Tantra, Hatha, and Vinyasa

Restorative

Prenatal

Yoga for Athletes

Yoga for Youth

Ayurveda Basics

Find out what your yoga and spiritual practice might be missing with this introduction to the study of Ayurveda - the sister science to yoga.  Ayur = Life, Veda = Knowledge. Learn ways to amp up your daily routine, incorporate healing foods into your diet and nurture your soul with simple Ayurvedic techniques. We will explore our individual constitutions, identify our unique dosha makeup and learn Ayurvedic tools to achieve lifelong health and wellness.  

Restorative Yoga Basics

A practice of restorative yoga strips away all the distractions of our lives, fully supports our body so we no longer have the ambition to move or the curiosity for external distractions and puts us into a state of deep relaxation. Just as the sculptor reveals beauty by removing what conceals it, restorative yoga can help reveal what it is like to rest in the beauty of your true self. As the word suggests, a true restorative practice should include the following attributes: rest, safety, quiet, stillness, calm and support. In this module, we examine the fundamental theory behind restorative yoga including the measurable health benefits such as the effect on blood sugar & blood pressure, weightloss, better sleep, reduced fatigue and increased quality of life. 

Working with Bandha

Bandha has several different translations such as block, restrain or lock. Alternatively some have translated it as bond, connect or unite. So how is Bandha relevant to our asana practice? Imagine floating through your yoga practice with a greater sense of ease (Sukha). We will review the basics of Bandha and its ability to convert the body to energy, discuss why the yogic texts share so little about the topic and leave with a deeper understanding of how a bandha practice can help us shift energy. We will discover the physical, spiritual and energetic elements of working with Bandha. This module will leave you with a powerful tool that allows you to reach a deeper connection to your individual soul (jiva atman) and unlock the potential of your spirit.

Beginning Meditators Series

Learn all about the benefits of meditation and key preparatory techniques ideal for beginning meditators. Each class we will build on the one previous by increasing our length of time spent in meditation. This series is an instructor led meditation class and there will be specific instructions for getting into and out of meditation. Ideally this is a 5-6wk weekly class series

Understanding the Winds of Prana

The Prana Vayus are the winds of Prana and operate on a much more subtle energetic level. Prana is the air element in the body and has the ability to move and push other elements in the body out of balance. It is important to cultivate awareness of the different prana vayus to keep the body at optimal health and vitality. This series incorporates the 5 prana vayus into asana practice and delineates the effect on the mind, physical body and energy body. 

Incorporating the Yamas and Niyamas into your practice

“Guidelines, Ethical Disciplines, Restraints and Observances, Rare Gems of Wisdom that give direction to a well-lived and joyful life” Deborah Adele

This module incorporates the 10 fundamental guidelines for living whole heartedly into asana practice.  These age old, simple yet masterful observances serve as a way to skillfully navigate a pure and meaningful life.  Allow the wisdom of the yamas and niyamas to help you refine your perception, find your unwavering courage and become master of your actions so you can live a life full of meaning and purpose.

Yoga for Athletes

I have developed customized yoga classes/workshops for Athletes in the following disciplines:

• Dance

• Downhill Skiing

Yoga classes/workshops for other athletic disciplines can be designed upon request

Yoga and Nutrition for Teens

• Yoga: In working with teens, I have consistently heard feedback that they feel so rested and calm following my yoga sequences.  It became clear to me how badly teens need more rest and stillness.  Today's youth are overscheduled and have many pressures on them.  I explore many yoga techniques like restorative yoga, yoga nidra and meditation to counteract the effects of over-activity and stress in young people.

• Nutrition: I offer loving and realistic nutritional considerations for the developing teenage body and mind.  In the spirit of "Food is Medicine" Yoga uses whole foods so that the mind can be more clear, sharp and stable and the body can be free from aches and pains preserving flexibility and mobility.  I share simple tips for making wise choices that will nourish the body and fuel the entire being so that teens can perform at the physical peak as well as their full mental capability.  My suggestions are realistic and flexible with an understanding that teens need the ability to explore and