Advanced registration is currently required for all ongoing classes and class series on the schedule (No drop ins for in-person participation at this time).
Browse the schedule for Ongoing Classes as well as for Class Series for more details.
Rise & Shine Flow
Slow & Steady
This class integrates a balanced Solar and Lunar approach to a gentle yet vigorous inspired practice, based on the idea of rising to action in harmony with the rising Sun. Salutations to the Sun and Moon / Surya and Chandra Namaskar stimulate the body and tunes in the mind for a focused flow / Vinyasa sequences that bring it all together. Equal emphasis is placed on the posture flows and still poses (or solar and lunar aspects known as Ha-Tha) of practicing "being in union" / the art of Yoga ... Rise and Shine on! Appropriate for Experienced Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced.
Gentle Radiant Flow
Smooth & Soothing
Grounded in the concept of harmonizing with the earth’s cycles, this practice explores the sneaky teachings and energizing subtleties of a slow flow pace. Skillfully smooth out the kinks from a space of soothing movement, drawing inspiration from the rising or setting sun / moon. Expect a mellow approach to the traditional variations of Sun and Moon Salutation / Surya and Chandra Namaskar and a gentle energetic flow of Vinyasa sequencing that keeps it all connected. This class is designed to inspire the embodiment of fluid movement and softly posed postures. Appropriate for Experienced Beginner's, Intermediate and Advanced practitioners who seek a chill vibe!
Dynamic Alignment Flow
Vigorous Centered Creative
This Vinyasa fusion inspired practice engages participants by offering a dynamic range of movement with a powerful attention to alignment of mental concentration, heart purification & physical coordination. The flow/Vinyasa style sequencing integrates creative and steady transitions to incorporate an internal/martial arts aesthetic for building endurance within a paced movement from one Yoga pose/Asana to another. This class is designed for enthusiastic students seeking a unique and potent practice of flow intended to fire up the powerful energy within. Appropriate for Experienced Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced.
T’ai Chi &
Qi-gong for
Everyone
A Meditation in Coordination
This Mindful Movement Meditation practice cultivates centering the Mind, steadying the Heart & aligning the Body with the Breath. Expect an Internal Arts approach to a practice in balance with the Martial Arts systems from which it originated. The sessions incorporate excerpted movements from various Traditional Chinese Medical Theory & Taoist Qigong (Chi-kung) techniques, as well as T’ai Chi forms. This movement practice is accessible to most everyone, often using the entire space to take movements across the floor space & other times using a small amount of standing space which allows for modification in seated position if needed (please be sure to give advanced notice prior to attendance if there are any mobility issues, so we can plan accordingly). Appropriate for Brand New Beginner, Experienced Beginner & Intermediate.
Community Flow
Seva /
In Service
The premise of this All Levels Flow class is to make the Yogic Arts accessible and to hold space for both the practitioner and the instructor, an opportunity to offer their practice “In-Service” of the community / Seva. Anticipate a conscious practice steeped in an offering of oneself that may lean toward a posture flow / Vinyasa or possibly with more focus on being in still postures / Asana (The style in which the practice is presented will vary depending on who is teaching). Community Classes work with the intention of “creating access to practice” (when we are focusing on a specific charity, we give all proceeds from suggested donations to that organization). Check our Events Page for more info on upcoming practices that benefiting those organizations. Expect some outdoor practices in the park during the Late Spring/All Summer/Early Fall. Appropriate for Experienced Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced. Suggested contribution is on a sliding scale $7 - $20 (Cash / Venmo @gabrielle-burke-1 / Paypal @dsarbs)
Back to Basics
Building Sustainable Foundations
Working with a "beginners mind," we take it back to basics! This class focuses on the fundamental principals of a healthy practice to help avoid injury that may be encountered at a more advanced stage. Plan to build solid foundations for the practice of the posture / Asana that will support a sustainable practice in years to come. The aspect of flow / Vinyasa is integrated into this practice at a slow pace, incorporating simple variations ( not necessarily involving plank to upward dog or even half-plank to cobra). Appropriate for Brand New Beginner, Experienced Beginner, and even Intermediate practitioners seeking a refresher.
Tao Yin
Still & Flow Meditations
Each practice offers a space to center with the breath and meditate in surrendered states of subtlety, in order to free the mind, heart and body from negative patterns to find meaningful alignment. Inspired by the Taoist Philosophy that each student find their own way or path to the Yin yoga practice, this slow-paced style weaves together a series of longer held still poses / Asanas, offering an opportunity for a meditative experience. While practitioners are guided toward holding poses for longer periods of time (anywhere from 2-5 minutes), there is an internal arts flow of movement that could be described as a gentle Vinyasa sequence often incorporated to break up stagnant energy / Qi (Chi) and for transitional purposes. Also, infused into the practice are some of the unique aspects closer to the more traditional teachings that include Self Massage & Acupressure, which can be done with poses/posture flows or even as a stand alone techniques. Morning Practices will often incorporate a combo of Standing & Seated, while Evening Practices will focus more on Seated floor-work. Myth, storytelling, poetry or philosophy are presented for a reflective experience. Props are often used to create more access the practice (though not always needed). Appropriate for Experienced Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced.
Women’s Qi-gong
Meditative Movements
In this class we will learn various self-healing internal arts practices known as Qigong (Chi-Kung), which translates as Energy Work… Among the practices are Tao Yin Lung Shen, Lin Zi (Medical Chi-kung) & Radiant Lotus Women’s Qi-gong (RLWQ), the ladder of which is a program specifically designed to empower women to practice self-health care. Expect a series of movement techniques and breath exercises that have the capacity to help practitioners realize their own individual healing potential and reach optimal levels of health. The fundamental elements of practice consist of many classical Longevity & Emotional Release techniques with a particular interest in the application for a Woman’s body… within the RLWQ we explore the developments of these Taoist classics with Shaking and Cupping, Self-Massage, Vibrational Sound Healing, the Kwan Yin Closing & Showering Qi Movements. Additional elements include the Balancing, Phoenix Opening/Closing, Lotus Rises from the Water Movements. Appropriate for women; mature adolescents to senior students of all levels.
