Online group classes
"Esther’s positive attitude and generous spirit seem to leap through the screen."
- Sue, online group classes
there's space for you here
All of my teaching holds space for you to adapt the offering to fit what you need or feel safe doing. This and other aspects of my approach stem from a few learnings that have resonated deeply in my experience:
- movement practice is useful when it "meets you where you are"
- healing happens through safety and agency
- we all have the capacity for healing
Mov/ed Steady
Sundays 8-9:15am and Wednesdays 8-9am
My intention with Mov/ed Steady is to offer a movement practice in which we focus on one action or stretch or breathing practice at a time. The shapes and movements I offer draw from various explorations of the body and how we move that I've encountered while studying dance, yoga, the alexander technique, strength conditioning. My teaching/facilitating approach is trauma informed.
You're welcome to make of this practice what you need!
You're welcome to make of this practice what you need!
Mov/ed Vinyasa
By appointment
Mov/ed Vinyasa is my version of a vinyasa yoga class. I would say my pacing is on the slow side and my style is pretty "flowy." When I'm guiding, I like to keep things moving without rushing :) I incorporate sun salutation (moving up and down from the floor repeatedly) and two-part movement on breath (e.g., arch and round the spine, lift and lower the arms).
Since these are online classes, I don't offer balancing inversions (e.g., handstands), nor shapes that require deep flexibility across multiple joints (no "pretzel" shapes).
Since these are online classes, I don't offer balancing inversions (e.g., handstands), nor shapes that require deep flexibility across multiple joints (no "pretzel" shapes).
Mov/ed Restorative
& Meditation
By appointment
Restorative and meditation practices invites you into a space for stillness, quiet, rest, and/or observation. Email me to request a restorative or meditation practice for yourself or a group. Custom session rates apply.
In restorative, I'll offer supported reclining and seated forms (you can use yoga props or pillows and blankets from around your home). Restorative can be especially useful during times of stress, recovery, and healing --and as a preventative practice!
In meditation, I offer some gentle movement to ease into a seated or reclining practice of focusing the mind, using breathing, visualization, and mantra.
REQUEST A CLASSIn restorative, I'll offer supported reclining and seated forms (you can use yoga props or pillows and blankets from around your home). Restorative can be especially useful during times of stress, recovery, and healing --and as a preventative practice!
In meditation, I offer some gentle movement to ease into a seated or reclining practice of focusing the mind, using breathing, visualization, and mantra.
how to join online classes
1
ATTEND A WELCOME SERIES
Starting in Fall 2022, I'll be offering a 5-week series introducing my approach to movement classes. You can attend for its own sake or as a way to become familiar with my offerings.
2
JOIN THE CLASS MAILING LIST
Once you've been in a class with me (whether the Welcome Series or something else), you're welcome to join my weekly classes. I'll offer to add you to the mailing list so that you can receive class details and weekly reminders if you choose.
3
PAY WHAT YOU CHOOSE
I offer my weekly classes and the Welcome Series on a pay-what-you-choose basis. Payments of all sizes support my teaching and make it possible for me to continue to offer classes.
movement with esther is
a "hell yes!" in my book
- Melanie, custom sessions