Yoga lessons & Yoga Therapy

Principles of Practice

Yoga is a path, a journey, and a state of being. Considering there are numerous ways to practice and experience yoga,

I teach posture, breathing, and sustainable mental focus using non-dogmatic, plain language to communicate ancient teachings so the benefits of yoga can be felt and understood by anyone who seeks them.

For those interested in what I teach, I mainly use a breath-centered method called hatha vinyasa krama guided by knowledge of the body, ancient yogic wisdom, and inspired by the teachings of TKV Desikachar. Other styles of yoga I incorporate into my sessions are Restorative, Yin, and Chair yoga using props as necessary for comfort and stability.

Your First Private Lesson

Duration: ~75 minutes

Your journey begins with a personalized Assessment of Needs where we'll discuss your health history, current challenges, and goals. I guide you through a gentle practice while assessing your posture, breathing, and range of motion, exchanging feedback as we go along.

From the very first lesson, I want to help you discover more of what's possible - whether that is to resolve an issue, prepare you for group classes, and build your confidence in the wisdom of your body and breath.

What to Bring

What to wear: Comfortable, stretchy clothing that allows you to move freely.
Footwear: We practice barefoot, so you'll be asked to remove your shoes before entering the studio.
Optional: You are welcome to bring your own mat and a closed-top water bottle, but we provide all the props and equipment you'll need.

Follow-up Lessons

About a week after your 1st lesson, your custom yoga sequence will be ready and I will teach you how to do it. It typically takes 2-3 follow-up lessons to feel confident and comfortable practicing your custom sequence at home on your own, which is why I offer a package of 3 lessons. The more consistent you are, the sooner you’ll feel lasting improvement.

Tip: You are welcome to bring a phone or recording device to capture your customized movements, breathing cues, and prop setups for easy reference at home.

BOOK PRIVATE LESSON

Benefits of Private Yoga Lessons

Introduces you to the guiding principles of yoga.
Teaches the use props such as blocks, blankets, cushions, and ties.
Prepares you for participation in group classes, if that is your goal.
Give real-time feedback on the progress of your practice.
Comfort and convenience by providing and arranging everything needed for practice.
Helps you achieve your goals for relief of pain and stiffness, safe and beneficial activity, regulation of mind and emotions, and refine concentration and focus.

Other modalities may also be used to provide support for your body & mind during healing or life change such as:

Mantra and/or sound healing
Mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques
Support for emotional release
Spiritual guidance