Everyone is unique and general classes may not address what we specifically need due to our physical condition, mental and emotional needs, and age group. Traditionally yoga was taught one on one. Private sessions are tailored to meet each individual's specific needs and goals, offering many techniques for a safe and in-depth yoga practice. It allows time for detailed instruction, modifications, adjustments, and inquiry. Classically, yoga is approached differently through the stages of our life.
Sessions may focus in the Vinyasa Krama system, Pranayama, Meditation, Yoga Nidra and Lifestyle practices. One may also have sessions focused on specific areas.
Learn:
- the foundational ujjayi breath and how it is specifically used during vinyasa and pranayama practice
- grounding and experience being in our bodies
- Slow yogasana synchronized with the conscious breath
- basic alignment and modifications as it applies to the individual
- the 12 kramas (sequences) with prep and follow up vinyasas and how to intelligently combine vinyasas from each or a few kramas
- to experience how our breath facilitates the anatomical structuring of our postures
- how effort transitions into effortlessness and more grace and ease in our movements and breath
- subtle yogic elements - bandha, mudra, nada
- morning kriyas (cleansing) - kapalabhati and agnisara dhauti
- pranayama - conscious (breathing/pranic) practices (including mantra pranayama, cleansing nadi-soli lunar practices, agni balancing, cooling breaths)
- concentration and meditation practices - may use breath, mantra, subtle elements
- yoga nidra
- chants, mantra
- healthy lifestyle and diet choices that support our practice, including ayurvedic high pranic wellness based on soli-lunar calendar
- accessible yoga philosophy and how it applies to our practice and lifestyle
- how to create a home practice and tools to take to work
- chants, mantras including peace chants and mantras for pranayama and surya and ding namaskar
- learn how these practices build on one another
Personal instruction provides the tools, guidance and inspiration for students to begin and maintain a home practice.