Yoga & Meditation in Ashburn
Yoga is an ancient practice of bringing mindful awareness into the discovery of the mind-body-spirit connection “Yoga is the calming of the fluctuations of the mind in order to find unity within.” (Barkataki, 2020)
The word yoga derives from the Sanskrit word “yuj,” meaning “to yoke” or “union.” Its roots are believed to have originated from the Indus Valley Civilization and have been passed down for thousands of years by mostly Brown and Black practitioners and teachers from India, South Asia and Egypt.
While this practice is old, its teachings continue to be studied and have been found to reduce stress and anxiety, relieve chronic pain, improve mental well-being, improve cardiovascular functioning, support the parasympathetic nervous system, and increase flexibility to name a few.
Yoga not only incorporates movement into the body, but also recognizes that movement alone can not fully connect us with our inner wisdom and unify our mind, body, and spirit. In traditional yoga, there are 8 limbs to achieve this unity and Kirsten will work with you to curate a guided practice that speaks directly to your needs at this time. This may include:
Pranayama (Yogic Art of Breathing/Breathwork)
Pratyahara (Journaling)
Dhyana (Meditation)
Dharana (Mindfulness) and/or
Asana (Movement)
Every BODY can practice yoga, but not every yoga practice looks the same. This space is designed to provide tools to support your nervous system and empower you to slow down and connect within.
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What’s Included: 30-Minute Session
30-minute sessions start at $70 and 60-minute sessions start at $140
Setting up your comfortable seat
Explanation of what practices we will explore
Gentle seated movement to shake out a little energy
2 breathing/pranayama techniques to calm the nervous system
Guided visualization of body relaxation
Concentration on a mantra and breath to build connection within and stay present
Guided visualization designed toward a calm body and calm mind
Quiet stillness for a few minutes
Gently coming back to the body
Option to journal about the experience
What’s Included: 60-Minute Session
Everything in the 30-minute session plus extended time for pranayama
Join Kirsten’s upcoming Yoga retreat this September:
Thursday, September 12 - Sunday, September 15, 2024
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