Yoga has been scientifically proven to support anxiety in the body and mind.

This 2 hour workshop is designed to help educate the practitioner about the ways in which Yoga views our mental health and state of being. We will learn ancient yogic teachings that have never been more relevant in modern times.

These teachings give us tangible ways to support our mental being as we are, right now.
No matter your faith or background, Yoga offers a richness to our mental health journey that is designed to work with all layers of who we are: mind, body and soul.

Outline:

• Learn yogic teachings such as the three Gunas and Pratipaksha Bhavana and how it relates to the experience of anxiety.

• Breath-centered Yoga practices that meet the way in which anxiety shows up in our bodies

• Physical postures and movements to discharge excess anxious energy in order to make space to ground and soothe the bodymind

• Breath-work designed to soothe and relaxation techniques to send you back out into your world in a calm and centered state

• Brief take-away sent after class so you can implement these practices right away

Investment: Early Bird $45 | After March 30th $55

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This practice is based on a Biopsychosocialspirtual modality. In other words, it addresses the whole being: mind, body, energy, spirit. We will cover the “Recovering movement in persistent pain” model adopted from Neil Pearson, a PT and Yoga Therapist, whose life work is to support those with chronic pain. The remainder of the workshop will weave in yogic philosophy, gentle dynamic movements with breath awareness, breath work, and relaxation techniques. We will discuss what it means to calm your nervous system and address your body. The intention is that you leave feeling more empowered to navigate your journey of wellbeing and life.

"As a bio-plastic being, we change and adapt with new and repeated activities, until our very last breath" - "Yoga and Science in Pain Care"

ABOUT THE TEACHER
Amy lives in Wallingford, CT and practice and teach in New Haven county.

"My practice and trainings are based in Yoga Therapy, a therapeutic, individualized variation to the practice. This approach to Yoga takes into account our unique situations and invites the practice to be molded to suit us, rather than us to suit the practice. It is my passion and privilege to have worked with many individuals over the past 4 years and to watch the impact Yoga has on their physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Yoga has helped me soothe and heal my personal anxiety and physical discomfort. Being a Yoga Therapist has bridged my passion for Yoga and purposeful desire to help others. It is my dharma (purpose) in this life."

SCHEDULE
Saturday, January 22, 2-4pm EST

INVESTMENT & REGISTRATION
Early Bird by Jan 5th: $30
Regular: $35
*10% discount for unlimited members applied automatically at checkout

This workshop qualifies for 2 Yoga Alliance CE hours.
Sign up here.
This workshop will be both live in-studio and streamed virtually via Zoom. The in-person portion will follow our COVID protocols and be capped at 9 participants to ensure social distancing. All participants will receive the Zoom recording to access for one week following the workshop.

Yoga has been scientifically proven to support emotional well-being and inner peace. The breath-centered exercises, meditation, and Pranayamas (breathing exercises) of Yoga have been mindfully studied and selected to meet the individual needs of the practitioner suffering from anxiety and depression.

Mental health has never become more relevant. This workshop intends to acknowledge those who have been suffering long before recent worldly events and those who have noticed an increase in symptoms or are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and grief - for the first time. This workshop is designed to help the participants to become empowered to support their treatment of their anxiety, depression, or grief with Yoga practices meant to meet the needs of their emotional state at any moment or day. This practice is an empowering reminder that we have the innate ability to heal ourselves within our own beings.

This workshop is for beginner to advanced Yoga practitioners. Some previous Yoga experience is recommended but not necessary.

WORKSHOP OUTLINE

• Briefly address a wide-range of diagnoses in order to introduce the Yogic perspective on mental health

• Discuss the possibilities of combinations of anxiety and depression in the body and/or mind, and how Yoga can help

• Meditation practices to provide inner peace in body, mind, and spirit

• Education on how specific breathing practices can help soothe anxiety and depression depending on which is prominent for the individual

• Gentle Yoga postures to address the physiology of emotional health and how it shows up in the body

• Guided deep relaxation. When the body is in a relaxed state, healing can occur at many levels.

