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Rstorative Yoga & Fascia ReleaseI've realized when I am in stress I tend to:
-Freeze and shut down (emotionally, physically, spiritually)
-Isolate and go into my head to try
-Dissociate into my phone, tv or external sources
-Disconnect from myself and others
-Fall into old habits or patterns
-Be less open to ideas and other people's input
-See less solutions to the same problems that arise
-React faster and stir up emotions in those around me
-Stop having fun and doing things I enjoy
-Become overwhelmed by challenging situations
Perhaps you’ve felt like this too.
If so, who is the person you are when you are not stressed? Do you remember what that is like? Do you want to remember?
Sometimes emotional trauma or stressors can result in physical symptoms because the memory of the trauma is stored in the fascia. The fascia is a connective tissue made up of primarily collagen that forms a matrix throughout your body and helps to support overall structure, stabilize and to aid in movement. In fact, the fascia is the largest connective tissue system in the human body and tends to hold and trap stagnant emotions and energies. Fascia can harden and become dehydrated over time as a result of emotional trauma and the body's response to extreme stress. This can lead to symptoms such as brain fog, low energy, headaches, back pain, neck pain, numbness and tingling and overall imbalance & dysfunction (Recommended reading: Fascial Release for Structural Balance by Thomas Myers).
Restorative practices such as yin yoga, somatic exercises & fascial maneuvers can help slowly stretch and open up the fascia and other connective tissues through the use of gravity and time. Both practices compliment each other by reducing cortisol and stress levels, promoting increased circulation and lymphatic drainage, and helping to release tension and trapped emotions in the fascia. Opening up the fascia can bring not only a physical release, but also a spiritual and emotional release.
WE RESUME CLASSES APRIL 1
This introductory Restorative Yoga & Fascia Release experience will include gentle stretching, breath work and fascial maneuvers in order to open up the fascia and release tension in the body. You can expect to experience a slow paced, accessible, and restorative class accompanied by the beautiful acoustics of the Roman Pavilion surrounded by the trees of Tower Grove Park.
Class will be held from 6:00-7:00pm on Mondays at Tower Grove Park at the Roman Pavilion & will include a brief introduction, intention setting, fascia release & breath work, yin yoga & yoga nidra meditation/silent reflection.
Further details:
-Ages: 13+
-$10+ donation
-All levels welcome.
The workshop will be cancelled in the case of inclement weather/illness. Please stay updated through @sarahbankz on IG or [email protected] by email for updates.
Sign up here: https://www.towergrovepark.org/calendar/2024/5-6/fascia-yoga
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Tower Grove Farmers' Market, Jansen Sharpening, W North Dr, St Louis, MO 63116, United States,St. Louis, Missouri