Make Peace with Your Body - A Yogic Mini Immersion

You may have heard that yoga is definitely MORE than exercise. But what does that mean in terms of our actual direct experience? How & why does it bring more peace of mind and overall contentment? Together, we'll explore how to move from simple, gentle yogic stretches, to contemplate and feel  the more subtle benefits and possibilities of practice. 

You'll have the opportunity to make peace with your body and mind, and how to access and amplify FOUR precious gifts that come with a complex human life. Yoga practice and philosophy teaches us about these four gifts AND how to access them:  

rupa, lavanya, bala, and vajra-samhananatva, or 

beauty, grace, vitality, and inner healing capacities.

A gentle sequence will guide your attention to aspects of interior experiences of having a human body that are often overlooked, ignored, or barreled through. You will notice the body's habits and tensions, and honor the wisdom such witnessing brings.

You'll be provided techniques to stay present to sensations to gain even more insight into your particular needs for your health and peace of mind, while also gaining a glimpse of latent potentials that reside deep within your own unique system.

You'll be introduced step-by-step to the advanced practice of agni sara, or "fire essence," that helps you tune into the interconnection between physical stability and emotional integration.

Most importantly, you will contemplate and explore the four inherent gifts that often lie dormant inside the body. As you move your attention deeper within and quiet the mind, you will clear out negative tendencies of relating to the body and, instead, invite your inner self-effulgent gifts to come to the fore.

Physically, special attention will be given to our abdominal muscles and the muscles of the pelvic floor. You'll learn how and why this region is considered our hearth, that fiery place of grounding and igniting our energy reserves and greatest powers.

You'll learn how the ancient Yoga Sutras provide a practical and inspiring roadmap to these four gifts of the body, so that you can approach your physical and mental well-being with more compassion, poise, and happiness.

You will leave feeling lighter, having removed physical and mental obstacles. You will become more energized and refreshed, having acknowledged and nurtured your 4 inherent gifts of the body, tasting peace as well as vast joy and possibility.

No experience is necessary. It is required that you can lie down on the floor & also get up and down without assistance.  There will be weight bearing on the hands and knees.

You must BRING YOUR YOGA MAT. 

All other props (bolsters, blankets, blocks, hand weights, eye pillows, straps, chairs, etc) are provided; if you have preferred personal props, feel free to bring those.    

Connect with me if you have any questions!  I would love to hear from you.  

Be well, shine brightly,

Virginia Hill, AHA Yoga Teacher