Annelise

Annelise

Annelise Lonidier, E-500RYT
Owner of {sacred} thread

With a focus on harnessing strength, over flexibility, my style is for the masses. I believe in functional transitions that are always changing yet consistently tap into core strength. My style is motivational. I pull inspiration from things as varied as the Yoga Sutras and my eternal fondness of Muhammad Ali. I believe in a fluid practice that constantly "moves the cheese" but touches the entire body -- ending in a long, restful savasana.

I have been practicing since 2001 and teaching since 2004. I hold a 500hr certification from Laughing Lotus NYC with a 100HRs of training in yin and energy work. I am also working toward a 300HR with Yoga Medicine. These two programs touch on the opposite spectrums of "what I love about yoga" --- it's innate ability to heal and connect us to our physical body and it's ancient wisdom of what's beyond the physical body.

I practice yoga because it is a saving grace that brings clarity, adjusts my attitude and reminds me every time how strong I can be. I teach in hopes that everyone leaves their mat feeling the same way.

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  • Yin Flow (music by Nina Simone & Alice Coltrane) with Annelise (Live 2.9.21)

    Work Into wheels and settle into savasana....this Yin + Flow is a which mini-practice to open heart, chest, shoulders and triceps before flowing toward wheel. If you're practicing live (later in the day) - don't worry! Heart opening into wheel can be energetically stimulating but we'll balance ...

  • Yin + Restore with Annelise, 45 Minutes (Live 2.8.21)

    In need of a mini-retreat within the walls of your house? This practice opens the heart & palms and works through hamstrings and feet - our extremities that do so much work in the world. Tend to yourself <3 in a quick 40-minute practice that will leave you feeling accomplished.

    Grab music here:...

  • Sun Salutations with Annelise (45 Mins), Live 2.7.21

    Missing our studio classes and how you were able to get into deeper postures? Today's sun salutations focus on hips and length in the body as we work toward flying pigeon. Bring your best playful energy and your tightest hips... even if you have no interest in flying you'll leave the mat having...

  • Yin + Restore + Nidra with Annelise, 50 minutes (Live 2.7.21)

    Working through heart in a vinyasa class often elevates our heart, increases energy, and infuses us with prana & love...but it's difficult work. In today's practice we will move around the upper body, tapping into the energy of connection, melting tension in the heart & psoas, moving down into fr...

  • {sacred}sweat with Annelise, 40 minutes (Livestream 2/3/21)

    Splits, splits and more splits. And if you can't split...don't skip this!

    We're working hamstrings in multiple ways and forms...as we flow in a high energy and playful practice. Music for class here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Et10M2r8dJNHsWMRpXtwY?si=jmqzM77BSIyStfovmmvpyw

  • Yin + Restore with Annelise, 45 Minutes

    Explore hips and second chakra as a means of embracing the fluidity of life.
    This practice works the entire body but with a focus on 2nd chakra.
    Grab lots of props...
    Music here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5U1nlLbYi7MRNH2mMm0lRt?si=Z_1bYb66TzahaE1xiMwg5w

  • Sun Salutations 45 with Annelise (Live 1.31)

    Empower the third chakra and right action with this practice dedicated to core, crow, back and belly... https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7j6Z04eNh8fRStoaYiAE7t?si=h9s7IrUoQrWW1f5ZOwyRMQ

  • {sacred} Flow All Levels with Annelise (Live 1.30.21)

    There is an undeniable "fluidity" in life right now...You might call it chaos or the "unknown" but life is actually no more chaotic than normal - we are probably just acutely attached to these shifts and what they mean for us...and that heightened awareness can be a source of suffering. Today we...

  • Soft Stretch / 15-Min Shoulder & Neck for Preservation with Annelise

    Not quite yin..so I'm calling it soft stretch. Sometimes, though, that's all we need to awakening space and release muscular tension in the body. If you've received bad news, been living in chaos, working long hours, or just not caring for yourself as well as you should - this 15-minute practic...

  • 30 Minute {sacred} strengthening with Annelise

    This 30-minute mini-practice combines pilates & standing postures & stretch for a simple workout. Today we focus on the lower body and light corework.
    Try alittle music with your practice here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4evEvSqA6PiGVvK8naEdCX?si=STLTa8p1QWKRTBXfgtpoAA

  • Yin + Restore with Annelise, 45 Mins (Resetting the Nervous System) - Live 1.25.

