Monica J. Brown, RYT
Chicago, IL
hatha, beginning-intermediate, groups, privates, Thai yoga therapy
phone: 773.710.7690
email: yogimoni1@yahoo.com
Hatha Yoga Instructor, Thai Yoga Therapist
- Group, Private and Workplace Yoga instruction
- Thai Yoga Therapy sessions (60, 90 or 120 minutes)
“Initially, I came to yoga because I was intrigued by the idea of a mind/body/spirit system of health, one which helps to bring these disparate parts of the self into harmony. Through practicing yoga, I have experienced considerable relief from the pain and discomfort of my scoliotic curve.
Mindfulness in breath and movement has helped me to become more centered and focused. This is especially important to me as a visual artist. Through my artwork, I intend to express a spiritual connection with the divine; and through teaching yoga I intend to help others make this connection through centering, and striving for balance.” HATHA YOGAMonica J. Brown has been teaching Hatha Yoga since 2002 when she received her certification through the Temple of Kriya Yoga, where she studied under the tutelage of Mahaswami Kim Schwartz. She is an RYT-200 (Registered Yoga Teacher) with Yoga Alliance.
She has attended workshops with Tias Little, Desiree Rumbaugh, Paul Weitz (Thai Yoga Therapy), Per Erez, Krishna Kaur, Sarah Powers and others.
Currently offering classes at: Tula Yoga, Mondays, 10-11a, 2827 W. Belden, Chicago
THAI YOGA THERAPYMonica is also a Thai Yoga Therapist. She attended the Chicago School of Thai massage and received her certification under the instruction of Paul Fowler and Paul Weitz. She is a registered member of THAI (Thai Healing Alliance International).
Thai Yoga Therapy is an ancient energy-based healing system which, like yoga, helps to bring the mind/ body/spirit complex back into balance. It is practiced on a mat on the floor, and the recipient wears loose comfortable clothing. It includes yogic stretches, acupressure and compression. Deep relaxation, release of stress and tension, and increased flexibility are some of the benefits of this healing modality.
Thai Yoga Therapy is chakric healing. It helps rebalance the body’s energy centers through clearing the energy lines (sen, meridians) that run through the body. This work can be transformative and healing on a psychological level. There are layers of subconscious memories that we hold in the body – both from experiences and the emotions produced by these experiences. Health can be facilitated by the peeling away of these layers that block and clog the free flow of energy through the body. Thai Yoga Therapy aids in removing some of these blockages and releasing old stagnant energy. It strips away emotional “gunk” and unearths toxins held in memory allowing prana to move through the sen like a refreshing breeze.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
“I've known Monica as a yogini, a friend, and as a Thai Massage Therapist! Her work is full of warmth, sensitivity, and the highest of all possible loves, compassion. She is tireless and generous, always learning, always sharing! Working with her, as a colleague and a client, is bliss!”
Karen Faith, November 19, 2008
“Monica and I have been trading Thai sessions for the past several months. She is an intuitive, compassionate practitioner with a deep respect for the need for relaxation and positive energy flow throughout the body.”
Andrea Klunder, March 23, 2009
“I hired Monica for private yoga sessions, 3x per week for a month. She was very helpful in creating a program that was suited to my needs. She was able to pinpoint what areas I need to work on and helped me improve my yoga practice to a degree I never thought possible. I highly recommend her for private practice. She makes you feel at ease and works with you at your own ability level. I would hire her again.”
Vanessa Turika, July 6, 2009
