Creating Roots: Guided Meditation and Yin Yoga

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Facilitated by Sonya Verma

Category: Bodywork, Contemplation

In our modern world we are often in our heads instead of our bodies. Welcome time to slow down, reflect and honor the magic of the inner world. We will explore embodying and contemplative practices through yin yoga and guided meditations. This is a 6-week class but we welcome drop ins, provided we have space.

Yin yoga is a wonderful complement to the more active, solar yang style of yoga with slower, longer held poses that target the connective tissue in our bodies: ligaments, tendons, and fascia. This allows your body space for a deeper release by holding postures longer (for 3-5 minutes). Supports and props are offered if needed. This gives time for the muscles to relax, allowing the body to go to the deeper tissues. This class combines breathing exercises and Yin to explore the edges of your practice on and off your mat. This class is suitable for all levels and no prior yoga experience is required.

Sonya Verma is a yoga instructor, meditation coach and Reiki Master. Prior to her journey as a yoga instructor she earned her B.S. in Human Nutrition and Masters in Healthcare Administration and Business Informatics. During her time in school and working in the healthcare industry, yoga and meditation became a cornerstone of her life and helped her stay healthy in mind, body and spirit. She felt drawn to different modalities of healing and went deeper into her practice which inspired her to share her passion with others. When Sonya is not teaching yoga or training she enjoys spending quality time with her husband Daniel and two lovely kittens Bodhi and Willow. She also enjoys spending time with her family, friends, cooking, hiking and traveling.