Yoga at the Co-op: Yoga, Reiki & Sound Healing

THU. 7/9
Yoga, Reiki and Sound Healing
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Hosted by The Traveling Yoga Company
Register Here: https://forms.gle/pq59Zv9C9Zn2DXhJ7 
 

On the Deck at
River Valley Co-op Northampton
330 N. King St, Northampton, MA 01060

Relax, Restore and Rejuvenate.

Join us to experience the power of restorative yoga and reiki. You will enjoy restful poses designed to promote deep relaxation of the body, mind, and spirit. All attendees will have the opportunity to experience reiki (a Japanese form of energy healing that helps relieve stress and promotes well-being) while in the poses. As you relax, you will enjoy sound healing and beautiful live music performed by local musician Tommy Mac. 

Mats will be provided. No prior yoga experience is necessary. Registration required.

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS

Kathleen McCarthy

Kathleen earned her 200-hour certification for yoga and SEL (social emotional learning) Wellness through Breathe for Change, a 200-hour certification from Sacred Roots Healing in Easthampton, and has certifications in Restorative Yoga, Cosmic Kids yoga, Yin Yoga, Chair Yoga and Sound Healing. Kathy is currently pursuing a 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training Certification. She started the Crisscross Applesauce Yoga Club at Belcher Elementary School in Chicopee where she has worked as a school nurse for the past 20 years and has offered yoga class weekly for her teachers. She also offers weekly classes at her studio “The Traveling Yoga Company” 2 East St. in Southampton. Kathy is a registered nurse with over 40 years of experience working with children and families. She also volunteered her time for many years as a Girl Scout leader teaching her troop the importance of community and giving back. 

In the second half of her life, Kathleen is fully committed to the yogic lifestyle of physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. She is an enthusiastic, lifelong learner who enjoys teaching and sharing her love of yoga with others. Kathy loves working with children and is dedicated to empowering women to take the time for self-care. She is also a Usui-trained Reiki Master. She is always creating and enjoys art in all forms. You can often find her painting, gardening, enjoying music and nature. This July of 2026, she is excited to be moving into retirement from nursing into full time yoga!
 

Tommy Mac

Tommy “Mac” McCarthy is a local musician who has played lead guitar, bass guitar, and vocals for over 50 years in venues across New England and beyond. He currently plays bass guitar with The Buddy McEarns Band and leads Mac’s Slowhand Band performing the music of Eric Clapton and Cream. Previously he played music with The Proof, Tuff Enough, Arabus and Bratt. He has also played along with many other talented Pioneer Valley musicians including Eric Phelps Music, Roger Salloom, the late Charles Neville, BJ Korona, Wildcat O’Halloran, Lisa Martin, and Eva Capelli and many others filling in on guitar, bass, and vocals.

In The Traveling Yoga Company, Tommy has moved from rock and blues to performing beautiful relaxing music using crystal singing bowls, acoustic and sitar guitar, chimes and a variety of percussion instruments.
  

Learn more about The Traveling Yoga Company and follow them on social media!

• Website: https://www.travelingyogacompany.com/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/105737155511114/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetravelingyogacompany/