"Easy Yoga Plus!" on Zoom
"EASY YOGA PLUS!" WITH A SOMATIC FLARE
Classes are a combination of modified traditional yoga and somatic yoga appropriate for the older adult. Props and modifications are ways of making the poses accessible for every body. This practice strengthens muscles, increases flexibility, improves balance, provides ways to move energy in the body, and helps eliminate chronic pain.
CLASS TIMES:
Wednesdays: 10 a.m. Sign in at 9:50 a.m.
NOTE: You will receive a link to join class after you register.
Please sign in 10 minutes prior to class. When you sign
in, you go into the "Waiting Room". I must give you permission
to enter the class (a Zoom security feature). Once I start
teaching, it is difficult to grant permission to enter class.
Signing in early allows time to greet each other and get acquainted.
DONATIONS
Donations are welcome to cover the cost of maintaining certification, Zoom and website maintenance, insurance, and any class related costs.
Suggested Donation: $15/month
Please make checks payable to "Easy Yoga Plus!"
Mail to 510 Westlawn Drive, Cottage Grove, WI 53527
NOTE: If you are unable to make a contribution, please contact me to discuss your situation and a possible scholarship.
CLASS STRUCTURE
Each class will start with a short educational discussion to help you get more out of the class, understanding how to move into poses and stretches, and how to gain a deeper understanding and awareness of the body.
Following the discussion from a seated position, we will do some breath work and move all of our joints. Seated somatic flows are also included. Next, we practice some standing yoga poses and sequences before safely going to the floor for more somatic flows and yoga poses. (NOTE: Unsure about safely going to the floor, we can show you how OR read on.)
If you are unable to go to the floor, modifications can be made to participate from your chair. Even just visualizing something that you cannot accomplish physically will produce results. The last pose, Savasana, is 3-5 minutes of total relaxation. A time to connect to the energy you receive from the Universe. A time to find perfect peace and relaxation.
Total time commitment is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
IDEAL FOR THE OLDER ADULT
ACCESSIBLE FOR EVERY BODY
PROPS
The following items will make your practice safe, comfortable, and enjoyable.
Yoga Mat - IMPORTANT as this will give you a stable base on which to practice the yoga poses. There is no substitute for a good mat.
Yoga Blocks - Two books of equal thickness or two firm pillows may be used as substitutes.
Yoga Belt - You may use a belt from your bathrobe, a scarf, or a regular belt.
Lacrosse Ball - You may use a tennis ball but it will not get to the tension in the deep tissues. See Amazon and look for the two pack. Cost will be less than $10 and well worth the investment.
TEACHERS
The classes are taught by Ellen L. Millar and/or Linda King. See their qualifications and philosophy under About/Our Teachers.
QUESTIONS:
Don't hesitate to ask. Questions and always welcome! Feel free to email us if you have questions (thewonderyoga@gmail.com), use the Contact form, or call Ellen at 608-444-4058 and leave a message - She will call you back.