Welcoming the Lunar New Year - Yoga Workshop

This workshop fuses mindfulness with movement to welcome the Lunar New Year, which falls on February 17th. Together, we will explore and practice traditions for the Lunar New Year, while also setting intentions for the year ahead.

Opening & Context: The workshop begins with a brief grounding and arrival, followed by an overview of the Lunar New Year, the four major lunar phases (new moon, first quarter, full moon, last quarter), the symbolism of the Year of the Fire Horse, and 2026 as a Numerology Year 1. This section sets the thematic foundation of renewal, leadership, and new beginnings. Props/tools: Mats, blankets or bolsters for seated comfort.

Release & Intention-Setting Ritual: Students participate in a guided release ritual to let go of outdated habits or beliefs, followed by intention setting aligned with the Year of One and Fire Horse themes of courage and self-leadership. Reflection is done quietly and individually to support emotional safety and focus. Props/tools: Journals or paper, pens, small bowl or basket, optional candle(s).

Release & Intention-Setting Ritual: Students participate in a guided release ritual to let go of outdated habits or beliefs, followed by intention setting aligned with the Year of One and Fire Horse themes of courage and self-leadership. Reflection is done quietly and individually to support emotional safety and focus. Props/tools: Journals or paper, pens, small bowl or basket, optional candle(s).

Lunar-Inspired Yoga Practice: A thoughtfully sequenced yoga practice moves through grounding, strength-building, expansion, and integration, inspired by the lunar phases and Fire Horse energy. The practice emphasizes steady momentum, strong standing poses, heart-opening postures, and accessible modifications, making it suitable for a range of experience levels.

Closing Meditation & Integration: The workshop concludes with a guided meditation and visualization to seal intentions, followed by a brief closing reflection. Students are encouraged to carry their intention forward as they move through the new lunar cycle.

CANCELLATION + MISSED CLASS POLICY

• Cancel more than 7 days before your booking: You will receive a 100% refund to your original payment method.

• Cancel between 48 hours and 7 days before your booking: You will receive 100% of your payment back as store credit.

• Cancel less than 48 hours before your booking: No refund or store credit will be issued.

• Cancel within 30 minutes of class start time: Issued $5 No Show Fee

Any participant who misses a yoga, fitness, climbing, or slackline class, or cancels within 30 minutes of the class start time, will first be issued a warning, and then on subsequent incidents will be issued a $5 No Show Fee, to be placed directly into the ASCEND Equity + Outreach Fund. This fee will be invoiced to your account and must be paid prior to using the facility in the future. The goal is an attempt to curb habits, protect valuable space for others, and to raise a little money for this valuable fund -- NOT to charge our beloved members fees as punishment. This policy is an attempt to be as fair as possible to our entire community. If you need to cancel your reservation, please do so through your portal account or call the front desk.

COMMUNITY RESPECT PLEDGE

Treat our staff and your fellow climbers with kindness and respect. ASCEND cultivates and promotes spaces in which all people are empowered to safely practice and otherwise participate in climbing, yoga, fitness, and broader wellness-oriented activities. We uphold our commitment to equity by encouraging diversity, individual identity, and increasing access to opportunity through shared experiences in our communities. As a guest/member of the ASCEND Climbing community, I will:

1. Treat others in this space with dignity and respect.
2. Accept complexity and embrace differences among identities.
3. Model inclusive behavior and be open to unfamiliarity.
4. Honor this commitment at all times while I am engaged with the ASCEND Climbing community.