LIVE VIRTUAL CLASSES
Bhakti Yin Yoga - Every Tuesday from 7:30 - 8:45pm EST​​
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Journey Integration Group - Every 4th Thursday of the Month at 7:00pm EST
Upcoming Sessions: May 22nd, June 26th, July 24th
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CLASS PAYMENTS - $10/CLASS OR $25/3 CLASSES
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BHAKTI YIN
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This class opens with 108 repetitions of a mantra, associated with a deity or spiritual aspect which forms the theme of the class. This vibrational practice of Bhakti (devotion) serves to still the mind with repetition as a variation of meditation. Following the mantra practice, students are guided through a series of seated Yin poses while diving deep into the mythological worlds of Hinduism, Buddhism, and other traditions depending on the theme of class. This class is appropriate for beginners and advanced practitioners.
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​​WHAT IS YIN YOGA?
Yin Yoga is a very grounding, passive, meditative type of yoga practice with a physical focus that was designed to help the student sit comfortably in mediation for long periods of time. It involves poses that primarily target the lower extremities, with a focus on the connective tissues instead of the muscles. Variations of seated and supine positions are held for a minimum of 1 to 5 minutes. These longer holds access deep layers of fascia, the connective tissue that surrounds muscles and separates them from other organs. Often overlooked, this connective tissue accounts for almost 50% of the body’s resistance to flexibility, while muscles account for about 40%. All poses are practiced on the floor and modifications will be offered to accommodate any physical limitations. ​
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YOGA NIDRA
Yoga Nidra, or yogic sleep, is a state of consciousness between waking and sleeping, like the “falling asleep” stage. It is a state in which the body is completely relaxed, and the practitioner becomes systematically and increasingly aware of the inner world by following a set of verbal instructions. Yoga Nidra begins with a focus on a personal sankulpa, or intention, which helps us focus on releasing the accumulated tensions that we build up on our bodies daily. These tensions include muscular, emotional, and mental. Yoga Nidra is not just the practice of relaxing, but of reforming from within, where we practice a burning up of old habits, beliefs, and tendencies. In Nidra, the practitioner is in a state between wakefulness and dream, so we have traces of awareness where both the subconscious and unconscious levels of the mind are open. In this state we can penetrate the depths of our mind. Nidra is practiced in savasana (lying down), and includes guided meditations and visualizations, the result being a more connected feeling to your inner being and a very grounded sense of peace.
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