ABOUT THE TEACHER
Amy is a Certified Yoga Therapist who specializes in back pain, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and more. Yoga Therapy is a therapeutic, individualized variation to the practice. This approach to Yoga takes into account our unique situations and invites the practice to be molded to suit us, rather than us to suit the practice. Over a decade long personal Yoga practice has shifted as she went through periods of intense grief, despair AND joy. It is her passion and privilege to share this practice with others, so they too can experience the support Yoga offers.

This workshop is being offered In-Studio as well as Live Streamed via Zoom. Please be sure you are signing up for the correct one. Live Streamed is labeled "Virtual".

Cost: $45

Sign up here.

Disclaimer: a Yoga practice is not meant to replace traditional mental health healing modalities and the instructor will never suggest or recommend stopping treatment. The instructor believes this should only be done under the guidance of a doctor.

Yoga has been scientifically proven to support emotional well-being and inner peace. The breath-centered exercises, meditation, and Pranayamas (breathing exercises) of Yoga have been mindfully studied and selected to meet the individual needs of the practitioner suffering from anxiety and depression.

Mental health has never become more relevant. This workshop intends to acknowledge those who have been suffering long before recent worldly events, such as COVID-19 and Racial Justice, and those who have noticed an increase in symptoms or are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and grief - for the first time. This workshop is designed to help the participants to become empowered to support their treatment of their anxiety, depression, or grief with Yoga practices meant to meet the needs of their emotional state at any moment or day. This practice is an empowering reminder that we have the innate ability to heal ourselves within our own beings.

This workshop is for beginner to advanced Yoga practitioners. Some previous Yoga experience is recommended but not necessary.

WORKSHOP OUTLINE

• Briefly address a wide-range of diagnoses in order to introduce the Yogic perspective on mental health

• Discuss the possibilities of combinations of anxiety and depression in the body and/or mind, and how Yoga can help

• Meditation practices to provide inner peace in body, mind, and spirit

• Education on how specific breathing practices can help soothe anxiety and depression depending on which is prominent for the individual

• Gentle Yoga postures to address the physiology of emotional health and how it shows up in the body

• Guided deep relaxation. When the body is in a relaxed state, healing can occur at many levels.

ABOUT THE TEACHER
Amy is a Certified Yoga Therapist who specializes in back pain, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and more. Yoga Therapy is a therapeutic, individualized variation to the practice. This approach to Yoga takes into account our unique situations and invites the practice to be molded to suit us, rather than us to suit the practice. Over a decade long personal Yoga practice has shifted as she went through periods of intense grief, despair AND joy. It is her passion and privilege to share this practice with others, so they too can experience the support Yoga offers.

This workshop is being offered In-Studio as well as Live Streamed via Zoom. Please be sure you are signing up for the correct one. Live Streamed is labeled "Virtual".

Cost:

• Before February 12th: $35

• After February 12th: $40

Sign up here

Disclaimer: a Yoga practice is not meant to replace traditional mental health healing modalities and the instructor will never suggest or recommend stopping treatment. The instructor believes this should only be done under the guidance of a doctor.

Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common causes of disability. Good news! Studies show LBP responds well to yoga. More and more doctors are recommending patients to Yoga to help treat their Low back pain.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This workshop is designed for beginners or seasoned practitioners. Become empowered to decide if you are ready to begin Yoga at home, in private lessons, or in a group. Already taking Yoga classes? Great, in this workshop you can learn ways to protect your low back during Asana class.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Learn ways to become empowered to protect your low back during yoga class or home practice.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Learn yoga poses that can provide relief to various types of low back pain.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Learn simple tips to keep your back safe in daily life⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Discuss common low back pathologies, and how it may affect your practice.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Enjoy a sweet Savasana to seal off the practice⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Early Bird Pricing: $30 (plus tax) before March 15th⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
After March 15th: $35 (plus tax).⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Amy is a 500hr RYT Yoga Teacher and C-IAYT Yoga Therapist. She has studied Functional Yoga Therapy and advanced Functional Assessment with Maria Mendola. Amy works with individuals recovering from surgery, injuries, & chronic pain in individual setting or small groups throughout New Haven County.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This practice addresses the whole being: mind, body, energy, spirit. We will cover the “Recovering movement in persistent pain” model adopted from Neil Pearson, a PT and Yoga Therapist, whose life work is to support those with chronic pain. The remainder of the workshop will weave in yogic philosophy, gentle dynamic movements with breath awareness, breath work, and relaxation techniques. We will discuss what it means to calm your nervous system and address your body. The intention is that you leave feeling more empowered to navigate your journey of wellbeing and life.

“As a bio-plastic being, we change and adapt with new and repeated activities, until our very last breath” - “Yoga and Science in Pain Care”

ABOUT THE TEACHER
Amy lives in Wallingford, CT and practice and teach in New Haven county.

"My practice and trainings are based in Yoga Therapy, a therapeutic, individualized variation to the practice. This approach to Yoga takes into account our unique situations and invites the practice to be molded to suit us, rather than us to suit the practice. It is my passion and privilege to have worked with many individuals over the past 4 years and to watch the impact Yoga has on their physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Yoga has helped me soothe and heal my personal anxiety and physical discomfort. Being a Yoga Therapist has bridged my passion for Yoga and purposeful desire to help others. It is my dharma (purpose) in this life."

INVESTMENT
Early Bird by Mar 7: $30
Regular: $35

Sign up here

Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common causes of disability. Good news! Studies show LBP responds well to yoga. More and more doctors are recommending patients to yoga to help treat their low back pain. This workshop is designed for beginners or seasoned practitioners. Become empowered to decide if you are ready to begin yoga at home, in private lessons, or in a group. Already taking yoga classes? Great, in this workshop you can learn ways to protect your low back during asana class.

Workshop agenda:

-Learn ways to become empowered to protect your low back during yoga class or home practice.

-Learn yoga poses that can provide relief to various types of low back pain.

-Learn simple tips to keep your back safe in daily life.

-Discuss common low back pathologies, and how it may affect your practice.

-Enjoy a sweet Savasana to seal off the practice.

$30 early bird pricing

$35 day of

Sign up here! 

https://breathingroomct.com/events/yoga-for-low-back-care-2018-09-08

This series has its roots in Yoga Therapy & Traditional Yoga. It is for anyone experiencing health problems, or those who simply wish to discover a sense of calm in their lives. All levels & beginners are welcome.

Yoga helps to reduce fatigue, anxiety, and improve sleep. This therapeutic series includes breathing techniques, gentle yoga postures, some imagery, and a guided deep relaxation to calm the nervous system, allowing healing to take place. The focus is on restoring all parts of the mind, body, and spirit and regaining a sense of control, optimism, and wholeness.

Takeaways:

• Learn that Yoga was originally designed to be a life long practice, to be constantly evolving and adapting to meet your needs at different phases of life.
• Understand Yoga can be adapted to meet you where you are at during potential injury or dis-ease of mind and/or body.
• Explore the Psoas muscle and ways to help to strengthen and release it in order to create more ease in walking, Yoga asana, digestion, and more (individual dependent)
• Explore meditation practices
• Deepen your understanding of Pranayama (breathing exercises)
• Explore the concept of Sankalpa (heartfelt intention) and receive guidelines to develop your own
• Receive Guided Deep Relaxation while you soak in all up in an extended Savasana with Aromatherapy Oils.

Dates: April 14th, 21, 28th Fridays 630-8pm.
At Erica Lee Baker Yoga Studio
Cost: $60 per person
Sign up here: https://www.ericaleebaker.com/healing-with-yoga/