Touch lies on a continuum but shares a fundamental theme: all touch includes an exchange of energy. Join Matthew for a conversation with Dr. Sarah Brindle. Dr. Brindle is a rehabilitation psychologist with special expertise in disability and sexuality. She practices at the VA in Long Beach California. This conversation branches out into the continuum of mind-body […]
Continue your exploration of the mind-body relationship when you return for part II of our Introduction to Adaptive Yoga Series. Prepare for more thought-provoking, sensation-based conversations, additional time to refine your teaching in breakout rooms, and journey with Matthew into activation of the inner body. This workshop will give you the opportunity, under the guidance […]
When living with a disability, have you ever noticed that the pace of your clock is not the same as the world’s clock? Whether stressing about how to manage the next minute or how to age fearlessly with your specific condition, living with a disability is a study in time. We learn to wait for […]
"Keeping your head" is a crucial skill when dealing with the challenges of living with a disability. We all have been battle-tested by outlandishly difficult situations, and we all carry the scars to prove it. But how do you learn to “keep your head” or stay “centered.” Surely, it requires more than an act of […]
The MBS community is ripe with experience and wisdom. It’s time to listen and share. Join this interactive, community conversation to hear stories (or share one) that express the wisdom gained along the road less traveled, that is, the road of living with a disability. This session includes an intentional yoga practice that aims to honor all […]
Formerly Online Advanced Studies, this workshop builds on learning acquired in our Intro Series workshops. Come back for more interactive learning with Matthew as you revisit concepts such as being an effective yoga teacher, learning how to translate mind-body principles in online classes, and refining poses without physical reference. Day 2 takes you deeply into […]
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Self Actualizing This session will focus on how you help a student step into their own practice, their own story, their own voice. As a teacher, you start with openness and humility. You look for opportunities for collaboration and encourage mutual feedback. You notice and acknowledge the evolution of the student in their own practice. […]
Sequencing Does it matter in what order we introduce poses or sensations in our adaptive classes? Does sequencing affect the experience for the students? In this session we’ll address those questions, as well as others, as we discuss why we sequence yoga practices and how this may be of benefit for our adaptive students. Come […]
Shaping Community We practice the yoga of asana but also the yoga of community. In any class, we learn about one another, share ideas, and recommend books or movies or gardening tips. We ask questions, listen, and participate as a community. Let’s come together and discuss how shaping community is as important as any shape […]