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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  • {sacred}sweat with Annelise, 40 minutes (Livestream 10/7)

    So many of us have experienced shifts in life - some subtle, some vast - but almost everyone has had to hit "pause" on a passion of theirs as we learn to live in a different, less connected way. Passion, though, is necessary for life. Today's practice is all about 2nd chakra, emotion and passion...

  • Mindful Hot with Annelise, 55 minutes (Livestream 10/6)

    This is a hot, sweaty, slow-paced practice that explores standing postures, focus, and beacons us to "show up"...We'll work with first chakra energy of grounding but it's not a sleepy practice - instead expect to challenge yourself in the most mindful of ways. Enjoy!

    Grab two blocks and a strap ...

  • Restore + Nidra with Annelise, 45 minutes (Livestream 10/5)

    Tonite we settle into three long holds and a luxurious supported space for nidra. Refuel and settle, feel your day melt away. Music tonite... https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5yqDVFrph8McsOER7p3zpg?si=2oIxR8V4S0mwovZ3pym2fw

  • Cardio Flow with Annelise, 45 minutes (Livestream 10/5)

    Today's practice is a sweaty one...repeaters designed to get the heart rate up, heart openers, core and working into wheel. Leave it on the mat - get energy by giving energy.... Want music? https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0uWCqdHc3DTRtybXZpR7xD?si=viigNi07QFCldd27QiJodQ

  • Yin + Restore with Annelise, 45 minutes (Livestream 10/4)

    For today's practice we are working inner and outer legs, hamstrings, hips and just a touch of shoulders... Grab two blocks, a blanket, a bolster, and any other props that might be of value (suggest a second blanket, a second pillow or eye pillow)

  • Sun Salutation with Annelise, 45 minutes (Livestream 10/4)

    I'm calling today's practice "just add water" because it's about cultivating what you already have... your wisdom, your body's inherent truth. I encourage you to find your own music that fits your mood or to use silence and honor your breath... Grab two blocks and a strap

    If you want a suggeste...

  • {sacred}sweat with Annelise, 40 minutes (Livestream 9/30)

    If you miss being in studio...this practice is almost a return to our "community". We'll work with connection, expansion and the peak pose of "star"....if that doesn't sound "peak pose worthy" - just wait! We'll be taking this shape in many ways as we encourage ourselves to open to possibility....

  • Yin Flow with Annelise, 50 minutes (Spotify Music with Beyonce) 9/30

    Beyonce makes everything better...and with so much at play in 2020 we gotta keep our vibe inspired. Grab a strap, bolster, two blankets and two blocks as we work toward Dancer and Headstands in our fusion Flow + Yin practice. Music - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0AfoosgJtyGOyhtv6p2e7u?si=MU...

  • Mindful Hot with Annelise, 55 minutes (Livestream 9/29)

    Need an upper body tune up? How about an unraveling of the soul? This 55-minute Mindful Hot practice focuses on the upper body and our 6th and 7th chakras (connection, vision, wisdom). Grab a block.
    Grab music for your practice - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6XyeklnD5BwFyNjAdCYzLh?si=Ykifloy...

  • Restore + Nidra with Annelise (All Levels + Prenatal Appropriate)

    this sweet treat offers two restorative shapes to ease us into a light & playful yoga nidra exploring a carefree energy that is a nice balance to day-to-day life. Grab a few blankets, a pillow and a block. If you're pregnant and prefer not to lay flat for nidra, clear out some wall space.

  • Restore + Nidra with Annelise, 45 minutes (Livestream 9/28)

    Today's restorative works with total ease - settling into four shapes and leaving us with a restful savasana -
    Music for Class
    - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7vd1AwzbTQ6MWR2vdFOqE8?si=xB5TL3_STTqXaReB0jd9vg

  • Cardio Flow with Annelise, 45 minutes (Livestream 9/28)

    Get ready to flow - today we're playing with what is sometimes called a "ladder" sequence. We'll build upon a flow that moves through the entire body, repeating it as we go (and grow!). Lots of movement, and likely a little sweat <3

    Props: strap or scarf and a block - - Music for class: https:/...

