JOAN HYMAN| OCTOBER 5th & 6th 2021 6:30PM -- 9:00PM

Getting Up & Staying Up in Inversions: Tuesday, October 5th 6:30 -- 9:00PM

Inversions are an important part of our yoga practice and can help us access the many layers of our being. They can also be challenging postures and can bring up fear of being unstable. Build your inner strength and confidence to move through obstacles by going upside down while being supported with props, a wall, and intelligent instruction. Joan will guide you on an inversion exploration that is safe, effective, and accessible for everyone. She will spend time unpacking the shoulder girdle and how to find more stability in this region along with addressing the core muscles that create deep stability in the trunk. This invigorating practice will leave you feeling transformed as you gain a sense of clarity and inspiration that inversions can bring! All levels welcome!

Expanding your breath with asana and pranayama: Wed., October 5th 6:30 -- 9:00PM

Asana practice is a gateway to accessing the subtle layers of our being through pranayama. In this practice, Joan will discuss our koshas and the effects that certain postures have on our diaphragm and the way we breath. We will explore postures that create space in the diaphragm, our intercostals, and lengthen our trunk to help access our breath in a deeper and more efficient way. This practice will include lateral bending, twisting, backbends with support (and some without) leading into sarvangasana which is a gateway to the pranayama practice. We will close the evening with a restorative and pranayama practice to help you feel the most subtle layers of your being and the deep quietness that comes with accessing this peaceful place. Open to all levels!