Description

In this 6 week yoga beginner series, we will:

- Focus on the Foundations Yoga

- Introduce proper body alignment

- Explore Pranayama (Breath Work)

- Move at a slower pace to develop safe and comfortable foundational poses

- Introduce the use of props, such as blocks, the wall and a chair

- Develop strength, flexibility and balance

Bring a friend and lets have some fun learning Yoga Basics! Yoga can become a lifetime practice of connecting the breath, body and mind.

MATERIALS LIST:

Materials are available at Bower or students can bring their own:

- Mat

- Blanket

- Block

- Yoga strap

- Tennis ball

Wednesdays from April 10th to May 22nd, with the exception of May 1st.
5:30-6:30pm

Instructor Bio:
Ellen Mackey

Since being diagnosed wit scoliosis in her teens, Ellen Mackey has been aware of the importance of strengthening the body and maintaining flexibility. It was through this personal experience that she discovered the benefits of Yoga.

Ellen has a Masters in Education with classroom experience at the middle school level as well as community college instruction with Adults returning to the classroom. She completed her RYT 200 hour

teacher training with Cyndi Lee in 2015. She has attended multiple workshop and continues self study, focusing on Yoga as we age and Yoga for back care.

Ellen brings knowledge of anatomy along with the gentleness of compassion to her teaching. She strives to share with her students the healing qualities of yoga – the union of breath, body and mind.

Cancellations:

· Cancellations made 1 week or more in advance of the class date will receive a 100% refund. Cancellations made within 3 - 6 days will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations made within 48 hours to the class will not be refunded.

o Students will have the option to transfer registration to another class in place of receiving a refund.

o Special consideration will be given to cancellations due to health-related issues and family emergencies.

· If you plan miss a session of class, please inform your instructor, or email our Program Coordinator, Lauren Hood, at l.hood@bowercenter.org

o There will be no refunds or discounts given for missed classes.