Schedule at a glance, with more details, class descriptions, and workshops below.


Mondays 7pm Yoga Basics 101
Mondays 8pm Yin
Tuesdays 1:30pm Flow
Thursdays 6pm Basic Flow
Thursdays 7:30pm Candlelight Flow
Saturdays 10am Prenatal Yoga
Saturdays 11:30am Basic Flow
Saturdays 1-2pm Flow
Sundays Various Workshops listed below.


This class is for experienced beginners, through advanced students.  Many options are given within the flow of class.  Working with the movements of prana, as inspired by Shiva Rea's style of yoga, including moving through a mandala (circular) practice as a means to explore our range of motion.  Elements of  Anusara alignment and heart-based themes are also part of this practice as we express ourselves through creative movement, and be inspired through music of many genres, as the integration of music with yoga practice is a trademark of Lotus House of Yoga!  Inversions are part of this practice as well, with options and modifications given to those who need them.  Most of the class is heating and solar, ending with a lunar phase in order to help encourage stress reduction and a peacefulness you can take with you through the rest of your day.  Sometimes, the optional use of aromatherapy and essential oils are used in order to help promote relaxation and muscle release.

Basic Flow Yoga
Thursdays @6-7pm This class is great place to start, but a little more active than the Beginning Yoga Class on Monday nights!  This is the class where beginners learn the fundamentals of a yoga practice and begin to integrate it into "flow", and more experienced students can re-visit the foundations of a healthy practice. We'll give you the essential alignment principles you will use in any yoga class you attend, and we'll cover all the standing poses important to opening and strengthening the body, as well as the stretching, relaxation, and breathing practices yoga is famous for.  We'll also teach you to the building blocks of a more flowing Vinyasa style of yoga.  Sometimes, the optional use of aromatherapy and essential oils are used in order to help promote relaxation and muscle release.

Candlelight Prana Flow® Vinyasa Yoga
Thursdays @7:30-8:50pm This class is for experienced beginners, through advanced students.  Many options are given within the flow of class.  Working with the movements of prana, as inspired by Shiva Rea's style of yoga, including moving through a mandala (circular) practice as a means to explore our range of motion.  Elements of  Anusara alignment and heart-based themes are also part of this practice as we express ourselves through creative movement, and be inspired through music of many genres, as the integration of music with yoga practice is a trademark of Lotus House of Yoga!  Music choices in this class are more mellow and relaxing, in order to support the evening practice/ candlelight vibe.  Inversions are part of this practice as well, with options and modifications given to those who need them.  Most of the class is heating and solar, ending with a lunar phase in order to help encourage stress reduction and a peacefulness you can take with you as you transition home, and get ready for an amazing nights sleep!  Sometimes, the optional use of aromatherapy and essential oils are used in order to help promote relaxation and muscle release.

Basic Flow Yoga
Saturdays @11:30-12:30pm This class is great place to start, but a little more active than the Beginning Yoga Class on Monday nights!  This is the class where beginners learn the fundamentals of a yoga practice and begin to integrate it into "flow", and more experienced students can re-visit the foundations and alignment of a healthy practice. We'll give you the essential alignment principles you will use in any yoga class you attend, and we'll cover all the standing poses important to opening and strengthening the body, as well as the stretching, relaxation, and breathing practices yoga is famous for.  We'll also teach you to the building blocks of a more flowing Vinyasa style of yoga.  Sometimes, the optional use of aromatherapy and essential oils are used in order to help promote relaxation and muscle release.


Flow Yoga
Saturdays @1-2pm
This class is for experienced beginners, through advanced students.  Many options are given within the flow of class.  Working with the movements of prana, as inspired by Shiva Rea's style of yoga, including moving through a mandala (circular) practice as a means to explore our range of motion.  Of my weekly offerings, this class has the most elements of  Anusara alignment and heart-based themes are a signature of John Friend's teachings.  We will celebrate the convergence of these two styles of yoga as we express ourselves through creative movement, and become inspired through music of many genres, as the integration of music with yoga practice is a trademark of Lotus House of Yoga!  Inversions are part of this practice as well, with options and modifications given to those who need them.  Most of the class is heating and solar, ending with a lunar phase in order to help encourage stress reduction and a peacefulness you can take with you through the rest of your day.  Sometimes, the optional use of aromatherapy and essential oils are used in order to help promote relaxation and muscle release.


"OmMama" Prenatal Prana Flow® Yoga
Saturdays @10-11:15am

Carole is the only certified Prana Flow® Yoga certified yoga teacher in Nebraska, and Lotus House of Yoga is the only place you can find this unique style of yoga created by Shiva Rea.  This class is designed for the expectant mother, and her changing body. We not only experience yoga flow and movement in this class, set to inspiring music, we also build relationships and connections with other expecting mothers in the Omaha area. Support and education are built into this yoga class, in order that you may have the most optimal pregnancy and birth experience possible.  The class will focus on releasing the low back, hips, shoulders, and sciatic area.  We will explore different positions, breathing and coping techniques for labor.  All levels are welcome, as we go on the journey to motherhood together.









