YOGA NIDRA:   MAY 16, JUNE 6, JULY 11  

7:30 - 8:45 P.M.

CULTIVATE YOGA, LAKEWOOD

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Yoga nidra (also known as yogic sleep) is a powerful technique for controlling your body's relaxation response. Yoga nidra can be as restorative as sleep, while you remain fully conscious. Cultivate conscious relaxation, ease ongoing stress and anxiety, and feel your body melt away into a soothing state of being.  

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Performing yoga nidra involves practicing pratyahara ("withdrawal of the senses"), which is the fifth limb of Ashtanga yoga.

Yoga nidra practice results in deep relaxation and expands the individual's self-awareness.

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Yoga nidra offers amazing health benefits including:

• Calms the mind

• Relaxes and rejuvenates the body

• Soothes the nervous system

• Reduces fatigue

• Lowers high cholesterol and blood pressure levels

• Strengthens immunity

• Improves quality of sleep

• Treats depression

• Reduces pain

• Boosts concentration level

• Supports brain function and boosts creativity                     

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INTRO TO YOGA, FEBRUARY 18

11 A.M. - 1 P.M.  

CULTIVATE YOGA, LAKEWOOD

 

This 2 hour workshop is designed to take the mystery out of practicing yoga and introduce students to the fundamentals of an accessible and sustainable yoga practice that benefits everybody.

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We will learn basic yoga postures with a focus on alignment, breathwork and mindfulness as we build strength, flexibility and body awareness. The goal is to help students feel confident and comfortable taking classes at Cultivate Yoga and beyond.

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What we will cover:

• Fundamentals of a physical yoga practice (asana) and breath (pranayama)

• Intro to basic yoga poses and proper alignment

• Familiarity with with props, when and how to use them

• Mindfulness and body awareness

• What to expect when attending classes at Cultivate

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No prior yoga experience is required, but those who have practiced and are looking for a refresher are welcome!

Dress comfortably and please no heavy foods before class.

Props are provided, but you may bring your own if you wish.

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A suggested donation of $40 supports Maria and the nonprofit Cultivate mission to bring GIFT-BASED YOGA to ALL.