March 2020

Based on the master practice of Sri Dharma Mittra, teacher of teachers, with over 50 years of practice. Student of the last master of all forms of yoga, Swami Kaliashananda also known as Yogi Gupta,
Sri Dharma created this practice to build strength while simultaneously opening the body. This practice is offered with adaptations for all levels of student, from beginner to devoted practitioner.
 
 
 
 

Sunday morning yoga eases students into the flow of the day through gentle and conscious movements, emphasizing learning to listen to the body. This practice is intuitively adapted to the needs of the students, with each day creating something new and embracing the gifts of the day. Conscious relaxation at the end of the asana practice includes the optional use of chakra opening essential oils and gentle massage. Please indicate if you wish to opt out of the oils and/or massage.
Great for all levels of yoga student!

"Restorative Yoga doesn't require (externally at least) much active doing.  So it challenges the part of us that needs to be productive every minute of every day.  We often try to co-opt yoga as a vehicle for an extreme makeover, doggedly attempting to make ourselves better, stronger, more flexible, calmer; as though there were something deeply wrong with us.  But Yoga emphasizes non-striving.  All of Yoga's philosophical texts encourage us to practice with dedication and intensity, but also without an agenda.  In other words, forget self-improvement.  Try practicing self-compassion instead . .. Let go of the need to turn your practice into a good performance.  Instead, just see where it takes you."    Yoga for Emotional Balance,  Bo Forbes
Instructor Pat Thomas (RYT200) is a retiree who has practiced yoga for over 40 years.  She is certified in iRest Yoga Nidra in addition to traditional Hatha Yoga.  Her sessions, held on Mondays and Thursdays at 9:00 am at the Butterfly House, provide for an experience of deep relaxation and meditation.   This class is accessible for all levels of physical fitness, because we meet our bodies (and minds) where they are.   Pat donates the cost of her sessions, which are $6 for residents with their own mats, and $15 for drop-ins.  
 
 

Butterfly yin yoga is a traditional Hatha based practice, woven intuitively and practiced slowly with intention and mindfulness. Focused on opening the body to release tension and stress – all while surrounded by the last flight of the day of the butterflies. This practice is accessible to all levels of student.
 
 

"Restorative Yoga doesn't require (externally at least) much active doing.  So it challenges the part of us that needs to be productive every minute of every day.  We often try to co-opt yoga as a vehicle for an extreme makeover, doggedly attempting to make ourselves better, stronger, more flexible, calmer; as though there were something deeply wrong with us.  But Yoga emphasizes non-striving.  All of Yoga's philosophical texts encourage us to practice with dedication and intensity, but also without an agenda.  In other words, forget self-improvement.  Try practicing self-compassion instead. . . Let go of the need to turn your practice into a good performance.  Instead, just see where it takes you."  Yoga for Emotional Balance,  Bo Forbes
Instructor Pat Thomas (RYT 200) is a retiree who has practiced yoga for over 40 years.  She is certified in iRest Yoga Nidra in addition to traditional Hatha Yoga.  Her sessions, held on Mondays and Thursdays at the Butterfly House, provide for an experience of deep relaxation and meditation.  This class is accessible for all levels of physical fitness, because we meet our bodies (and minds) where they are.  Pat donates the cost of her sessions, which are $6 for residents with their own mats, and $15 for drop ins.  Mats are available for sale.  
"Yoga is not about touching your hands to your feet, or your heads to your knees, but about touching your heart to the divine."  (unknown).