CLASSES
FREE CLASSES. FOR EVERYONE. ALL ARE WELCOME.
We offer free weekly classes in Yoga (all levels), LovingKindness Meditation, and Mindfulness. They are limited to the first 100 participants. Please read on for information on the class descriptions and schedules.
All classes are FREE, open to ALL levels, and conducted virtually on Zoom until further notice. Donations are completely optional.
COMMUNITY YOGA CLASS
Free group classes:
(all levels) Every Tuesday, and Thursday Evening
from 4:30-6:00 pm PT
(all levels) Every Sunday Evening
from 4:00-5:30 pm PT
Classes run for 90 mins and start with a warm-up or stretching portion, move into a vinyasa (a specific sequence of asanas or postures), followed by other asanas (postures), some pranayama (breathing exercises), a few minutes of meditation, followed by shavasana (mindful relaxation pose).
You need: A smart device with a wifi connection to Zoom, a silent space
Optional: yoga mat, cushions/blanket, and 2x yoga blocks (all should be available at a local Target, Walmart, or other sports store).
*classes made possible through the Melinda Hoag Center for Healthy Living.
YOGA NIDRA CLASS
Free group sessions:
Every Sunday Evening - 4:00-5:30 pm PT.
Yoga Nidra describes a state of consciousness that is spacious and boundless, where the layers of our being are recognized, met with awareness, and released for deeper freedom. This class is a practice to cultivate the state of Yoga Nidra and is offered once a week. My practice and teaching are influenced by the Shiva-Shakti-Tantra perspective which centralizes and honors the seat of the divine feminine, goddess, mother.
Sunday evening will contain all components of preparatory practices including warm-up's, Surya Namaskars, standing poses, balancing poses and seated asanas (45-55 minutes). This will be followed by the practices to cultivate the consciousness of Yoga Nidra (25-30 minutes). You may choose to attend only the Yoga Nidra segment, however please do your own asanas before, to facilitate relaxation of the physical body. We appreciate you arriving no later than 4:50pm for Yoga Nidra segment.
You need: A smart device with a data connection to Zoom, a silent space where you can sit comfortably
Optional: cushions, blankets.
Taught by: Nandini Narayanan
LOVINGKINDNESS MEDITATION CLASS
Group practice will be offered periodically for healthcare professionals, caregivers and the community
These sessions are rooted in gratitude and positivity, and focus on sending goodwill to ourselves and the world around us. In the Vipassana School (where this practice originated), it is known as Metta Bhavana Meditation. You can read more here.
You need: A smart device with wifi/data connection to Zoom, a silent space, comfortable seating space
Optional: yoga mat, cushions, blanket.
Taught by: Nandini Narayanan
MINDFULNESS PRACTICE CLASS
Free group sessions:
Offered in healthcare settings as periodic series and for professional continuing education and professional development
Educational and experiential focused trainings, these sessions include evidence based contemplative framework, guided practice, dialogue, and reflection. Mindfulness and Compassion meditation focuses on experiencing the awareness of being in the moment, without interpretation or judgment. We use breath concentration, other anchors for concentration, to embody awareness within a trauma-sensitive lens. A trauma-sensitive lens keeps in mind a practitioner's need to access meditation practices gradually, gently to receive optimal benefits.
You need: A smart device with a data connection to Zoom, a silent space where you can sit comfortably
Optional: cushions, blankets.
Taught by: Nandini Narayanan
*majority of the mindfulness and self-compassion classes for healthcare providers made possible through the Melinda Hoag Center for Healthy Living.
YOUTH YOGA CLASS
Currently being offered live, in-person to youth at Samueli Academy a public school, Irvine Therapy Services Inc., Melinda Hoag Smith Center for Healthy Living in Orange County California
Special class series offered to schools or groups at various times upon request
These weekly hour-long sessions are aimed at young practitioners (age 9-16) who may be new to the practice of yoga, but would like to build up flexibility and strength. They will largely involve stretching, breathing, meditation, and guided relaxation.
You need: When classes are taught online you will need a smart device with wifi/data connection to Zoom, a silent space, a chair with no side-arms that allows for movement
Optional: cushions or blanket
Taught by: Shiv Kailash Narayanan, Nandini Narayanan
*the first community youth yoga classes were made possible through the Melinda Hoag Center for Healthy Living. Youth class aimed at ages 9-16.
CLASS CALENDAR
Classes are free and open to all levels. Email me to get the links to attend class.
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