Mommy & Me Yoga: Babies & Toddlers
October 30th at 10:30-11:15am
Mothers with babies ages 5 weeks to one-year old with enjoy this class as we explore movement, breath, and relaxation with our children.  A sense of community with other Omaha area mothers is fostered, as we all share the gifts and challenges of motherhood.  Bring a blanket for your child, and get ready to have FUN while you get fit! 



Mommy & Toddler Yoga: OmMama & OmToddler
October 30th at 10:30-11:15am
Yoga and toddlers are the perfect combination! In this energetic and fun class we will enjoy yoga, as we bark like Downward Dogs and hiss like Cobras! We will also explore movement, dance, games, breath, and relaxation with our children. A sense of community with other mothers is fostered, as we all share the gifts and challenges of motherhood. Many mothers from our Prenatal class continue on with this class, as their children grow, keeping in touch with the friends they made when they were pregnant.  Mothers with children ages 18 months to four years old would be perfect for this class.


Family Yoga:
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Family yoga is a fantastic way to introduce your family to the benefits of yoga.  We will explore yoga through the eyes of a child, through music, dance, stories, and games.  We will practice many traditional yoga postures, as we stretch and move our bodies.  Parents will learn yoga poses they can do at home with their children.  Siblings, and Dads are welcome!  Grandparents too! 

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Yoga as Medicine | Focus on Spine | Teacher Training

November 20th 3-6pm

Please join Carole Westerman, E-RYT500 for this Teacher Training experience designed for those already teaching yoga, and/or enrolled in a teacher training program. (Open to students wanting a deeper understanding of the practices as well, knowing that the training will include theory & teaching practicum.)

Come learn the basic anatomy of the spine + pelvis, healthy spinal curves, pelvic tilt, and common issues seen in the yoga room. We will explore practices and modifications for those suffering from back issues, as well as how to work with clients in a private one-on-one setting, focusing on their particular needs.

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Asana Embodiment + Assists | Teacher Training and Open to Interested Practicioners

December 2nd-4th

Friday 6-9pm +Saturday 11:30am-5pm | Asana Embodiment.
We will experience our bodies in 12 key asanas. Please bring a camera or phone with camera, as part of the experience will be to take "before" pictures of yourself in the key asanas. We will then begin to discuss the energy lines, key actions, and alignment of these essential poses, and several other essential vinyasa poses, and explore how we embody our energy both on and off the mat. The "after" pictures will be taken at a later workshop, and this journey will serve as a learning tool for seeing how our asanas and practice grow as we grow.

Sunday 10am-5pm | Assists + Modifications + Props for Essential Vinyasa Asanas.
In this portion of the workshop, which can be taken separately, we will continue our discussion of alignment and integration of asanas. We will then take this to the next level by learning hands-on assists and modifications. We will also explore prop usage and how they can help to make the asanas accessible to all students, as well as make some asanas more challenging for the intermediate student.

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Restorative Yoga Class | Recharge | Renew | Heal

December 10th at 3-4:15pm

In this relaxing and rejuvenating class, we will melt into various poses using 100% support. With the use of bolsters, blankets and eye pillows we will feel like we are in a healing cocoon of energy! Bathing in our breath, and floating on the vibes of gentle and soothing ambient music, we will heal our bodies and boost our immune systems.

This is the class you've been waiting for if you:

~ just want to chillax
~ are an athlete needing to stretch and/or recover from training
~ feel stressed or burned-out
~ are recovering from an injury or chronic illness
~ you want to feel like you had a massage, for a fraction of the cost

Please remember to sign-up early, as we only have a total of 7 spots for this workshop, in order to ensure lots of TLC for each of you!

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The Art of Class Theming | Teacher's Playground | Teacher Training

January 14th & 15th

Saturday 11:30am-6pm | Creating Meaningful Themes + Classes
Sunday 10am-5:30pm | Favorite Assists | Practice Teaching and Constructive Kula Feedback


We will spend Saturday exploring the variety of ways to theme and create a yoga class, from the aspects of ; "Peak Pose" , "Heart Centered", "Bhava", and much more. Including elements of sequencing, cueing, alignment, mat arrangement, music selection, and more. "Om~work" assignment will be to create a class to teach the group the next day.

Sunday we will each share our "favorite" or "go-to" assist with the group, in the spirit of sharing and learning from each other. We will each lead the group in the class we created the day before, and then discuss each teacher's offering, in a positive and constructive way, so that we may all learn and grow as teachers on the path of Yoga.


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Classes offered at many Omaha area schools and businesses:

Kids & Teens Yoga: Kids and teen yoga offered in Omaha area schools, including Montclair Elementary, Kopecky Montessori.  Kids Yoga also available for Girl Scout & Boy Scout troops, as well as sports groups and birthday parties.