Deepen our understanding of our mind/bodies and the energy that we ARE. Learn the powerful energy centers in yoga that are called Chakras.
This workshop will include discussion, postures, Mantra and Mudras as we rediscover our relationships to our inherent life energy and how we can balance, heal and strengthen them to live a fuller and more joyous life.
Yin Yoga directs stimulation deep into the connective tissues of the body, such as ligaments, bones, and even the joints that are not excercised in dynamic muscle engaging forms of yoga. Yin describes a style of yoga that is denser, heavier, more feminine, contemplative, receptive, and passive. It’s opposite, Yang, describes a brighter, hotter, dynamic, active and masculine approach to yoga.
In this Yin Yoga workshop we also explored the salutation to the moon – the moon aligning with Yin, while the sun aligns with Yang. The Moon sequence starts standing in MOUNTAIN POSE, lowering to CHAIR, then sweeping to FORWARD FOLD, and rising to MOUNTAIN POSE again.
Working the right side, lift the right foot and come to TREE and bend toward the right knee for LATERAL TREE. Step the right leg back into CRESENT LUNGE, and pivot feet to STANDING GODDESS POSE (HORSE). Fold into WIDE LEG FORWARD FOLD. Pivot feet again to WARRIOR 2, right foot leading to the back of the mat, then lower to TRIANGLE. Pivot feet to the front mat left food leading to align for SIDE ANGLE, then balance forward into HALF MOON right leg in the air. Bring the right leg forward to the top of the mat in MOUNTAIN POSE. Repeat on the left side to complete the FULL MOON sequence, called CHANDRA NAMASKAR.
Go slow; take your time; move with breath as you renew and receive the benefits of this Moon practice. Thanks to Shelly for the wisdom of her teaching.
Four classes of Belly Dancing with Indigo will delight while you learn various belly dance moves. Space is limited for this series of four classes beginning November 3rd at 11:30-1p.
Expect lots of fun and gentle fitness as we learn to wiggle our way to Middle Eastern beats!
Instructor: Indigo who is a fiery and skilled teacher and performer with a warm personality who engages audiences of young and old alike. Musical and energetic, Indigo leaves every person she encounters happy and wanting more.
Indigo started performing lyrical percussion in high school. She caught the performance fever and never looked back. Traveling across the country to perform, she specializes in Egyptian Cabaret, Turkish & Roman Gypsy Dancing.
Only $60 for the Series of FOUR classes beginning November 3rd at 11:30p — Sign up here!
Yin Yoga with Shelly Dorland Sunday, October 28, 2012 | 1-4p
Yin Yoga is a perfect complement to the dynamic and muscular (yang) styles of yoga that emphasize internal heat, and the lengthening and contracting of our muscles. Yin Yoga generally targets the connective tissues of the hips, pelvis, and lower spine which are accessed through calm focus in long held poses, yielding to gravity.
Deepen our understanding of our mind/bodies and the energy that we ARE. Learn the powerful energy centers in yoga that are called Chakras. 