A Practice in Meditation

Challenging enough that it required focus, but not too strenuous. Good ...

Challenging enough that it required focus, but not too strenuous. Good to unwind after work. I got to let off some steam but still feel calm and centered at the end.

Slow paced, good variety of poses; focuses on spine flexibility, hips op...

Slow paced, good variety of poses; focuses on spine flexibility, hips opening, balance, core strength. Builds concentration and inner awareness. Thank you!

I'd forgotten I'd tried this class some months ago. Now, well, the balan...

I'd forgotten I'd tried this class some months ago. Now, well, the balancing poses are still challenging but I loved that whole sequence. The slower movements and holding of this class really helps me to move inward and find focus. There are some wonderful hip openers and I also so appreciated the core work at the end. Things are coming along! Thank you, Sarah and YogaToday!

Really enjoyed this class on a Monday morning. The slower, meditative se...

Really enjoyed this class on a Monday morning. The slower, meditative session felt like a perfect way to start the workweek. Thanks to all previous reviewers for helping me to choose this class, as well as to Sarah and all of the folks at Yoga Today!

i agree that this would make a lovely evening class, but today i am star...

i agree that this would make a lovely evening class, but today i am starting my day with it, and it was great! i feel super clear-headed and focused, and my nervous system feels particularly peaceful. this is a great class to do if you are feeling any anxiety or tension in the mind and/or body.

Challenging standing balancing poses & core work at the end of class

Love the class. Meditative, relaxing and energizing. A bonus would be...

Love the class. Meditative, relaxing and energizing. A bonus would be to clean up the sounds which can be distracting but also can be used to move further into meditation. It's always fun to let go of the irritating things and tune into the beauty and power of the poses.

I am a novice who has been practicing regularly for about 7 months and I...

I am a novice who has been practicing regularly for about 7 months and I still find the inward focus through meditation a great challenge! There is a training of the mind and heart that has to occur, yes? And I doubt the depth of focus Sarah is requesting of us can occur at the novice level. Also, those balancing poses were tough! A beautiful class with some sounds problems here and there.

Great meditative sequence. I always love doing eagle arms in a low lunge...

Great meditative sequence. I always love doing eagle arms in a low lunge - feels great! The standing postures sequence challenges you to keep your focus.

...although I second the suggestion that this doesn't need to be marked ...

...although I second the suggestion that this doesn't need to be marked "yogis." Aside from a couple of chaturangas-into-down-dogs, most of the poses (and all of the pace) were totally appropriate for novices.

on a rainy autumn sunday this class starts slow.. and then sarah gets us...

on a rainy autumn sunday this class starts slow.. and then sarah gets us once again into the core!!

I felt very balanced and energized after this class. Very strengthening,...

I felt very balanced and energized after this class. Very strengthening, but not over-taxing.

Very nice segwey into a meditation session

This was a wonderful, slow class with a BIG ending! The core work was a...

This was a wonderful, slow class with a BIG ending! The core work was astounding at the end. I feel great! Thanks Sarah!

Great evening yoga practice.

I haven't done that many standing balancing poses in awhile, very approp...

I haven't done that many standing balancing poses in awhile, very appropriate for the meditative intention. The tough core sequence at the end generated heat and energy for sure.

I feel so relaxed and open. thank you.

I feel very balanced and focussed after this practise. Thank you again f...

I feel very balanced and focussed after this practise. Thank you again for a good start of my day!

If you're looking for a good class to wind down with after a long and st...

If you're looking for a good class to wind down with after a long and stressful day, i would recommend this one. Lots of slow, deliberate movement, side body opening, balancing poses, and core work at the end. Great for beginners as well.

Beautiful class! Gorgeous scenery! Sarah succeeds yet again in getting m...

Beautiful class! Gorgeous scenery! Sarah succeeds yet again in getting me to try a new way of breathing - the rapid breath.

Hard busy day. This class really centered me mentally and physically!

very enjoyable class :)

Namaste, Sarah! Very nice meditative yet physically challenging class. ...

Namaste, Sarah! Very nice meditative yet physically challenging class. Great class to rotate between more yang classes. Accessible and useful to all levels.