Valerie Griffiths offers yoga sessions for both groups and individuals. Classes are based in both her private yoga studio, the Breathing Barn, in Portsmouth, R.I. and also Newport Power Yoga in Newport, R.I. She welcomes all levels of students to her classes and can customize her sessions as needed. Valerie specializes in Vinyasa Yoga which emphasizes breathing techniques and meditation to improve physical and mental well-being.
Valerie also offers yoga and meditation retreats several times per year. Learn More
This session presents an extraordinary opportunity to embark on a sacred journey of self-discovery. Guided by my dedication as your facilitator, I am committed to creating a safe and transformative space tailored for your personal growth. Each session is unique inviting you to bring forth nothing more than an open heart and an expansive mind.
This session presents an extraordinary opportunity to embark on a sacred journey of self-discovery. Guided by my dedication as your facilitator, I am committed to creating a safe and transformative space tailored for your personal growth. Each session is unique inviting you to bring forth nothing more than an open heart and an expansive mind.
Join us for a virtual gathering where we'll share the enchanting details of our upcoming yoga retreat in September 2024!
This guided, detailed sleep meditation will allow your mind and body to slip in a deep state of relaxation. Receive deep rest and restoration during this healing practice followed by 30 minutes of therapeutic sounds of the gong and crystal bowls.
Join instructors Meg, Val, and Jess for a deeply restorative one-day yoga retreat on the serene grounds of Mt. Hope Farm in charming Bristol, RI. You will leave the retreat feeling rested in the remembrance of your truth.
We invite you to join us for an evening retreat, gathered at the fireside, under the light of this upcoming auspicious full moon, while sharing some of our earth's most precious heart healing gifts: Ceremonial Cacao & the sacred Gong.
Head to the farm the 3rd Sunday of every month to enjoy an all-levels yoga class in the cozy barn at Mount Hope Farm in Bristol, RI.
Head to the farm the 3rd Sunday of every month to enjoy an all-levels yoga class in the cozy barn at Mount Hope Farm in Bristol, RI.
A guided 45-minute detailed sleep meditation that will allow your mind and body to slip in a deep state of relaxation. Receive deep rest and restoration in this extremely healing practice followed by 30 minutes of therapeutic sounds of the gong. Each experience is unique.
Head to the farm the 3rd Sunday of every month to enjoy an all-levels yoga class in the cozy barn at Mount Hope Farm in Bristol, RI.
A guided 45-minute detailed sleep meditation that will allow your mind and body to slip in a deep state of relaxation. Receive deep rest and restoration in this extremely healing practice followed by 30 minutes of therapeutic sounds of the gong. Each experience is unique.
Head to the farm the 3rd Sunday of every month to enjoy an all-levels yoga class in the cozy barn at Mount Hope Farm in Bristol, RI.
A guided 45-minute detailed sleep meditation that will allow your mind and body to slip in a deep state of relaxation. Receive deep rest and restoration in this extremely healing practice followed by 30 minutes of therapeutic sounds of the gong. Each experience is unique.
A guided 45-minute detailed sleep meditation that will allow your mind and body to slip in a deep state of relaxation. Receive deep rest and restoration in this extremely healing practice followed by 30 minutes of therapeutic sounds of the gong. Each experience is unique.
I’m hosting two classes to help raise needed funds to give the Portsmouth High School class of 2022 the post-prom party they deserve! Both classes are designed for all levels. Class 1: 9:00 am - 10:00 am & Class 2: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. Suggested Donation: $20
Sip a warm mug of pure ceremonial cacao and relax on cushions during this guided inner journey as the vibrations of a healing gong bath wash over you.
A guided 45-minute detailed sleep meditation that will allow your mind and body to slip in a deep state of relaxation. Receive deep rest and restoration in this extremely healing practice followed by 30 minutes of therapeutic sounds of the gong. Each experience is unique.
A guided 45-minute detailed sleep meditation that will allow your mind and body to slip in a deep state of relaxation. Receive deep rest and restoration in this extremely healing practice followed by 30 minutes of therapeutic sounds of the gong. Each experience is unique.
On the second Sunday of each month, we gather for yoga, meditation, contemplation, and discussion. I will lead a vinyasa yoga class plus a meditation that is both guided and seated. It’s followed by time to reflect on the session and share. We will support each other through our unique energy and offerings. The practice is for all levels. Come with a willing heart and an open mind.
A guided 45-minute detailed sleep meditation that will allow your mind and body to slip in a deep state of relaxation. Receive deep rest and restoration in this extremely healing practice followed by 30 minutes of therapeutic sounds of the gong. Each experience is unique.
On the second Sunday of each month, we will gather from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, for yoga, meditation, contemplation, and discussion. I will lead a vinyasa yoga class plus a meditation that is both guided and seated. It will be followed by time to reflect and share on the session.
