Event Information

• You do not need to have any yoga experience. The classes are created for all.

• Classes will be small. No more than 6 people to increase comfort and reduce anxiety. 

• You can attend a few classes or all of them.

• Yin yoga generally goes much slower and more time is spent in a pose. We work to stretch the body and sit with ourselves. We usuall spend about 3 minutes in a pose.

• These classes are also about personal empowerment.  You decide how your body is feeling and what feels right for you. If a pose doesn't feel good, you don't have to do it or go as deep into the pose. Alternatives are often shared so you can find what you need for you!  You don't lose anything by finding an alternative to the pose. The act of showing up and listening to your body is more important!

• Please bring a yoga mat with you. If you have a yoga blanket, bolster and/or blocks, you can bring them as well. We will try to give you a heads up if they are needed for the next class.

• We do have mats and accessories available for use.

• Dress comfortably. You don't need "yoga clothes" to do this.  If you are worried about your belly or anything "popping out" you may want to wear a tank top or something slightly fitted underneath. 

• We are usually on the lying or sitting on the floor and there are times some standing poses. Alternatives are available if your body struggles with any of these. If you are concerned please reach out on the contact page and Jamie can discuss it further with you.  

 

MERIDIAN SERIES

• We will explore Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and the meridian systems. There are 6 and we will look at 4 of them.  Each system focuses on 2 organs which work together to keep our bodies happy. When they are not functioning well, we can have physical and emotional reactions such as pain, depression, anxiety, poor appetite, lethargy and so much more.  By practicing yoga poses that focus on the particular meridian system, we help to open up the flow of energy and bring ourselves back into balance.

• Each session begins with a brief overview of the particular meridian system we are focusing on for the class.

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SOMATIC SERIES

• Somatics is about listening to our body. It is about really tuning in to hear what it needs in the moment. 

• We will be taking an Applied Polyvagal Theory (APT) approach which focuses on learning to regulate our nervous system.  When we can learn to ride the ups and downs of life easier and our bodies will feel better quicker.

• Unlike the meridian classes, this one has the option of creating more movement within a pose. It is offered to you to try certain movements which create bilaterial stimulation (BLS).  BLS helps us use both sides of our brain which then helps us regulate our nervous system better.  

• You do not need to do the movements if you don't feel like it.  We will learn to wake up our bodies/minds and to slow them down. These poses and movements can be used at home or work, so if you don't feel like doing it in the class you can always practice it later. 

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CHAKRA SERIES

• There are 7 main chakras in our energy field, Running from the top of our head to the base of our spine and we will explore  2-3 per class.

• We will briefly discuss at the beginning of each class what each chakra is and how is affects us when it is over or under stimulated. The yoga poses within the practice will help bring them back into balance. 

• We may also include some brief meditations at the end of the class.