Why are Private Lessons the Best?
Historically, yoga has been taught and practiced in much smaller settings than the modern group exercise classes we know and love today- and there’s a reason.
While public yoga classes are increasingly popular, they lack the conversational structure that flows organically in private sessions. The tradition of gurus, or teachers, passing on information about the practice in smaller groups or 1:1 settings is optimal for a number of reasons.
With Fewer Students, Teachers Can…
- more effectively gather and integrate information about medical history to make relevant suggestions for contraindications and modifications
- use integrated information about a practitioner to suggest therapeutic poses, meditations, or breath techniques
- cue specifically to an individual to provide foundations for safe alignment through muscle engagement and breath awareness
- attune to nervous systems to ensure that intensity/level is appropriate
Why Invest in Private Sessions?
- BUILD A FOUNDATION: Consider private lessons if you’re beginning your yoga journey or wanting a fundamental understanding of breath, posture and/or meditation. This can establish confidence and personal modifications to take public classes.
- ADDRESS INDIVIDUAL NEEDS: There are as many variations and contraindications as there are unique bodies! When it comes to yoga, one size simply doesn’t fit all. Personalized sequences and attention to unique needs such as: past injuries, pregnancy/postpartum, body type/skeletal proportions, stress management, trauma, and health conditions can tailor the practice. Individual attention in conversational settings promote greater discernment of safe alignment, healthy sensations, and healing practices. Extended plans rather than single sessions are recommended for students with therapeutic needs.
- SPECIAL OCCASION / OFFICE: Celebrate bachelorette, birthday or holiday parties with yoga! Give the gift that keeps giving at your next bridal or baby shower! Provide team building opportunities for your business to grow healthy, happy and more productive.
- LIFESTYLE INTEGRATION: Are you searching for help integrating health and wellness into your everyday life? Do you want to cultivate a home practice that seamlessly weaves yoga into your routine without trips to a studio? Are you curious about how to fortify your mind-body relationship? Have you ever wondered about the philosophy, psychology, neuroscience, or energetics of yoga? If you answered yes to any of these questions, see what private sessions can do for your goals!
- DEEPEN YOUR EXISTING PRACTICE: Address more subtle layers of your biomechanics and embodiment (such as mental, emotional, spiritual or breath) to align more clearly with your places of strength and growth. Make meaningful steps towards achieving your goals through constructive feedback. Dive further into the rich history and tradition of yoga with Ayurveda or mindfulness. If you have a strong background in one style, challenge yourself to explore different practices than what’s already been cultivated.
Private / Corporate Sessions Policy:
- Please contact Jules Forrister to schedule your session at either jules.forrister@gmail.com or (512)560-9561
- Yoga is for everybody. If funds are limited please inquire about sliding scale or pro bono options!
- 24 hours in advance is required for cancellations (except in the case of emergencies). Late cancellations will incur the session fee.
- Sessions are available in person in Austin, TX and surrounding areas or virtually.