​​​​​​​Cheryl Fenner Brown C-IAYT​, E-RYT 500, YACEP

study yoga with me

from anywhere in the world

Live Yoga Nidra Series

For the first time these classes will be live streamed through Insight Timer, the app that has published my yoga nidra recordings for the last decade. It has grown from a simple app showing you a map of who else is meditating with you around the world, to a robust platform of pre-recorded and live meditation and yoga classes. It is my hope that it will enable my teachings to reach a larger number of meditators. I will walk you through how to register and join the live streamed classes below. ​
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YOGA NIDRA FOR HOPE

Thursday, June 3
1:00 pm EDT
Yoga Nidra helps you uncover the bliss that already exists at the center of your being. In this meditation you will be guided from feelings of isolation and despair towards hopefulness and connection.
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YOGA NIDRA FOR GRATITUDE

​Thursday, June 10
1:00 pm EDT
Yoga Nidra makes it easy to access your effortlessly thankful true nature. In this meditation you will be guided from feelings of frustration towards gratitude even when life is challenging.
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YOGA NIDRA FOR COMPASSION

​Thursday, June 17
1:00 pm EDT
Yoga Nidra makes it easy to access your non-judgmental witness consciousness. In this meditation you will be guided from indifference towards compassion using the traditional Maitri or ‘loving kindness’ technique

YOGA NIDRA FOR JOY

Thursday, June 24
1:00 pm EDT
Yoga Nidra makes it easy to access your blissful true nature through compassionate self-awareness. In this meditation you will be guided from feelings of negativity towards joy and a positive outlook.

New Online Classes at The MIndfulness Center

ADAPTIVE YOGA

Wednesdays, 1:30-2:45 pm
The physical practices of yoga are a wonderful way to bring awareness to your posture, enhance attention of breath, and promote a calmer mind. Join Integrative Yoga Therapist and Master Faculty Teacher Cheryl Fenner Brown for a class combining the postural alignment of Hatha yoga with unique adaptations making the poses accessible and comfortable. You will be guided through gentle floor warm-ups, kneeling, and standing poses to enhance your strength, flexibility, and balance; all while maintaining connection to the present moment through mindful breath. This combination transforms you from stressed, tight, and achy to relaxed, open and blissful. All levels welcome; perfect for beginners and older adults.
Master Class Drop-In:  $18
10 Class Pass:  $150

Summer Self-Care: Live Classes & Online COurse

Is the heat of the summer affecting your mood? Are you missing your usual vacation spots because of continued travel restrictions? Simply step onto your mat and be guided through practices of movement, mudra, and breath that keep you cool as a cucumber this Summer. This series dives deeper into the practices included in the online 21 Days to Summer Self-Care Course where we will be working toward a Moon Salutation. 
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SUMMER LIVE CLASSE SERIES

Tuesdays, July 6, 13, and 20
10:00-11:15 am EDT
Compliments the online self-care course by going deeper into that week's practices, all culminating in the Moon Salutation at the end of the series. *Please note that Yoga Nidra is only included into the online course. 

21 DAYS OF SUMMER SELF-CARE COURSE

July 1-22, 2021
Self-Guided Online Course
Includes daily email-reminders and 5-15 min video lessons for cooling mudras and breath practices, hip-opening poses that build up to the Moon Salutation, and 4 yoga nidras taking you to beautiful natural landscapes including the forest, ocean, mountain and garden.
​**Purchase live classes and receive an unprecedented 40% discount on the course. Purchase live classes first and within 24 hours you will receive a special discount link for the course**

How to Register for Live Classes on Insight Timer

  1. Download Insight Timer from Google Play App Store on your phone or tablet, or go to the Insight Timer Website
  2. Follow the links below for each class, you will need to register for each one separately.
  3. On the event listing, click the button "Notify Me" to register for the event.
  4. Click "Add to My Calendar" to have the viewing link added to your calendar.
  5. Join the class by clicking the link in your calendar OR logging to the Insight Timer app where the class will automatically begin at the appointed time. 
  6. Classes are FREE to attend, but you are encouraged to donate in one of these pre-set amounts $1.99, $4.99, $9.99 (android only) or $19.99 (FYI: previously classes were $18). After app store deductions, I receive 80% of the donations. Please also note that these classes will NOT be recorded for later viewing.