Brand- New Yogis
for Total Beginners
Come with a "beginners mind," bringing focus to the fundamental principals of a healthy practice to help avoid injury that may be encountered at a more advanced stage (after all advanced practice doesn’t necessarily mean pretzel poses or standing on your hands as much as it should be about “honoring limitations while exploring boundaries”). Plan to build a solid foundation that will support a sustainable practice in years to come. The flow / Vinyasa aspect of this practice is slow paced, yet fully engaging to build a steady pace for cultivating endurance, incorporating simple variations that that train the body to mind the spirit of the practice. Appropriate for Brand New Beginner, Experienced Beginner (even Intermediate practitioners benefit if seeking a refresher.)
Mobility Flow
Seated / Standing
Experience the vitality, strength and flexibility that comes with gentle and specific yogic movements practiced from a seated or standing positions with use of a chair. The class will be led through a basic but successful orientation of yoga and breath work accessible to various levels of experience without the pressure of being subjected to any of those intimidating or possibly unsafe "pretzel poses." Students are encouraged to approach the practice with non-judgment and acceptance of any limitations. Come to honor the body, to be playful in spirit and to relax the mind! Appropriate for adults with limited mobility, pregnant mothers and active adults/seniors or office workers seeking an accessible & engaging seated and/or standing poses / Asana & posture flows / Vinyasa incorporated into a chair yoga oriented practice.
PreNatal Stretch & Flow
Empowering Mamas “to be”
This class is designed to provide an all levels practice appropriate for pregnant people in a safe space where there is opportunity to connect with their changing body as well as other parents to be in their community as well as those birthing people who’ve come before us throughout history and paving ways of grace for those to come by tapping into the present moment to moment awareness from our source of innate wisdom within.
Practitioners will be guided through various aspects of the practice in preparation for pregnancy, birthing, and to lay a solid foundation for postpartum recovery. This class intends to cultivate a new awareness while tapping into to ancient internal knowledge that will assist you through labor and delivery to empower the connection with the growing baby.
This practice helps to address the aches and pains associated with pregnancy, providing relief and comfort to the changing body’s experience by strengthening the uterus and pelvic floor muscles, in turn improving circulation and aiding in digestion. Plan to focus on alignment while allowing space for humor to be in the practice of navigating through the rough patches of life with both acceptance and grace.
Restore & Flow
Reflection by Candlelight
Unwind in stillness & relax in movement in this class that incorporates a therapeutic approach to practice by Candlelight. The focus on centering the mind brings soothing breath into ground the body for alignment. A slow-pace style of practice where time is spent relaxing in some postures / Asanas, for a restorative experience. At other times it’s all about exploring gentle movement where emphasis is on flowing between the placement of the poses/ Vinyasa, for a tension release sensation. Myth, storytelling, poetry or philosophy are presented for a reflective experience and props are often used to access poses for time while honoring limitations. Appropriate for Experienced Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced.
Baby & Me & Music Series
(Babes - Tots)
this class is an opportunity for babes & tots, moms & dads or whomever the caregiver is to participate in live music play & sing song interaction... at times musical instruments will be included so everybody can play along if they like... expect a range of music to be played!
Drop ins are $15 (Cash only)… the cost covers the space plus the time & travel of the music artists/arts educators who will be coming out to serve our community... Tell your friends to come have a date at Baby Music Play (We need a minimum number of babes/tots in the mix to make it a go, so pass it on to help make great things like this happen in our community)!
Mindful-Body Tween/Teen Yoga Series
(Ages 11-17)
Tween/Teen Yoga Class Series will meet once every Monday for an hour. During these series, Teens will be introduced to mindfulness exercises and yoga postures that build confidence, enhance awareness and grounding. Visualization meditation and pranayama "Breathing exercises" are used to reduce tension, and relieve stress which can be applied to everyday life. During these series, teens will explore the influential and playful connection between mindfulness, meditation, yoga, and journaling exercises.
Stress releasing coloring sheets will be used as art therapy to explore feelings, reconcile emotional conflicts, foster self-awareness, manage behavior, reduce anxiety and increase self-esteem.Students will need a pen/ journal/color pencils or markers
Conscious Kids Yoga Series
(Ages 6-10)
Explore, Imagine, Create! Yoga is a fun and creative way for children to explore the capabilities of the mind, body and spirit. It provides a creative and constructive release for their abounding energy and teaches them how to focus, relax and calm their minds. Most of all, children are challenged and have a great deal of fun practicing yoga! Yoga engages children by addressing all styles of learning while stimulating their conscious minds to think differently and outside the box. Children’s imaginations are cultivated and challenged through yoga inspired games, games that encourage focus, memory and physical fitness as well as body awareness. All of these things are imperative to a child’s development and to successfully navigate the world in which they live. All levels are welcome.
Baby & Me / Family Flow Yoga Series
(3 Months - Toddlers)
This class if for new mamas (or papas / caregivers) and the babes. Parent / caregiver gets to have a chance to engage in the soothing benefits of practice while also savoring the special time being playful with their little Yogi / Guru. Restore the body, quiet the mind and love yourself and the baby. It’s all about going with the flow!
Free Community Classes currently being offered in Delco through the Sellers Library in Upper Darby, the Haverford Township Public Library and the Ridley Township Public Library… More TBA!
