The Yoga of Piano
Winter Season 2026/27
A mindful, no-sheet-music-required approach to the keyboard. Music theory, technique and chord progressions for medicine songs and chants, with harmonium options when we get to chords and songs.
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Opening Intensive: Saturday, December 5 ยท 10:00am-12:30pm PT
6-Week Practice Program, two session options:
Thursday mornings, January 7 - February 11 ยท 10:00-11:30am PT
Monday evenings, January 11 - February 15 ยท 5:00-6:30pm PT
Live on Zoom
When the Traditional Approach Doesn't Work...
After almost 25 years of coaching thousands of piano students, I've certainly seen it all. I've learned that the traditional way of learning the piano, which involves reading music and drilling the classics, doesn't always work for everyone. Don’t get me wrong. I do think there’s a ton of merit in a solid music foundation based on learning to read music and studying the classical composers. One thing this initial path did not teach me however, is how to improvise and make my own music. After my traditional music school experience and going through a transformation in my own playing afterward, I developed a passion for helping people who desire to play piano and learn music theory without having to read music first. Once some confidence and exploration is achieved, learning to read won’t be so daunting if you so choose to take that path.
Time to connect with your inner sound!
You will ignite (or rekindle) your love for the piano through a series of improvisational playing meditations and a healthy dose of music theory to help you find your way around the keyboard. You will tap into your intuition and experience a new found freedom to explore. Playing music has profound effects on the body, mind and spirit and in particular on the brain’s neuroplasticity and cognitive function. Playing music is a full brain (and body) experience!
Just like a Yoga Class, there will be exercises with modifications for beginners and bonus challenges for more advanced players. Each class builds upon the following categories:
Meditative
Improvisations
Exercises that get you playing with a certain music concept, series of notes or technique in mind. Exploration without judgement
Keyboard
Technique
Dexterity exercises, two-handed playing practice, repetitive patterns to gain greater flexibility, and proper finger techniques
Music Theory
Nuts and Bolts
Musicianship terms and concepts key to playing the piano or any instrument. Scales, chords, arpeggios and more!
Composition
Basics
Arranging your Ideas into a complete compositions using all the fragments and explorations in the lessons
Opening Intensive
Saturday, December 5 · 10:00am-12:30pm PT · Live on Zoom
A 2.5-hour introduction to the Yoga of Piano:
*Mindfulness exercises to get in the zone
*Finding your way around the keyboard
*Simple improvisation starters
*The handful of shapes that unlock most songs
*A simple daily practice to take home
Your $65 is credited toward the 6-Week Practice Program if you continue.
6-Week Practice Program
Choose your weekly session, live on Zoom:
Thursday mornings, January 7 - February 11 · 10:00-11:30am PT
Monday evenings, January 11 - February 15 · 5:00-6:30pm PT
Weekly live classes that build three things side by side:
*Music theory: scales, keys and chords, explained so they finally make sense
*Technique: dexterity, two-handed playing and relaxed, confident hands
*Chord progressions for medicine songs, chants and mantras, so you can accompany yourself and others in song
*Harmonium options when we get to chords and songs
*The self-paced Yoga of Piano video course included as supplemental material
Included with the live class
The Self-Paced Yoga of Piano Video Course
Everyone in the 6-Week Practice Program receives the full recorded course as supplemental material to study and practice with between classes:
- Welcome and foundations: an introductory class on improvisational approaches, keyboard posture and set-up tips, recommended books, apps and listening, the Art of Improvisation workshop and a Level 1 practice list
- Level 1, six lessons with practice classes: Becoming Friends with the Keyboard, Get Into the Groove, Harmonize It, Emotional Translation, The Blues and Recapitulation
- Level 2, six lessons with practice classes: Extending the Hands, Patterns and Shapes, Repetitions and Entrainment, Left Hand Focus, Blues, Swing and More, and Modes
- Medicine Songs, Mantras and Chord Progression Series, 16 classes: step-by-step instruction on songs and chants including The River is Flowing, Mother I Feel You, Ide Were Were, Cuatro Vientos, Om Mani Padme Hum, Hare Krishna, Om Namah Shivaya and the Gayatri Mantra, plus an introduction to harmonium. We mainly use the 'Mantra Songbook' by Joshua Barnes.
- Three keyboard master classes with Daniel Berkman and Brooke Lizotte
After completing these lessons you will have:ย
- Tons of ideas and approaches to help you practice and drop into a creative zone
- More confidence with your piano skills and knowledge
- Music theory knowledge toolbox
- New musical ideas to play, practice and expand on
- At least one new finished composition to play for yourself and your friendsย
- Inspiration from the group journey and experienceโฆ. And more!
No experience necessary. It will be more fun if you at least have a 49 keyboard controller and of course a full size piano is recommended. Either analog or digital.
Need a keyboard? Download my resource list!
Susan Carpenito
Lynda is a wonderful teacher! Very knowledgeable about the piano...a true musician. Lynda explained concepts very well, and did a nice job given the constraints of virtual learning. The organization of the course was great, as was the yoga methodology that inspired the class. I really enjoyed it!
Janitha Banda
The piano was the first instrument I fell in love with. Lynda's course brought me back in touch with my favorite instrument and 15 years later I can suddenly improvise from my heart, without reading notes and my fingers remember all the skills from back then. I am so grateful for you and this course. <3
Laura Mische
This course is pro level! Lynda's style of teaching is comfortable for beginners and advanced students. The concepts are immersive and the content extensive. Her sounds are beautiful, inspiring, and encouraging. Much thought, time and effort has been put into this course and is well worth it.
Winter 2026/27 Classes
Opening Intensive · Saturday, December 5 · 10:00am-12:30pm PT · $65
6-Week Practice Program · $447
Thursday mornings, January 7 - February 11 · 10:00-11:30am PT
Monday evenings, January 11 - February 15 · 5:00-6:30pm PT
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