ONLINE CLASSES

We are offering tiered pricing and scholarships to make our classes accessible for all of our students. Please pay what is appropriate for your social location and financial situation. If you pay more, you enable us to offer lower prices or scholarships for those who need it. Please reach out to us directly if you are interested in a scholarship for the classes.

Our current virtual classes:

Inward Bound: A Journey Within 

Monday, 6:30pm-7:30pm EST April 1 - May 6 (no class on April 22)

Teacher: Sasha Sigel

For those of us navigating the aftermath of trauma, delving into our inner landscapes can feel daunting. Many of us have learned to keep our physical and emotional selves at a distance. Yet, in a world urging us to neglect our needs and shrink ourselves, embracing a practice of attentive presence becomes an act of defiance. Pranayama practices teach us to tune into the flow of our own subtle energy, and to gently manage that energy through breath, meditation, and more. As we build healthy nervous systems, we’ll discover more capacity to be with our full range of our experiences.

This series will be rooted in gentle asana (postures), pranayama (management of energy) and meditation. We’ll learn how the breath works, and how specific breathing practices influence our nervous system. Slow and steady movement will invite us to find moments of “okayness” in our physical bodies. Each class will end in rest, allowing our bodies to digest these subtle but potent practices.

These practices can be particularly beneficial to those grappling with chronic illness or other health adversities, fostering an approach to pain and discomfort rooted in patience and respect.

Join us as we embark on a journey of holistic healing, honoring the wisdom of our bodies and reclaiming agency over our well-being.

Classes will take place virtually on Zoom. Participants are welcome to turn their video off if that makes them more comfortable.

*This class will be recorded, with the spotlight on Sasha. If you are unable to attend live, replays will be available for 7 days. If you want the recording, please make sure to click the box that allows us to email you.

Tiered pricing is available. Please pay what is appropriate for you right now. Anyone who is interested in a scholarship for free classes, please email us directly. No one will be turned away for an inability to pay.

No experience necessary. All are welcome.

Coming Home to Your Breath

Monday, 6:15pm-7:15pm EST April 29 - May 20

Teacher: Susan Raposo

Our breath supports us in numerous ways, such as regulating our nervous system, reminding us to stay grounded in the present moment and helping us feel more at home in our body. Our respiratory system is part of our autonomic nervous system, which means our body will automatically and unconsciously continue breathing without thought. That being said, the breath is the one part of our nervous system we can have direct influence on by regulating the control of our breathing. Yoga offers us the opportunity to do just that, and as a result, opens up a world of opportunity for building resilience. Familiarizing ourselves with our breath also provides us with autonomy when exploring a new sense of self after experiencing trauma.

This is a movement based series that will explore how our breath is affected in different postures and movements. We will explore how finding ease and release in certain muscles can allow the breath to flow more freely. We will explore how physical effort affects our heart rate and breath rate and how consciously paying attention to the breath helps to settle our bodies and minds. Variations will always be offered. Each class will end with rest allowing for quiet reflection.

Classes will take place virtually on Zoom or in person at House of Flow (147 Prince Street #208, Brooklyn). Participants are welcome to turn their video off if that makes them more comfortable.

*This class will be recorded, with the spotlight on Susan. If you are unable to attend live, replays will be available for 7 days. If you want the recording, please make sure to click the box that allows us to email you.

Tiered pricing is available. Please pay what is appropriate for you right now. Anyone who is interested in a scholarship for free classes, please email us directly. No one will be turned away for an inability to pay.

No experience necessary. All are welcome.

Yoga for Mental Health Support 

Wednesday, 7:00pm-8:00pm EST May 22

Teacher: Sasha Sigel

During Mental Health Awareness Month, let’s practice yoga as a form of mental health care. Experiment with ways to tend to yourself and your communities in times of stress. We’ll learn about our nervous system, and about how movement and breath can support its health. We’ll orient towards moments of being “safe enough” and “okay enough.” Over time, these practices can allow us to live in a more regulated and present state.

Through a consistent yoga practice, you might find mental health benefits like:

• Stress Reduction: Yoga promotes relaxation and helps reduce levels of the stress hormone cortisol, leading to a calmer mind and body.

• Better Sleep Quality: Practicing yoga can improve sleep patterns by promoting relaxation and reducing insomnia symptoms, leading to more restful and rejuvenating sleep.

• Sense of Community and Support: Engaging in yoga classes fosters a sense of belonging and community, providing social support and opportunities for connection with others, which can contribute to improved mental health and well-being.

Let this class serve as your entry (or re-entry) to yoga as a form of mental health support. This slow paced class will incorporate asana, pranayama, and rest. These practices are trauma informed.

Classes will take place virtually on Zoom. Participants are welcome to turn their video off if that makes them more comfortable.

*This class will be recorded, with the spotlight on Sasha. If you are unable to attend live, replays will be available for 7 days. If you want the recording, please make sure to click the box that allows us to email you.

Tiered pricing is available. Please pay what is appropriate for you right now. Anyone who is interested in a scholarship for free classes, please email us directly. No one will be turned away for an inability to pay.

No experience necessary. All are welcome.