Spiral Branch Yoga

05/21/2022

About nine years ago I started the journey of owning a brick and mortar yoga studio. Almost immediately I realized I needed more teachers, who taught in a similar style, to offer a cohesive practice experience for our students, so I started the process of building an accredited teacher training program.

Training yoga teachers eventually became one of my great joys. Sharing the deeper aspects of what yoga has to offer us in life. Diving much deeper than anyone ever has time to go in a standard 1 hour studio yoga class. I had the honor of watching yoga transform lives and saw a ripple effect move out into the community as those who I had the honor to train shared the wisdom of yoga to others.

Trish was one of the bright souls who signed up for my VERY first teacher training program. It was clear from the start it was her dharma (life work) to share yoga. From day one Trish has always showed up, and because of this quality of hers, I was blessed with the honor of teaching alongside her for years. During the very last training program I ran at the studio, Trish apprenticed through the program and learned how the curriculum was structured and how to facilitate it's delivery.

This all boils down to me saying : she knows the way I teach and teaches from the same platform, yet with her own unique and authentic personal touch. If you ever had the opportunity to take her classes at the studio you know what I mean.

I am so happy to report that if you were ever considering taking my teacher training program in the past, you now can, under her guidance. I am placing my curriculum in her more than capable hands.

And guess what, the yoga school is still certified through yoga alliance as "Spiral Branch Yoga School". So in a way a piece of that original spark is rekindled.

If you're interested in more details you can read all about it here
http://www.yogawithtrishlittle.com/yoga-teacher-training.html

01/19/2022

Thursday night zoom yoga 5:30-6:30 p.m. CST
All levels welcome
Message or comment if you're interested in joining

01/14/2022

Sign up now for Saturday morning zoom yoga
8:30-9:30 a.m. CST
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01/13/2022

Who's in for Thursday evening zoom yoga?
5:30-6:30 p.m. CST
Message for details or to join

01/05/2022

Time to get back into the swing of regular zoom classes! Hope you all had a nice holiday! I spent a lot of time outside with my kiddo (see his cute shadow taking my picture! 💕) .

Sign up is now open for this week:
Thursday p.m. 5:30-6:30 CST
Saturday a.m. 8:30-9:30 CST

All my classes are welcoming to all levels.
($10)

Message or comment to hold your space

01/01/2022

Happy new year!

Looking for a way to inspire more balance, strength, peace and flexibility in 2022? Did you know I have an online yoga studio? You can practice from the comfort of your own home, at your own pace....AND STILL get direct teacher feedback!

There are also recorded classes ready to go, as well as workshops and articles to deepen your knowledge beyond taking a simple yoga class.

I'd love to work with you! Oh yeah and it's pay for your own access level. Pretty cool huh. It starts at $10 a month.

Check it out! Or message me for more details
https://www.patreon.com/YogaWithElan/membership

12/29/2021

One more zoom yoga class before the new year!

Thursday evening 5:30-6:30 p.m. CST

Who's in?

12/29/2021

All new video up for my Patreon crew. Poll will be opening sometime tomorrow evening for next months content. Will you be joining me on Patreon? Already a member...will you be voting? Let me know what you'd like to see on the ballot!

Class library is only $10 a month!

Check it out!

https://www.patreon.com/posts/intermediate-60446297?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copy_to_clipboard&utm_campaign=postshare

12/17/2021

Let me know if your in for Saturday morning zoom!
All levels yoga 8:30 a.m. CST

12/15/2021

Looking forward to Thursday evening zoom yoga class. Who's in? 5:30 p.m. CST

Comment or message to join 🙏

12/13/2021

Hello from Salamba Sarvangasana!

Each month for my Patreon page, I create a full hour long practice video AND continuing education content. This month I'm releasing a workshop on Shoulder Stand.
https://www.patreon.com/YogaWithElan/membership

✨Did you know Shoulder Stand is considered one of the top five most dangerous yoga poses? 😱
✨Did you know Jois, Iyengar and Sivanada all state that the student should work up to thirty minute holds? 😱
✨Did you know there is a lot of bad technique and cues that circulating around in the pose? 😱
✨Did you know this is an intermediate/advanced pose that is often taught in beginners classes? Only to create detrimental situations not to mention confusion and frustration. 😱

I will be going over this pose from all the angles and bringing it into perspective. You will be fully informed as to the goals of the pose, what the contraindications are, and whether or not this pose (or any of its variations) is a good option for your personal yoga practice or for the students you teach (if you're a teacher use this material as CE credit 😉). You will also learn what poses will improve your stability/accessibility in the pose.

With all of the material I release my Patrons get a forum to ask questions specific to their practice and get personalized feedback from me.

This content and similar education falls under the "Yoga Life" tier. I'd love to help you deepen your practice.

This content will be available soon thanks to the contribution of my current patrons. Check out what I've released so far
https://www.patreon.com/YogaWithElan/membership

12/10/2021

Ready to put your feet up for the weekend? Saturday morning zoom class is on. I'd love to have you join me.

8:30 CST
All levels Hatha Yoga. Beginners encouraged ☺️
Message me or comment below to join.

12/08/2021

Who's in for Thursday eve zoom yoga? 5:30 CST comment or message.

Here's my kiddo. Just hanging out on a normal day. I snap these little pictures as I marvel about the intelligence of yoga Asana (postures).

Postures may appear fancy, and when we approach them from our often disconnected adult minds, they may even seem impossible. But it has been a blessing watching this young body grow. A constant reminder that one of the greatest gifts of asana is maintaining or reconnecting with the natural functional movement available to us.

In zoom classes I focus on movements to unravel the imbalacing effects of daily life. Join us.

12/05/2021

Are you Patron material? And how to get a free class.

12/03/2021

Saturday Morning zoom class open for enrollment
8:30 a.m. CST
$10
All levels welcome

12/01/2021

Raise your hand to hold your spot for Thursday eve zoom yoga!

5:30 CST

All levels warmly welcome. Message or comment to join

($10)

12/01/2021

New yoga video on YouTube! Link at the end

Daily dose classes are 15 min sessions designed to get you on the mat "no matter what". Perfect for the busy holiday season.

This month I released a Basic Hatha yoga class (Hatha as in not belonging to any one stylistic approach). Perfect for beginners or anyone who needs a basic sequence on any given day.

If you like this class I'd love to have you check out my Patreon account. I have an extended full class version of this sequence as well as other educational materials. With the support of my Patrons I'm creating new content each month.
https://www.patreon.com/YogaWithElan

YouTube video link here
https://youtu.be/jq0ZjALGg0M

***Like and Subscribe if you enjoyed this video*** I'm on Patreon!Stretch, strengthen and breathe mindfully through this "daily dose of yoga". Created for ...

11/30/2021

Conversation with myself

Me: I'm not techy! It just took me two days to work out the kinks of my first Patreon full length yoga class. What was I thinking moving deeper into a virtual teaching platform?!
Also Me: Just Kidding! Because I love this work. I love the chance to use and teach from ALL of my skill sets. I love staying connected to my students and that I can make traditional yoga acessible.

A big part of being accessible is that for the price of a SINGLE studio class each month my patrons get acess to the growing "Classes" library I am creating and a chance for teacher feedback and community support.

I'd love to have you join
https://www.patreon.com/posts/basic-hatha-1-59241643?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copy_to_clipboard&utm_campaign=postshare

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