My study and years of teaching experience are rooted in Hatha Yoga, and my approach often feels different to students who have mainly experienced vinyasa-based yoga practices. So here’s a little info on what to expect when you come to a class with me! I love speaking about yoga studies, lineages, and practices, so feel free to reach out if you have any questions or want to know more.
What is Hatha Yoga?
Hatha Yoga is a space to explore where the breath meets the posture, and what happens when you stay.
It differs from many modern day understandings and interpretations of yoga where there is a strong emphasis on movement and flow. Instead, Hatha Yoga explores stillness. In the traditional practice, any one pose or technique can guide you to higher knowledge, and the student practices listening to their inner awareness in each pose.
In Hatha classes, we use this technique— instead of a constant flow of movement, we pause. We breath steadily in each pose, observing what’s there for us to find out. We layer in additional techniques like pranayama (breath work), mantra, and meditation to guide us deeper into our intuitive awareness. It’s space to feel your breath, connect to your prana, and more deeply acknowledge where you are in the moment.
This allows for students to make adjustments and move at their own rate, creating an ideal environment for an all levels practice.
In person classes in Los Angeles, California
One Down Dog
Flow | Sunday, 9:00-10:00 Am | East Hollywood STUDIO
Flow is a practice where we connect deeply with the breath, allowing the mind to get lost in the rhythm and repetition. A flow with me still contains ample space to learn your body's cues and signals as we hold poses that are foundational to self understanding, as well as space to move and release whatever comes up.
Flow | Monday, 7:15-8:15 pm | EAGLE ROCK STUDIO
Flow is a practice where we connect deeply with the breath, allowing the mind to get lost in the rhythm and repetition. A flow with me still contains ample space to learn your body's cues and signals as we hold poses that are foundational to self understanding, as well as space to move and release whatever comes up.
Yoga nidra | MondaY, 8:30-9:30 PM | EAGLE ROCK STUDIO
This is a practice of deep rest. Often referred to as yogic sleep, we allow the body to rest via gentle guided meditation, keeping space for awareness open and expansive. Wonderful for stress release and reducing anxiety, Yoga Nidra is an opportunity to be still in a fast paced world.
SLOW Flow AND SOUND | THURSDAY, 7:45-9:00 pm | ECHO PARK STUDIO
This class focuses on finding more ease through each pose and each moment of practice. We move through a slow build and find slow connection to breath before coming into an extended savasana and crystal bowl sound bath, taking your relaxation to a deeper level.
notes from students
“I love Meghan’s Hatha Yoga class. It’s the perfect pace for someone trying to build a foundation of yoga skills and knowledge, while simultaneously being challenging and a workout!”
“Such a positive atmosphere and instructor was so helpful with making body adjustments Felt so relaxed after leaving class!
“Meghan is the best! She has the most positive energy. Her class is always such a good balance of stretching, strengthening, and good vibes! She’s really good about coming around and making adjustments during poses which is really helpful!”
“Meghan is amazing to work with, her classes are so wonderful you will feel like a new person afterward.”