Come and experience a deep dive into the ankles and wrists in this workshop. We will gently work to restore these most essential and often overlooked joints to greater health. This workshop is great for injury prevention and gaining greater body awareness, and also for anyone who has experienced an injury or arthritis that has limited their range of motion and/or caused lasting pain.
Saturday, August 15th 2020 3-5:30pm
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The meditation teachings range from guided visualizations, loving-kindness (metta) practice, mindfulness exercises and more. Our purpose is to quiet the mind, stabilize our attention on the present moment and look deeply into the nature of our hearts and minds.
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People who practice yoga experience diffuse, profoundly positive effects, including helping to make daily tasks easier and improving your mood, to stimulating chemical changes in the brain that affect cognition and the amount of dopamine available to be used. This yoga class is explicitly designed for the unique challenges of those with PD.
Read MoreServes older adults and senior in reclaiming and maintaining health and vitality.
March 3rd - April 7th, 2020
$160 by February 18th, $175 after.
Read MoreThis is a heavenly experience of Restorative Yoga with a twist of Thai Bodywork - a wonderful opportunity to unwind, get stretched, massaged and relax deeper than ever before.
Read MoreExplore the best ways to facilitate healthy aging through gentle movement, meditation and breath practices. Classes will range from restful restorative yoga to strength and flexibility building basic Hatha yoga to chair yoga. Themes will include cardiovascular health, cognitive function, improving energy and uplifting the spirit.
Fridays 2-3:15
Purusha Yoga Center
Berkeley, CA.
Read MoreConsensual Yoga helps lovers, friends, family, and individuals to give and receive touch in a consent-based, touch positive environment so that they can feel safe and playful in their bodies while gaining all the benefits of yoga and Thai massage.
Date: November 3rd, 2019
Read MoreThis class is a blend of the slower, more gentle, aspects of hatha yoga with the dynamic movements of flow classes, where postures lead from one to the next. You will get an introduction to basic yoga postures that will help you develop strength, balance, flexibility, and simple meditation techniques to increase concentration and inner calm.
Read MoreGreat for seniors!
Depending on the level of fitness in the group this class is either taught freestanding or standing with the assistant of chairs, walls and tables. We focus on practicing forms that prevent falls, build strength and stability. Meditation, relaxation and breathing practices are a part of every class.
Date: TBD
Read MoreIn this workshop you will experience a release of stress with gentle, restorative yoga postures, deep breathing and meditation. Soothing and nourishing, this workshop will facilitate deep relaxation to calm your nervous system and stimulate mind-body healing. Learn stress-management techniques you can use daily. This workshop is ideal if you are managing depression, exhaustion or feelings of overwhelm, or if you simply want to give yourself some time to unwind.
Date: TBD
Read MoreThrough mindfulness, movement and breath, you’ll attain a deeper understanding of your true nature. Postures are suitable for all levels, and instruction on modifications is given for every body type.
Mondays 9:30 - 10:40 am
East Oakland Sports Center, 9161 Edes Ave., Oakland, CA 94603
Drop-in classes $8 or free with gym membership
Read MoreIn this all-levels class we focus on the abdominal, back and pelvic floor muscles to support overall strength and corporal stability.
Tuesdays 11:05-11:35
The lawn behind the East Oakland Sports Center, 9161 Edes Ave., Oakland, CA 94603
Six week series which also includes yoga from 10-11:00am October 13th - November 10th (No Class November 3rd) for $48 Register through the city of Oakland at http://cityofoakland.perfectmind.com/. Look under boot camp/fitness or by calling 510-615-5959
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