Physical Theme: This class builds leg strength, core strength and lightness of Being. We use the tripods of the feet as our foundation from which to create stability in the legs and hips, and balance this with upliftment of the chest and levity of the spirit.

Philosophy Theme: Creating Stabil...

This class builds leg strength, core strength and lightness of Being. We use the tripods of the feet as our foundation from which to create stability in the legs and hips, and balance this with upliftment of the chest and levity of the spirit.

Philosophy Theme: Yoga Sutra: 1.2 yogas chitta v...

Forward bends have a quieting effect on the mind and have a calming effect on the nervous system. They also bring agility and flexibility to the hips, legs and spine. The practice invites surrender, release and contemplation.

Class Theme: Complete acceptance of what is arising in the moment to...

Forward bends have a quieting effect on the mind and have a calming effect on the nervous system. They also bring agility and flexibility to the hips, legs and spine. The practice invites surrender, release and contemplation. This class includes maha mudra “great seal” practice. The health ben...

Physical Theme: Back bends can be very stimulating and challenging poses. In this class we progressively open our back body by intelligently balancing firmness and strength with remaining soft and relaxed.

Philosophy Theme: This practiced is designed to encourage relaxation of the brain and ex...

This class begins with standing poses to build strength, stability and alignment, then progressing into backbends to cultivate openness and energy. Our practice explores applying sthira and sukha — steadiness and ease — finding balance between effort and letting go.

This restorative class allows us to deeply rest and restore, brings blood to the brain with inversions to keep the mind awake and alert, and opens the chest with postures and props in preparation for pranayama. The pranayama practice includes: supine Ujai, Viloma I, seated Ujai, Viloma V and Bhra...

This restorative class allows us to deeply rest and restore, brings blood to the brain with inversions to keep the mind awake and alert, and opens the chest with postures and props in preparation for pranayama. The pranayama practice includes: supine Ujai, Viloma I, seated Ujai, Viloma V and Bhra...

This core-strengthening class creatively uses the building blocks and connections between Anantasana, Vashistasana and standing poses. Through many playful variations, Eileen links the use of the arms throughout, making Vashistasana progressively accessible and understandable.

Philosophy Theme:...

This standing pose class focuses on the one of the fundamental Prana-Vayus (life-force winds) called Apana–Vayu. It is located below the navel and above the pelvic floor. The sequence balances the Apana-Vayu and the root chakra to promote exhalation, rootedness, strength, confidence, purificat...

This forward bends class incorporates awareness of the 5 Vayus (winds) throughout the class:

1) Apana–Vayu – pelvic floor, lower abdomen – governs elimination, exhalation, purification
2) Samana–Vayu – navel to solar-plexus – governs assimilation, digestion, inner fire (agni)
3) Prana–Vayu – che...

Class Theme: Relief and prevention of Depression and Anxiety

This is an active and deeply restful back-bend class that can be done in segments as quick “pick-me-ups” or in totality. The sequence uses brisk movement to flush out anxiety and stagnation combined with chest-openers to un-scaffold ...

Philosophy Theme:
Yoga Sutra: 1.33 maitri karuna muditopekshanam sukha duhkha punya-apunya vishayanam bhavanatash chitta prasadanam

This back-bend class methodically and systematically opens the “four corners of the body” (i.e. the shoulders and the groins). This enables us to be joyously abso...

This is a restorative and pranayama class for physical fatigue. We focus on the Vishuddhi Chakra in the throat – which is the center for purification, thyroid, lymphatic system and communication. The seed sound Ham connects us with the Udana Vayu in the throat and directs prana from the lower t...