YAY

In this hurried world we live in, it can be challenging to manage and cope with the pressures of school, sports, friendship and family. The back-to-school season gives us the opportunity to set intentions, plan for positive changes and embark on new challenges. In YAY (young adult yoga), we help you bust stress, embrace happiness and prepare for a productive and joyful year. We focus on practical yoga, meditation and journaling practices that can help:

• Decrease stress and anxiety
  • Improve concentration
  • Increase balance, strength and coordination
  • Boost physical and emotional flexibility|
  • Heighten awareness of self and others

Students are welcome to sign up for one session at our normal drop-in rate or the entire four-part series for $50. Space is limited to allow for a more personal connection so pre-registration is strongly encouraged.

Yoga for a Stronger Game
September 14  |  4:00-5:00
Do you often feel tight or sore after practice or a game? Do you hate getting benched when you’re injured? Whether you're just playing a sport for fun, or hoping to "go pro", yoga-based stretching can complement your after-school sport by improving your performance, decreasing recovery time, increasing flexibility and reducing the risk of injury. This workshop will focus on stretching practices that you can incorporate to help you feel better during and after practice/games, no matter what sport you play. You will leave with new stretches to lengthen and strengthen muscles and feel better prepared to do your best on the field, court, or track, etc.

Meditation in Motion
October 12  |  4:00-5:00
Balancing school, family, friends, work, after-school sports and preparing for post-graduation life pulls us in so many directions. Studies have shown yoga and meditation can help manage stress and improve focus so we can be better equipped to deal with life’s ups and downs. In this workshop, we will flow through a lively yoga practice, sit for a guided meditation and leave armed with yogic and meditation tools to carry you through the year.

Ready, Set, Breathe
November 9  |  4:00-5:00 PM
Yoga and breathwork can boost focus, creativity and discipline, increase clarity, reduce stress and anxiety and serve as an indispensable tool to use when life’s twists and turns feel overwhelming. This workshop invites you to participate in a yoga practice that incorporates a variety of breathing techniques to relax the body and calm the mind. You’ll leave with a renewed sense of confidence and a handful of strategies when tackling the stresses of everyday life.

Write This Way
December 14  |  4:00-5:00 PM
Journaling provides a healthy way to express thoughts and feelings and can be a beneficial tool for dealing with emotions. Together, yoga and journaling can also help increase mindfulness, productivity and time-management skills. In this workshop, we will blend these two mindful practices by setting intentions in writing, flowing through a physical yoga practice and developing personal mantras to support you through the year. Students will receive additional writing prompts to try at home, so you can continue your journaling practice on your own and feel better prepared to start your school year off on the right foot.