Yoga of the Heart: A gentle practice for those dealing with health issues
This gentle practice is appropriate for those who suffering from high blood pressure heart disease and cancer and/or who are at least 8 weeks post surgical. It is a practice that has been used in Wellness Centres around North America and through evidence based research it has been shown to help increase strength and mobility, address issues and help trigger the parasympathetic response in the body( the cooling calming response). This class includes breathwork , gentle asana (physical poses) and Yoga Nidra (deep relaxation).
Previous yoga experience is not necessary to fully benefit from the classes.
Monday mornings
Time: 9-10.15am
Session dates: Oct. 27th-Dec. 15th
Cost: $120
Level 2/3 Friday Series
with Susan Richardson
last Friday of each month
Time: 2:00-4:00pm
Cost: $25/ individual class or $90 for entire series
Friday September 26:Building from the Base
BKS Iyengar refers to the base of the pose as the "brain" of the pose. In this workshop we will explore how to create stable, grounded foundations for all catagories of asana, embodying the quality known as "sthira".
Friday October 31: Ease and Openess
From the work with the earth one can then create space in the body, elongating and awakening the spine, as well as facilitating openness in the inner body. This workshop will be an opportunity to explore the quality of ease- "sukha".
Friday November 28: Presence and Wakefulness
Asana practice is our opportunity to be present and awake, creating a still center around which all other phenomena can ebb and flow. In this workshop we will look at how to use the beath to find the still point in more challenging and difficult asana.
Friday December 12: Unrestraining the Prana
Pranayama is the practice of restraining the breath, yet can also be understood as a way to unrestrain the vital energy in our bodies, creating conscious connections and a deep state of restfulness. In this workshop we will practice restorative asanas and various pranayama techniques.
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