Group yoga classes can offer an excellent introduction to the powerful corrective tools that are the yoga postures. Posture clinics as this one take your understanding and awareness of these tools to a deeper, more powerful level.

In addition to practicing, you will see others demonstrate the poses, see the effects of increased alignment awareness, and have an opportunity to both give and receive hands-on adjustments. Yes it will be fun! This is the perfect place to bring any questions you have. COST: $25.00

Try asking some nonyogis what they think happens in a yoga class, and at least one will answer that people get "all twisted up like a pretzel." In fact, we yogis do twist a lot in a well-rounded yoga practice: We twist while sitting, standing, and standing on our heads. Because there is such an intriguing variety of twists, you might guess that twists provide an abundance of benefits. And they do. There are physiological benefits to the circulatory system and internal organs, structural benefits to the musculoskeletal system, and focusing benefits to your consciousness.

Indian yoga master B.K.S. Iyengar describes twists as a "squeeze-and-soak" action: The organs are compressed during a twist, pushing out blood filled with metabolic by-products and toxins. When we release the twist, fresh blood flows in, carrying oxygen and the building blocks for tissue healing. So from the physiological standpoint, twists stimulate circulation and have a cleansing and refreshing effect on the torso organs and associated glands.

While these physiological benefits are undeniably valuable, this column will focus primarily on the functions of and benefits to muscles and joints used in twists. Yoga twists involve the spine, as well as several major joints, including the hips and shoulders. In fact, full range of motion in spinal rotation is essential to many yoga poses. Unfortunately, many people lose full spinal rotation in the course of living a sedentary lifestyle. Some losses can occur if joints fuse due to trauma, surgery, or arthritis, but most range of motion loss comes from the shortening of soft tissues.

If you don't lengthen the muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia (connective tissues) to their full length at least a few times a week, they will gradually shorten and limit the nearby joint's mobility. In the case of twisting, the limitation is usually in soft tissues around the spine, abdomen, rib cage, and hips.

If you regularly practice yoga twists, there are some clear benefits to these same joints and soft tissues. Not only do you maintain the normal length and resilience of the soft tissues, but you also help to maintain the health of the discs and facet joints (the small pair of joints on the back of the spine where each two vertebrae overlap).

A Full Series with Philip Askew
Pre-register for August 17th & 18th space is limited
Full Practice A complete circle, a full revolution.... Drop in and dig deep for Hip-opening sequences yielding stability, sensuality, and satisfaction.... Open! To channel the superabundant cosmic energy by back bending in devotion and integrity.... Change your mind; change your perspective- experience the joy, exhilaration, and empowerment of Inversions.... Wring out your insides and detox! with Twists... All in this master class thematically layered & expertly timed to an emotional arc so as to illicit a powerful cathartic experience.

Inversions & Backbends Rise up & experience the Joy, exhilaration, & empowerment of inversions, & their natural complement- Backbends, in this tremendously energizing workshop. Open up, flip the script, & bliss out!

Playing the Body Harmonic- Partnering & Assisting *no partner required
Intention: Two or more bodies in harmonic union. Giving Yoga/ Receiving Yoga. Flying, basing, Thai Massage, Yoga assists. Sharing Yoga is a skill cultivated through Practice. Let's get together! Encouraging trust-building, inner stillness, and applied strength, we’ll practice listening with the entirety of the body until we’re able to hear and feel the most minute fluctuations in the bodies of others. Poised between two worlds, in the balance and freedom that arises from a deeper understanding of our relationships to gravity, to our bodies, and to each other, we’ll access depths of trust and connection in a veritable still point between activity and receptivity, freedom and stability. This practice is not only lots of fun, but highly conducive to insights-both physical and emotional; safely supported, suspended between Heaven and Earth.

Deep Flush-Twists & Binds Flush your organs, floss your joints, cleanse your body, clear your mind. Wring out your insides, yielding clarity, mobility, & a refreshing serenity. This weekend workshop is 2 full days earlybird special is available for $199.00 until July 4th click here to register in advance as space is limited.

Congratulations on taking a big step in your yoga practice! Yoga is a transformational tool that can help you in every area of your life. But to gain the most benefit, you have to do it every day.

Paddleboard YOGA

It's back, Paddleboard Yoga An excellent way to combine the serenity of yoga and water in one practice. As soon as your paddle hits the water, you will begin to improve your balance and utilize your core in a fun and unique way.

No previous experience is required, just and open mind and a willingness to have fun! Included in class will be 20 minutes of  "free paddle time", this is where you can practice paddle technique or just paddle around exploring and enjoying the Halifax River.  Pre-registration and payment is required in advance as class size is limited, so reserve your spot today!

So, come throw your "OM" to the wind and paddle with me!!! Tina Jackson ERYT500-RYT200 and certified PaddleFit instructor