Steph Schwartz
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Steph’s power as a teacher resides in her ability to weave yogic storytelling into feel-good flows that unlock hearts and inspire souls. With 10+ years of teaching experience, Steph draws heavily from the devotional qualities of Bhakti yoga combined with the fluid and physical aspects of vinyasa. Steph masterfully translates yogic philosophy through mantra (chanting) and is deeply connected to her kirtan community. She also knows how to move with heat-building mandala flows woven with humor and compassion to maintain presence. Practitioners can expect concise alignment cues delivered with a poetic understanding of the human body and its superhuman capabilities. Her path to yoga started off the mat and on the road as an ultra marathon runner, where she found yoga as an injury prevention tool and mental stamina practice to help her go the distance. Steph is also a skydiving enthusiast, certified BASE flyer, and dog parent to Boogie and Diggit. Discover more about Steph: https://www.mandalamonkey.com/.
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Listening Is Love
Enjoy a brief pranayama (breath work) practice, subtle spinal twists, and gentle hamstring opening before resting in a loving savasana with a beautiful chant with harmonium. Simple observation is one of the most powerful tools we have to cultivate love and one of the greatest gifts we can give others.
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Sowing Seeds of Love
Explore forgiveness and back bending. Using your yoga practice, build your capacity to soften your ego as you open your eyes to love.
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Seeds of Change
Explore hip openers and balancing poses to support the creation of 21 days of healthy habits. Mantras: Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha. Lokha Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu. Om Shanti.
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Thoughts and Beliefs
What we experience in the world is a reflection of what we believe. Shift your thoughts and beliefs by planting seeds of abundance internally, so the external world flourishes.
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Good Soil
Strengthen your relationship with yourself. Begin by working into your foundation to create fertile soil for which to grow strong roots and espansive branches! This practice will help you cultivate acceptance, forgiveness, and gratitude - all key components of creating good soil to plant your seeds of growth in.
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Sita and Earth
Take a dip into the story of the goddess Sita and her inspirational patience, courage and loyalty while weaving together a small series of postures focused on hamstring opening.
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Kali, The Fierce Goddess of Time
Create space for the fierce energy of endings and new beginnings with this energy-moving practice of repetitive movments.
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Durga, Your Inner Warrior
Meet your inner warrior on the mat with some warrior poses to build courage and strength. When we know our strength, we can open our hearts in trying situations.
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Lakshmi and Abundance
Wake up your hamstrings, hips, and shoulders as you explore abundance and feminine energy.
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Saraswati and Awakening
The goddess of knowledge and creativity, Saraswati is the inspiration for this practice. Use her words "it it through knowledge we find possibility where there once were problems" as inspiration today to find your voice and speak your authentic truth.
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Endings and Beginnings
Create new ways of thinking, explore your potential, and transform old patterns through kapalabhati (skull-shining) breathwork and a well-rounded sequence of postures to ground into new beginnings.
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Spirals in Nature
Begin your practice with a strength mudra (hand gensture) and revisit the theme of strength throughout class in a short standing sequence. Whether it’s a spiral in a sunflower’s center, the design of a snail’s shell, or the curl of a breaking wave, the natural creation of spirals metaphorically represent birth, a point of origin. From this place of creation we can find strength!
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Raindrops and Ripples
One of the many lessons in yoga is to value your own individuality while simultaneously recognizing oneness. By honoring our own uniqueness, we give those around us permission to do the same.
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The Lesson of the Mandala
Over several days, Tibetan monks work tirelessly creating a beautiful and intricate sand mandala, only to erase it as soon as they finish. This act reminds us that the only constant in life is change. Spend your practice today reminding yourself that by embracing the power of non-attachment you can acknowledge the gift of your own impermanent nature.
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Ganesha and Earth
The centered, grounded energy of Ganesha helps us find our roots through this practice. Send your energy and intentions deep to the earth’s core, aligning from the bones so that you feel a solid sense of Self.
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Playful Ganesha
Use the playful pattern of the mandala flow to open yourself up to seeing the wonder of each moment just like Ganesha. Find a fun intention for your class today and enjoy a practice of lighthearted exploration!
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Ganesha Mantra and Meditation
Enjoy an exploration of pranayama (breath work) and a mini meditation to get grounded. Use the energy of Ganesha to help get centered in your body, heart, and spirit.
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The Remover of Obstacles
Tip toe against your edge, using inspiration and courage from Ganesha to help discover mindful forward progress. Move toward crow pose and strengthen your core.
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