UpComing Events A three-day intensive taught in conjunction with Forrest Yoga Foundation Teacher Training which combines anatomical instruction with honing perceptual skills to better address the individual needs of yoga students. Who knew learning anatomy could be this much fun? 20 hours. This introductory one-day workshop for women only identifies and defines the function and location of female sensual and sexual anatomy. Using richly illustrated lecture, provocative dialogue and a detailed textbook, Ellen will answer your questions and demystify the complex organization of tissues that provide access to our deepest pleasures. This revolutionary revisioning of our sexual selves invites us to open our awareness to the fullness of our ecstatic potential. The goal of this workshop is to initiate an ongoing process of sexual empowerment through the understanding of accurate anatomical information and conscious (private) self-exploration. The pathway to the deepest sexual and personal healing begins with this basic information describing how we are put together. Half-Day Intensive, open to All Levels
People do yoga to feel better in their bodies. As the breath opens and flexibility increases, so do circulation and sensation. As this happens we may start to wake up sexually. We often face confusion as our bodies bloom into fuller sexual awareness. Can we integrate the same sense of mindful attention into our sexual lives that we bring to the yoga mat? Join Ellen Heed for a provocative three hours to explore some answers to this question. In this half-day intensive, we will experience how yoga can enrich our sexual lives. Does the media-popularized notion of “hot sex” actually lead to a deeply embodied and connected experience? Find out for yourself. Using lecture, breath, core work and hip opening asana, we will focus on the energetic of the pelvis. We’ll pay special attention to both male and female pelvic anatomy and its importance to our pleasure and health, now and as we age. Open to all levels. Half-Day Intensive, open to All Levels
A step-by-step lecture using fantastic illustrations, which thoroughly describes the anatomy of the pelvic floor. We will also explore the special energetics of each tissue in our pelvis, from bones and connective tissues to muscles and the emotions they hold. We will use tantric pranayama practice to awaken and strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, and gentle yoga to melt hips open and access emotions that can lock us up and keep us numb. We will learn to release emotional holding in the pelvis using gentle bodywork techniques. There will be no nudity or genital contact in this workshop. There will be ample time provided to answer your questions about:

• Creating safe sexual space
• Non-toxic birth control methods
• Understanding the phases of increasing our arousal
• Locating the G-spot
• Demystifying female ejaculation
• Responsible communication with your partner

2-Hour Experiential Anatomy Class for All Levels
Experiential Anatomy classes will have 40-45 minute Power Point presentations followed by 60-70 minutes of yoga asana especially sequenced to experience the anatomical information directly in you own body. This class is geared towards those students working with spinal injuries and those who teach them. We will cover the basics of spinal anatomy and pathology and work with safe practices to strengthen the spinal protector muscles and our own “anti-gravity” devices. 2-Hour Experiential Anatomy class for Advanced Beginners and Intermediate Students
Experiential Anatomy classes will have 40-45 minute Power Point presentations followed by 60-70 minutes of yoga asana especially sequenced to experience the anatomical information directly in you own body. This class will explain the importance of understanding how connective tissue density can shut down the pleasure of open breath in yoga practice. We owe it to ourselves to become aware of it, and to understand how sequencing yoga poses can make all the difference. 2-Hour Experiential Anatomy class for Advanced Beginners and Intermediate Students
Experiential Anatomy classes will have 40-45 minute Power Point presentations followed by 60-70 minutes of yoga asana especially sequenced to experience the anatomical information directly in you own body. This class will focus on basic shoulder anatomy and the relationship between internal and external rotation for the health of the joint. Also discussed will be the relationship between open shoulders and an open heart. A three-day intensive taught in conjunction with Forrest Yoga Foundation Teacher Training which combines anatomical instruction with honing perceptual skills to better address the individual needs of yoga students. Who knew learning anatomy could be this much fun? 20 hours. A three-day intensive taught in conjunction with Forrest Yoga Foundation Teacher Training which combines anatomical instruction with honing perceptual skills to better address the individual needs of yoga students. Who knew learning anatomy could be this much fun? 20 hours. A three-day intensive taught in conjunction with Forrest Yoga Foundation Teacher Training which combines anatomical instruction with honing perceptual skills to better address the individual needs of yoga students. Who knew learning anatomy could be this much fun? 20 hours. Back to top »