Vinyasa Flow
Vinyasa is an active practice that includes postures to build strength and flexibility. This class incorporates breath-to-movement sequences, and will provide an opportunity to build proper alignment and explore the intricacies of each pose. Come to experience breath, flow, balance and stretching to release in our mind, body and spirit anything you’ve held onto throughout your day.
All levels. (prenatal, beginner and first timer friendly).
This class is taught by:
Laura Anderson
Lead Instructor - 200-hr E-RYT , Certified in Restorative and Yoga Nidra
“I have done yoga for almost half of my life. As I began my yoga journey it was the physical aspect of yoga as well as mental that attracted me. I had no idea that my yoga practice would take me to such a deep personal relationship with God. It improved my focus, ability to hold prayer and space. As I continue along my journey and deepen my faith I’m happy to share what I have learned and where I have come from. I feel I can truly relate to people on all yoga levels, as I have been on them. My style of yoga is Vinyasa Flow and I enjoy the creative freedom that I bring to my practice. I love to sprinkle in some fun. The freedom to express my faith through yoga is something that I cherish about this studio.”
Heather Heffernan
200-RYT Studio 4:8 School of Yoga Graduate
I began practicing yoga in my bedroom with a VHS tape my grandma gave me when I was 14 years old and going through some very difficult times. Although my practice has certainly developed, changed and evolved over the past 3+ decades, I am so grateful for each step of the journey. I have predominantly practiced at home on my own, with Studio 4:8 being the first place I ever practiced in a class setting. The studio, the members, the instructors, every bit of my time at this studio has blessed me in immeasurable ways and never ceases to leave my cup overflowing.
Yoga has the power to make both my best, and my worst, days better. It helps center and ground me, fosters a quieting of the mind, connects my body, mind and spirit and helps draw me closer to my Creator and the purpose He has for my life. Yoga creates a unique opportunity to link breath and movement which is probably my favorite part of the practice. It has been a journey for me in the realization that the real depth and breadth of yoga is in the breath and the culmination of each individual’s journey toward stillness in the mind and body. In the flow of breath and motion, yoga coaxes us from the confines of our known, across a silent threshold and into the vastness of still.
I moved to Lincoln in July 2020 after having spent much of my life in North Platte, NE. and I have two children, ages 24 and 22. Other occupational titles I hold include: physical therapy technician, Licensed Massage Therapist and USA Swimming club coach. I love anything outdoors with hiking, paddleboarding, kayaking and gardening among some of my favorite outdoor activities. I also cherish time spent with family and traveling as well as cooking and creating things like herbal salves and tinctures.
I am hopeful to be of service to God and others as an instructor in this beautiful space.
Shiela Sievert
200-RYT Studio 4:8 School of Yoga Graduate
Yoga is now part of my identity. I began to practice regularly about 8 years ago and it changed all aspects of my life: physically, mentally, and emotionally. I love the community and acceptance of Studio 4:8. Every class I have taken at Studio 4:8 has been phenomenal with acceptance and love for each person during each step of their journey. Ever since the first year of teacher training was offered, I knew I wanted to be not just a yoga teacher but a Christian Yoga Teacher! Finally, in God’s perfect timing, this year was the right year to go through YTT and it was and is everything I hoped it would be.
My rambunctious family includes 7 children and 11 (and counting) grandchildren. My husband and I are coming up on 40 years of marriage. I am a high school teacher during the day, yoga teacher at night and a world traveler teacher during the summer. I love to have fun both on and off the mat so join me for a class and we can share the adventure of yoga together!
Megan Bell
200-RYT Studio 4:8 School of Yoga Graduate
I started my yoga practice 7 years ago as a way to control anxiety. I never imagined I would feel called to become an instructor. Now I find myself intentionally stepping out of my comfort zone and on to the mat at the head of the room at 4:8 twice a week. I do it because I want to help each and every person that enters the space we hold to feel the connection I have found in my practice.
The connection between my mind, body and breath, but also with my God. Trying things we may fail at is scary, I can honestly say I still fail on the regular in my practice, but I also continue to grow. So if you want to try something new that might seem a little scary, or way outside of where you envisioned yourself, come say hi! We can meet at the mat and figure it out together.
See you soon!