Updog Yoga

06/11/2026

Meet Laura 🏖🍪🥪 ! In yoga, the practice is more about precision than perfection. You need to show up. That's Laura, she showed up and then developed a routine. It did not surprise us at all to learn this dedicated yogi also has the precision and mad skills to bake a perfect cookie, loaf of bread or pastry at Country Bird Bakery. Thanks for your support of updog yoga!

As someone who is extremely into hanging out, when a couple of my friends started popping into Updog a couple summers ago, it was a no-brainer that I join in!

What began casually during high school exclusively as a way to stay active, over time, and especially in the last year at the studio, has become an almost daily practice of connecting my mind, body, and spirit in a way that feels integral in my efforts to move throughout my life with intentional compassion, patience, and mindfulness towards myself and those around me. I'm not always successful in these efforts, but I'm grateful to the teachers at Updog for creating a nourishing environment that feels safe to continue growing in :)

When I'm not at the studio, you can find me building sammies and slinging cookie dough , watching a Liverpool match (also a mindfulness practice)...at the park listening to a mix of R.E.M, Charli XCX, and Three 6 Mafia while tossing a tennis ball around for my dog, Ashi, or working remotely at my other full time job as an unpaid historian of the Love Island franchise.

06/09/2026

Celebrate the solstice with a soothing sound bath with Sana Meditation at updog yoga. Dress comfortably and prepare to relax and be bathed in sound. No yoga poses in this class. Class starts at 7 pm at updog yoga.

Wear comfortable clothing. Bring a mat and your own props if you have them or props will be provided to help you get comfortable.

06/05/2026

Get ready to move and groove with Tyne Shillingford! She will be leading a series of fun and energized dance classes that will introduce jazz-based dance technique and stylized choreography. Whether you’re brand new to dance or a dance enthusiast, there is something in this series for everyone!

Drop in for $30 or save with $75 for all 3.

06/03/2026

Happy Hour begins. $6 drop in at EVERY 5:30 pm class. Purchase on app or online today.

05/31/2026

June is made for dancing, yoga and getting outdoors! See what we have planned.

05/28/2026

At other studios, outdoor yoga is a special event.
At Updog, it's just called Thursday. 🌤️
Every day we've got some kind of special:
-Yoga deck.
-Infrared heat.
-Umbrellas.
-Sunrise & sunset classes.
-Great sound.
-Best instruction.
We call it hot yoga with a breeze.
Come join us outside. You deserve it.

Well-behaved pups always welcome. 🐾🐾☀️

05/14/2026

Crow Pose
Courage begins with trying.

Crow Pose — Bakasana

Hands plant firmly.
Knees hug in.
Balance lifts forward.

Crow is often one of the first arm balances students encounter. It asks for strength, focus, and a willingness to lean into the unknown.

The real lesson of Crow isn’t just balance—it’s courage. You may tip forward, wobble, or fall. But every attempt builds confidence.

Off the mat, growth works the same way. Progress comes from showing up, trying again, and trusting yourself enough to lean forward.

Lean in.
Trust yourself.
Take flight.

🐦 Courage
🐦 Balance
🐦 Focus

05/12/2026

Just a reminder… it’s always a good time to do yoga. Come by and feel the Updog magic ✨

05/09/2026

Sarah Kay's "Point B" — also known as "If I Should Have a Daughter" — isn't just for daughters or mothers. It's for anyone who's ever been shown how to keep going when life gets heavy.
It's about the people who taught us that the hard days aren't reasons to quit — they're reasons to be grateful. That you can lose some and still start over. That this world can crumble, but it's still worth tasting.
I don't have a daughter, but I know what it means to have someone look you in the eye during painful times and help you keep going. I know what it is like to be present and hold space for others when someone or something is stepping on their capes. And I know from experience, again and again, that no matter how many times the sea recedes — it never stops kissing the shoreline.

If you haven't heard Sarah Kay perform Point B, do yourself a favor this Mother's Day and look it up.
To everyone who's been that person for someone else — thank you. 🤎🌸
Link in bio 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=387xDaK_VAo

3 classes on Sunday: 8am practice with Liz, 930 am Practice with Annie & 11 am Peaceful Practice with Liz.

Happy Mother's Day!

2.4K likes, 31 comments. "Sarah Kay - "Point B" - TED"

05/07/2026

Exalted High Lunge — Reverse High Lunge
Strength rises when you stay open.

Front knee bends deeply.
Back leg stays strong and lifted.
Reach up and back through the heart.

This variation builds on High Lunge, adding a backbend that opens the chest while the legs stay grounded and active.

In yoga philosophy, heart-opening shapes represent courage and vulnerability—the ability to stay open even when things feel intense.

The front leg works.
The back leg stabilizes.
The heart lifts anyway.

That’s the work.

Practicing Exalted High Lunge teaches us to stay strong without closing off. To remain grounded in effort while creating space through the heart.

Off the mat, it’s the balance of strength and openness—holding your ground while still choosing to stay open to what’s ahead.

Root down.
Lift up.
Open the heart.

🔥 Strength
🔥 Courage
🔥 Openness