Just Breathe

Deep Relaxation Yoga
with Ileana
1st Wednesday of the Month
   August 4, 2010
7:30 – 9:00pm
$17 or class pass

Restorative yoga teaches the body to surrender allowing for soft tissue injuries to heal, muscles to release, minds to quiet and deepen physical openings. A handful of poses are taught using yoga props such as blocks, bolsters and blankets in a quietly lit room. The body is completely supported in each pose mirroring the stretches in an active Hatha yoga class: hip openers, gentle backbends, shoulder openers, and side stretches. The practice is passive and relaxing. The class will close with the deep relaxation pratice of Yoga Nidra. Teach your body when to be active and when to relax to increase performance, reduce stress and heal.

No previous yoga experience is necessary.

YIN YOGA
with Ileana
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
7:30-9:00PM
$17 or class pass

Experience another side of Yoga…
Yin Yoga uses long-held relaxed floor postures to stretch and stimulate the deep connective “Yin” tissues of the body. Accessible to practitioners of any tradition, this practice strengthens chi (energy) flow and maintains the health of the meridian system of the body, and is the ideal complement to dynamic, muscular “Yang” forms of Yoga. In this class we will move through a deep hip-opening sequence aimed at restoring mobility and vitality to the hip-joints and lower spine. We will close with the deep relaxation practice of Yoga Nidra; where you plant an intention for your life. A sankalpa or intention is a powerful communication with the subconscious mind to help manifest deeply held desires and intentions.

All levels are welcome.