MOON YOGA
The unrelenting critical, even hostile, voice in your head.
The endless list of chores and things you must get done.
Thinking, analyzing, doing, fixing, controlling, projecting.
Action-oriented, goal-oriented, competitive behavior.
​Controlling your feelings and silencing your voice.
Logical and rational approach to your challenges.
​Judging and rejecting your body.
​Denying your powerful emotions.
Quieting your intuitive voice.
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Our society is out of balance between masculine and feminine energies as the masculine has been overly encouraged and the feminine suppressed.

​It is time to find balance within ourselves.
The balance of our lunar and solar energies.

​"Be the change that you wish to see in the world." ~Ghandi
You are a woman. 
The moment has come for you to accept the wholeness of your being, to accept all of who you are, all of your emotions, thoughts, and desires. The moment has come for you to rediscover and reclaim your innate female power.
The Moon is a Symbol for the Feminine

Cyclical, cool, changing, and reflecting, she holds a strong sense of mystery.  She is a reminder to women, of their own feminine nature.  The cycles of the moon bring to our awareness our own cycles and our power to feel and intuit.  We connect with her through rituals, practices, and disciplines that turn our attention inward, to process, rejuvenate, and rest.  To self-express, to open to new possibilities and to re-evaluate new beginnings.   The moon's light, soft and subtle,  gently illuminates what is hidden and guides us back, if we let her, to the disowned aspects of our feminine nature.  She holds the qualities of stillness, emotion, and nurturance, a she is a reminder of a time when these feminine qualities were appreciated and valued.
It is time for women like you and I to rediscover, appreciate, and value the feminine qualities within ourselves.  
It is time for the rising of the feminine.​

"Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth." ~Buddha
MOON YOGA

MOON YOGA is a self-care practice coinciding with the cycles of the New Moon and the Full Moon.  These classes were created and designed to guide you back to your moon, to the nurturing energies of the feminine, and to the voice of your inner Wise Woman.

​The nourishment of your Goddess, of your Woman Spirit, is available to you if you are willing to become still, turn your attention inward, and listen.
Feminine Energy
Being
Passive
​Feeling
​Connected
​Closeness
​Holistic
​Creative
​Intuitive
​Compassionate
​Predictability
​Nurturing
Yielding 
To be
Release
Introverted
Soft
Changing
Dark
​Cyclical
​In
​Round
Masculine Energy
Doing
Active
​Thinking
​Separated
​Distance
​Detailed
​Destructive
Logical
​Critical
​Rigidness
​Dominant
​Controlling
To have
Tension
Extroverted
Hard
​Constant
​Light 
​Linear
​Out
​Angular

​Outwardly thrusting, masculine energy, has not been kept in balance with the deep, nurturing energy of the feminine.  What most women were taught to believe about being a woman, was through the patriarchy.  Our society and our culture is top-heavy in masculine energy.  We need to balance the scales!  The classes I teach are NOT about hating on men, nor are they about the feminine rising and having power over men.  That is just more masculine energy.   The wisdom of the feminine, the feelings and emotions of a woman, her intuition, have been rejected and ridiculed for far too long.  We judge our bodies and try to change them.  We've been shamed into believing our menstrual cycle doesn't exist or that it's wrong or dirty.  We've lost our sense of Self, what it means to be a woman in the rat race of life, by ignoring our gut reactions, by controlling our feelings, and by quieting our voices.  I want to help you remember.  I want to help you rediscover.
​I want to help you reclaim your feminine nature.
Stay Wild Moon Child!

​My dear sweet sister, it all begins with your willingness to reclaim what is rightfully yours.  Your body is a physical connection to a greater source of knowing.  MOON YOGA is an invitation to slow down and partake in a more meditative and introspective practice.   These classes promote physical and mental relaxation and give you the opportunity to allow your emotions to flow, to listen and observe, and cultivate calmness, a feeling of deep, inner peace.  We honor nature's beautiful rhythms and journey through our internal landscape, aligning with the empowered, elemental, cosmic, feminine energies.

​“In each of us two powers preside, one male, one female… The androgynous mind is resonant and porous… naturally creative, incandescent and undivided.” ~Virginia Woolf
"She made her way deep into the center of her self and wound her way back out into the world."  -Anita Johnston

​CLASS DETAILS

MOON YOGA incorporates gentle movement, stretching postures, meditation, readings, journaling, and stillness, that provide you the freedom to nourish yourself and to listen to the soft, subtle voice of your intuition.

