A moderate practice that includes a toolbox of techniques that you can use to soothe a worried mind and nervous body.
This slow flow hatha class begins with a breath technique to ignite the symbolic heart space. The physical practice is structured to "open" the front of the body and strengthen the back of the body and it closes with relaxation and meditation intended to help us stay connected to love, gratitude, compassion and the other expansive qualities of our hearts.
Yoga views the human being as being multi-dimensional, and when we practice, we not only tend to the physical body, but our internal life force and or minds so we can reconnect with our true nature. This is a moderate class designed to strengthen the physical areas that will help to "balance" many bodies, along with a harmonizing practice for the pranic (energetic) body.
A Therapeutic Practice to support us as we learn to digest our life experiences skillfully; to take the lessons we need and release what doesn't serve us. Expect a moderate practice to open the front line of the body.
A moderate hatha practice that connects you with your core muscles to stabilize your pelvis so you are supported as you move freely. The structure we're creating for our body inspires me to think of establishing some structure when we wake up in the form of intention setting.
A moderate to challenging practice that invites the mind to focus on the sacred mantra OM and the visualization of "implanting" it into the heart. Placing a mantra into our practices is intended to help us embody the meanings of sacred mantras. "OM" helps us connect to the expansive part of us that is connected to everything.
A moderate hatha practice that encourages expansion across the physical chest and an intention to cultivate a receptive open heart through movement and a specific breath technique. We can create space at the front line of the body by strengthening the muscles of the back body which invites you to consider nourishing your strong back (or strong, healthy boundaries)
Start the day by stepping into who you want to be, rather than reactivity. Connect to your body, breath and heartfelt intentions with this moderate to challenging class designed to wake you up with purpose and presence.
A hatha practice with additional focus on stretching and strengthening the feet and muscles of the legs. Expect to experience how calming and empowering it can be to really "feel your feet on the ground" and learn to establish a firm foundation on and off the mat.
A balanced, sometimes challenging practice that leads you through the yogic map of a human being. Learn how working with the body, breath and mind can invite you to experience the deeper part of you that is always OK.
A moderate hatha practice that offers three simple, but powerful techniques using the breath and the mind to cultivate an inner resource of safety. Intended to be a useful practice to meet a worried mind.
A more mellow and slow (still strong at times) practice that keeps you closer to the ground throughout. Featuring skills to experience the fullness of the present moment, including a centering breath visualization and an invitation to focus on what's going right. Perfect for re-energizing when feeling tired or starting your day with a gentler, inspiring awakening.
A moderate hatha practice that includes deliberate cueing to encourage the mind to be tethered to what is right here, right now. It is presence that keeps our physical practice calm while strong and opens the door to states of deeper wellbeing and tranquility.
One of the underpinnings of yoga is the potential to cultivate a sense of fulfillment and wellbeing in the present moment. This kind of contentment is the practice of wanting of what we already have. Explore this concept while moving through a slow, balancing flow focused on strengthening areas of our physical bodies that can tend to be weak and stretching areas that can be habitually tight.
This class includes a breath technique and movements intended to lighten a lower mood and reconnect us with the place within that is always at peace.