Yoga~ Classes & Retreats
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"There is no need for temples. No need for complicated philosophy. Our own body, our own heart is our temple. The philosophy is kindness." Dalai Lama |
"Elizabeth is awesome!.... she has great energy. Her classes are challenging and the pace is perfect. I'm actually more limber than I was in high school and my lower back is happy again." Mark W.
"Elizabeth's class creates a perfect balance for me between spiritual re-centering, physical challenge, and mental awareness throughout. I always leave the class in a renewed state; far better off than when I arrived." Jenna P.
"Elizabeth's class creates a perfect balance for me between spiritual re-centering, physical challenge, and mental awareness throughout. I always leave the class in a renewed state; far better off than when I arrived." Jenna P.
- Elizabeth's Teaching Schedule
- * Tuesday *
- 6:15pm ~ Hatha Yoga & 15 minute meditation ~ Embrace Yoga
- * Thursday *
- 12noon~ Mindful Flow plus meditation~ Sukha Yoga
- *Friday *
- 5pm Restore and Renew~ Yoga Mountain Studio
- * Sunday *
- 5:30pm ~ Restore and Renew ~ Embrace Yoga
- * Saturday*
- 2-5pm ~ Prenatal Partners Conscious Birth ( every 4-6 weeks ) ~ Pomegranate Center
Please read below for in depth class descriptions. Scroll down further for information about retreats and workshops.
** Feel free to email or call if you would like to talk before coming to a class. **
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I am thrilled to be teaching Prenatal Yoga! Whether you are newly pregnant or are in your 3rd trimester, my Sunday Prenatal Flow class at Sukha will open your body to create lightness and ease while addressing the the aches and pains of pregnancy.... low back, hips, etc. In each class I sprinkle in positions for birth, breath work for labor, and visualizations aimed at calming the mind and envisioning a healthy pregnancy and birth. Come join in a supportive community of women who are committed to conscious pregnancy and birth.
The noon class I teach at Sukha Yoga is a Mindful Flow class. See the class description to the right under Yoga Mountain. Click on the box above or go to www.sukhayoga.com for more info. I also teach a conscious birth prep workshop at Pomegranate approximately every 6 weeks called Prenatal Partners. This 3 hour class is a special time to come together with your primary support person and join as a team with a shared vision and intention. We go over positioning, coping techniques, acupressure, massage, and other natural methods of meeting labor. Check Pomegranate's website under workshops for upcoming dates. I also teach this class privately upon request. Click on the box above or go to www.pomcenter.com for more info. |
The evening class I teach at the Embrace Yoga is a mindful, slow class called Restore and Renew. We move through a gentle warm up with rhythmic movements to open the spine and major joints of the body. There will be plenty of time to also relax in Yin and Restorative poses which work on the deeper layers of connective tissue and postural re-balancing. This style of yoga practice fosters complete relaxation, rejuvenation of the nervous system, and mental and emotional peace. Come prepared to slow down and cultivate awareness of your body as well as the subtlety of your breath in this serene studio/temple space. Beginners, seniors, those with injuries, or anyone who needs to decompress are welcome!
Click on the box above or go to www.embraceyoga.com for more info. |
The 11:30am Mindful Flow class I teach on Mondays at Yoga Mountain Studio is focused on flowing through a Vinyasa practice with attention on alignment and breath. We always begin with a 10 minute quiet seated or reclining meditation. There is a theme that will be revisited throughout the class i.e. compassion, simplicity, or other teachings from Buddhist wisdom traditions. We will activate our prana, or energy, with strengthening sequences and standing and balancing poses. As the Vinyasa practice winds down, we then melt into a quieter, more internal space toward the end of class.
