Yoga for all souls.
Deaf Soul Yoga is an online yoga studio designed for real Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing people—whether you are a busy parent in need of a quick morning boost or a hardworking employee ready to relax before sleep.
All classes are conducted in American Sign Language (ASL), however all signing and non-signing souls are welcome to join!
Work up a sweat in our Open Vinyasa class or brush up on the basics in our Alignment & Foundation class.
Whatever your level of experience, life stage, and aspirations (maybe a handstand?), there is at least a class or two which is just what you need.
1. Hatha Yoga
2. Vinyasa
3. Ashtanga
4. Core Yoga
5. Yin Yoga
6. Hot Yoga
7. Iyengar Yoga
8. Kripalu Yoga
About the Instructors
Keri Brooks, Founder
Originally from New England, Keri Brooks is a 4th generation Florida transplant. She completed her RYT 200-hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training at Yoga Village in Clearwater and her 300-hour Vinyasa Teacher Training online at My Vinyasa Practice. After practicing yoga for 20+ years on and off, it was not until Keri began attending daily classes in 2017 that yoga finally “clicked” for her. Now she is excited to establish an online studio for the sign language community, especially for Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, DeafBlind, and Late Deafened community members. Keri believes that yoga is a lifestyle but also a life-long spiritual journey towards enlightenment and one that should be accessible for all. On the side, she works as a Certified Deaf Interpreter and enjoys living the Salt Life in Florida with her four children.
Susi Wilbur
In 2019, Susi completed her RYT-200 hour Hatha Yoga training with Nora Vimala Pozzi at Integral Yoga Center (now YogaHelps Studio) in Richmond, VA. She has lived in Charlottesville, VA since 1986 and has worked in various capacities as a licensed clinical social worker, case manager/intensive in-home clinician, supervisor, behavior specialist, etc. Since 2013, Susi has worked as a psychotherapist with Aligned Clinical and Educational Services (ACES). Most recently, she added teaching yoga for the community. Prior to becoming a social worker, Susi worked as an instructor for Outward Bound, BOEC and NOLS in Colorado and Wyoming. She taught backpacking, climbing, white water rafting and adaptive skiing. Lastly and most importantly, Susi cherishes her time with her family and dog!
Can this be you?
Are you a RYT certified Yoga Teacher? We are always looking to add people to our team! Deaf and hearing who sign fluently are welcome to contact us and apply! E-mail us at deafsoulyoga(at)gmail.com
CLASS SCHEDULE
(all classes are online and conducted in ASL)
Mondays, 5p to 6p EST / 2p to 3p PST: Core Yoga with Keri Brooks
This class doesn’t mess around. It is straight-up core work meant to strengthen (and burn)! A mixture of yoga poses and Pilates movement will get your core going. Be prepared to be challenged! Maybe you will even laugh a bit. All levels, including beginners, are welcome.
Wednesdays, 6p to 7p EST / 3p to 4p PST: Hatha Yoga with Susi Wilbur
Hatha Yoga is a gentle practice of physical poses that connects your breath, body and mind. Breath awareness, focus and presence are carried throughout this practice as each pose cultivates strength, focus and endurance. All levels, including beginners, are welcome.
Thursdays: 7p to 8p EST / 4p to 5p PST: Vinyasa Flow Yoga with Keri Brooks
Vinyasa Flow Yoga emphasizes the sequential movement between postures, coordinated with and guided by deliberate breath. The Vinyasa practice becomes a moving meditation that creates strength, freedom and fluidity in the body and mind. All levels, including beginners, are welcome.
Saturdays, 9a to 10a EST/ 6a to 7a PST: Gentle Yoga with Susi Wilbur
Gentle Yoga is geared specifically for those who are interested in a gentle practice. This class incorporates simple flowing sequences to warm up the body, as well as slower paced movements focusing on alignment, strength, balance, and flexibility. All levels, including beginners, are welcome.
MEMBERSHIPS
SPECIAL EVENTS
“Yoga is the Journey of the self, through the self, to the self”
– The Bhagavad Gita