Yoga for Anxiety Relief

Looking for the ultimate relaxation experience?  Look no further than restorative yoga. This practice is designed to bring your body into optimal comfort using a myriad of props, such as bolsters, blankets, blocks, and straps. Using props lets your body to do as little muscular effort as possible, allowing for your mind to focus on the breath and slowing down. 

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Interested in restorative yoga, but don't have all the props? Don't worry because I can bring them to you! These hour and 15 minute sessions are designed for your optimal relaxation and conclude with a nice long savasana or yoga nidra meditation. 

Gentle yoga is a great way to get some movement into the body without overly exerting the body. It has an emphasis on creating sustainable foundations for the body, and is particularly great for beginners. Take the time to learn to integrate breath and movement together. Use plenty of props to help modify movement and support your body when needed. 

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Private classes will contain a mix of movement, breath practices, and meditation. Over time you can learn to apply these techniques in your personal life and use these skills a coping mechanisms when experiencing anxiety. 

Meditation is one of the foundational practices of yoga and a great habit to form for someone experiencing anxiety. Even if you never experience "enlightenment," taking the time to sit with yourself and train your mind to focus on the present moment using your breath can be a very beneficial tool. Learning to train our mind might not be an easy task, but we can learn so much about ourselves in the process.

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Each session we can start to build your meditation toolbox and explore different techniques to help center your mind. 

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In Sanskrit the traditional term for breathing practices is  Pranayama. Literally translated as "life force control" or "expansion of life force," Pranayama is a very versatile practice that can be easily applied in everyday life. The beauty of breath is that we all have to do it to live, but it is often something that we don't think about. Breath has a powerful impact on our mind and is one of the most important aspects of yoga.

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In our privates together we can explore a wide range of breathing practices that can help you achieve your relaxation goals. Not only will you be learning Pranayama skills, but also learning the basics of meditation.