Jessica Apo is a certified yoga and prenatal yoga instructor. She taught prenatal yoga while pregnant with her first daughter, Samantha. Teaching prenatal yoga while being pregnant allowed her to feel and understand what her students were going through, creating an organic experience for her. She had a drug-free natural delivery this past November. She credits her stamina and strength during labor to her knowledge of yoga asana and pranayama. She loves teaching prenatal yoga and believes that yoga techniques help parents connect with each other and their unborn child. Mostly, yoga can help in pain management, breathing during labor and overall health while pregnant and after birth!
Deep, Delicious Rest with Michelle Fry
Saturday, August 7, : 1:00-5:00 pm
Cost: $59 / $49 Early Bird Discount by July 15: Enroll
Gift yourself deep luxurious rest!
The daily stressors and dog days of summer tax your nervous system and create deeply layered tension in the connective tissue that wraps your muscles, organs, and even bones. This proverbial "shrink wrap" restricts your flexibility and sense of spaciousness in your body as well as your physiologic function.We will attend to this "shrink wrap" utilizing supported restorative poses, hands-on energy work and visualization. Your body, mind and spirit will be coaxed into luxurious relaxation. Feel supported, nurtured, and deeply rested — a summer vacation from daily life!
Michele Fry (RYT500) holds a Master of Traditional Oriental Medicine and applies the therapeutics of yoga along with acupuncture to help students ease pain and re-establish a healthy relationship between nervous and muscular systems. Michele works with students of all levels, including athletes and students new to movement/yoga. Before joining Thrive, Michele was a Yoga Instructor at The Chopra Center and La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, California. She belongs to the International Association of Yoga Therapists, Professional Member; and is Reiki Practitioner.
Osprey Point Retreat
Treat yourself to a weekend getaway on the water-Chesapeake Bay with Susan Bowen! The Thrive Osprey Point retreat offers everything a retreat could offer — a beautiful natural environment on the water, yoga immersion and activities that inspire-outdoor activities — gourmet food and cozy accommodations. Register early!
Friday, October 8 – Sunday, October 10
Double Occupancy $460
Double Occupancy after 8/31 $490
Single Occupancy $595
Single Occupancy after 8/31 $630 Enroll
Enjoy a beautiful and relaxing 3-day yoga retreat at Osprey Point Retreat and Conference Center. See photos of last year's retreat on our Facebook gallery.
Retreat Includes:
- Fresh gourmet meals
- Bikes, Volleyball, Kayaks/Canoes, Walking
- Grounds / Deck, Game Room / Social Room / Yoga Room
- Yoga Sessions, Meditation Sessions, Group Activities
- Circle Time / Chanting
- Massage available by appointment
Sample Retreat Schedule:
Arrival Friday, 3:00 pm or after,
Friday Evening, October 8:
Opening Activities
Practice with Susan
Dinner & Evening Meditation
Saturday, October 9:
Morning Meditation,
Breakfast,
Silent Walking & Explore Nature
Practice with Susan,
Lunch Group Activity/Social,
Restorative Yoga
Dinner, Group Activity/Social at Fire or in Social Hall
Sunday, October 10:
Practice with Susan
Breakfast
Explore the Beach & Town

Bryan Kest Power Yoga Master Class
Tuesday, October 12, 6:30-9:30 pm
$65 Enroll Enroll early, this event will sell out!
Thrive presents popular international yoga teacher! Flowing asana practice integrating mental practices that enhance everyday living. Intended to invigorate your body and help you practice developing a calm, less reactive state of mind with dynamic flowing routines. ALL levels of yoga practitioners.
Bryan Kest has been practicing yoga for over 30 years and has been teaching for over 24 years. He developed his unique, distinctive style of yoga, Original Power Yoga, in 1979. Over the years, this style, an amazing workout for the body, mind and spirit, has made him a well-known, popular teacher across the country and around the world. His mainstream popularity is matched by an authentic foundation in the ancient practice of yoga and a long path of development as a yogi (a practitioner of yoga). More info on Bryan Kest: www.poweryoga.com
Workshop Policies
Payment is required to reserve your space. Call 301-294-9642 or enroll.
Workshop & Pre-Registered Session Policy (unless otherwise noted):
- Payment is required IN FULL at time of registration. Spots will not be
reserved without full payment.
- A 50% refund will be given if cancellation is made 14 days or more prior
to Workshop/Session start date. This refund will be in the form of a credit
only for any other Thrive Yoga classes.
- Registrants can transfer their spot to another person in the event registrant
is unable to attend the Workshop/Session
- Once Workshop/Session has started no credit refunds will be issued.
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