What we’re about
This group is all about accessible yet potent ways to calm the nervous system and raise mindfulness and body-awareness. All activities are:
• stress-reducing
• mood-boosting
• sleep-enhancing (yes, even the sunrise cold exposure!)
• backed up by scientific research
YIN YOGA | Priority Lab, an exclusive studio in El Born
These Yin Yoga practices are focused on bringing space in the body and the mind. The accessible and explorative practice of passive stretching brings you deep relaxation, release, and space in body and mind. Yin yoga is a very tranquil yoga, with static poses, long holds and no muscle activation, so we stimulate the deeper layers in the body to release blockages and increase flexibility.
Some practices include myofascial release (MFR) by the use of massage balls, several self massage techniques and MFR-techniques.
These practices are for all levels and bodies.
Not suitable for those who are pregnant or those who suffer from PTSD.
Note: in Priority Lab we have two lovely cats. They do not interrupt the practices, but those with severe cat allergy must be aware. This is only for the events at Priority Lab.
EVENTS WITH CACAO & YIN
CACAO SUNRISE | Playa de Bogatell
Join our weekly event and start your day in the best way. We drink focus-enhancing and mood-boosting ceremonial cacao, while we watch the sunrise with a guided meditation.
In the warmer months, we then slide into a brief and gentle yin yoga practice to stretch and connect with the body, after which we can go for a refreshing dip in the Mediterranean sea.
During the colder months, we skip the yin practice, and do gentle breathwork and deliberate cold exposure in the cold water instead. Afterwards, we warm up with a warm cup of ceremonial cacao.
CACAO CEREMONIES | diverse locations
Give yourself a moment of deep rest, connection and bliss by joining a cacao ceremony. In my cacao ceremonies we combine the alchemy of ceremonial cacao with a potent visualization meditation, the calm of yin yoga and the vibrations of sounds, singing and diverse instruments.
Ceremonial cacao is a safe, psychoactive (not psychedelic!) superfood that works on the cardiovascular system and on the brain chemistry. Its nutrients and active compounds (Theobromine, Tryptophan, Anandamide and Phenylethylamine) are focus-enhancing, stress-reducing, antidepressant, stimulanting yet relaxing, and very nourishing for the body and mind. It brings us in a state of deeper connection with ourselves and ones around is.
The cacao ceremonies take place once a month at Maitri or other studios in the proximity of El Born / Gotico / Eixample.
CONTACT
Irene
0031648262595
irene@priority-lab.com
Instagram: @irenearonstein
