Yoga and Chill

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How restorative yin yoga can help to heal race-based trauma Gentle movement and deep breathing can be soothing.

When Life Gets Hard: 4 Lessons That Eased My Suffering - Tiny Buddha We all experience pain and trauma. Here's what I learned about dealing and healing while suffering through the hardest time of my life.

15 minutes of mindfulness a day 'slows down memory decline' that accompanies ageing A new study suggests mindful activities are not only good for our mental health but our memory and concentration as well

A 12-Minute Breathing Practice to Activate Your Vagus Nerve - Mindful A simple breathing practice to help you extend the length of your exhale, telling the body it’s safe to let your guard down.

We hope you had a great holiday weekend. We're back this fall with a new Yoga for (Absolute) Beginners Workshop beginning 9/18!

Sign up at our meetup page today:

Yoga for (Absolute) Beginners Workshop, Sat, Sep 18, 2021, 10:00 AM Sat, Sep 18, 2021, 10:00 AM: Jumpstart your Yoga practice in just 5 weeks!Child's Pose.Warrior 2.Savasana.These are three of the most iconic Yoga poses.Do you know how to make them work in your unique

We're taking savasana until 8/30 when we'll be back with expanded classes and workshops.

We'd love your feedback and input on this poll so we can improve our offerings in the fall: https://form.typeform.com/to/EaOBlYS5

In honor of our savasana...

What are you doing today for relaxation and rejuvenation?

More on starting a journaling practice

Setting a Schedule
Once you've determined the structure of your journal, reflect on your daily routine to determine the best time to practice. For some people, mornings may be best and others may prefer right before bed. Choose a time you can stick to consistently.

Determining how long to journal
We suggest writing for at least 5 minutes. Some may benefit from writing down your start time and the projected end time based on your goal at the top of your page.
Also, using a timer is a great tool to use when you're getting started. Set it and then forget it.

Determining how to end your practice
Contemplate how to end your journaling practice with mindfulness. Once the timer sounds, we invite you to close your eyes or soften your gaze and take deep breaths.
Perhaps, read over what you've written and reflect on it. Consider concluding the day's entry with statements such as

As I read this, I notice that...
Now, I'm aware of/that...
I feel...

If you wrote about future plans and goals, consider bookmarking the page or turning into the action items on a calendar or agenda.