Event Details

2 Hour Yin/Restorative Aerial Yoga Workshop (SOLD OUT)

Operated by: TerraMar Adventures

Event Leader: Andria

Philadelphia Kaya Wellness and Yoga Center

Departure Address:

Philadelphia, PA 0

THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT,

BUT WE HAVE ANOTHER AERIAL YOGA CLASS OFFERED HERE: 

http://www.terramaradventures.com/events/details/534/2_Hour_Aerial_Yoga_Workshop_Intro_to_Core_Partner_Flying

DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER SO YOU DON'T MISS OUT!

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What could be better to stave off those winter blues, stretch out your kinks, and rejuvenate yourself than with Terramar Adventures very first 2-Hour Aerial Yoga workshop? This introductory aerial workshop will be modeled after Yin and Restorative Yoga practices, so it will be both challenging, restful, and relaxing. It is being offered at an especially low price in conjunction with Philadelphia's brand new Kaya Wellness and Yoga, a studio specializing in both 'terrestrial' and 'aerial' forms of yoga. 

VaihAyasa is Sanskrit for “being or moving in the air, suspended in the air, sky-dwellers,” so it an appropriate name for  VaihAyasa Aerial Yoga, which combines the fun and playfulness of being aerial, with the more grounding and alignment-centered details of a yogic aerial practice. It allows practitioners to sink into their poses more quickly, to deepen stretches, to find proper alignment naturally, and to reap the benefits of inversions without strain on the joints of the body. In VaihAyasa Aerial Yoga a soft fabric hammock, supporting up to 1000 lbs, suspended a few feet off the ground, is used to move through traditional and non-traditional Hatha Yoga poses. Used as a prop, the hammock assists alignment, deepens awareness and provides immediate benefits of spinal decompression. Absense of compression to the joints and spine can help achieve proper posture and alignment through relaxation rather than effort, therefore finding a more balanced and unencumbered expression of each pose. While some Aerial Yoga postures are geared at helping students better understand the proper alignment of traditional Yoga postures, others are meant to help students achieve advanced traditional Yoga postures which may not otherwise be available to a student. In a typical class, students will move through the same basic elements of a floor practice (pranayama, asanas, savasana), except they will be elevated or using the fabric for alignment. 

For this 2 HOUR workshop, instructor and owner of Philadelphia's brand new Kaya Wellness and Yoga will guide us through an aerial exploration of two complementary yoga styles: 

Yin Yoga targets the connective tissues, such as the ligaments, bones, and even the joints of the body that normally are not exercised very much in a more active style of asana practice. Suitable for almost all levels of students, Yin Yoga is a perfect complement to the dynamic and muscular (yang) styles of yoga that emphasize internal heat and the lengthening and contracting of our muscles. Yin Yoga generally targets the connective tissues of the hips, pelvis, and lower spine. 

Restorative Yoga will rejuvenate and deeply relax your nervous system. Restorative Yoga poses focuses on relaxing the body in restful postures. Most practictioners agree that this has both physical and emotional benefits, as it helps to rebalance the body 's parasympathetic nervous system back into equilibrium, helping to lower heart rate and blood pressure and boosting the immune and endocrine systems. 

Just a few of the benefits of Aerial Yoga include:

How Do I Prepare for an Aerial Yoga Class? Feel free to bring a yoga mat, but it is not required. Wear a shirt that covers your underarms completely. Bring a large towel or thick sweatshirt for padding in case you find the fabric uncomfortable. Do not use lotion before class, wear jewelry, belts, or clothing with grommets, gems, or anything that could potentially snag the fabric, avoid lose shorts or very baggy clothing. Also long/torn finger and toenails can snag to fabric. Eating or drinking is never recommended before yoga, but it is particularly important to avoid acidic foods/liquids an hour prior to an Aerial yoga class. Bring water for hydration. NOTE: Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before class to allow time for any paperwork needed.

Cost - Only $35.00 for 10 lucky participants.

When - February 12, 2012, 11:30am-1:30pm

Where - Kaya Wellness and Yoga Center, Philadelphia. Directions will be emailed to paid participants a few days prior to the event.

Start Date:

Feb 12, 2012 @ 11:30 am

Return Date:

Feb 12, 2012 @ 01:30 pm

Register By:

Feb 11, 2012 @ 04:00 pm

Difficulty:

5 of 10

Medal:

Yoga

Cost:

$35.00 per seat

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