Free Post-Thanksgiving Yoga Mala in West Reno

Join Kaia FIT Sierra for a gratitude-rich Yoga Mala class at 9 a.m. the day after Thanksgiving at Kaia's West Reno studio (6160 Mae Anne Ave. #1).

Everyone is welcome to join! Men or women. You are welcome to bring your own yoga mat.

You can RSVP directly in advance (and sign the waiver online) at tinyurl.com/KaiaSierraSchedule.

If you have any issues signing up through Mindbody, please arrive early so that the coach can sign you in and have you sign the online waiver at the studio. When in doubt, just show up!

WHAT'S A YOGA MALA?

It's a Vinyasa Yoga-style class involving the completion of 108 sun salutations divided into four rounds to focus on yourself, your friends/family, your community and the world. In Sanskrit, “Vinyasa” can be translated to mean linking breath with motion in a continuous flow. Thus, Sun Salutations are physically challenging and are an excellent cardiovascular workout.

WHY DO PEOPLE PRACTICE 108 SUN SALUTATIONS?

It is believed that the fire (internal heat) that you build during this practice is cleansing, detoxifying, and gets you more in touch with yourself. There are many benefits to practicing 108 Sun Salutations.

• Move Energy: Sun Salutations heat the body and activate Prana, or upward energy. You’ve probably heard in yoga class that the active parts of class (like a Vinyasa flow) help create and move energy and stuck emotions. The slower parts of class (like hip openers and reclined poses) help release energy and emotions that no longer serve you.
• Surrender: During 108 Sun Salutations, you will at some point think, “Why did I sign up for this?” If you keep going, you will find a state of ease, and even a sense of flow. You will surrender to the process, acknowledge what arises emotionally, and then let it go. When you finish, you will feel lighter and find meaning in this ancient ritual.

ABOUT KAIA FIT SIERRA:

It's a women’s fitness and nutrition program with four locations in Reno-Sparks (as well as online workout options) that specializes in delivering personalized training in a group atmosphere.

TRY KAIA FOR ONE FREE WEEK AT WWW.KAIAFITSIERRA.COM OR TINYURL.COM/KAIASIERRAWELCOME.