Anissa Temple Keeper

What if posture were something you could feel, not something you had to correct?

The movements in this video are a glimpse of what becomes possible when the body has something to connect with.

In Danda Release, the stick becomes a bridge between the body and mind. As you press, pull, reach, balance, breathe, and twist, it gives your body feedback about where it is in space and invites you to notice what is happening within.

Twisting is especially important. We rotate when we walk, reach, look behind us, change direction, and move through everyday life. Exploring rotation with the support of the danda can help the ribs, spine, shoulders, hips, breath, and attention begin working together again.

During this 90-minute workshop, we’ll use yoga, breathwork, functional movement, and supported stretching to explore posture as a whole-body experience, not a position you have to hold.

My hope is that you leave curious about your own surroundings. A broom, mop, rake, countertop, wall, or chair may become an invitation to pause, connect, and create a little more space in your body.

Danda Release: A Mind-Body Stick Flow
Led by Anissa Lawrence
📍 Serenity Hot Yoga
All levels welcome. Sticks provided.
10 Spots Max