Courtney
It was my senior year at NYU and I was struggling with stress and anxiety. I didn't quite know what to expect, but I signed up for yoga as an elective hoping it would offer something, anything, to help me calm my mind. What I received from the practice was so much more! I was hooked! Yoga continues to help me heal all aspects of my being. I teach because I know personally what this practice can offer and I love being able to witness others become addicted to the gifts of yoga. I am 500hr certified and I believe the practice is fullest when we engage our body, mind, and spirit leaving no stone unturned as we move closer to our best selves.
HOMETOWN: Houston, TX y'all!
FAVORITE SONG/ARTIST: Good Morning Heartache by Billie Holiday AND Didn't Cha Know by Erykah Badu AND If 6 Were 9 by Jimi Hendrix
ODD FACT: I don't like chocolate or strawberries or anything sweet really
MY STEEZ: I will always lead class with an intention offering a spiritual or mental element to the asana. As we move the postures help elevate the teachings "yoking" everything together. I will always mention the heart. I will probably curse. I will make a bad joke. My classes are soulful, mindful, with creative flows and silly antics to challenge and comfort the yogi from the inside out.
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CHILL - As We Transition
Change isnt always chill! As we explore transitions we ride that edge of accessible heat and movement.
2 blocks, blanket
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Building A Bridge Basics
Grow slowly to bridge pose, a common pose in classes. Yoga means to yolk, to connect, to build bridges in our lives on and off the mat.
Props: 2 blocks and a blanket
Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2w7PohInnNYeNMDjSywZim?si=10220ddb39f84e20 -
Root Chakra Meditation with Courtney
This grounding meditation can be done seated, laying down, or however you feel most supported. A focus on the Root Chakra.
Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5gKDgqCAOMHzU1ZPNumh1D?si=c2c29550688f4cc0
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Yoga Sutra Study - NIYAMAS - Ishvarapraṇidhāna (5 of 5)
Courtney shares techniques for incorporating yoga into our daily lives through simple and accessible practices. Each class has a lecture and a short practice to help you take yoga off the mat.
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Yoga Sutra Study - YAMAS - Aparigraha (5 of 5)
How can we bring yoga off the mat?
Courtney shares techniques for incorporating yoga into our lifestyle — focusing on the fifth yama. This practice focuses on Aparigraha, a practice in not grasping too tightly to outcomes, to material things, and more. -
Yoga Sutra Study - NIYAMAS - Svādhyāya (4 of 5)
Courtney shares techniques for incorporating yoga into our daily lives through simple and accessible practices. A lecture and a practice to guide you in self study.
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Yoga Sutra Study YAMAS - Brahmacharya (4 of 5)
Courtney shares techniques for incorporating yoga into our daily lives through simple and accessible practices. A short lecture and a practice to guide you through the traditional and more modern approach to moderation, conservation of energy.
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Yoga Sutra Study - NIYAMAS - Tapas (3 of 5)
Courtney shares techniques for incorporating yoga into our daily lives through simple and accessible practices. This lecture and short practice will help guide you to that yogic motivation and heat to create change.
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Yoga Sutra Study - YAMAS - Asteya (3 of 5)
Courtney shares techniques for incorporating yoga into our daily lives through simple and accessible practices — focusing on the third yama, known as ASTEYA (non-stealing).
Each yoga sutra study class has a lecture and a practice.
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NIYAMAS - Saucha (1 of 5)
Courtney shares techniques for incorporating yoga into our daily lives through simple and accessible practices — focusing on the first niyama, known as SAUCHA (cleanliness, purity).
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NIYAMAS - Santosha (2 of 5)
Courtney shares techniques for incorporating yoga into our daily lives through simple and accessible practices — focusing on the second niyama, known as SANTOSHA (cleanliness, purity).
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Yoga Sutra Study - YAMAS - Ahiṃsā (1 of 5)
Courtney shares techniques for incorporating yoga into our daily lives through simple and accessible practices — focusing on the first yama, known as AHIMSA (non-violence, non-harming).
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YAMAS - Satya (2 of 5)
Courtney shares techniques for incorporating yoga into our daily lives through simple and accessible practices — focusing on the second yama, known as SATYA (truthfulness).
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FLOW - Being Human
Courtney leads a quick flow encouraging us to use our practice as a way to flow through our humanity, while inviting a sense of curiosity and playfulness. You will need blocks and a strap.
Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5RQgAljAkytOx3F2bEINkh?si=ylSh7omcQDefc-m8sDJUjw
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CHILL - Empathy & Connection
Courtney leads a slow flow inviting you to connect to something greater than yourself. You will need blocks.
Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4l6V2KIgu64YaZJYUPlvEd?si=LWuUnbN8SMm-w5kEeZ3_7w&nd=1
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MEDITATE - Pure Light
Courtney focuses in on the breath and pure light in this 20 minute meditation session.
Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6VJfpgy4A3GosiNE04NI2A?si=cO-yIgXPRzu_i3MZNxVY1Q
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Warrior Basics
Courtney teaches warrior pose basics! This Basics class is great to refreshing your foundation, learning the ropes, or enjoying a more deconstructed approach. You will need blocks.
Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/10n4oMNNVBc3aJGPAmBJGd?si=I555VaEUSQqces70-WKddw