A guided 45-minute detailed sleep meditation that will allow your mind and body to slip in a deep state of relaxation. Receive deep rest and restoration in this extremely healing practice followed by 30 minutes of therapeutic sounds of the gong. Each experience is unique.
On the second Sunday of each month, we will gather from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, for yoga, meditation, contemplation, and discussion. I will lead a vinyasa yoga class plus a meditation that is both guided and seated. It will be followed by time to reflect and share on the session.
A guided 45-minute detailed sleep meditation that will allow your mind and body to slip in a deep state of relaxation. Receive deep rest and restoration in this extremely healing practice followed by 30 minutes of therapeutic sounds of the gong. Each experience is unique.
Wake up and recalibrate on this transformational retreat in one of the world’s Blue Zones. Blue Spirit is located in Nosara, Costa Rica, a world-class surf destination where the ocean meets the jungle. Bring your partner, family, or travel on your own and gain life-long friendships. Absorb a balance of personal retreat time & connection within a like-minded community.
Valerie Griffiths and Francisco Pais are pleased to offer an experiential yoga retreat in the beautiful country of Portugal. Receive deep nourishment in a place set in nature that has a magical energy that will help you rejuvenate and will create a renewed vitality for your life. You will feel the raw power of the ocean, hike beautiful cliffs, and immerse yourself in the charming Portuguese culture and delicious cuisine! Spend time with wonderful people and celebrate your body, mind and soul. We can’t wait to share this journey with you, hold space for you and help you raise your vibration to experience greater personal power, clarity, peace, love, and joy.
Wake up and recalibrate on this transformational retreat in one of the world’s Blue Zones. Blue Spirit is located in Nosara, Costa Rica, a world-class surf destination where the ocean meets the jungle. Bring your partner, family, or travel on your own and gain life-long friendships. Absorb a balance of personal retreat time & connection within a like-minded community.
Sun, Nov 10 | Newport RI | Private Residence | 10:30am-2:00pm
Sunday we'll begin the day with a mindful vinyasa flow and meditation led by Valerie Griffiths, and conclude the weekend with a seasonal plant-based brunch spread!
10:30 - 11:30 am Yoga and Meditation at the Breathing Barn
12:00 - 2:00 pm Celebration Brunch prepared by Chef Lauren
Breakfast Sunday, November 10
Seasonal Vegetable Frittata
Root Vegetable Hash + Avocado Toast Sweet Potato Protein Pancakes with Ginger Butter Fresh FruitPlatter, Granola, Yogurt
Enjoy conversation and community all weekend long as we connect over conscious plant-based vegan cuisine, with local and sustainable ingredients, and raise our vibrations through mindfulness, love, and gratitude.
We all interact with the energetic vibrations all around us - including the food we choose. Learn why living a high-vibe plant-based life is important for spiritual growth + wellbeing in this local weekend retreat with Chef Lauren D'Agostino, featuring yoga and mindfulness with Valerie Griffiths.
Lauren D’Agostino is a private plant-based chef, intuitive cooking coach, and speaker sharing simple strategies for fast + flavorful plant-based cooking. She teaches clients her signature intuitive cooking methods to encourage and support cooks of any level in the first few steps of their transition to a plant-based diet. Inspired by her work as a professional vegan chef, the global consciousness shift, and her own transition into living a plant-based life, she is guiding others to create lasting habits by incorporating more plants, both on and off the plate.
She believes that everyone could benefit from eating and using more plants and works with her clients to teach them new strategies for plant-based meal preparation and healthcare. She shares her meal prep tips and cooking style with others in fun and engaging classes, workshops, and private instruction in home kitchens in New England. She is also a doTERRA Wellness Advocate sharing the power and flavor of pure essential oils.
She is a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, the Isenberg School of Business at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and the Patisserie & Baking Program at Le Cordon Bleu. She is the former Chef de Cuisine at Plantz Cafe in Dracut, MA.
RSVP - SATURDAY - $120: This ticket includes access to all events on Saturday.
RSVP - SUNDAY - $40: This ticket includes access to both Sunday events.
RSVP - SAT + SUN - $150 : This ticket includes access to all events Saturday, and yoga and celebration brunch on Sunday.
VIP - ALL ACCESS PASS (FRI +SAT + SUN) - $200: This ticket includes access to all events Saturday and Sunday, plus a seat at a Vegan Chef Dinner being held on Friday evening at a private residence. Details to follow.
Sat, Nov 09 | Newport RI | Private Residence | 9:30am-8:00pm
$120.00
We all interact with the energetic vibrations all around us - including the food we choose. Learn why living a high-vibe plant-based life is important for spiritual growth + wellbeing in this local weekend retreat with Chef Lauren D'Agostino, featuring yoga and mindfulness with Valerie Griffiths.
Food is so much more than sustenance or satisfaction - it can either build us up or tear us down on an energetic level, with each meal we choose to enjoy. Conscious plant-based living does not need to be difficult, tasteless, or boring. Embracing a vegan diet can feel a little daunting at first, but after a few simple tweaks to your routine, you'll be cooking from a place of intuitive creativity to satisfy every craving.
