Movement with Niki
Three regular offerings
Facilitated by Niki
Various:
Tue/Thur/2nd Sun
Yin-Restore with Niki
(in-person or online)
6pm-7:30pm Tuesday evenings
A Yin/ Restorative practice that uses props & longer holding poses to stimulate the ‘relaxation response’. I aim to hold space for folks and guide them to play with their edge, release control and let gravity do the work. Join in-person or online. A link to the online class will be sent once you register.
$15-25 (BIPOC – pay what you can)
Rise & Shine with Niki
(in-person or online)
7:30-8:20am Thursday mornings
Rise & Shine – Kickstart your day with this class by working with your body & breath. A physical practice that focuses on strength, flexibility, breath and balance through static or linked poses, mandala flows, and challenging ‘peak pose’ flows to bring you into your bodies and onto your mats, leaving you blissfully energized and ready for your day. We will use Hatha & Vinyasa yoga to help improve internal and external stability. While some knowledge of basic yoga asanas can be helpful, it doesn’t matter where you are on your yoga journey, by attending regularly you will benefit from advancing your yoga practice and challenging yourself daily. Join in-person or online. A link to the online class will be sent once you register.
$15-25 (BIPOC – pay what you can)
Shake with Niki
(in-person only)
5-6.30pm Second Sundays
Group Shake – A somatic movement practice during which we will shake to music or sometimes, silence. Shaking, individually but as part of a group to ground us, can be healing as it is a natural way to relieve tension. You may choose to shake standing, seated, lying down or alternating between those depending on what your body needs in the moment. You can choose your own intensity, when to stop or when to keep going as you listen to your own body. While it is important to keep ourselves open to what, if anything, may arise emotionally, please only engage to the degree that you can still care for yourself. This is not a therapeutic space. The practice will start with a demonstration and it will end in silence. Dress comfortably and stay hydrated!
$10-$25 (BIPOC – pay what you can)
Stay for Sonic Immersion (right after) and pay $8-20 for the Shake
Who is it for?
- No previous experience needed. All levels.
- Anyone looking to get more in touch with their body.
- Anyone looking to have a regular embodiment practice.
Schedule
All classes start the week of November 5th on their respective days.
See upcoming classes on the event calendar.
Option to stay overnight at WildHeart before or after some events. Reach out to us at contact@wildheartcenter.art to confirm your stay.
“Great class with lots of modifications offered and caring, personalised attention. Excellent postures chosen for hip opening. Really appreciated the half recline butterfly option… it’s not one I typically see, and it actually worked better for me since my two sides are so imbalanced…”
“In two instances, I felt a preemptive fleeting pang of concern about how certain shapes would work for my body, specifically my painfully tight hip flexors. But both times, each posture not only worked for me, but brought great relief! I really appreciated the individualised attention and support during the classes and I’ve been loving the variety of poses. Also, I always appreciate instructors who both request and implement feedback with skill and care…”
About Niki
Niki aka Nikita Patel
15+ years of dance and yoga experience have given Niki a solid foundation for working with the body in movement. Her aim is to help folks stay in touch with their bodies through breath and mindfulness. She is interested in Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative, Meditation, Alignment & Teaching Methodology. She emphasizes a safe yet effective practice to empower more yogis to listen to the needs of their bodies. For her, listening to her body has been a rewarding journey towards self-compassion. The physical practice has always been an entryway to a deeper awareness and continues to be a catalyst in her personal growth journey. Working with the body and movement for over a decade has influenced her teaching style to be very direct. She uses isometric cueing and the opposition of body parts as well as fun visualisation techniques.
When not on the mat, Nikita is busy cooking up a storm and helps run retreats at WildHeart.
@nikitapatel89
Location
WildHeart is located on 46+ beautiful acres in the Hudson Valley. Retreatants will have the option to stay in a single room, double room, dorm, or camping in either our main retreat center or in private two-bedroom cabins. All options have access to shared kitchens and bathrooms. Daily events will take place in the studio, shared common spaces, and outdoors. Retreatants are welcome to enjoy the lawns, walk in the forest, and swim and boat in the lake during their stay! More info about directions and transportation options HERE.
If you have any questions, concerns about pricing, or need assistance attending, please do not hesitate to reach out personally.