    This practice moves between yin (with it's intense passivity) and restorative (a deep rest) with a focus on resetting our nervous system and nourishing our body and mind. Find music here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0M5qzA61C8BFFrhSf446vH?si=Vi9d3qLvRGaXaQKqEgGLPw

    For class it's recommend...

  • Yin + Restore with Annelise, 45 minutes (Livestream 1.24.21)

    To see most clearly, we must look within. Today's journey is one of turning inward... we'll work twists, deep folds, shoulder openers as we journey toward a restorative plow. Wall space, pillows, blankets and blocks are helpful. For music: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4evEvSqA6PiGVvK8naE...

  • Sun Salutations with Annelise (45 Mins), Live 1.24.21

    To see clearly we must look within... this practice is a process of turning inward for clarity.
    We'll move through one salutation for the majority of practice to dive deeper and focus the mind before turning inward as we work toward plow.

    Wall space is helpful but not required.
    One blanket a...

  • {sacred}sweat with Annelise, 40 minutes (Livestream 1.20.21)

    Today's class - blocks, a strap, blanket and wall space https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6Qf1JGzyMtzwSIyllSYbfu?si=0lHTHDF9SHyVu0EL0x9eUA

  • Yin + Restore with Annelise, "Joyous Care" 45 Minutes (Live 1.18)

    As we pause in a week that honors the lives of Dr King & Muhammad Ali, and brings the change of leadership in our country...there is so much to sit with and unpack. This practice is an exercise of Joyous Care for oursevles as a way of honoring those who walk before us and among us carrying a hea...

  • Yin + Restore with Annelise, 45 minutes (Live 1.17.2021)

    Deep Hips, Deep Heart... we'll work into some shapes we tend to avoid so have extra props and wall space... Music for class: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0NFVbsC9AS4zwSTuCOSb0c?si=wsC7A29WSbGgG9fkLYYUFg

  • Sun Salutations with Annelise (45 Mins) Reap & Sow

    In this 3rd Chakra Inspired Sun Salutation practice we'll work to own exactly where we stand and cultivate intention around the work we need and must do... With an option to handstand (dont get nervous!) it's nice to have a strap and a wall space for this one...

    Music here: https://open.spotif...

  • Wrist-Free to Handstands...All Levels Flow with Annelise

    From wrist-free "flow" to handstanding...this 40-minute practice works both the "soft" and "steady" aspects of yoga.  We'll tend to our hands, wrists, shoulders, neck then move through a standing "flow" that prepares us for handstands.  If you have wrist injuries this practice might be great for ...

  • {sacred}sweat with Annelise, 40 minutes (Live Jan 13)

    This practice turns us upside down while working an "L" Shape of the legs. From warrior, to reclined big toe stretch and with a possiblity of handstanding we'll engrain activation of the legs and belly for a strong foundation of "L". Have wall space if possible...

  • Yin + Restore + Nidra with Annelise, 50 minutes (Live Jan 11)

    Working with first & second chakra, this practice takes us into deep hip opening and wall supported (or chair supported shapes)... Grab props, listen to music here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1EHJB01faffyxyktXW6qUo?si=LLj7S3rOQDCgsIdKuiumbA

  • {sacred}sweat with Annelise, 40 minutes (Livestream 1/6)

    Wanna spice up your flow? This practice works transitions that weave around the mat and offer opportunities for deeper expressions. If you would like to play wit spirit dives or chin stand (they have many names!) then have two blocks at the front of the mat....but this is also easily edited out o...

  • Yin Flow with Annelise, 40 minutes (Spotify Music ) 1/6

    Need to love your wrists? Want to learn to handstand and use your wrists?
    this practice is wrist work for both those who want more and less...as well as a little low back and hamstring care! Have a strap or towel, bolster, blanket and blocks.
    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4aNDu1rRL8eYSRLE1...

  • Yin + Restore with Annelise, 45 minutes (Livestream 1/3)

    Hips, hamstrings, & heart... Grab two bolsters or 2-3 pillows, a blanket, two blocks and possibly even a strap.
    If you don't have these props - you'll be ok :-) Lot's of ways to set things up for. your body. Find music here-->https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2ZCuOciT3ok5jcJjJFJDY6?si=VD8k3F3h...

  • Yin Flow with Annelise, 30 minutes (Spotify Music with Mose ) 12/30

    In today's practice we'll work through shoulders & heart to bind and unravel tension of the spine. Music to Flow here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Kstnt3se2PtkUCaxj6DDt?si=e_a0Da0CRm2sP4o1-ceANQ