Sign Waiver & Prepare for Class

  • New students and clients only need to fill out this form once, please do not fill it out for each class you attend
  • In the FAQ learn about what props you need for your online classes, 

 What My Students Are Saying

Cheryl's classes are very calming and well taught. I gave up yoga years ago and thought it's just not for me anymore. Thank you for the classes!  _Leslie Zeldin, Chapel Hill, NC., 2020
Cheryl is well-versed, intuitive and accepting of all levels of ability.  She shares a wealth of information on each pose, as well as options depending upon how your body is reacting.  We are reminded to listen to our bodies and honor what they're telling us.  Her classes are a lovely way to connect and explore, leaving the busy behind for a concentrated and quiet practice.
- Kim Swain, NC 2020
I can not say enough about Cheryl’s yoga classes.  Her instruction style is very gentle, with adaptations for anyone’s yoga level.  Since taking her classes I sleep very well and no longer wake up stiff or achy in the mornings.  My hips and back are stronger.  I truly feel like I walk taller through my day.  I would encourage anyone to join her classes, from beginners to the most experienced.  Everyone will walk away with positive results. 
​- Kathy Bonner, Durham NC, 2019
Cheryl presents a relaxed, disciplined and focused yoga class. I appreciate her anatomical knowledge, verbal clarity and ability to create ease (emotional, mental and physical) in her students. Her practice increases my efficiency and deepens my peace.  I especially love it when she sings to us during Savasana.   
​- Leslie Fiddler, Durham NC, 2019

