Classes
Therapeutic yoga classes are scheduled weekly in our comfortable Chatham, NY studio. Classes generally take place each week; if there is a change in schedule it will be listed below the class title.
Leave your mat at home!!! We provide mats & props!
Please remember that you must be registered for all virtual classes to be admitted to the class. The link to register and the Zoom links are listed below with the appropriate class. Please log in by 5 minutes before the class time.
Yoga for Health and Vitality
Monday 9am
Wednesday 9am and 10:45am
Saturday 8:15am
1 hr 15 min class
led by Stephanie Gaylord
In this class you’ll learn how to use your body, how to strengthen and support your skeletal structure, SMART movements that help prevent injury, and breathing techniques and meditations that everyone can follow!
In this Therapeutic Yoga class you will learn SMART movements, especially for people who:
- ç
Take advantage of our virtual class option! (You must register first!)
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82242712995
*Please note that if you purchase a class pass- we will have it when you come to class! Any questions please reach out to us via email!
$10 Chair Yoga for Healthy Joints (cash only)
Monday 1:15-2pm
45 minute class
led by Stephanie Gaylord
A mindful yoga therapy class for joint care and pain reduction.
Guided movements and simple meditations promote longevity without injury, injury prevention, and balance.
This class accommodates people on a mat or in a chair.
No experience necessary.
No registration necessary – cash only
Chair Yoga for Early-Onset Alzheimers & Dementia
At the Social House in Valatie
First 2 Tuesdays of each month 1-1:45pm
FREE to Social House Day time Attendees
$5 cash drop-in attendees (if someone with early onset Alzheimers & dementia you must have a caregiver attending with you)
Join Stephanie of Roots Holistic Wellness for a therapeutic yoga class especially designed for those with early-onset Alzheimer’s and dementia. This can also be used as a preventative measure for those with genetic predisposition to these conditions.
Chair yoga offers a gentle and accessible approach to movement, which can improve mobility, encourage mindfulness, and boost confidence.
Outdoor Yoga @ The Greenhouse Cidery
Wednesdays, 5-6pm
June 24 July 1 July 8 July 15
Enjoy summer evenings with outdoor yoga on the grounds of The Greenhouse Cidery led by Stephanie of Roots Holistic Wellness.
2309 Route 203, Chatham
Please bring your yoga mat & any props you like!
$20 per class/ $70 series
Pre-Registration is required. No experience necessary
Workshops
Workshops at Roots Holistic Wellness are immersive experiences focusing on topics related to your health and wellbeing. Presented by Stephanie Gaylord, these events draw upon her experience as a yoga instructor and her expertise as a Yoga Therapist. Benefit from personalized attention and instruction that doesn’t just deliver a message, it makes you an active and involved part of the learning process.
The Core Connection; Breath, Stability & Functional Strength
Through The Yoga Therapy Lens
Saturday September 12th
10am-12pm
“Core strength” goes deeper than abdominal workouts. The deep core plays a role in balance, posture, breathing, pelvic floor function, spinal support, and safe and steady movement.
This educational and experiential workshop will help you understand the body’s deep stabilization system through the lense of yoga therapy. Using gentle movement, breathwork, posture awareness, and functional exercises, participants will learn how to reconnect with the deeper muscles that support long-term strength and resilience, without strain.
This workshop is ideal for adults who want to improve posture, balance, core support, and functional strength—especially those experiencing back discomfort, osteoporosis, pelvic floor concerns, balance challenges, chronic tension, or age-related changes in stability and mobility.
- chronic pain in back, hips, neck
- “pulling your back out”
- osteoporosis or osteopenia
- urinary incontience leaking when coughing, sneezing, or exercising
- balance challenges
- postpartum recovery
- chronic stress
- & more!
If you experience…
…this workshop will provide practical tools to make you feel strong and confident again
This is not a fitness bootcamp.
It is a mindful, therapeutic approach to rebuilding stability from the inside out.