Cost: $21
All class times are 6:00-7:15​ ​pm EST via Zoom (75-90 minute class)
*A replay will be provided if you cannot attend the live event and will be available for 3 days following the live class.*
All levels welcome.

Please dress appropriately for this cooling, introspective practice.
Grab your journal, yoga mat, blocks, strap* (strongly suggested), pillows, bolster, meditation cushion, folded blanket and anything else you may want to make your practice more accessible, more restorative, or more reflective by writing down your discoveries.
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SIGN UP FOR CLASS!
PLEASE REGISTER BY 5:00 pm ET / 4:00 pm CT / 3:00 pm MT / 2:00 pm PT
*Once payment is received, a separate email will be sent to your registered email address with your Zoom link for class*

​You can also Venmo me at shauna_gullbrand

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​As we find the balance of Yin and Yang within ourselves, we open the door for healing on a global scale.  
DISCLAIMER
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MOON YOGA is a practice of self-care and self-awareness that blends gentle movements, deep stretches, and moments in stillness that are held from 2-5 minutes.   We will work with the energy of the moon, with the breath, with Being, and with the present moment, as we make our way into and out of  a small handful of Yin Yoga postures that support your personal journey and promote joint (connective tissue) health and increase your flexibility.   Centering, meditation, and journal prompts will be provided as well.
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DISCLAIMER:
The techniques and suggestions provided in these bi-monthly practices are NOT intended as a substitute for medical or professional advice.   PLEASE CONSULT YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER BEFORE BEGINNING ANY NEW PROGRAM.
The practice of Yin postures requires you, the practitioner, to gauge the safety of your practice within your personal physical limitation.  
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​When virtual, it is up the individual (you) to to assess whether you are ready, physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, for either the New Moon or Full Moon class you have chosen.  If you have any pre-existing conditions, if you are currently under the care of a psychiatrist or any other mental health professional, or if you are pregnant, please consult with your HCP before enrolling either of these practices.  It is essential that you retain full responsibility for your own physical, mental, and general well-being in applying instructions in this guided program to your own life circumstances.  

Following the Golden Rule, "If it doesn't feel right, then don't do it."   Pain is NEVER encouraged or welcomed and it needs to be avoided.  Shauna Gullbrand will not accept liability for any injury or otherwise from your participation in these bi-monthly moon practices.   As is the case with any physical activity, the risk of injury is always present and cannot be entirely eliminated. If you experience any pain or discomfort you agree to listen to your body, adjust the posture or stop all together. You affirm that you alone are responsible to decide whether to participate in any of the breathing exercises, Yin postures, times of stillness, meditations, or journaling.

Shauna Gullbrand assumes no responsibility for injuries suffered while practicing these techniques.
By enrolling in either monthly practice you  agree to work according to your own limitations; take full responsibility for your own safety and well-being.  Do not disregard, avoid, or delay obtaining medical or health-related advice from your health-care professional because of something you may have read on this site. The use of any information provided on this site is solely at your own risk.

​It is suggested that you:
  • wear comfortable clothing so that you can move freely.   Yin is mostly a cooling practice so dress appropriately.
  • practice in a well-lit area with enough free space around you.  Yin postures are mainly seated or lying.​
  • Avoid having heavy meals for two to four hours before practice.  Drink lots of water prior to and following your practice.
  • avoid alcohol, drugs, or any similar substances prior to these moon practices.
  • Move or be still within your limits. Never force, strain, or practice through pain. If you feel dizzy, light-headed, faint, or if you experience any other discomfort, stop the posture immediately.
  • have your journal to jot down any discoveries made as you dove deep within yourself.​
​Shauna is a Register Yoga Teacher (RYT-200) and is Yin Yoga Certified with Yoga Alliance. 