At the right time with the right credentials, Cheryl fits into my life which includes thirty years of participating in Yoga classes. My aging and anemic body needs modifications and understanding while not sacrificing the principles of practice that keep me strong, balanced and flexible. Cheryl's approach is kind and caring with an individual focus. She embodies what she teaches.. 
​- Ann Marie M., Durham, NC, 2019
I have been a participant in Cheryl's' Yoga Over Fifty classes where she shares years of experience and talent. She offers clear and soft guidance while leading her students through breath work, positioning and poses that are perfect for the attendees. Cheryl makes a point of meeting every student in class and learning about any special limitations so that she make suggestions for modifications. She often brings her shruti box for an added treat at the beginning and end of class..  - 2019
Cheryl came to our community building to teach for us (so nice to not have to drive to a yoga class!)  and she was wonderful at gently leading participants of all levels and abilities.  I have done yoga for many years, but Cheryl was excellent at ensuring that our poses were correct and safe.  I learned a lot and will take classes from her again!   
​- Mary Bennett, Rougemont, NC, 2018
When I found Cheryl and her Gentle Yoga class, I found exactly what I needed to reduce my lifelong battle with back pain and the mental stress caused by chronic pain. Life changing. Thank you Cheryl   
​- Louise Roscoe., Bahama, NC, 2017
Cheryl is the best yoga teacher I have ever had. We are taking her Gentle Yoga class (since July) and she is the only teacher who has made sure we are doing the poses correctly and offers alternate ways to do each pose. Others I have had just expect you do do the pose or give poses that are too difficult to do. She is knowledgeable, thoughtful, encouraging, reassuring, and an overall delight! I could go on singing her praises!   
​- Louise Koslofsky., Hillsborough, NC. 2016       
I have been with Cheryl for more than 4 years on a weekly basis and she is the PERFECT teacher.  She mimics all the moves while guiding our small group of 8 women and is patient and as "hands on" as she senses we want to be.  We have been a close knit group of friends - with diverse senior abilities - meeting weekly in a private home for more than 20 years so we know our preferences!  She has been a perfect teacher for us.  She will be a wonderful teacher in her new neighborhood and we are so sorry to see her leave Northern California.   
​-Judith Holland, Berkeley CA, 2010
Cheryl is the best yoga teachers I have ever experienced.  She explains poses, reminds about breathing, demonstrates poses really well.  There are many qualities an excellent yoga teacher has and Cheryl is one teacher that has them.   
​- Carmen Domer., Walnut Creek, CA, 2009
I joined Cheryl's yoga class about 2 years ago when I returned to work following a serious head injury. Cheryl is sensitive to the medical conditions of her students and how yoga can be a part of a healthy lifestyle. She has been a healer of my journey back to fitness and health. Cheryl is quite extraordinary. She's devoted her life to teaching and has an extensive knowledge of yoga and Sanskrit that she brings to the classroom. Her preparedness, quiet intelligence and easy humor have all generated a loyal following among her students. 
​S.R., Oakland CA, 2007
Under Cheryl's tutelage, I have regained much more mobility and flexibility in my joints, and have learned to listen to my body, so not to cause further injury. Cheryl's strength is in her superb teaching. She has an extensive knowledge of anatomy and thoroughly explains the "what" and "why" of our exercises, so that her students gain a better understanding. She designed and taught a home practice series, so we may practice Yoga on our own. 
- Sandy Eng., Oakland CA, 2005
I've taken aerial yoga with Cheryl since she started teaching at the Wellness Station, and I enjoy every class. She is welcoming and provides individualized guidance, which is especially important when people are beginning to play with the silks. Cheryl engages people at multiple skill levels with ease, challenging those who are ready and reenforcing good habits in beginners. The cocoon time at the end, resting in the hammocks with soft music, eye pillows, and aromatherapy, is so relaxing. As a yoga practitioner and Nia teacher, my weekly class with Cheryl is part of my self-care plan! 
​- Patti Reiser, Durham, NC, 2020
​Yoga with Cheryl was so great! She is an excellent instructor and has a really calming voice. I was having a rough week and her yoga session was exactly what I needed to take a break and recharge. I highly recommend her!   - Linda.G.,  Hillsborough NC, 
Cheryl has been my favorite yoga teacher for more than a year.  Besides her always warm & friendly style, there are two main things I can identify that make her such a good yoga teacher for me. First is her thoughtful approach for every class; she always has a careful plan that's just right for the class and that helps us all get where we are going. Secondly, her teaching combines extensive understanding of human anatomy with some easy contemplative practices. This mix makes every class session varied, and yet full of opportunities for growth and relaxation. I totally recommend yoga with Cheryl! She's a gem! 
​- Peggy Schaeffer, Durham NC, 2019
​Cheryl blends restorative yoga poses with a gentle spiritual practice that sooths the mind and strengthens and relaxes the body.  I look forward to her class as a gift to myself and a touchstone to remember to practice vigilant self-care in this crazy world. 
​- Susan Sachs, Durham NC, 2019
Cheryl's classes have always been top-notch: well-paced, thoughtfully articulated dissections of movements and positions. They did not feel like "workout" routines. Instead, I have always felt "balanced" -- physically and mentally -- afterwards. The music you shared was a signature feature and enriched the experience.
I also have appreciated her respect for moderation. i.e., "more" is not always better. It's always tempting -- especially if a yoga teacher is encouraging it -- to try to force one's body into extreme positions, hold poses for very long times, etc. But the downside is that one can get injured in doing so. Especially if one has a 50+ body! And, as she often points out, that approach isn't necessary. Notably, in her classes, I always felt "safe" . . .  that she was concerned that none of us hurt ourselves in the course of the practice. 
- Kimberly B.est, Durham NC, 2019
Cheryl has been my favorite yoga teacher for more than a year. Besides her always warm & friendly style, there are 2 main things I can identify that make her such a good yoga teacher for me. #1--her thoughtful approach for every class; she always has a careful plan that's just right for the class and that helps us all get where we are going. #2-- her teaching combines extensive understanding of human anatomy with some easy contemplative practices. This mix makes every class session varied, and yet full of opportunities for growth and relaxation. I totally recommend yoga with Cheryl! She's a gem! 
​- Peggy S., Durham NC, 2019
Cheryl's teaching has been very beneficial to me as a senior yoga practitioner.  She makes yoga more accessible with her warm teaching style and choice of poses.   
​- Mary Lancome., Rougemont, NC, 2018
At 67, I decided to give yoga a try. Cheryl has impeccable credentials. She is knowledgeable, personable, kind, and has an excellent sense of humor. I have taken private sessions and group classes with her. She is excellent at demonstrating and explaining poses and has many suggestions to adapt poses to the individual needs of clients. Due to a serious accident, I have needed a teacher who would keep me safe, encouraged, and motivated. Cheryl is amazing and highly recommended.   
​- Mary Purcell., Rougemont, NC, 2018
Before my last birthday I had a dream that I could do cartwheels and handstands. I had never had much success with handstands nor was I able to do cartwheels as an overweight, not very athletic little girl. As I approached my mid-fifties, I felt very "heavy". Not weight-wise in pounds, but mentally and physically. I wanted to take more chances, not be afraid of failure, have more confidence, take myself less seriously and generally lighten up! I really wanted to be able to kick up into a handstand and maybe even do a cartwheel. My husband said that if I could find someone to work with me (which he doubted) he would give me personal training sessions for my birthday. 
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I was apprehensive and not certain it was even possible at my age. But when I approached Cheryl, she was very positive and she became my personal yoga trainer. She mapped out sequences to help my strength and flexibility which I worked on weekly with help and at home. Cheryl helped me develop a personal yoga practice to help me achieve my goals. We worked on visualizing the handstand. I found that after a few weeks there were some wonderful bonuses that I had not anticipated. I could wear sleeveless blouses for the first time in years because my arms had shaped up and the roll of fat under my bra was gone! I was even walking down the hall with more confidence, taller and holding my head higher. I could feel and flex muscles in my back that I didn't even know I had and I felt much lighter. With Cheryl's help my kicks got higher and I gained the confidence that my arms could hold me up. During one session, after just two months, I was able to do three assisted handstands, one I stayed up for over 30 seconds (but who is counting). With Cheryl's help my dream became not only possible but a reality! 
​- Christine Stough, Oakland CA, 2006
I take yoga with Cheryl at the Kaiser Permanente corporate class and she encourages us to incorporate yoga into our work day by recommending poses and stretches that can easily be done at our desks. I feel that I am more productive when I attend her class and incorporate some of her suggestions into my work day. 
​- S.T., Oakland CA, 2006