Spring/Summer '26

Flower City Yoga League

Outdoor yoga, live music, local vendors, and a community that shows up to move together. Flow with a different instructor and musician each week—then stick around for food, drinks, and new friends.

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Flower City Yoga League

🧘‍♀️ League Details

  • Duration: Choose your own adventure!!
  • 5 weeks of spring or summer league, or the full season (10 weeks)
  • Classes: Vinyasa-based yoga, Kundalini & Pilates
  • Day/Time: May 27th – June 24th, Wednesday nights, 6:00–7:30 pm
  • Vendors: 5–6 pm (massage, acupuncture, chiropractor, artists & more)
  • Main Location: The Garden next to Bitter Honey 137 Railroad Street
  • Parking: Anywhere around Public Market
  • After Class Food & Drinks: Bitter Honey and the Food Truck Rodeo

Class Details

Flow together and take class from a different instructor and live musician each week!

After class, socialize and network with your fellow yogis at Bitter Honey and the Food Truck Rodeo!

Rain dates will fall on Monday or Friday evenings.

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Meet the Teachers & Musicians

  1. May 27 Brett Richardson – Flow Yoga / Jason Stotz – iSteel Music
  2. June 3 Karen Cringoli – Kundalini Yoga / DJ Katie BKIND
  3. June 10 Emma Sacchetti – Flow Yoga / Benjamin Sheridan – Big Eyed Phish, Acoustic Guitar
  4. June 17 Courtney Acomb – Pilates Flow Yoga / DJ Lee Drinkwater
  5. June 24 Julia Gordon – Slow Flow Yin Sound Bath / Steven Dean – Crystal Core Vortex
  6. July 29 Cheryl Strauss (Heal Bflo) – Power Flow Yoga / Benjamin Sheridan – Big Eyed Phish, Acoustic Guitar
  7. Aug 5 Cory Sampson (Buffalo) – Flow Yoga / Jason Stotz – iSteel Music
  8. Aug 12 Jason Stotz – Pilates + Yoga Flow / DJ Joe Gizzie
  9. Aug 19 Jake Panasevich – Intentional Yoga / DJ Lexx
  10. Aug 26 Brett Richardson – Somatic Movement + Breath + Flow / DJ Joe Gizzie

Cost Options

  • $25 Drop In

    New! Single-session option—perfect for trying a league night.

  • Spring or Summer League

    $115 for 5 classes—choose spring league only or summer league only.

Sign-Up and Questions? Contact Brett at 315-212-3365

Join a team — make friends

In this series, you’ll be grouped into teams, creating a fun and supportive environment to make new friends and connect with others. It’s not just about the yoga; it’s about building a community and sharing experiences through partner poses, friendly challenges, and plenty of laughter.

Our Instructors

  • Brett Richardson

    Brett Richardson

    Brett, an experienced RYT 500 instructor with 4,500+ hours, specializes in Vinyasa, Restorative, Yin, Hike Yoga, and more.

  • Cheryl Strauss

    Cheryl Strauss

    Cheryl, co-founder of HEAL Bflo, teaches a powerful vinyasa flow. She has 10 years' experience and various yoga certifications.

  • Lisa Stantz

    Lisa Stantz

    I began teaching in 2017, completed 500-hour training, teach at Breathe Yoga, specialize in athletes, and love encouraging authentic practice.

  • Erica Ebert

    Erica Ebert

    Erica, a certified MBSR teacher, teaches yoga and meditation, inspired by Pema Chodron. Her teaching focuses on healing and freedom.

  • Chantel Murphey

    Chantel Murphey

    Chantal's yoga journey began in 2010 at Yoga One in Charlotte, NC. She completed assisting training and currently works at MBody.

  • Erin Joy

    Erin Joy

    I am deeply passionate about the transformative power of yoga and its ability to cultivate physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

  • Yogi Josh

    Yogi Josh

    Yogi Josh Zimmerman, 200-hour YTT in India, ex-powerlifting record holder, offers a joyful journey with intimate, supportive energy.

  • Violet Loveys

    Violet Loveys

    Violet, with 10 years of experience, teaches vinyasa, hatha, yin, restorative yoga, and meditation, focusing on healing and connection.