Stronger Bones, Stronger You; A 4 week Yoga Therapy workshop series for Osteopenia & Osteoporosis
September 26th-October 17th
10am-12pm
Discover how yoga can support bone health and improve posture. This workshop is designed to help you safely strengthen your body and bring more stability into your everyday life.
In this workshop, you’ll learn:
- Bone-strengthening yoga postures
- Breathing techniques to support energy & vitality
- Simple strategies for balance & fall prevention
- Simple strategies for stress reduction
- Mindful practices to carry into daily routines
This workshop is for anyone living with osteoporosis, osteopenia, or those looking to protect their bone health. Beginner-friendly and supportive for all levels.
Limited to 8 participants
4 week session $175
*you will bring home materials to help support your practice at home
please join the waitlist to hear about our upcoming fall dates, if you dont want to wait schedule an one on one session!
Manual Lymphatic Drainage Workshop & Mini-retreat
Your lymphatic system is one of the body’s most important — and most overlooked — systems for detoxification, immune health, and fluid balance.
Unlike the circulatory system, the lymphatic system doesn’t have a pump like the heart. It relies on movement, breath, and muscle contraction to keep lymph fluid circulating throughout the body.
When lymph flow becomes sluggish or congested, the body often sends subtle signals that something needs support.
Here are some common signs your lymphatic system may be backed up:
• Persistent puffiness or swelling (especially in the face, neck, abdomen, or ankles)
• Feeling heavy, stiff, or sluggish in the body
• Frequent colds or a lowered immune response
• Brain fog or fatigue that doesn’t improve with rest
• Tenderness or swelling around lymph node areas (neck, armpits, groin)
• Skin concerns like dullness, breakouts, or dryness
• Water retention or bloating
The good news is the lymphatic system responds incredibly well to simple lifestyle practices like gentle movement, deep breathing, hydration, dry brushing, and supportive bodywork. Even practices like yoga therapy can help stimulate lymph flow by combining breath, movement, and nervous system regulation.
When lymph moves well, the body often feels lighter, clearer, and more energized.
Sometimes the most powerful support for our health comes from helping the body do what it was designed to do — move and circulate.
✨ Small daily practices can make a big difference.
This is especially important for people:
- With genetic cancer risks
- Recovering from cancer treatment
- In remission from cancer
- Who have stagnation in their bodies, lymphedema, swollen legs & ankles
- Who have swelling in their faces
- Are not digesting properly
3 hr mini-retreat with booklet: $250
Dry Brush sets, Gua Sha stones, oils, tinctures for lymph drainage available for 20% discount day of workshop.
Anxiety Relief Mini-Retreat: Tools to Calm Your Mind & Body
A 2 hr mini-retreat
Do you struggle with the following;
Racing thoughts & overthinking – inability to quiet the mind.
Constant tension in body – tight shoulders, clenched jaw, shallow breath.
Feeling disconnected from the body – living only “in the head.”
Difficulty sleeping – trouble falling or staying asleep.
Overwhelm & overstimulation – feeling like everything is “too much.”
Heart palpitations & chest tightness – physical sensations that feed anxious thoughts.
Feeling out of control – needing tools to self-regulate.
Low energy due to mental exhaustion – anxiety draining vitality.
Fear of the future or uncertainty – worrying about what’s next.
Difficulty focusing or making decisions – scattered mind.
If this sounds like you, you are not alone. Join a small intimate group geared specifically toward finding calm. You will learn practices to:
- Calm the nervous system
- Regulate breath to reduce physical symptoms
- Grounding into the body for presence
- Releasing muscular tension
- Creating intentional pauses in daily overwhelm
- Building resilience through mindful movement
Anxiety isn’t who you are; it’s something you experience.
You want to feel calm and in control again…..
2hr Mini-retreat $175
25 Main St. Chatham, New York
Stephanie@rootsholisticwellness.com