YOGA WORKSHOPS WITH CHARLES MCINERNEY A SUMMER REVITALIZATION WEEKEND

YOGA WORKSHOPS WITH CHARLES MCINERNEY
A SUMMER REVITALIZATION WEEKEND

July 18-20, 2025

Friday, 6-8 pm
Lucid Yoga: A Journey into Stillness

Join us for Lucid Yoga: A Journey into Stillness, a transformative workshop crafted to guide you into a state of deep calm and heightened awareness. We’ll begin with a gentle asana sequence to warm the body, release physical tension, and prepare the mind for inner exploration. The core of the session features a specialized somatic meditation practice designed to shift your brain waves into the serene Theta rhythm, associated with deep relaxation and heightened creativity, while remaining fully conscious. Experience the profound stillness and mental clarity that defines Lucid Yoga, fostering a deeper connection with your inner self. Suitable for all levels, no prior meditation experience is required. Join us to embrace this serene journey into presence and inner peace.

Saturday, 10 am-1 pm
Cultivating Contentment Through Movement and Breath

Join us for Santosa: Embracing the Present Moment, a deeply enriching workshop designed to foster contentment and inner peace, inspired by the Sanskrit term Santosa, meaning complete contentment and acceptance of the present. This extended session blends gentle yoga poses, mindful movement, pranayama (conscious breathwork), guided meditation, and visualization to help you cultivate a profound sense of presence and harmony within.

Through carefully crafted asana sequences, you’ll explore intuitive movement, listening to your body’s natural signals to release tension and foster balance. Pranayama practices will guide you to harness the power of breath, calming the mind and energizing the body. Our guided meditation and visualization exercises will invite you to let go of external distractions, connect deeply with your inner self, and embrace the moment with clarity and ease. Drawing on the yogic principle of non-attachment, this workshop encourages you to release the need for external validation and find contentment in the here and now.

Suitable for all levels, from beginners to seasoned practitioners, this workshop offers a safe and supportive space to explore the mind-body-soul connection. Wear comfortable clothing, bring an open heart, and, if possible, a blanket for the relaxation portion. Join us to experience the transformative power of living fully in the present moment, leaving refreshed and grounded in a state of serene contentment.

Saturday, 2-5 pm
The Art of Stretching & Intuitive Yoga

Join us for The Art of Stretching & Intuitive Yoga, a workshop that blends mindful stretching with intuitive yoga practice to deepen your mind-body connection. Led by Charles, a seasoned instructor, we begin by delving into the practical application of stretching techniques tailored to enhance each asana, helping you discover the optimal approach for flexibility, strength, and balance. You’ll explore stretching as a moving meditation, integrating Dharana (concentration) and Ahimsa (non-violence) to find balance between effort and grace. Move beyond overthinking to connect deeply with your body’s signals, using breathwork and visualization to foster self-awareness and inner calm. Inspired by the instinctual wisdom of animals, trust your inner teacher to navigate the dynamic interplay of effort and release. Suitable for all levels, no prior experience needed. Wear comfortable clothing and bring an open heart.

Sunday, 1-4 pm
Harmony in Breath: Yoga for Vitality and Joy

Join us for Harmony in Breath: Yoga for Vitality and Joy, a rejuvenating workshop designed to awaken your vitality and cultivate joy through the transformative power of breath-centered yoga. This session blends mindful asana, pranayama (breathwork), and meditation to help you harness the full potential of your breath, enhancing both your physical practice and inner well-being.

We’ll begin by learning simple, natural breathing techniques, exploring how to engage all eight areas of your lungs in various combinations to support a breath-centered asana practice. Many practitioners unintentionally sacrifice breath when moving deeply into poses, developing habits that limit vitality. In this workshop, you’ll discover how to prioritize breath, using specific combinations to enhance each pose, from grounding postures to dynamic flows. This approach not only deepens your practice but also fosters a profound sense of ease and joy. Through guided asana and pranayama, you’ll experience the transformative difference a breath-focused practice makes, leaving you energized and connected.

Suitable for all levels, this workshop requires no prior experience. Wear comfortable clothing and bring an open heart to explore the harmony of breath and movement, unlocking a renewed sense of vitality and inner joy.


Individual Workshops $70 (Early-bird rate, before July 11th, is $60)
Entire Weekend Workshops $215.00 (Early-bird rate, before July 11th, is $195)

936.715.8353
122 NORTH MOUND ST
NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS 75961

Yoga & Massage Special PacKAGE

Yoga & Massage Special Package

Treat yourself, your Mom, or anyone else with this limited-time offer, unique gift!

