A great introduction to yoga for newbies, or an opportunity to get back to the foundations of yoga!

Are you new to yoga, or getting back into your practice? Are you interested in creating a yoga practice that works in your own body? Do you want to learn about other limbs of yoga, and yogic philosophy?

“Back to Basics” introduces the history of yoga, fundamental principles of alignment, meditation, and breathwork techniques. Students will take an in-depth look at foundational yoga postures through step-by-step verbal description and demonstration. Emphasis is placed on student understanding, safety, and stability within each posture. Students are welcome to join one or both lessons.

2 SATURDAYS:

February 1st & 8th

11am - 1pm

$75 for both sessions, or $40 for a single session

WEEK 1:

This session involves a lot of movement through various standing postures, which can create heat in the body. Bring water and dress in something you can easily move in.

• Introducing the yoga sutra 2:29
• The Eight Limbs of Yoga
• What are Yamas and Niyamas?
• Breaking down Asanas (postures)
• Step-by-step Sun Salutations
• Alignment and variations for Warrior postures
• How to breathe while flowing through the postures

WEEK 2:

This session is slower paced and is a gentle class. We will be spending a lot of time seated or lying on the floor. Dress in warm layers and cozy socks.

• Exploring a meditation and breathwork practice
• What is the difference between meditation and Yoga Nidra?
• Discussing Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, and Dhyana
• Moving inwards to calm the mind with breathing techniques
• Asana (postures) that relax the body and mind

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Sarah Rivest is a trauma-informed yoga teacher who is passionate about helping people feel comfortable in their bodies, and meeting her students where they are in their own individual practice. In 2009, Sarah was injured in a car accident and began practicing yoga to aid her recovery. After noticing improvements in her neck injury and surprisingly her scoliosis, Sarah decided to deepen her practice with a 20hr Yin Yoga teacher training. She continued her training with an intensive 200hr YTT: Art & Sacred Science of Yoga. This intensive training helped her discover her own breath and uncover deeper traumas that her body was holding onto, which led to her passion for trauma-informed and accessible yoga. To find out more about Sarah, visit our About Us page.