October 2019
Yoga and Meditation to Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease
It is never too early to start an Alzheimer’s prevention plan. This workshop offers some of the latest scientific research on preventive life-style choices that can improve brain health, including: (1) Diet, (2) Stress Management, with Yoga and Meditation, (3) Physical and Mental Exercise, (4) Socialization / Spiritual Fitness. You’ll learn breath, movement, and meditation practices to improve memory, brain function, sleep, and psychological well-being. Curriculum covers exercises for home practice, including the Kirtan Kriya, a 12-minute practice that has been shown in…
Find out more »Postnatal Progress with Michelle Cohen
Postnatal Progress is a yoga class for mamas past their initial postpartum period (six months to four years) who are looking to target key areas for strength building – lots of core work! pelvic floor! shoulders! back! – who feel ready to step back into a fluid and dynamic yoga practice, but are not quite ready to return to a vigorous or traditional yoga class. In addition to strength, rest and integration is valued and offered. This class is not…
Find out more »Restorative Yoga Sundays with Tara Lemerise
Undo, unwind, let go, and experience true rest. Instead of asking your body and mind to do more, this practice soothes your nervous system, quiets your mind, and helps you release deeply held tension. This workshop is a unique circuit of restorative poses where all the necessary blankets, blocks, and bolsters are skillfully arranged before you arrive. You simply come for the deep nourishing rest you need and deserve. Leave feeling completely revitalized and refreshed, ready for the week and…
Find out more »Postnatal Progress with Michelle Cohen
Postnatal Progress is a yoga class for mamas past their initial postpartum period (six months to four years) who are looking to target key areas for strength building – lots of core work! pelvic floor! shoulders! back! – who feel ready to step back into a fluid and dynamic yoga practice, but are not quite ready to return to a vigorous or traditional yoga class. In addition to strength, rest and integration is valued and offered. This class is not…
Find out more »November 2019
Yoga for Bone Health and Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a silent disease that weakens bones, often resulting in fractures. Recent studies indicate that Yoga, practiced the right way, can build bone mass and prevent fractures without undesirable side effects. You’ll learn a safe and enjoyable practice to improve bone and muscle strength, posture, and balance. This workshop provides an overview of osteoporosis: · Definition, prevalence, testing, risk factors, remediating factors, physiology · Consequences: fractures, falls, bone health · How yoga can counteract thinning bones without undesirable side…
Find out more »Postnatal Progress with Michelle Cohen
Postnatal Progress is a yoga class for mamas past their initial postpartum period (six months to four years) who are looking to target key areas for strength building – lots of core work! pelvic floor! shoulders! back! – who feel ready to step back into a fluid and dynamic yoga practice, but are not quite ready to return to a vigorous or traditional yoga class. In addition to strength, rest and integration is valued and offered. This class is not…
Find out more »Yoga for Bone Health and Osteoporosis
Refresh, tune-up, expand your Bone Health/Osteoporosis practice! This workshop offers students who’ve attended a prior bone health/osteoporosis workshop (or equivalent) an opportunity to get feedback and deepen your practice to prevent/reverse bone loss. You’ll have an opportunity to: Answer questions about your practice to optimize bone health Modify, fine tune, or just recharge your practice of the initial 12 Fishman poses Learn alternates poses to vary your practice Explore asanas that strengthen bones in the arm and wrist (a common sites of osteoporosis…
Find out more »Postnatal Progress with Michelle Cohen
Postnatal Progress is a yoga class for mamas past their initial postpartum period (six months to four years) who are looking to target key areas for strength building – lots of core work! pelvic floor! shoulders! back! – who feel ready to step back into a fluid and dynamic yoga practice, but are not quite ready to return to a vigorous or traditional yoga class. In addition to strength, rest and integration is valued and offered. This class is not…
Find out more »Trauma and Anxiety Workshop Participant Meet-Up
A number of students who participated in our workshops on trauma and anxiety have said it would be helpful to meet on an ongoing basis. We are planning monthly sessions beginning August 18. Cheryl will facilitate the meet-up, which will include discussion, yoga and meditation centered around relieving anxiety. Cost is by donation.
Find out more »Postnatal Progress with Michelle Cohen
Postnatal Progress is a yoga class for mamas past their initial postpartum period (six months to four years) who are looking to target key areas for strength building – lots of core work! pelvic floor! shoulders! back! – who feel ready to step back into a fluid and dynamic yoga practice, but are not quite ready to return to a vigorous or traditional yoga class. In addition to strength, rest and integration is valued and offered. This class is not…
Find out more »Postnatal Progress with Michelle Cohen
Postnatal Progress is a yoga class for mamas past their initial postpartum period (six months to four years) who are looking to target key areas for strength building – lots of core work! pelvic floor! shoulders! back! – who feel ready to step back into a fluid and dynamic yoga practice, but are not quite ready to return to a vigorous or traditional yoga class. In addition to strength, rest and integration is valued and offered. This class is not…
Find out more »Restorative Yoga Sundays with Tara Lemerise
Undo, unwind, let go, and experience true rest. Instead of asking your body and mind to do more, this practice soothes your nervous system, quiets your mind, and helps you release deeply held tension. This workshop is a unique circuit of restorative poses where all the necessary blankets, blocks, and bolsters are skillfully arranged before you arrive. You simply come for the deep nourishing rest you need and deserve. Leave feeling completely revitalized and refreshed, ready for the week and…
Find out more »December 2019
Trauma and Anxiety Workshop Participant Meet-Up
A number of students who participated in our workshops on trauma and anxiety have said it would be helpful to meet on an ongoing basis. We are planning monthly sessions beginning August 18. Cheryl will facilitate the meet-up, which will include discussion, yoga and meditation centered around relieving anxiety. Cost is by donation.
Find out more »Restorative Yoga Sundays with Tara Lemerise
Undo, unwind, let go, and experience true rest. Instead of asking your body and mind to do more, this practice soothes your nervous system, quiets your mind, and helps you release deeply held tension. This workshop is a unique circuit of restorative poses where all the necessary blankets, blocks, and bolsters are skillfully arranged before you arrive. You simply come for the deep nourishing rest you need and deserve. Leave feeling completely revitalized and refreshed, ready for the week and…
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