Steadiness Over Speed
Spring brings momentum, growth, emergence, and energy. And in my experience, more energy can sometimes feel like more speed.
I recently returned from two weeks in southern Spain, and even in such a beautiful region that prioritizes a slower pace, I found myself caught in a current of anxiety. For the first few days, it felt like there was (as Tias Little describes it) speed trapped in my body. The plane had landed days earlier, but I couldn’t fully land where I was.
The Yoga Sutras speak directly to experiences like this. Sutra 1.31 describes how the breath and body can become restless when the mind is unsettled, and Sutra 2.4 reminds us that these patterns can arise even when everything around us is calm.
This month in class, we’ll gently unwind the excess speed we carry physically, mentally, and energetically. Through slow transitions, longer holds, and intentional pauses, we’ll give our bodies and minds time and space to settle.
Here’s what’s coming up in April:
New Moon Restorative Yoga: Wednesday, April 15 at 7:30pm Eastern
This month’s Restorative Yoga session takes place a few days before the New Moon in Aries, which brings with it a sense of forward momentum. In this class, we’ll explore the idea of gaining momentum without rush or speed. Expect long-held and supported shapes, breath awareness, and deep tension release. Join as part of the Online Membership or purchase a drop in pass.
Focused Flow Yoga: every Sunday at 9:00am Eastern
Each week, we’ll build on the theme of steadiness. Some classes will be grounding and slow, others gently energizing, and all will contain an undercurrent of unwinding unnecessary effort. Join as part of the Online Membership or purchase a drop in pass.
30 Minute Move & Stretch Yoga: every Friday at 7:30am Eastern
Bonus classes! These short practices will help you land in your body before the day begins: perfect if you’ve been feeling scattered or rushed. These sessions are exclusively for Online Members. Not a member, but want to join? You’re in luck, because…
Spring Membership Sale!
Online Membership includes access to every live-streaming class I teach plus an On Demand Library of nearly 200 classes! Through April 30, I'm offering 40% off your first month. Use code SPRING at checkout. Join Here.
and lastly…
90 Minutes to Extend Your Practice: Sunday, April 19 at 11:00am IN PERSON at Yoga with Love, Loch Arbour
This monthly workshop-style practice is full of inspired sequencing and thoughtful cueing with time to explore the nuance of familiar poses and ample space for rest. April’s practice will focus around the hips. Sign up on Yoga With Love’s website.
I hope you’ll join me in moving through spring with a little more awareness and a lot less urgency. See you on the mat!
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