I first walked through the door of Sacred Space, home of Samdhaana Yoga, shortly after Melody White opened the studio. I didn’t have a mat, I didn’t have the fashion outfit, but what I did have was a desire to maintain my health and a curiosity about the ancient form of exercise and meditation called yoga. What I found at Sacred Space was a welcoming atmosphere and the encouragement to try something new...Read more
For almost two years, I haven't been able to practice Vinyasa or Power classes, which is what I'd always done in the past, due to the severe joint pain and other neurological symptoms I have from Lyme Disease. I think the most "flow" yoga I've done has been limited to 30 minutes, and even that tired me to the point of exhaustion. But this weekend, I was able to make it through a 2-hour Power Samdhaana class...Read more
“What an awesome and wonderful yoga class! I’m so glad I went! I feel so much more centered, relaxed, flowing, calm, strong, and peaceful! It was just what I needed...” Read more
There are many wise, talented, insightful yoga instructors teaching incredible yoga classes every day, all over the globe. But there is only one Melody White and we are blessed to have her teaching right here in our little corner of the world. If you’ve participated in her classes or taken her Samdhaana Yoga Teacher Training, you probably know what I mean. If you haven’t had the opportunity, you may understandably be a little skeptical about what I’m going to describe...Read more
Class Focus: Strong Foundations class with a restorative centerpiece. Addresses all openings with a focus on back extension to include Puppy Pose, Seal, Bridge, and Restorative Half Virasana, followed by seated twists and a standing external hip series.
Class Focus: A Power Vinyasa Class that addresses all 7 elements of Opening. Includes peak postures of Wheel, Revolved Triangle, Revolved Big Toe (Standing), and Side Crow
Take back extension in Restorative Bridge, followed by restorative twists, and Restorative Child's Pose. (If you have already watched this video and are familiar with how to get into the first pose, you may wish to skip the beginning explanation and begin the video at minute 5.)
Props: 2 large bolsters, strap, sandbag, eye pillow
I continue to use yoga in my classroom and my kids love it almost as much as I do! I came home from a long stressful day and was able to relax with your Restorative video. I felt fantastic! My doctor just told me to continue with yoga because "it's the best thing you can do for yourself!" Namaste. - B.M.
Releasing Stress and Elevating Mood for those with Low Energy
The following 2 videos are for those whose lifeline is the earth, who are generally calm and grounded in nature, and have associated elements of earth and water. Stress tends to be experienced as a great weight that accumulates, pushing them down physically and emotionally, and therefore they need a means to move stress out and be lifted.
Class Description: This is a Power Vinyasa Master Class (Level 4) that addresses all 7 elements of opening. Includes peak postures of Camel, option for Wheel, Big Toe (all 3 variations) and Revolved Triangle. Format: Mandala - 2 Halves and Mandala - Full Rotations. (A video of this full class is available with a subscription to our Online Yoga Classes.)
Class Focus: A Power Vinyasa Class that addresses all 7 elements of opening. Includes peak postures of Camel, option for Wheel, Big Toe (all 3 variations) and Revolved Triangle.
Move stress out of the body through Child's Pose, hip circles, a short series of back extension, followed by restorative twists and Restorative Child's Pose
Class Focus: this is a Power Vinyasa Class that addresses all 7 elements of opening, with a focus on twists. Includes Peak Postures of Big Toe - all 3 variations, Revolved Triangle, Revolved Half Moon, and Sundial
Class Focus: External hip rotation, back extension and mainly twists; focus is on Eagle Pose standing with mimicking floor twists of Eagle; also, option for Eagle to Half Moon Pose; Peak Posture – Revolved Triangle
Move stress out of the body through a short standing series of forward folds, twists, and side body lengthening, followed by Restorative Pigeon, shoulder releases, crossover twists, Restorative Child's Pose, and belly on the bolster
Each class in our Samdhaana Yoga Gentle Beginner Series begins standing, followed by movement and poses on hands and knees or reclined on the mat. Each class in the series builds upon the previous classes in the series, but all the classes are easy to follow and accessible to most people. No prior yoga experience required. Once you're comfortable with theses classes, you may wish to try the Active Beginner Series below.
I first walked through the door of Sacred Space, home of Samdhaana Yoga, shortly after Melody White opened the studio. I didn’t have a mat, I didn’t have the fashion outfit, but what I did have was a desire to maintain my health and a curiosity about the ancient form of exercise and meditation called yoga. What I found at Sacred Space was a welcoming atmosphere and the encouragement to try something new...
