Improve flexibility, focus the mind, and maintain inner peace throughout the holiday season.
DHARMA GENTLE: 6-WEEK COURSE
LIVE ON ZOOM...
Saturdays, November 26, 2022 - December 31, 2022
12:00PM - 1:15PM EST
with Teresa Kay-Aba Kennedy
REGISTERJoin our special holiday series to improve flexibility, focus the mind and maintain inner peace throughout the season.
In this course, practice a meditative Gentle Yoga sequence including an extended warm up, simple standing postures and stretches, the foundation Sun Salutation, and basic variations of key postures such as Shoulder Stand, forward bends, back bending and spinal twist. The physical posture practice (Asana) tones and invigorates the body and mind, leading to enhanced flexibility, strength, balance and concentration. This sequence feels like a total body massage - opening your shoulders, strengthening your back and easing tension in your muscles. The class includes a simple breathing exercise (pranayama) and accessible meditative technique to regulate the heartbeat, de-stress the nervous system and calm the mind. At the end of each class, enjoy an extended deep healing relaxation, which relieves stress, slows down the thoughts, and recharges one’s physical body. It is a complete practice that will lead to radiant health, a peaceful life and, eventually self-realization.
Over six weeks together, Teresa Kay-Aba Kennedy will break down the poses step-by-step and offer a range of options to accommodate various body types, conditions and capacity. If you often do high intensity workouts, this is a great balance to calm the nervous system. It is suitable for ALL levels whether you are new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner seeking to get back to the essentials with a restorative practice. Understanding the core elements of each pose helps deepen the practice and prevent injuries. The course provides a strong foundation to prepare you to join further yoga classes and courses.
WHAT YOU GET:
- 6 LIVE sessions on ZOOM
- Pre-recorded Gentle Yoga class for practice
- Access to the Course Hub to connect with others
- Posture breakdown in Course Hub
- Modifications to suit your needs
- Feedback from Teresa Kay-Aba Kennedy
THE SCHEDULE:
- #1: Saturday, November 26, 2022
- #2: Saturday, December 3, 2022
- #3: Saturday, December 10, 2022
- #4: Saturday, December 17, 2022
- #5: Saturday, December 24, 2022
- #6: Saturday, December 31, 2022
If you can't make one of the live sessions, no worries. Replays will be available. Access to the Course Hub and pre-recorded class is through the duration of the six weeks. Wear comfortable clothing and make sure you have a mat and a space to practice, as well as a computer setup to take a livestreaming class via Zoom. Most of all, come with an open mind and heart, and remember that compassion is the foundation of the practice.
Your Teacher
Teresa Kay-Aba Kennedy is founder of the Breathe & Burn® Mind-Body Studio (formerly Ta Yoga) and has taught yoga and mindfulness for 20 years. She has in-depth training at the 200-hr, 500-hr and 700-hr levels. Her core styles are Integral Yoga, Dharma Yoga, Tao Porchon Yoga and Vinyasa Yoga. A Harvard Business School-trained strategist, entrepreneur and former VP at MTV Networks, she understands the stresses of work-life. In 2002, she founded the first yoga studio in Harlem and became internationally-recognized for her work in wellness and empowerment. She served six years on the Board of Yoga Alliance, and was Interim CEO and first African-American chair of the Board. A National Spokesperson for the American Heart Association, she has contributed to various media outlets including being one of the first Blacks featured on the cover of Yoga Journal. She was also featured in Oprah's book, Live Your Best Life! Learn more about her approach to yoga.
READY TO JOIN?
Early Bird Price: $108 $90
Register by November 23, 2022 for Early Bird Price.
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