See what movement can do for you.
Shakti River is a yoga therapy space located in Huntsville, Alabama. Sessions usually occur at #thecomplex, located at 3054 Leeman Ferry Rd Suite K, Huntsville, AL 35801, but I can provide a virtual option too.
I specialize in creating bespoke sessions for individuals or gathered groups, meaning that your session is always tailored to you and your specific needs, which may naturally include one or more of our other services.
I welcome and encourage all people – regardless of race, age, gender, ability, sexual orientation, or religion, in our therapy space so that all may flourish in their movement goals.
Movement
A movement session could be a mix of yoga in the ShambhavAnanda Yoga® tradition, restorative yoga, pilates, and other movements based on group needs.
Sessions are available via groups or private sessions by appointment at #thecomplex.
1-on-1 private sessions are also available virtually.
Meditation
A meditation session focuses on how to create clarity of the mind with breath (pranayama), mantra, and opening the heart, all in the ShambhavAnanda Yoga® tradition.
Currently, 3 weekly sessions are offered by email invitation.
Himalayan Singing Bowls
A singing bowl therapy session is a simple, gentle, energy-based vibrational technique that is used for stress reduction and relaxation. The singing bowls may be placed on or around you during your session for a harmonious and calming experience.
Customized, in-person private sessions are available by appointment.
Biofield Tuning
Biofield Tuning is a sound therapy method that uses tuning forks on and around the body to support deep relaxation and freer breathing.
Customized, in-person private sessions are available by appointment.
Sonic Anatomy
Sonic Anatomy is a sound therapy method that uses singing and tone in areas of constriction in the body, releasing tension, energy, and emotions.
Customized, in-person private sessions are available by appointment.
Custom 1:1 Sessions
Customized private sessions are available in-person or virtually by appointment.
These therapy sessions are designed for your movement and meditation questions, such as a noticed limitation or restriction.
Some examples include examining gait, proprioception work, and movement for pain management.
ShambhavAnanda Yoga® Teacher Training
As a ShambhavAnanda Yoga® Affiliate Center, I offer trainings in ShambhavAnanda Meditation® as well as 200-Hour and 300-Hour Level trainings in ShambhavAnanda Yoga® Hatha Yoga.
Teacher Training is available via group sessions by appointment at #thecomplex.
ShambhavAnanda Yoga® Teacher Training
ShambhavAnanda Yoga®, one of the first yoga schools started in the United States, emphasizes that great teachers come from first being great students.
At Shakti River, not only will you learn different methods for teaching yoga, but you will learn how you yourself can grow and thrive in your passion. Join us and work towards one our ShambhavAnanda Yoga®’s 200-Hour, 300-Hour and specialty certifications, each registered with the Yoga Alliance.
200-Hour ShambhavAnanda Yoga® Certification
The 200-Hour training explores meditation, ethics, philosophy, and teaching styles. With this training, we aim to teach you how to become in tune with yourself so that you may teach future students from a place of passion. By the end of the 200 hours, you will have a firm foundation in the practice of yoga and how you may pass it on to others.
For this curriculum, the first half will build on the foundations of yoga. This includes the asana practice, human anatomy, different teaching perspectives and processes, and an in-depth study of 45 fundamental asanas.
The second half will expand on asana practice and teaching styles, to further include skills such as hands-on assisting, verbal cueing, and much more.
2024 Teacher Training Scheduling and Application
Training schedule will be structured to meet the scheduling needs of the trainees in the cohort training group, while also meeting the contact hours required by Yoga Alliance.
Both the training and any informational meetings will be held at #thecomplex. Informational meetings are identical sessions for Q&A about program specifics.
An upper level 60-Hour CUE cohort (which can be done as part of the 300-Hour program) will meet March – May, 2024. The times and dates will also be set by those attending.
To request an application and (if approved) schedule your in person interview, please email me at shakti.river@gmail.com or use the contact form at the bottom of the website. Teacher training will be capped at 10 trainees.
Please visit www.shoshoni.org to read an overview of the Yoga Alliance registered curriculum.
Workshops
Candlelight Yoga with Singing Bowl Accompaniment
4 FEB 2024 | Chicago, IL | Virtual
Candlelight Yoga with Singing Bowl Accompaniment with Aasha Elliott + Special Guest Instructor, Shakti Oliver-Skaggs.
Spend an evening in the soft glow of candlelight using your flow of breath and asana to open your body and mind while accompanied on singing bowls by guest instructor, Shakti.
Singing Bowl Therapy Sessions
2 FEB 2024 | Chi-Town Shakti @ Chicago, IL
Book with Special Guest, Shakti Oliver-Skaggs for a unique experience – an energetically soothing and balancing Singing Bowl Therapy Session. Shakti is an advanced level Biofield tuning Practitioner as well as an Atma Buti Sound & Vibration School Practitioner in Training, and we are lucky to have her visit Chi-Town Shakti to provide this unique offering!
Meditation + the Lymphatic System Workshops
17 SEPT 2023 | Chi-Town Shakti @ Chicago, IL
Special Guest Instructor Shakti River to provide Community Meditation, a workshop on Yoga + the Lymphatic System, and a workshop on Yoga + Repetitive Strain Injury.
Shoshoni Yoga 60-HR Teacher Training
24 JUL 2023 | Shoshoni Yoga Retreat @ Rollinsville, CO
Instructor Shakti River to lead a 60-Hour upper level cohort for teacher training.
Meditation Teacher Training
31 JUL 2022 | Chicago, IL | Huntsville, AL | Virtual
Special Guest Instructors Shakti Oliver-Skaggs and Aasha Elliot to co-lead Meditation Teacher Training. Participation is open in-person in Huntsville, AL with Shakti, in Chicago with Aasha, or virtually on Zoom.
Flight Lessons: Injury Prevention in Yoga Workshop
21 SEPT 2019 | Chi-Town Shakti @ Chicago, IL
Special Guest Instructor Shakti River to lead “Flight Lessons: Fearless Flight Yoga Workshop.” This workshop explores foundational skills and functional movement patterns for injury prevention.
Level 2 Hatha Yoga Teacher Training
20 – 29 JUL 2018 | Chi-Town Shakti @ Chicago, IL
Special Guest Instructor Shakti River to lead a Level 2 Hatha Yoga Teacher Training, focusing on the therapeutic application of yoga for the hips. 2 intensive weekends with weeknight hours in between to prepare you to teach intermediate level classes.
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