Workshops

Ever struggle with a busy, scattered or anxious mind? If so, you are not alone — this has been a human challenge for millennia. The Yoga Sutras of Patañjali, written around 500 BC, address this very issue. This workshop distills insights and techniques from the Yoga Sutras, offering a simple way to finally calm and clear the mind. It includes an overview of the whys and hows of meditation, and a 15-minute guided meditation session.

On the first day of Spring, join me for a closer look at the twelve postures that make up the Sun Salutations (Sivananda sequence). We break down each posture, exploring its alignment, effects and symbolism, with simple variations that make the postures more accessible. Then we put it all together, moving with the breath, for an enlivening practice that warms the body, lubricates the joints, and builds strength, stamina and flexibility.

Yoga offers many tools to support our wellness — in body, mind and spirit. This workshop delves into the concept of prana (life energy) and the practice of pranayama (breathing exercises to increase and direct this energy). We explore the benefits, techniques and contraindications of several practices, including Dirgha, Ujjayi, Kapalabhati, Nadi shodhana, Sitali, Bhramari, and Kumbhaka. Read the written workshop summary.