Practice Yoga in Prescott!
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About My Class
Yoga settles your mind and centers your soul.
Withdraw your attention from the external world, go within and find quiet and stillness.
Connect with your body and breath, get out of your thoughts, and release tension, leading to deep relaxation. Ahhhh, Savasana.
Your body, mind, and spirit will come to remember what it feels like to be integrated, whole, and at peace.
What are the classes like?
A hatha yoga practice with the intention of cultivating stillness in your mind.
Scroll down for a list of poses.
“Yoga is quieting the mind into silence”
Traditional yoga has at its core, the purpose of settling your mind to bring you to a deeper awareness of your self.
When & Where?
Individual Sessions by appointment
Small Group Instruction at Your Location
Who should practice Yoga?
If you have a basic knowledge of asana (postures) and pranayama (such as ujjayi breathing),
you will benefit from the practice of Santosha Yoga,
though no prior knowledge of either is required.
Three things to remember:
1. Follow your breath
2. Set your gaze
3. Play your edge
The class is structured toward a beginner or advanced beginner with freedom for the experienced yogini to maximize her time on the mat.
Poses are linked together with breath (vinyasa).
Ayurvedic Influence on Practice
The asanas (poses) are intended to focus, calm, and lessen Vata imbalance that can arise from over-stimulation of the senses (aka daily life).
The asanas will reduce Pitta imbalance brought about by stress and an intense, demanding lifestyle or occupation.
To build heat in the body to reduce Kapha dosha, use deep breathing when moving from one pose to the next.
Your Instructor
I am a Nurse Practitioner and Health Care Educator. I hold certificates in Hatha Yoga, Primordial Sound Meditation Instruction, and am a student of Ayurveda.
The Syllabus: Asanas for Santosha Practice
Beginning Standing Yoga Poses
Vrksasana (tree)
Ardha Chandrasana (half moon)
Virabhadrasana II (warrior II)
Utthita Parsvakonasana (side angle)
Trikonasana (triangle)
Prasarita Padottanasana (wide angle fwd bend)
Utkatasana (fierce or chair)
Poses for Salutation to the Sun
Samasthiti (equal standing)
Uttanasana (forward fold)
Utthita Ashwa Sanchalanasana (runners lunge)
Chattarunga Dandasana (plank)
Astangasana (eight-limb pose)
Salamba Bhujanasana (supported backbend or sphinx)
Adho Mukha Svanasana (mountain or downward dog)
Beginning Seated Yoga Poses
Baddha konasana (bound angle)
Upavistha konasana (seated wide angle fwd bend)
Marichyasana (seated twist)
Setu bandha sarvangasana (bridge)
Matsyasana (fish)
Savasana (relaxation pose)
Intermediate Asanas (modifications available)
Parsvottanasana (intense side stretch)
Parivrtta Trikonasana (revolved triangle)
Parivritta Janu Sirsasana (side bend, revolved head to knee)
Salamba Sarvangasana (supported shoulder stand)
Ekapada Raja Kapotasana (royal pigeon)
Padasthila Janurasana (double pigeon)
These asanas (poses) are examples to give the learner an overview of what to expect in a typical class.
Not all poses are done in every class; a flow of sun salutation variations with several standing and seated poses are offered.
Every individual is gently guided to select the poses that provide the most benefit according to their structure and flexibility.
The intention of asana is to discharge stress and tension while promoting a quiet, centered mind.
An individual session may serve to increase your confidence in exploring the abundant variety of yoga classes offered in our Prescott community!
Please let me know if you have any questions or would like an individual session.
Working with an instructor one-on-one provides an opportunity to learn the basic concepts and cues found in any group yoga setting.
An individual session may serve to increase your confidence in exploring the abundant variety of yoga classes offered in our Prescott community!
Use this link to schedule your individual session!
Withdraw your attention from the external world, go within and find quiet and stillness.
Connect with your body and breath, get out of your thoughts, and release tension, leading to deep relaxation. Ahhhh, Savasana.
Your body, mind, and spirit will come to remember what it feels like to be integrated, whole, and at peace.
What are the classes like?
A hatha yoga practice with the intention of cultivating stillness in your mind.
Scroll down for a list of poses.
“Yoga is quieting the mind into silence”
Traditional yoga has at its core, the purpose of settling your mind to bring you to a deeper awareness of your self.
When & Where?
Individual Sessions by appointment
Small Group Instruction at Your Location
Who should practice Yoga?
If you have a basic knowledge of asana (postures) and pranayama (such as ujjayi breathing),
you will benefit from the practice of Santosha Yoga,
though no prior knowledge of either is required.
Three things to remember:
1. Follow your breath
2. Set your gaze
3. Play your edge
The class is structured toward a beginner or advanced beginner with freedom for the experienced yogini to maximize her time on the mat.
Poses are linked together with breath (vinyasa).
Ayurvedic Influence on Practice
The asanas (poses) are intended to focus, calm, and lessen Vata imbalance that can arise from over-stimulation of the senses (aka daily life).
The asanas will reduce Pitta imbalance brought about by stress and an intense, demanding lifestyle or occupation.
