Yoga

Interested in diving deeper into yoga?

Public Class Schedule (Los Angeles):

  • Mondays 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. - Vinyasa Flow (Love Yoga, Venice)

  • Thursdays 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. - Yin + Yoga Nidra (Love Yoga, Venice)

You can also access my Yoga Nidra recordings on the Huma Rising app. Contact me if you’re interested in private sessions (in-person or virtual).

Vinyasa Flow

 

Yoga Nidra

 

Vinyasa Flow is derived from the ashtanga lineage and offers a creatively-sequenced, well-rounded and balanced practice. The first half of the practice focuses on standing, strengthening and balancing postures, with the second half focused on seated postures, breathing and meditation. These classes help improve strength and flexibility, and reduce stress.

 

Yoga Nidra is an ancient form of deep relaxation, done in the laying down position of savasana - and is often referred to as yogic sleep or divine sleep. 

Although we do not actually sleep during the practice, it allows us to slow our brain wave state to enter into the subconscious mind, where we can access a deeper, more pure level of consciousness than is available to us in our normal waking state. It is from here that with regular practice, we can heal the nervous system (the part of the body responsible for regulating stress and anxiety, as well as many other functions) as well as change our thought patterns and subconscious beliefs from a much deeper and more sustainable place.  In fact, Yoga Nidra is so powerful at rewiring the brain that the Depart of Defense uses Yoga  Nidra as a tool to help veterans heal from PTSD.

From a relaxation standpoint, so many of us today lack true, deep relaxation without some form of stimulation present.  Studies have shown that 30 minutes of being in the state of yoga nidra (the subconscious state entered into through the practice) is equivalent to 2 hours of deep, restful sleep.

Although different from traditional meditation, from my experience both practicing and teaching Yoga Nidra, I have found it to be the most easily accessible form of meditation I’ve come across, with many students being able to enter into the state of Yoga Nidra the first time they practice.   

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DHarma yoga

Developed by yoga master Sri Dharma Mittra, this asana-based practice is both challenging and fun, and includes options for arm balances and inversions as well as elements of pranayama, meditation and chanting. The class offers various modifications as well as advancements of postures to give practitioners of all levels the ability to experience real growth in their practice.

 

Tantric Hatha Yoga

I recommend this lineage to those who are seeking to use yoga as a means to internal freedom - from our minds and thoughts, from habits that are difficult to break, from our reactivity, judgment, fears, and negativity. If we are truly seeking freedom from our own suffering - then the practices within this lineage can help us get there.

The practices in this tradition are what is known as “complete,” meaning they include Asana (physical postures), Pranayama (breathwork) and Meditation.

With a deep focus on prana (lifeforce energy), these practices are designed to use the elements of a complete practice to create the energetic result we’re seeking (i.e. stabilizing, grounding, enlivening, etc.)

 

Yin Yoga

Yin Yoga is a highly beneficial practice that consists of long-held (3-5 minutes) seated postures with the use of props for support. A beautiful practice for slowing down and calming the nervous system, it helps to reduce stress and bring a deep feeling of balance and renewal. Yin is known for remodeling the connective tissue of the body (primarily the fascia), which improves flexibility and range of motion, balances the flow of prana through the body, and even helps reverse aging.

A calming, reflective and meditative class, I incorporate yogic teachings, breathing techniques, mini-meditations and silence to deepen the contemplative nature of the practice.

Atha yoga anushasanam

and now the practice of yoga begins.

Y.S. I.I