The mind is listening to the body and the body is listening
to the mind
Gentle yoga class last evening started with a guided
meditation while in an asana, undoing the work of the day. The class proceeded at a mindful pace
allowing the body to warm up, stretch, release stress and ended with an
essential oil treatment. This class is a
good option for stress relief and taking time to slow down your pace of life.
There
are various reasons to attend a yoga class resulting in multiple benefits. If you wish to improve your strength, this
occurs in both Hatha and Beginners yoga classes. Muscle strength is an indicator of joint
integrity. At East Bank Yoga we will
build strength
If
you wish to improve your flexibility it takes 30 seconds of continuous
stretching for your muscle
spindle neuron
to actually allow your muscle to habituate to a new, longer length. Take
your time, and be gentle. When you feel tissue stretching along the bones as
long as that stretch is not extreme it’s probably healthy. When you feel
discomfort in a joint, stop doing what you’re doing.
-Charlotte Bell
Meditation
Group meets monthly at 2:00 on a Saturday, see calendar for details. Meditation is a gift to your mind and body. Regular practice of meditation allows us to gain mastery over our minds so
that we can still our thoughts to focus on the experience of being. If we mentally dwell on the past or the
future, we may miss the experience of living in the present moment. Setting and visualizing goals is wonderful,
however we can bring our thoughts into our current experience by taking steps
to create them now.
Join us at East Bank Yoga. The drop in rate is $12.00 cash
or check
Parking is free in the 2 parking lots across the street or
with winter on the way treat yourself to the parking ramp just north of the
studio.
A variety of new class options coming in January to
compliment your mind, body and soul.
If you would like a personalized class or have any
questions email eastbankyoga@gmail.com or
call 605.334.5292
Namaste,
Jill Moncur
