Abigail
Abigail began her journey of health transformation after suffering a stroke in 2012. Life was suddenly topsy turvy. She lost the ability to walk. Her balance, coordination and vision went kaput. With her health in dire straits, it was time for a return to well-being. Healing and recovering became her number one priority, so she spent the last eight years learning the best yoga & herbal practices to live whole in her post-stroke body. Abigail believes yoga isn’t just for the fit, young and active. All bodies, regardless of physical ability, deserve a place on the mat. Abigail is an E-RYT200 & RYT500 Yoga Alliance certified instructor with specialized training in biomechanics and adaptive yoga. She graduated from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and is a Nutritional Herbalist from The School of Natural Healing. She holds a Bachelor’s of Business Management from The University of Phoenix. Abigail is dedicated to helping others unleash their innate health and vitality by sharing the strategies that changed her life. Come see what one of her classes is all about! Abigail lives with her husband and four of their eight children. When she’s not practicing yoga, you can find her in her kitchen brewing up herb-infused recipes, hiking and playing in nature, or devouring her latest favorite wellness book.
Abigail instructs the following:
- Yin Yoga
- Hot Vinyasa
- Alignment-based Yoga Flow
Yin Yoga is a stable, slow stretch of the deep connective tissue which includes fascia and opening of the joints. It provides a place to turn inward and tune into both your mind and the physical sensations of your body. Because you hold poses longer than in a traditional Vinyasa class, Yin yoga helps you stretch and lengthen some rarely-used tissues while teaching you how to breathe through your thoughts, making it a quiet, contemplative practice.
Yin yoga comes from Chinese Medicine theories and is said to have a similar effect on our energies as an acupuncture treatment. It is the perfect balance for those who live fast-paced, active lives, as well as for those who are dealing with injuries or chronic conditions. It is also a great starting point for those interested in meditation.
Yin yoga comes from Chinese Medicine theories and is said to have a similar effect on our energies as an acupuncture treatment. It is the perfect balance for those who live fast-paced, active lives, as well as for those who are dealing with injuries or chronic conditions. It is also a great starting point for those interested in meditation.
Hot Vinyasa, is what you think of when you think "Hot Yoga", also called "flow yoga". Hot Vinyasa is a breath-centered practice in our infrared hot yoga room, varying between 95-105 degrees of infrared heat, so you get ALL the health benefits of an infrared sauna in addition to all the benefits of yoga. The sequences vary in the types of poses done, how long they are held, and difficulty of the class. All levels are welcome and encouraged to practice at the student's own level, as teachers will offer different variations to poses. Movements are cued by the breath, and designed to flow seamlessly and intuitively, making this a fun and lively class, and our most popular form of hot yoga.
This alignment-based yoga flow allows all students to reach deep into their bodies and mind, connecting these two practices. As the name of the class suggests, it focuses on body alignment principles in the postures. It is an intermediate class, but all levels can benefit and teachers are able to adapt this class for anyone.