WORKSHOPS

Restorative yoga is a practice that supports slowing down and opening your body through passive stretching. It is the counter practice to strong, flowing yoga practices and a great way to compliment more athletic forms of yoga and exercise.  Poses are supported by the use of props when needed and are held typically for 3-5 minutes.  With the body fully supported, participants can take time to focus on deepening their breath and slowly releasing stress and tension stored in the body.  The practice sets one up for a deep meditative and restorative state.  This workshop is appropriate for all levels. 

Discover the magic of Cacao Ceremony where you will enjoy some cacao followed by a guided group meditation. Cacao will assist you into a meditative state. In a deep meditative state you are more able to be aware of your energetic body. The seven main Chakras (energetic clusters in the subtle body) will be explored, one for each of the seven weeks of the series. Cacao ceremonies are an ancient tradition that has been practiced for thousands of years. Cacao has medicinal properties and benefits such as: deeper meditation, abundant creativity, increased happiness and much more. Each Chakra represents a basic level of human consciouness. Learn how understanding the chakras in your body will support many areas in your personal life

In this age of hot/heated/infrared yoga, we forget that the fire (Agni) is supposed to be ignited from within. Join Valerie in a pair of workshops that utilize your breath in several pranayama techniques as well as utilizing strength movements of your body to build the fire in your internal furnace. You will build strength in your body for your asana practice, and perhaps some mental stamina to improve a calm state of mind.

Bring a pair of sturdy socks along with your mat, your sense of fun and curiosity about your yoga practice, and the mobility of your body. This workshop is accessible to all students and levels of practice!

 Restorative yoga is a practice that supports slowing down and opening your body through passive stretching. It is the counter practice to strong, flowing yoga practices and a great way to compliment more athletic forms of yoga and exercise.  Poses are supported by the use of props when needed and are held typically for 3-5 minutes.  With the body fully supported, participants can take time to focus on deepening their breath and slowly releasing stress and tension stored in the body.  The practice sets one up for a deep meditative and restorative state.  This workshop is appropriate for all levels.