Join us in warmly welcoming Brooke’s beloved teacher, Hilaire Lockwood!
After completing the Yoga Works teacher training with Maty Ezraty in Los Angeles in the 90s, Hilaire moved back to Michigan with her family. In 2003, Hilaire was diagnosed with metastatic resistant thyroid cancer, followed by six radical neck dissections and lumpectomies. Shortly after her diagnosis, Hilaire opened Hilltop Yoga in 2004, where she has offered her traditional, holistic and alignment-based classes, workshops and teacher training programs for over 14 years. Having found her cancer through meditation, Hilaire knows personally the importance of the root of the yoga practice: sitting still. Regardless of her physical capability following each of her surgeries, there was always an aspect of this eight-limbed practice that was accessible beyond asana. This personal experience allows her to teach yoga holistically, traditionally and as a healing modality. Hilaire credits her practice as the reason she is still here and believes we learn through this practice to come through absolute adversity with grace and gratitude. Celebrating more than 28 years of practicing yoga and meditation, Hilaire's teachings empower and inspire students to dive deeper into their practice and discover the wisdom, beauty and strength that lies within.
Full Weekend with Hilaire $110
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See Below for Single Workshop Pricing
Power Vinyasa Flow
Saturday, September 12th 10am-12pm
$30
Often misunderstood, the power in power yoga refers to the inner power that we all hold- that deep inner strength that not only keeps us focused, but allows us to be honest with ourselves and our limits. We carry so much love and compassion as well as depth and a desire for challenge. It is quite amazing when we tap into the life force we hold as individuals and consequently begin to see how we can impact the world in small or very large ways. While we do experience a “workout” by practicing power yoga, you will also experience the yoke and the union that is true yoga- a body, mind, and spirit connection that allows us to achieve a deep “working in”. This workshop consists of a brief discussion on the true definition of power yoga, followed by a powerful asana practice that will challenge your body, mind, and spirit. All Levels welcome!
Guided Meditation Workshop
Saturday, September 12th 2:30-4:30pm
$40
All too often forgotten is the root of the yoga tradition- the practice of meditation. We exist in a demanding world where multi-tasking and constant movement are sometimes the only way to get through the day. The pace of life leaves us not only physically exhausted but with a busy, cluttered state of mind. Through the practice of meditation, we can begin to detach from the emotional holding related to past events and anxiety of what we project the future to be, so that we can see the present moment for what it truly is. Practicing internal peace allows us to more readily access this state of being regardless of what is going on around us. Hilaire will help us focus on techniques to flip this dark, lethargic energy to lightness and laughter. We will spend two hours deepening into the “why” we find ourselves being so heavy and how to effectively pull ourselves out of the rabbit hole by tapping into the power that we hold to effectively change the weather of our spirit. All are welcome! No prior meditation experience necessary.
Advanced Power Vinyasa Flow
Sunday, September 13th 11:45am-1:45pm
$30
Often misunderstood, the power in power yoga refers to the inner power that we all hold- that deep inner strength that not only keeps us focused, but allows us to be honest with ourselves and our limits. We carry so much love and compassion as well as depth and a desire for challenge. It is quite amazing when we tap into the life force we hold as individuals and consequently begin to see how we can impact the world in small or very large ways. While we do experience a “workout” by practicing power yoga, you will also experience the yoke and the union that is true yoga- a body, mind, and spirit connection that allows us to achieve a deep “working in”. This workshop consists of a brief discussion on the true definition of power yoga, followed by a powerful asana practice that will challenge your body, mind, and spirit.
This class will be offered as a “step up” from Hilaire’s Power class on Saturday, September 12th, 2020. This class is not taught to all levels – it is an advanced power yoga class recommended for intermediate/advanced students only looking to have fun and be challenged in every aspect. If you practice Heated Power Vinyasa and/or Power with Brooke regularly, please attend!
The Foundation of Yoga: A Sutra Intensive
Sunday, September 13th 2:30-5:00pm
$40
Join Brooke’s Teacher, Hilaire Lockwood for this special opportunity to dig deep into the philosophy of Yoga.
Sometimes knowing "why" we do something helps put meaning or intention behind our action. The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali do just that. This one-day intensive for students and instructors alike will be solely focused on the foundation of the yoga practice, its roots and its meaning - all that lies within the 3,000-year-old Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Over the two-hour period we will cover as much of the book as possible, relating the foundation of yoga to our life off the mat. When we can more deeply understand the purpose behind the practice, our time on our mat has more meaning. All are welcome - no yoga or sutra experience required.