Yoga Instruction

"1.Yogic action has three components-discipline, self-study, and orientation toward the ideal of pure awareness.
2. Its purposes are to disarm the causes of suffering and achieve integration"
– from The Yoga Sutra of Patanjali by Chip Hartranft

Yoga is many things to many people. As I understand it, yoga is about coming home to things as they are. Yoga practice can serve to reveal what is under the surface of our lives, both our freedom and our limitations. Consistent yoga practice can make us stronger, more flexible, energized, and balanced in all aspects of the self (physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual). Our practice roots our awareness in the present moment, where the body and breath act as the central vehicle towards awakening and liberating our own unique truth.

In my public classes at YogaWorks (formerly The Yoga Studio) in Larkspur Landing, my passion for Buddhist psychology, awareness practices, and music sets the container for an inspired and reflective yoga class where students are invited to deepen their own sense of embodiment. Inspired by the Anusara, Iyengar and Vinyasa (flow) yoga systems, classes focus on the stabilizing strength of our core, detailed alignment principles, and the penetrating practice of letting go. My classes also weave the spirited teachings of the yoga sutras with a moderately challenging asana (postures) practice.

I offer private yoga sessions for individuals or small groups at my Mill Valley office or at Yoga Works. Private sessions can freshen a stale routine or start one from scratch. I am experienced at working with injuries and other assorted limitations, so each session is catered specifically to your needs.

For my most current yoga class, workshop and retreat schedule, check the Classes and Workshops page.