YIN YOGA CLASSES
FALL OF 2024
This fall I am taking break from teaching weekly yoga classes. To keep informed of any updates please check back or sign up for my newsletter.
Yin Yoga is a practice that emphasizes long-held passive stretches that target the deeper connective tissues, including fascia, ligaments and and is of increasing value to practice as we age. By emphasizing long held passive stretches, yin yoga will help to stretch and lengthen these tissues while having a meditative quality. Yin yoga is based on Taoist understanding of Qi (or energy) and through these poses we are opening up blockages and releasing energy to flow freely. All poses are done in positions on the floor, and blocks and bolsters are liberally used and encouraged.
In this deeply nourishing class we are also cultivating mindfulness, helping us to come home to a deeper and richer aspect of ourselves. My aim is to both support the body, as well as the mind, the soul, and the nervous system. These classes are a wonderful remedy for our fast paced world, as it gives us the opportunity to slow down and find peace. Many people find that this class helps them to ease anxiety, helps with sleep disorders, relieves pain in the body, and more.
NOTE: Please bring a mat, a light to medium blanket for cover and as prop, and any props or bolsters you desire for extra supports. Here’s some important info on what to bring:
Please bring your own:
FALL OF 2024
This fall I am taking break from teaching weekly yoga classes. To keep informed of any updates please check back or sign up for my newsletter.
Yin Yoga is a practice that emphasizes long-held passive stretches that target the deeper connective tissues, including fascia, ligaments and and is of increasing value to practice as we age. By emphasizing long held passive stretches, yin yoga will help to stretch and lengthen these tissues while having a meditative quality. Yin yoga is based on Taoist understanding of Qi (or energy) and through these poses we are opening up blockages and releasing energy to flow freely. All poses are done in positions on the floor, and blocks and bolsters are liberally used and encouraged.
In this deeply nourishing class we are also cultivating mindfulness, helping us to come home to a deeper and richer aspect of ourselves. My aim is to both support the body, as well as the mind, the soul, and the nervous system. These classes are a wonderful remedy for our fast paced world, as it gives us the opportunity to slow down and find peace. Many people find that this class helps them to ease anxiety, helps with sleep disorders, relieves pain in the body, and more.
NOTE: Please bring a mat, a light to medium blanket for cover and as prop, and any props or bolsters you desire for extra supports. Here’s some important info on what to bring:
Please bring your own:
- yoga mat,
- a light to medium blanket or towel or two to use as an easy prop, for padding, and/or for cover during savasana (final resting pose),
- and any other props or bolsters you desire for extra supports (see below)
- Because I’m not a yoga studio, I don’t own extra blocks or bolsters, so in encourage you to have your own so that you can use for both in class, and for your own home practice and comfort. Please note, it’s not necessary to bring bolsters and blocks, so don’t worry if you can’t or just choose not to - a mat and blanket is recommended however.
- Please leave shoes outside of yoga studio door
- Any extra articles such as jackets, bags etc, can be left inside and in the back room of the studio so as not to overly clutter the yoga space. (Clear room, clear mind :) )
- Reminder to silence phones during class
I believe that our body archives all experiences that we weren’t able to safely process at the time, and yoga is a wonderful way to help release that held tension, stress and congested energy. Yoga opens us up to our natural health, vitality and joy - strengthening and awakening our body, mind and spirit!
yoga nidra classes
NEW MOON YOGA NIDRA (class is now full)
DECEMBER 14 2023
6:30-7:45
4711 Elizabeth St
(Alberni Natural Health Group Building)
Port Alberni, BC
$22
To Register Etranfer to [email protected]
Rest and renew prior to the Christmas season. Join us in this sweet practice and within the New Moon too - making it a sweet and opportune time to dream, rest and manifest!
To reserve your spot please E-transfer funds to [email protected] - be sure to include your name and email in the comment section of the e-transfer. If you don't use internet payment then please contact me to register.
In this class we'll take a little time to do some journaling, considering what we would like to manifest in our lives - and then we'll drop into a deeply relaxing state of rest, allowing the seeds of our intentions to take root in our subconscious during the deeply restful practice of Yoga Nidra.
Yoga Nidra means yogic sleep and is among one the deepest possible states of relaxation while still maintaining full consciousness. This ancient practice is known to reduce tension and anxiety, as well as facilitate healing in the body.
Join us in this healing class where you will journal a little, and then rest comfortably on your back, using blankets and bolsters to fully release and relax for about 40 minutes. During this time you will simply listen to my voice as I guide you into a state of deep relaxation while you remain awake and aware as you fully release tension in the body, and the mind.
