During a restorative Yoga sequence, you still stretch, but at the same time you relax fully in to the stretch so that tension can be released on a deep cellular level.
The beauty of restorative Yoga is that there is no muscular contraction involved, we can actually achieve more opening in parts of the body that we perceive as tight by literally softening and relaxing. We may end up with a busy racing mind, or simply feeling overwhelmed, over worked, and exhausted – the result of which can bring on illness. When the pace of life is fast, especially in December, our minds can easily become over stimulated - therefore our nervous system takes a beating and our immune system has to work extra hard.
Restorative yoga has an enormous capacity to heal physical and mental symptoms that are stress related. Think of the Winter Solstice as the fourth and final reflection of your 2019 life-symphony and treat yourself to some ‘me time’ with the best yoga gift of all, a festive winter solstice morning of restorative yoga and yoga nidra, let go of what no longer serves you so that you may clear the slate for all that is coming your way. Can we activate some powerful intentions by diving deep within ourselves and witnessing the hurt parts of ourselves, allow them to be seen and heard then shed the old to make way for new ways of being as welcome the return of light. She loves to balance active movement and play with breathing and quiet time and frequently finds herself amazed by what her youngest students have to teach her.WINTER SOLSTICE invites us to turn inward nourish, restore, let go, heal, listen deeply and reflect and for thousands of years it has been celebrated around the world, marking an auspicious shift in daylight, when we can begin to emerge from the darkness back into the light. With two daughters of her own, Julie recognizes the importance of yoga and mindfulness for children, and her teaching practice would not feel complete without her children’s classes. Her goal for each of her students is that they are able to come to their mat, focus on their breath and move their body safely and in ways that feel good, cultivating a deep sense of ease and self-compassion. As a master level Reiki healer, Julie loves to offer Reiki healing energy as an option for those in her classes, and believes in creating a secure space where students can go within, challenge themselves and find inner stillness.
She encourages her students to discover what works for their individual bodies and skeletal structure. Her classes are carefully sequenced and designed to be accessible for beginner as well as seasoned yoga practitioners. Julie feels that yoga, meditation and energy healing are tools that everyone can use. In 2019, she pursued her passion for Yin yoga and became certified through the Summers School of Yin Yoga with Josh Summers. Her training included Vinyasa, Hatha, restorative, and chair yoga. In 2017, Julie completed her training with Gail Lachs at Windsoul Studio as a 200-hour Yoga Alliance Certified Instructor. Almost immediately, she wanted to share her newfound awareness and knowledge with others and began to consider the possibility of teaching yoga. As a busy wife and mom, she knew she needed to make time for self-care, and her yoga practice became the foundation of a more intentional lifestyle. After just a few months, she found that she craved the peace that stepping onto her mat brought. Initially cautious and unsure of herself, she found the courage to let go of worry and the need for perfectionism in her practice. Registered Yoga Alliance Teacher – 200 hr Foundations of Yin Yoga – 50 hr Reiki I & II Certified Practitioner Reiki Master Level Attunement received through Aura Vista Healing Julie Iatron discovered yoga in 2013 as a way to help cope with her grief after the unexpected passing of her father-in-law. This will be the perfect way to honor the shortest days of the year and allow our bodies to mirror this natural time of rest. We will honor the pause of the winter season, relishing its quiet and the stillness. 2023)ĭuring this workshop, you will hold static poses for longer periods of time in order to experience sensation in those areas and notice how your body and mind react to those holds.
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