  • Sun Salutation with Annelise, 45 minutes (Livestream 9/27)

    Wake up to Joy....today's practice is guided by soft, ease, and everything that brings joy. We'll play with front body opening with lots of options toward wheel. Music for class - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3en9sEW6CiVtaH4xVcDWdF?si=9rQSuFmFRR63104l2TDANg

    Grab two blocks for practice.

  • Yin + Restore with Annelise, 45 minutes (Livestream 9/27)

    Mostly yin, today's practice starts with Restorative to settle us but moves into shorter layers of yin shapes to open the entire body. Have as many props as you can muster but at least two bolsters, 2 blankets, 1 block and 1 strap. Music for class - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2JwgnaGXo0z...

  • {sacred}sweat with Annelise, 40 minutes (Livestream 9/23)

    Grab two blocks, a strap and a bolster....We'll be taking a journey through the hamstrings and side body to work into variations of Visvamitria's posture...building blocks include splits, twists, side opening and deep doses of humble pie :-0)

  • Yin Flow with Annelise, 50 minutes (Spotify Music with the Lianne La Havas) 9/23

    For tonite's practice we'll need:
    two blocks, one strap, two blankets and a few pillows

    We're working into visvamitriasana...a deep opener for side body, set to the soulful and rich music of Lianna La Havas. Just a bit of flow....followed by lots of savasana!

  • Restore + Nidra with Annelise, 45 minutes (Livestream 9/21)

    If you've had a busy day this practice is designed to help you settle by moving fro short to progressively longer restorative holds. We'll be working into front body expansion and the essence of willpower. Gather as many props are you can... Music for class? https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3PB...

  • Cardio Flow with Annelise, 45 minutes (Livestream 9/21)

    One of the often avoided spaces lies in the side body...the tissue that runs from under the arms, down the side waist and around the side hips. Today's practice works into stregnth and softness for this space. You'll leave class a little taller too... Music for class.. https://open.spotify.com/...

  • Yin + Restore with Annelise, 45 Minutes (Livestream 9/20)

    You'll need two blocks. In today's fusion of yin + restorative we'll explore plow pose and the back of the heart space before settling into a luxurious supported restoring savasana. Have two blankets (or 3 if you can), blocks and a pillow if possible. Grab music for class -

  • Sun Salutations with Annelise, 45 Minutes (Livestream 9/20)

    Today's practice is a deep dive into the power of breath and expansion of breath. We'll flow slower to do deeper and play it "big" before drifting into a restful savasana. Grab music on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0ri572EqeYJ8e0tKHfcQxk?si=2aNU16LKTgqDnro55D4hgQ

  • Yin with Annelise, 40 minutes (Livestream 9/17)

    Our 40-minute practice will touch on the WHOLE body from toes to fingers and back again... Music for class - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/34HnnxEWISQHVWv9Yk2GpE?si=Vdm1SvzqQVCJpW-b7Up2mg

  • {sacred}sweat with Annelise, 40 minutes (Livestream 9/16)

    A mini-{sacred}flow to get you sweating! Sacred Sweat flows and movs fluidly through transitions to integrate creativity into your practice. Today's sequence brings us into titibasana (flying straddles) with work through hamstrings, inner legs, and shoulders.

    Grab two blocks - music for class...

  • Yin Flow with Annelise, 50 minutes (Spotify Music with the Fugees ) (Live 9/16)

    Titibasana is so so illusive for so many of us but in this practice we'll use our Yin postures to open hamstrings and low back and prepare to take flight in a "flying straddle" of Titibasana. Music for class - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6lJe3REhAKngbjEr0oQuFD?

  • Mindful Hot with Annelise, 55 minutes (Livestream 9/15)

    Today's practice is one of action with non-attachment to outcomes...which is one of the tenants at the heart of yoga. Grab music here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6mbHiAuvPbFAMmeXt2Rshs?si=CO1XWioxQZ2csa45i2_g9g

    Blocks are perfect if you have them