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@ YOGA AMANSALA ~ ALAMEDA, CA!
YIN + RESTORATIVE YOGA
In this class, we alternate between holding poses actively (muscles engaged) and passively (no muscular effort) for 1-2 minutes to create spaciousness in our being. With the use props, heat, time, and gravity, the body naturally unwinds on its own. This approach works through trapped energy in the physical, mental, and emotional body.
MONDAYS
@ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
YOGA + TRE®
This class offers movement to gently stretch and open up the body prior to experiencing neurogenic tremors and myofascial release (TRE®/tension-trauma release exercises. When the body settles into a state of rest and safety, it naturally begins to unwind and ease tension. This helps to reduce our reactive states of freeze, flight, fight, dissociation, and overwhelm. Class format: guided body scan, 20-30 min. Hatha yoga, 20 min. tremoring process, 5-10 min. rest/ savasana/ integration.
WEDNESDAYS
@ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
OUTDOOR QIGONG
Qigong (Chi Kung) is an ancient Chinese practice (similar to Tai Chi) that uses soft, circular movements while standing. The gentle pace heightens this meditative and mindful experience to let your energy flow. QiGong stimulates the body, mind, and energy while practicing balance, strength, and flexibility. Meet at Chochenyo Park, only 1 block from Yoga Amansala!
1st & 3rd TUESDAYS
JUNE & JULY
@ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
LAUGHTER YOGA WORKSHOP
Join us for a full laughter workout! Laughter Yoga combines unconditional laughter with yogic breathing (pranayama). Guided laughter exercises create childlike playfulness, loosens the ego, and taps into creativity and spontaneity. On the physiological level, you'll gain fresh oxygen and stimulate the diaphragm and abdominal muscles. This calms the nervous system, lowers stress levels, and gives you energy. Laughter is also the shortest distance to connect with others!
SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 2023
@ 1:30 pm - 3 pm Cost: $35
QIGONG for ENERGY FLOW
QIGONG (Chi Kung) is made up of two Chinese words. Qi is pronounced "chee" and is translated to mean the life force or vital-energy that flows through all things in the universe. The second word, Gong, means work or skill that is cultivated through steady practice. Together, Qigong (Chi Kung) means cultivating energy. It is an ancient Chinese practice similar to Tai Chi and uses gentle, repetitive movements while sitting or standing. The movements are performed slowly to create a meditative quality and increase energy flow in the body. The name of the movements often brings an enhanced quality to the experience, ie. 'Dancing Rainbow.' Our classes practice the style of Shenzen, Chow, and Shibashi Qigong. All levels are welcome.
MEDITATION for AWARENESS
MEDITATION is an opportunity to observe your mind, the habits it tends to go into, and bringing yourself back to the present moment. We begin to see that we are not our minds, and we can let go of our thoughts, judgements, and reactions. In meditation, we practice a healthy relationship with ourselves as we receive information about our physical, mental, emotional, and energy state. Meditation is not "mastered" but rather a continuous journey with ourselves. Benefits of meditation include: stress relief, increased focus, clarity, insight, creativity, and release. At Hanuman Yoga Retreat & Holistic Living, we practice various types of meditation: walking, sitting, loving kindness/compassionate, zen, exploring the five senses, mantras, and more.
YOGA for MINDFULNESS
Hatha yoga can be for EVERY BODY and experienced in a non-competitive environment, where the space is warm, light, supportive, and fun. Our gentle and moderate yoga classes are practical and benefits beginners to advanced yogis. Participating in our class is not about whether you are "good" at yoga or not. It's not achievement-based or doing poses by auto-pilot. Instead, yoga is an opportunity to spend time in your body, be attuned to the information and sensations that arrive, and staying curious. This "body awareness" approach keeps learning infinite while building a strong and healthy relationship with yourself. By noticing our physical, mental, and emotional state during yoga, we are able to practice listening to our body. We can then support our balance, strength, flexibility, and needs with kindness.