Yoga Nidra provides you with a simple and effortless way to simply observe sensations, thoughts and emotions without being completely drawn into them and affected by them, instead remaining in a peaceful and relaxed state.
The experience teaches us that we are more than our thoughts and emotions, and that there is at all times a deep resource within.
FOR YOUR COMFORT PLEASE NOTE:
Bring a yoga mat and a light blanket for cover if you'd like, and even a blanket to lay on for extra comfort. If you think you need it, also light pillow or something soft for under your head is advised, as well as a bolster or pillow for under your knees. You will be lying on the floor for about 40-45 minutes.
Also bring a journal/note book, or paper and pen to dream and record your reflections.
DECEMBER 14 2023
6:30-7:45
4711 Elizabeth St
(Alberni Natural Health Group Building)
Port Alberni, BC
$22
To Register Etranfer to [email protected]
Rest and renew prior to the Christmas season. Join us in this sweet practice and within the New Moon too - making it a sweet and opportune time to dream, rest and manifest!
To reserve your spot please E-transfer funds to [email protected] - be sure to include your name and email in the comment section of the e-transfer. If you don't use internet payment then please contact me to register.
In this class we'll take a little time to do some journaling, considering what we would like to manifest in our lives - and then we'll drop into a deeply relaxing state of rest, allowing the seeds of our intentions to take root in our subconscious during the deeply restful practice of Yoga Nidra.
Yoga Nidra means yogic sleep and is among one the deepest possible states of relaxation while still maintaining full consciousness. This ancient practice is known to reduce tension and anxiety, as well as facilitate healing in the body.
Join us in this healing class where you will journal a little, and then rest comfortably on your back, using blankets and bolsters to fully release and relax for about 40 minutes. During this time you will simply listen to my voice as I guide you into a state of deep relaxation while you remain awake and aware as you fully release tension in the body, and the mind.
Yoga Nidra provides you with a simple and effortless way to simply observe sensations, thoughts and emotions without being completely drawn into them and affected by them, instead remaining in a peaceful and relaxed state.
The experience teaches us that we are more than our thoughts and emotions, and that there is at all times a deep resource within.
FOR YOUR COMFORT PLEASE NOTE:
Bring a yoga mat and a light blanket for cover if you'd like, and even a blanket to lay on for extra comfort. If you think you need it, also light pillow or something soft for under your head is advised, as well as a bolster or pillow for under your knees. You will be lying on the floor for about 40-45 minutes.
Also bring a journal/note book, or paper and pen to dream and record your reflections.
About my yoga background:
Yoga has weaved its way in and out of my life since my early teens. After a back injury in my 30's I turned to yoga to help heal my body and in doing so I found that it also deeply nourished my mind and spirit. Finally, in 2011 I followed my long held dream and embarked on my training to become certified as a Yoga Teacher through Red Door Yoga.
Drawing from a training in classical Hatha, I integrate various styles of yoga with my main passion being informed by Insight Yin Yoga, learning much from Carly Forest.
My years of work as a Jin Shin Do® Acupressurist and Reiki Master also influence my understanding of the body, it’s energy systems, and how to work somatically with the bodymind. My teachings are trauma informed and respect the body/mind that you inhabit each time that you enter the class environment.
Yin Yoga is a superb practice to support healing and awakening for the body, mind and emotions.
If you have any questions about my classes feel free to reach out to me at [email protected]
About my yoga background:
Yoga has weaved its way in and out of my life since my early teens. After a back injury in my 30's I turned to yoga to help heal my body and in doing so I found that it also deeply nourished my mind and spirit. Finally, in 2011 I followed my long held dream and embarked on my training to become certified as a Yoga Teacher through Red Door Yoga.
Drawing from a training in classical Hatha, I integrate various styles of yoga with my main passion being informed by Insight Yin Yoga, learning much from Carly Forest.
My years of work as a Jin Shin Do® Acupressurist and Reiki Master also influence my understanding of the body, it’s energy systems, and how to work somatically with the bodymind. My teachings are trauma informed and respect the body/mind that you inhabit each time that you enter the class environment.
Yin Yoga is a superb practice to support healing and awakening for the body, mind and emotions.
If you have any questions about my classes feel free to reach out to me at [email protected]
"Irene, your Yin Yoga classes are like church to me. I always feel so grounded, connected and more at peace in my soul after your classes. Namaste"