Yin & Yang Yoga Intensive May 23rd

Yin & Yang Yoga Intensive

Saturday May 23rd, 2.30 - 4.30pm

Hi yoga friends,

I am excited to offer my Yin & Yang Yoga Intensive on Saturday May 23rd, Bairnsdale. My last one before I go to Bali to do a further 100 hours in Yin yoga training. I hope to share what I have learnt with you in class and in workshops. I hope to continue with the Yin and Yang intensives as well as introducing deep yin and restorative intensives when I return. My first offerings will be in July.

What's on offer for this intensive: A playful mix of 'yang' and 'yin' yoga. 'Yang' yoga is a dynamic, active and heating practice whereas 'yin' yoga is quiet, meditative and cooling practice. I offer flowing sequences beginning with Sun Salutes and moving through vinyasas to build heat before sliding into beautiful grounding moon salute variations. Throughout these flowing vinyasas the focus will be opening up space in the upper back, shoulders and neck.

The 'yin' practice where the poses are held for up to five minutes with emphasise on the lower body slowly and mindfully allowing the pose and time to melt away tension and tightness. This intensive is 2 hours of mindful movement finishing with pranayama (nadi shodhana) and meditation.

Details

Day: Saturday May 23rd
Time: 2.30 - 4.30pm
Venue: St Mary's Parish Centre, 23 Pyke Street, Bairnsdale
Investment: Prepay $30 or $25 concession by Tuesday May 19th
Payment on the day: $35, $30 concession

How to book?
Your booking is made when your payment has been received. An email will confirm your booking. Payment can be made either in cash/cheque at my classes or by Direct Bank Transfer (email for details)

Cancellation: A cancellation made before 5pm Tuesday May 19th will be refunded in full. After that date no refund will be given.

I look forward to seeing you on the mat.

Light, love and peace,

Margot XXXX

Yoga Intensive: Journey to the psoas

Intensive 4
Yoga Intensive May 9th
Restorative Yoga: Journey to the Psoas 

Where and what does the psoas muscle group do?
Where is this 'psoas muscle' group?
The iliopsoas muscle group is made up of the psoas major, psoas, minor and the iliacus muscles.We will mostly explore the psoas major muscle in thisi workshop. The psoas originates from the 12th thoracic vertebrae (T12) and travels laterally to each of the 5 lumbar vertebrae. From there it flows down through the abdominal core, the pelvis, to attach to the top of the femur (thigh) bone (see image below from http://www.townsvillemassage.com/healthy-hip-flexors/)

 What does it do?

The Psoas is the only ‘muscle’ to connect the upper and lower spine to the legs. It is responsible for holding us upright, and allows us to lift our legs in order to walk. A healthily functioning psoas stabilizes the spine and provides internal support through the trunk. This forms a shelf for the vital organs of the abdominal core to function optimally.
Interesting?

Resetting the psoas can assist with fatigue and tiredness, digestive and menstrual irregularities as well as lower back, SI joint and hip discomfort, and pelvic imbalances.
Internal awareness of the iliopsoas muslce group and learning to release this muscle group will bring a sense of freedom, ease and structural integrity into your core.

Appropriate for all levels as variations and modifications offered throughout the practice. Tailor the practice to suit your needs on the day.

Prepay and save $5: $30 or $25 concession
Otherwise pay on the day: $35 or $30 concession
Contact Margot Porter on prasannayoga@hotmail.com for details

To express your interest or to book you spot contact Margot at prasannayoga@hotmail.com
Limited places available.
Om shanti, shanti, shanti
Margot