
Yoga with Susana

Yoga Therapy for Healthy Spine
Series
Use the tools of the ancient tradition of yoga to .
A healthier spine will help you to have a happier life! In this series you will learn tools to decrease stress, strengthen your back & decrease muscular tension. Expect gentle movements, breath work, meditation, voice work and guided relaxation.
Where? Belmont Senior & Community Center
20 Twin Pines Ln, Belmont CA 94002
When? Wednesdays from June 21st through July 26th, 2023 (6 sessions)
Time: 10:30 to 11:45 am (75 minutes)
Ages: 20 to 90 years old
Fee: $180
What you will achieve
Learn tools and strategies to help:
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Increase integration/communication of brain hemispheres
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Increase concentration/focus
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Improve coordination/spacial awareness
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Increase neuroplasticity (“The brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life.” William C. Shiel Jr MD, medicinet.com)
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Have fun!
Yoga tools that you will use:
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Movement (Asana)
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Breath work (Pranayama)
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Meditation (Dharana, Dyanam & Samadhi)
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Voice work (Chant)
Additional tools:
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Playfulness
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Dance
What to expect?
A session will include some or all of these:
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Group presentations: share your interests with the group
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Learn a few strategies for "brain gymnastics" such as: contralateral movements, crossing the midline, mismatched movements, defying expectations, copy to learn, telling stories, dancing with Latino music (different sessions will focus on different elements)
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Be guided in mindful movements (asana) using some of the elements that you learned
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Be guided in breathing exercises that help increase focus and mental clarity (pranayama)
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Short meditation & the power of silence
Go home with:
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A 10 to 15 minute practice in stick figures to practice on your own! (in electronic form)
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Handouts (in electronic form)
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Optional: a simple homework after each session
Continuing Education for Yoga Teachers registered at Yoga Alliance: Upon request, a certificate of up to 6 Continue Education Hours will be extended to Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teachers
Viniyoga, from the lineage of T. Krishnamacharya and T.K.V. Desikachar, is a gentle, deep and powerful approach. It uses breath centric asana, pranayama, chant & meditation adapted to the individual, in order to find a sustainable way to be healthier and happier.