Feel at peace when you enter Morning Glory Yoga Studio to receive a weekly tailored one-hour yoga session with Certified Yoga Teacher Kelsey Carrasquel, followed by a relaxing and nourishing one-hour massage with Licensed Massage Therapist Miriam Galan.

Prioritize your self-care this season at Morning Glory Yoga Studio with a special yoga & massage therapy package, featuring private yoga classes and massage therapy sessions tailored to your needs. Both yoga and massage therapy are most effective when done consistently, and each complements the other to help you achieve a sense of holistic health and well-being. With this package, licensed massage therapist Miriam Galan and certified yoga teacher Kelsey Carrasquel will communicate with one another to develop a care plan specific to your needs. This package is offered exclusively at Morning Glory Yoga Studio.

In your private yoga class with Kelsey, you will learn traditional and fundamental yoga techniques to develop a mind-body connection, improve strength and flexibility, and reduce pain and discomfort. Kelsey has been teaching yoga at Morning Glory Yoga Studio for four years and is dedicated to helping her students create a practice that is supportive of their health and lifestyle and authentic to the lineage of yoga.
Directly after your lesson, you will receive a relaxing and nourishing massage with licensed therapist Miriam Galan. Miriam will create an experience that directly targets your needs and health goals. Miriam earned her license in massage therapy in early 2025. Miriam’s massage is based on Swedish techniques, focusing on activating the parasympathetic nervous system, increasing circulation, relaxing and lengthening muscles, and providing numerous other benefits that guide clients into a deep state of relaxation.

Through these weekly visits to MGY to combine yoga and massage therapy, you will discover long-lasting benefits and realize the importance of self-care for sustained well-being.

Yoga & Massage Special Package $700

  • 4 Yoga Sessions

  • 4 Massage Sessions

*These are weekly, same-day, back-to-back meetings. The package is valid for 6 Weeks, but ideally, it should be completed in 4 Weeks for consistency.

Contact the following for details and to reserve:

mgyoga@gmail.com
Amy Sanford 936.715.8353
Miriam Galan 936.615.8945
Kelsey Carrasquel 936.234.2466

4 WEEK ASHTANGA IMMERSION & FEBRUARY MEMBERSHIP

4 WEEK ASHTANGA IMMERSION & FEBRUARY MEMBERSHIP
FOR MYSORE EVENING PROGRAM AT MGY

Investment: $450
Holiday Deal: $350 (by December 23, 2024)
*Payment options/plans available upon request.

Minimum 5 students/ Maximum 15

Join Authorized Ashtanga teacher Amy Sanford for a month-long immersion beginning on January 19th. Learn the traditional practice of Ashtanga Yoga through the Mysore Method. Throughout this immersion, students will receive individualized attention while learning the proper sequence of the Primary Series, postural alignment, breathing techniques, and the breath-movement count. Students can expect to explore the postures and overall method in a safe and supportive environment at MGY. The format of this class will be flexible yet clear, allowing for discussions that will guide and deepen our understanding of Ashtanga Yoga throughout the month. We will also delve into philosophy, exploring the 8 Limbs of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras.

In addition, this Immersion serves as a powerful opportunity to forge connections and uplift our community. AYN at MGY deeply values the strength of togetherness and meaningful friendships.

Over four transformative weeks, this teaching and learning method is designed to impart an intelligent and inclusive practice, enhance self-agency, and create a nurturing space for self-awareness and supportive relationships. By the end, you will possess the knowledge and confidence to visit and practice in any Ashtanga shala across the globe. The Ashtanga community is vibrant and global, with authorized teachers, shalas, and practitioners in every corner of the world.

All are welcome.

*Please come and, through direct experience, discern whether Ashtanga is different from the narrative that has kept you from attending AYN.

*Perhaps timing has been an issue in the past, or maybe things just didn’t align. Now could be the perfect time! If you’re even a little curious, this is for you.

*If you’ve participated in other Ashtanga workshops or classes with me and felt the transformative nature of this practice, this immersion is for you! Become an integral part of shaping an inspiring and innovative evening Mysore Program at MGY.

*If you haven’t heard of Ashtanga and are looking for a practice that supports your physical and emotional well-being while enhancing your spiritual knowledge, consider dedicating four weeks to it. From there, let’s see. 🙂

*If you’ve been practicing with me at AYN and would like to join this group, you are warmly invited. We are all students and can benefit from sharing our experiences and exploring the meaning of yoga together. AYN members are eligible for a discount, so please ask for more details.

