Yoga & Sattvic Orientation

Are you new to Sattvic Space or Yoga? Find out more about the practice of Yoga the use of props and what they have to offer. Get an introduction to the different classes and styles of Yoga found at Sattvic Space. Learn what else Sattvic has to offer to support your wellness and wholeness. (all levels)

Hatha For Anxiety, Stress and Pain

This class provides an opportunity to stretch, unwind, and release tension, providing a good counterpoint to both busy lifestyles and cardio workouts. There is an emphasize on different yoga postures and breathing exercises (pranayama), slower paced and less vigorous than Vinyasa. (all levels)

Kundalini Yoga

An uplifting blend of spiritual and physical practices, Kundalini Yoga incorporates movement, dynamic breathing techniques, meditation, and the chanting of mantras, such as Sat Nam, meaning “truth is my identity.” The goal is to build physical vitality and increase consciousness.

Yoga For Beginners

Sessions will begin with meditation and breath-work before moving in to a slow-flowing class focused on alignment and increasing body awareness. Repetitive postures will often be used to encourage the mind to calm as sequences become familiar. Great for students returning to their practice. (all levels)

Morning Flow

This beginner friendly class will typically start with some breath work, followed by some gentle movement to wake up the body and loosen stiff joints from sleep. We will practice the basics to build on strength, balance and flexibility.  The theory of yoga will be incorporated throughout the class to give not only your body a workout, but your mind and spirit too.

Mindful Movement and Meditation Beginner Friendly

In this class we will flow Asana (poses) in a Mindful Movement practice. We will end the class with a meditation. Please join us for this beginner friendly class.

Mindfulness Meditation

Explore mindfulness and meditation for the first time or deepen your practice with this mindfulness meditation group. We spend a time in a seated meditation and then a walking meditation. We finish our time together with a brief discussion group.

Family Yoga

In today’s world, kids need to have a way to handle the stresses of life. Yoga is a tool that can teach them to relax the mind, bind the body, feel the spirit, and build a connection as a family. (all levels)

ditation. (all levels; some yoga experience preferred)

It All Begins with Yin

Yin is a quiet class which is focused on the health of our connective tissues and joints. The postures are held for a longer time. Many props are used to ensure comfort while postures are held It is based on the Chinese energy system with the goal of bringing harmony and balance to our yoga practice and life. (all levels)

the goal of bringing harmony and balance to our yoga practice and life. (all levels)

Restorative Yoga

Is ideal for students with muscle/joint pain, stiffness, weakness, or fatigue. Many props are used to ensure comfort while postures are held. This class is meditative and quiet. (all levels)

Yoga With Meditation

This class welcomes Beginners and is designed to allow three levels of Yogis to enjoy class together. Beginners, Intermediates and Advanced are all able to do class together following the carefully designed Options for movement and breathing.
In the standing movement section there are special Options for those with tender knees or tender backs. The movement section is a very gentle flow helping to cleanse the body of stress, strengthen the immune system and the breathing techniques in this section supply the body with 7 times more oxygen than shallow breathing.
The class moves to a deep relaxation and then all are led in special Pranayama (breathing) to prepare for meaningful Meditation.

Tuition: 10 classes pass $120, 20 classes pass $200, drop-in rate $15, suggested donation $5+

Class Schedule

William is a RYT 200 Yoga Certified and Life-Coach at Sattvic Space. William has over 20+ years as a New York Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specialized in post-traumatic disorders, addiction recovery and marriage counseling. William is trained in Gestalt therapy, psychodrama and healing the inner child. William has also been part of various 12-step recovery communities for over 20 years. His passion is in the integration of Western psychology and 12-step healing modalities with the ancient Eastern forms of healing of yoga, meditation, and Pancha Karma.

