CANCELED CLASSES

December 22-January 9

GENTLE MAT YOGA & TIBETAN SINGING BOWL MEDITATION

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY @ 9:30AM

MONDAY & WEDNESDAY @ 6:30PM

CHAIR YOGA & TIBETAN SINGING BOWL MEDITATION

MONDAY & FRIDAY @ 11AM

class cost: $5

All classes are approximately 1 hour & 15 minutes long 

All levels and abilities are welcome!

Yoga Classes held at

Berkley First - A United Methodist Church

berkleyfirst.org

2820 12 Mile in Downtown Berkley

Street parking is available or the church parking lot is located on Wakefield behind the Rite Aid parking lot.  

Yoga will be held in the Sanctuary - ENTER AT 12 MILE DOOR IN FRONT OF SANCTUARY

CHAIR YOGA

Chair yoga is A gentle Yoga class that is practiced while sitting on a chair or using the chair for balance.   This practice increases strength, flexibility and range of motion while helping to reduce stress. If you are concerned about getting down on the floor, maintaining balance, if you suffer from injuries or chronic conditions this class is perfect for you!  Each class ends with the relaxing and meditative vibrations of Tibetan Singing Bowls.  

Suitable for all levels and abilities.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

Deep Peace
A Singing Bowl Meditation

Berkley First Sanctuary

2820 Twelve Mile Road, Berkley MI

Free Admission

DECEMBER 10, 2025 @ 6:15PM

JANUARY 14, 2025 @ 6:15PM

Please join us for a unique opportunity to experience the healing vibrations of Tibetan Singing Bowls.

Crafted from a blend of metals, Tibetan Singing Bowls create powerful, resonant tones that are both calming and revitalizing. Their sustained hum encourages deep relaxation and naturally supports a meditative state. Our large collection of bowls is played intuitively by a group of women, creating a soothing and immersive sound journey.

Settle in, breathe deeply, and allow yourself to relax.
Comfortable chairs will be provided, or you’re welcome to bring a yoga mat or blanket if you prefer to lie on the floor.

A complimentary yoga class will follow at 7:00 PM for anyone who wishes to participate

Wabi Sabi  

JAPANESE, NOUN

A STATE OF ACCEPTANCE OF THE IMPERFECTIONS IN LIFE AND APPRECIATING THEM AS BEAUTIFUL.

APPRECIATING THE EBB & FLOW OF LIFE. 

FINDING BEAUTY IN IMPERFECTION, IMPERMANENCE, AND INCOMPLETENESS

In yoga, we gently explore our own edge—
that tender place where effort meets ease,
where growth arises without strain.

Each time we come to the mat,
we begin exactly where we are.
No judgment.
No expectation.
Only presence.

Yoga is not a competition.
Not with others.
Not with ourselves.
There is no need to perfect any pose—
only to listen, to soften,
to allow the body to unfold in its own time.

We arrive carrying the subtle weight of our day—
our thoughts, our emotions, our stories—
and these shape how we move,
how we breathe,
how we feel.

And so we let go.
We release the idea that we must be different
than who we are in this moment.

We simply meet ourselves here—
with compassion,
with patience,
with trust—

and continue the journey
one breath,
one step,
one gentle awakening at a time.

INSTRUCTOR:  SHELLY KINNEY

I began my yoga practice more than 30 years ago, and it has been a long, winding, and deeply meaningful journey. In the fall of 2015, I felt called to take the next step and began my yoga teacher training. Under the guidance of Pete Anton, ERYT 200, and Yvonne Duban, ERYT 200, I discovered a new passion—teaching yoga.
I completed my Yoga Alliance 200-hour certification at Yoga For Peace in January 2016.

I continue to learn every single day, because yoga is a path rather than a destination. The concept of wabi-sabi—finding beauty in imperfection—has become especially important to me. It teaches me to accept myself and my students exactly where we are on our personal journeys.

Together, we learn to be gentle with ourselves, to honor each stage of growth, and to recognize that our imperfections are not flaws to overcome but moments of beauty to embrace.

Resumes Spring of 2026

YOGA IN THE PARK With Tibetan Singing Bowls

Whittier Park Alexander & University Royal Oak

street parking available

bring your yoga mat, something to put under your mat in case of damp grass,

yoga strap, SUNSCREEN & INSECT REPELLENT

Chair yogis welcome, please bring a stable chair.

Weather Issues - Class will be held at Berkley First UMC

2820 12 MILE IN DOWNTOWN BERKLEY

Class Cost $5

VIDEO USE Disclaimer

Please understand that yoga includes physical movement as well as opportunities for relaxation, stress reduction, and relief of muscular tension. As with any physical activity, there is always a risk of injury—potentially serious or disabling—and this risk cannot be completely eliminated. If you experience pain or discomfort at any time, please listen to your body and adjust your posture. Respect your body’s limitations and rest whenever needed.

Yoga is not a substitute for medical attention, examination, diagnosis, or treatment. Yoga may not be recommended or safe under certain medical conditions. You are solely responsible for determining whether you are physically able to participate in yoga. By using these videos, you affirm that you are physically fit for this activity and that a licensed medical professional has verified your ability to participate in yoga classes of this type.

By participating, you agree to irrevocably release and waive any claims you may now have or may have in the future against Shelly Kinney and/or Wabi Sabi Yoga.