I. Conscious Relaxation with Leesa: Saturday March 2 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Treat yourself to a deeply nourishing and relaxing 2-hour experience of Yin and Restorative Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation and Yoga Nidra. Together these practices help counter chronic stress, fatigue, insomnia, anxiety and other pressures of daily living. By letting go of all muscular contraction and mental striving we induce the relaxation response and consciously engage in our own healing process. Instructor: Leesa Williams, 500 RYT. $25 cash or check to Leesa Williams. Questions? contact Leesa at LeezaVa@aol.com
II. MEDITATION WORKSHOP/MINI-RETREAT Saturday, February 23 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at James River Yoga Studio, 311 Rivermont Ave, Lynchburg, VA JRY is offering a workshop in which you will learn the basics of meditation – from why we would want to meditate to how to do it. The session will be led by experienced meditators and will address questions such as: How long do we meditate? What do we focus on? What are some techniques to help us overcome distractions? The workshop will include some guided meditations, provide plenty of time for questions and will be appropriate for those new to meditation as well more experienced practitioners. If you would like to attend but don’t have time for the full 2-hour session, please feel free to leave early. THE FIRST HOUR OF THIS WORKSHOP WILL BE MORE INSTRUCTION AND SHORTER SITTING PERIODS – DESIGNED FOR THOSE WHO ARE NEWER TO MEDITATION; THE SECOND HOUR WILL BE LONGER SITS AND LESS INSTRUCTION. ALL ARE WELCOME!
COST: DONATION (Dana). Questions? contact nancy@jamesriveryoga.com
THE MEDITATION WORKSHOP IS OFFERED THE LAST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH AT JAMES RIVER YOGA STUDIO!
– Meditation Workshop Teachers: March 30, Leesa and Steve.
III. SAVE THE DATES! Some of our favorite teachers are offering workshops nearby in 2018:
Desiree Rumbaugh will be in Harrisonburg, VA from April 12-April 14, 2019 and in Chapel Hill, NC from October 4 to October 6, 2019; check out her full schedule at http://www.desireerumbaugh.com