I teach yoga as a lifestyle, a way of being, and as a subtle and nuanced process of self-discovery, inquiry, and transformation. You will be given the opportunity and guidance to work at your own pace, explore variations, and accept or decline guidance and/or touch. I integrate:
- Asana–forms using the breath, principles of alignment, energy flow, somatics, and attention to structural differences
- Ayurveda–attention to individual constitution
- Awareness Practices–Meditation–inward focus
Class will include holding forms and flowing through them to simultaneously observe discomfort, bring ease to your vital energy (prana), and to access the quiet, stable and dynamic center within yourself. Each class will have a physical and philosophical theme, adjusted per the needs of the students present. Classes will incorporate restorative yoga and other deep relaxation techniques.
“Love and justice are not two. Without inner change, there can be no outer change; without collective change, no change matters.” ~ Rev angel Kyodo williams
“The body, not the thinking brain, is where we experience most of our pain, pleasure, and joy, and where we process most of what happens to us. It is also where we do most of our healing, including our emotional and psychological healing. And it is where we experience resilience and a sense of flow.” ~ Resmaa Menakem from My Grandmother’s Hands
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Centering Practices, [livestream, Zoom]
Wednesdays and Fridays, April 7-30, 2021
First & Last Wednesdays and Fridays, May-September, 2021
9:00-10:15 a.m. PST
Practice will include gentle asana, pranayama, awareness practices (meditation), and optional video recordings.
These practices will offer a subtle and nuanced approach, suitable for students with a foundational yoga practice. In asana we will explore dynamic stabilization and opening of the central core channel through the lens of the fascia (the fascinating web of the connective tissues that feed neurological perception). Through breathing and awareness practices, you will be invited to expand your capacity to inhabit, rest, and return your inner resource or quiet center.
We’ll include seasonal routines and lifestyle choices that take into consideration the potential for seasonally-induced imbalances and explore ways to modulate extremes through felt sensation and guided awareness practices. The practices from May-September, 2021 will be informal. Themes will be in response to student questions and feedback. We’ll incorporate cooling and restorative asanas during the warmer summer months.
Zoom Link for Wednesday Centering Practices 9:00-10:15 a.m. April, May-Sept., 2021: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82535317650
Zoom Link for Wednesday Chair Practices 10:30-11:45 a.m. April, May-Sept., 2021: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83425432078
Zoom Link for Friday Centering Practices 9:00-10:15 a.m., April, May-Sept, 2021: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81446774296
Chair Practice, [livestream, Zoom]
Wednesdays April 7-28, 2021
First and Last Wednesdays, May-September, 2021
10:30-11:45 a.m. PST
Incorporate asana, breathing, and a pause into your daily routine and learn how to counter the effects of sitting for long periods. The practice will be dynamic and nurturing without transitioning to the floor, easing joint pain and developing resilience and bone stability.
Pay what you are able (BELOW) (sustaining, supported, community rates) or offer an exchange, use a scholarship or request the recording via [email protected]. You will receive a confirmation.
A portion of class proceeds will be contributed to organizations that are centering marginalized voices, at the intersection of spirituality and justice, and committed to creating a beloved community of mutual care.
Drop-In Contribution Options
Multiple Practices Contribution Options
Working with Wendy in a class begins with her intention to create a brave and sacred space for each participant. She offers her discernment through one-on-one observation, and she generously shares guidance in the moment for immediate adjustments. I have also benefited from private sessions with Wendy in which I received helpful instruction to integrate into my home practice. All my encounters with Wendy are rewarding, and I look forward to each week.
Chéri H. Olney, Greenbank, WA, wellness and life-style coach