Kids' Yoga

The most wonderful children attended my adult yoga class this morning! When their parents first approached me about bringing them to class, I was a little hesitant about it. Kids' Yoga is quite different than an adult yoga class. (Kids's yoga classes are paced much faster.) I felt that the rigorous routine my adults usually practiced would be too overwhelming for the children. Ultimately, I was afraid of ruining the yoga experience for them. (What if they're bored? What if they leave hating yoga?) Before class started I shook their tiny little hands while they articulately introduced themselves. At that moment I knew everything would be OK. It was a little challenging at first to teach the adults while modifying poses for the kids, but it actually ended up being extremely fun for me personally. To top it off, class progressed pretty smoothly. Although I still believe that the children would have tons more fun in an actual kids' yoga class, I told both the parents and children that they were welcome to come back ANY time!! Which brings my to my next point...

I've decided to get certified in Kids' Yoga, probably by the end of July. Before moving to Boston, I taught piano, voice, and yoga to elementary and middle-school-aged children. It was awesome!!! And a little fatiguing at times ;) Anyway, teaching those two children this morning inspired me to go ahead and finally get certified in Kids' Yoga. Wish me luck :D

Yoga Workshop on the Chakras at YMCA

I'm pleased to announce that Jessica Abelson and I are conducting a special Chakras workshop at the Wang on Saturday, July 14th, 1-4 pm. We will lead you through a vigorous series of asanas (yoga poses) that will connect you to your chakras. This workshop will specifically address the first two chakras by using yoga poses and breathing exercises to revitalize your feet, knees, legs, abdomen and lower back.

You will learn:
1) Where and what the chakras do
2) Basic anatomy of the spine
3) How to modify yoga poses for injuries
4) How to use your intuition via the chakras

Below is a list of the essential chakras and their corresponding glands in the body:
1) Muladhara - Renal
2) Swadhishtana - Gonad
3) Manipuraka - Adrenal
4) Anahata - Thymus
5) Vishuddhi - Thyroid
6) Ajna - Pituitary
7) Sahasrara - Pineal

This workshop is open to both YMCA members ($45 fee) and non-members ($55). Students of all levels, from complete beginners to experienced practitioners, are welcome!

If you've questions, email Catherine at Catherine@YogaSublime.com or Jessica, UpsideDown90@hotmail.com. You can also phone call Catherine at (617) 426-2237 x242. We hope to see you there!