Yin, Yoga Nidra & Restorative Yoga
In a city like Washington, DC, where the norm is to be over-scheduled, exhausted, and stressed, it can be hard to find space to slow down and turn inward. The more subtle practices of Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Restorative Yoga with Sound Bowls, and Sound Baths can serve as antidotes to the stressors of modern life, helping you cultivate mindful awareness, relax, and boost resilience.
Yin Yoga
Yin Yoga uses gentle and long-held poses to target the body's connective tissue (tendons, ligaments, and fascia). It gently and safely enhances the pliancy of our joints within our natural range of motion, and can help liberate the body's chronic holding patterns. With its slow and meditative pacing, a Yin practice naturally draws the mind inward into a relaxed and reflective state, where awareness can be brought to postural, breath and thought patterns.
Sunday Slowdown
Allow yourself to unwind, release tension, and rejuvenate both body and mind in this nurturing practice on Sunday evenings with Matthew. He will guide a serene, one-hour session of Yin Yoga and Yoga Nidra — a perfect blend of gentle movements and deep relaxation. In this restful class, you'll experience the soothing stretches of Yin Yoga, targeting the connective tissues and fostering introspection. You will then transition into the tranquil practice of Yoga Nidra, a guided meditation practice, to reach profound levels of relaxation and inner peace.
Restorative Yoga with Sound Bowls
Start your weekend with ease by giving yourself time to intentionally rest, release tension, and calm your mind and body. Restorative yoga is a soothing, meditative practice where poses are supported by props and held for several minutes to encourage release and deeper levels of relaxation. Each restorative pose is accompanied by crystal singing bowls to support bringing you into a deeper meditative state. This practice can soothe your nervous system and provide a sense of nourishment and peace in your mind and body. This is an all levels class. provide a sense of nourishment and ease.
Slow Flow and Restorative Yoga
Rejuvenate your body and mind through a calming blend of flowing movement and deep relaxation. In the first half of class, we’ll move through slow, mindful yoga sequences designed to help you connect with your breath, improve mobility, and gently awaken your body. These flowing postures help release tension and prepare you for deeper rest. In the second half of class, you’ll ease into a restorative yoga practice, using bolsters, blankets, and blocks to fully support your body in restful, passive poses. There’s no effort required in restorative yoga—just the opportunity to fully relax, reset, and restore. This class is suitable for all levels. Variations and modifications will be offered throughout, making the practice accessible and supportive for everyone.