Atma Yoga Studio

10/02/2026

Charolette Knudsen

Mantra:
I believe in my body

Why should people practice with me?
I hope to provide a space where you can slow down without feeling any guilt. My Certifications, Triumphs, and Victory Badges: After I became certified as a yoga teacher, I took many extra trainings with my favourite teachers. I became a certified Kids Yoga Teacher and taught at schools which was a lot of fun. Prenatal Yoga and Restorative Yoga are the types of yoga that I’ve really enjoyed teaching - so much so that I took both trainings twice. Most recently I took an intensive Restore and Renew training with my guru Judith Hanson Lasater.

An inspirational quote I’d like to share with the community:
Smile, breathe and go slowly - Thich Nhat Hanh

Where can you find me off the mat?
I love a good dance party with my kids and friends and spend as much time on the trails as possible.

10/02/2026

Movement
Mindfulness
Mobility

10/02/2026

From Farm to Tasting: Discover the Art of Artisan Chocolate

Sunday, Oct. 25th 12:30-2:00pm

Led by: Jeanette McCarthy

Join us for an immersive journey that takes you deep into the heart of chocolate, from cacao farms to your taste buds.

The artisan chocolate industry is flourishing, transforming the way we experience this beloved treat. Much like w**e and coffee, chocolate is no longer just a sweet indulgence- it’s a complex and nuanced experience.

In this interactive session, you’ll uncover the fascinating journey of cacao bean, from their origin in lush, tropical regions to their transformation into the chocolate we savor.

You’ll also learn the art of tasting pure bean-to-bar chocolate: identifying tasting notes, discovering what shapes its flavor profile, and enhancing your ability to savor each bite.
The highlight of the experience will be a guided tasting of five carefully selected single-origin, two-ingredient chocolate bars from around the globe. These unique bars will open your eyes to the depth and diversity of chocolate flavor, showing you how to appreciate this craft in a whole new light.

Come ready to deepen your chocolate knowledge and leave with a newfound appreciation for the flavors that make chocolate a true work of art.

09/16/2026

FROM FARM TO TASTING: DISCOVER THE ART OF ARTISAN CHOCOLATE

Chocolate is so much more than a sweet treat—it’s a journey. 🌱🍫

Join Jeannette McCarthy, Chocolate Enthusiast, for an immersive and interactive experience exploring the fascinating world of cacao and artisan chocolate.

You’ll discover:
Where cacao comes from and how beans become chocolate
How to taste and identify the unique flavors of bean-to-bar chocolate
What makes artisan chocolate different
How origin and terroir influence flavor

A guided tasting of five carefully selected single-origin, two-ingredient chocolate bars from around the globe

Saturday, October 25th
12:30–2:00 PM

Good chocolate is a journey. Join us and discover where it begins!

09/16/2026

Prenatal Yoga: A Time to Connect, Breathe & Prepare

Pregnancy is a beautiful time of change, and prenatal yoga offers a space to slow down, connect with your body, and prepare for the journey ahead. Through mindful movement, breathing, and gentle strengthening, prenatal yoga can help support comfort and relaxation. All while creating a community of connection and support.

09/11/2026

Calling all expecting mamas!

Join us for a 10-week Prenatal Yoga Series, designed to support you through the physical and emotional changes of pregnancy while connecting you with your body, your baby, and a supportive community.

Whether you’re new to yoga or have been practicing for years, this class focuses on building strength and stability, easing common aches and pains and preparing your body and mind for labor, birth, and postpartum. You’ll also learn helpful tools like breathwork that you can carry with you beyond the mat.

Tuesdays 11:00-12:00
September 22 - November 24
$300 for the full series. Includes unlimited yoga at Atma throughout the series. We especially recommend adding Renew & Restore and Yin to your practice as your pregnancy progresses.

Come move, breathe, connect, and prepare for this beautiful next chapter with other expecting mamas in your community.

09/04/2026

New Beginnings Circle
Led by Katie Rogers
Sunday, September 20th 3:00-4:30

New Beginnings Circle is a supportive gathering for parents navigating the emotional transition of sending a child off to college or into a new chapter of independence. This session offers a meaningful space to pause, connect with other parents, and honor the many emotions that come with this milestone.

Through guided discussion, mindfulness, meditation, ritual, and blessings, we’ll explore both the letting go and the new beginnings that emerge for our children and for ourselves.

Katie Rogers as a therapist and mindfulness/meditation guide, this circle is an opportunity to feel supported, grounded, and connected during a significant time of change.

06/26/2026

Atma will be closed on July 3-4 for our country’s 250th! But we will be have one specialty class offsite at Brewery in Walnut Creek from 11-12pm on Friday July 3 followed by brews and lunch. Sign up and bring a guest for free! 🧨

03/09/2026

Deox Sculpt Flow

Heated, Weights, Cardio & lots of Sweat!

End the practice with a cool cloth and coconut water

02/24/2026