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Feel Better Yoga

 Exploring the Cylinder of Support

February 28-March 2, 2023

Workshop/retreat for healthy aging

Building Strength, Balance, and Breath

The supremely competent structure of the human body allows us to perform an extraordinary number of movements and tasks.  In somatic yoga, we use the body as the primary source of information to create a deep shift in patterns that create imbalance and pain.  Breath, mindful awareness and slow specific movement invites us to observe the sensation of pain without judgment or resistance.  Simply experiencing, without the overlay of judgment, our perception of pain shifts.  This creates a pathway to pain relief without pharmacologic interventions that is long lasting and self healing. 

Join us for three days exploring new ways to increase stability and mobility in the core cylinder of support - the 4 major muscles that hold us up. Back pain and balance challenges are often the result of stress, joint instability and ineffective patterns of movement. Shifting communication patterns between brain and muscles through slow mindful movement increases fluidity and invites awareness and strength.

Explore possibilities of movement that allow for pain free movement at any age. Small group allows for individualized attention and deep learning

Gathering in beautiful Carmel Valley, CA for a workshop of learning, change and renewal

Retreat Schedule

Tuesday, February 28, 9:00 am-4:00 pm (lunch included)

Morning asana class with breath practices and focus on somatic yoga movement.

Workshop: simple anatomy covering the cylinder of support muscles that are essential for core strength and back health (might be surprising!). Followed by movements which integrate information from the workshop.

Explore your unique patterns in everyday movements, recognize the stimulus for pain pathways. Activate different neural pathway through mindful movement to shift and heal from pain.

We close the day with Yoga Nidra 

Wednesday, March 1 9:00 am-4:00 pm (lunch included)

Morning asana class which focuses on movement that brings balance to the core

Workshop:  learn everyday tips for integrating movement into life to strengthen the body and improve balance.  Experience the power of using breath to change how we feel in the body. 

We’ll end the day with Yoga Nidra

Thursday, March 2 9:00 am-1:00 pm

Putting it together-implementing change to create new strength and balance-Take home movements and tools to change your everyday experience of balance and strength

Accommodations Available

Carmel Valley Lodge offers the perfect setting for this time of renewal and change set in the beauty and quiet of Carmel Valley, CA. Great views of the Santa Lucia Mountains are offered from this lodge. With a private patio, all of the warmly decorated rooms at Carmel Valley Lodge come equipped with cable TV and a fireplace. Lodging is not included in the retreat price.

A continental breakfast is offered and includes local pastries, yogurt, fruit, hard-boiled eggs, and coffee and tea. Special offer for retreat guests: book three nights and get the third night free or get 10% off a one or two night stay.

Call 831-659-2261 Be sure to tell them you're joining the Feel Better Yoga retreat to get 10% off or the mid-week special