Mindfulness Yoga uses yoga postures and breathwork to help cultivate a particular way of paying attention in each moment as you practice. The sequencing and difficulty of the postures varies from individual to individual, but the underlying concept of present-moment awareness remains a focus. Mindfulness yoga sessions are appropriate for beginners and more advanced students alike.
Private Yoga Sessions
Get one-on-one attention in developing your yoga practice in the privacy of your own home or at The Opener Studio in Montclair.
Receive expert hands-on adjustments from Domonick, a trained Massage Therapist and Certified Yoga Instructor.
Learn how yoga can relieve stress in your daily life. Domonick holds a PhD in Psychology and is a trained mindfulness meditation teacher. In your sessions, you will learn to cultivate a new way of being in your life, one that incorporates more ease and acceptance and less self-criticism, judgment and frustration.
Learn to use yoga to work with your health issues: chronic pain, headaches, high blood pressure, insomnia, depression, anxiety, carpal tunnel, repetitive stress syndrome and weight management, among others.
Yoga is a great form of exercise, but it is also much more. Private sessions provide a way for you to tap into the richness of your practice, to maximize the benefits you get from your time on the mat.
Private sessions are $85 for 90-minutes. Email Domonick or call (510-219-1851) to schedule your first session.
Yoga Hikes
Never heard of a yoga hike? Neither had I. But, my daily walks amidst the redwoods of the East Bay inspired me to develop this class. During the 90-minute class, you will get to walk the paths, learn special breathing techniques to promote heatlh, practice yoga postures as we stop at various sites along the way, receive a big dose of Nature as your practice. Classes are upbeat, fun and highly addictive. This is a Nature-lover's dream yoga class. Click here for more details.
Yin Yoga
Yin Yoga is a softer, slower style of yoga than is practiced in most yoga studios. In Yin practice, poses are held for longer periods of time in order to allow connective tissues (tendons and ligaments) to stretch, in addition to the muscles. Yin practice helps your body and mind release tension and ushers you into a place of deep relaxation. It provides excellent practice in learning to slow down for those who feel constantly on the go. Yin practice is suitable for all levels of students, and is an excellent complement to more vigorous forms of exercise like running, biking, swimming and tennis.
Chakra Yoga
Chakra Yoga is based in the Hatha Yoga tradition and incorporates poses you would experience in a typical yoga class. However, it includes an emphasis on the chakras or energy centers of the body. Often, a class will focus on a particular chakra and address the life issues related to that chakra. For example, the root chakra reflects our groundedness and connection to the Earth, so this class will include poses that help with grounding the body. Chakra yoga is appropriate for both beginning and more advanced students, especially those interested in moving beyond simply walking through a series of poses, and rather diving into the deep wisdom of their bodies.
Thai Yoga
Thai Yoga is a passive form of yoga, in which the practitioner moves your body through a series of yoga-like stretches. It helps you feel yourself in the pose without the muscular effort you would typically apply to get yourself there. Click this link for a full description of Thai Yoga.
In private and small group sessions, you will benefit from hands-on adjustments to improve your alignment and balance, as well as from instructions on how to use your practice to connect your mind and body.
Increase your flexibility, stamina, strength and levels of energy. Learn to relax and reduce stress in your life. Have fun!
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