Yoga for Wellness Retreat | Mind & Body Reset
Tapping into the wisdom of the body
Did you know Yoga was meant to be an entire lifestyle? Yoga helps develop core strength, prevent injuries, support mental focus and lower levels of stress and anxiety. This 3.5-hour retreat will include breathwork, yoga asanas (poses) accessible both on the chair and mat, some massage techniques and short meditation, including sound healing. Lunch is provided. Cosponsored by the Fairfax Library Foundation.
No previous experience is required. Wear comfortable clothes. Please bring a Yoga mat or a blanket or large towel, blocks or any other props you may like to use and a water bottle. Feel free to bring any journaling props you may like to use. Chairs will be available for the sitting practice. You are invited to practice mindful listening and speech during the retreat and turn off your cell phone.
About Asya Haikin
Asya, is a meditator and a yoga therapist with 20+ years experience. Along with practicing the ancient art of yoga she stays on top of the latest research and evidence-based practices in the fields of health, healing and pain care. Her studies also have taken her to learn iRest, an evidence-based practice which blends traditional yogic meditation with modern psychology, Reiki hands-on healing, and Himalayan singing bowl.
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This program is appropriate for ages 18 and above. Register by clicking on the "Begin Registration" button (below). Register each person attending this event.
Related LibGuide: Health and Medicine by Fairfax County Public Library (Admin)
- Date:
- Saturday, May 13, 2023
- Time:
- 10:15am - 2:30pm
- Location:
- Burke Centre Meeting Room 116, Burke Centre Meeting Room 117
- Library Branch:
- Burke Centre Library
- Categories:
- Health & Wellness
- Audience:
- Adults
"Yoga is a journey of the self, through the self, to the self." ~ Bhagavad Gita.
Benefits of this retreat:
- An opportunity to unplug, slow down the pace of our life, get back in touch with ourselves.
- Give ourselves the gift of relaxation to feel refreshed and revitalized.
- Cultivate inner strength and balance.
- Achieve personal wellness goals.
Retreat Schedule:
10:15 Sign in
10:30 Setting the tone and expectations for the retreat
10:40 Sharing expectations
10:50 Intentional breathing exercises (Pranayama)
11:05 Joint warm-ups followed by Yoga practice and guided relaxation
12:15 Lunch (provided)
1:00 Chair Yoga and massage techniques
1:40 Singing Bowl: Meditation
2:10 Debrief/ Q & A
