Zenyasa® is a place to move, breathe, and return to yourself. Rooted in the simplicity of Zen and the intelligence of mindful movement, it is a practice that invites you to slow down, pay attention, and reconnect with the quiet steadiness beneath the noise of daily life.

At its heart, Zenyasa® is a contemplative movement system. Each class begins with seated meditation, creating a spacious pause before the body begins to move. From there, we move through Opening the Gates — a gentle, joint-mobilizing ritual that awakens sensation, invites ease, and encourages the free flow of breath, energy, and attention.  

As the practice unfolds, movement becomes an extension of awareness. Slow, intentional sequences build strength, stability, and mobility without forcing or straining. Postures are approached as pathways rather than goals — each phase meaningful, each transition an opportunity to practice presence and kindness toward the body.  

The class centers around one of the Five Elements — Earth, Metal, Water, Wood, or Fire — each reflecting a different quality of energy and a distinct set of physical patterns. These themes, inspired by traditional Chinese medicine, guide the strengthening and stretching of specific muscle groups and meridian pathways, bringing both structure and depth to the practice.  

Beneath all of this lie the Three Foundations of Zenyasa®:

Zenyasa® group classes are taught in four 12-week semesters—Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter—offering a steady, seasonal rhythm for learning and deepening your practice. Each semester begins during the first full week of the month and gives you the option to enroll in one of two series: Zenyasa® Foundations or Zenyasa® 5-Element Flow, depending on your experience and familiarity with the method.

All new students begin with Zenyasa® Foundations, regardless of prior yoga or movement background. This ensures that everyone learns the core philosophy, pacing, and unique structural elements of the practice that are not retaught in the more advanced series. Students who prefer a slower pace or want more time integrating the fundamentals are welcome to repeat the Foundations series as often as they like before moving on.  

Both series meet twice each week at different days and times, allowing you to choose the class that fits your schedule. If you need to miss a session, you may attend the alternate class or follow the video replay. Short breaks occur between semesters, and when major holidays fall within a semester, students simply use the alternate weekly class or the replay, ensuring a continuous and steady progression without disrupting the arc of the practice.

Together, these two series create a clear, supportive path—from learning the foundations to experiencing the full depth and flow of the Five-Element class themes.

Zenyasa® Foundations is the ideal starting point for anyone new to the practice. Whether you have years of experience with yoga, are returning to movement after time away, or are completely new to mindful embodied exercise, this series offers a slow and spacious introduction to the core elements of the method.

Across twelve weeks, you’ll learn the foundational sequences that shape every Zenyasa® class: breathing practices, seated meditation, Opening the Gates, Mountain Flow, Sun Salutations, and accessible slow-flow sequences that build strength through awareness rather than force. You’ll also explore the Three Foundations — Mindfulness, Skillfulness, and Goodwill — which form the heart of the practice on and off the mat.  

In the second half of the semester, you’ll begin exploring the Five-Element Method. Each week highlights one element, offering a gentle exploration of its physical and energetic themes while breaking down alignment, breath coordination, and mindful pacing.  The emphasis throughout the series is clarity, compassion, and somatic learning. By the end of the semester, you’ll feel grounded in the method and ready to deepen your practice — or you may choose to repeat Foundations to build confidence at a steady, accessible pace.

Each 12-week semester gives us time to move through all five elements twice, creating a steady, progressive rhythm. During each 5-week cycle, each class emphasizes one elemental theme (Earth, Metal, Water, Wood, or Fire), building strength and flexibility along the specific muscle groups and meridian pathways associated with that theme, so that by the end of each cycle the entire body has been worked in a balanced way.

 Weeks 6 and 12 are special sessions, designed to help you pause, refine, and explore. These classes may take the form of a posture clinic, mobility workshop, or alignment refinement, depending on the needs and interests of the group.  

Moving through the elements twice creates a sense of familiarity and flow. The first cycle introduces the patterns; the second deepens them. The body begins to recognize each theme, the breath finds its rhythm, and movement becomes more intuitive and spacious.  

Zenyasa® 5-Element Flow strengthens the body, clarifies the mind, and supports a deeper relationship with internal rhythm and energetic balance. It is the natural next step after Foundations.

Zenyasa® private sessions offer a fully individualized experience, shaped around your unique needs, goals, and energy level each week. Instead of moving through a fixed sequence, we slow down, pause, ask questions, and explore the practice in a way that supports your body and your nervous system.

Together, we work at a pace that feels steady and attentive. There is space to refine alignment, break down challenging transitions, adapt postures to your physical needs, and integrate breath-led movement with greater ease. Over time, we develop a clear understanding of your strengths, patterns, and areas for growth, allowing the practice to evolve with you.  

Whether you are new to Zenyasa®, returning to movement after time away, or looking to deepen an existing practice, 1:1 sessions provide focused support, compassionate guidance, and a personalized pathway toward steadiness and embodied strength.

Zenyasa® works because it is a complete, integrated system, not a collection of postures. Every part of the practice—from the opening meditation to the elemental sequences—plays a specific role in helping the body and mind move toward steadiness.
 
1. A consistent structure that creates safety and clarity  
Each class follows a familiar arc: