Not really. If this is your first experience with anything to do with yoga please download these 2 forms so I can keep you safe.

That said, all yoga is cumulative, so even if your last class was years ago, you’ll be fine.  Fear not. 

If you have any concerns please contact Ida.   

First carve out the time and let everyone know not to disturb you.Then, create a designated space for your yoga practice.  Turn things off.  Close the door.  Keep it simple but make it special. 

Yoga mats are not required but if you have one that’s fine. It’s okay to sit in a chair. Please find an armless, firm seat with minimal padding. I encourage you to sit on the floor if you can. If needed, I will instruct how to get up and down easily and safely.

Take off your shoes and non-essential jewelry.Do not wear anything tight or binding. Loose, natural fibers, that allow you to move in all directions are best. Water is fine before or after class. Please refrain from drinking (or eating) during class.

Lastly, if you have any health concerns regarding your ability to participate please contact Ida for a free 30min consultation to discuss.

Please try to come with an empty stomach. When the body is busy digesting it makes it more difficult to experience the more pleasant and subtle effects of these practices.

I encourage people to bring a journal or sketch pad to class. It’s ok to take notes during our discussions. There’s a lot of useful information.

Yoga props are handy if you have them. A blanket, a cushion, and an eyebag are good to have nearby.

That’s it. Show up….for yourself, for the others in the class, for the teacher, for peace in the world.

Practice implies not knowing, not finished, not ready. We are in learning mode. We are teachable. There are many ways to practice Yoga, the tree is wide and deeply rooted. Without practice, information stays in the mental field. It never gets to the body. The various practices of yoga help us integrate. We need to experience yoga not just understand it intellectually. Even if your interest takes you into a study of Vedic texts it is recommended that you use meditation as your primary practice.

Here’s a partial list of some of what we will practice together:

• Breathing techniques (Pranayama) to increase relaxation, decrease stress response and release fear of the unknown.
• Meditation techniques to calm & quiet the mind promoting clear & focused thinking.
• Gentle hatha yoga postures (Asana) to strengthen, create more flexibility, and increase vitality.
• Guided Yoga Nidra to release long held tensions in the body and create space for new attitudes.
• Expressive movement for integration and to expand creativity.
• Deep Listening to support emotional processes and improve relationships with others.
• Toning (Nada Yoga) techniques for overall well-being and to reduce snoring.
• Mudras for accessing the subtle/causal body.

Satya is the Sanskrit word for truth. To speak our truth is a sacred right and a vital part of our healing. To listen to another speak her truth is equally sacred. Speaking and Listening without feedback, allows us to practice speaking our truth, however pleasant or unpleasant it is.

. I really don’t like the word sharing, although I am happy to see it so frequently in the media. What we will be practicing during this sharing time is what I call deep listening.

Our methods of communicating have undergone radical change in recent times. This only adds to the challenge of speaking truth. We will be discussing communication as a topic in one of our workshops.