YOGA WITH MONICA PHILLIPS
NEW ONLINE CLASS OFFERINGS:
YOU ARE WHAT YOU PRACTICE - PRACTICE MOVEMENT AND MINDFULNESS FOR A THRIVING LIFESTYLE
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ONLINE AND IN-PERSON *PRIVATE AND GROUP CLASSES
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Why Yoga?
Yoga is not just about stretching the body. Yoga is a process to gain stillness in the mind so we can see more clearly and allow more ease-and-flow to do our best work and be our best selves. The movements of yoga are an expression of the body that bring us strength and stability so our bodies can move with us better throughout life.
I started practicing yoga in 1996 in Paris. Then as a working mom, I found online yoga to be a great solution. In my practice I have explored kundalini, hatha, vinyasa flow, Iyengar, prenatal yoga, kirtan, meditation, and more.
After many yoga classes and retreats, I became a 500-hour RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) with Yoga Alliance. I trained through Yoga Works with teachers including Mynx Inatsugu, Melanie Salvatore-August, Tiffany Russo, Jeanne Heileman, Dianne Bondy, Marc Holzman, and more. I am grateful to have incredible teachers who continue to guide me on my yoga journey.
Join me for this 20-minute gentle yoga stretch and chanting. Subscribe to my YouTube page for updates on more yoga classes and lessons.
NEW ONLINE CLASS OFFERINGS STARTING SOON!
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Yin Yoga for Joint Health - VIRTUAL SERIES, Tuesdays, 12 pm - 1:15 pm Pacific Time
Starts Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Email Monica to learn more
Enjoy the benefits of slowing down. By taking time in the poses, we become more aware of our felt sensations and what begins to unfold from deeper within. Grounding, longer-held poses help hydrate connective tissues, alleviate tension, relieve stress, and calm your mind. Yin yoga is a quiet, contemplative practice not to be confused with restorative yoga. The long, deep holds of the yin practice target the connective tissue. This nourishing experience offers conscious rest and unwinding for the body, mind, and spirit to improve joint health, reduce stress and anxiety, improve circulation and lead to better sleep.
Recommended attire and props: Wear comfortable clothes and have available a mat, two blankets, a pillow or bolster, and two blocks.
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Mindfulness & Movement - Integrate some easeful movement and mindfulness into your afternoon in this 30-minute gentle Yoga Practice.
Whether you are at home or at the office, this class is accessible to all. For the best experience, comfortable clothes are recommended for a full range of motion. A clean place to sit and stretch is also recommended (mat or blanket).
Mondays at 11:30 am Pacific Time, starts January 20, 2025
On April 14, 2025, class will be held at 1 pm PT.
On May 19, 2025 a free recording will be offered to current students in place of a live class.
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YOGA WITH MONICA
I teach Vinyasa Flow, Yin Yoga, Gentle Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Yoga for Seniors, Meditation, and Mindfulness.
I currently teach online and in-person at:
Atma Yoga in Orinda, CA - Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 PM (All levels flow)
Oakwood Athletic Club in Lafayette, Ca - Mondays, 4:30-6 PM (Yoga 1/2)
I offer in-person classes for private and small group lessons and online courses, both live and on-demand.
Please get in touch if you would like to learn more about yoga.
Corporate Retreats: Wellness is the cornerstone to building trust and creating high-performing teams and a thriving culture. Bring your team together for a retreat like no other. Connect mind, body, and spirit. In these retreats, I weave together and leverage Patrick Lencioni’s Five Behaviors, CoActive Coaching principles, and the ancient practice of yoga philosophy for a mind body experience that uplifts, energizes, and centers your team together.
Gentle Yoga: Incorporate breath work, core strengthening exercises, flexibility, and meditation. Whether you are waking up or taking a mindfulness break from your day, this class will gently energize your whole body helping you feel strong and calm to move with ease into what is next.
Vinyasa Flow: Link movement to breath and build some heat and flexibility in this class. Come sweat, gain stability, get out of your head and increase ease and flow throughout your life. Flow classes offer variations for the level of the students.
Yoga for Seniors: We are what we practice. Keeping a strong, stable, flexible body means you are not a burden on those around you and that you can show empathy to yourself and others. Age does not have to be a barrier to health, but you do have to choose to invite in healthy practices. I love working with seniors who want to gain back mobility and strength or continue their practice so they can stay active and live well.
Other yoga styles weaved into Monica’s teachings: Hatha, Yoga Nidra, Yin, Restorative
Props: I love props and recommend using them to create the best yoga experience for you.
Recommended: Mat, blocks, strap, bolster or pillow, and comfortable clothes that allow movement.
Props can also include a chair, a stool, the wall, and more. Learn more in my online intro to props.
Yoga Philosophy for Everyday Living
A video podcast series featuring global yoga instructors and executives.
I started this series to share the ancient wisdom of yoga and how it connects to your everyday living both on & off the mat.
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Welcome to yoga!
Join me for yoga in-person or online.
Small groups or private lessons in Lafayette, CA
Online classes - group classes and private lessons
Yin Yoga for Joint Health Online, Tuesdays, 11 am - 12:15 pm PT
Mindfulness & Movement Online, Mondays, 11:30 am - 12 pm PT
Props recommended: a mat or towel, a blanket or two, a bolster or pillow, a strap (tie/belt), and blocks (or books). If you don’t have yoga props, get creative with items you might have around the house!
To explore options, please get in touch.
My yoga journey
Learn more about my yoga journey in these blog posts.
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