the space

To provide a safe and comfortable space, physical and emotional, for the mindful practice, exploration and joyful experience of Yoga.
Small consistent class groups build a comfortable feeling of familiarity, safety and community.

the practice

To provide thorough detailing of alignment principals for postures & offer adjustments and modifications for each unique individual in the group.
To encourage students’ gradual and progressive awareness of their body and self with the resulting wisdom to find their own level of comfort - a kind balance of will and surrender, effort and letting go.
To continually practice non-competitiveness, self acceptance.
To empower the student to personalize their own practice.

the context

To provide some knowledge of the origins and theory of Yoga, by short talks, experiential practice, hand-outs and suggested readings.

the deeper practice

To connect each person with their heart center, and to the place deep inside where wisdom lives.
To facilitate the growth and transformation that yoga offers.
To take the lessons that we learn while practicing on the yoga mat into our daily routines and interactions.

“I truly felt at ease in Sylvia's class which made all the difference for me in my yoga experience. Each class was well organized, easy to understand and step by step so that you felt really involved in getting to know your body.”
- Gabriela Menyhart