Yoga for Stress Relief

Where: Spitfire Studio - beside DQ in Creston When: Mondays 7:30 - 9:00 pm Price: $60 for 6 week session (message Alison for the next start date) OR $12 for drop in - no need to contact, just come. Details: This is a yoga class suitable for any level, including beginner. You should be in good health, any body issues such as neck, knee, back or the like should be discussed with Alison prior to class to determine if this is a suitable class for your issue. There will be a lot of down and up off the floor, this is not a restorative class, it is active, but not overly difficult. The class will include standing poses, twists, bending, strengthening and plenty of relaxation. The intention behind this class is to move out the stress through activity and restore and rest at the end with relaxation and restorative poses. Please enter through the east side of the building (DQ side) and come upstairs. Wear comfortable clothes that you can bend and twist in, and in layers. Beware of loose t-shirts that fall forward when bending, they’re a pain. You will be on a yoga mat in bare feet – no socks. This is not a fashion show, consider it reality yoga – I’m not super fashionable nor flexible! Eat lightly at least an hour before class starts and don't drink a ton of water. Ideally we want our digestive organs to be idle while we practice. I have intended this class to be about you, it is late enough in the evening that you can relieve yourself of your work and family obligations and come enjoy yourself. Arrive at the studio 10 - 15 minutes before start to settle and relax. I am a certified yoga instructor. We laugh and it's fun so don’t be intimidated, we’re all in this together. If you feel like you won't be able to do it all - that's fine, you will be encouraged to modify and do what you can. Resting is allowed, being gentle on yourself is encouraged. Bring if you have: a yoga mat, a firm blanket (not fleece, too squishy), blocks, yoga strap, eye pillow. If you don’t have these things, we do.