We are dedicated to deeply integrated yoga practice and skilled and thoughtful teaching of yoga.
We are dedicated to fostering a welcoming and inclusive community and to creating a space for all who wish to, in any capacity, cultivate a practice of yoga.
We proudly affirm the LGBTQ+ community and welcome practitioners of every sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, body, and background.
We are dedicated to non-harming.
We are dedicated to continued work in anti-racism, and acknowledge systemic inequalities. We strive to provide equal opportunity and the highest quality of teaching and understanding possible.
We actively aim to cultivate an environment of body-positivity. We believe that the practice of yoga is for everyone.
Contemplations on Meaning & Purposes of Asana (postural yoga) Practices
Asana practice serves to balance and purify the energies of the body and mind as a means of refinement towards greater connectedness to our Praktriti, nature and the manifest world. Through yogic practices, it is possible clear obstacles that prevent us from remaining connected to a higher vital energy and sense of balance.
The asana practices, practiced with breathing technique and awareness, serve as a bridge toward Mudra, embodied expression of higher consciousness.
The practices serve to facilitate a process of alchemization, towards residing in a greater connectedness to oneself, awakening the practitioner to know their true reality.
Asanas, practiced with devotional intention towards the divine (or ones divine nature), can lead the practitioner into greater alignment with ones higher needs, a returning home to the heart center.
Guidelines to help you deepen your study of yoga
- Cultivate a sense of tuning in while in the practice room, sensing and listening to the sound and sensations of your breath. It is ok to speak quietly to your teacher. Be engaged with your our experience, and also share insights, opinions, and questions using your our inner compass and values.
- Work gently and compassionately with yourself. We believe that the practice of yoga is for everyone. We actively aim to cultivate a body-positive and non-shaming space dedicated to fostering a welcoming and inclusive community.
- Before you practice and directly after, try to keep chatting minimal in the interest of caring your energy, and that of other students. Learning is supported by creating and nurturing an internal and external spacious environment. Before and after practice are important times to reflect and remain concentrated and attuned to our inner experience.
- Allow space for others to place their mats which may at times mean adjusting your mat.
- Practicing in a healing way is always possible. If you have an injury, please communicate this to the teacher. It is okay to rest if you do not feel safe or comfortable in the group. Continuing to attend is welcomed and your teacher is here to help you adjust and adapt your practice in a safe way. The sequences are merely a praxis, not yoga itself.
- Please bring at least one small or medium sized towel each day in case you sweat.
- After practice, tightly roll up your mat from one end to the other. Tie your mat with a scarf or something of the sort. This helps us keep things tidy and allows us to clean around your mats between classes.
- Take all personal belongings with you when you leave for the day.
- Heavy menstruation days are a time for rest or very gentle practice. All practitioners can benefit from observing and respecting the body’s natural rhythms.