International Yoga Day at West Acres
Date/Time
June 23, 2022 - June 25, 2022
12:00 am
Categories
Family Wellness is honored to partner with Athleta and West Acres Mall to celebrate International ‘days’ of Yoga! All events are free and open to the public. All classes are at West Acres.
Thursday, June 23rd from 12:00PM to 1:00PM | Yogaflow with Lori Hill
Yogaflow is a soothing gentle class focuses on an exploration of yoga poses and how to connect them through attention to breathing, alignment and mindfulness. Therapeutic in nature, you will learn techniques to help you gain flexibility, while immersing yourself in a relaxing class that allows ample time to enjoy each pose. Expect lots of stretching & lingering in supported seated poses. Meditation and relaxation techniques will also be introduced, perfect for stress relief and overall well-being. Open to all levels of practice and abilities.
Friday, June 24th from 12:00PM to 1:00PM | Hatha Yoga Mixed Level with Karla Hensrud-Wagner
Hatha Yoga Mixed Level is designed for a wide variety of levels from beginners to more advanced students. Gain a deeper awareness of your body and develop higher levels of focus, strength, flexibility and endurance. You’ll continue to develop an understanding and appreciation of the integration of asana, pranayama breathing, and meditation. Modifications will be introduced for complex poses so that beginners can work comfortably at their own level. A great class for level 1’s and 2’s.
Saturday, June 25th from 1:00PM to 2:00PM | Vinyasa Yoga with Nikki Wharram
Vinyasa means breath-synchronized movement. When used to describe a style of yoga, Vinyasa means that poses will flow from one to another in conjunction with the breath. Vinyasa Flow is a practice where postures or asanas are connected through the breath for a transformative and balancing effect. Class builds heat, endurance, flexibility, strength. The creative sequencing found in a vinyasa class is often built around Surya namaskar (sun salutations).