  • Candice

    Candice

    500hr E-RYT. Yoga Teacher Trainer, Educator, Mentor. I teach hatha-vinyasa style classes that encourage curiosity and empower you to discover your natural strength.

  • Rocco Bianchi

    Rocco Bianchi

    Rocco Bianchi is a dedicated yoga and mobility instructor with a mission to help others move pain-free and live their best lives.

  • Chantele Nicole

    Chantele Nicole

    Chantele Nicole blends traditional Vinyasa yoga and her love for dance, emphasizing mindfulness, alignment, and breathwork.

  • Jason Stotz

    Jason Stotz

    Jason teaches Yoga and Pilates at Midtown Athletic and combines Yoga, Pilates, Dance, Strength, and Mobility in his practice.

  • Linden Dukes

    Linden Dukes

    Coach Linden Dukes is the owner of Getting It Daily with 10+ years coaching experience, helping clients learn functional movements.

  • Cory Sampson

    Cory Sampson

    Cory began teaching in 2017 and now leads teacher trainings, sharing styles that build strength, confidence, and resilience on and off the mat.

  • Karen Cringoli

    Karen Cringoli

    Karen Cringoli (200HR RYT) focuses on making Kundalini yoga approachable, engaging, and fun with warmth and creativity.

  • Julia Gordon

    Julia Gordon

    Julia guides Yin Yoga with Somatic Techniques and Vocal Activation, with 500+ hours studying Iyengar, Ashtanga Vinyasa, and Yin.

  • Emma Sacchetti

    Emma Sacchetti

    Emma is a certified 500-hour Registered Yoga Instructor with over 10 years of experience, trauma-informed and community-focused.

  • Dominic Piacentini

    Dominic Piacentini

    Dominic facilitates training, events, and wellness retreats in Rochester and founded R4 Wellness & Consulting.

  • Julia Tiberio

    Julia Tiberio

    Julia, The Fitness Chemist, has been a fitness instructor for 5+ years and is certified in Contemporary Mat Pilates and Barre.

  • Cami Sholts-Goldowitz

    Cami Sholts-Goldowitz

    Cami is a yogi with over 20 years as a dedicated practitioner and over 10 years as a teacher, with a background in modern dance.

Our Musicians

  • DJ Lee Drinkwater

    DJ Lee Drinkwater

    Lee found his passion for DJing in the EDM scene in Chicago and now uplifts Rochester's yoga community through sound.

  • Harold Taddy

    Harold Taddy

    Harold Taddy brings gongs, handpans, chimes, and orchestral instruments for immersive, organically evolving sound performances.

  • DJ Katie BKind

    DJ Katie BKind

    Katiebkind curates soulful, vibrant sets shaped by spiritual exploration and international travel.

  • Jason Stotz

    Jason Stotz

    Jason blends athletic roots with Yoga, Pilates, Dance, Strength, and Mobility for league soundscapes.

  • Mike Deuire

    Mike Deuire

    Mike Deiure is a local musician, producer, and guitar instructor focusing on acoustic fingerstyle guitar.

  • Steven Dean

    Steven Dean

    Steven Dean is a sound healer specializing in gongs and integrative energy therapy for multidimensional healing.

  • DJ Lexx

    DJ Lexx

    LEXX mixes house and techno and DJs live cycle and yoga classes for immersive, playful practice.

  • DJ Joe Gizzie

    DJ Joe Gizzie

    Joe Gizzie has 20+ years in entertainment and knows how to read a room and deliver the right energy.

  • Benjamin Sheridan

    Benjamin Sheridan

    Benjamin Sheridan adds live music to league nights with thoughtful, uplifting arrangements.

The Most Fun Yoga Around

But it’s not just about the poses—it’s about the people you’ll meet and the friendships you’ll form. Connect with like-minded individuals, cheer each other on, and share in the collective joy of practicing together.

Policies

Subbing

If you can’t attend a class, contact FCYL (Brett) 24 hours prior to the class: richardson.brett32@gmail.com

Waiver

By signing up, you acknowledge the physical risks of yoga and agree to waive any claims against Yoga with Brett and its instructors. Yoga is not a substitute for medical care; always listen to your body.

Photos & Video

Follow @yogawithbrett and @flowercityyogaleague. All photos and videos taken during FCYL events may be used on social media and websites.

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