These sessions can be done in-person here in New York area, or VIRTUALLY anywhere in the world. Let me know what would best help you!
Wedding preparations can be stressful. Adding a fully-customized yoga practice to the planning stages or day of the wedding helps grooms, brides and their family, and friends be present, relax, celebrate, and find a deeper enjoyment of the rituals.
I like to start with the chakras – or 7 energy centers in the body – and go from there. It’s important to note that these sessions are geared for BOTH the beginner and the advanced yogi. I teach who’s in the room, so it doesn’t matter if you’ve NEVER done yoga before or if you’ve practiced for years. These sessions generally take place in the home, at your venue, hotel or in a local park, if the weather is nice! I have mats for a crowd, and am happy to bring them so you don’t have to.
Lastly, don’t let the Sanskrit scare you. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, don’t worry about it! There won’t be a test at the end. Promise.
Here are some examples of what we can do together…
For the Individual
This session focuses on the 3rd Chakra (or Manipura in Sanskrit). This is our center of clarity, self-confidence & self-assurance.
As the rite of passage of marriage may bring up questions of identity, we will meditate and play with poses that focus on our solar plexus. Prepare to practice (or learn the fundamentals) of Navasana (Boat Pose), Suryanamaskar (Sun Salutation), Tadasana (Mountain Pose) and Urdhva Dhanurasana (Upward Bow Pose).
Private Sessions:
1 Private Class – $130
6 Class Package – $750
12 Class Package – $1440
For the Couple
These sessions provide a little couple time and focus on Chakras 2 and 4, Svadisthana or the Sacral and Anahata, the heart. These centers focus on compassion & trust and emotions & creativity. Breathing together, we will open and balance the energy centers in our lower belly and chest. Prepare to play with Gomukhasana (Cow Face Pose), Eka Pada Rajakapotasana (Pigeon Pose), Baddha Konasana (Bound Angle Pose), Upavistha Konasana (Open Angle Pose), as well as some lovely partner poses.
For the Bride(s) and/or Groom(s):
1 Private Class – $130
6 Class Package – $750
12 Class Package – $1440
For the Posse
This is a more rigorous class that grounds and connects as we focus on Chakras 1 and 7, the root (Muladhara) and the crown (Sahasrara). These centers focus on safety & security and wisdom & connection. We will play with your favorite poses along with Janu Sirsasana (Head-to-Knee Pose), Supta Baddha Konasana (Reclining Bound Angle Pose), and Salamba Balasana (Supported Child’s Pose). This session ends with a powerful ritual that celebrates the individual and the bonds of friendship.
Group Practice:
For 1-3 People – $130
For 4-8 – $225
For 9-12 – $300
For 13-16 – $375
For 17+ – $425
Mat rental is available at $5/mat.
And there may be a travel fee (depending on location) from my home base in Central Harlem.
“I was lucky enough to have Hope not only serve as our pre-marital counselor and officiate our wedding, but also to guide me, my maid of honor and two close friends in a wedding-day yoga practice. Hope got us out of our heads and into our hearts.”
— Angela – Atlanta, GA
