Metrowest Meditation and Mindfulness Group

We invite you to join for a very mindful restorative yoga class where each pose will feel meditative. You will find this class extremely helpful in finding deep relaxation with sense of peace and calm. Restorative yoga has many benefits for health and well being, one of the largest being the de-stress factor. This class will be ideal for any practitioner, as it will involve some gentle stretching with use of deep, mindful breathwork followed by a series of poses supported with various props in order to allow both the body and mind to truly relax. These poses become very meditative as you follow guided breath awareness. Just a few of the benefits include: Relief of muscle tension and fatigue Stress reduction Reduction of blood pressure Improved sleep Relax and renew with us! Please bring a scarf or a small towel to cover your face and/or eyes as needed during Shavasana. Email [masked] with any Q and payment structure. You can pay what you want for your first class.

Whether this is the first time you’ve stepped onto a Yoga mat, or you’d like the opportunity to work with an experienced Yoga instructor, this class is perfect for you. We’ll be delving into various Yoga poses combined with Yogic breathing. The philosophy and science of this ancient, yet modern, practice will be woven in to give a complete introduction to yoga. Benefits of this class include: In-depth instruction on alignment Introduction to various types of Yoga postures A slower pace, with an opportunity for questions to be asked as needed Finding an meditative way to move into your yoga practice Ritu Kapur is an experienced Yoga instructor and has been on her path of yoga journey for 12 years. Zoom link for the Classes: https://zoom.us/j/711933380 Register at www.SOHUM.org

Virtual Pranayama and Chakra Meditation Join Ritu Kapur every Wednesday morning for a unique class. We will focus on the Science of breathing called Pranayama. You will learn different types of pranayama and how you can practice them safely and benefit from them. We will talk about and meditate on Chakras after pranayma. Chakras are the energy centers in our body. We will talk about how they affect our energy and how you can meditate on them. This class will include sharing of information and experiential work. This class is appropriate for all levels. Please register for the class at www.SOHUM.org to get the Zoom link. Get 10% off when you buy a 5 or 10 class-card Email [masked] with any Q.

Yoga Nidra is a state of conscious deep sleep. It is a wakeful state of deep introversion and a powerful relaxation technique. One hour of effective yoga nidra is said to be equivalent to 3-4 hours of sleep. It can go deep into the subconscious and “undo” old patterns and habits. Body, mind and spirit benefit from this practice. Body and breath awareness are fostered through guided instructions while lying on your back or side. A small pillow and blanket are suggested. The Benefits of this practice include: • Relaxation of the mind • Clearing the unconscious • Awakening creativity • Enhancing memory and learning capacity • Counteracting stress • Managing psychological disorders • Managing psychosomatic diseases • Promoting willpower This class is offered via Zoom by Sohum owner, Ritu Kapur. You can register at www.SOHUM.org to get the password for the class Email [masked] with any Q.