About the School
Kanda means ‘bulb’ or ‘root’. In Yoga lore, it is the root bulb from which the subtle body grows.
Like our name, Kanda School is for grounding and growing.
In yoga lore, Kanda is the hub of Prana and the origin of the Nadis. Ancient yogis considered the Kanda a source of nourishment and a reservoir of power. Our modern School is designed to be a root-source, an epicenter of education and a supportive home base for dedicated practitioners, serious seekers, and yoga teachers.
Originally, the school was an innovative brick-and-mortar enterprise. During the transformation of 2020, Kanda went virtual. The transition has made our community stronger, not just physically, but mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. We’ve seen big benefits from virtual learning, including consistency, autonomy and independent study.
Kanda Yoga School is a community. It's a vision of yoga that is creative and collaborative. It's a practice dedicated to inner-inquiry and self-discovery.
Consistency.
Virtual classes makes attending more convenient so you practice more consistently. Because the community is so consistent, we’re able to go deeper, explore nuances, and seek out subtleties of practice.
Autonomy.
In the privacy of your own home, practice becomes more personal. You’re less influence by the people around you. You can calibrate the practice to listen and honor you own body.
Community.
Every class begins with a verbal check-in so Alison can personalize your practice. This also creates community connection. You get to know familiar faces and share experiences. This is real yoga for real people.
Resources.
All membership levels have access to the Virtual Library with class recordings, webinars, workshops, courses, and more.
Shared growth.
Here is what Alison says about teaching virtual classes: “With the school, I've been able to focus on educational content, the evolution of your practice, and the growth of our community. During classes, I sit still and watch intently to guide you individually. I feel less pressure to teach an exciting sequence or big pose. I'm more committed to regulating your nervous system, creating calm and clarity for your mind, and tapping into spiritual strength and resilience from yoga.”
Educational Evolution.
With the consistent community and content creation, the curriculum runs deep. Classes are structured to have currents that sweeps you into new territories of practice.
The Vision for Kanda Yoga School
We envision an engaged online community. A school of dedicated, diverse students studying ancient teachings that are relevant and powerful for modern living. We seek to nourish and fortify our students so they become grounded and guided by the values of yoga. We aim to create fierce ambassadors of clarity, self-inquiry, and compassion.