My 5pm Restore and Renew class on Fridays is the same as the class I teach at Embrace on Sundays. See class description to the left. Come check out both classes located in a beautiful new studio with ample sunlight and views of their lush backyard garden. I always offer modifications if needed so all abilities are welcome. Click on the box above or go to www.yogamountainstudio.com for more info. |
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I also teach private yoga sessions for those who want a more in-depth approach to their practice. Those with limitations either from injury or illness are encouraged to come to a private class to address proper ways of modifying poses to prevent confusion or strain. Even if you have a strong and alive practice and have been taking classes for many years, a private session can be the perfect motivation needed to take your practice to the next level and make sure you aren't furthering certain habits. Also, those who are new to yoga are especially advised to schedule a private yoga session so that the fundamentals of proper alignment can be learned from the very beginning.
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This photo was from my daylong retreat at Green Gulch Zen Center in Muir Beach, CA in July 2016. I am offering this retreat again on July 13th 2019.
Take time to dive deep into your Body, Breath, and Heart.
The opportunity to step out of the regular rhythm and flow of your life and into the peace of a full day of practice is a precious gift. The beauty of the land and the joy of being held within the sacred container of a retreat center will add to the potency of our time together. The day will include a moderate 2 hour morning yoga flow with a 20 minute period of seated meditation at the end. We will then break for lunch where you will have plenty of time to relax in the gardens, enjoy tea by the pond, or take the 15 minute easy walk to Muir Beach via the path through the vibrant Green Gulch organic farm. The last 2 hour session will include yin/restorative yoga, pranayama ( conscious breathwork ), 20 minutes of meditation, and sound healing and chanting with Barbara Juniper.
We will gather in the zen-inspired, light-filled Stillwater Hall which comes with all the yoga props we will need for the day. Open to all levels of experience. Modifications will be given for those with limitations or injuries.
Preregistration required.
To register email: eshelhart@gmail.com
$120 or $135 including organic vegetarian lunch
Take time to dive deep into your Body, Breath, and Heart.
The opportunity to step out of the regular rhythm and flow of your life and into the peace of a full day of practice is a precious gift. The beauty of the land and the joy of being held within the sacred container of a retreat center will add to the potency of our time together. The day will include a moderate 2 hour morning yoga flow with a 20 minute period of seated meditation at the end. We will then break for lunch where you will have plenty of time to relax in the gardens, enjoy tea by the pond, or take the 15 minute easy walk to Muir Beach via the path through the vibrant Green Gulch organic farm. The last 2 hour session will include yin/restorative yoga, pranayama ( conscious breathwork ), 20 minutes of meditation, and sound healing and chanting with Barbara Juniper.
We will gather in the zen-inspired, light-filled Stillwater Hall which comes with all the yoga props we will need for the day. Open to all levels of experience. Modifications will be given for those with limitations or injuries.
Preregistration required.
To register email: eshelhart@gmail.com
$120 or $135 including organic vegetarian lunch
Ratna Ling Retreat
March 15-17th 2019
Save the date!
Come spend the weekend with Barbara Juniper and I at Ratna Ling- the peaceful Buddhist retreat center in Cazadero, CA.
We will practice daily, gentle Dharma yoga and Tibetan meditation. We will also enjoy Barbara's beautiful sound healing.
Stay tuned for more information and please contact me if you'd like to register.
http://www.ratnaling.org
eshelhart@gmail.com
March 15-17th 2019
Save the date!
Come spend the weekend with Barbara Juniper and I at Ratna Ling- the peaceful Buddhist retreat center in Cazadero, CA.
We will practice daily, gentle Dharma yoga and Tibetan meditation. We will also enjoy Barbara's beautiful sound healing.
Stay tuned for more information and please contact me if you'd like to register.
http://www.ratnaling.org
eshelhart@gmail.com
Photos on this page ~
Slide show~ Garden Goddess by Elizabeth in her backyard :) Outdoor yoga photos by Allison Ulan
Forward fold yoga photo of Elizabeth by Allison Ulan
Retreat Photo by Lindsay Wood
Ratna Ling photo from their website
Slide show~ Garden Goddess by Elizabeth in her backyard :) Outdoor yoga photos by Allison Ulan
Forward fold yoga photo of Elizabeth by Allison Ulan
Retreat Photo by Lindsay Wood
Ratna Ling photo from their website