Lunch Saturday November 9
Vegan Cooking Class
butternut squash soup autumn superfood salad
Dinner Saturday November 9
Vegan Cooking Class
kale caesar salad with coconut bacon
chickpea and broccoli macaroni and cheese
sweet potato brownies with raspberry sauce and coconut whipped cream
Join Chef Lauren D'Agostino in the kitchen and learn more about creating mindful meals and unleashing your creativity through intuitive cooking. Enjoy a plant-based lunch cooking class focused on preparing simple seasonal soups and superfood salads, with Lauren's signature framework for building satisfying flavor. For dinner, try your hand at creating a warming curry bowl with seasonal vegetables, assorted grains and vegan proteins, topped with your choice of homemade curry sauce.
These two classes will teach you everything you need to know about crafting simple and intuitive recipes this winter season for maximum vitality, joy, and wellbeing. You'll also sample some homemade vegan cheese and Chef Lauren's favorite whole-food plant-based sweets.
Saturday we'll settle in to this mindful weekend with a grounding vinyasa flow and meditation led by Valerie Griffiths. Create space, both physically and mentally, to receive the abundance of plant-based food and information Chef Lauren has to share.
9:30 - 11:00 am Yoga and Meditation at the Breathing Barn
11:00 - 1:30 pm Plant-Based Cooking Class: Autumn Soup and Superfood Salad
2:00 - 3:00 pm Active Meditation Walk (Weather Permitting)
4:00 - 5:00 pm Essential Oils for Holistic Wellbeing
5:30 - 8:00 pm Plant-Based Cooking Class: Create a Curry Bowl
Sunday we'll begin the day with a mindful vinyasa flow and meditation led by Valerie Griffiths, and conclude the weekend with a seasonal plant-based brunch spread! See details HERE
RSVP - SATURDAY - $120: This ticket includes access to all events on Saturday.
RSVP - SUNDAY - $40: This ticket includes access to both Sunday events.
RSVP - SAT + SUN - $150 : This ticket includes access to all events Saturday, and yoga and celebration brunch on Sunday.
VIP - ALL ACCESS PASS (FRI +SAT + SUN) - $200: This ticket includes access to all events Saturday and Sunday, plus a seat at a Vegan Chef Dinner being held on Friday evening at a private residence. Details to follow.
Fri, Nov 08 | Private Residence | 4:00 PM – 09:00 PM
Price $70 - RSVP HERE
Guests will enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres before gathering in the kitchen to interact with Chef Lauren D’Agostino as she prepares a three course plated meal. Guests will then be seated to enjoy a seasonal feast and conscious conversation about plant-based living, and so much more!
Cocktail Hour
Vegan crab cakes with remoulade lentil meatball with pesto mushroom tartlet
Vegan cheese board
Seated Dinner
Local Fall Salad
baby spinach, shredded beets, pickled red onion, vegan goat cheese, candied pecans, dijon vinaigrette
Lion’s Mane Mushroom Steaks
cauliflower mornay, sweet potato gratin, roasted brussels, crispy onions, bourbon reduction
Carrot Cake
candied walnuts, golden raisins, chai spiced frosting
Lauren D’Agostino is a private plant-based chef, intuitive cooking coach, and speaker sharing simple strategies for fast + flavorful plant-based cooking. She teaches clients her signature intuitive cooking methods to encourage and support cooks of any level in the first few steps of their transition to a plant-based diet. Inspired by her work as a professional vegan chef, the global consciousness shift, and her own transition into living a plant-based life, she is guiding others to create lasting habits by incorporating more plants, both on and off the plate.
She believes that everyone could benefit from eating and using more plants and works with her clients to teach them new strategies for plant-based meal preparation and healthcare. She shares her meal prep tips and cooking style with others in fun and engaging classes, workshops, and private instruction in home kitchens in New England. She is also a doTERRA Wellness Advocate sharing the power and flavor of pure essential oils.
She is a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, the Isenberg School of Business at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and the Patisserie & Baking Program at Le Cordon Bleu. She is the former Chef de Cuisine at Plantz Cafe in Dracut, MA.
This private plant based dinner kicks off a weekend long series surrounding conscious plant-based living, mindful eating, as well as incorporating yoga and mediation practices Into your daily routine.
RSVP - SATURDAY - $120: This ticket includes access to all events on Saturday.
RSVP - SUNDAY - $40: This ticket includes access to both Sunday events.
RSVP - SAT + SUN - $150 : This ticket includes access to all events Saturday, and yoga and celebration brunch on Sunday.
VIP - ALL ACCESS PASS (FRI +SAT + SUN) - $200: This ticket includes access to all events Saturday and Sunday, plus a seat at a Vegan Chef Dinner being held on Friday evening at a private residence. Details to follow.
