Next up... is our Spiral Yin Yoga Session starting Tuesday April 2nd and running weekly until May 7th.
Spring is a time where we emerge from the stillness and rest of the Water Element / Winter season, with a powerful erupting energy that is expressed in nature through the spiral shape, the cracking open of eggs, the birthing of new life, sprouting shoots, germinating seeds, and the upward growth of stems and tree trunks. In human beings, when we are in alignment, this energy can be felt as a rush of energy, fresh bursts of creativity, a conviction in justice, and the developing of a clear vision and direction for how to create something or move in a new direction, as well as a flexible, approach to life which is reflected in our bodies. When this “Wood energy” is blocked through emotional repression, ongoing, unrelenting stress, resistance, unhealthy eating, drinking too much alcohol, or lack of opportunities for moving and creative expression, this expansive and flowing spring energy can be felt in the body in the form of chronic tension, stress and pain, emotional disregulation, menstrual, digestive and sleep disturbances.
This spring, join senior yoga teacher, alchemist and artist Julie Gladstone as we work with the powerful creative energy of the spring season to help us come into alignment with the gifts of the Wood Element. Each week we will meet on zoom and move through one hour of guided meditation, long held yin yoga poses to release and move blocked energy in the body, increase flexibility and mobility in our connective tissue and joints, and support the health of the Liver and Gallbladder. We will be moving the body in spiral shapes through a series rich in twists, that cleanse and release chronic holding patterns in the body. Our series will help us to release tension in our shoulders and hips, while encouraging the flow of energy through the spine. You will also learn a few powerful essential oil and acupoint combinations that you can use anytime as a simple stress relieving tool to help move stuck emotions, reset your nervous system and tap into your own intuition and natural creativity.
Please note, live classes this spring will take place on TUESDAY evenings at 6:30pm EST via ZOOM
You can also join our wide community of students who participate asynchronously. A video link will be sent to your inbox every Wednesday with our class notes so that you can participate at a time that feels right for you.
What people are saying about Alchemical Yin Yoga classes with Julie….
”If you're looking for a little soul uplift, some calm connection or just a truly peaceful moment with your self, I highly recommend Julie' s yoga classes. Julie has a beautiful and unique way of sharing her practice and you will feel warmly in tune and informed with how each move or pose is connecting you within and externally. I find her classes unlike any other Yin I have tried and look forward to this moment of my week so much.”
"Julie's classes are just the nurturing, restorative energy that I need. Like guided self-care. I always come away more centered, peaceful and connected to my body."
SPIRAL YIN YOGA & THE WOOD ELEMENT
APRIL 2nd - MAY 7th 2024
TUESDAYS 6:30 - 7:30pm EST (or asynchronously by video link)
COST FOR THE 6-WEEK SERIES:
We are commited to offering our couses on a sliding scale so that the classes are accessible to a wide range of incomes. Please pay at a rate your are able. The recommende range is suggested below.
SLIDING SCALE - recommended range is $66 - $198
REGISTER BY FILLING IN THE FORM HERE
Please send payment by etransfer to julianne.gladstone@gmail.com
or by PAYPAL