Community Yoga Phoenix

Community Yoga Phoenix A shared space to teach, learn and practice Yoga and other supportive disciplines.

The Summer Solstice is the longest day of the year, occurring when the Earth’s northern hemisphere is tilted most direct...
05/31/2026

The Summer Solstice is the longest day of the year, occurring when the Earth’s northern hemisphere is tilted most directly toward the sun, resulting in the longest stretch of daylight of the year. How cool — we’ll be tilted together, directly toward the sun! Take that in for a moment.

Throughout the month of June, we’ll be celebrating Solstice with a special series of yoga classes, workshops, and community events at our studio, with 50% of all proceeds benefiting St. Vincent de Paul’s Homelessness Prevention Program.

Some of you may remember last year’s solstice events — workshops, sound healings, Kirtan, and more. Between event proceeds and direct donations, together we raised over $8,700 in 2025. SVdP’s approach addresses the root of the issue by directly supporting rent, utilities, and other immediate needs for people experiencing housing and food instability. I hope we can match — or even surpass — what we raised last year. We can do big things when we remove anything veiling the brightness of our light.

I’ve personally experienced financial vulnerability, and I know how meaningful support can be during difficult times. Over the years, family, friends, and this yoga community have shown up for me in extraordinary ways — delivering meals when I was injured or sick, helping after a car accident left me unable to work, and even stepping in when I was at risk of losing my home. At one point, someone even gave me a car. Not everyone has access to that kind of support system, and that’s where we can help.

Throughout the month, we invite you to use this fundraising series as a reason to come to a few extra classes, reconnect with practices that nourish you, try something new, and spend meaningful time with the teachers and community you love. Perhaps you can see this as a chance to create a mini-retreat for yourself without leaving town — an opportunity to tap into the bright and healing light you possess. If you can’t make it or want to donate more, find the link ☝🏼

A heartfelt thank you to the teachers who have volunteered to participate: Alisa, Angie, Ellen, Laura, and Mary Beth! Thanks for reading this far and for being a part of Community Yoga. 💕Evon

Mother’s Day can bring celebration, grief, gratitude, longing, or complicated feelings — sometimes all at once. Beyond t...
05/09/2026

Mother’s Day can bring celebration, grief, gratitude, longing, or complicated feelings — sometimes all at once. Beyond the holiday itself, I’ve been reflecting on our shared human capacity to create, nurture, and grow. A few thought snacks:�• What are you bringing into the world through your attention and effort?�• How do you feel nurtured?�• Where are you being asked to grow beyond an old version of yourself?
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A few community updates…
I’m currently navigating a longtime knee issue that is demanding my full attention. I’ll continue teaching classes, but for now I won’t be demonstrating poses. Thank you for your patience and kindness during this very humbling season.

Wednesdays with Ellen will look a little different for a while beginning May 20th as she heads out of town. Many of you know and love from Desert Song — she’ll be subbing five consecutive weeks.

And lastly… the gathering is almost here, and I can already feel the energy building. In a world that can feel fragmented and heavy, hundreds of voices gathering in chant, prayer, meditation, and devotion feels especially meaningful right now. I’m also thrilled to share that , Krishna Das’ longtime tabla player, will join at Community Yoga on Thursday, 5/14. I still can’t quite believe we get to host evenings like this in our little corner of the desert.
Much love to all of you ❤️ Namaste, Evon

Hi everyone,I want to share a clear update with you.After careful consideration, I’ve decided not to renew the lease at ...
04/30/2026

Hi everyone,

I want to share a clear update with you.

After careful consideration, I’ve decided not to renew the lease at Community Yoga. Even after negotiations, the rent increase would require changes that don’t feel aligned with my values and vision.

I will be relocating back east this fall. While I’ll be leaving behind a lot of good here in AZ, I’m also going toward something special in NY. This has not been an easy choice to make. And yet, as our practice reminds us, whatever decision is made, the practice is to meet it fully and make the most of what’s here.

The good news is that I’ve worked with the landlord to extend our time in the space through September. This allows us to close out this chapter together and celebrate the studio’s three-year anniversary the weekend of September 19th. Mark your calendars for this bittersweet celebration!

Between now and then, I’m exploring whether someone will take over the space. If so, there may be continuity. If not, the studio will close.

If you or someone you know would have a serious interest in taking over a fully built-out, ready-to-use yoga space, reach out to me directly. Any new tenant would also need to go through the landlord’s application and approval process. I’ll share a clear update as soon as a decision is made on this front. Until then, there won’t be additional updates, and I appreciate your patience.

I’ve chosen to be transparent so there are no surprises, and at the same time it’s important that you are not burdened with all of the behind the scenes details. You’ve been so thoughtful and supportive, and I truly appreciate it. I also want to shift my focus back to supporting you in your practice.

Now, everything continues as scheduled. Join me in a class or one of our special events. I look forward to being fully present with you over these next few months, savoring every moment. This is an incredible place we have all built, and I never take it, or you, for granted.

