yogas citta vritti nirodhah
In the west, yoga *posture* practice abounds. It's become quite popular, so wonderful that folks are benefiting from the physical movements of yoga! However, because of the way our culture is oriented, the subtler, richer aspects of this ancient practice are often left behind. This is where we at Exhale step in- seeking to offer you no gimmicks, no latest trend/fad, but a step back to the foundational practices taught to us by Pantanjali and other sages thousands of years ago.
Our practices are rooted in these foundations. Yoga Sutra 1.2 tell us that "yoga is the calming of the fluctuations of the mind". This is our goal! Everything else we do, from our conscious breathwork to our postures to our meditation, is designed in support of that goal. We invite you to join us for small group yoga or schedule your private session.
If you're just starting out, the following practices can be a wonderful introduction to yoga: 50 minute introductory practice
All of the group practices below can be attended by signing up via the Mindbody app or right here: Yoga class scheduler
Small Group Yoga with Sarah Martyn, LMT, RYT-500
All of my small group classes are designed to be inclusive to all bodies and abilities. We work to calm the mind (Yoga Sutra 1.2), cultivate comfort and stability in the body (YS 2.46), and incorporate the 8 limbs in to a well rounded practice influenced by both classical and tantric schools of yoga. Nervous system nourishment, conscious breathwork, postures, guided relaxation and mediation are all components of this practice.
Schedule:
Classical Yoga Tuesday/Thursday 9:30-10:45
Gentle Yoga Friday 4:15-5:15 pm
Both of these practice types are $20/class, or purchase a pack of 10 classes for $17/each.
Yin Yoga & Reiki with Sara Burns, CYT
In this workshop-esque 75 minute practice (limited to just four students for truly individualized attention), you will be supported by the mat and a variety of props as you sink and breathe into gentle, held asanas for 2-10 minutes each. This gives the body time to truly surrender into each pose, unwinding tension patterns in the fascia and guiding the mind into quiet. In Yin yoga, the focus is on passive sinking, allowing the tissues to lengthen slowly. Some poses can be mildly intense, often giving way to profound release after several minutes. Truly the myofascial release of yoga.
Reiki will also be offered by Sara during select longer-held postures such as savasana (see the Reiki tab to learn more about this healing energy work modality). This restorative practice is designed to nurture you on every level.
Schedule:
2nd Wednesday of each month 5:45-7:00
One Sunday a month 11:00-12:15 (next date 5/12/24)
Cost for this practice is $40.
Private Yoga with Sarah Martyn, LMT, RYT-500
Each session is customized to meet your unique needs, whether you are a beginner wanting to get familiar with the practice before joining group classes, a seasoned yogi who would like to deepen alignment understanding, someone who is recovering from an injury who needs assistance in modifying your practice to meet your current needs, seeking private instruction in breathwork or relaxation/meditation practices for mental health wellness, or wanting one on one instruction for any other reason.
Rates for Private Yoga
60 minute: Single session $110; Series of 3 $300 ($100 each)
75 minute: Single session $130; Series of 3 $360 ($120 each)
