Verapose Yoga
for beginners and seasoned yogis
donation based classes that help support our community
gentle, energetic tune-up sessions
for those interested in learning about yoga and deepening their practice
Our Instructors
Courtney Fitzpatrick
Katie Hoener
Barbara Concannon
Caitlin Concannon
Celia Fellin
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Meditation on Forgiveness
There is so much in yoga that is wrapped up in the concept of discipline. Part of the training of the mind and the body asks that we devote ourselves to the practice. Our commitment to the practice makes the quieting of the mind easier. Though we know there will be bumps along the way, Read more about Meditation on Forgiveness[…]
Yoga Philosophy: 4th Chakra – Anahata
You may ask yourself, what does my heart chakra have to do with discipline. Many of us like to imagine our hearts as being softer places, or are working in that direction. I think that the work it takes to keep an open heart, and to keep this space open and available to others take Read more about Yoga Philosophy: 4th Chakra – Anahata[…]
Pose of the Month: Lizard, Utthan Pristhasana
Welcome to our month of discipline. And when we discuss discipline we do not mean correcting behavior through punishment, rather “activity or experience that provides mental or physical training.” When we look through so many aspects of yoga, they bring us back to this concept of discipline. The notion of Tapas, within the limb of Read more about Pose of the Month: Lizard, Utthan Pristhasana[…]
Yoga Philosophy: 3rd Chakra – Manipura
This month, we are moving up the wheels of energy in the body, and much like our exploration of authenticity getting a little deeper, and a little more involved. The third chakra is located somewhere near the navel, and is thought of as the place where we create heat and fire to burn away that Read more about Yoga Philosophy: 3rd Chakra – Manipura[…]
Yoga Philosophy – The True Self
When exploring authenticity in yoga, it is challenging (at times) to not think… WHAT? 😉 and other times to think… of course! As the Bhagavad Gita says: “Yoga is the journey of the self through the self to the self.” Yoga Sutra 1.3 “Then the seer becomes established in their true nature.” This statement follows Read more about Yoga Philosophy – The True Self[…]
Pose of the Month: Navasana – Boat Pose
This month we are wading our way into Authenticity. We will be looking at authenticity through the lens of “representing one’s true nature or beliefs; true to oneself or to the person identified.” Finding (or reconnecting with) and being our authentic self are one of the main drivers of the practice of yoga, and what Read more about Pose of the Month: Navasana – Boat Pose[…]
Continuing Resilience with Ayurvedic Tea
A huge part of maintaining our focus on a space of Resilience, and cultivating that growth space for ourselves, is making sure that we are restoring, detoxing, taking a step back to once again check in on that self-care element. Ayurveda in Sanskrit translates to “the Science of Life” and from this space we look Read more about Continuing Resilience with Ayurvedic Tea[…]
Pranayama: Diaphragmatic Breath
Have you ever been in a situation that inspired fear, or panic (whether slight or for serious) where your breath shortened up? You may not have even noticed at the first gasp, or holding of the breath. This is such a common response to not feeling in control of a situation, and a stress response Read more about Pranayama: Diaphragmatic Breath[…]
Yoga Benefits – Resilience at ALL levels.
A few weeks ago we discussed Resilience Stew, or those core components that make up resilience: Self-efficacy- Believing in one’s own capacity to handle challenges Self-awareness- being open and curious Emotion Regulation- looking at regulating emotions/impulses and behaviors to achieve goals. Growth Mindset- looking at setbacks, challenges and failures as chances for growth rather than Read more about Yoga Benefits – Resilience at ALL levels.[…]
Yoga Philosophy: 2nd Chakra and Resilience
As we move up through our Chakras from a slightly different angle this go around, we have arrived at the 2nd, or Svadhisthana Chakra, at times referred to as the Sacral Chakra. This Chakra is loaded with energy and meaning (I know… aren’t they all!) and in some ways it holds the insight to our Read more about Yoga Philosophy: 2nd Chakra and Resilience[…]