A Wintry Descent
A 5-week intimate seasonal series with Marge:
As the outer world grows quieter, we practice growing quieter, too. A Wintry Descent is a five-week journey into progressively slower, quieter, and more inward-facing practices. Each week offers a different doorway into rest, inviting participants to gradually move from gentle softened movement toward stillness, deep relaxation, and ultimately, simply listening.
The series follows a five-part arc:
Week 1 — Power Down | MOVE
A softened approach to the power practice, blending movement and strength with the spaciousness of held stretches. A gentle entry point for beginning to turn down the volume.
Week 2 — Yin + Acupressure | STAY
Longer-held Yin postures paired with acupressure (always on an opt-in basis), inviting participants to linger with sensation, breath, and stillness.
Week 3 — Restorative | RECEIVE
A deeply supported practice using props to allow the body to soften without effort. The emphasis shifts from doing to being held.
Week 4 — Yoga Nidra | SURRENDER
A guided practice of profound physical rest and inward awareness, offering an opportunity to release effort and settle into deep relaxation.
Week 5 — Crystal Bowls | LISTEN
The final descent: a spacious sound experience with crystal singing bowls, inviting participants to simply receive and listen.
Together, the five practices descend through a simple progression: MOVE → STAY → RECEIVE → SURRENDER → LISTEN.
This series is designed for anyone feeling called toward a slower pace as we move into winter. No prior experience is required. The full five-week series is encouraged for those who want to experience the complete progression, with individual drop-in registration available for flexibility. Class size is limited to 12 participants.
What to bring: Comfortable clothing, water, and anything that helps you feel cozy and supported. Props will be provided.
The intention is not to accomplish more, but to gradually do less - creating space for the body and mind to settle as we descend into the quieter season.
Session Dates & Times:
12/01: 7:00pm–8:15pm
12/08: 7:00pm–8:15pm
12/15: 7:00pm–8:15pm
12/22: 7:00pm–8:15pm
12/29: 7:00pm–8:15pm
Investment:
$175 For the Full Series or $40 Drop-In
Marge Allen
Marge Allen is a yoga teacher, movement educator, and lifelong student of the body. A full-time yoga teacher since 2015, she brings a deeply embodied, curious, and experiential approach to her work, with a particular love for practices that invite us to slow down, become more receptive, and listen inward.
Her teaching draws from Yin, Restorative Yoga, Yoga Nidra, myofascial and meridian-based practices, and sound. At the time of A Wintry Descent's offering, she will be freshly certified in Meridian Yoga Therapy (MYT) Levels 1 & 2 as well as in sound facilitation. Her work continues to explore the intersection of movement, sensation, stillness, and the body's capacity to soften and settle.