self defense techniques? Krav Maga for self-defense is the most effective real-world system taught today. Originally developed for protection in the Bratislava ghetto, it was later refined and embraced by the Israel Defense Forces. Today, it is the preferred system for law enforcement agencies and U.S. military units. Cost is $30 per person. Please join us for this great course with the primary focus of protecting yourself.
Joey Barnitz, Mary and Bubba Freeney, 3 expert krav maga instructors will be leading this intensive. Please bring your families (kids 12+) and their friends in order to save their lives in an attack.
Link to course registration:
https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=259026&stype=-8&sView=day&sLoc=0&date=01/20/24
Arm Balance and Immersions Workshop
Join us for an arm balance and inversion workshop led by Tori Lubecki. Strengthen your upper body and learn to balance on your hands and arms. We will be exploring asanas which bring the head below the heart to get used to being upside down. Then we will learn how to safely practice balancing asanas including crow, forearm stand, headstand and handstand. This workshop is suitable for all ages and experience levels. February 10th from 2pm-3:30pm. Limited to 12 people.
Vegan Lifestyle Workshop
Please join us in celebrating the New Year with a fun filled Vegan work shop with Tori. This time we will be exploring how to incorporate more Vegan options in your day to day diet. Helping to bring better health and energy to your 2024! We collectively hope to improve the environment, planet and ourselves and family members with this educational seminar, ending with tasty treats!
Tori Lubecki works as a private chef and is sous chef to many food network personalities. She received her culinary degree from College of Southern Nevada, before continuing her vegan education with Food Future Institute and Tony Rodriguez Academy. She travels internationally performing vegan food demos at various conventions and food festivals, often feeding up to 500 people. Tori teaches vegan cooking and plans to write a plant based cookbook.
When: January 7th from 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Cost of the workshop is $40 for non members and $30 for members (Autopay and Annual memberships only)
REGISTER HERE:
https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=259026&stype=-8&sView=day&sLoc=0&date=01/07/24
Attitude of Gratitude Thanksgiving Class
Join Shoshana for the Annual Attitude of Gratitude class on Thanksgiving morning at 10am. Open for in studio and virtual for those can not attend in person.
Registration Link:
Guided Meditation in the Salt Room
Lashone Wilson, CEO of One Breath at a Time will be visiting Mobile and Above and Beyond for the weekend on Nov 9-13. We wanted to showcase her visit with a special Guided "Salty" Meditation in our luxurious Himalayan Salt Room . Please sign up today as these "Salty" meditations are limited to 12 people and always sell out very quickly.
This will be a 45 minute meditation session with halotherapy (salt therapy), a form of alternative medicine that treats asthma, bronchitis, allergies, eczema, and other skin conditions. Salt produces negative ions in the air and can theoretically cause your body to release more serotonin, a neurotransmitter involved in increased feelings of happiness and relaxation.
Please call the studio at 251-639-9030 to register or use the below link and reserve your spot. This link is the only way to make a reservation for the Guided Salty Meditation.
November 12, 2023 7:00pm
$30 per person
Space is Limited to 12 attendees.
Vegan Lifestyle Workshop with Tori
Join us at Above and Beyond for a wonderful vegan lifestyle introduction workshop led by Tori. She will talk about pantry staples, easy swaps for favorite recipes, and make a few multi-use sauces and some holiday dish ideas.
Tori Lubecki works as a private chef and is sous chef to many food network personalities. She received her culinary degree from College of Southern Nevada, before continuing her vegan education with Food Future Institute and Tony Rodriguez Academy. She travels internationally performing vegan food demos at various conventions and food festivals, often feeding up to 500 people. Tori teaches vegan cooking and plans to write a plant based cookbook.
When: November 5th from 3pm to 5pm
Cost of the workshop is $40 for non members and $30 for members (Autopay and Annual memberships only)
Hatha Yoga Training
Shoshana will be offering a Hatha teacher training. We are so excited to have so many teachers and students interested in this style of sun/moon, active/hot and receptive and cool flow practice. Hatha is a path toward creating balance and uniting opposites, and is a powerful tool for self transformation. It asks us to bring our attention to our breath, which helps us to "still" the fluctuations of the mind and be more present in the unfolding of each moment. If you'd like to reserve a spot, please register with the link below or contact us at the studio.
Many people take this training to deepen their practice and to better understand why hatha helps improve sleep, strengthen core muscles, improve depression symptoms and help with stress management.
This course will include 36 hours of training. There will be 10 training sessions beginning October 5th at 6:30pm.
Trainees will also be required to complete 10 hatha classes and observe 5 classes.
$250 deposit required to hold your spot.
