A 60 minute therapeutic hatha sequence beginning with a breath visualization intended to clear the mind, followed by a concept to help with presence, acceptance and contentment and a flow that can contribute to greater freedom in the low back and hips.
An offering of movements to provide flexibility where there is chronic tightness and strength where there is often weakness along with techniques for the breath and focus skills for the mind. Practices that cultivate balance can help part of us stay tethered to the consistency of contentment in the face of inevitable change.
A 60 min hatha class that explores warming, strengthening and stretching the shoulders and hips to encourage more "freedom" of the chest, low back and shoulder area. When we feel free in our bodies, we might have more space in our minds. We enhance the physical intention with an energizing breath technique and imagery to clear the path towards freedom in the body, mind and heart.
An opportunity to let go of physical and mental tension. Expect to mindfully move through the body, noticing and releasing tightness and holding. Explore gentle joint warming leading toward a moderate hatha practice focusing on a release of shoulders and hips followed by a refreshing rest.
An exploration of a breath technique designed to calm the mind and relax the body throughout this moderate, therapeutic hatha class. The physical sequence attends to sore and "tight" upper and lower backs. 60 mins of breath awareness with movement can equal the ability to truly rest and relax productively.
A therapeutic practice to support long term hip health by mobilizing the hip joints and strengthening the muscles around the hips. You'll need a chair and a wall nearby.
A 60 minute practice intended to provide nurturing grounding. You’ll be guided to prepare your joints for strengthening and stretching, while moving in postures that stay close to the ground throughout. Explore a calming mudra and breath technique and focus your mind on slow exhales while your body and mind are encouraged to slow down too.
Strengthening the glutes and core helps our body function optimally in so many ways. This 40ish minute practice offers lots of movement and power for these big, important muscles with an added touch of focusing the mind on appreciation of all the pleasure we can experience using our strong bodies including the abundance and beauty of nature and the world around us.
When you need an infusion of strength and resilience, this powerful practice uses the mind to remember past courage. It strengthens arms, core and glutes while reminding you that you’re stronger than you think you are.
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”.