This offering includes a visualization technique to invite the mind to rest throughout. The physical sequence moves through warming, then strengthening and stretching to ease tension from areas that can tend to feel “tight”.
This 75 minute experience begins with a 10 minute meditation known to be helpful for the “pitta” dosha in the mind, an Ayurvedic concept that can describe the state of mind/body when we are pushing ourselves (and maybe others) to get things done, to achieve and do more, perhaps to the detriment of our energy and relationships to others and ourselves. The sequence is meant to be engaging and strengthening, ultimately supporting more contentment with the way things are, as they are.
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.
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 to challenging hatha practice that invites you to infuse gratitude into your practice. 75 minutes of hip and chest opening and arm strengthening to practice the art of enhancing and focusing on the beauty in our lives, ourselves and our yoga.
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.