The creator of SmartFLOW Yoga, Annie is an international Yoga teacher based in Northern California. Known as a "teacher's teacher" she has created a well-respected system of Yoga practice and Teaching methodology. Annie's playful personality and focused intelligence bring depth, clarity and exuberance to her classes. A committed student, Annie continues to bring her passion and curiosity, love of anatomy, evolutionary movement, meditation and classical philosophy into her teachings.Annie is the author of SmartFLOW Yoga, a complete set of practice DVDs produced by Udaya, and Yoga for Total Back Care, a DVD produced by Yoga Journal, and several SmartFLOW manuals. She contributes regularly to Yoga Journal. An influential Teacher Trainer since 2003, Annie leads 200/500 trainings and workshops globally. SmartFLOW Yoga is a modern approach with an anatomically sound foundation and inspired, creative sequencing, which is rooted in deep respect for the lineages of Integral, Iyengar and Ashtanga Yoga. Annie is committed to mindfulness, which inevitably leads to spiritual development and light-heartedness. SmartFLOW Yoga guides you to know your true Self. With the knowledge of the true Self comes compassion, peace and appreciation for all life.
Meditation
Discover the power of bandhas, using root and chin locks to expand your breathwork practice. This class guides you to learn these two bandhas without overdoing it, exploring mild muscular engagement to awaken your energy and awareness. You’ll also consider the subtle energy body and Sushumna, the central energy channel that runs up the spine. This class previously aired on December 5, 2024.
Meditation
Breath by breath, this class guides you to a calm and centered state. Begin by witnessing the breath as it is, then slowly add gentle pauses and lengthen the exhales, practicing variations of Viloma Pranayama and Sama Vritti Pranayama (Balanced Breath). This class previously aired on November 28, 2024.
Yoga
Quiet your mind and calm your body in this Hatha practice designed for the end of a long day. You’ll use your breath to create space while gently releasing your shoulders and hips in a slow-paced series of twists, including Wide-Legged Fold, Revolved Triangle, and Restorative Twist. This class previously aired on November 21, 2024.