Yoga Studies

This class is for teachers and students of Yoga that wish to deepen their practices and studies of Yoga in new areas for personal growth and transformation.    

May 6—MeltMethod™  Hand And Foot Treatments

Erase pain and tension in your hands, feet, neck, and low back brought on by everyday stress, overuse, and age. This simple self-treatment can make your whole body feel better and provide relief from neck and low back pain, arthritis, bunions, plantar fasciitis, and carpal tunnel syndrome.  Discover how the connective tissue in your body gets dehydrated, the common aches and pains it can cause, and how to rehydrate this essential system in our bodies for vibrant health and pain-free movement All Levels.

May 13—The Calf Muscles as Your Second Heart

The calf muscles act as a “second heart,” helping pump blood from your lower legs back to your 

heart and supporting overall cardiovascular health.  When you walk, run, or simply move your ankles, your calf muscles squeeze. This squeezing action pushes the blood that has collected in your lower legs and feet back up towards your main heart and the rest of your body. It’s a vital part of healthy circulation. When your calf muscles are inactive, they stop pumping, causing blood to start pooling in your lower legs and feet. Gravity takes over, meaning the blood has a hard time making the trip back up to your heart, slowing everything down.  This class explores how we can use yoga and other methods to keep the calf muscles flexible and strong so they function better as our “second heart.”—All Levels.

 May 20—Goal Pose:  Dhanurasana (Bow Pose)

This Yoga pose can be difficult for some students. But it benefits include opening the shoulders, chest, hips and abdomen, and then strengthening the back body. So its worth looking at how to work on the parts of the pose and then put it all together.  For people with a desk job, this pose can help improve posture and alleviate the discomfit that slouching may cause.  —At least 6 months of asana practice suggested.

 May 27—Goal Pose:  Prasarita Padottanasana (Wide-Legged Forward Bend)

Prasarita Padottanasana is usually taught as a balancing pose after a standing pose sequence.  But as a pose all alone by itself it has multiple benefits.  It stretches the hamstrings, the inner thighs, and the back muscles. The pose can also strengthen the quadriceps, hip flexors, and core muscles.  It also has some of the benefits of inversions as the heart is above the head.  This class will break down the elements of this pose to help students improve their practice, as well as look at the 4 variations of the pose.  — At least 6 weeks of asana practice suggested.