Welcome to Thrive Yoga!

Thrive Yoga, Rockville’s first Yoga Center, is designed as a unique destination.  At Thrive, your yoga practice begins as you walk in the door. The Center features cascading waterfalls, river rock flooring, greenery and artifacts from Bali, Thailand, and Indonesia.

After you step foot into Thrive and experience tranquility, you can chose from a variety of more than 30 classes and workshops for beginners through advanced students. Our highly-trained teachers are committed to leading students in a yoga practice that will help students become fit, breathe more naturally; de-stress and de-tox. Our vision is to offer a variety of yoga programs that both nurture and challenge students to THRIVE! We enjoy keeping “it real” by exploring the ancient tradition of yoga practice within the scope of how it actually can benefit the average person. Explore our website further and discover a program that is right for you.

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What's New and Upcoming Events

See the July (PDF) schedule and brochure for new series, classes and workshops. You can check the online schedule for last-minute changes, like cancellations due to weather, teacher substitutions or other circumstances. You can also register for classes and workshops, purchase class passes at the online store and avoid the studio crunch just before class. The secure online store requires that you sign up first for a username and password

Other news

• Susan Bowen and local studios give quick tips for managing stress in the Washington Post.
• Read about Family Yoga and the interview by Post reporter Rita Zeidner with Susan Bowen & Thrive mother-son yogi's Pauliann and Colm.
• Susan gives advice on finding a business mentor in the Small Business blog at the Washington Post.

Thrive ISHTA Yoga Teacher Training

Feb-May 7-weekend sessions
2009 Teacher Training and Yoga Immersion for aspiring teachers and students who seek to explore the depth of yoga.
200-hour Teacher Training. A Yoga Alliance Registered School.

See the separate Teacher Training page for more details, including registration information and future offerings. To be put on the mailing list or ask general questions, contact info@thriveyoga.com.

Prenatal Teacher Training

October 23-26
This 28-hour training is designed for yoga teachers interested in learning how to help pregnant women enhance their experience during pregnancy, child birth and beyond. Students will learn the anatomy and physiology of the growing fetus and how this produces changes in the mother’s body during each trimester.
Full description.

Yoga Fundamentals for Beginners

8-week Spring Sessions $160/session
Mondays, 7:30-9:00 pm
June 9 - July 28
Wednesdays, 10:00-11:30 am
May 7-June 25
Sundays, 10:45 - 12:15 pm
June 22 - August 17 - No Class 7/13
Full Description

Thriving Kids Yoga

In Thriving Kids Yoga, each beautiful child will explore yoga based on his/her individuality. Four new classes for kids from ages 2-12.
Full information

 

Anusara Yoga® with Desiree Rumbaugh

July 11-13, four intensive 2/3-hour sessions
One of the premier teachers of Anusara Yoga®.
Full Description

Yoga Posture Clinic with Pierre Couvillion

Sunday, August 17 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Full Description.

Master Class with Susan & Dave Bowen

Happy Birthday Yoga
Sunday, August 31, 10:45 am - 12:45 pm
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Classical Yoga Workshop with Beryl Bender Birch

Friday-Sunday, September 19-21
Beryl returns to Thrive for a weekend intensive workshop.
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