Movement Classes:
Yoga and Tai Chi
Accessible Yoga Asana
The physical practice of Yoga is called Asana. It becomes Accessible when options are provided for an individual to be able to perform the physical asana in a manner that is safe, effective and feels good. Mental practice is also a valid, accessible asana.
In Accessible Yoga Asana, options may include support equipment including chairs, yoga blocks or bricks, straps, bolsters, blankets, a wall, the floor, a bed or headstand bench. It is not required to have all that equipment at your disposal to participate. A sturdy hardback book can work well for a yoga block; a belt for a strap; denser pillows or couch cushions for bolsters; any blanket or towel works just as well. However, if you are attending sessions frequently, you may find dedicated equipment useful. Click here to see equipment I use and recommend. Each class description will have a recommended supports list.
These classes are more Hatha inspired, and taken at a slower pace to allow people time to explore what feels good and make adjustments live. I will outline in the class description where I will be demonstrating: chair or floor and will provide verbal instructions for the other.
Tai Chi Fundamentals®
Tai Chi Fundamentals® Adapted is a simplified, Yang-style program consisting of Basic Moves that build on each other to create the Tai Chi Short Form (the slow, dancing movements you may have watched people do in the park.) This short form is introductory and leads into the Yang 24 short form or the Cheng Man Ching 37 short form well. Whether you are in your 20s or over 100, an athlete or a couch potato, in peak form or dealing with painful and limiting health conditions, you can enjoy the benefits of Tai Chi Fundamentals®. The classes are conducted from a chair, in standing with arm support on a chair or walker or free standing. Bria will outline what posture she will demonstrate from in each class description; however, the moves can be adapted to any posture of your choice.
For the curious, Bria's Tai Chi Lineage looks like this. Direct instruction from Kristi Hallisay and Patricia Culotti (Certified Tai Chi Fundamentals® Teacher Trainers) -> Tricia Yu, Tai Chi Fundamentals® Founder and Certified Yang Style Cheng Man Ch’ing Lineage instructor -> Grand Masters: Benjamin Pang Jeng Lo and William C.C. Chen -> Professor Cheng Man-ch'ing -> Yang Chengfu -> Yang Jianhou -> Yang Luchan (Yang style Tai Chi Founder)
Private Retreats
Bria is also available to bring yoga or tai chi to you in person or virtually for private events, such as corporate retreats, bridal showers, mommy's day off, self-care retreats, assisted living or group home exercise groups, etc. Click the button below to send me a message to see what I could tailor to your specific needs!
Movement Classes are for YOU if you...
-- often feel left out of group movement classes
-- want to move
-- feel you are too [weak, uncoordinated, unbalanced, inflexible, unfocused, slow, tired]
-- don't look like people on social media or tv that do yoga or tai chi
-- are afraid of falling
-- are afraid of looking like you don't know anything
-- want to improve your strength, coordination, balance, flexibility, focus, stamina
-- use a mobility device to get around
-- use braces, orthotics or prosthetics
-- use oxygen, CPAP, BiPAP
-- have never done yoga or tai chi
-- want to decrease stress, anxiety or depression
-- want to improve sleep, thinking, mood
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