Yoga for Stress Reduction Workshop

All levels are welcome. Workshop is offered by donation of any size and all proceeds go to support La Peña.

About the workshop:
Stress and its physical manifestations (e.g. tight neck and shoulders, trouble sleeping, headaches, racing thoughts, low back pain, poor digestion, etc.) are pervasive in our fast-paced and demanding world. Additionally, many of our community members have expressed post-election stress. Please join us for a workshop focused on developing useful strategies for combating stress and increasing vitality.

In this workshop we will:
-Discuss common stress triggers and their impact on the mind and body
-Learn simple techniques to reduce and manage stress: yoga, breath work, mindfulness practices, guided imagery, self-massage, etc.
-Learn strategies to promote greater vitality, boost mood, and become more stress resilient
– The workshop will conclude with a singing bowl meditation and creative writing exercise to destress.

Please wear clothing you feel comfortable moving in, and warm layers if you get cold easily. All materials will be provided, but you are encouraged to bring your own mat (La Peña has extras if you don’t have one), journal and writing utensil, and any other props necessary for your comfort.

About the Instructor, Jordanna Glueckauf:
Jordanna completed her 200-hour teacher training in Raja Yoga with the Niroga Institute, a style of yoga that emphasizes the benefits of meditation, breathing exercises, and yoga postures for stress reduction and increased health and vitality. Her classes offer a safe, inclusive environment which emphasize yoga techniques to increase self-awareness and regulation. She currently works full time as a Certified Massage Practitioner, and brings her knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and kineosology to her teachings. In her spare time she enjoys dance, live music, reading, and cooking.

Jordanna offers a free Mindfulness Yoga Class every Tuesday at La Peña from 10:30am-11:45am.