Hatha Yoga

22 October 2022 • 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Yoga Kāla Studio
Ellen Bertrand
Ellen is an experienced yoga teacher whose mission is simple: offer classes, workshops and retreats that leave students feeling better and more in tune with themselves. Ellen has been teaching yoga since 2007 and holds an E-RYT 200 and YACEP designations with Yoga Alliance. Ellen completed her 200-hour Hatha & Power Yoga teacher training at Mountaingoat Yoga, and has continued her learning with specialized yoga and fitness training in anatomy, class design, functional strength training, older adult fitness, meditation, trauma-informed yoga, philosophy and ethics, yin yoga and restorative yoga, to name a few. She is nearing completion of her 500-hour level yoga teacher training with PranaShanti Yoga. Ellen offers hatha, flow, power, yin, meditation, yoga nidra, and restorative yoga classes. Her teaching style is inspired by over 20 years of practice and training, an appreciation of the mind-body connection and the reward of serving her students. Ellen’s classes are well structured and creative. She offers clear instruction and many options so that your practice is truly your own.

Description

This class offers a variety of asanas, or postures, to explore range of motion, balance, strength, flexibility, mindful breathing, occasional short meditations and relaxation. This practice cultivates body-mind connection and a focus on presence in the moment. Postures are usually held a bit longer than more dynamic flow classes, allowing time to settle in to your body and breath. Each class will be different and offer a variety of options so that this practice is truly your own. Yoga blocks and a yoga strap (or tie or scarf) can be great tools to make the practice more accessible. Some props available in studio, but feel free to bring your own.