With boundless gratitude,
Evon

Hello Community,In last weekend’s dharma talk, we explored Impermanence, one of the central teachings in yoga and Buddhi...
04/18/2026

Hello Community,

In last weekend’s dharma talk, we explored Impermanence, one of the central teachings in yoga and Buddhism. Everything is always changing. Not occasionally—constantly. Not some things—all things.
Most us are conditioned to experience change as a problem. We’re wired to seek stability, to feel unsettled when something shifts. In yoga philosophy, this conditioning is described through the 5 kleshas—the patterns that shape how we perceive reality. We mistake what is changing for something that should stay the same. We cling to what feels good, resist what we don’t like, and fear what we can’t control.
So the practice isn’t just accepting impermanence—it’s questioning the way we’ve been taught to see it.
This is where I find myself right now.
The ownership of the Community Yoga building complex has changed, and the proposed rent increase is very substantial. Our three-year lease ends in August. I’ve been exploring other spaces since last summer—there were early signs this might be coming—but haven’t found one that supports our needs.
At the same time, there’s a strong pull toward my hometown in New York - for several reasons. The most time-sensitive involves my mom making decisions about leaving her home—the one I grew up in—unless she has more support. There’s a narrow window where I could step in.
With my son still here in Arizona, a home I love and can afford, and a yoga community that is deep, steady, and meaningful, this isn’t a simple decision. It’s layered, time-sensitive, and deeply personal—while also impacting a community I care about tremendously - you.
For now, the practice is to see clearly. I have considered many of the obvious paths (a new space, pricing changes, class structures) and am exploring all possibilities with care and honesty. I remain open to creative ways the studio might continue, even if I step away.
Nothing is changing immediately. Classes and workshops continue, and the rhythm of the studio remains steady for now. I will share more as soon as there is clarity on my path forward. Until then, join me at our beautiful space, and reach out if you’d like to talk.
Love you,
☮️ Evon

Mark your calendars! I love teaching this class every year and look forward to holding space for celebration, remembranc...
04/11/2026

Mark your calendars! I love teaching this class every year and look forward to holding space for celebration, remembrance, reflection. Hope you'll join us! Much love, Evon

Tonight! Evon will lead a flow class while Donny spins a playlist of some of your favorite Dead songs. This Vinyasa + Vi...
03/20/2026

Tonight! Evon will lead a flow class while Donny spins a playlist of some of your favorite Dead songs. This Vinyasa + Vinyl series is a lighthearted and fun chance to combine some of your favorite music played on actual records with the asana practice, in community!
This idea began last year when Evon chose to do a Beatles night - and it was such an overwhelming success that it continued with Pink Floyd, then Motown.
With Bob Weir’s recent passing, Evon’s love of the Dead and Donny’s passion for buying more records 😂, tonight’s musical choice came naturally. We get that the Dead can be polarizing; you can’t please everyone and so we’ll be choosing what we like and know we’ll attract whoever aligns! And hey, yoga is a lot about exploring our aversions and cravings, right? Maybe give it a try and who knows, you could actually enjoy the experience!
Our next Vinyasa + Vinyl in May is… featuring the Beastie Boys! Be prepared for a total surprise that night, as you hear amazing instrumentals you wouldn’t expect unless you’re a huge fan of theirs, plus some of the classics.
Yoga is the beautiful path we have chosen, and it’s a path of discipline, discovery, growth, all meant to help us feel alive, content, connected and to experience our wholeness. Joy is a part of that wholeness!

So many exciting ways to deepen your yoga practice, have fun and connect to one another here at Community Yoga! We are n...
03/18/2026

So many exciting ways to deepen your yoga practice, have fun and connect to one another here at Community Yoga! We are not your average yoga studio... we are sort of a "collective" where teachers rent the studio to offer their respective weekly classes and workshops. I'm Evon, the founder, and I teach 7 classes / week + workshops. Here are some flyers for the spring offerings!

It’s exciting to watch the vision for Community Yoga consistently coming to fruition. This is a space where different te...
02/23/2026

It’s exciting to watch the vision for Community Yoga consistently coming to fruition. This is a space where different teachers can affordably rent the studio for their own unique offerings. This means we can provide a variety of styles and levels of yoga, plus other complementary healing arts, like the most recent addition of an Aikido class on Sundays. From Hatha Yoga to Ashtanga to Kundalini… from Gentle to Advanced… Community Yoga remains inspired to bring wellness, fun and connection to the valley. Thanks to everyone who passes through our doors to teach and study here, it’s an honor to create this together!

It is with such excitement and a deep sense of respect that we announce will be in Phoenix for a sacred night of Kirtan...
01/30/2026

It is with such excitement and a deep sense of respect that we announce will be in Phoenix for a sacred night of Kirtan on Tuesday, May 12th at Unity of Phoenix Spiritual Center. Tickets are on sale on KD’s website: krishnadas.com. An event not to be missed!

https://events.humanitix.com/phoenix-az-kirtan-with-krishna-das

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