She began her journey as a student back in the fall of 2014 when she decided to check out the Power Yoga class offered at her local gym.  She practiced Bikram Yoga faithfully for over a year and then made the decision to enroll in Yoga Teacher Training.  She has been teaching and practicing Hatha Yoga since June of 2014.   Shauna taught several classes a week at a local yoga studio as well as the very gym where her journey began.  Leaving the yoga studio just a month before the Covid pandemic hit, and furloughed from her new employer, she began teaching a weekly Zoom class.  
Over the months and months of lockdown, isolation, and social distancing, Shauna's own private practice grew and evolved in ways she had never imagined.   She began a practice of "Being with Her Self" which involved being on her mat, with all her shit ... her thoughts, feelings, emotions, preferences, perspectives, beliefs, challenges and celebrations ... allowing herself to "BE" with all of it as she held postures for longer periods of time.  She saw it as a beautiful way to heal and stretch at the same time, but what was happening was that she was moving towards a more Yin-based Yoga Practice.  
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Shauna's journey of self-discovery, personal development, and consciousness, along with her intuitive coaching skills and love of teaching, give her students the opportunity to create and hold a space for themselves.   With lots of instruction and modifications, Shauna takes students safely in and out of poses and she offers them a way, through their own practice, to be more in harmony and relationship with themselves first.
TESTIMONIALS
​​There are so many things I love about Shauna's yoga classes - here are a few of my favorites:
 Every week is a well thought out, different class.  One week we may work on balance, another may be hip openers, perhaps we concentrate on stretching our shoulders, one week may be lower back and hamstrings.  The point is, it is never repetitive and never boring.
It is very evident that Shauna puts a lot of thought, love, and preparation into her teaching.  Shauna is a GREAT teacher.  She gives a lot of verbal cues so you never have to wonder if you are doing a posture correctly; she explains exactly what you should be working towards.  Additionally, she offers modifications for every posture so you can take it easy, or really challenge yourself.  The classes are fun!  Shauna doesn't take herself too seriously and can (and often does) laugh at herself.    Shauna's classes are easily accessible.  If you cannot make the live Zoom session, you can do the class recording at your convenience.  I hope to be able to participate in Shauna's classes for many years to come.
- Tracey J. Taylor
​​My husband and I wanted to do some type of exercise class that we could do together.  We decided we would try Yoga! We both had never done it before and of course we were so apprehensive about it.  Our very first class was with Shauna and the minute we stepped into the yoga studio we knew we were in  the right place. We immediately felt so comfortable and welcomed in her class.  Since then we have done other classes and although the workout was good it didn't have the same energy/vibe that we were use to with Shauna. Her class not only keeps you toned and strong, it also is such a loving, supportive community of people that really lift us up and that is such an important part of it for us.   She puts a lot of time and energy in each of her classes which is so beneficial for each person.  Shauna is such an positive uplifting person, when we do her class it flows through into our day.  We highly recommend this class to anyone who wants to feel strong, more toned, flexible, destressed, & meet a class of some of the sweetest, sincere, supportive & fun people I know!
​​- Linda and Barry Shelley
My yoga journey started when I met Shauna in her class Have a Ball!  That was a super fun class she was teaching at my gym.  Before that I had been hesitant about yoga, because I felt my time working out needed to involve sweating.  I thank Shauna for changing my mindset on this.  Her classes allowed me to stretch, strengthen and sometimes sweat, while always reminding me of the importance of balance and fun!  I was thrilled to learn that Shauna also taught at Joy Wellness I’m Salem, NH.  I became apart of that wonderful community and enjoyed several classes with Shauna each week.   She had left Joy to explore other paths and was very much missed.   For a year now, Shauna began teaching on zoom (one of the positive takeaway from a terrible pandemic).   Seeing her face, hearing her words and practicing with her again on Fridays has been glorious.  I look forward to it each week, whether I join live or enjoy a recording.   Thank you Shauna for being the first step and continued guidance on my yoga journey. ​
​​- Angela Kalivas
I came to yoga in my fifties. I was seeing my mother lose her mobility and it was frightening.  I was hiking a lot at that time but felt I needed to work on balance and core strength.  I took classes all over the place with no consistency.  I found a class taught by Shauna and I now have a yoga mat in my car!  The key to Shauna’s instructions during class, for me,  is her verbal instructions which are impeccable.  I can close our eyes and  focus on the pose.  I don’t need to look at everyone else to figure out what to do.   Shauna knows the pose she is teaching and verbally explains it in such a way that it is understandable.   She pushes us but also warns us of potential issues with all poses.   It has been fabulous on Friday mornings during the pandemic! ​
- Ellen Tierney
I’ve been with Shauna and her teaching now almost 5 years.   She is special.   I come out of her class feeling better than I did when I started, even if I hated holding a pose as for as long as she asked me to.  ! I really look forward to her classes. ​
​- Ida