KY Yoga Therapy - Workshops & Classes

SPECIAL ISSUE CLASSES

***One breath class is required before beginning any special issues classes.

LOWER BACK

Stabilize the sacrum
Restore symmetry to the pelvic girdle
Stretch the pelvic lumbar muscles
Increase circulation
Using breath to create more oxygen in the vertebral column

UPPER BACK AND NECK

Decrease neck compression caused by tension
Stretch and lengthen the neck for better cervical alignment, caused by poor posture
Decrease the kyphotic curvature
Improve the functional relationships of the lumbar thoracic, the thoracic cervical and the scapula thoracic
Increasing range of motion of the neck

SLEEP DISORDERS

Manage sleep problems
Curb heightened anxiety at bedtime
Use relaxation techniques to make it difficult to fall asleep
Initiate and maintain restorative sleep

BALANCE

Learn postures to stabilize your body
Learn poses to build strength for balance poses
Learn breath techniques to focus for balance poses

DIGESTIVE ISSUES, USING TWISTS

Twisting postures create a "wringing" effect on the abdominal organs. This helps to flush out the liver and other organs. Directing blood and lymphatic fluid into the larger vessels of the cardiovascular system, eliminating toxins

Aids in digestion
Increases spinal range of motion
Energizes
Strengthens abdominal musculature, the core movers in twisting postures

ARTHRITIS, OSTEO, AND RHEUMATOID

Decrease pain and increase warmth in affected joint area
Increase range of motion in the joint
Use breath and mantra work to detract from painful areas

ANXIETY AND STRESS RELATED ISSUES

Learn postures to relax the tense muscles
Learn to decrease mind chatter
Use breathing techniques to slow down the tense anxious feeling
Set up you own practice to manage negative situations