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check out my class scheduleWhen I was pregnant with my son, my daily yoga and seated meditation practice changed dramatically. I allowed my practice to become increasingly informed by preparing my body and mind for birth, with sound and movement becoming important elements. I researched what was appropriate, in both books and media, as well as my own body. … Continue reading Simple Prenatal Yoga Sequence for Home Practice
It's a mellow day, gray overhead in an Oakland sky, where I am visiting to attend an incredibly rich and deep 5-day yoga training on the pelvic floor. For many, another typical day, but for the greater Iyengar yoga community, a heartfelt day of parting to the venerable Mr. BKS Iyengar. Although I never got … Continue reading Farewell, BKS Iyengar, with Gratitude
As a favor to my students who attend class with me regularly, here is that list I promised! Please continue to come practice, and enjoy these wonderful teachers while I am traveling and teaching elsewhere this summer. Monday June 16 Level 2 10:30-12 SUPRITI Wed June 18 Level 1 9:30-11 ZOREH Thurs June 19 Prenatal … Continue reading Summer Schedule
Most yoga students know alignment is important, but what IS “good alignment,” and how can you use this awareness to get the most out of your practice? In this fun, experiential afternoon workshop, we will explore what is “neutral:” the archetype of key asanas (poses), through the lens of their functional anatomical architecture as well … Continue reading Deepening Alignment: Yoga Workshop with Avery Kalapa in West Virginia!
In preparing for my upcoming workshop, "Yoga and the Pelvic Floor: Anatomy, Asana, and Energetics," I am once again in a place of digging deeper, and becoming amazed at our incredible, vital, tender, strong pelvic floors... how without certain care, our bodies do become problematic in numerous ways as a result of collapse, aging, repetitive … Continue reading Six Things I Love About the Pelvic Floor.
Prenatal Yoga is one of the most effective, safe, and enjoyable ways to increase comfort during pregnancy and prepare for an empowered birth. Partner Yoga offers a uniquely nurturing way to experience deeper awareness, strength, stability, and release. These two practices combine gracefully and can help to ease discomfort during pregnancy and prepare both mom and … Continue reading Benefits of Prenatal Partner Yoga and a Special Opportunity to Explore It!
In preparation for my upcoming workshop, "Body-Mind Detox with Restorative Yoga," I am having a fun time exploring how to make some of the more traditional cleansing poses, such as marichayasana II, (pictured below) accessible to folks who don't have the hip organization that would allow these deep forward bends and twists, which utilize tonifying pressure to release the … Continue reading Koshas, Pratyahara, and Restorative Yoga for Detoxicification
presence -- humility -- power -- focus --rejuvenation -- pleasureful release! Located in Nob Hill, Albuquerque NM January Special: Bring a friend new to the class for FREE!
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Join me for 2 special mini-workshops at Self Serve Sexuality Resource Center! Wed Oct 30, 2013: YOGA FOR HOT SEX Wed Nov 13, 2013: RELAXATION FOR PLEASURE & ORGASM Both classes are 7:30-9pm at the Self Serve Store in Nob Hill, Albuquerque. Preregister HERE or call 505-265-5815. Yoga practice can create access to your ability to feel what is happening … Continue reading Yoga for Hot Sex // Relaxation for Pleasure and Orgasm
