Whether you’re new to yoga or are wanting to deepen what you know, my yoga classes and courses offer you a nurturing space to develop and strengthen your whole self. My approach is holistic, and at its core is all about connection. You will enhance your connection to yourself, understand the mind body connection, and develop caring ties with the women in the group, including me. I deeply believe that we flourish in a loving, accepting and fun environment, and we all gather to cultivate this.
NEW OFFERING! Read below for information on Day Retreats at Women’s Nurture, or click here to learn about the upcoming Day Retreat on December 11, 2025.
Weekly Group Classes
Beginner I/Fundamentals of Yoga
This class is appropriate for the complete beginner or those with a brief background in other styles of yoga. The emphasis in this class is on learning the fundamentals of Iyengar yoga, improving posture and alignment, and making connections between the body, mind and breath. The focus is on standing poses, seated postures, restorative poses and learning Sarvangasana (shoulderstand).
Beginner II
This class is a continuation of Beginner I and is appropriate for beginners with experience in other styles of yoga. We will continue to build upon the foundational postures, including standing and seated postures, and Sarvangasana (shoulderstand). There will be an emphasis on balancing and strengthening postures and working with focus and breath.
Intermediate I
This class is for those who have taken the Fundamentals course, studied with Sivan, or have at least 1 year of Iyengar Yoga experience. Knowledge of the basic standing and seated postures and ability to perform Sarvangasana (shoulderstand) the “Iyengar Way” are prerequisites. The emphasis in this class is on broadening the spectrum of poses to include Sirsasana (headstand), gentle forward extensions, gentle backbends, and beginning pranayama (the art of yogic breath).
Intermediate II
This class is for those who have at least 1-2 years of Iyengar Yoga background and are ready to begin challenging themselves with the next level of yoga postures! Home practice is encouraged and knowledge of how to adapt your practice during menstruation or special cases/injuries is necessary. The emphasis in this class is on deepening the mindbody connection as we challenge our bodies with more advanced postures. We will cycle through the 4 main families of asanas each month. Standing poses, forward extensions, backbends and pranayama/restorative. We will work on independent Sirsasana (headstand away from the wall) and its variations and traditional Sarvangasana (shoulderstand) and its variations. Basic arm balancing and intermediate backbends are introduced.
Mixed Levels
In a Mixed Levels class, we accept students from a variety of backgrounds and experience, and adapt to our individual level. Those with more experience will be offered variations to challenge their practice. Those that need more support will be given it. It is important to note that this is not a beginner level class! If you are a complete beginner, it is best to lay a good foundation in a Beginner class. Consider our 12-week Fundamentals of Yoga course! If you have any questions about whether this class is suitable for you, please contact Sivan.
Private Lessons
These intimate meetings start with a consult and review of your health/medical background, current health, and yogic goals. After an initial physical assessment is conducted, I guide you in the practice of specific, pivotal asanas (yoga postures) or a sequence that is catered to your needs. We document the postures and/or sequence so that you can practice on your own or make modifications in class. Private lessons are also appropriate for those looking for a more therapeutic approach in yoga. For those who are dealing with or recovering from complex health situations, whereby group lessons are not appropriate.
Special Topics Workshops
In Special Topics Workshops, we have the gift of a longer stretch of time. To be able to more deeply explore a concept or topic of interest. Through anatomy lessons, partner work, and of course, our yoga practice, these workshops can spark a new interest, deepen your knowledge, and help you put into practice topics that our weekly classes might only be able to touch on. In addition, workshops are a great way to get to know and interact with the larger Women’s Nurture community!
Some examples of Special Topics we’ve learned at past workshops:
- “Learning the Ropes”
- “Women’s Changing Self-Image Over the Years”
- “Face Yoga”
- “Immunity Boost”
- “Torah Yoga with Diane Bloomfield”
- “Pranayama and Pratyahara – The Basis of Meditation”
Day Retreats at Women’s Nurture
This is a new feature for the upcoming 2025-2026 year!
A Day Retreat at Women’s Nurture is an opportunity to break from your day-to-day routine and invest in some needed self-care. We will practice yoga and guided meditation, immerse ourselves in wellness and nature bathing, journal and reflect. Each retreat will open and close with a women’s circle. We will pamper ourselves with a nutritious and delicious lunch.
Every Day Retreat will have a special focus/learning/experience that is in tune with the seasons and our deep needs.
For more information on the upcoming Day Retreat, “Unlocking Your Creativity” Yoga Retreat, click below. I hope you will join me!