Yoga Class Descriptions
At Heart Journey, my goal is to empower you to use what you learn on your mat and bring it into your life.
Learn to live your life in harmony and alignment with your true self, the essence of authentic yoga.
The practice of yoga has the power to engage you totally, and provides an entry point into experiencing unity of mind, body, heart, and soul.
You will find below a quick explanation of the styles that I gravitate towards as a teacher. Many styles are listed so to keep it simple, I generally combine some Flow and Hatha in my classes, and I throw in some of the other styles here and there as I feel inspired to do so. Further below, you will discover more information about the classes taught on a regular basis.
The best way to know if you're going to resonate with my style is to try a class. Feel empowered, balanced, good in your body and with yourself! Each class has a theme based on wisdom teachings, inspiring readings, as well as yogic and/or mindfulness concepts.
A Quick Explanation of the Different Class Styles That I Enjoy Teaching:
Amrit: A meditative and inward practice of traditional yoga poses focused on breath, bodily sensations, alignment, press points, energetic extensions, and connection with your authentic self.
Hatha: A more traditional way of practicing yoga, with posture holds of various lengths, and a focus on breath and physical alignment.
Kundalini: Dynamic combination of breath, mantra, and movement to build inner strength and stamina.
Kripalu: A practice based on self-inquiry, compassion, and adapting the poses to your body's ability while working at your edge.
Flow/Vinyasa: Flowing from pose to pose in coordination with the breath to increase flexibility, range of motion, and strength.
Restorative: Deeply relaxing and stretchy poses done with props and held for a longer time during which you can surrender and let go.
Therapeutic: Poses and stretches that address specific issues and all the koshas (bodies), includes self-massage with balls and body tapping.
Yin: A stilling and cooling practice aimed on the deep stretching of connective tissues and joints.
Yoga Nidra: A deeply relaxing and transformational meditation practice that takes you into alpha/theta brainwaves.
CURRENT YOGA CLASSES:
Gentle Yoga Explorations
Practice yoga in a way that completely honours your body, and bring peace, balance, and harmony to your mind, body, heart, and soul. We will start with a soft breathing practice or centering meditation, and explore various styles of gentle yoga, including comfortable hatha stretches, easy flows, therapeutic and restorative postures, and at times, Yoga Nidra and meditation. Every week, the class is different, the only constant is that the practice is gentle. This class addresses various needs and is particularly suitable for: beginners; people who have been away from yoga for a while; people with various injuries; seniors. Low intensity
Gentle Yoga: Going Further
Continue to practice yoga in a way that completely honours your body, and bring peace, balance, and harmony to your mind, body, heart, and soul. The practice is very similar to the Gentle Yoga Explorations class, the difference is that posture variations will be offered for those who wish to challenge themselves a bit more. The class has flow and holding elements with Daniele's signature meditative and integrative moments, as well as breathing practices. Every week, the class is different, the only constant is that the practice is gentle with an element of challenge for those who desire it; you will leave feeling relaxed, calm, and centered. This class addresses various needs and is particularly suitable for: beginners; people who have been away from yoga for a while; people with various injuries; seniors. Low intensity +
Flow & Restore Yoga with Inspiring Weekly Themes
This is the perfect class to hit the reset button half-way through the week and to establish the energy and motivation we need to end the remaining days on a high note. We start the class reflecting on a theme carefully selected to inspire us on this journey we call life. We then continue with combinations of flowing sequences (re. slow flows, vinyasas, and kundalini-yoga-inspired movements) to cleanse and recalibrate our energies, interspersed with posture holds of well-known hatha yoga asanas to build inner strength and resilience. We end our practice with a blissful and relaxing restorative pose to seal the deal on a beautiful mind, body, and heart reset that will leave us feeling refreshed, calm, and inspired for the rest of our week. Enjoy! Low to Medium Intensity
Yoga and Meditation for Everyone - Special Classes, new one each week
Bring some peace, balance, and harmony into your week with this evening yoga class that will leave you calm and centered. Each week, a new theme is explored as we start with 60 min of yoga (the style may vary each week: hatha; flow; Amrit; Yin; Kundalini), and we end with 15 min of meditation to wind down fully. Typically, the meditations include both guided and unguided components, and specific meditative techniques from various styles or traditions are practiced. It is a great way to expand your meditative horizons. This class is suitable for all levels of yoga and meditation experience, beginners are welcome! Low to Medium Intensity
Learn to live your life in harmony and alignment with your true self, the essence of authentic yoga.
