WORKSHOP: Yoga to Boost Metabolism, Part 2: RESTORATIVE
WORKSHOP: Yoga to Boost Metabolism, Part 2: RESTORATIVE
December 18 (Tuesday)
at 6:00 pm
Class length
135 minutes
Location
305 East Duval Street, Suite 101, Lake City, FL 32055
SPECIALTY WORKSHOP: YOGA to BOOST METABOLISM (Part TWO, Restorative): Monday, November 25, 6:00 to 8:15 pm, All Levels, $30 Regular Price ($25 EARLY BIRD); pre-registration is required.
Do you ever feel overwhelmed, like you are not processing all that is coming at you? Would you like to feel better able to effectively let go of bothersome thoughts and emotions so you feel clear-headed, poised, and well-nourished? Or would you simply like more ease and comfort in your belly and digestive tract, and tips to use your energies wisely? OR...maybe you have heard of how RESTORATIVE YOGA can help you slow down and relax, and you are ready to give it a whirl.
YES, OF COURSE! Then this special yoga workshops is a perfect fit for YOU.
From a clinical Western viewpoint, healthy metabolism refers to the mechanical process by which the body breaks down food to transform it into much needed stores of nutrients, and metabolism the the broader cellular mechanism of transforming this into much-needed energy. Similarly, yogic philosophy insists robust, comfortable digestion and consciously guiding energy reserves is the foundation of a content and even radiant life. Additionally, yogic practice insists that healthy digestion also requires the ability to digest life experiences: memories, emotions, dreams, desires, and all the sensory input your system processes each busy day, smells, sights, to-do lists, information from the media, and even the attitudes of people around you. Too much stimulation or taking in the wrong types of people, places, or things can disrupt the mind as well as the body. Yoga helps you return to a sense of balance and ease, and even fosters enhanced discernment so you continue to make better choices of what and how you absorb, and why.
The techniques covered in these workshops aim to calm the nervous system and enhance meditation, and so are ideal for anyone, not just those suffering from immediate digestive distress or metabolic imbalances. But if you do carry stress in your belly, or have simply has a season of over-indulgence, or feel like your energy levels just aren't quite right, these techniques will also help your digestive system better absorb what your body needs while keeping things moving so your METABOLISM GETS A BOOST and you feel more overall ease and can focus on what really matters in your life. To this end, together we’ll learn different forms of seated forward folds—such as Paschimottanasana and Maricyasana—to massage the belly while also facilitating the mental turn inward, to increase a one-pointed and serene mind centered in its own personal power.
And, of course, each session includes a guided systematic relaxation, especially focused upon the body-mind’s ability to let go and allow the physical body to rest in order to tap into its own inherent wisdom and stay aligned with the mind’s highest, most promising resources. Healthy digestion, according to yogic philosophy, fully integrates nourishment throughout all levels of the body, mind, and spirit; and metabolism is about the transformation of these nutrients into energies that are intentionally harnessed and directed. Relaxation and meditation are key to this process.
During part two of this series, our 2.25-hour yoga workshop session will focus on gentle Restorative Yoga. (If you have not experienced this delicious practice before, learn how and why it differs from Hatha (classic) yoga by checking out my previous article, “What Is Restorative Yoga?” here.) We will learn how to modify poses such as Salamba Balasana (Supported Child’s Pose) and in such a way to massage the belly, and how Salamba Sarvangasana (Supported Bridge Pose) helps lengthen and relax the digestive tract. As with part one, TWISTS are incredibly important for digestion, only now we will practice a Restorative version of Bharadvajasana 1.We will also practice Pranayama (breath work) to regulate the nervous system and facilitate a healthy gut, the storehouse and distributor of serotonin, our inherent happy juices!
You will also learn why ayurveda, the sister science to yoga, or "wisdom of longevity!", suggest warm drinks, and what kinds to boost the metabolism. You will also learn what spices and herbs are recommended to aid digestion.
For each workshop, you’ll receive a take-home study sheet to remember techniques you practiced, plus some additional tips to boost your metabolism. Did you know that attention to breath at the nostrils might be key to helping you digest and rest? What types of supplements and tasty treats might facilitate a happy tummy? We’ll dive into these and other healthy habits of a full yogic life.
Please BRING YOUR YOGA MAT. If you use a shared studio mat, please note there is a $2 rental fee and it is your responsibility to sanitize it after each use (cleaning supplies provided). All other props (bolsters, blankets, blocks, hand weights, eye pillows, straps, etc) are provided; if you have preferred personal props, feel free to bring those.
Come see, come do, come feel, come shine!
Purchase of the tuition pass below for "YOGA to BOOST METABOLISM (Part Two, Restorative)" confirms your agreement to the following Terms & Conditions of Registration & Attendance (listed below), as well as the Waiver and Release (to be signed on-site):
- If you have any medical concerns, injuries, allergies, are pregnant, or have any changes in such conditions, it is your duty & responsibility to inform your teacher prior to class.
- Your place is held only upon receipt of tuition payment ($30 investment or $25 for Early Bird Pricing).
- Payments for this Yoga class is non-refundable, unless your class is taken off the weekly schedule due to low enrollment, dire teacher emergency, or unavoidable natural disaster. You can transfer your pass to a friend if you need to cancel.
- There are NO pro-rated tuition fees for absences and NO make-up classes for missed days.
- Payments for this course are not transferable to a future class, series, term, or event. All passes expire the day of this workshop.
- Advise your teacher with 24-hours advance notice if you are unable to attend (text message is preferred).
- The teacher holds the right to cancel or reschedule any classes, sessions, or events due to extreme illness or emergencies. Students will be notified of the rescheduled date and every attempt will be made to accommodate each student’s schedule.
- Credit-debit payments are completed online. Cash or check (made out to “AHA Yoga”) is paid in person or mailed (305 East Duval Street, Suite 101, Lake City, FL 32055).
- Bring your yoga mat; shared mats are available for an additional $2 rental fee and must be cleaned after each use (supplies provided).
- Turn off or put all cell phones on silent.
- Words and energy matter! This is your time to turn inward, and much care has been given to cultivating a sacred space. You and your colleagues are doing deep work when you undertake yoga. Please be respectful of your peers and teacher and maintain the calm, peaceful space. This means this is not the time for gossip, complaining, or leftover conversations from work. Take this time and space to breathe and transition into your deeper practice and allow your best self to shine.
- Please take your shoes off at the door of the studio to keep the floor clean and sanitary.
- Be sure to bring all valuable personal items out of the car and store them in the prop room during class.
- Be on your mat and ready to go at the starting time.
- It’s best not to eat one hour prior to yoga; for some people, 2 hours are required.
- If anything can be done to make your experience more comfortable, secure, and successful, please let your teacher know (temperature, bathroom needs attention, you need to leave early, special concern, etc.). Suggestions to improve your yoga & meditation experience are always welcome.
- A separate Waiver & Release for AHA Yoga, including Suwannee River Yoga, must be completed and signed prior to practice on your first day (unless you are a returning student and have already signed this).
These policies allow me to continue offering you the best possible yoga teachings I can and ensure our community runs smoothly. Should you prefer to pay in cash or check, let me know. Connect with me if you have any questions! I would love to hear from you.
In service,
Virginia Hill, AHA Yoga Teacher
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