ModPose
A modern take on yoga and repose
Repose
Yoga gives us the gift of repose--in all the word's senses. Asana allows us to pose the body, and then we have the opportunity to position and reposition ourselves to find ease, strength, length, and even grace. By changing the breath and the body, we carve out new space for repose in our thoughts. We find soothing repose in savasana.
The modern take on repose is giving in to the beauty of authentic rest. We, especially in the Bay Area, are ever caught up in competition and innovation. Use the modalities of breath and posture to bring yourself openness and rejuvenation.
So slow down. Breathe deeply. Allow for repose.
Photo by Samantha Carlos
Classes
Group Sessions
4-5PM Tuesdays
For Students and Staff
5:00-6:00PM Wednesdays
For Staff
Palo Alto Veterans Association
Photo by Samantha Carlos
Bio
The first yoga class I ever took taught me the importance of alignment and steady ease since it was focused on spinal care for those of us with scoliosis. My second taught me joy, even in the face of things that seemed scary: As soon as we walked in, the teacher announced that it was upside-down day and would be full of headstands and handstands. I have taken as much as possible from those foundational experiences to set the tone for the classes that I teach.
I am a certified Yoga Alliance registered yoga teacher (RYT200) trained in multiple hatha traditions. Most recently, I completed a 200-hour training with Jillian Glikbarg of the Tantric-focused Bindu School.
The more I practice yoga, the more that I see it is less about making my body into origami shapes and more about the steadiness of the mind. I hope I can inspire this same kind of calm for my students so that they may be able to find it both on and off the mat.
Diane Ichikawa
