Oh hello there! I hope you had a joyful and relaxing summer After a very long pregnancy and relatively short labor we were thrilled to welcome Aiden Felix Brandt into the world just after midnight on July 18. It has been such a joy to embark on this new adventure as a family of 4 and my new mantra is "embrace the chaos!" Here are a couple of the more peaceful moments: With the remaining fiery energy of summer and the early "letting go" lesson of fall, I've been working on embracing finger painting that becomes face-body-hair painting, going to bed instead of washing the dishes, splashing in creeks, turning off my phone, hiding in pillow forts (yes, hiding from the dishes), dancing around the living room to old mix CDs, and saying "YES" to offers for help (thanks for doing the dishes!). It's been pretty awesome. The fading of summer will calm some of the chaos, but fall is the perfect time to release what doesn't serve us to make room for new experiences. This upcoming season asks us to tap into our more introspective nature and listen to ourselves. Reflecting on my pregnancy, Aiden's birth, and our recovery has led to a new schedule, a clearer focus, and the deep commitment to continue working with my clients, students, and mamas. Over the coming months I'll be weaving two themes into my classes, groups, and private sessions: embracing change & exploring gratitude. I hope you'll join me to use yoga, reflection, and teachings from many traditions to ease our way through fall and into the holiday season. My group offerings are outlined below and I'll be taking on a limited number of clients for private yoga and holistic health coaching so please reach out if you'd like to work together. I hope you have a wonderful end of summer and that we can reconnect soon! Love, Elizabeth Embracing Change & Exploring Gratitude Through Yoga at Crossings Healing in downtown Silver Spring, MD Introductory Class A one-hour introductory yoga class to the two fall yoga series - Embracing Change & Exploring Gratitude. We'll move, breathe, and explore the themes that will take us through this change of seasons and into the New Year. Classes are appropriate for all levels, beginners are welcome. Thursday, September 20 - 12:00-1:00pm Embracing Change In this series we'll embrace the changing of the seasons and tap into the introspective energies of fall. Our focus will be on both building strength and letting go through breath work and asana practice. As we find stability and grounding we'll better navigate the changes in our lives and in the world. 6-week series: September 27 - November 1 // Thursdays 12:00-1:00pm Exploring Gratitude Our yoga practice can be a powerful tool for exploring the idea of gratitude - for our bodies, our interconnectedness, and the abundance all around us. Through dynamic movement and deep rest, we'll set ourselves up for a grateful holiday season and new year ahead. 6-week series: November 8 - December 20 (no class November 22) // Thursdays 12:00-1:00pm Prenatal Yoga Yoga classes during pregnancy offer moms-to-be the opportunity to relax, build strength and flexibility, and feel more comfortable in their changing bodies. Prenatal Yoga also provides expectant moms with tools that can help them prepare for childbirth and postpartum recovery, including breathing practices, relaxation techniques, and mind/body awareness. Prenatal classes are mixed-level (beginners welcome!) and open to women in all stages of pregnancy. Thursdays, 6:15-7:30pm beginning September 6 Postnatal Yoga (with baby) The Postnatal Yoga series offers a practice that helps mothers strengthen, stretch, relax, and find greater ease in their changing bodies. Mothers may bring their babies for an experience that incorporates relaxing and rejuvenating yoga for mama and some Itsy Bitsy yoga for baby to help with soothing and bonding. This series is appropriate for women starting at about 6 weeks postpartum, and babies 6 weeks to almost crawling are welcome. Wednesdays 12:30-1:30pm beginning September 5 Mamas Circle This open and supportive group of moms navigating life with a newborn will help get your questions answered, provide space to offer tips to others, and create lasting friendships for you and your little one. You can also Gift Mamas Circle to a mom-to-be or new mom in your life! Tuesdays 2:00-3:45pm beginning October 2 Work with me In-person and virtual sessions available Private Yoga Private yoga sessions are a great way to start learning the basics or to deepen your existing yoga practice. I teach private sessions to individuals and groups in homes, at offices, and at local studios. Private and semi-private sessions are designed to meet the needs and goals of each student. These classes are perfect for people recovering from injuries, managing chronic diseases, and women who are pregnant or postpartum. Private sessions can be scheduled on a one-time or ongoing basis. Holistic Health Coaching
I work with mamas, change makers, retirees, and people simply seeking to live a happy, healthy and inspired life. I work in a wide variety of disciplines - from introducing yoga, meditation, and mindfulness to the nitty-gritty of budgeting, pregnancy and postpartum support, and meal planning. We work together to make simple and meaningful changes in your life that create big impacts on your wellbeing and help you to reach your goals.
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