Surf Sunset Somatic Yoga

Here's what usually happens by Thursday evenings: you're so close to the weekend you can taste it, but your body and brain can feel like they’ve been through a blender. Your shoulders are up by your ears, your lower back is staging a protest, and you're moving through the world on autopilot with brain fog. Come join us for a weekly Somatic Yoga experience that interrupts those patterns and helps you actually inhabit your body again. When Revel Surf Park's stunning sunset views meet Ascendify Wellness' body-centered movement practice, mind-body optimization happens.

Picture yourself on your mat by the surf lagoon, the Arizona sky painted in those mesmerizing desert sunset colors. You're exploring movements you don't normally do in your day-to-day life, the kind of non-habitual motions that wake-up parts of your body that have been on cruise control. The sounds of the waves and the gentle evening breeze become your soundtrack as you discover new ways of moving that feel surprisingly freeing. This is what Ascendify Wellness Somatic Yoga feels like, where every movement is about breaking free from your usual patterns and reminding your nervous system that you have options beyond stress and tension.

Ascendify Wellness’ somatic approach focuses on non-habitual movement and internal awareness, helping you release stored tension by literally moving differently than you usually do. When you always sit the same way, stand the same way, and move through the same patterns, your body gets stuck. This practice gives you permission to explore, experiment, and find new pathways out of pain and into ease. You'll leave feeling more grounded, more present, and way more ready to enjoy your evening.

Speaking of which, why not stick around after class and treat yourself to dinner or drinks at Revel Surf's restaurant? There's something incredibly satisfying about following up your yoga practice with great food and that post-class glow.

For travelers visiting Arizona: this Thursday evening ritual is your chance to experience authentic Arizona wellness culture. Sunset Somatic Yoga by a surf lagoon in the desert? You literally can't do this anywhere else on the planet! Stay for dinner afterward and make it a full evening experience.

For local Arizona residents: claim your Thursday evenings back. Whether you come weekly or whenever you need to reset, this is your permission slip to prioritize feeling good in your body. Plus, you're already at Revel, so grabbing dinner with friends after class is the easiest post-yoga plan ever.

Remember to Bring:
-A yoga mat or beach towel (if you’re a traveler visiting Arizona, our participants get 20% off a Revel Surf Shop Towel so you can pack home something to remember your awesome experience forever)
-Light layers for comfort as the evening cools down
-A water bottle to stay hydrated
-An open mind and curiosity about what your body wants to tell you
-Maybe an appetite for staying after class to enjoy Revel Surf's delicious restaurant!

Instructor: Liz Adriano will be your guide for this Somatic Yoga experience. Liz is the founder of Ascendify Wellness and specializes in neuroscience-based practices that help you reconnect with your body's innate wisdom and release what no longer serves you.

Ages: 15 and up