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Sangeeta Vallabhan

Sangeeta Vallabhan’s All-Access Monthly

Sangeeta’s classes begin with philosophy structured for you to get the most out of your practice. The themes are chosen to be relevant to the students and to provide a point of comfortable and challenging  inquiry. A well balanced vinyasa practice will follow, and there is always ample time for deep rest and a calm conclusion to practice.

Included in your membership:

2 Live Classes Per Week
  • 7 day replays for all live classes
  • Classes are typically held twice per week on Tuesdays, 10-11am and Thursdays, 12-1pm EST
  • Live class times subject to change based on your teacher’s schedule and availability
Monthly themes
  • September | meditation

Meditation is a key part in the practice of yoga. In the eight limbs, it comes into play after asana and pranayama. Meditation is about moving inward. Initially withdrawing the senses, which can be the practice for a lot of us, for a long time.

  • October | isvara pranidhana

Isvara pranidhana is the fifth niyama. Isvara translates as the "Lord" or god and pranidhana translates as to place in front of, to reflect, or consider. This isn't necessarily about worshipping a particular deity or god figure. It is more about reflecting on an ideal - your ideal - and keeping that in mind during your spiritual work.

  • November | santosha
Santosha translates as contentment. I chose it for November because this can be the beginning of a challenging time of year for many. Practicing santosha is not just about striving to find contentment, but it's also about recognizing that the highs and lows of life are normal and temporary. They will always come and go.

About tiered pricing:

We believe in honoring the value of teaching and offering a practice that is accessible. Our tiered pricing system is self-determined. In deciding which price feels most appropriate to you, consider your social location (proximity to power and privilege), so that we can collectively move towards equity. If you are relatively stable financially, please pay the standard price. If you need to pay less for any reason, we encourage you to pay the community price.

Sangeeta Vallabhan

ERYT

A solid commitment to diversity, anti-racism, quality teaching and finding a path forward regarding cultural appropriation is the reason I joined The Connective. This cohort of movement professionals are caring, passionate and hardworking; they are the reason I stay. It’s a special thing to work with a group of teachers who are truly united in their values. I believe it is what keeps all our fires lit.

I’ve been teaching since 2003, and after some traumatic experiences, my teaching moved in a direction of being more understanding and trauma informed. Everyone experiences trauma, and everyone responds differently. It goes without saying there is trauma in the room of any group class. I wanted my teaching to gain the depth that is necessary to truly be a sensitive and empathetic teacher. Teachers take many forms, and I’ve been lucky to have had some skilled gems guide my path.

My classes are vinyasa practices, with an emphasis on breath and philosophy. Monthly themes are set up to give the students inspiration to work with as they move and breathe. As a practitioner, I’ve always found the most moving practices include much more than asana. I aim to offer that to my students, even as we interact virtually. To deal with the chaos of the world, we wind down for at least ten minutes at the end of each class.

(Photo credit: Marguerite Seger)