Workshops and Special Events
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SeptemberSaturday, September 28 - Restorative Yoga & Massage Workshop - 1:00pm-3:00pm
Join Beth McNally, Restorative Yoga teacher, and Colleen Conroy of Northern Light Massage, for a two hour session of complete relaxation. You will be guided into some of the most relaxing poses Restorative Yoga has to offer, we will then couple these specific poses with massage in order to induce an even deeper level of relaxation. This session is limited to 10 participants, pre-registration and pre-payment are required. The cost is $50 per person. |
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OctoberFriday, October 4 - Sunday, October 6 - Yin Level 2 Teacher Training
Please visit Yin Training tab at the top of the page for detailed information regarding this training. Wednesdays, October 9, 16 & 23 - Rx Yoga for Pain Relief - 5:30pm-6:30pm Join instructor Jackie Foster for this special series and discover how to use yoga postures to ease chronic pain. Everyone experiences pain at some point. Much of the pain we suffer from is due to muscular imbalance. Some muscles are long and tight and some are short and tight. There isn't any benefit to stretching already unyielding muscles. Learn the Daily Five stretches for rebalancing the body and adaptations to incorporate in any yoga class. All bodies are welcome. Yoga newbies or long time practitioners will experience more comfort on and off the mat. Preregistration for the this class in strongly encouraged but drop-ins are welcome. Classes are $15 each (attendees can use an existing class pass). Saturday, October 26 - Somatic Self-Care Exercises for the Neck, Jaw and Skull 12:00pm-3:00pm Specially programmed for sufferers of chronic neck soreness, frequent tension headaches and TMJ problems. Workshop led by Dave MacDougall *Preregistration is required - Cost: $55 - To register please contact Dave at somatics@roadrunner.com |
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NovemberSaturday, November 2 - Yin & Acupressure Workshop - 1:00pm-3:00pm
Join licensed massage therapist Colleen Conroy and yoga instructor Beth McNally on a journey of self-care. Beth will lead you through a variety Yin Yoga poses, a practice that is based on the meridian system of Chinese medicine that creates deep stretching within the connective tissue and joints, while accessing and opening your meridian (energy) lines. These poses will be complimented by Colleen's instruction of applying acupressure to yourself while in these poses. Acupressure also works on the meridian lines helping with stress relief, and overall balance. These practices are a perfect compliment to each other and not only will you learn more about each of these practices, but you will learn how to take these instructions into your own practice. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Cost is $50 per person and handouts will be provided for home use. Sunday, November 10 - Bliss & Deep Relaxation - 2:00pm-4:00pm It is the time of the year to turn inward, a time to nurture yourself, to replenish your stores of vital energy, a time to open into the bliss within you, which is the promise of yoga. Simple Bliss yoga sequences, a breathing practice to quiet your mind and a long, guided Savasana nestled into the support of your props. This workshop is led by Helene Gibbens, E-RYT500. Helene has been teaching yoga and wellness practices for almost 20 years in the North Country. She has over 1200 hours of yoga teacher training, has mentored teachers in training and coaches meditation. Pre-registration by November 8 - $35, Drop-ins welcome - $45 Information and Registration: yogawithhelene2@gmail.com or 518-637-2963 Friday, November 15 - Focus Friday - Veterans Day Restorative Class Fundraiser - 5:30pm-6:30pm Let's honor our local Vets. This Focus Friday is to honor those Veterans that have served our country and are right here in Saranac Lake at the Col. C. David Merkel, MD Veterans Residence of St. Joe's. This is a donation based class with all proceeds going to the Merkel House. Class will be a restorative based class with a relaxation focus. Even if you can't attend consider donating to a great and local cause. Wednesday, November 21 - Yoga for a Healthy Gut - 5:15pm-6:30pm Yoga practices can support the health of your digestive track and assist in the healing of chronic gas, bloating and constipation, as well as IBS and SIBO. More than 70% of your immune system is seated in your gut. A happy gut has an impact on your mood as well as your physical wellbeing. This 75 minute workshop will include a sequence of poses to release chronic gut and abdominal tensions, a sitting posture for better digestion and a practice to regulate elimination. There's no better time to learn new practices to nurture your digestive and overall wellbeing then just before the Holiday season! This workshop is led by Helene Gibbens, E-RYT500. Helene has been teaching yoga and wellness practices for almost 20 years in the North Country. She has over 1200 hours of yoga teacher training, has mentored teachers in training and coaches meditation. Pre-registration by November 18 - $20, Drop-ins welcome - $30 Information and Registration: yogawithhelene2@gmail.com or 518-637-2963 The workshop includes pose handouts. |