Elise Ratliff Join us for Restorative Yoga classes with Elise. What is restorative yoga? It is a gentle, calming practice designed to relax the body and mind. It involves holding a series of passive poses for extended periods, often supported by props such as bolsters, blankets, and blocks. The focus is on deep relaxation rather…
Elise Ratliff It always feels good to take a breath after the long, hot summer and welcome the upcoming cooler months! Restorative Yoga in the fall focuses on slowing down, grounding, and supporting digestion through longer-held, supported poses with props such as bolsters, blankets, blocks, and straps. Do Restorative Yoga to bring balancing Yin energy…
Margie Parrish Hi, Sun Lakes friends! Our fall season is upon us, and that means cooler temps and the return of our snowbirds. I would like to invite you back to my Hatha Flow Yoga classes every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. The one-hour class includes poses to strengthen your muscles and bones and…
Elise Ratliff Restorative yoga in September offers a chance to slow down and rejuvenate, especially as the season transitions to fall. Look forward to a deeply relaxing and calming experience. Plan to use props like blankets, bolsters, blocks, and straps to support your body in comfortable, passive poses held for several minutes. The focus is…
Elise Ratliff Restorative yoga is a gentle, slow-paced practice focused on relaxation and rejuvenation. It uses props such as bolsters, blankets, and blocks to support the body in restful poses that target the connective tissue. It cultivates awareness of the body and breath, fostering mindfulness and a deeper connection to the present moment. To get…
Elise Ratliff Did you know that doing restorative yoga can help improve your quality of sleep? And did you know that getting adequate (and good) sleep can boost your immune function? Those sound like two really good reasons to give restorative yoga a try! Restorative yoga is a gentle, therapeutic style of yoga focused on…
As the temperatures start to rise and you are here during the sizzling summer months, you might be starting to think about what indoor activities you can do to stay happy and healthy. I would like to invite you to my Yoga classes every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Cottonwood Palo Verde…
Gentle, supportive, and therapeutic are just a few words that describe restorative yoga. Restorative yoga is a style of yoga that encourages physical, mental, and emotional relaxation. Appropriate for all levels, restorative yoga is practiced at a slow pace, focusing on long holds, stillness, and deep breathing. This yoga style is known for its ability…
Julie Bauman invites you to come to her classes at the Cottonwood Palo Verde Fitness Center on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 8 and 9 a.m. For the past 15 years, Julie has been teaching Group Fitness in the Chandler, Sun Lakes, and South Gilbert area. She currently has punch cards available 10 for $40…
Elise Ratliff Restorative yoga can help increase flexibility through its gentle, passive approach to stretching and relaxation. Here’s how: • Prolonged Passive Stretches: Restorative yoga involves holding poses for an extended time, often two to five minutes, which allows the muscles and connective tissues to lengthen gently and naturally. This passive approach can help increase…