Ujjayi

Led by Ramsay Pierce

Looking to simultaneously relax and energize your mind and body? Ujjayi (pronounced oo-jai) is commonly translated as “victorious breath,” and has been used for thousands of years to help release frustration, find inner strength and calm the mind and body. Learn how to practice this simple breathing exercise to empower you to face any challenge with steadiness and strength.

Ramsay (they/them) believes yoga and mindfulness are practices that allow us to see truth and come to know ourselves, and as we do, we are able to live with greater accountability and love. Ramsay is an RYT-500, and completed their 300 hour training with Michelle C. Johnson, focusing on the intersection of yoga and justice. They have specialized training in yoga for self-regulation and trauma, and are certified through the Integrative Amrit (I AM) Method as a yoga nidra instructor. They are a Certified Mindfulness Instructor, having trained with Rev. angel Kyodo williams and David Perrin. Ramsay also works to make yoga more accessible to individuals who've been affected by traumatic brain injury (TBI). Ramsay’s superhero is their Nisei grandmother, Sumiko Yeya Mansfield.