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.
How we breathe affects how we think and feel. Yoga is a system that unites certain styles of movement that can support inhalations and other movements that are helpful during an exhale. Expect a rhythmic, slow hatha flow with lots of attention to the breath to encourage present-centered thinking and relaxation in action.
A hatha practice that offers invitations for challenge with the purpose of creating opportunities to learn to soften in the midst of strong experiences. Consider “softening" as relaxing a clenched jaw and residual tension as well as letting go of harsh judgments and over-control of self and others. Note: Challenge does not mean pushing beyond your appropriate edge.
A practice that offers challenges with the purpose of creating opportunities to learn to soften in the midst of strong experiences. To me, "softening" refers...