Wednesdays at noon. One hour class. April 7, 14, 21 & 28. $45.

In Somatics, we learn to embody the fullness of ourselves! When we do, we move with more ease and grace. And freedom. And possiblity. 

Each week we’ll explore together a somatic theme and relate that new awareness to our current patterns of living and moving. Yogis will come away with a new dimensionality to their practice. All will feel more connected to their life force and juiciness. 

During April, we’ll practice with the diaphragms. We all know about the breathing diaphragm, but what about the other horizontal membranes in our body? We'll explore the pelvic, thoracic, upper thoracic, vocal and cranial diaphragms. With each embodiment comes more awareness of patterns that serve and those that don't. This diaphragm work also brings another dimension to our practice of yoga asana, gi gong or other meditative movement practices, and our walking and moving throughout our life.

All are welcome. No experience needed. Only curiosity! 

To register, contact daisy at daisy@daisybarquist.com or go to https://www.baltimoreyogavillage.com/daisy-barquist/ to register through Eventbrite.

Tuesdays at noon. One hour class. April 6, 13, 20 & 27.

Being mindful in our relationships can be a challenge. In this April series, we'll cultivate practices to grow True Love in all of our relationships. April 6th - The Mantras of True Love. April 13th - Flower Watering. April 20th - Touching the Earth. April 27th - Beginning Anew. 

What if Love is more than a feeling? What if love is a garden to be cultivated? Thich Nhat Hanh writes, "[T]he four elements of true love . . . are called "immeasurable," because if you practice them, they will grow in you every day until they embrace the whole world." What if our love can embrace the whole world? 

Join together to practice true love and cultivate a world-wide garden of happiness. 

Sign up for the month of April. $45.

To register, contact daisy at daisy@daisybarquist.com, or go to: https://www.baltimoreyogavillage.com/daisy-barquist/ to register via Eventbrite.

Thursday midday from 12:30 to 2 pm EST, beginning January 14, 2021 (9:30 to 11:00 am Pacific). This six-week online class weaves together ancient Asian medicine and a modern understanding of somatics. We will learn how the natural world is reflected in our humanness. We’ll explore cellular consciousness, the oneness of the Tao, yin and yang energies and the seasons of the year as they show up in our bodies.

Through guided meditation, imagery, and movement practices, we’ll discover that we are more than muscles and bones! Our physical form is made of 70% water - how does water flow and enhance our being? Breathing intentionally into each lobe of our lungs, we visit our inner breathing space. We’ll let our cells initiate our movement and let our mind rest.

This class is for everyone. Therapists will appreciate a fresh way to help clients see their emotions as naturally occurring elements in the world. Anger is not a shameful thing when we can experience it as upward rising, springtime energy. Yogis will deepen their practice by residing fully in their entire body - including the organs, fluids, and more. Acupuncturists will learn a new way to embody the elements. Everyone will experience a more substantive way of showing up. And the accessibility of self-healing through loving acknowledgement.

Class size is limited. Zoom recordings will be available for seven days after each class in case you miss class or would like to review the session. By signing up for class, you agree that your image and/or voice might be recorded. [If you have any concerns, please contact daisy at daisy@daisybarquist.com.]

Classes are held Thursday middays from 12:30 til 2 pm EST January 14, 21, 28 and February 4, 11 & 18 (9:30 to 11 am Pacific). Tuition for the six week series is $120. To register, please email daisy at daisy@daisybarquist.com.