Upcoming Workshops
Pranayama with Tonya Garreaud
Four Thursdays: April 9, May 7, June 4, and July 2
8:30 – 9:30 AM
The practice of pranayama is an awakening process involving techniques that give us ways to observe the breath, the flow of energy within the body, and prana—vital life force. By observing and carefully changing the natural breath we create the possibility to transform ourselves. With regular practice, the breath opens, our spirits are lifted, and our awareness of the inner spaces of the mind are expanded with quietude and equanimity.
This hybrid series will support your regular practice of pranayama with supine and seated techniques. Open to those who have completed an Iyengar Yoga pranayama course. Class sessions will be recorded; students will have access to the recordings for 28 days.
Open Practice
Upcoming Saturdays: April 11, May 9, and June 13
1:00 – 3:00 PM
Join your fellow yoga students and Jewel Yoga teachers for open practice. This is not a lead practice session or a class; no one is “in charge”. You practice by yourself. Sometimes we practice together. We help each other and learn together as we practice. It’s inspiring!
Practicing alongside one’s peers, you may see an interesting use of a prop or way of doing a pose. You may be moved to experiment with what you see and get involved, practicing with others. It’s also an opportunity to practice in the space where so much positive work has taken place. At Jewel Yoga, we’ve been practicing in this space for over 25 years!
Show up any time after 1:00. Arrive with a plan or just see how it goes. Use this time to work with props you don’t have at home like the trestle, the viparita dandasana bench or the ropes.
Open to current Intermediate and Advanced students who have a regular home practice. Participants are expected to be aware of their own capacities and take responsibility for their own safety while practicing.
Iyengar Yoga for Osteoporosis with Martina Phillips
Four Saturdays: April 18, 25, and May 2 and 16
$120 for the series
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Iyengar Yoga is highly effective for supporting bone health because of its emphasis on precise alignment, longer holding times, and the intelligent use of props such as blocks, straps, and chairs. These elements allow practitioners to work safely and progressively in poses that can help stimulate and maintain bone mineral density.
In this special four-class series, we will explore yoga poses recommended for osteoporosis and osteopenia, along with safe modifications of poses you may already practice. We will also cover important guidelines for practicing yoga safely with low bone density, including movements to encourage, movements to avoid, and how to adapt your practice with confidence.
The workshop is open to all levels and is suitable for students who are new to yoga as well as experienced practitioners who want to practice safely and effectively with osteoporosis or osteopenia.
Each session will include guided practice, clear demonstrations, and time for questions so that you leave with practical tools to support a stronger, safer, and more sustainable yoga practice.
This hybrid workshop will be available both online and in person.
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