This is a strong dynamic yoga class that incorporates all aspects of Maya Yoga, including
asana, pranayama, chanting, meditation, prayer, and deep relaxation, to leave you feeling
recharged and inspired about your practice. Nicki likes to start the class slowly with poses that
support the parasympathetic nervous system and then move slowly into seated chanting and
pranayama. From there we will wake the body from the ground up, starting at the feet and
moving through the legs, trunk, arms, and head. Sun Salutations will be practiced to build
internal heat and establish the harmonious flow of breath and movement known as “Vinyasa”.
Standing poses are linked with the sun salutations to create the dynamic flow, that is both
detoxifying and rejuvenating. What happens from there is organic and may include backbends,
forward bends, arm balances, inversions or hip openers depending on the students and the
energy of the day. The end of the class will bring you back to yourself, and leave you feeling
more centered and grounded, especially after a long savasana with Nicki reading poetry to you.
*asana, pranayama, chanting, and props when needed*