Upcoming Events
🧘♀️ To sign up for our recurring classes, simply make a donation, or sign up via the websites listed below and make a note of which class you are going to attend. Sign ups are preferred, but walk ins are welcome as long as space allows. Cash is accepted on site.
Monthly donation based yoga classes!
The First Saturday of Every Month at True North Yoga
Join us at 2pm at True North Yoga on the First Saturday of every month. Class offerings and instructors will vary. Sign up via True North Yoga . Cash accepted at the door.
The Second monday of Every Month at thrive chiropractic
Join us at 6:30pm at Thrive Chiropractic on the Second Monday of every month. Class offerings and instructors will vary. Sign up via Eventbrite.
The Second Friday of Every Month at Balance Yoga
Join us at 6pm at Balance Yoga on the Second Friday of every month. Class offerings and instructors will vary. Sign up via Balance Idaho. Cash accepted at the door.
Special Events!
Pawsitive Vibes: Puppy Yoga
with Canyon Edge Acres at Balance Yoga
April 26th from 4-5pm
Join us April 26th at 4pm at Balance Yoga for your next chance at golden retriever snuggles and pure joy.
Imagine a delightful and heartwarming experience where your yoga practice is taken to a new level with the presence of a whole litter of adorable golden retriever puppies. In this puppy yoga class, you will find yourself surrounded by a playful and energetic pack of fluffy companions, ready to bring joy, laughter, and relaxation to your yoga session. As you flow through your poses, the puppies will freely roam around, offering cuddles, kisses, and a touch of whimsy to your practice. Their boundless enthusiasm and pure-hearted nature will undoubtedly uplift your spirits and create an atmosphere filled with love and happiness. The movement piece of this class is accessible for all levels (and you can do as much or as little yoga as your heart desires).
Investment: Class is available on a sliding scale. $35-50. All funds raised from these classes support Upward Inertia's community outreach programming.
EXPRESSIONS OF COMM-UNITY: A Visual Rebellion Rooted in Compassion
May 1st beginning at 3:00pm
Join us for Expressions of COMM-UNITY, a day dedicated to movement, sound, art, and connection. This event is a call to feel more, connect deeper, and resist the noise of disconnection through beauty and presence.
SCHEDULE:
Yoga & Soundbath with Jenn and Ashley 3:00 - 4:30 PM - BY DONATION Sliding Scale $5-30 - Drop into your body and breathe into presence. This 90-minute practice begins with yoga and lulls you into rest with sound to help you connect, ground, and awaken your creative energy. Register here
Art Show - Expressions of COMM-UNITY 5:30 - 8:00 PM - FREE - JUST SHOW UP, No need to register An art show like no other—a celebration of unity, rebellion through kindness, and the power of creativity to build community.
Featuring local artists whose work speaks to peace, belonging, collaboration, and the quiet power of giving a damn. Artwork will be available for purchase, with proceeds supporting local artists and Upward Inertia’s grassroots movement for community change.
Come witness bold expressions, heartfelt creations, and the undeniable magic of coming together. This is community. This is rebellion through art. Proceeds go to Artists and Upward Inertia.
For the Yoga & Soundbath Register here
Cacao Ceremony + Sound Bath - Donation Based Upward Inertia
May 18th from 3-5pm at Portal
Join Mykel for an afternoon of soothing, calm, relaxation.
We will begin with a community circle to speak our voices and intentions into the space, leading us into a Cacao Ceremony & Meditation to open the heart though the sacred Earth Medicine. Then we will move into a sound bath to ignite all the senses and travel on a deeply relaxing guided journey.
Suggested donation of $55 accepted at the door, or donate via our portal
Puppy Yoga With PAWS
June 22nd from 2-3pm at Balance Yoga
We are so excited to be partnering with PAWS - a local Boise Nonprofit that works to save Idaho’s marginalized pet population and ensure they receive the care they need - once again!
All pups at this event are under the care of Paw and are up for adoption! There will be a great mixture of breeds, all 100% good boys and girls. **No pets will be able to go home with you at the event, as there is a formal screening process required before adopting
No yoga experience is needed. All are welcome to join. Children are welcome, as long as accompanied by an adult and old enough to stay on their mats and treat the pups with love and kindness.
Classes are a sliding scale, $35-50 donation; donations will be shared between Upward Inertia and PAWS Rescue and 100% of the profits of this event will support our respective community outreach work. Please also consider bringing dog food, toys, or supplies to donate to PAWS.
Thrive: Community Wellness Festival!
Saturday, September 27th from 10-4pm at JUMP
Upward Inertia is so excited to be hosting our second annual Thrive: Community Wellness Festival. This FREE one day festival will highlight the best that the Treasure Valley has to offer in terms of health and wellness education and experiences. From invigorating yoga classes, to intense workouts, workshops on the arts, financial literacy, mindfulness, nutrition, and self care, and vendors sharing their knowledge and skills - this day will be jam packed great information and great people.
There will be options for everyone, regardless of age or physical abilities. We will have a kids corner, community meetups, and more.
And best off, the event is FREE to the public. Donations are accepted, and any profits from the event support Upward Inertia’s community outreach programming.
Instructor applications are live!
We are looking for classes that address all 8 areas of wellness emotional, physical, social, intellectual, spiritual, financial, occupational and environmental. Additionally, we’re aiming to have a whole area dedicated to kids’ and family classes.
If you have something that you’d like to offer, please don’t hesitate to fill out the application. We can’t wait to have you on the team.
Instructor applications are due by May 31st. Applicants will receive a decision no later than June 15th.
Vendor applications are open.
We welcome all vendors working within or tangential to the health and wellness realm. Last year our vendors ranged from mental health providers and functional medicine practitioners, to skin care lines, cosmetic brands, massage therapists and chiropractors, and local gyms.
Food trucks interested in participating can also register through the vendor link.
To learn more about logistics and to register for a vendor space, please fill out this application.
Please visit the Thrive tab for more info!
Upward inertia’s advanced instructor training!
Do you want to improve your teaching practice, learn to teach through a trauma informed lens, and understand the why behind all that we do? Our 30 hour advanced instructor training will be open to all current 200hr+ trained teachers and/or mental health providers. Graduates of this program will be invited to teach for Upward Inertia; those who choose to do so will be provided an additional 10 hours of training, free of cost.
When: October 11, 12, 25, and 26 at Authentic Yoga, State Street Location
Bonus weekend November 8 and 9 for those wishing to teach for Upward Inertia
Cost: $900; $750 for graduates of Zen Riot, Balance Yoga, Authentic Yoga, and True North Yoga’s teacher training programs or current instructors at these studios. Scholarships will be available.
To apply, please fill out this form.
A huge thank you to our ambassador studios: Zen Riot Yoga and Wellness, Authentic Yoga, True North Yoga, Thrive Chiropractic, and Balance Yoga!
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We will have different offerings each month, so be sure to keep checking back and/or join our mailing list to see what we've got going! We can’t wait to see you.
Puppy yoga will be back this spring, so be on the lookout!
If you’re interested in hosting an event in collaboration with Upward Inertia, please email Kaila@upwardinertia.com to inquire.
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