LIVESTREAM PRACTICES

BREATH ALIGNED ASANA
The physical practice is organized around the primal force of breath, the gateway to our higher consciousness. Asana, savasana, and pranayama are woven together to support the final meditative experience, bringing us through the doorway of the inner temple.

Rooted in the Tantric Sri Vidya teachings of the Himalayan Masters, each practice incorporates slow, dynamic movement combined with static poses, always joined to breath. According to Patanjali, yoga is the union of body, breath, and mind. As we link body to mind and breath during asana, we learn to restrain the distracted mind, awaken the inner light of consciousness, and collect and concentrate our own pranic life force. Yoga!

After a physical practice that activates our energy, the stillness of savasana helps us become more aware of the subtle experience of that energy. Pranayama further stills the mind and shapes our energetic field, while kriya purifies the psyche to accelerate our understanding. The final meditation brings us to the luminous still point within. In these quiet moments of stillness, we remember (smarana) the ease and joy of our own higher self - we "wake up" to what is always present within us.  

ALL TIMES LISTED ARE IN MOUNTAIN TIME

WEEKLY CLASSES

REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT

REGISTRATION:
To join in any weekly Zoom class, register at the class links below
FEES:
$15 single session, $60 for 5 sessions, $12 single session if you are financially stretched
Pay me directly through Venmo or PayPal
VENMO: maryjohnstoncoursey
PAYPAL: maryjc@xmission.com
CHECK: Email me using the form below for address

MONDAYS - GENTLE YOGA

10:00-11:40 MST
I approach this class with a therapeutic bent, so if you have requests or issues, do let me know. We will periodically explore using chairs and possibly other furniture items as props. Emphasis is on integration through establishing a balance of strength and ease.

ZOOM - Register in advance: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIlfu2qpzsqHdImUpijQsNVmXdkOlX8GsU0
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting
Payment: By Venmo, Paypal (see above), or check (email me for address)

WEDNESDAYS - INT/ADV

9:00-10:40 MST
I incorporate bandhas and mudras more regularly into this practice, as well as somewhat longer holds and/or stronger combinations, all to cultivate stability, strength, vibrancy and connection to inner essence and light.
NOTE: This class is also available IN PERSON at Lila Studio in Sugarhouse. To join us in-person, register at Lila Yoga Studio here:

ZOOM - Register in advance:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kduyqqTIiHNFIjteM9AvonDahNVzyiBJa 
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting
Payment: By Venmo, Paypal (see above), or check (email me for address)

POP-UP FRIDAYS - ALL LEVELS

I periodically offer a special theme-oriented Friday practice.
Notifications will come through e-mail. Keep your eyes peeled!
To be notified, fill out the contact form below
10:00-11:40 MST

Zoom: Register in advance:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcucuCurT8iHtQ0DEnWVzL_RAS45IzyGavQ
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting
Payment: By Venmo, Paypal (see above), or check (email me for address)

MENTOR SANGHA - FRIDAY WORKSHOPS

This once a month workshop is inspired by the book Awakening Shakti by Sally Kempton. Each month we focus on a different one of the Wisdom Goddesses through lecture, embodied practice, discussion, and journaling. While the 10 month course can be taken as a whole, each workshop is a stand-alone topic, and all are welcome to join. I offer optional homework assignments each month, and there is the opportunity to meet between sessions in small groups.
9:00-12:15 MST
ZOOM ONLY (All sessions are recorded for your convenience)
REMAINING FRIDAYS:
8/4 - Bhuvaneshvari
9/1 - Bhairavi
10/6 - Chhinnamasta
11/10 - Dhumavati
12/8 - Bagalamukhi
plus 2 more 2023 dates TBD - Matangi, Kamalatmika
For more info and to register, go here