This one-day workshop will investigate yoga postures and practices when dealing with common mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship issues, chronic stress, and more.

The day begins with an asana practice created to explore our pranayama and meditation in an effort to incorporate these important limbs into our daily practice in a sustainable way. Moving through postures that support our sympathetic and para sympathetic nervous systems, we will discover self- regulating opportunities that don’t require a mat to regain our center.

The goal of this workshop is to better understand the ways in which our practice is influencing our mind, relationshipsand outlook. It will also introduce tools that  emphasize healthy movement, moments of “retirement” and pranayama to guide us through strong and challenging moments.

With its emphasis on asana, breathing practices and meditation — all of which help calm and center the mind — yoga brings mental benefits, such as reduced anxiety, depression, self-doubt, increased confidence and discernment. What may be more surprising is that it actually makes your brain work better. Yoga and meditation may improve executive functions, such as reasoning, decision-making, memory, learning, reaction time, and accuracy on tests of mental acuity.

Schedule

Sunday

8:00 – 9:30am – Welcome and asana practice

9:45 – 10:30am – What is mental health and its manifestations

10:45 -11:45am – Mental health indicators and responses

12:00 – 1pm – Lunch break

1:00 – 2:00pm – Zen, Meditation, and Mental health

2:15 – 3:30pm – Postures and Practical ways to incorporate our practice into daily life 

3:30 – 4:00pm – Yogamind: Expanding and sustaining our practices

Price

Laurel Grace Members: $85 (Members use discount code MMH at checkout)

All other clients: $100