Method

As with many various hatha yoga practices, Expressive Yoga™ also involves conscious breath with movement as a foundation for the practice. What allows for the Expressive Yoga movement form to remain unique are the seamless transitions that weave the 9 sequences of Serpentine Asana Flow throughout the body. The sequences are uniquely pieced together in an order that feels most natural to the teacher. In other words, the practice is a fresh unfold of asana flow each time. The postures and creative movement are strung together like a river. The practice encourages fluid exploration to remain constant so that the practitioner is not holding a posture for a long period of time.  It is important to note with this yoga form that we find “Moving Slow is Powerful”.

There are three principles support the Expressive Yoga Methodology:

Serpentine Asana Flow

Sound Breath

Creative Language

1. SOUND BREATH: The continuity of Sound Breath is a major principle of Expressive Yoga™ that coins the practice as Expressive. Encouraging the group to embrace the use of deep Sound Breathing throughout the practice allows for a cathartic and relieving journey while developing strong self esteem and comfort in expression of the voice and our 5th chakra, representing communication and truth.  Sound Breathing also assists in clearing chatter from the brain and purifies the thyroid.

2. SERPENTINE ASANA FLOW: The Serpentine Asana Flow that is brought to the practice creates a fluid, organic slow~dance opportunity for the practitioner. This organic movement, with great emphasis on circular travel at the pelvic floor and heart center, connects the bridge between our thoughts and emotions. The mind and body are encouraged to work in agreement and harmony as we explore freedom through the spine.  We explore quite a bit of forward folding to oxygenate the brain and circulate the blood flow. This movement enables the body to reflect the motions of a wave, a flame, rolling earth and healing winds.

3. CREATIVE LANGUAGE: The third principle that distinguishes the practice from other yoga forms is the use of Creative Language in replace of Indian Sanskrit. Here there is more emphasis is placed on our body parts and our connection to space and the elements. Visual aids are offered as a poetic use of communication to guide the student into an expressive state of feeling. Creative direction is necessary in this practice to cultivate a sense of sensual freedom within the flow of the class. Visualize and learn movements such as the Enchanted Cobra, Lion’s Arch, Inward Travel and Lunging Tiger to name a few.