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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  • Restore + Nidra with Annelise, 45 minutes (Livestream 9/14)

    Music for class tonite? https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6zp7p8eqmlzTXVDwQ3SrdZ?si=qgcmPnxYQ9eTz98j9YPiqg

  • Yin + Restore with Annelise, 45 minutes (Livestream 9/13)

    For today's practice we'll work into the upper body and spine with a bit of hamstring work. Have two blocks, a blanket and a pillow. Extra blankets are always <3....

  • Sun Salutation with Annelise, 45 minutes (Livestream 9/13)

    This practice is built around the breath and creating space for the breath....so, we'll forego music to give you space. Each salutation builds upon the next - going from gentle to more intense and leaving time for a few hip openers to settle you into savasana.

  • Yin with Annelise, 40 minutes (Livestream 9/10)

    Today's practice is a 40-minute deep dive into the heart in the most non-traditional of ways are we work toward supported plow (or snail) shape. We'll get into hamstring, spinal length, chest and shoulders to prepare the body and leave with renewed energy & height! Music: https://open.spotify.c...

  • Yin Flow with Annelise, 50 minutes (Spotify Music with Erykah Badu) (Live 9/9)

    For today's class please have some wall space (or a doorway), two blocks, a blanket. We'll be getting deep into thighs, pelvis, and hips to feel all the emotions AND listening to Erykah Badu (https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1jdTfstyLH8dkL4861mK1x?si=fZP3OwsfQR6ZZkUOYYcFQg) Our flow will work u...

  • {sacred}sweat with Annelise, 50 minutes (Livestream 9/9)

    In today's practice we'll be working through the entire body with alittle extra love for handstand and the foundation of our palms and arms in handstand.
    We've working with the idea of being on "the long path" home....one where we don't always even see the path or know if we've lost are way or ...

  • Mindful Hot with Annelise, 45 minutes (Livestream 9/8)

    Mindful Hot is one of my favorite practices because it allows me to meet myself exactly where I am. On days where I have a lot to give I go super strong and deep and layer in binds and fun variations. On the days I don't, well I just breath and ground in... Today's practice will be very much a m...

  • Cardio Flow with Annelise, 45 minutes (Livestream 9/7)

    Our yoga practice is more than movement or a work out...in today's cardio flow we'll honor the roots of labor day and the laborers among us by setting a collective intention toward livable wage, dignity and equality for all. Join us as we sweat into a core workout that hits the entire body and w...

  • Restore + Nidra with Annelise, 45 minutes (Livestream 9/7)

    Wanna unplug after a long holiday weekend? We feel that! In today's practice we'll by in 100% recovery mode. Grab three blankets, two pillows or one firm bolster, two blocks and a strap.

  • Yin + Restore with Annelise, 45 minutes (Livestream 9/6)

    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. Want music? Listen along on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playli...

  • Sun Salutation with Annelise, 45 minutes (Livestream 9/6)

    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. Wanna listen to music? Grab it here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2aqxS4oCJExByPIvkZTVa3?si=-wmycj4FSFGwPmH4Re3k9Q

    Gra...

  • {sacred}flow with Annelise 60 minutes (Livestream 9/5)

    Wanna listen to music? Grab it here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2WhtVbUe7ScQ7oDp2vO7Gg?si=rT1ckq3aSqSYeL8IFPUMpQ - Today's practice acknowledges and is built around the idea of perseverance and mindfulness. It honors the LONG journey - delayed gratification and one-pointedness. We'll flow...

  • {sacred}sweat with Annelise, 50 minutes (Livestream 9/2)

    Want music for class? https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7epCneimZSljlrQePyKJDC?si=9fIi1I5wRUWNGbXDRBfvHw - Today's practice is high on hips. We'll be working toward flying pigeon so lots of hips and low back expansion built into our flow.

