Everyday living and a lifetime of learning are the raw materials from which I construct both a practice that sustains me and a life I love. Mine is an integrated approach. Whether teaching yoga, guiding meditation, hosting a gathering, or educating about Ayurveda and essential oils, I hold space with the intention to nurture in others a sense of maitrī, or lovingkindness for oneself, the foundation for whole-hearted living. I have been blessed to have teachers and guides whose authentic expression of the teachings inspire my own commitment to embodied living with passion and purpose. Twenty years into my own journey on the yogic path, I have experienced firsthand the alchemical power and transformative potential of this practice and I am honored and grateful to accompany others along their path. Courtenay teaches in English with Italian translation possible.
Courtenay's Offerings (see Flyer below for Fall 2020 schedule)
Monday 10.15-11.30 Healthy Mama, Happy Mama*
12.00-13.00 Hatha
Tuesday 9.30-10.45 Hatha Flow
17.00-18.00 Hatha Flow
18.30-19.45 Hatha
Thursday 17.00-18.00 Hatha Flow
1x/month 19.00-20.30 Restore Balance
Hatha and Hatha Flow can be attended live or via Zoom
*Healthy Mama, Happy Mama is a 4-week series class. Please contact Courtenay directly to register.
Hatha + Hatha Flow
Hatha invites us to practice with attention and intention through breath-centered, conscious movement to reconnect body and mind, revitalize natural energy, and restore balance. Rooted in a deep respect for the ancient tradition of Yoga and inspired by modern approaches to asana, Hatha offers students of all levels a complete practice with the inclusion of restorative postures, pranayama, and meditation while Hatha Flow takes a more dynamic approach through the addition of vinyasa-style sequencing. Expect inspired themes and refined alignment in a nurturing environment in which students are encouraged to adapt the postures to honor their individual needs and evolve their practice.
Healthy Mama, Happy Mama
Mamas-to-be and post-natal mamas (and their little ones up to about 9 months) are invited to join for a very special experience of movement and mindfulness, connection and community. Each session blends movement and mindfulness for you and moments of connection with your baby with conscious and compassionate conversation about the themes and topics that are most important to YOU right now. We will explore topics and resources that can help you navigate through the early years of motherhood, including occasional conversations with elder women who can nurture and support us with their invaluable wisdom and skill. This is a chance to rediscover your body AND your spirit and to form connections that will support you and your children for years to come.
120 -fr. / 4-week series
Restore Balance
Harmony is our natural state, but the pace and pressure of daily living depletes us of our natural energy reserves. Consider this class as an extended opportunity to deeply nourish your body, mind, and spirit. Drawing from a variety of movement and self-care practices ranging from Restorative and Therapeutic Yoga and to Accupressure and Abhyanga (Ayurvedic self-massage) and incorporating sound, scents, and hands-on assists, the practice addresses seasonal and situational causes of imbalance and replenishes your reserves.
ONLINE COURSES
Ayurveda for Every Body: Study Sessions and Simple Dinners
Known as the "sister science" to Yoga, Ayurveda emphasizes balance and harmony and empowers the individual with simple practices for self-care. Join Courtenay for a series of classes focused on incorporating these ancient and effective principles and practices into your everyday life to elevate every aspect of wellbeing. We will share a delicious, Ayurvedic meal, explore a focused topic, and learn practical solutions for restoring balance to body, mind, and spirit.
September 16: Ayurveda for Every Body
September 23: Doshas + Daily Rhythms
September 30: Fall Cleaning + Seasonal Cycles
October 7: Living By Lunar Time
October 14: Rituals + Recipes for Recovery
35 -fr. / session or 160 -fr. for the series
Radical Acts of Maitrī: 40 Days of Lovingkindness
You are invited to join in a 40-day experience of cultivating lovingkindness towards yourself by practicing daily “Radical Acts of Maitrī.” A unique experience featuring daily inspiration for deepening a sense of unconditional friendship with yourself, these 40 days are radical because they are about less doing and more being. The course is open to join anytime, with the next guided session starting on September 21. Learn more here.
40 -fr.
Contact Courtenay
phone // email
Courtenay's Offerings (see Flyer below for Fall 2020 schedule)
Monday 10.15-11.30 Healthy Mama, Happy Mama*
12.00-13.00 Hatha
Tuesday 9.30-10.45 Hatha Flow
17.00-18.00 Hatha Flow
18.30-19.45 Hatha
Thursday 17.00-18.00 Hatha Flow
1x/month 19.00-20.30 Restore Balance
Hatha and Hatha Flow can be attended live or via Zoom
*Healthy Mama, Happy Mama is a 4-week series class. Please contact Courtenay directly to register.
Hatha + Hatha Flow
Hatha invites us to practice with attention and intention through breath-centered, conscious movement to reconnect body and mind, revitalize natural energy, and restore balance. Rooted in a deep respect for the ancient tradition of Yoga and inspired by modern approaches to asana, Hatha offers students of all levels a complete practice with the inclusion of restorative postures, pranayama, and meditation while Hatha Flow takes a more dynamic approach through the addition of vinyasa-style sequencing. Expect inspired themes and refined alignment in a nurturing environment in which students are encouraged to adapt the postures to honor their individual needs and evolve their practice.
Healthy Mama, Happy Mama
Mamas-to-be and post-natal mamas (and their little ones up to about 9 months) are invited to join for a very special experience of movement and mindfulness, connection and community. Each session blends movement and mindfulness for you and moments of connection with your baby with conscious and compassionate conversation about the themes and topics that are most important to YOU right now. We will explore topics and resources that can help you navigate through the early years of motherhood, including occasional conversations with elder women who can nurture and support us with their invaluable wisdom and skill. This is a chance to rediscover your body AND your spirit and to form connections that will support you and your children for years to come.
120 -fr. / 4-week series
Restore Balance
Harmony is our natural state, but the pace and pressure of daily living depletes us of our natural energy reserves. Consider this class as an extended opportunity to deeply nourish your body, mind, and spirit. Drawing from a variety of movement and self-care practices ranging from Restorative and Therapeutic Yoga and to Accupressure and Abhyanga (Ayurvedic self-massage) and incorporating sound, scents, and hands-on assists, the practice addresses seasonal and situational causes of imbalance and replenishes your reserves.
ONLINE COURSES
Ayurveda for Every Body: Study Sessions and Simple Dinners
Known as the "sister science" to Yoga, Ayurveda emphasizes balance and harmony and empowers the individual with simple practices for self-care. Join Courtenay for a series of classes focused on incorporating these ancient and effective principles and practices into your everyday life to elevate every aspect of wellbeing. We will share a delicious, Ayurvedic meal, explore a focused topic, and learn practical solutions for restoring balance to body, mind, and spirit.
September 16: Ayurveda for Every Body
September 23: Doshas + Daily Rhythms
September 30: Fall Cleaning + Seasonal Cycles
October 7: Living By Lunar Time
October 14: Rituals + Recipes for Recovery
35 -fr. / session or 160 -fr. for the series
Radical Acts of Maitrī: 40 Days of Lovingkindness
You are invited to join in a 40-day experience of cultivating lovingkindness towards yourself by practicing daily “Radical Acts of Maitrī.” A unique experience featuring daily inspiration for deepening a sense of unconditional friendship with yourself, these 40 days are radical because they are about less doing and more being. The course is open to join anytime, with the next guided session starting on September 21. Learn more here.
40 -fr.
Contact Courtenay
phone // email
