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Integrative Health and Yoga

Educational Programs

 

 

Current Spring 2011 Series:  These Ol' Bones

 

This program brings awareness to skeletal health.  It will include discussions on

anatomy, nutrition, and physical movements. It will include a review of bone

issues such as osteoporosis and osteoarthritis. We will reflect on new information

regarding drug and supplement therapies.

 

The yoga physical practices (Asana) are designed in a developmental fashion

that promotes joint lubrication, dexterity, and strength building.  Asana will be

standing and/or seated practices. No previous yoga experience required.

 

Time commitment 4 weeks.

 

 

Other Programs Offered:

 

Renaissance Yoga

 

Yoga is an ancient science and philosophy that promotes wellness and self care.  Sages

say that starting a yoga practice stops the aging process.  But, can one do yoga at

90 years of age? Of course, if one can breathe, one can do yoga.  A yoga practice

continues to facilitate the communication of the body, mind and spirit at any age.

Renaissance yoga is designed for seniors with limited agility.  Most physical practices done

with seated postures in a chair.

 

Healthy Brain

The Healthy Brain series offers studies that promote brain memory and longevity. 

Course curriculum includes: brain games, memory exercises, nutritional support,

stroke awareness, and importance of right and left brain communication, and age

appropriate physical practice.

   

See Calendar for class availability.

 

 

Integrative Health and Yoga Focus Series

Consultations are designed as a study in wellness, supporting the physical, emotional,

and mental levels of our true nature.  The focus is recognizing the present state,

finding balance and maintaining a that balance.  The Eight Limbs of Yoga from

Patanjali Yoga Sutras offer steps to that goal pending your capabilities, understandings,

and beliefs. Programs vary as needs vary.  Patanjali writes in Sutra 111.15, “Different

methods produce different changes “.  Every consultation is custom.

 

Class includes anatomy review, discussion, self awareness, age appropriate movement,

energy therapies, pranayama, reflection, yoga nidra (sleep yoga), and meditation.

 

Time commitment:  5 sessions – in private or small group settings.

 

Private sessions available by appointment:  Contact us

 

 

 

Balance, a Guide for Living

This five part series is designed to address the issues of balance in day to day living. 

Class will include anatomy review, influences by the five senses, aspects of physical,

emotional, and mental balance, and age appropriate yoga movements.

 

See Calendar for class availability.

 

Integrative Pre- and Post- Operative Program

The peri-operative program is geared for empowering individuals to meet the

challenge of surgery.  Integrative techniques promote faster healing, assist with

discomforts of surgery, and reduce the overall stress levels during the trying time.   

Coaching includes diet awareness, breathing practices, music therapy, and

energy therapies..

 

Contact us for further information or appointments.

 

Energy therapies

Breath Awareness and Exercises (Pranayama)

Touch Therapy: Reiki, Polarity Therapy, Marma Therapy, Chakra Balancing,

Foot and hand reflexology, mudra (hand yoga postures)

Five Senses Therapy:  Activating smell, vision, taste, touch, listening

Sleep Yoga -Yoga Nidra (Pratyhara)

 

Contact us for further information or appointments.

 

 

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