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Yoga Nidra Sundays

with Jo Kirsch, Yoga Therapist and Teacher 15 years ago, I began teaching Yoga Nidra to Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan veterans struggling with PTSD. After one session, a veteran shared, “That’s the most pain-free I’ve been since the last time I had anesthesia.” Another said, “For the first time since I was in war, I fell asleep without medication.” Yoga Nidra, or “yogic sleep,” is a deeply restorative, guided meditation practice. It allows you to surf the space between wakefulness and sleep, bringing balance, healing, and awakening. As we rest in this state, we connect with our true, unified nature – expansive, deeply restful, and blissful. After a few minutes of gentle stretching, you’ll settle into stillness and be guided through a body scan, focused breathing, and visualization. In the words of Kamini Desai, PHD: “Yoga Nidra is the master key to initiating shifts in conscious sleep states where change

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Yoga for Brain Longevity

with Barbara Lowes The mission of this class is to help prevent memory related diseases and help individuals live a high quality of life through yoga, reiki, and meditation. Each week we will study different parts of the Four Pillars of Brain Longevity and then practice slow flow yoga. This style of practice promotes peace and quiet in the mind and body, preparing you for meditation. Our practice will end each week with a mind body meditation called Kirtan Kriya, also known as brain aerobics. Space is limited. Bring a yoga mat. This class meets every Tuesday from 10:30 to 11:30 A.M. Visit our schedule and scroll to the class date and time to register. Barbara Lowes has been practicing yoga her entire adult life. She is a Yoga Alliance Certified Teacher E-RYT500, YACEP, specializing in Power Yoga, Slow Yoga, Restorative, Yin, and Chair. She is also a practicing Reiki Master

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Autumn Goddess Yoga Retreat

with Jo Kirsch, Yoga Therapist and Teacher 8:30 to 2:30 P.M., Sunday, November 17, 2024 Fall is the perfect time to push the reset button. Just like the trees, you will let go of what no longer serves you and make room to nurture yourself.  Join Jo Kirsch for a one day retreat for women only. Your day will be filled with a walk-in Equinox Preserve, meditation, yoga, a healing sound bath, Satsang (sacred gathering), Yoga Nidra and a delicious lunch. You will reconnect with yourself and ignite your deepest passions on this blissful getaway! Schedule (subject to change): 8:30 A.M. to 10:00 A.M.: Equinox Pond Walk & Meditation 10 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.: Yoga and Sound Bath 11:30 A.M. to Noon: Lunch Noon to 1:30 P.M.: Storytelling, Mindfulness, Chanting & Intention 1:30 P.M to 2:15 P.M.: Yoga Nidra 2:15 to 2:30 P.M.: Closing Your investment: $120 including lunch 20% off

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The Healing Power of Group Meditation – a small-group workshop for caregiving men

Join Bob Speck for a small-group workshop for caregiving men. This workshop will be an opportunity to explore the healing power of circle in the supportive company of other like-minded men, other men who are quietly enduring various challenges associated with friends, family, or other loved ones. The workshop will include: integrated practices of Humble Warrior Yoga (as developed by Bob) and the meditative practices of Yin Yoga; mindfulness-based outdoor hike; group healing-circle, intention-sharing, and reflective-listening practices. The group size will be limited to the first 7 registrants. Lunch will be provided. Fee: $120. Sunday, September 15, 2024: 8:30 am – 2:30 pm Schedule: 8:30 am: Introductions (Meet at HOTV Yoga Studio) followed by hike to Equinox Preserve 10:00 am: Humble Warrior Yoga practice at HOTV Yoga 11:15 am: Break 11:30 am: Lunch in circle together 12:00 pm: Yin Yoga and Intention-Setting 12:30 pm: Healing Circle 2:00 pm: Reflections and

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Membership Drive

Become a unlimited monthly member! For $108 a month,  receive access to unlimited classes, 20% off in our Boutique and a preferred rate on workshops. Attend 2 classes a week, or 8 classes a month, for $13.50 a class! That’s less than a 10 class card for $140. Attend 3 classes a week, or 12 classes a month, for $9 a class! Attend 4 classes a week or 16 classes a month, for $6.75 a class! Join as a member and attend unlimited classes, In-person or livestream, all year long. Click here to purchase your monthly recurring pass. Or, if you prefer, you can buy an annual membership for $1170  – which amounts to $97.50 a month. Click here to purchase an unlimited year of yoga. Yoga benefits our well being in so many ways: 1. Yoga improves strength, balance and flexibility. 2. Yoga helps with back pain relief. 3.

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