Total cost is $400 per person
Course Schedule:
Thursday Oct 5, 6:30pm-9pm
Saturday Oct 7, 11:30am-3:30pm
Tuesday Oct 10, 6:30pm-9:30pm
Thursday Oct 12, 6:30pm-9pm
Saturday Oct 14, 11:30am-3:30pm
Tuesday Oct 17, 6:30pm-9:30pm
Thursday Oct 19, 6:30pm-9pm
Saturday Oct 21, 11:30am-3:30pm
Tuesday Oct 24, 6:30pm-9:30pm
Thursday Oct 26 6:30pm-9:30pm
There will be a make-up day scheduled at a later date for those of you that have to miss any part of the training.
For more information call the studio at 251-639-9030
Heart of Yoga Retreat
Immerse yourself in the rich culture and yoga traditions of India with Shoshana Treichel, owner of Above and Beyond Yoga and Salt Therapy, and Nrithya Jagannathan, director of the KYM Institute of Yoga Studies.
We will explore several cities and attend sessions at the world renowned Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram in Chennai.
Don't miss out on this once in a lifetime opportunity!
Unlock your inner peace as you deepen your understanding of yoga, and sign up for the India Yoga Retreat
Sound Bath with Swan Michelle
Join us at Above and Beyond Yoga and Salt Therapy on Monday May 1st at 6:30pm as we host a wonderful Sound Bath with Swan Michelle @swan_michelle
This experience is also a form of therapy, It has measurable effects in releasing what is disharmonious in the body and bringing you to homeostasis, releasing exhaustion, stress, trauma or emotions held within the biology, brain & hormones in limbic system & parasympathetic energization.
For me information, click on the image above!
7th Anniversary Bash
Come celebrate our 7th Anniversary and kick start us into our 8th year of serving this awesome community. Yoga class with live music with Gershone and Gina from 4pm-5pm CST. Enjoy more live music during a special dinner by Chef Jennifer and shop with local vendor The Happy Natural Mama and enjoy a free chair massage by Alexandria Chambliss our resident LMT.
For me information, click on the image above!
Pure Power Teacher Training
Pure Power is a class designed by Shoshana, which combines her two loves: strength training and yoga. This is a class set to energizing music, utilizing weights to strengthen, balance, detoxify and exhilarate both the body and mind. No matter your level of yoga, this class will help you promote strength, flexibility, coordination and body awareness. You will see your body change, which will help promote inner-strength, more confidence, self-esteem and well being! It not only builds muscle, but character as well.
Wonder woman is not a fictional character. Wonder woman is a mindset!
Whether you want to deepen your practice or teach at Above and Beyond, this is a wonderful experience to help you reach your goals.
For more information, click on the image!
Introduction to Vedic Chanting
Josh Blatter will once again be joining us at Above and Beyond Yoga for a special Vedic Chanting workshop. In this workshop you will learn proper pronunciation of Vedic chant, technique, Sanskrit grammar and how to work with the traditional chants used for health and wellbeing.
According to Western science, everything in the universe vibrates. Every particle of energy is moving at one speed or another, and nothing rests. Some things vibrate at higher frequencies than others and the use of chant is one of the most powerful tools in the Yoga tradition to raise our vibration.
For more information, click on the image!
Hatha Teacher Training
Hatha yoga teacher training led by Shoshana. This course will include 36 hours of training. Course can also be completed via live stream for those that live outside of Mobile and can not attend in studio sessions.
Trainees will also be required to complete 10 hatha classes and observe 5 classes.
$200 deposit required to hold your spot. Total cost is $399 per person
For more information, click on the image!
Meditation in the Yoga Tradition Intensive
Meditation is a practice that has been around for thousands of years. Meditation is the development of attention. Not only does meditation enhance focus but it can help to reduce stress, decrease anxiety, improve sleep, support memory, accelerate creativity, improve health and the list goes on.
In this 3-part workshop with Josh Blatter, we will explore meditation through the lens of Yoga and see what makes this method of meditation, one of the most approachable and effective. We explore the misconceptions of meditation, the mind’s role in the practice, components of a meditation practice, proper preparation to focus the mind and the applications of meditation for self reflection and transformation.
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Guided Meditation in the Salt Room
1st ever guided meditation in Mobile, AL's very 1st Himalayan Salt Room!!
This will be a 45 minute meditation session with halotherapy (salt therapy), a form of alternative medicine that treats asthma, bronchitis, allergies, eczema, and other skin conditions. Salt produces negative ions in the air and can theoretically cause your body to release more serotonin, a neurotransmitter involved in increased feelings of happiness and relaxation.
For more information, click on the image!
Above and Beyond’s Salt Room Grand Opening
Join us for our Salt Therapy Room Grand Opening party. Refreshments, raffles, door prizes, new retail items, membership specials and of course sample the salt room with a trial session. We will be holding free 15 minute salt sessions every half hour beginning at 11:00am. Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting at 2:00pm with a very special Celebration CAKE!! Come in and Get Salted at Above and Beyond Yoga and Salt Therapy!
Visit our website for more information about Halotherapy benefits
For general respiratory hygiene, once or twice a week visiting our local salt therapy facility will enhance the lung capacity, boost the immune system, reduce stress, and aid better sleep.
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