Katonah Inspired Flow

Katonah Inspired Flow incorporates Katonah Yoga theory with vinyasa yoga. Classes incorporate asanas and breath work that organize and align the interior of your body. Teachings are steeped in Daoism, TCM, geometry, metaphor and imagination. All levels are welcome. Some yoga experience is recommended but not required.

Katonah Yoga® is a syncretic Hatha yoga practice developed by Nevine Michaan over 40 years. She and her teachers incorporate classical Hatha yoga with Taoist theory, geometry, magic, mythology, metaphor, and imagination — in a practical framework designed to potentiate personal and communal well-being. Framing the practice, maps of time and personal space are defined and refined. Themes using asana as origami, manipulating form for function, and developing a sense of personal measure are incorporated in Katonah Yoga practices.

Katonah Yoga is organized around three principles of esoteric dialogue: all polarities are mediated by trinity; the universe has pattern, pattern belies intelligence; by virtue of repetition there is potential for insight. Disciplined techniques are organized for revelation through revolutions.

Reform and Refine

Reform and Refine incorporates Hatha, Katonah and Myofascial release work to enhance the students’ knowledge of their own body, breath and mind.  Classes will use a variety of props including blocks, straps, chairs, balls and the wall. The props provide boundaries for the students’ bodies to not go too deep, and to add support for internal spaciousness.

Students can expect a shared, communal environment where mats are turned facing inward. Movement is both fluid and static (IE: restorative postures) and dialog amongst students and the teacher is welcome.  The goal of this class is to explore your habitual movement patterns and to create new insights in the body and mind and REFORM yourself. All levels welcome.

Vinyasa Flow

Vinyasa Yoga is a fluid and active style of yoga, emphasized by the linking of breath and movement. Nina’s Vinyasa flow class draws upon foundations of Hatha, Prana Vinyasa, Qi Gong, Katonah theory and functional movement practices. All levels welcome. Some yoga experience is recommended but not required.

Basics Flow

Basics Flow focuses on the alignment principles of Vinyasa yoga postures and sequences. You can expect variations of sun salutations, standing, balance, and seated postures as well as attention to breath work. This class is offered in a safe and small group environment and moves at a slow to moderate pace. Beginners, and seasoned practitioners are welcome.