Brette Popper: Through the ages, texts have described the body as a field that requires ploughing, a cloth meticulously woven or a pot strengthened to hold the process of transformation. Since everyone’s field, cloth and pot are different, I see my role as a teacher to introduce you to postures, breathing exercises and concentration techniques that you can use on your individual journey.
The sequences I design combine movement and help poses. They encourage students to increase balance, strength and flexibility. I use alignment, anatomical and philosophic references to help students deepen their understanding of their bodies and frequently suggest the use of props like blankets, blocks, belts, bolsters, chairs, ropes and walls to increase perception.
My own yoga journey began in 2000 after a more than 20 year career in publishing. I left a position as COO of a small publically held company and wandered into a neighborhood studio. I feel in love with the practice, rediscovering my body after years of living in my head.
My first yoga certification was completed in 2005 with Alison West’s Yoga Union and for more than a decade I have been a Yoga Alliance registered 500 hour E-RYT.
I have over 2,000 hours of certified training including Ms. West’s Backcare Program, Dr. Ganesh Mohan’s Svastha Therapeutic Yoga Training, Amy Matthews’ Practices in Embodied Teaching and Nikki Costello’s Enrichment Program and have worked in several yoga lineages and healing modalities. Currently I take classes in asana with Genny Kapuler. I also actively study Tai Chi, Sanskrit, Yoga Philosophy and Buddhism.
A New Yorker, I am engaged in art, natures, current events science and the world around us.
I look forward to meeting you wherever you are.