Eden Yoga is Getting Classier ...
Eden Yoga would like to expand its class offerings in 2012 (yay!) but we want your input (hmmm ...)
Take a look at the possible options below, think about them a bit and let us know what appeals to you most. And by "appeals to you most" we mean which would you or people you know be most likely to attend on a regular basis.
We'll be compiling feedback over the next couple of weeks and hope to announce at least one new class early in the new year. Until then, keep enjoying and spreading the word about Eden's current offerings: Monday night Intro to Yoga; Wednesday Shine! morning yoga; Thursday Barefoot Kids; and Thursday Flow!
Potential New Class Days/Times:
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One-day-a-week lunchtime (Noon) class: Take a break from your work day with a refreshing afternoon class
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One-day-a-week later-morning class: For those scared of our 6:30 a.m. class :) a later morning class to accommodate busy morning schedules. Thinking about 8-9 a.m.
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One-night-a-week later-evening class: How about a 7 p.m. class to unwind after the day?
Send your thoughts to edenyoga@live.com as soon as possible. All feedback is welcome as we strive to bring yoga to the lives of many!
YOGA TIPS: Alternate Nostril Breathing
Your nose is exceptionally clever. Simply by practicing a few rounds of alternate nostril breathing (pranayama) for a few minutes each day, you can help restore any imbalances in your brain. You can improve sleep, encourage a calmer emotional state, boost your thinking power and soothe your nervous system. Another interesting fact about your nostrils? You don’t breathe through them equally all the time. Right now, you will be favoring either your left nostril or your right nostril.
1. Sit in a comfortable crosslegged position.
2. Using your right hand, fold your pointer and middle fingers into your palm, leaving your thumb, ring finger, and pinky sticking up
3. Bring your thumb to the right side of your nose and your ring finger to the left side.
4. Close off your right nostril with your thumb.
5. Inhale through your left nostril.
6. Close off your left nostril with your ring finger.
7. Open and exhale through your right nostril.
8. Inhale through your right nostril.
9. Close off your right nostril with your thumb.
10. Open and exhale through your left nostril.
11. Inhale through your left nostril.
12. Continue for many rounds, making sure to take it easy if you become light-headed.
Benefits of alternate nostril breathing:
A few rounds of alternate nostril breathing is a quick pick me up if you are feeling flat, tired or stressed; Alternate nostril breathing brings equal amounts of oxygen to both sides of the brain for improved brain function; A daily five-minute practice, morning and night, of alternate nostril breathing is great way to remove stale air and impurities from the bottom of your lungs; A few minutes of focused alternate nostril breathing is helpful in calming an “over thinking” anxious mind; Alternate nostril breathing optimizes both sides of your brain so you can access your whole brain, and all the benefits that go with it; Slightly forced alternate nostril breathing improves and directs the flow of energy throughout your body – preventing sluggishness. It oxygenates your blood and allows the energy (prana) in your body to be strong and flowing; In times of emotional distress and upset, a few rounds of mindful nostril breathing will soften the intensity of over reactive emotional states. The longer you practice, the more stable your thinking, and the calmer your emotions will become.
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