  • Yin Flow with Annelise, 40 minutes (Livestream 9/2)

    Wanna listen to music? https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4n0VsimlAqYYKziJnyAoe9?si=Plp10cE3RKmYKP5CX2P0mg - Today's class is soul infused as we work into hips, hamstrings and twists toward grasshopper arm balance. Wall space would be an amazing option to add to the yin portion for today's practic...

  • Mindful Hot with Annelise, 55 minutes (Livestream 9/1)

    Wanna listen to music? https://open.spotify.com/playlist/34QW5mgr7ZSneM2sEdgiqc?si=A772nagdRhefBdqw_v4IwA - For todays class grab two blocks and a strap and if you'd like to protect knees in table also have a blanket. We'll be working into deep heart opening with the opportunity to go into wheel...

  • Cardio Flow with Annelise, 45 minutes (Livestream 8/31)

    Wanna listen to music today? https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1iSbtM4Xj2fkmAIAM7N6Sd?si=DHSBHwxfTsaApw4LfbIoKA - Today's practice is all about expansion in the upper body. We'll work squats & lunges to get into a cardio zone and then flow to open our upper body as we work toward forearm stand

  • Restore + Nidra with Annelise, 45 minutes (Livestream 8/31)

    Wanna listen to music: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5qYV98DgP819g4EfM3WaDP?si=JhFDUz1IQz2LqIelYGZQAg - Today's express of restore + nidra is more restful than productive and allows us room for a deeper nidra experience. Dive into this rest. Have one bolster, a bed pillow or a few blankets ...

  • Sun Salutation with Annelise, 45 minutes (Livestream 8/30)

    Wanna listen to music: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3aIRDsZl16liEi6q2SvLet?si=YTemwlR0Q0ugmp9F_Xsddg - Sun Salutations is the perfect morning practice - short, effective, meditative and energizing. Today's class moves through three salutation variations to open hamstrings as we play with an...

  • Yin + Restore with Annelise, 45 minutes (Livestream 8/30)

    Wanna listen to music? https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6ipd27RxfTDWS7O3W8muPv?si=_c8sK0vJTueu8rMPrmybeA - Yin + Restore is the perfect way to honor your body - a bit of maintanence for the muscular and soft tissue with a dose of deep rest. Today's practice will focus hips and twists.

    For prac...

  • {sacred}flow All Levels with Annelise, 60 Minutes (Livestream 8/27)

    Wanna listen to music with class? https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0E75gWdT3DCYpe6sHzioZj?si=pJwQzD_-RdWXZepmqtIqSA - Today's class is all about expansion - stepping into our vastness, embracing our ability to be big in life and in our yoga shapes. We'll work into hamstrings and warrior 3 varia...

  • {sacred}SWEAT with Annelise, 55 minutes (Livestream 8/26/2020)

    Wanna listen to music? grab it here:
    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Y0M5SJ80Z9HmUvYqEFiNu?si=EL2SegwFTD-trkYTsap2bg
    This class works into standing splits and split variations. We'll open the heart and hamstrings and have the opportunity to walk down the wall or "drop back" into wheel so if yo...

  • Yin with Annelise, 55 Minutes (Livestream)

    Want music for class? https://open.spotify.com/playlist/65IYV9S42UitAN3DWyeh84?si=YqYJPNLPRPaN8F22anedNw

    This yin practice is great for all bodies but will focus heavily on the upper body. From neck, shoulders, arms, wrists and fingers...we'll get into the soft tissue of it all. With a few hi...

  • {sacred}flow Advanced with Annelise, 20 Minutes (Take Flight)

    This short, active practice works through handstand options and into pigeon before offering a quick but restful savasana. Wall space is essential. <3

  • Mindful Hot with Annelise, 55 Minutes (Livestream 8/25/20)

    Wanna listen to music? here is a special selection for today's class https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6LQqlsZWJjq5InbILVRNEz?si=AyZwK2aZQgKqn_rZAa5tGA..

    Grab two blocks and a strap if you have them. Today we'll be working into splits and binds as we work to approach standing splits with our sh...