The benefits of yoga go far beyond flexible hamstrings, a stronger core, and less back pain. Yoga has the power to make you more resilient to stress. It reminds you of your inner strength. And it can give you back a sense of joy and purpose.
Restorative yoga gives us the opportunity to simplify and learn to do one thing at a time: restore. Restore body, mind, and spirit which bring a sense of calm. During my training with Judith Lasater to become a Certified Relax and Renew trainer she shared with us that the antidote to stress is relaxation; to relax is to rest deeply. Relaxation is a state in which there is no movement, no effort, and the brain is quiet. The benefits include reduction in muscle tension and improved circulation. It takes at least 20 minutes of rest to extinguish (quell) your body’s “fight or flight,” (stress) response. Afterwards you may notice that your heart rate has slowed down and your breath deepened, feeling calmer and more grounded. Give some thought to how it’s impossible to be relaxed and anxious at the same time. My vote is for relaxation.
I’m happy to announce that I am a Certified Relax and Renew Trainer. I love Restorative Yoga and very excited to be offering this practice at Jacobs Well in Evergreen Park. The dates for the next session are as follows September 10th, October 1st and 15th @ 6pm. If you’re interested in experiencing this wonderful practice please contact me. Class size is limited due to props required. I also offer private yoga classes.
Joan Zigulich is a Certified Hatha, Children, Relax and Renew Trainer. My mission is to introduce the wonderful benefits of yoga allowing the student to practice both on and off the mat. Please feel free to contact me if you would like to discuss how to incorporate the practice of yoga into your life, http://www.yoga-pathway.com yogapathway@yahoo.com or "LIKE" Yoga Pathway on Facebook www.facebook.com/YogaPathway. Jacobs Well is located at 3450 West Maple Street, Evergreen Park, IL 60805
