EXCLUSIVE INTRO TO YOGA WALL WORKSHOP
led by Brigette R. Expert-Registered Yoga Teacher 500
| Member Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| YMCA at ACRC Member | $15 |
| Community Member | $25 |
Yoga Wall History
Based on the principles of alignment, ‘the wall’ is used as a prop to deepen yoga postures by opening and creating space in the body using therapeutic techniques. The original “Yoga Wall” took on the form of ropes attached to wall hooks, designed by B.S. Iyengar. Overtime, the Yoga Wall has been modernized for greater comfort with the use of a new system of comfortable harnesses, supportive bars, and adjustable straps to accommodate all body-types. The Great Yoga Wall™ was invented in the early 1980’s, by Kedric Wolfe; he knew there had to be a “better way” to use the wall, with simple versatility. The wall can be used for a beginner that needs extra support for balance or by an advanced yogi who wants to use gravity to deepen their experience. Students with injuries or limitations may find that the Yoga Wall provides additional support as well as freedom in the joints and muscles, allowing for some relief.
Benefits of the Yoga Wall
- Allows standing postures, forward and back bends, twists and inversions.
- Can help improve overall flexibility and mobility in the joints and spine
- Builds strength in both the large muscle groups and the core.
- Creates ease in facilitating proper alignment for optimal spinal stability
- Aides in the ability to access various muscle groups in poses they are not yet able to achieve on the mat without support.
- Allows for safe progression of postures from the wall to yoga mat dissolving fear and building confidence.
- Reduces or eliminates back pain.
- Provides gentle spinal traction.
- Increases body awareness.
- Improves circulation and lymphatic flushing.
- Connects back to your inner child facilitating playfulness.
Source: Ybor Restore Yoga & More.
CORE RESTORE
led by Carin M.
Tuesdays, 12:00pm – 12:45pm
| Member Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| YMCA at ACRC Member | $35 |
| Community Member | $50 |
Questions? Reach out to our Healthy Living Director, Isabelle Reuter. You can reach her by calling the Y at 507.433.1804 ext. 122 or by email at ireuter@ymcaatacrc.org