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Practice Beyond the Mat

August 5, 2026Wonder Yoga

Maintaining a Sustainable Yoga Practice in a Busy Modern World
With Rachel Bradford

You leave an inspiring yoga class or training feeling grounded, calm, and connected. Then life resumes. Dinner needs to be made, emails need answering, children need attention, the dog needs walking, and tomorrow’s responsibilities are already waiting. Somewhere along the way, the intention to practice more quietly disappears.

Practice Beyond the Mat explores how yoga can become something we live, not simply something we attend.

Rather than treating practice as another obligation, this 90-minute workshop will help you develop a more flexible, restful, and compassionate relationship with yoga. Together, we will reconsider what it means to have a practice, examine the stories and expectations that make consistency difficult, and explore realistic ways to bring yoga into everyday life.

Participants will be invited to create their own definition of a meaningful practice, one that can adapt to changing schedules, responsibilities, energy levels, and seasons of life.

In This Workshop, We’ll Explore:

  • What having a yoga practice can mean beyond attending class
  • The expectations and stories that interrupt consistency
  • Choosing consistency over intensity
  • Rest as an essential part of practice
  • Practical ways to incorporate yoga into daily life
  • Creating an individual and sustainable definition of success
  • Participants will leave with personalized tools for cultivating a yoga practice that feels adaptable, supportive, and meaningful.

This workshop is open to yoga practitioners of all levels and yoga teachers who would like to develop a more sustainable relationship with their own practice.

Length: 90 minutes

WHAT TO BRING:
  • Yoga Mat
  • Water
  • Blanket

Pre-registration is required for this certifications. This training is suitable for all levels.

*Tuition becomes nonrefundable and non transferable within seven days of this workshop.

Questions? Reach out to Nicole at hello@wonderyoga.com

Workshop Details

Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
Time: 12:30p-2p
Place: Wonder Yoga – Arlington
With: Rachel Bradford
Price:
– $32 for Members
– $40 Non-members

Rachel Bradford

Hello! My name is Rachel, and I have been practicing yoga for over 15 years. What began as a physical practice has evolved into a lifelong journey of self-discovery, mindfulness, and connection. Through every season of life, yoga has continually reminded me to slow down, turn inward, and reconnect with myself.

My favorite aspect of yoga is that it provides the opportunity to connect with our deepest and most authentic selves. In a world that often encourages us to move faster and do more, yoga offers a space to pause, breathe, and simply be. It is a practice that extends far beyond the mat and has the power to support us in our relationships, our work, and our everyday lives.

I chose to pursue yoga teaching because I believe everyone deserves the opportunity to experience the transformative benefits of this practice. My intention is to be a guide as students access their own inner sanctuary through movement, breathwork, meditation, and self-inquiry. Whether you are brand new to yoga or have been practicing for years, my hope is that you leave classes with me feeling grounded, empowered, and more connected to yourself than when you arrived.

As both a teacher and a lifelong student, I continue to deepen my own practice through ongoing study and curiosity. It is an honor to share this practice with you, and I am grateful to be a small part of your journey.

Rachel Bradford
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