Yoga and Movement
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Yoga doesn't mind if I feel less than perfect in my jeans.-Sarah Pagliaro |
Yoga is for Every Body
Dana is a certified Kripalu yoga teacher. She began practicing yoga ten years ago when she developed carpal tunnel syndrome while in graduate school. As her practice deepened, she began to experience more than just the physical benefits of yoga. Yoga improved her body image, which positively impacted her relationship with food. Recent research shows what Dana has long believed, that yoga can help people who struggle with food/weight obsession by increasing body awareness and promoting self acceptance. The style of yoga she teaches offers a unique way to integrate body and mind through opening to the wisdom of the body. Dana has been teaching Kripalu yoga for five years. Her current teaching schedule is below and she is available for private yoga sessions.
Yoga for Body Acceptance
This gentle yoga class can help you reclaim your health and well-being by increasing body awareness and promoting self acceptance. A supportive environment is created for students to use props and adapt poses to safely explore yoga. Students are encouraged to move at their own pace and to honor their body’s needs. All sizes and levels are welcome.
Yoga for Body Acceptance at Be Nourished Movement Studio
3719 N. Williams, PDX 97227
Tuesdays, 6 - 7:15pm
Drop in rate is $12/class; 5 class cards for $50, Space is limited to 8 students
All sizes and levels welcome
For more info or to schedule a private session, contact Dana at 503.288.4104 or dana@benourished.org
Movement for Awareness, Acceptance, and Pleasure:
A 6-week Nia Series
Wednesdays, 6 to 7:15pm, July 7 to August 11
Be Nourished Movement Studio
3719 N Williams, Portland, OR
A small group movement series for women offered with the intention of increasing body awareness, self-acceptance and pleasure in the body you have today. Reawaken the joy of moving your body!
Using guided imagery and gentle exercises in embodiment along with the Nia technique, we will connect to the body's natural desire to move. Improve fitness through accessing the sensations of strength, flexibility, mobility, stability, and agility. Effort will be made to bring awareness to the language we use to speak to ourselves about our bodies and invite a gentle shift to a kinder, more supportive, loving voice that can support us on a path to health.
Women of all ages, sizes, shapes, and abilities are welcome. Enrollment limited to 8. 6-week series sliding scale $60-$90. Drop-in (space permitting) $20.
Classes facilitated by Barbara Meyer, PhD (Barbara's bio click here). To register, contact Barbara at yourbodyhome@yahoo.com, or call (503)206-5687.