The practice of yoga has the power to engage you totally, and provides an entry point into experiencing unity of mind, body, heart, and soul.
You will find below a quick explanation of the styles that I gravitate towards as a teacher. Many styles are listed so to keep it simple, I generally combine some Flow and Hatha in my classes, and I throw in some of the other styles here and there as I feel inspired to do so. Further below, you will discover more information about the classes taught on a regular basis.
The best way to know if you're going to resonate with my style is to try a class. Feel empowered, balanced, good in your body and with yourself! Each class has a theme based on wisdom teachings, inspiring readings, as well as yogic and/or mindfulness concepts.
A Quick Explanation of the Different Class Styles That I Enjoy Teaching:
Amrit: A meditative and inward practice of traditional yoga poses focused on breath, bodily sensations, alignment, press points, energetic extensions, and connection with your authentic self.
Hatha: A more traditional way of practicing yoga, with posture holds of various lengths, and a focus on breath and physical alignment.
Kundalini: Dynamic combination of breath, mantra, and movement to build inner strength and stamina.
Kripalu: A practice based on self-inquiry, compassion, and adapting the poses to your body's ability while working at your edge.
Flow/Vinyasa: Flowing from pose to pose in coordination with the breath to increase flexibility, range of motion, and strength.
Restorative: Deeply relaxing and stretchy poses done with props and held for a longer time during which you can surrender and let go.
Therapeutic: Poses and stretches that address specific issues and all the koshas (bodies), includes self-massage with balls and body tapping.
Yin: A stilling and cooling practice aimed on the deep stretching of connective tissues and joints.
Yoga Nidra: A deeply relaxing and transformational meditation practice that takes you into alpha/theta brainwaves.
CURRENT YOGA CLASSES:
Gentle Yoga Explorations
Practice yoga in a way that completely honours your body, and bring peace, balance, and harmony to your mind, body, heart, and soul. We will start with a soft breathing practice or centering meditation, and explore various styles of gentle yoga, including comfortable hatha stretches, easy flows, therapeutic and restorative postures, and at times, Yoga Nidra and meditation. Every week, the class is different, the only constant is that the practice is gentle. This class addresses various needs and is particularly suitable for: beginners; people who have been away from yoga for a while; people with various injuries; seniors. Low intensity
Gentle Yoga: Going Further
Continue to practice yoga in a way that completely honours your body, and bring peace, balance, and harmony to your mind, body, heart, and soul. The practice is very similar to the Gentle Yoga Explorations class, the difference is that posture variations will be offered for those who wish to challenge themselves a bit more. The class has flow and holding elements with Daniele's signature meditative and integrative moments, as well as breathing practices. Every week, the class is different, the only constant is that the practice is gentle with an element of challenge for those who desire it; you will leave feeling relaxed, calm, and centered. This class addresses various needs and is particularly suitable for: beginners; people who have been away from yoga for a while; people with various injuries; seniors. Low intensity +
Flow & Restore Yoga with Inspiring Weekly Themes
This is the perfect class to hit the reset button half-way through the week and to establish the energy and motivation we need to end the remaining days on a high note. We start the class reflecting on a theme carefully selected to inspire us on this journey we call life. We then continue with combinations of flowing sequences (re. slow flows, vinyasas, and kundalini-yoga-inspired movements) to cleanse and recalibrate our energies, interspersed with posture holds of well-known hatha yoga asanas to build inner strength and resilience. We end our practice with a blissful and relaxing restorative pose to seal the deal on a beautiful mind, body, and heart reset that will leave us feeling refreshed, calm, and inspired for the rest of our week. Enjoy! Low to Medium Intensity
Yoga and Meditation for Everyone - Special Classes, new one each week
Bring some peace, balance, and harmony into your week with this evening yoga class that will leave you calm and centered. Each week, a new theme is explored as we start with 60 min of yoga (the style may vary each week: hatha; flow; Amrit; Yin; Kundalini), and we end with 15 min of meditation to wind down fully. Typically, the meditations include both guided and unguided components, and specific meditative techniques from various styles or traditions are practiced. It is a great way to expand your meditative horizons. This class is suitable for all levels of yoga and meditation experience, beginners are welcome! Low to Medium Intensity