Ashtanga
February 20, 2024 •
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Rachel Stricker
Dr. Rachel Stricker is the owner and visionary of Elevate Medicine Collective.
Rachel received her yoga certification from Authentic Yoga Teacher Training and Arizona Vedic Chant in Scottsdale, Arizona. Here she received a deep philosophical foundation with a focus on ashtanga, vinyasa and therapeutic yoga. She additionally received her certification in Buti Yoga in 2019. She has been teaching yoga for 14 years and practicing yoga for 20 years.
Rachel's love for teaching stems from a belief in asana practice as a form of moving meditation and medicine, an opportunity for union with our highest self. In her personal practice, she loves the freedom of mind that is found through focus and discipline during a vigorous flow.
Rachel is also a naturopathic physician, certified plant-based chef, and is currently working on her PhD in Quantum Science and Spirituality. All in all, she is a medicine woman and wisdom keeper, seamlessly weaving the web of integrative healing and elevated awakening within the spaces she holds.
Description
Ashtanga yoga is a rather dynamic and energetic style of yoga and is a foundational practice of modern vinyasa. It was first brought to the West by Pattabhi Jois and the practice was passed down to him from an ancient text. Although the Ashtanga system includes six asana sequences, we will focus on the Primary Series in this class. Primary Series is also known as Yoga Chikitsa or Yoga Therapy and is designed to detoxify and realign the body. This set sequence includes sun salutations (surya namaskar a and b), standing postures, seated postures, and a finishing sequence, with all poses synchronized with the movement of breath.
Although this class can be challenging and physically demanding, Rachel strives to make it playful and accessible, but she does recommend some previous yoga experience.
Please bring a mat and water bottle.
Although this class can be challenging and physically demanding, Rachel strives to make it playful and accessible, but she does recommend some previous yoga experience.
Please bring a mat and water bottle.