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Hi Francie
I’ve got two exciting updates for you this week!
✨ 1. New Class Announcement: Surya Namascar- Sun Salutation ✨
I’m so happy to introduce this new addition to our Winter schedule. This calming, beginner-friendly class is designed to help you:
🌿 Release stress and tension
🌿 Feel grounded and present
🌿 Recharge your energy during the winter season
Whether you’re dealing with post-holiday blues or simply want to feel more balanced, this class is for you!
See the schedule below for the class times
✨ 2. Share the Gift of Yoga ✨
Looking for a meaningful gift this year? Our Yoga Gift Pass is perfect for friends, family, or anyone who could use a little calm in their life.
💖 Here’s the deal:
Purchase a $90 Yoga Gift Pass for a friend, and you’ll get $40 off your next month of classes!
It’s a win-win: you spread joy and save, too!
[Sign Up for Classes or Buy Your Gift Pass Now]
Let’s make this winter season one of connection, calm, and joy. I can’t wait to see you in class!
Warm wishes,
Francie
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Let’s make this winter season one of connection, calm, and joy. I can’t wait to see you in class!
Warm wishes,
Francie
p.s. Meet with me before the New Year,to learn more about the classes and their benefits for your health and well-being- spots are limited! SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT
Beyond Relaxation: The Transformative Power of Yoga Breathwork
by Francie Adamson
When you think of yoga what comes to mind?
In today’s world, yoga is often seen as a physical practice, involving deliberate postures and movements.
Often overlooked is the mental focus and attention to the breath with its ability to centre us in the present moment. In the Viniyoga tradition taught at Joy Core Connection, breath takes center stage, offering incredible benefits that are immediately available.
From beginners to advanced practitioners, the continuous development of breath focus is essential to maximise stability, strength and staying present. Recently, this was brought home to me. Despite years of practicing this form of yoga, I discovered a fresh perspective when my teacher reminded me of a specific energetic focal point, opening up a new level of awareness and reigniting my practice.
Renewing the focus for the mind and maintaining attention inward grounds us in the present moment.
Utilizing specific breath techniques during yoga poses has immediate and noticeable effects. Firstly, it centers awareness inside your body, freeing you from the constant grip of the mind on your attention. Secondly, these techniques help the lungs to expand fully, enhancing oxygen absorption which boosts your physical capacity.
The benefits of deeper breaths extend to the entire torso and organs. Strengthening the diaphragm and massaging the organs contribute to the overall stability of the body. Imagine preparing to lift something heavy - unconsciously, you take a deep breath and hold it, providing stability during the lift.
This stabilizing effect of our breath is crucial for both current health and future wellness.
As we foster physical balance and mindful breath use in yoga, the body's coordination and stability are improved. There is a fundamental link between physical balance and mental clarity, as the steadiness cultivated through breath and yoga poses relaxes the nervous system.
Using breathing techniques, stress, excitement, and pain can be effectively moderated because this relaxation allows your nervous system to shift from a heightened state to a more balanced and calmer one. Slow breathing signals to your body that it's safe to dial down stress responses, promoting a sense of ease and well-being. This shift not only soothes the mind but also has a tangible impact on your physical state, creating harmony between your body and mind.
Attention to the breath brings awareness to the subtle joy of being alive in the moment.
You will foster a deeper understanding of yourself and the surrounding world through this fundamental yoga technique,. It encourages a shift in perspective, guiding us to experience ourselves as a miraculous microcosm within a greater whole.
Your breath operates on all these levels to create stability - enhancing physical balance and strength, mental clarity, emotional equilibrium and even spiritual awareness, making it an indispensable and economic tool contributing to your over-all well-being and fitness.
Just as contributing to your retirement fund is a wise course for financial security, building stability in the realms of the physical, mental and spiritual is an essential part of your plan to live a long and healthy life.
Embracing the breath as a profound and efficient tool is not just a practice; it's a strategic investment in the richness and longevity of your overall wellness.
GROUP YOGA CLASS SCHEDULE
Body Breath Basics
Monday 4:30 and 6PM-
Sleep Like a Baby
Wednesday 8:30 PM
Surya Namaskar
Wednesday 6- 7 PM and
Thursday 8:30- 9:30 AM
Body Breath Basics
Thursday 10 AM
Friday 1 PM
💖 Early Bird Winter Pass:
Reserve your spot now and get your first month for just $70!
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