Upcoming events.
Yoga Off The Mat: Burning Bright Without Burning Out
Yoga Off The Mat: Burning Bright Without Burning Out
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BAY AREA! I’m coming home.
What are you burning for? What's burning you out? And what does yoga actually say about the difference?
Tapas is one of yoga's core niyamas, often translated as discipline or heat. But it's actually an intentional fire. The kind that purifies, clarifies, and sustains you over time. Oakland is a historically revolutionary place full of changemakers who show up hard for their communities. And often, those same people are the last ones to take care of themselves.
This summer, Divya Balakrishnan's signature workshop series, Yoga Off The Mat, comes to Oakland for a two-hour live experience designed to change that. We'll move through asana and pranayama to build and direct heat, not to drain you but to fortify you. We'll dig into the philosophy as a living framework for the moment we're actually in. We'll journal, think out loud, and talk about what tapas looks like in the age of exhaustion and doomscrolling.
You'll leave with practical tools to show up for your community and collective liberation without running yourself into the ground.
See you there.
Date/time: June 6, 11am-1pm
Location: Hot Spot Yoga Temescal (4308 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609)
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Yoga Off The Mat: Spring Awakening
Join yoga teacher Divya Balakrishnan for an interactive, all levels workshop at Third Door in Brooklyn. This session is designed to support the energy of the spring equinox, a time to reset, begin again, and move forward with intention.
Over the course of two hours, you’ll be guided through āsana, prānāyāma, and meditation to help you clear out what feels stagnant and create space for what’s next. From there, we’ll move into a reflective and practical workshop about yoga philosophy. Discussion will be focused on building discipline, shaping supportive habits, and aligning your daily life with what you truly want to grow this season.
This is for anyone who feels ready to start fresh, but wants to do it in a way that feels grounded, sustainable, and real.
If you’ve practiced with Divya through her YouTube classes or Yoga Off The Mat Podcast, this is an opportunity to take that work deeper and experience it in community.
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Yoga Off The Mat: Rest & Digest
Welcome to a unique event where yoga goes beyond the mat!
Join yoga teacher Divya for a interactive, all-levels yoga workshop right here in Brooklyn. Whether you're a seasoned yogi or just starting out, this event is for anyone looking to deepen their connection to themselves and others.
This two hour event includes āsana, prānāyāma and meditation followed by an interactive workshop on how to apply yoga philosophy in your life as we transition into winter. If you’re craving rest that feels intentional, embodied, and shared… this is for you.
For fans of her Yoga Off The Mat Podcast or YouTube yoga classes, this IRL gathering will take your practice to new heights as you explore ways to integrate yoga into your daily life.
Divya is excited to host her yoga experience at Outlandish, Brooklyn's first Black-owned hiking store on a mission to help people reconnect with nature.
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New York Yoga Club x Divya Bala
New York Yoga Club - Dumbo (Special Guest Instructor Divya Balakrishnan)
🌟 Very Special Guest Teacher: Divya Balakrishnan (@divyabala)
We’re honored to welcome Divya Balakrishnan, a registered yoga teacher with over 21 years of personal practice and six years of teaching and facilitation experience.
A proud Tamil-American, Divya blends her lived experience with a deep respect for yoga’s South Asian roots — offering classes that are accessible, challenging, and grounded in philosophy, meditation, and movement.
She’s built a global community of engaged practitioners, led teacher trainings, hosted immersive yoga events, and facilitated wellness programs for both corporate and private audiences.
With a decade of experience in tech product development and marketing, she brings precision, warmth, and intention to everything she creates.
Learn more at divyabala.com or on Instagram @divyabala.
📍 Where & When
Location: Third Door, 195 Plymouth Street, Studio 604, Brooklyn, NY
Time: Doors open at 6:00 PM. The meeting begins once the room fills, usually about 15–20 minutes after.
The practice runs for about one hour, followed by open hangout time for anyone who wants to stay.
🌿 What to Expect
We’re a club, not a class — no rushing, no stress, no judgment.
Come as you are, say hello to the people around you, and settle in.
Once we begin, we move through a one-hour beginner-to-intermediate yoga practice.
Afterward, we hang out, chat, and enjoy the space together. It’s easygoing, friendly, and open to everyone.
💫 What We Do
Yoga Club brings people together through movement and community.
We meet in beautiful spaces around the city to stretch, laugh, and connect.
It’s less about perfect poses and more about showing up for yourself — and for each other.
Yoga Off The Mat: Roots & Renewal
The seasons are shifting — and so are we. Join this yoga workshop to reset your body, mind, and energy for autumn. Through āsana, prāṇāyāma, meditation, and philosophy, you’ll explore tools to let go of what no longer serves you and step into fall feeling grounded, clear, and refreshed.
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Yoga Off The Mat IRL
Join yoga educator Divya for her first (solo) interactive yoga workshop in NYC. This event will be a transformative experience that blends mindfulness, movement, and self-discovery. For fans of her Yoga Off The Mat Podcast or YouTube yoga classes, this IRL gathering will take your practice to new heights as you explore ways to integrate yoga into your daily life.
Whether you're a seasoned yogi or just starting out, this event is for anyone looking to deepen their connection to themselves and others. Come ready to breathe, stretch, and connect in a welcoming and supportive environment. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your yoga practice off the mat.
Tickets can be purchased here.