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Restorative Yoga Workshop: February 18th from 1pm to 4pm, lead by Kimm Marks.
It comes as a delightful surprise to many beginning yoga students that taking time to rest is an integral part of every yoga class. At the end of class, after the exertions of the yoga practice, time is taken for rest as students settle down into corpse pose or savasana (pronounced sha-va-sa-na.) Lying supine on the floor with a few props for support we are able to surrender our bodies to the support of the earth beneath us. This short but powerful time spent in relaxation offers us the opportunity to depart from the endless activity of ‘doing’ to the serenity of simply ‘being.’ For many practitioners of yoga, it is this practice of savasana that is the most pleasurable, if not the most profound, part of their practice.
The practice of restorative or ‘restful’ yoga takes its inspiration from the practice of savasana. In a restorative practice, most if not all, of the postures are done restfully, in a manner that gently opens the body. Using a variety of yoga props (bolsters, blankets, yoga blocks) students are assisted in setting up their props to create a unique foundation for rest in a particular pose. During this workshop, we will explore a variety of postures(we can modify all poses to suit the needs of each student respectively). A restorative practice can be enjoyed just one posture at a time or practiced in short series of poses over the course of an extended period of time for a profoundly deep experience of rest and relaxation. Participants will discover favorite poses and learn how to use them in a home practice. Restorative yoga can be enjoyed by everyone at all levels of experience with yoga including beginners. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with your questions. We hope that you will take some time to rest with us November 19th.
February 18th from 1-4pm : Restorative Yoga Workshop
The cost of this workshop is $40; early bird pricing is $35 (available until 1 week prior to event)
class size limited, enroll early!
Hatha, Kundalini, Yin, Vinyasa, Ashtanga…
Yoga style descriptions:(for all EquiVita yoga programming)
Hatha Yoga
While the term Hatha refers to all yoga poses/postures, typically the style of
yoga referred to as Hatha in the US is a slower pace, methodical practice in
which alignment is key and exploration of the pose is emphasized. Students are
encouraged to penetrate into a deeper understanding of their individual body and
the dynamics of the pose and it’s benefits.
Vinyasa Yoga
(Also referred to as Flow Yoga; may be practiced in a more intense variation
called Power Yoga)
Typically a more vigorous style of yoga, in this class yoga poses are combined
in a flowing sequence that moves at the pace of the student’s breath, inhaling
and exhaling, into and out of poses, with occasional holding of postures. These
flowing classes will help build strength, endurance, flexibility and body
awareness while improving mind-body balance through coordination of breath and
movement.
Slow Flow
Slow Flow is a vinyasa-styled yoga class that moves at a more deliberate pace than EquiVita’s regular vinyasa yoga class. Taking a more measured approach to the flow of this type of practice, students in this class will move into and out of poses over the course of several breaths, deepening into stretches and longer holds of poses. This style of yoga will help to improve flexibility, endurance, body awareness and strength while improving mind-body balance through coordination of breath and movement.
Ashtanga Yoga
A flowing style of yoga ashtanga is similar to vinyasa with the exception that
an ashtanga practice typically follows a preset sequence of yoga postures. These
sequences were designed by Pattabhi Jois of Mysore, India. Beginners to ashtanga
will follow a modified Primary Series class; those with more experience will
work into the Primary Series with fewer modifications. If your experienced group
of ashtanga-focused students is interested they can schedule a session of yoga
in the Second Series and begin to play with deepening into more backbend poses.
Restorative Yoga
Students engaging in this style of yoga will begin by using techniques to shed
the stress and doing-ness of the day, finding their way into a more balanced
state of mind that is conducive to relaxation and stillness. This style of yoga
uses the support of bolsters, blankets, and other props in non-weight-bearing
poses. The use of props allows students to ease into a gentle opening throughout
the body (rather than a more intense stretch that may occur when fewer props are
used.) Breathing techniques, guided imagery and directed awareness are some of
the practices that may accompany this form of yoga.
Yin Yoga
Poses in this style of yoga are generally non-weight bearing, passive and are
held for longer durations, giving the body a chance to deeply stretch connective
tissue and fascia. The seated and supine pose poses may be lightly supported by
blocks in a manner that allows for a deep stretch and release. Poses may be held
for as long as five minutes as students are guided to work with the breath and
let go of resistance.
Kundalini Yoga
Kundalini yoga (as taught by Yogi Bhajan) is a set of techniques that
strengthens the nervous system, balances the glandular system, and develops
peace of mind. Each class includes yoga breathing techniques (pranayama), yoga
postures, deep relaxation and meditation designed to support you being you at
your best. The practice of yoga is an opportunity to uplift yourself, to elevate
your consciousness, and to take what you learn on your mat out into the world.
It’s yoga for everyone; you work at your own pace and develop awareness of what
is going on in your body and mind.
Pre-natal or Post-natal Yoga
Yoga designed to help support the changes and challenges that come with
pregnancy, birth and beyond. Learn yoga practices and poses that will support
your physical and emotional needs throughout pregnancy, labor, delivery and
birth. Share your practice with others in a community of experience. Learn how
to adapt your yoga practice and develop new practice tools to help you breath,
move and relax.
If you would like more information about any of our yoga classes or styles of instruction, please contact
Mary Binion at 614.298.8781
or via email:
amilligan@equivita.com
or via text:
614.805.8252
More thoughts on Your Yoga
Your Yoga is great for friends, couples, housemates, and families, this small group format has many of the same benefits of private yoga sessions but with extra company. You can each practice at your preferred pace, get answers to your yoga-related questions, and benefit from more individualized attention and hands-on assists than is possible in studio-based yoga classes. Of course this gives you the flexibility to be more creative with how you use your yoga. Perhaps you and your group would like to focus most on standing series, or seated postures. Perhaps you are a group or runners training for a distance event, and you need restorative poses once weekly. Or maybe you band together as a group and decide to focus on a spring detox flow.
Your Yoga gives you the flexibility to be more creative with how you use your yoga. Practice what you want, when you want, with a group of 10 students or fewer. Keep it small, keep it very focused.
We have two studios, one with a floating bamboo floor and low, sconce lighting, zone temperature control, and cubbies for personal storage. The other with a cork floor, lights on dimmers, zone temperature control and cubbies for personal storage. Likewise, EquiVita has complete yoga props and blankets for their students. Our location has 2 separate shower bathrooms, complete with toiletries, luxury hair dryers and towels.
We are ready to give you the space, the attention, and the experts to assist you with the yoga practice that’s right for you, when you can make it happen!
If you would like more information about
Your Yoga, please contact:
Adam Milligan at 614.298.8781
or via email:
amilligan@equivita.com
or via text:
614.805.8252
