Wild Yoga Fall 2024 - ENDED

Program Description

Wild Yoga = Green Exercise. Green Exercise is a term used to describe how exercising in nature benefits our emotional well-being. Twenty years of studies have found that exercising in green spaces (or a beach, mountain top, etc) magnifies the general benefits of exercise, reducing stress and boosting our mood. Add in sunlight, essential oils in the air, good bacteria in soil, the effect of birdsong on our brain... Suffice to say, Green Exercise is extra beneficial for our physical and mental health. Each Wild Yoga class will consist of a 45 min gentle flow connecting our breath with fluid movement to warm muscles, lubricate joints, and strengthern & lengthen our bodies... all while absorbing the rich sights, sounds and smells of the nature that surrounds us. Class level will have an intermediate focus, so some knowledge of yoga will be helpful. All levels are welcome and plenty of pose options for will be offered to further challenge and/or accomodate physical needs. Classes will be held on Rolling Ridge's "Great Lawn" giving us a view of the lake, the mansion, tree tops all around and a bald eagle's nest overhead. If the sun is out, both sunny and shadey space will be available. A 10 minute savanna at the end of the class, will aim to open our senses and bring a deeper connection with the natural world. The main goal is to take time out of your day/week to quiet the busy mind, stir up some feel-good energy and gratitude, and to have an appointment with life! DETAILS: Wednesdays, 9/4 - 10/2 (rain date 10/9) 8:45 - 9:45am $75 Rolling Ridge Retreat and Conference Center 660 Great Pond Rd, North Andover *If you are only able to make a couple of classes, feel free to inquire about a drop in rate and a seperate registration. Nature's Pace is pleased to be an Eco-Partner with Rolling Ridge. Be sure to check out their full line up of programming: www.rollingridge.org *Please bring a yoga mat that you don't mind using on the earth. *Keep in mind... some mornings may be cool, some may be humid, but with the right layers it will all feel fantastic! *If class is postponed due to weather, we will keep adding Wednesday mornings until we complete 5. *You will receive an email from me with a few reminders before the first class. *Your instructor, Christine Cohne, is YTT200 trained through Yoga Farm in Ithaca, NY