In these monthly workshops, you will use a Somat – a specially designed “mat” that follows the length of your spine – to experience a slowing down and a more vivid connection with your body and breath. Somat classes are gentle and designed for people who wish for more ease in their back, neck, shoulders, and hips.
Open to all levels, these workshops a good option for practitioners looking to slow down their practice and find a peaceful meditative state. Students are welcome to bring their own Somat (available for purchase at the Phinney Ridge 8 Limbs location) or use one provided by the instructor.
“Like flossing your spine.”
Schedule:
- Somat Yoga for Relaxation and Rejuvenation takes place monthly on 3rd Sundays at Phinney Ridge.
- Aug. 19, Sept. 16, Oct. 21, Nov. 18, Dec. 16, 2018 and Jan. 20, 2019.
- 6:15 PM – 7:45 PM
About the Teacher: Chiara Guerrieri
What to expect in Chiara’s Classes: Chiara teaches us how to connect with the body through the breath, how to track physical sensation moment to moment and how to find an internal sense that guides movement and choices for wellbeing. In both her SoulMat & Hatha yoga classes, expect to go slowly, to pay attention to your body and breath, and to explore alignment. An important aspect of Chiara’s teaching is to help students learn when – and from where – to stabilize or mobilize. Expect the wisdom of a 30-year teaching career, plus a good dose of humor, to infuse each class.
Main Influences/Styles/Traditions: SoulMat with Patrizia Gavoni, Hatha Yoga with Bob Smith, Forrest Yoga with Ana Forrest, Shari Fredrickson, ParaYoga with Rod Stryker, and dance from around the world.