Fall 2025

This polyphemus moth I encountered in the Wissahickon woods is named after the cyclops Polyphemus (due to its striking eyespots). Fun fact: the caterpillar can eat 86,000 times its weight in less than two months!

Strong & Steady Eco-Yoga* Classes

Get Energized Throughout the Year!

With a weekly Strong and Steady Eco-Yoga practice you will reap many benefits of movement in thoughtfully sequenced postures as we make our way through the seasons of the year! 

This mind-body practice, when practiced regularly, keeps you flexible, strengthens the back and joints, builds breath awareness, and opens the heart. Strong & Steady Eco-Yoga is an approach to movement that builds inner resilience in mind and spirit as we explore our connection with and dependence on the natural world around us.

THIS FALL SEASON…

• We will kick off the fall by deepening our exploration of the Five Elements that support Life within and around us.
• As we begin to move toward cooler weather, we will make note of the subtle ways our body moves towards balance.
• All classes will be taught live via Zoom (with opportunities to make up a missed class on another day); in-person option Wednesday evenings located on the University of Pennsylvania campus in West Philadelphia.

Strong & Steady Eco-Yoga

Weekly Class Schedule, Times & Cost

Tuesdays 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Love Your Bones: This chair-to-mat class focuses on postures that support bone health. We practice specific postures that target muscles and tissue in the spine and hips for healthy bone development. This is a consistent, accessible class that pairs well with the Friday morning class for anyone who would like to practice twice a week. Dates: Fall Session (8 weeks): Sept 2 – Oct 21, 2025; Winter Session (8 weeks): Oct 28 – Dec 16, 2025.

Wednesdays 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Mid-Week Yoga Recharge: This mat-based class offers participants a mid-day break to boost joy, strength and stability in body, breath, and mind. Together we focus on alignment and fundamentals with creative posture sequences that include lunges, balance postures, twists, and back bends. Dates: Fall Session (8 weeks): Sept 3 – Oct 22, 2025; Winter Session (8 weeks): Oct 29 – Dec 17, 2025.

Wednesdays 5:15 – 6:15 p.m. Evening Yoga Recharge: This mat-based class builds strength and stability in body, breath, and mind. Together we focus on alignment and fundamentals to build postures from the ground up, including lunges, balance postures, twists, and back bends. In-person option for this class on the University of Pennsylvania campus. Dates: Fall Session (8 weeks): Sept 3 – Oct 22, 2025; Winter Session (8 weeks): Oct 29 – Dec 17, 2025.

Fridays 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Open Your Body, Mind and Joints: This gentle chair-to-mat class is designed to release tension, stretch the body, and support joint health. Full focus is on safe and accessible movement, along with alignment that supports well-being. This class is great for anyone with age-related health conditions or those recovering from physical injury or surgery. Dates: Fall Session (8 weeks): Sept 5 – Oct 24, 2025; Winter Session (8 weeks): Oct 31 – Dec 19, 2025.

Saturdays 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Joyful Weekend Yoga Opener: This mat-based class builds strength and stability in body, breath, and mind. The focus is on alignment and reviewing fundamentals to build powerful postures from the ground up, including lunges, balance postures, twists, and back bends. A great way to kick off the weekend! Weather permitting, these classes will be held outdoors. Dates: Fall Session (8 weeks): Sept 6 – Oct 25, 2025; Winter Session (8 weeks): Nov 1 – Dec 20, 2025.

Registration & Payment:

Contact me at ewyssflamm@gmail.com to let me know which class(es) you would like to attend. I will follow up by sending you a welcoming message with the link to our class.

Cost per 8-week Session: $165; Drop-in rate: $25; Twice-a-Week Yoga: $295

If you have to miss a class, please let me know. If you would like to make up a class, please consider attending a class on a different day that week or within the same 8-week session.

Send payment via Venmo to: @Esther-Wyss-Flamm-MINDFUL. Or via check to: Esther Wyss-Flamm, 45 West Gravers Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19118. Also via Zelle to: ewyssflamm@gmail.com.

Notes about Live Zoom Yoga Classes:

Virtual classes allow you to be with YOUR experience without the distraction of other participants in the room. At the same time, you are responsible for the safety of your practice. Stay within your personal limitations. It’s better to build up strength over time rather than force or strain. Aim for exertion with relaxation. Stay safe and adapt the teachings to your level of energy and flexibility, inviting joy and release into your day.

Accessing Zoom: All classes are taught live via the Zoom platform. You can sign up for a free Zoom account at: https://zoom.us/ I will send you the specific class link once you have signed up for a class.

Preparation: Please set up your personal practice in a quiet space at home with your yoga mat (rug, towel) or chair (solid folding chairs are great), blocks (thick books), a strap (belt, dog leash, sash). It’s nice to have a blanket and pillow handy as well. Unless you are expecting an urgent call, please keep your phones turned off during class.

Please arrive into the Zoom room a few minutes early to settle in and adjust settings. I typically arrive into our Zoom room 5-10 minutes before class and am available to stay on for a few minutes after class.

Let me know if you’ve got any questions… I look forward to our yoga journey together!