Class Library
Full Body Gentle Stretch – Mantras – Meditation
Gentle Forward Bends – Stillness – Goddess Bijas: We start standing and make our way to the floor with various forward bends, practice a channel cleansing pranayama, goddess bijas (Om, Aim, Hreem, Shreem) and silent meditation. A blissful and calming practice.
Authentic Flow – Accessing Innate Joy
Through free movement and structured flows we call on our deep resources of the full heart’s consent, a total YES to what’s happening, and our own inner motivations to access the joy that is within.
Authentic Flow – Shake, Meditate, Resonate
This practice begins with 15 minutes of vigorous but basic movement to clear energy then moves into a contemplative practice including pranayama, mantra, and blissfully silent meditation.
Authentic Flow – Back Of The Heart
Cultivate awareness and sensation in the muscles between the scapula and spine, as well as the energetic space of the back door of the heart, through free movement, sun salutations, and side planks. Empower yourself and listen to the inner teacher.
Authentic Flow – Alignment for Energetic Activation
We will use alignment cues not for physical correctness, or safety or aesthetics, but instead to generate and connect to lines of energy in the body.
Gentle Forward Bends
In this gentle class use forward bends to open into relaxation and feel energy move through your body freely and spontaneously. Integrate with free movement.
Authentic Flow – Mental Discipline Vs. Embodiment
After invoking Kālī’s bīja mantras to offer strength, energy, and sweetness, we go into an exploration and experimental practice contrasting ignoring the mind and sticking with a pose no matter what with complete freedom and embodying the deepest impulse we can get in touch with. Both practices are essential for the path.
Mental Discipline Vs. Embodiment
As I have been moving into what feels like a more embodied yoga and asana practice, I have been equally contemplating the value that my previous alignment focused practice has given me. For years, probably 2 decades, I practiced in such a way that I committed to...
Authentic Flow – Sternum Access Point
Use this authentic flow practice to develop deep listening and use your sternum (with brief anatomy lesson) as an access point to your inner experience.