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Being an Ayur-Yoga instructor, Maury was introduced to the practice of mantra and meditation over 30 years ago, after the death of his mother. The practice then saved his life after the tragic loss of his son. He has made countless trips to his Ashram in Rishikesh, India to study Ayurvedic healing, meditation and Ayur-yoga. Maury is also the co-founder of Inward Bound Mindfulness Education (iBme). iBme is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of teens, parents, and professionals. Through mindfulness retreats, iBme helps participants cultivate awareness, compassion, and kindness for themselves, others, and the natural world.

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Charisse Minerva has a diversified background that crosses health/healing, science, arts (performance & visual), education, contemplative practices, and community development. With decades of experience she brings them together as Art Therapy. Her classes offer multiple layers of satisfaction; fun, healthy, healing and strength building (physically, musically, artfully, emotionally and spiritually).   Come have a great time growing together.

BS: MCV/VCU

MA: NYU Tisch School of the Arts (Dance Anthropology)

Urban Arts Center (UAC) Director: 15 years

Performance Companies: Dance, Theatre, Music

Mindfulness Teacher/Trainer: All ages & levels

Drummer/ Percussionist

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Carol has been practicing yoga for over 10yrs.  Her first contact with yoga was to improve her athletic performance, and later to release back tightness and also to find peace of mind. She holds a Master’s Degree in Exercise Science, and completed her 200hr Yoga teacher certification from Sivananda International Yoga school, and is currently working on her 500hr Advanced Yoga Teacher under Lisa Asha Rapp.  Carol has 13yrs combined teaching experience as a Physical Education teacher and also Yoga.  She teaches Yoga at TNCC as well as at Sattvic Space. Carol holds a special interest in Integral Yoga for wellness, healing, therapy and improving ones overall quality of life.  Passionate about yoga as a whole, she looks for opportunities to teach yoga as it applies to our daily lives; empowering students to overcome their difficulties through the breath.  She likes to challenge the limitations of the mind through yoga, so that in the end it brings peace, calm & serenity. “Yoga is a way to free the mind”

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Dr. Abha Gupta is an Ayur-Yoga instructor with Sattvic Space.

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Terri is a LifeForce Yoga Level I instructor with over 20 years of experience in mental health and social services.

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Dr.Dilip is one of the foremost experts in Yoga Therapy combining his 45-year experience in Conventional Western Medicine with his extensive knowledge of Integrative Medicine, including Ayurveda and Yoga Therapy. 

Dr. Sarkar’s passion for yoga and the Ayurvedic healing modalities came after suffering a near fatal heart attack. Dr. Sarkar was an Associate Professor of Surgery at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia, and Chairman of the Department of Surgery and Chief of Staff at Portsmouth General Hospital. He is a Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner who is passionate about the integration of Yoga Therapy, Mind/Body Connection, Ayurvedic Wellness, Integrative Nutrition, and Integrative Medicine.
He currently is President, Board of Directors, American Heart Association, Hampton Roads, Virginia; Chairman, School of Integrative Medicine, Taksha University, Hampton, Virginia; President, Board of Directors, International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT).

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Sue began practicing yoga in 2001 as a way to stretch and relieve stress.  After developing a regular practice, Sue noticed great improvement with back pain.  In order to share the healing effects of yoga with others, she decided to become a yoga teacher.  Since her certification as a yoga instructor, Sue has been teaching Hatha, Vinyasa, and Yin style classes.

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Jerusha, received her certification as a Holistic Health Practioner from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and American Association of Drugless Practioners. She is a registered Yoga Teacher through Yoga Alliance and a certified Reiki, Neuromuscular Massage Therapist and Integrative Nutrition Specialist. She has training in Art Therapy, Pastoral Care and is currently studying for her PhD in Holistic Health and Integrative Nutrition. 

Jerusha is a believer in the philosphy of Buddha, “Be the change you want to see in the world.” and Jesus, “What you do for the least of them; you do for me also.” With each student/client she uses a combination of different modalities to treat the whole person; not just symptoms or ailments. Jerusha’s in-depth training in spirituality, mindfulness meditation, Neuro-Linguistic (belief) repatterning and Yoga Therapeutics are a rare combination of healing modalaties to create a wholeheartedly blessed person; living an exuberantly passionate, authentic life.

