Suzanne Hite Yoga

Step into spring at Cedar Tree Yoga this April and discover a path to emotional balance, creativity, courage, and vitality. Shaking off the stagnation of winter, we will explore the liver and gallbladder meridians through gentle yoga poses and sound.

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For many years, my flow classes have always incorporated bodyweight resistance and small muscle group specific movements. It’s always been my favorite way to teach hatha or vinyasa classes. You’ve heard me say: rotate your arm this way/that way so we strengthen the shoulder for chataranga; OR, energetically pull your legs together so we can make sure we strengthen the full circumference of your hips.

While I know a few things working as a physical therapist assistant, I also know THE BEST information often comes outside my daily bubble. I had the amazing privilege of spending the morning with at learning warm ups, cool downs and techniques for different deadlift techniques. I cannot wait to incorporate her brilliant words into forward folds, 1/2 lifts, utkatasana, goddess pose… OH the possibilities.

Best advice: get out there yourself! Try some new movement forms. See what you think. Creating strength only enhances your movement on your mat and compliments how you move with breath.

“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” – Carl Rogers

This is me being my geekiest/happiest: chatting about anatomy. In my world, teaching others how to move and breathe consistently comfortable (on and off the mat) while supporting the nervous system is what yoga is all about. Watching students remember they are whole, beautiful beings that can live a full life with a lighter touch and agency without performance: PURE JOY.

I’ve never been a “one size fits all” or “this is the only way” kind of gal. While I am a steadfast student of yoga, I’ve explored Ashtanga, yin, power yoga, chair yoga, and a wide variety of hatha styles over the course of 30+ years but never proclaimed any of the corresponding titles.

Instead of forcing yourself into a hard mold, let yourself explore different practice personalities and styles. Seek out your unique recipe that provides comfort, calls out your integrity, fuels your fire and calms your monkey mind.