Elemental Movement

11/04/2024

WE ARE EVER STUDENTS IN THE SCHOOL OF LIFE

For those looking to go deeper into Yoga, Philosophy, Holistic Wellness, Anatomy, Bodywork and more, I have added a new page to my website www.bodybybrian.com/library

Though it is just in its beginning stages, I will present all the resources I use to develop my practice and understanding of human health and wellness. I hope to also share my own educational content regarding these topics. For instance, you can check out the lecture slides from my recent presentations during October Yoga at The BodyHoliday!

There will be much more coming soon, all Free to access (other than the books I recommend, those you probably have to buy)

10/28/2024

I'm back in St. Charles, and Back at Climb So iLL! Come join me for a practice Mondays from 12-1 p.m.

10/03/2024

I am joining the Body Holiday as a guest instructor for their October Yoga this year and will be sharing my teachings at a beautiful all-inclusive resort in tropical Saint Lucia for 2 weeks!!!

Check out my retreat page at www.bodybybrian.com/retreats to pre-register and get a discount on booking your stay at Body Holiday during the weeks of October 14th - October 25th!

The Body Holiday is an all-inclusive wellness resort with a world renowned ayurvedic spa, restaurants and design that will give you a totally immersive vacation based around tropical adventures and wellness.

I am offering specific programming for the 2 weeks that can be participated in as a complete "retreat" experience. I will offer classes based around the themes of Ayurveda & The Energetics of

Yoga, so if you want to really get deeper into your practice, this is a great opportunity. You will still have access to the full program of fitness classes, excursions, yoga, meditation, and other recreational experiences that the Body Holiday has to offer. Get the best of both worlds!
Go Check out all the details on www.bodybybrian.com/retreats

09/08/2024

✨NEW CLASS ALERT!!!✨
Join me every Monday from 12-1 pm at Climb So iLL Steel Shop for an hour of customized yoga flow. Such a great space to practice and they have a great deal going on this month so check it out!

See you on the mat tomorrow at noon!

09/07/2024

Hey St. Charles Peeps!

Join me this upcoming Friday for a FREE Meditation Event in Historic Frenchtown!

The event will be from 7 - 8 a.m. We will meet at the meet up point, start with a walking meditation and head to the river, practice a guided meditation led by me, then return to the meet up point with another short walking meditation practice.

I will be sticking around after if anybody that wants to hang out, we can grab some tables inside or outside. La Belle Vie / The Cafe at Frenchtown has amazing food and drinks to start out your Friday!

Register your spot in the group here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-walking-meditation-group-tickets-1009434063457?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

07/07/2023

Calling all my Yoga and adventure friends! I just arrived at my very own YOGA SUMMER CAMP!!! I am exploring the jungle life in Guatemala this summer, and you can too!

Now through the end of August, I will be working at Doron Yoga and Meditation Center where I will be teaching yoga daily and supporting the center in its guest service and operations. This center is located on the majestic Lake Atitlan surrounded by lush jungles and epic volcanoes. We offer daily yoga and meditation classes with impressive views from the studio, as well as other healing and wellness offerings such as massage and temezcal.

There are many ways to stay! We offer 4- and 7-day Yoga Retreats with various themes such as Wellness and Spanish Emersion which include daily yoga, 3 fresh and homemade vegetarian meals every day, and other included excursions and wellness offerings in the retreat programs. You can also book a Yoga Vacation package which includes accommodations, one daily yoga class as well as breakfast and dinner every day of your stay, opening up your day to go explore the local villages and landscapes of Lake Atitlan. And we are now open for bookings on Air BnB!!! With your booking, morning yoga and breakfast are included ever day of your stay, and you are welcome to add additional classes, meals and wellness offerings a la carte for great rates!

Shoot me a message if you are interested or have any questions.
Check out all the details and book your stay through www.doronyoga.com and come join me in the Jungles of Lake Atitlan! 😎🌳🌴🌋🧘‍♂️💚

06/15/2023

NEW BLOG UPDATE!!!!

~~Simple Guide to Creating a Meditation Practice~~

If you don't practice meditation and would like to start, read my short introduction to how you can begin with ease!

Simple Guide to Meditation June 15, 2023 Through the lens of Yoga, the practice of meditation primarily regards the inner limbs of the Ashtanga (8-limbed) Yoga system. These inner limbs we explore in meditation are the Inward Focusing of Sensory or Mental Activity (Pratyahara), Concentration (Dharan...

01/02/2023

Check out weekly Yoga classes with me in 2023!

These classes are held at the Zuga Fitness Studio, but you can sign up directly through my webpage below.

Schedule at: www.bodybybrian.com/practice

Hope to see you back in the Zuga space for more Yoga in the new year!

Monday & Wednesday @ 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Thursday @ 6:30-7:30 p.m.

12/12/2022

Did you know I offer personalized Yoga programming that you can use to support your wellness from the comfort of your own home?

Both in person and remote options are available based on location and schedule. If you are in the St. Louis area, I will be available for in home sessions for Winter 2023 (January-March).

Find out more by checking out my website below and set up a consultation with me to get started on your monthly yoga program for January 2023.

www.bodybybrian.com/homeyoga

11/07/2022

Do you need a simple way to balance stress, improve focus, and increase overall wellbeing? Check out my Meditation page at Elemental Arts & Movement to learn about your breath and how you can connect with a conscious breathing practice that you can do anywhere!

Check the link below and see what else I have over on my website. New classes & links to register for my next Sit N Sip meditation class are there too!

Hit me up if you have any questions or want to connect!

Improving Awareness and Health through Diaphragmatic Breath Training the body to use deep abdominal or “diaphragmatic” breathing is one of the simplest approaches to repatterning the Nervous System to favor a more balanced and adaptable state. The breath is a physiological process that can occur...