Saturday Yin Yoga Benefiting Heart Japan

(INDOOR)

A quiet, meditative yoga practice, Yin Yoga focuses on lengthening connective tissue and is meant to complement the more active types of yoga (such as vinyasa). Yin poses are passive, meaning you relax muscles and let gravity do the work. And they're long - so you'll practice patience too. The class will last one hour and consist of 10 poses, held for 5 minutes each, with 1 minute of rest in between. Yin yoga assists the body in becoming more flexible and energizing the organ meridians. Bring your yoga mat and some water, as well as any additional props you have (such as a blanket, bolster, or block). All levels welcome.

We will begin promptly at 12:00, so plan to arrive 5 - 10 minutes early to prepare for your practice and avoid disrupting other students.

WHAT TO BRING:
Minimum: yoga mat and water
Suggested additions: blanket, bolster, block

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A Little Bit of Do-Gooding

This class will be a donation class. This means that there is no required class fee, but you are invited to make a donation of any amount (hopefully at least the $5 that you would normally pay for this class). All donations will go directly to the Heart Japan (http://heart-japan.org/) organization which directs 100% of its profits to aid victims of the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan. (PS: They'll also have their Heart Japan (http://heart-japan.org/shop/) tees available for purchase.)

Class Fee: no charge, cash donations accepted
Location: The Defoor Centre / The Gatsby Gallery
Style: YIN YOGA
Instructor: Kristen
Time: 12:00 - 1:15 p.m.

DISCLAIMER: By joining this group and participating in the group's activities, you hereby agree that you understand that yoga includes physical movements as well as an opportunity for relaxation, stress re-education, and relief of muscular tension. As is the case with any physical activity, the risk of injury, even serious or disabling, is always present and cannot be entirely eliminated. If you experience any pain or discomfort, you will listen to your body, adjust the posture and ask for support from the teacher. You will continue to breathe smoothly. Yoga is not a substitute for medical attention, examination, diagnosis or treatment. Yoga is not recommended and is not safe under certain medical conditions. You affirm that you alone are responsible to decide whether to practice yoga. You hereby agree to irrevocably release and waive any claims that you have now or hereafter may have against Kristen Leigh or Sweet Escape Yoga. You agree to assume all risks & liability related to or resulting from any & all activities. You agree that neither you nor any third party will hold Kristen Leigh or Sweet Escape Yoga liable for any injury, loss, or damage to my own person or any members of my family, friends, acquaintances, pets, or property, arising directly from or as a consequence of participating in this group.