To build heat in the body to reduce Kapha dosha, use deep breathing when moving from one pose to the next.
Your Instructor
I am a Nurse Practitioner and Health Care Educator. I hold certificates in Hatha Yoga, Primordial Sound Meditation Instruction, and am a student of Ayurveda.
The Syllabus: Asanas for Santosha Practice
Beginning Standing Yoga Poses
Vrksasana (tree)
Ardha Chandrasana (half moon)
Virabhadrasana II (warrior II)
Utthita Parsvakonasana (side angle)
Trikonasana (triangle)
Prasarita Padottanasana (wide angle fwd bend)
Utkatasana (fierce or chair)
Poses for Salutation to the Sun
Samasthiti (equal standing)
Uttanasana (forward fold)
Utthita Ashwa Sanchalanasana (runners lunge)
Chattarunga Dandasana (plank)
Astangasana (eight-limb pose)
Salamba Bhujanasana (supported backbend or sphinx)
Adho Mukha Svanasana (mountain or downward dog)
Beginning Seated Yoga Poses
Baddha konasana (bound angle)
Upavistha konasana (seated wide angle fwd bend)
Marichyasana (seated twist)
Setu bandha sarvangasana (bridge)
Matsyasana (fish)
Savasana (relaxation pose)
Intermediate Asanas (modifications available)
Parsvottanasana (intense side stretch)
Parivrtta Trikonasana (revolved triangle)
Parivritta Janu Sirsasana (side bend, revolved head to knee)
Salamba Sarvangasana (supported shoulder stand)
Ekapada Raja Kapotasana (royal pigeon)
Padasthila Janurasana (double pigeon)
These asanas (poses) are examples to give the learner an overview of what to expect in a typical class.
Not all poses are done in every class; a flow of sun salutation variations with several standing and seated poses are offered.
Every individual is gently guided to select the poses that provide the most benefit according to their structure and flexibility.
The intention of asana is to discharge stress and tension while promoting a quiet, centered mind.
An individual session may serve to increase your confidence in exploring the abundant variety of yoga classes offered in our Prescott community!
Please let me know if you have any questions or would like an individual session.
Working with an instructor one-on-one provides an opportunity to learn the basic concepts and cues found in any group yoga setting.
An individual session may serve to increase your confidence in exploring the abundant variety of yoga classes offered in our Prescott community!
Use this link to schedule your individual session!
More about Beth
Beginning my career as a health food store business owner (Valley Health Village in Prescott Valley), I've spent years immersed in herbs and food as a path to a healthy life. A firm believer in 'we are what we eat', I discovered the philosophy behind Yoga and Ayurveda is consistent with my perspective. By pursuing formal education in Nursing, I added to my knowledge of healthy eating and the natural healing qualities of herbs and foods with an understanding of the human response to dis-ease.
I have participated in several specific trainings to enhance my knowledge of Traditional Yoga including a nine month immersion in Hatha and Integral Yoga Teacher Training and more than 400 hours of specialized training in Ayurveda, Yoga, and Meditation at the Chopra Center University, founded by Dr. Deepak Chopra and Dr. David Simon. I am a certified Chopra Center Primordial Sound Meditation Instructor. I've had additional trainings over the past 8 years in Yoga, Ayurveda, Sanskrit Mantra, and Meditation with Dr. David Frawley, Nicolai Bachman, and the staff at 7 Centers in Sedona. This deep study, research, and practice have led to my desire to share this knowledge with others. My unique nursing and education background provide a unique backdrop to the delivery of the ancient teachings of Traditional Yoga.
What people say about Santosha Yoga and
Primordial Sound Meditation ...
"Beth provided a positive presence as an instructor, demonstrating healthy, balanced, calm, affirming qualities." - B.N., Prescott. Attended Introduction to Primordial Sound Meditation Class.
"Hi Beth, I really enjoyed your class at Heavenly Yoga. You are so calm and poised. The meditation was really nice and it made my day much nicer. I will try to get to your classes... I am now much more interested in primordial sound meditation. I loved the sat nam mantra. Thank you so much." -L.M., Prescott. Participated in Group Meditation Practice at Heavenlyoga.
"I just wanted to drop you a line to thank you for giving apart of yourself every week. I never in my wildest dreams ever thought I would look forward to Mondays? I love that you and Yoga have become a part of my life." - A.N., Prescott. Yoga student.
From my yoga teacher's training
"Has excellent composition, well spoken/clear words. True appreciation for yoga & spiritual practice." - Anon., Sedona. Yoga student.
"Strengths: Knowledge of Sutras and theory. Very calm demeanor of presentation. Excellent flow between asanas. Your heart is in your teaching." Yoga student.
"Calm, even, clear explanation of how to get in & out of asana, natural teacher, gave a feeling of nurturing to the class." - Yoga student.
"You are a great teacher. You are meant to teach! Very confident. Thanks Beth! I enjoyed the whole practice." - Yoga student.
"Great teacher voice, calm aura, great attention to detail." - Yoga student.
"Good Sanskrit-English. You bring wisdom and depth to the practice with your experience and give good alignment cues." - Yoga teacher.
