Welcome to Contemplative Center of Sacramento!
Hi, I'm Anna-Marie.
I’m a Contemplative Practice Yoga® teacher and Contemplative Practice Yoga® Therapist based in Sacramento, California.
Despite the fast-paced nature of our lives, it is possible to cultivate and maintain a deep sense of interior awareness and stillness.
When we understand how to find stillness in our mind and body, the benefits expand outward, into all aspects of our life.
This is what I live, and this is what I teach.
I offer you an opportunity to pause, slow down and unwind.
Contemplative Practice Yoga® increases levels of receptivity and awareness that we then bring to our life, work and relationships. Contemplative Practice Yoga® infuses my life with a profound sense of joy.
The spark to teach arises from the depth of this joy. You can read more about my teaching and the principles of Contemplative Practice Yoga® on the about page. To learn more about the benefits and unique qualities of Contemplative Practice Yoga®, please read on.
Our vision
At Contemplative Center of Sacramento your interior life matters. The comfort of your body and the nourishment of your soul are primary.
We offer different ways to cultivate the sweetness of your inner life, the sweetness of your soul, through such contemplative practices as tension and pain-relieving gentle movement, breath practice, the study of sacred texts, and meditation.
Contemplative practices acknowledge the sacredness of your Being and the sacredness of all created things.
Contemplative practices deepen your awareness and appreciation of Divine Presence in your life and in the world.
You dwell in the midst of mysteries begging to be understood.
This is what we offer:
- Relief from physical tension and pain.
- Discovery of your true joyful self.
- Deep appreciation for all of the created world.
What Is Contemplative Practice Yoga®?
This is your yoga if you want to be comfortable, calm, and flexible – without pushing, straining, or forcing your body. Contemplative Practice Yoga® is not gym yoga. It is restorative yoga. It is therapeutic yoga. It will help you be:
- Comfortable in your bodyBalanced in your bonesPeaceful in your mind
- Grounded and CenteredFlexible in your jointsCalm in your core
- Connected to Your BreathPain freeRested and Quietly Energized
In our busy world, Contemplative Center of Sacramento offers practices that give you pause. In a world off center, contemplative practices bring you into alignment, infusing your body with comfort, and building your awareness of the Beauty of all Creation. In a world where instant gratification is the norm, through contemplation you discover that everything truly sustainable and deeply satisfying happens slowly and sweetly.
Everything we offer brings physical comfort, and builds you awareness of the magnificence of your soul.
What Makes Contemplative Practice Yoga® Classes Unlike Any Yoga You Have Experienced?
Small Classes
Classes are small – never more than 10 people.
Comfortable Poses
All poses are comfortable - there is no straining or discomfort in your body.
Deep Release of Tension
Every class is designed to decompress tension throughout your body and give you ease of movement.
90 Minute Classes
Classes are 90 minutes – no rushing to get through.
Fully Supported Poses
All poses are fully supported so that you get the greatest release of tension in your tightest core muscles.
Highly Trained Teachers
Teachers are highly trained in anatomy to give you the greatest physical benefit from the practice.
How We Can Work Together
Courses
Harness The Power Of Your Breath
Your breath is your most powerful resource for calming your mind and healing your body. In this three-part series, Anna-Marie will teach you to engage deeply with your most precious gift – your breath.
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Contemplative Practice Yoga® Classes
Contemplative Practice Yoga® classes are gentle, restorative, therapeutic classes. This is not a work out. Each class is designed to decompress the tensions in your body -- relieving stress, increasing flexibility, improving balance. In each class you learn to dissolve discomfort and connect you to your calm core.
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Contemplative Practice Yoga® Therapy
Yoga therapy is different from physical therapy and what we teach you differs from physical therapy exercises. Yoga therapy dissolves pain when no other therapies or medical interventions have helped or when surgery is not indicated. We focus on releasing (not stretching) the deep tensions in the core of your body. Every yoga therapy protocol includes a home practice to do for yourself.
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