Living Yoga: Philosophy in Action

Both On and Off the Mat

with Deidra Demens

Fridays on zoom: 4 – 5:15 pm Pacifc / 7 – 8:15 pm eastern

4 Session Series: January 24, 31st, February 7 and 14th

Yamas are universal ethical disciplines, while Niyamas are personal observances. Together, they form the first and second limbs of the 8 limbs of Ashtanga yoga, the practice that unites so many of us. We often come to yoga for various physical reasons—whether to build strength and flexibility, aid in recovery from injury, or find relief from stress, tension, and pain.

This series builds on the foundation of our physical practice by delving deeper into how we can embody principles like nonviolence, truthfulness, and contentment. By exploring these principles, we go beyond physical well-being to cultivate healing on a soul level. This journey not only transforms how we show up for ourselves but also how we connect and interact with others. It changes not just the way we engage in the communal space of the yoga studio, but how we approach every aspect of our lives.

This special series will include asana and yoga philosophy discussion.

This program is open to anyone that is interested in bring together yoga asana and philosophy, it is an introductory course.  Whether you do or don’t have have a yoga practice, meditation or spiritual practice this will be an excellent opportunity for you to explore philosophy and physical practices together.  No prior experience with yoga philosophy is needed.

First Class: Ahimsa, Asteya, and Satya

Second Class: Bhramacharya, Aparigraha

Third Class: Saucha, Santosha, Tapas

Fourth Class: Svadhaya, Isvara Pranidhana

4 Session Series: January 24, 31st, February 7 and 14th

Register for all 4 sessions in the series for a discounted rate of $99.
Drop ins are allowed.
Students may also use their memberships or class packs.

REGISTER NOW

About Deidra:

Deidra Demens (she/her) is a certified Iyengar Yoga instructor based in Brooklyn, NY. A graduate of DePaul University’s acclaimed theater school, Deidra brings her grounding in performing arts to her yoga practice and instruction with a fun yet thoughtful and comprehensive teaching style, and dynamic and engaging classes. Through demonstration and detailed guidance, she seeks to challenge and inspire her students, while empowering them to make their practice their own. Deidra is also known for her ongoing Black History x Yoga photo series, where she shares moving and inspiring Black stories and interprets each as a yoga asana.

Deidra graduated from the  Iyengar Yoga Institute of New York and became a certified CIYT in 2017. She is on the teaching faculty at the New York Institute.  Deidra’s approach to teaching is comprehensive and fun, her classes are dynamic and engaging. Through demonstration and detailed alignment Deidra seeks to both challenge and inspire her students.  You can do some yoga poses with her in this youtube video.