Yoga on the Mountain 2024

Rise and shine with a sense of clarity and calm.  We start slow with gentle stretches and begin to embrace energizing breath to invigorate your retreat day and leave you feeling fantastic. Conclude the practice with a peaceful meditation to center your thoughts and set a positive tone for the day ahead. This class is suitable for all levels of experience. Studies indicate that mindfulness and meditation can positively impact mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Embrace the power of meditation based on your instincts rather than preconceived notions.

Practice a gentle Sun Salutation Flow in a new mindful way through the application of The Alexander Technique (AT). AT is not a technique per se, it is a methodology of moving that connects "thinking and doing". The methodology was developed by FM Alexander in the late 19th Century, and is used by actors, dancers, musicians, singers and athletes to find the most possible freedom in the body, and achieve maximum efficiency in the mind/body connection. The practice of AT retrains the body to change physical habits that may cause injury over time, and/or are interfering with the best possible use of our whole self. 

Discover a fresh, integrated approach to pelvic floor health. We'll shift away from isolating the pelvic floor and instead place it within broader myofascial lines and functional movement patterns. Focused on the inner core, you'll leave with practical exercises to support long-term pelvic health.

Whether you’re beginning to experience perimenopause or have transitioned into menopause, this yoga class offers guidance and support to encourage embracing this significant life transition with strength, humor, resilience, and inner peace. In this transitional period in our lives, it's important to focus on building strength, endurance and bone density along with finding ease and compassion. In this class, we'll not only work on strengthening your body but also aim to enhance circulation, eliminate any stagnation, and ease mental tension. The class will allow you to ask questions and receive guidance to explore options that work for your body. This class is open to all levels.