Claire Este McDonald
Claire, a Master Baptiste teacher, ERYT-500, teaches from an extensive background in health and healing. She holds a B.S. in nursing from Northeastern University, as well as degrees in kinesiology, anatomy, and physiology. Through extensive study and practice in Vedic astrology, Ayurveda, and shamanism, Claire lives a life deeply connected to nature, animal welfare, and Spirit.
Claire's yoga journey started in her early childhood. Her grandmother, an important teacher, inspired Claire to acknowledge her body and its regenerative capabilities, no matter what life presented her with. These maternal teachings had a huge impact on Claire. The mental and physical benefits of yoga have carried her through the journey of recovery and healing from four back surgeries, Lyme disease, and breast cancer. Yoga has been paramount—not just because of the physical manifestation of these challenges, but also due to the overwhelming emotional terrain that comes along with their treatment. All this while being a mother, a wife, and a human being journeying through the uncertainties of life.
Claire is known for teaching a strong, accessible, and physical practice deeply enriched with functional alignment. This work supports the body, not only physically, but energetically, mentally, and emotionally.
All Claire's adventures in the rigors of yoga have returned her again and again to what she feels infuses the humane into the human: be kind and let love be.
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Slow Flow Basics - Tuning inside • Claire Este McDonald • 25 min
Learning to relax is an art and takes practice. In this class you will learn the basics that support the flow of prana through breath and mental relaxation.
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Slow Flow: Simple and sweet: Freeing the spine • Claire Este McDonald • 40 min
A deeply rejuvenating session focused on core breathing and releasing the spine and nervous system
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Flow: Deep Prana Circulation • Claire Este McDonald • 30 min
Light and easy vinyasa flow to stimulate circulation and metabolism to clear and uplift the mind and body.
Suggested Props: Block
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Flow: Freedom In the Spine and Shoulders • Claire Este McDonald • 35 min
This class will support you in connecting to your spine-the highway of energy and relaxing and opening the chest and shoulders. This practice will access deep core muscles that will improve breathing and mobility through the upper body.
Suggested Props: 2 Blocks, Strap
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Flow: Vitality & Freedom Through Sun Salutations • Claire Este McDonald • 25 min
Accessing deep core support for ease of movement in sun salutations.
Suggested props: Two blocks
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Slow Flow: Connecting to the Energy Body • Claire Este McDonald • 50 min
This class will connect your mind and body through simple yet deeply transformational movements.
Suggested props: Blanket, block, strap
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Flow: Strong & Accessible Flow • Claire Este McDonald • 60 min
A 60 min accessible vinyasa flow focusing on functional alignment. Expect a fully balanced sequence that encourages exploration as we move from pose to pose.
Suggested props: two blocks, strap