ATTN: ALL YOGA CLASSES & WORKSHOPS ARE BEING HELD AT DESIGN WEST [1014 DESIGN PLACE].
THE WELLNESS CENTER WILL REMAIN AT 409 PEARL.
Events
April 21st (4:30p-6:30p) - Human Design Part 1 with Chan Follen
April 26th (10:15a) - Shamanic Drum Journey with Erin Kuehl
April 26th (7p-8p) - Yoga Fundamentals with Ann Meis
April 28th (3:00p-4:00p) - Breathwork with Hali Benson
May 3rd (7p-8p) - Yoga Fundamentals with Ann Meis
May 4th (1p-3p) - Human Design Part 2 with Chan Follen
May 5th (4:30pm-6:00p) - Meridian-Focused Yoga: Total Body Restoration with Hali Benson
May 10th (7p-8:30p) - Y12SR: Yoga of 12-Step Recovery
May 24th (7p-8:30p) - Grow Into Flight with Dylan Kramer
Find all the descriptions for these classes below...
*All events are being held at Design West Sioux City [1014 Design Place, Sioux City, IA] while the yoga studio undergoes renovations. The Wellness Center at 409 Pearl will remain there*
Breathwork with Hali Benson
Pranayama, a cycle of inhalations and exhalations bringing the life force energy within the body. An ancient practice used for various purposes to bring the body into a state of transcendence. Just like we practice yoga, pranayama has it's uses to bring the mind into alignment, aiding the mind when there is need for balance. In Ayurveda, the mind has four aspects: Chitta, Buddhi, Ahamkar and Manas. Pranayama is a practice that unites all four aspects to transcend into a state of Pure Consciousness. This peak state is known to feel "light, blissful, exciting, energizing, and eye opening", those that have experienced this state say that it calmed their mind and awakened their body.
No experience is necessary to join this class, as you come there will be a few minutes to discuss the practice before we begin, and a few minutes at the end to rest in the awareness.
About Hali:
Hali is the guide whom found breathwork in 2019 when she was going through a season of confusion. What the practice of breathwork provided for her was an easy method to release stress and over-thinking and brought clarity. The simple techniques that pranayama provide are easy to implement and that's just what Hali needed. Fall of 2019, Hali took a 8-week Breathwork certification and started teaching 1on1 classes over Zoom. Now providing in-person classes, Hali utilizes healing music, mantras, and breathwork techniques to create a one of a kind experience to awaken all the senses.
Meridian-Focused Yoga: Total Body Restoration
Rooted in the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this specialized yoga approach taps into the intricate network of meridians, or energy pathways, to promote balance, vitality, and overall well-being.
Meridian-Focused Yoga combines the age-old traditions of yoga with the holistic insights of TCM, recognizing that the body's energy, or Qi, flows through specific channels. By targeting these meridians through intentional yoga poses, breathwork, and mindfulness, you can optimize the flow of energy, promoting physical, mental, and emotional equilibrium.
In this unique practice, each yoga pose is carefully selected to stimulate and open specific meridians, enhancing the circulation of Qi and addressing imbalances within the body. Each class associates itself with both a Yin and Yang Meridian, and using Yin poses mixed with acu-pressure points we will target each area of the body to bring optimal healing. You may find the follow classes with the organs assigned to each with their associated emotions.
Feb 4: Stomach/Spleen: Worry, Anxiety
March 3: Liver/Gallbladder: Anger, Kindness
April 7: Lungs/Large Intestine: Sadness, Grief
May 5: Kidney/Bladder: Fear, Wisdom
You do not have to attend all of the them to get the benefits, although each class will be unique and target certain parts of the body.
Investment: 15$ drop-in OR $50 for all four classes
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About Hali:
With Hali, all avenues are possible...lots of breathwork, yoga postures sure to get you energized for your day. Hali loves to mix it up allowing weeks to be divided into slow-going Gentle Yoga, mesmerizing Yin, and some challenging work! No matter where you are in your practice, come knowing Hali is sure to guide you into your day feeling refreshed and renewed.
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Grow into Flight with Dylan Kramer
Are you in the mood to work on arm balancing and work them into a flow? Are you also a plant lover and you want join in on the exchange? Dylan has just the class for you! Dylan has been dying to teach a class focused on developing bravery into more advanced arm balancing and is also a little plant obsessed. Let grow and exchange some good energy. Join us to learn the foundations and groundwork to developing arm balances.
About Dylan:
Dylan has been practicing yoga for as long as she can remember. It’s a lifestyle but it’s more than the shapes we make. That’s what she wants each of her students to get out of each class. She’s got one major rule, “it’s just yoga, make sure you’re not trying too hard.”