Tentative Itinerary:

  • Friday, January 17, 5:30 pm – 7 pm, Philosophy of Ashtanga Yoga (70% Lecture)
  • Saturday, January 18, 1- 3:30 pm, Standing Postures
  • Sunday, January 19, 1- 3:30 pm, Standing Postures
  • Saturday, January 25, 1-3:30 pm, Closing Postures
  • Sunday, January 26, 1-3:30 pm, Closing Postures
  • Saturday, February 01, 1:30-3:30 pm, Primary & Breathwork (50% Lecture)
  • Sunday, February 02, Primary & Breath-Movement (50% Lecture)
  • Friday, February 7, 5:30-7 pm, Intro to Mysore Style (50% Lecture)
  • Saturday, February 8, 1-3:30 pm, Mysore Style
  • Sunday, February 9, 7-9 am, Mysore Style

4 Week Ashtanga Immersion Required before attending weekly classes

Weekly classes at MGY begin Tuesday, February 18th.

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 4-6:30 pm
Sunday, 7- 9 am

Friday morning 1/2 Led Primary beginning in April, 7:30-8:45 am, for AYN and MGY Mysore Members with a regular Mysore practice.

If you’re excited to start or deepen an Ashtanga practice and join a growing yoga community, reserve your spot today. Your place is vital to the success of this new addition to the MGY schedule. MGY and AYN welcome you and are here to support you as you explore a lifelong and continually evolving yoga practice beginning in 2025!Space is limited

HOLIDAY BREAK ANNOUNCEMENT

HOLIDAY BREAK ANNOUNCEMENT

Hello and Happy Holidays from MGY!

As we approach one full year in our new location, let’s take a moment to reflect on the end of last December, the end of 2023. We united as a community to repair, remodel, relocate, and ritualize just in time for the 2024 New Year.

While there may have been some initial skepticism – rightly so, given the overwhelming tasks and limited time- when proposing this to my loving partner, David, he, as always, trusted my vision and faced the challenge with determination. Thank you, David, for your unwavering support in nurturing the growth of MGY and for tirelessly ensuring that our space functions beautifully.

Our dedicated teachers rallied together from the spontaneous moment when I said, “We’re moving! What do you think?!” Without your passion and resilience, I wouldn’t have had the courage to take such bold steps forward. Students, your adaptability and spirit have been remarkable. We have moved four times throughout MGY’s journey, proving that together we can achieve greatness.

Many of you dedicated countless hours of hard work, while others generously contributed financially, and some prepared and delivered food for our incredible volunteers. This spirit of togetherness, those long days, and selfless acts have truly shaped the heart of our studio.

Each of you who has shown up and practiced has contributed to the unique essence of our beloved space. Yoga is skill in action, and in our 18 years of collective practice, we’ve discovered the profound strength of our unity within the MGY commUNITY.

We love you MGY!

This December, the teachers at MGY invite you to enjoy a peaceful last week of the year. We encourage you to spend this time mostly at home, with the option to visit the studio when one of us is there. You can also sit on the porch, come inside for a quiet moment to yourself, and visit and pet Turkey. Above all, take this opportunity to relax and recharge. That’s what we’ll be doing!

  • MGY will be closed for our Holiday Break from December 24, 2024 – January 01, 2025.
  • Yoga Mala is January 01, 2025. Details to come.

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, & Happy New Year from MGY.

Comfort and Joy to All!

ASHTANGA FUNDAMENTALS WEEKEND WITH AMY SANFORD

ASHTANGA FUNDAMENTALS WEEKEND

WITH AMY SANFORD

This weekend is an incredible opportunity for those eager to delve into the transformative practice of yoga as taught through the traditional Ashtanga Method. Learn alignment principles of the foundational postures within the Primary Series, Yoga Chikitsa, along with breath work, gazing points, and breath count with sequencing unique to this method of yoga. Yoga Chikitsa means Yoga Therapy, whether you’re new to yoga or an experienced practitioner, you’ll gain a heightened appreciation for the foundational elements of this empowering practice.

Friday, 08.23.2024, 6:00-8:00 pm

What is Ashtanga Yoga?
Tristana Method (breath, gaze, postures) *in-depth explanation and exploration
Sun Salutation A
Sun Salutation B
Relaxation
Q&A

Saturday, 08.24.2024, 2:00-4:30 pm

Recap of Friday
Short guided practice
Foundational postures of Primary Series
Relaxation
Q&A

Sunday, 08.25.2024, 2:00-4:30 pm

Recap of Friday & Saturday
Breathwork
Mysore Style
Relaxation
Q&A
Refreshments and Mingling = Community Time <3

Teacher: Amy Sanford
Investment: Early Bird $125 <> $150
Registration Closed 08.18.2024