Enrich your practice and teaching with enjoyable and logical Pranayama exercises. Guided by Patanjali's sutras, this workshop playfully explores a set of accessible and practical breathing exercises that develop sensitivity to the nuances of inhalation, exhalation, and basic retention. These simple exercises can be taught as an introduction to Pranayama for beginner yoga students, and even seasoned yoga practitioners are often surprised by the effectiveness of this approach. Get ready to fall in love with your breath!
This experiential class introduces simple exercises that explain the movements of the hips and pelvis, enhance your understanding of their role in body strength, and clarify how to cultivate useful mobility. These movements will work wonderfully in yoga classes as smaller components to bigger poses.
This asana practice re-frames your orientation to help you SEE how you can make choices to uplift and support ALL people, especially those who have been marginalized. Practice in a way to see yourself as a part of a collective and to honor the indigenous roots of the tradition that has given us all so much.
It's been over a year since many of us closed our doors due to COVID-19 and wondered, "will yoga studios ever rise again?", and we aren't alone. Simply Google "death of boutique fitness" and you'll find tons of articles predicting an end to physical yoga spaces. Yet here we are. If you feel overwhelmed and a bit worn out, that's normal—but it doesn't have to be permanent! Learn five keys to building a sustainable studio post-pandemic and how this contributes to a sustainable lifestyle.
Robin Downes, former entertainment journalist, and award-winning producer discusses her role as the primary caregiver for her father and creating Yoga Flava: The Silva Lining, which helped saved her dad's life.
Compassionate cueing explores how intention and empathy help create safe and inclusive spaces. Cueing is a key tool for yoga teaching and can be broken down into different components and perspectives. This workshop helps participants develop an understanding of how compassion can show up in teaching and practice.