Advanced Arm Balances & Inversions - $29
This class is taught by:
Jill Saylor (RYT 500, E-RYT 200/YACEP/PT)
Jill is a self proclaimed tree hugging, bee keeping, ocean conserving, shark loving, garden tending, aerial yoga fanatic, clothesline drying hippie just trying to make the world a better place!
- My teaching style is: Very fun and laid back. Nothing too serious in my classes.
- My favorite yoga pose is: any hammock inversion
- Yoga has helped me: grow as a person into a more active person and has allowed me to help others
- I love my tattoos because: They tell stories from my life!
- My favorite deity or god/goddess is Gaia because: without her we’d be nothing!
- You must try this healthy snack: My personal local honey!!
- My favorite Sanskrit word or phrase is Unnata because it means elevated and I love elevating myself off the floor with aerial.
- My advice for beginning yogis is: We all start as beginners!
- I’m most grateful for: Being able to have done all the things in my life that got me to this point!
- The most exotic place I’ve practiced yoga is: Sand dunes in Mosselbaai, South Africa or a tiny little island in the middle of the Gulf off Nicaragua called Little Corn Island/
- If I could practice yoga with anyone it would be: My sister because we always do things together!
- I’m determined to take my yoga to the next level because: I like to set goals for myself.
- My heroes are: My sister.
- My super power is: Making a healthier, better version of anything you can find in the beauty, pharmacy or cleaning section at the store, and probably showing women that it is possible for us to be strong.
- My one wish for the world is: That she thrives and survives with or without humans!
Autumn Andrella (E-RYT 500)
Autumn is a busy wife and mother. She started her yoga journey in 2017. She sought yoga out to find relief from running pain and general aches. Quickly discovering all the other benefits to yoga, she was inspired to commit to a daily practice and took things up a notch. She has found life changing transformations within, not to mention the physical and mental challenges are very exciting for her! She can't wait to share this with her students!
- My teaching style is: A balance between exciting and energetic but calm and connected.
- My favorite yoga pose is: Chaturanga Dandasana - I feel strong, connected and engaged
- Yoga has helped me overcome: Neglecting my self worth. As many of us, I tend to make everyone else a priority and overtime their needs and time becomes more important. Yoga has connected me with myself and gives me permission to be selfish because I am worth it.
- I love my: Arms because they are strong and get to hug my family.
- My favorite Deity is: Ganesha - he is the deity of wisdom and good fortune and the remover of obstacles.
- You must try this healthy snack: Edamame with sea salt (cold or hot)
- My favorite Sanskrit word: Ahamkara, meaning EGO. I like it because checking my ego allows me to accept myself as I am at that moment.
- My advice for beginning yogis: Yogis, have an open mind, trust and honor yourself and watch the transformation unfold.
- I'm most grateful for: My mother! She raised me to believe in myself and she always tells me how proud she is of the woman I am.
- The most exotic place I've practiced yoga is: The beach!
- If I could practice yoga with anyone it would be: My sister, Trisha. I have the honor and privilege to practice with her often and I love how close our relationship has become with this commonality.
- I'm excited to take my yoga to the next level because: My body and mind has completely amazed me in the past few years and I wish that everyone can feel this way about themselves.
- My hero is: My husband, Austin Andrella. He is very inspiring, loyal, honest and motivated. He is a man of his word and strives to be a good man in every area of his life.
- My one wish for the world is: That every child feels loved and protected.
Betsy Adamson-Stakley
Betsy is a mother to 3 awesome kids, Anthony, William and Brooke. She loves to watch them develop into the amazing humans they are becoming as individuals. Betsy is a water junky; She loves to be in and around the water, it soothes her soul. She also loves water sports of any kind. She is also privileged to work her full-time job enriching the lives of seniors at Windsor Medical Center. Betsy loves spending time outdoors, especially when it snows.
- Yoga has helped me overcome: The trauma of a terrible divorce and a previous back injury that resulted in 3 herniated discs. Yoga helped me gain back my confidence and self-love.
- I love my Legs because: They are strong and keep me grounded & rooted to the earth.
- My favorite deity or god/goddess is Saraswati because: She is the goddess of language, knowledge, wisdom, flow and the arts.
- You must try this healthy snack: Avocado toast with everything bagel seasoning. Yummy!
- My favorite Sanskrit word or phrase is Santosha because: It means contentment/happiness. In a world full of bigger and better, I think it's important to find contentment in what we already have. Taking the time to reflect and give thanks opens my eyes to see my life is full of love and blessings.
- My advice for beginning yogis is: Do not compare yourself to anyone else. Everyone's journey is different, and we all evolve in our own time.
- I’m most grateful for: My family, they help me grow daily, and show me unconditional love.
- The most exotic place I’ve practiced yoga is: On the beach with just the sounds of the ocean to guide me.
- If I could practice yoga with anyone it would be my 3 best friends because: They are all strong, unique, and fun to practice with. Each one brings something to their mats that inspires me.
- I'm Thrilled to take my yoga to the next level because: I love watching Individual's grow on their yoga journey, mastering new postures and feeling excited about how strong they are inside and out.
- My heroes are: My mother and grandmothers. All three have such a strong moral compass, and even though my grandmothers are gone I still feel them guiding me during the hard times. My mother is one of the strongest women I know, she’s faced many obstacles and held tight to her faith, overcoming anything in her path.
- My one wish for the world is: That everyone knows their worth and can accept themselves for the beautiful beings they are.
Advanced arm balances and inversions challenge you physically, mentally, and emotionally. They hold the power to shift your perspective on yourself and the world around you. Learn how to prep, refine and become aware of common misalignments.
We'll explore:
- Advanced arm balances and inversions such as advanced variations of headstand, forearm stand and handstand
- Proper use of props to help you safely achieve these poses
- Floating in and out of asanas
- Challenging and creative transitions
$29 per enrollment. 10% off for Annual Class Pass and Take Care of You members!
