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.    

July 29—Yoga for the Wrists and Hands

The carpel bones and ligaments in the wrists form a little tunnel through which nerves and tendons from the muscles in the forearm travel to the fingers. Repetitive stress can cause inflammation and adhesions between the tendons and the bones and can become misaligned.  The wrist is also susceptible to arthritis. The muscles and tendons of the hands and fingers can get tight and restricted from overuse. This wrist and hand program includes yoga practices and exercises to help bring them back into balance!  All Levels.

August 5 —  Yoga Nidra — Deep Relaxation

In modern life, the body may rest, but the mind often does not. Even when we lie down at night, thoughts continue running unfinished tasks, worries, and plans for the next day. This constant mental activity drains our energy and affects the quality of our rest. Yoga Nidra, (yogic sleep) offers a different kind of relaxation. During this practice, the body becomes completely still while the mind remains calm and aware. You enter a natural state between wakefulness and sleep that feels deeply restful yet conscious.  It is a simple guided practice that does not require physical effort. You only need to lie down and follow gentle instructions, allowing layers of stress to melt away from both body and mind. All Levels.

August 12 – From the Floor to the Core:  A MeltMethod Class

The Autopilot is part of the neurofascial system that helps with stability, mobility, and upright posture.  When there is stuck stress in the fascial system, then this is not working correctly and we are thrown off balance.  The main contract points of the foot on the floor are continuously trying to find balance.  Standing with poor body posture and lack of awareness can throw this normally functioning system off.  Discover how the MeltMethod techniques can help!  To participate in the class via Zoom, you must have the MeltMethod Soft Foam Roller. All Levels.

August 19 – Releasing the Tension in the Abdominal Enclosure and Freeing the Low Back 

Using asana and pranayama, this practice sequence helps us understand how to release tension in the abdominal muscles, the pelvic floor, and the diaphragm.  As these areas relax, the breath can be directed to move into the low back and relax the areas that we hold tight.  At least 6 months of asana practice.

August 26 —  Balance the Quadriceps (The Front Thigh Muscles)

The quadriceps – as the name indicates – consist of 4 muscles located at the front of the thigh.  Each of these muscles  plays a role to extend (straighten) the leg.  When they are not balanced in strength and flexibility, they can create challenges with the knee joint.  This class looks at many practices that can help balance this muscle group. —At least 6 months of asana practice.