Take an 8-week walk through the 8 limbs as described in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. This introductory series covers topics in the yoga sutras including physical, ethical, and psychological healthy practices to support a happy life.
We will use a yoga framework to consider insights we have about ourselves. This series is for people interested in deepening their yoga practice in and out of class.
-Week 1 (April 30/May 2): Yamas (avoidances)
-Week 2 (May 7/9): Niyamas (observances)
-Week 3 (May 14/16): Asana (physical health)
-Week 4 (May 21/23): Pranayama (physiological health)
-Week 5 (May 28/30): Pratyahara (withdrawing senses)
-Week 6 (June 4/6): Dharana (focusing mind inward)
-Week 7 (June 11/13): Dhyana (continued focus)
-Week 8 (June 18/20): Samadhi (contemplation)
Date and Time:
-Tuesdays/Thursdays, April 30-June 20, 2019
-From: 6:15am-7:30am
16 classes: $240
Maximum: 8 students
Location: Taj Yoga, 9250 14th Ave NW, in the Crown Hill Center, 9250 14th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98117.
Email michelle@bodyandbreathworks.com to register.
About the instructor: Michelle Quigley Pearson, LMT, RYT
I am a licensed massage therapist and yoga teacher in Seattle offering injury treatment, wellness massage, breath awareness, and techniques to restore and heal.
I use a variety of massage methods in a patterned and purposeful way to offer clients the most effective, personalized treatments possible. My guiding principles are: do no harm, find the edges, and invite change. I am also passionate about listening to the breath and inviting it deeper to increase body awareness and access a deeply relaxing state.
Where are you in your healing journey? I have experienced supporting people facing injuries, chronic conditions, cancer, daily stressors, pain, and limited range of motion. I believe we can alll benefit from the simple and profound effects of intelligent and informed healing touch.
I am a graduate of Discovery Point School of Massage in Seattle and yoga programs in the Northwest and British Columbia. I completed undergraduate studies in English at Syracuse University and editing at University of Washington.I draw inspiration from my life experiences, being raised by a nurse and a high school teacher, exploring varied cultures, and observing nature.
While raising two wonderful teenage sons, I also enjoy outdoor sports, music, and spending time on the beach with my family.