Yoga for the body, mind, & soul

Are you a practicing yogi? A once in a while yogi? A wounded yogi? A wish you were a yogi? Whatever you are we welcome you. At Sanctuary Yoga you can come as you are and leave refreshed, restored, renewed, and recharged!

Like the symbol of the spiral, the spiritual journey is one in which the destination is reached when we return to the Self. The postures represent just such a return to the Self. As we bend forward or twist our bodies we curve our awareness back toward ourselves, looking inward to find the stillness in our center. As we learn to surrender and release into that return, we can recuperate from the outward actions of our busy everyday lives, taking solace in self-reflection. This movement inward is like the coiling action of a spring, and is the necessary precursor to our uncoiling into our next project, activity, or growth spurt. Without it we can become like elastic that has been stretched too far: unable to return to its original length, it loses its ability to hold things together.

~ Donna Farhi

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Haleya’s gentle and mindful approach focuses on engaging the rest and digest parasympathetic nervous system so that you may restore and heal your body, mind, and soul. She hopes you'll join her in connecting to that deep quiet sanctuary within.

Upcoming Yoga Classes

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August 2019

Yoga Class: gentle/all levels

August 29 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Hadley Yoga Studio, 234 Russell St
Hadley, MA 01035 United States + Google Map

$15

August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and September 5 @ 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm
Sanctuary Yoga allows you to take care of your mind, body, and soul at a deep level. Sanctuary Yoga is gentle but focused. It is slow, steady, and mindful. It allows your nervous system to let go deeply to help your whole system recalibrate and reset itself. Through asana (forms/postures/poses), pranayama (conscious breath work), mudra, and chanting, you’ll find or strengthen your own internal reset dial.

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Yoga FAQs

What yoga tradition do you teach from?

Haleya has been trained In Embodyoga® at the Yoga Center Amherst, Amherst MA. Embodyoga®, created by Patty Townsend, is based in Hatha, Tantric and Body Mind Centering. Haleya has a special interest, both as a counselor and yoga teacher, in mental wellness. She has completed a 40 hour training in Trauma Sensitive Yoga with the Trauma Center @ JRI. She specializes in yoga for the nervous system.

What if I have an injury?

How gentle is gentle?

Gentle is a relative word! I’ve been to “gentle” classes that were soooo gentle I didn’t feel all that much of a benefit. I’ve been to “gentle” classes that are actually “moderate” classes. The yoga you’ll enjoy here is probably half way between these two examples. Haleya will often give alternatives to each pose. Always know that you can slow down and come into Child’s pose anytime you want, and likewise, if you need more sensation you can turn up the flame. The most important thing is that YOU are in charge of your yoga practice. Modify the poses to meet your own needs.

What if I’ve never taken a yoga class?

I want to do yoga, but I don’t want to come to a group yoga class

You teach in 6 week segments. How does that work?

Do I need to bring my own yoga equipment?

What happens if the weather is bad?

What our students have to say

Yoga class was amazing, as is your teaching style, I’m grateful to be working with you. Thank you so much. ~ D.U.

Thank you for the class last night. You said you were honored - well, we were. It was like a guided meditation, and I think the very best moment was at the end when we all laughed in one joyous exhalation. Taught with love, love flowing back. Doesn’t get much better! ~ B.M.

I really enjoyed the yoga class, gentle, but still builds strength and power. ~ W.R.

Just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed class last night.....there was a wonderful flow, gentle and deep. ~ LA

I felt so blissed out after class last night, I went home and all I could do was sit in silence and savor the benefits. Thank you so much. ~ DU

The whole thing was very deep and the Reiki you gave went right to the core. It was pretty much a package experience, body and soul. ~ B.M.

Could not let the morning go by without thanking you for that wonderful yoga/moon class! It all resonated so deeply with me and assisted me in my adventure of recreating my new life. ~ P.B.

You radiate a love and acceptance that nurtures to the core. ~ PB