The Truth About Twists
Saturday, May 20 : 2:00-4:30pm
Black Mountain Yoga // $49
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Join Michelle for a workshop that demystifies twists and rotational movements through a combination of lecture, discussion and a twist-focused yoga practice.
Rotation of the body happens naturally with every step we take. But when it comes to other daily activities and yoga postures, it can be confusing to know how to move in a way that facilitates comfort in our bodies, especially when working in different relationships to gravity (i.e. gardening, lifting children or pets off the floor).
During this experiential workshop, you will learn about:
Gain a new understanding of your body to prevent future back pain and injury. Create longevity in your practice, while also finding ease and efficiency in breathing. Learn life long, healthy movement patterns, to use both on and off the mat.
This workshop is appropriate for all levels: students new to yoga, those looking to further advance their practice and yoga teachers. 2.5 Yoga Alliance Continuing Education contact hours available upon completion.
Rotation of the body happens naturally with every step we take. But when it comes to other daily activities and yoga postures, it can be confusing to know how to move in a way that facilitates comfort in our bodies, especially when working in different relationships to gravity (i.e. gardening, lifting children or pets off the floor).
During this experiential workshop, you will learn about:
- The relationship between the spine, pelvis and core in twists
- The important role of the body’s muscles and fascial structures in twists
- How to effectively release chronic tension in the neck and compression in the low back through how you twist in daily life
- Developing core stability to support the body in movements involving rotation
- The role twists play in developing more comfort and efficiency in breathing
- How aligning the physical body contributes to harmony in all layers of the subtle body: emotional, mental and spiritual
Gain a new understanding of your body to prevent future back pain and injury. Create longevity in your practice, while also finding ease and efficiency in breathing. Learn life long, healthy movement patterns, to use both on and off the mat.
This workshop is appropriate for all levels: students new to yoga, those looking to further advance their practice and yoga teachers. 2.5 Yoga Alliance Continuing Education contact hours available upon completion.
Summer Refresh Mini Retreat
Saturday, August 5 : 2:00-5:30pm
Black Mountain Yoga // $125
Register HERE
Join Michelle Befus and Anisha Fraser for a refreshing summer afternoon, designed to relax the physical body, open the body’s energetic channels, quiet the mind and open the heart. Experience a peaceful, contemplative and comfortable space for movement, healing, and
connecting with yourself.
A gentle yoga class, led by Michelle, releases stored tension and brings awareness and balance to your body and breath. The slow, mindful movement invites the body to relax, restore and receive during our time together.
Following yoga, Anisha offers a simple but very effective acupuncture treatment to support and nourish your Qi or Life Force. The group acupuncture benefits are enhanced by the Qi (energy) healing Anisha emits to the room.
The retreat closes with restorative yoga and pranayama (yogic breathing techniques) to help integrate the treatment and solidify the overall balance of the nervous system and body functions, followed by a healing crystal singing bowl sound bath.
Escape the summer heat and busyness. Cool and calm the body and mind. Recenter the spirit. Leave feeling refreshed, relaxed and revitalized!
Note: class size is limited to 13 students. The acupuncture will include 4-6 points per person and is appropriate for any student comfortable lying on his/her back.
connecting with yourself.
A gentle yoga class, led by Michelle, releases stored tension and brings awareness and balance to your body and breath. The slow, mindful movement invites the body to relax, restore and receive during our time together.
Following yoga, Anisha offers a simple but very effective acupuncture treatment to support and nourish your Qi or Life Force. The group acupuncture benefits are enhanced by the Qi (energy) healing Anisha emits to the room.
The retreat closes with restorative yoga and pranayama (yogic breathing techniques) to help integrate the treatment and solidify the overall balance of the nervous system and body functions, followed by a healing crystal singing bowl sound bath.
Escape the summer heat and busyness. Cool and calm the body and mind. Recenter the spirit. Leave feeling refreshed, relaxed and revitalized!
Note: class size is limited to 13 students. The acupuncture will include 4-6 points per person and is appropriate for any student comfortable lying on his/her back.