NEPA Yoga Fest

Summer calls us to expand — to take up space, speak clearly, and live boldly. But true expansion begins with grounding. This trauma-informed somatic flow explores the balance between rooting and rising through the yogic principle of Sthira & Sukha — steadiness and ease.


Class begins with gentle settling and embodied breathwork to support nervous system regulation and a sense of safety. From there, we build gradually into slow spinal waves, grounded standing postures, and intentional heart-opening shapes that cultivate strength without force. Throughout the practice, students are guided to move with awareness rather than performance — exploring what Sthira (stability) and Sukha (softness/space) feel like in real time: Where do I brace? Where can I soften? Where am I ready to expand with steadiness?


This experience emphasizes choice-based language, accessibility, and integration over choreography. We close with guided reflection and a practical takeaway students can carry into everyday life, including a simple 3-breath grounding tool and the mantra:


“I rise because I am rooted.”