https://www.hillaryeasom.com/blog daily 0.75 2020-09-28 https://www.hillaryeasom.com/blog/2020-unraveled monthly 0.5 2020-09-30 https://www.hillaryeasom.com/blog/are-you-feeling-vulnerable monthly 0.5 2020-09-15 https://www.hillaryeasom.com/blog/sankalpa monthly 0.5 2020-07-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f136945472d09271c8d68e5/1595203408240-CCS5U6I9O6MRYPBG8EC0/Sankalpa+blog.jpg Words + Images - Setting Intention with Sankalpa https://www.hillaryeasom.com/blog/category/2020 monthly 0.5 https://www.hillaryeasom.com/blog/category/Philosophy monthly 0.5 https://www.hillaryeasom.com/blog/category/chakras monthly 0.5 https://www.hillaryeasom.com/blog/tag/yoga monthly 0.5 https://www.hillaryeasom.com/blog/tag/vulnerability monthly 0.5 https://www.hillaryeasom.com/blog/tag/philosophy monthly 0.5 https://www.hillaryeasom.com/blog/tag/sankalpa monthly 0.5 https://www.hillaryeasom.com/blog/tag/brene+brown monthly 0.5 https://www.hillaryeasom.com/book-a-class daily 0.75 2025-04-14 https://www.hillaryeasom.com/about daily 0.75 2024-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f136945472d09271c8d68e5/1595114849286-DI760VMLBJOYRW68L849/HillaryEasom_pic-1024x975.jpg About Hillary Easom, M.Ed. ** Senior Yoga Teacher ** (formerly registered with Yoga Alliance: 500+ hours yoga training, 2000+ hours teaching yoga, prenatal yoga teacher & teacher trainer) I’ve been a teacher more than half my life. I taught middle and high school English for a few years, left to embark on a writing career in my late 20s, and recently came full circle, teaching yoga for two years at a secondary school. I like to joke that I started my yoga path in a teaching role. During graduate school, a friend asked me to guide him through a yoga practice following direction from a book. I’m not sure how well I taught, but I was intrigued enough to borrow the book and begin my own practice. I soon recognized that yoga is not just about the physical body. Yoga supported me through bouts of depression and anxiety; it helped me feel grounded and balanced. When I became pregnant with my first child, I started taking prenatal yoga classes and practiced nearly every day. Yoga played a huge role in my pregnancies and births; I was inspired to one day become a yoga teacher. Upon receiving my 200-hour yoga teaching certificate, I quickly realized this was just the tip of the iceberg. Since then, I’ve taken hundreds more hours of training to deepen my knowledge and skills; there is always more to learn. I’ve integrated my learning into teaching thousands of classes, workshops and trainings and leading a number of retreats. My own yoga teaching style is best described as a breath-centric slow flow focused on individual sensation. Integrating some longer-held postures to build strength, stability and stillness of mind allows for alignment cues and time for students to notice energetic shifts. I like to incorporate yoga philosophy, mantra and/or mudras into each class that I teach. Most often, I teach all-levels classes — i.e., teachers, beginners and just about every level in between. My intent is that every student—regardless of age, fitness level or experience—finds something in the practice that speaks to their current needs. “I am still a teacher, still a writer, always a student and forever an adventurer.” (Photo by Robin Clark) https://www.hillaryeasom.com/home daily 1.0 2024-10-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f136945472d09271c8d68e5/1595189158215-NOBUJAA0UZG8MIZ0T57M/SamyamaYogaClass.jpg Home - Slow Flow Private Group Scheduling available https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f136945472d09271c8d68e5/1595190203614-C4POA9BLA7NO3KEUUL0B/Costanoa+yoga+photo.jpg Home - Gentle Yoga Private Group Scheduling available https://www.hillaryeasom.com/events daily 0.75 2025-04-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f136945472d09271c8d68e5/1595204280196-LX3LL52V53A16O6IFPT3/Crow+from+Side.jpg Workshops + Retreats - Yoga Workshops Workshops allow students to delve deeper into a specific topic — whether it’s dissecting a physical posture, examining a particular theme or spending time exploring another modality in conjunction with a yoga practice. Hillary periodically schedules workshops like those below and is happy to develop new programs based on students’ interests. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f136945472d09271c8d68e5/1595183873951-ZDZGHIQACU1DK8FJVZS0/8572F820-A01C-4108-807F-189097EDC3D8-1024x711.jpg Workshops + Retreats https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f136945472d09271c8d68e5/1595183907718-HXFD3CI01AIGW80H8KQL/DSC_0722-1024x683.jpg Workshops + Retreats https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f136945472d09271c8d68e5/1595183945547-56WGR181FJYRHK4IXXGW/Galapagos%252B2017.jpg Workshops + Retreats https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f136945472d09271c8d68e5/1595131645694-I9ZI7YTS9NPEQZTNDV9U/JWH_6712.jpg Workshops + Retreats - Baja, Mexico March 2020 (6 nights/7 days) In partnership with Blue Turtle Sustainable, we supported turtle research while soaking in the most gorgeous sunrises, practicing yoga twice daily, walking the beach, hiking in the desert, exploring tide pools, swimming with whale sharks, and visiting a local artisanal fish camp to learn about sustainability practices. The week focused on integrating the philosophy of Blue Mind into our yoga practice on and off the mat. I won’t mention how much we enjoyed the food. Don’t worry: We’re going to do this one again! 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In addition, she co-founded Lotus Blossom Prenatal Yoga, which offers a 100-hour comprehensive perinatal yoga teacher training with mentorship (developed in partnership with Jeanna Lurie). Inquire below for more information about upcoming programs, or if you are interested in hosting a training at your location. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f136945472d09271c8d68e5/1595187931594-QTLEXEMG0C8UAJ3YEB2I/Mentoring%2BPhoto.jpg Training + Mentorship - Mentorship 1:1 Mentoring for Yoga Teachers Whether you are a brand-new teacher or experienced but looking for more guidance along your path, I am here for you. Mentoring relationships are tailored to individual teachers’ needs. These are some of my areas of expertise. How can I help you? Theming classes Tying philosophy into an asana practice Using trauma-sensitive techniques Working with special populations Prenatal and postpartum students Older adults Students with injuries or challenges Incarcerated people Sequencing a class Workshops & Retreats Online teaching Developing a teacher training Observing your classes and providing coaching feedback Opportunities to assist me in workshops & on retreat. Please Inquire About Rates & Availability Here https://www.hillaryeasom.com/book-a-class-1 daily 0.75 2020-07-18 https://www.hillaryeasom.com/terms daily 0.75 2020-07-27