Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy is a modality that uses ancient yogic techniques and modern psychology to help you access your body wisdom. Over an 8 week period, in a safe, supported and loving environment, you will come to know your whole self at a much deeper level. This experience is deep, profound and life changing. Each…
Designed for Complex Trauma, this therapeutic practice is suitable for survivors of sexual trauma, traumatic injury, traumatic brain injury, PTSD, Complex PTSD, and Grief and Loss. Throughout the program, we will explore movement with the emphasis on internal experience and choice-making while cultivating a sense of safety in the body. Students will learn body-based, self-regulation…
Wondering what a Sun Salutation is? Heard about down dogs and warriors? Meditation? This program is designed to support you as you ease into yoga movement with safety and understanding. We will explore the foundations of yoga movement along with a drop of yoga history and philosophy to add meaning to what we do. All…
The Iyengar method works on the principle of meditation in action. Practitioners concentrate closely on the movements in the yoga postures (asanas), bringing the body into balance by increasing mobility, stability, strength and alignment. At the same time, this intense concentration draws the attention inward, quieting and integrating mind and body. New or Drop in…
Over the six weeks together, we will explore how grief and loss are experienced in the body and how the body, mind and spirit are connected (sensation, emotion, and meaning). With this holistic approach, you will learn how to use movement and stillness to support you through the journey. Wherever you are along the path,…
Prenatal yoga is an amazing opportunity to connect with your body, baby, and other mothers. We will practice functional movement to strengthen your body during pregnancy and for birth in addition to practicing effective relaxation techniques and stretches for common ailments. Register directly with Leah at www.leahpainter.com/classes
Tai Chi Chuan is an internal martial art that integrates all elements of fitness, by promoting balance, flexibility, strength, endurance posture, and the breath. Tai Chi is considered one of the most advanced forms of martial arts, since it does not depend on our physical strength, size, or technique, but on our ability to be…
In this class you will work slowly and mindfully to explore new ways of moving that bring more freedom in your body and promote an understanding of how your body works. Whether you are dealing with pain resulting from a car accident, an injury, experiencing chronic pain, or hold stress-related tensions, you will benefit by…
Whether your pain is due to injury, surgery, repeated misalignment patterns, a work or sport related injury, or stress-related, these gentle yet specific yoga movements will help bring balance to your body. Promote proper alignment, improve posture, and restore optimal function, in order to bring ease back into your life. These classes will help you…
Curvaceous? Bodacious? Beautiful! Please join me in this 4-week pilot project for women who self-identify as having or being in larger bodies. Together we will explore yoga movement that is a perfect fit for you. The ‘full expression of the pose’ is within you, not as prescribed by an external ideal. Connect with your body…