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Nada

TJ Williams (Nada) lives in the D.C. Area. She is a Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner – Dhanvanatari Ayurveda, Norfolk, VA,. She also has completed: Advanced Clinical Internship – Ayuskama Ayurveda Institute, Rishikesh, India and Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor – Kerala Ayurveda Academy, Fremont, CA. She is currently enrolled in Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioner – Kerala Ayurveda Academy, Fremont, CA (Pending – Feb 2017). Nada is the founding Director of Y.O.G.A. – Your Organization for Global Ayurveda, A Non-Profit Organization for the unification of Ayuvredic practices globally.

Nada is also a Musician/Composer, Spiritual Enthusiast, Vedic Chanter, Ordained Clergy ( Vaidyacharya) with the Church of Spiritual Humanism.

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Neve has been a yoga practitioner off and on since 2003. After several car accidents, it became apparent to her that she would be practicing yoga the rest of her life in order to self-heal daily. She received her RYT 200 teaching certificate in Hatha alignment-based yoga at Health Advantage Yoga Center in 2012. Neve has studied many different styles of yoga under various senior teachers. She is drawn to Ayurveda and Tantra as they teach all of life is sacred. With 14 years of teaching experience in various physically related activities, Neve enjoys guiding her students along the yoga path of self-discovery. Her classes tend to be more playful in nature yet with an element of reverence for the Divine.

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After spending 25 years dedicating her life to corporate America in varied fields such as banking & finance, information technology and business development; Denise made the switch to her lifelong passion of helping others take a leadership role in their health. Denise is trained to focus on preventive healthcare with a specific focus on diet and lifestyle utilizing the principals of Ayurveda in a way that is practical and easy to comprehend.  She also provides a variety of body therapies designed to correct imbalances and promote harmony of the mind and body.  Her desire is to take the principals of Ayurveda back to corporate America to provide modern ways of implementing this ancient science for coping with modern day stresses and health challenges. 

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Aruna currently offers Hatha and Yin Yoga. She completed her yoga teacher training at Chesapeake Hot Yoga on June 5, 2006, Yin Yoga training in March, 2012 and her 500 RYT course in Multi Style Yoga in March 2012.

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Mary/Archa came to Sattvic Space after graduating from Vijaya Stallings class in Ayurveda. She then went on to complete an Associates degree in Ayurveda in 2015. As a citizen of Portsmouth where she was raised, she is thrilled to have a yoga and Ayurvedic center near her home. Mary is a retired nurse and counselor and has been a volunteer with Sattvic since its conception in 2013. She met Maury Cook in 2008 when they completed 200-hour yoga training in Norfolk. She has been active with Maury teaching Pranayama practice and volunteers to help with Ayurvedic treatments and decorating the Space with flowers from her mother’s garden.

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Carolina began practicing Yoga in 2013 at Shanti Yoga Shala in New Orleans after battling chronic illness for over a decade. After two years of steady practice and tremendous improvement to her health, she felt a strong desire to better understand Yoga and began practicing Ashtanga Yoga and immediately knew it was what I had been searching for.  In May 2016  she moved to Louisville, KY and continued practicing Ashtanga and Hatha Yoga at Yoga East and graduated in April of 2017 from Yoga East 200 hour teacher training program. She is knowledgeable in Ayurveda and Yoga Therapy and interested in how both can help people suffering from illness or chronic pain.

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Alfred, our Art Director, has been drawing since he could pick up a pencil. By elementary school, he was accepted into Old Donation School for the Gifted. In the Marine Corps during war-time deployments, he completed several mixed media murals in remembrance of fellow Marines who sacrificed their lives. Alfred completed his degree in Graphics Design and specializes in original hand-drawn, computer-enhanced designs. As a published artist, he is known for detailed illustrations found in several books. But his true passion is fine art, including acrylics as well as pen and ink. He also enjoys teaching art to kids of all ages, and spends his time managing, renovating, and beautifying Sattvic Space.

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