⭐️ STUDIO SPOTLIGHT ⭐️

Big shoutout to the following members of the podFAMILY for accomplishing these milestones in AUGUST! You Rock!

500 Classes: Lauritz M, Lisa B, Terry S, and Tatiana R.

podETIQUETTE Reminders! 🤝

As we head into our busy season (and welcome many new faces to the podFAMILY ), here are a few gentle reminders to help keep our community flowing smoothly:

📵 Phones Stay Outside the Studio
Please put your phone in Savasana Mode before entering class (either in a locker or cubby). Our yoga room is a phone-free space, giving you and everyone around you the peace of unplugging. You’ve already carved out this time...now make it yours!

⏰ Arrive on Time, Stay Through Savasana
We do allow a 5-minute grace period at the start of class, but whenever possible, aim to arrive 5–10 minutes early so you can settle in without the “mat shuffle dance.” If you know you’ll need to leave early, please set up near the door and let your teacher know. Out of respect for others, if you plan to leave more than 5 minutes before class ends, we encourage you to choose another class where you can stay through the full cool down and savasana.

❌ Late Cancels & No-Shows

Late Cancel: Canceling within 4 hours of class → $12 fee

No Show: Missing class (or not checking in at the desk) → $25 fee

All fees are non-refundable, but in case of emergencies, you may email hello@tucsonyogapod.com within 2 hours of the missed class to request a review. Up to 3 emergency exceptions are allowed per client per year, subject to approval.

📋 Waitlist Etiquette

Our waitlist will auto-add you into class up to 2 hours before start time.

If you’re unsure you can attend, please remove yourself from the waitlist at least 4 hours before class (the late cancel window).

If you are added from the waitlist and cancel within that 4-hour window, it will be considered a Late Cancel ($12). If you don’t show up, it’s a No Show ($25).

After the 5-minute grace period, any unclaimed spots will be given to waitlisted yogis.

Thank you for helping us keep classes distraction-free and respectful for everyone. These guidelines allow our community to thrive, especially as our classes fill up this fall! To view our full cancellation/suspension/refund policies click HERE.

Teacher Trainings + Certifications 🎓

Last Chance: 300HR Yoga Teacher Training
🗓️ Starts Sept 3, 2025 | Only 1 Spot Left!

Become a 500HR Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT®500) with our flexible hybrid 300HR YTT. This advanced program combines 50 self-paced online hours with 250 in-person hours, plus mentorship, unlimited studio membership, and a supportive community to help you refine your teaching and expand your offerings.

Payment plans available | Work-for-trade options offered

35-Hour Restorative YTT
🗓️ Oct 11–26, 2025 | w/ Kumari S

Explore the art and science of deep rest in this Yoga Alliance–certified training. Designed for teachers, wellness professionals, caregivers, or anyone seeking the healing benefits of restorative yoga.

40-Hour Hybrid podBARRE Training
🗓️ Nov 7–9, 2025 | w/ Kendall N

Discover the “secret sauce” of podBARRE and gain the tools to teach confidently. Open to yoga teachers, barre enthusiasts, and anyone passionate about movement and mindful fitness.

200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training

🗓️ Jan 3–Apr 22, 2026 | Applications Open!

Dive into yoga’s philosophy, anatomy, sequencing, and trauma-informed methodology in this immersive 200HR training. Includes 4 months of unlimited yoga, catered lunches, mentorship, and a full-color manual. Perfect for aspiring teachers or students ready to go deeper.
BIPOC Scholarship: Apply by Nov 1, 2025

Workshops + NEW Classes 🧘‍♂️

Breath & Body: Integrating Prana for Everyday Vitality w/ Amanda Freed

September 13 | 2:00-4:00 PM
Explore the power of breath as your most loyal guide in this gentle, curiosity-driven workshop blending mindful movement, somatic awareness, and simple pranayama techniques for sustainable vitality.

Create Your Sankalpa: Deepen Your Yoga Nidra Practice w/ Kumari Sky

September 27 | 2:00-3:30 PM
Connect with your soul’s deepest intentions in this heart-centered journey through Sankalpa, self-inquiry, and a full-length Yoga Nidra practice designed to nourish and transform from within.

podALIGN+REFINE (75) w/ Amanda Freed
Saturdays | 4:30–5:45 PM

Discover this unique class offering weekly on Saturdays! Build strength and awareness through precision. This alignment-based class helps you refine posture, prevent injury, and move with confidence. Great for all levels, no added heat or humidity.

podPRENATAL Yoga (75) w/ Gabriela P
Sundays | 3:00–4:15 PM
Included in BLUEMembership OR get a 4-Class Bundle: $95

podPRENATAL is back! A supportive practice for every stage of pregnancy. Gentle yoga, somatic movement, and breathwork ease discomfort, build stability, and connect you to your baby, while fostering community with fellow moms-to-be. Temp: 75–80°, no added humidity.

Join us for an Immersive Weekend Masterclass! ✏️

These immersive weekends are made for yoga lovers of all kinds, whether you're a teacher, student, or somewhere in between. Dive into posture clinics, subtle body practices, chanting, philosophy, and more. Yoga Alliance CE credit available. All levels welcome. Come curious, leave inspired.

🗓️ SAVE THE DATE

Nov 15–16: Pose Clinic w/ Erica C
Dec 6–7: Sanskrit & Chant Immersion
Dec 13–14: Modern 26+2, Part 1
Jan 9–11: Modern 26+2, Part 2
Feb 21-22: Kundalini Yoga & Meditation

Special Announcement 📣
In Modern 26+2: Part 2, lead teacher Hari Rai Khalsa will be joined by featured contributor Katharine Norberg to guide a deeper exploration of both the teaching and lived experience of 26+2. You don’t have to attend both sessions, but if you do, enjoy 25% off each training with promo code GHOSH2X at checkout.

Reminders + Studio Updates ✅

-Closed Tomorrow (Monday, September 1st) for Labor Day!

-Are you a Student/Teacher? Get 4 months of Unlimited classes for $499

-Lost & Found: Items not claimed by start of the month will be donated.

-Interested in membership for trade? Join us as a Karma Yogi Intern! Accepting applications now... Click here to learn more and apply.

-Questions Regarding Your Account or Policies + FAQs: Read before your next visit → or email hello@tucsonyogapod.com for assistance.

Stay Connected ⬇️ ⭐️

Love the pod? Leave us a review here OR follow us on Instagram @yogapodtucson. See you in the studio soon

You. Belong. Here. 💙

podNEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER ‘25