As a certified yoga instructor and Reiki Master practitioner, wholeness and self exploration has been a practicing art present in my life for decades, first discovering meditation in a medical setting at age 13 and has evolved through psychodrama and therapies that have revelated a continuing evolution of the unfolding world around us. Believing "our body is our laboratory and we are its only true chemist" the truth is we are all healthy at our core, and health is akin to our holy or "whole" nature that may look different based on each person.

Many have said they love to come to Faris' Forest as it is a place of active healing. It's common to hear people say "I want to connect with nature," when in fact, we all are nature! At the core of Faris' shared practice are the Tatvas, or the elements, which are honored in the opening practice of every Yoga session. Depending on the set focus of the practice shared; Vinyasa (a flowing repeating of asanas or forms), Hatha (poses or asanas held for longer time), or mixed which is common for any yoga session in exploration, even if said to focus on one or the other. My primary teaching style is with Aerial prop in a Tantra (Weaving) Kundalini (Coil or spiral), and how we activate this will power within that in woven to all interaction around us!

One main goal of Yoga is to be present with our Breath while in the form as it is appropriate for our body. Many people do Yoga without even knowing it, by just stopping and being present in our body and observing our breath coming and going is yoga, or the "yoking" of the spirit and the form. These moments of self-awarness are the points in which we are truly whole, and this can be practiced by anyone, regardless of flexibility or strength, age or beliefs, as yoga is a personal experience. One's practice can be shared in the reflection of people and places, and even things of this world, but it is a personal discovery that brings a Satnam (I Am Truth) that can be unique to each of us when discovered!

Almost 13 years ago the prop of aerial supports were shared with me from a few wonderful teachers, and from my first experience with Aerial, Aerial Yoga followed, and I was hooked. In moving to Hawaii while building our new home we designed our open floor with the focus of an aerial space at heart. Going on 4 years now I have served as an contracted Aerial Teacher at The Airhouse, with Aerial Arts Hawaii, specializing in Aerial Yoga. Sharing this amazing exploration of Prana and Asana with the prop support of Aerial Sling is a joy that no words can describe as the liberation can only be explained through personal experience! In addition to Aerial Yoga, grounded restorative practices in gentle form are a favorite practice to share, resetting to the elementary skills we all learned as infants. This isn't just prefect for people who feel limited in physical ability or age, or experience, but is especially great for those needing to slow down and find more personal insight to the self or setting goals with intention and purpose, and revisiting the simple foundation of ourselves.

Recently I have introduced an Advanced Aerial Yoga class dedicated to an even deeper exploration of personal Aerial & Yogic practice, moving out of the Fabric as a sling/hammock and into the open silks which adds an extra challenge of locks, as well more body resistance and strength building. This is an advanced class and a personal practice is recommended for acceptance into this series.

As any personal practice in this world can be observed through Yogic science, in addition to the theistic practice of Yoga, I offer the general aerial D&D (Dissection & Direction) for all ages, which is especially beneficial to younger ages in the Aerial and Yoga practice, as well adults just discovering these amazing physical modalities. In these sessions we share the understanding of Aerial Hammock and Silk for intro to advanced level students which is wonderful opportunity to to understand how the body moves as a contently changing puzzle we are responsible for keeping together. 

Private classes are always welcome to book, please see rates, or inquire directly for availability.

New series of aerial Yoga classes can be fund every
6 weeks posted here:
https://www.aerialartshawaii.com/classes Once a
class series have started, single session drop-ins,
if available, must be made in advance to reserve
rigging space.

To find out more, or reserve a time for practice
please email FarisForestFarm@gmail.com or call
1.808.657.5799.