Ever Practical Yoga

09/25/2026

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Silent auction 'Y4A Yoga for Amputees Silent Auction Fundraiser' hosted online at 32auctions.

09/14/2026

Y4A Yoga for Amputees Upcoming Events:

Live Online Silent Auction - Starts Sept. 25

Yoga Teacher Training - Oct. 9-11

Y4A's first online Silent Auction is almost here! Bidding runs September 25–October 11, with an exciting collection of experiences, artwork, jewelry, gift baskets, apparel, and more. There's still time to help us make it even better. Auction donations are due September 15, and we're looking for gi...

09/14/2026

Coming up this Sunday!

09/11/2026

Balance matters long after you step off the yoga mat.

It’s there when you step off a curb, navigate uneven ground, climb stairs, reach for something, change direction quickly—or catch yourself when you stumble.

And balance isn’t the job of one body part. Your feet, legs, hips, core, breath, and deeper stabilizing muscles all contribute to your ability to stay steady and respond to change.

Yoga for Strength, Balance, & Ease brings those pieces together in a two-hour experiential workshop with Lucy Lomax, helping you develop strength and stability while preserving freedom and ease in your movement.

Saturday, September 12, 2026 | 1–3 PM
$28
Yoga Center of Columbia or join online
All levels welcome

Recording + take-home practice handout included
Yoga teachers receive 2 Yoga Alliance CEs

Ready to feel stronger and steadier? Register at columbiayoga.com/bio-lucy-lomax.


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09/10/2026

Try this during your next yoga practice:
Instead of asking, “Am I doing the pose correctly?” ask, “Where am I actually working?”
Are your muscles actively supporting you? Are you relying on the joints? Are you gripping somewhere that doesn’t need to work at all?

The shape we see from the outside only tells us so much. Learning to feel how you’re creating that shape can help you develop strength, improve support around the joints, and make movement more efficient.

That kind of body awareness is a big part of Yoga for Strength, Balance, & Ease with Lucy Lomax.

September 12 | 1–3 PM | $28
Yoga Center of Columbia + Online
All levels welcome

Recording + handout included
Yoga teachers: 2 Yoga Alliance CEs

Register at columbiayoga.com/bio-lucy-lomax.

09/09/2026

Can yoga really build strength? Yes—but how you practice matters.

Holding a pose longer creates a different demand on your muscles. Repetition can build endurance. And learning to intentionally engage muscles rather than simply making the shape of a pose can completely change the work your body is doing.

That’s part of what we’ll explore in Yoga for Strength, Balance, & Ease: how to access strength within familiar yoga poses while also supporting the joints and avoiding unnecessary strain.

This isn’t about making yoga harder. It’s about learning to use your body more effectively.

Saturday, September 12 | 1–3 PM
Yoga Center of Columbia + Online
$28 | All levels

Recording + handout included
2 Yoga Alliance CEs available for yoga teachers

Learn more and register at columbiayoga.com/bio-lucy-lomax.

09/08/2026

Feeling tight doesn’t always mean your body needs more stretching.

Sometimes what feels like limited flexibility is also about strength. Muscles help support and control movement at the joints—and when that support is missing, simply stretching further may not create the freedom we’re looking for.

In Yoga for Strength, Balance, & Ease, we'll explore the relationship between strength, flexibility, stability, and movement through an experiential yoga practice designed for all levels.

You’ll learn ways to create muscular support while maintaining the fluidity and ease that draw so many of us to yoga in the first place.

Saturday, September 12 | 1–3 PM
Yoga Center of Columbia +/or Online
$28 | All levels

Recording + take-home handout included
Yoga teachers receive 2 Yoga Alliance CEs

Register or learn more at columbiayoga.com/bio-lucy-lomax.

09/05/2026

Many people come to yoga hoping to become more flexible—but flexibility is only part of what helps us move well.

Our joints also need strength and stability. When the muscles surrounding them can support and control movement, we can often find greater balance, confidence, and ease—not by forcing ourselves deeper into a pose, but by learning how to use the body more efficiently.

Join me for "Yoga for Strength, Balance, & Ease", a practical, experiential workshop exploring how longer holds, repetition, intentional muscle engagement, alignment, balancing poses, and breath can work together to build strength while supporting healthy joint movement.

The goal isn’t simply to work harder. It’s to understand how strength can help you move with more freedom and steadiness both on and off the mat.

Saturday, September 12, 2026 | 1–3 PM
$28 | Yoga Center of Columbia + Online

Suitable for all levels. Registration includes a take-home handout and access to the workshop recording. Yoga teachers receive 2 Yoga Alliance continuing education credits.

Learn more or register:
columbiayoga.com/bio-lucy-lomax

07/23/2026

There are yoga classes...
…and then there are workshops where you leave understanding your body in an entirely new way.

If you've ever wondered:
• Why do my knees ache after walking?
• Why do I keep locking my knees?
• Why does one knee hurt but not the other?
• What should I actually be doing to protect my knees?

This workshop was designed to answer those questions.

Expect practical education, thoughtful movement, plenty of opportunities to ask questions, and techniques you'll continue using long after the workshop ends.

Suitable for all levels, whether you're managing discomfort, hoping to prevent future issues, or simply wanting a healthier, more sustainable yoga practice.

📅 Saturday, August 1
🕐 1–3 PM
💲 $28
Yoga Center of Columbia

Attend in person or online.
Reserve your spot:
columbiayoga.com/bio-lucy-lomax

07/14/2026

Quick question...
When you stand, where is your weight?

Your heels?
Your toes?
The inside edges of your feet?
One foot more than the other?

Most of us have no idea.

Yet those tiny habits influence how force travels through the ankles, knees, hips, and spine every single day.

One of the things students love most about Lucy's workshops is discovering the small adjustments that create surprisingly noticeable changes in comfort and stability.

Sometimes the biggest improvements begin with the smallest shifts.
Join us Saturday, August 1, for Yoga for Your Knees.
$28 • 1–3 PM

Register:
columbiayoga.com/bio-lucy-lomax