"Yoga is a process of replacing old patterns with new and more appropriate patterns."
​- T. Krishnamacharya

What are the classes like?

We practice gentle vinyasa style yoga integrating mindful breath and movement, starting with standing postures, moving to  seated or belly down postures, ending with a simple inversion and closing, all designed to be accessible for all levels, and shared with a lighthearted practicality. 

Consistent students will learn how to refine and purify their mind/body complex through cultivating relaxed, controlled breathing combined with movements and postures, while letting go of performance and moving inwards with curious, playful awareness, compassion and gratitude.

We focus on the breath and move attention inside vs. focusing on what it "looks like" on the outside. 

I often chant in Sanskrit. I teach gentle pranayama in every class. I sometimes share stories or teachings from the Vedas, too. 

This is traditional yoga that takes time, repetition and consistent effort to integrate, and has a depth beyond simply "doing postures." But, the postures and breath are also easy to remember over time, so you can do a practice on your own at home, too.

In short, it's a well-rounded yoga class - and much like what students experienced in yoga classes here during the '70s and '80s!

Join me all Summer on most Thursdays (and on Special Pop Ups on Saturdays, too!)

Spring/Summer 2023 Schedule

9:30am - 10:45am

Four classes a month - most Thursdays, with some Saturday Pop Up Classes

at the Playhouse on 112 Thayer Hill Road Worthington, MA  See Map

May
Thursday May 4 
Thursday May 11
Thursday May 18
Thursday May 25

June
NO CLASS June 1
Thursday June 8
Saturday June 10 - EASY SUN SALUTES
Thursday Jun 22
Thursday June 29

July
Thursday July 6
Saturday July 8 - SAFE INVERSIONS
NO CLASS July 13
Thursday July 20
Thursday July 27

August
Thursday August 3
Thursday August 10
Thursday August 17
Thursday August 24
NO CLASS August 31

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Enjoy gentle but deep yoga classes, rooted in the breath and movement-based Krishnamacharya modalities of Vinyasa krama and modified Ashtanga yoga. 

My classes are geared to practitioners of all ages and abilities, with accessible asana and breathing practices.

The Playhouse at Thayer Hill
112 Thayer Hill Road in Worthington, MA
 See Map

MOST THURSDAYS (AND SOME SATURDAYS!) AT THE PLAYHOUSE

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$10-$20 for a single class/drop in
Based on your financial wellbeing.

VENMO
@Michelle-Ryan-57

Paypal michelleryanyoga@gmail.com

Cash or Check

Please try to arrive around 10 minutes early. Parking is in an area before the studio. Wear layers as it can get cold in the big studio

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