BRIAN HYMAN  YOGA & MEDITATION      

All classes are a vigorous & soulful blend of Hatha + Vinyasa, taught from a Holistic viewpoint, utilizing elements of Bhakti, Ayurveda, and various spiritual practices to connect mind-body-Spirit. Aim of each class is to guide students to the innermost self via dynamic sequencing. Attention is directed toward present-moment awareness, conscious breathing, and mindful movement. Music is used throughout class to move students toward deeper states of self-awareness.

Core influences/inspirations: Five Mindfulness Trainings (as taught by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh), Eight Limbs of Yoga (as outlined by Patanjali), Five Great Elements (per Ayurveda: Earth, Water, Fire, Air, Space), Seven Chakras (recognized by Chinese Medicine and Hatha Yoga), and the 5 Yamas (moral codes) and 5 Nimayas (self-disciplines) of Raja Yoga, which includes non-violence, truthfulness, non-stealing, contentment, and self-study. 

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YOGA FOR RECOVERY classes specifically open, balance, harmonize, and heal areas of the body where people in recovery from addiction store tension and emotions. Focus is on the throat (self-expression, lack of trust, confidence), shoulders (burdens, responsibility), heart (sorrow, grief, loss), pelvis (sexual issues, conditioning), hips (betrayal, abandonment, judgment), and core (fears, control, relationships).

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I am currently teaching full-time at a rehabilitation center for addiction recovery in Malibu. My book RECOVERY WITH YOGA: SUPPORTIVE PRACTICES FOR TRANSCENDING ADDICTION (Shambhala Publications), is now available worldwide through Penguin Random House. Feel free to contact me about availability and opportunities to teach and speak at public and private sessions, workshops, retreats, online events, and more. Please also sign up for my email newsletter to receive all updates, schedule changes, and other news.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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2025

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"The Art of Recovery" - Solo Artist Gallery Show, details coming soon 

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MARCH 16-21: Presenter at Yoga of Recovery Symposium - Sivananda Ashram Bahamas

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RECENT PAST EVENTS

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• Featured Speaker at "Embodied Peace: A Day of Rest and Return" - a lululemon addiction recovery event at Hummingbird's Nest Ranch in Simi Valley, CA​

• Virtual author talk and conversation with Anjula Duggal (Levitating Monkey) for Recovery With Yoga at Book Passage (San Francisco)

•  In-person author talk and conversation with Maury Sterling (producer, actor) at Book Soup (Los Angeles)

• ​​​"Recovery with Yoga" - Live talk, guided meditation, and Q&A on Insight Timer

• ​​Virtual author talk with Laura Burges (The Zen Way of Recovery) at San Francisco Zen Center

• ​​Virtual author talk/Q&A workshop for students of the 300hr YTT (Yoga Teacher Training) program at San Diego Miramar College (Public session | Zoom link and info coming soon)

• ​​​FREE Live Session on Insight Timer: Mental Health Awareness - Talk, Guided Meditation, and Q&A

• ​​​​Book signing and Q&A author event at lululemon Westlake Village - 9:30-10:30am (PST)

• ​​​​In-person presentation at 2024 GTU (Graduate Theological Union) Yoga | Integrative Medicine | Healing Conference

• ​​​​​Guest Speaker/Teacher at Longbranch Recovery Alumni Wellness Day Event