the class will begin with a dropping in time. This is time to transition from hustle or working into slowing down and resting. Then, we will move through a few simple slow fluid practices that are aimed to get us feeling like we are in our bodies in a way that feels nice. After that, we will wind down into deeply restorative practices and final relaxation.

Class includes an interactive talk on yoga philosophy applied to modern life, as well as simple yoga poses and relaxation

Physically, this practice is low-key, with some slow and fluid posture practices, light stretching and strengthening, stillness, and deep rest. The deeper work of the class is the layered approach to caring for the mental, emotional, energetic, and spiritual sheaths of our being, through IFS inspired Yoga practice. Internal family Systems therapy is very close to yoga philosophy in that they both recognize a central self that is compassionate and clear, and parts of mind that form through pain that can be unburdened. Students will be encouraged to disentangle from the harmful messages of the over-culture in order to reclaim self trust and love. Many options and invitations to explore will be given for students to discover what feels caring for the body and what doesn't.