Have you ever wondered how Eagle Pose got it’s name or who Virabhadra was (as in Warrior Pose)? Many poses in this multifaceted practice are named after ancient and mythical figures. When we practice yoga, we not only changing our bodies and minds in the present, but also tapping into thousands of years of rich history and tradition. In “The Myths Behind the Poses”, Alice will interweave the stories of deities and sages into a powerful yoga flow. Understanding the energy behind commonly visited poses will forever deepen your practice!

Alice Lucas is a multi-disciplinary 500-hour yoga instructor and teaches anything from a gentle restorative class to a fast-paced vinyasa with artful intelligence. Before becoming a full-time yoga teacher, Alice taught first grade and loves sharing her passion for yoga with people of all ages and ability levels. While pregnant in 2023, Alice earned her prenatal yoga teaching certification and loves working with mothers in pregnancy and postpartum. She also offers Baby & Me yoga, Reiki energy healing, and loves to incorporate hands-on assists and sound healing into her sessions.