Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu - May all beings everywhere, be free and happy.
Class Description
Mindfulness and Breathing
At the start of the class, Sophia will guide you to focus the mind on the present moment helping to create body awareness, relax the nervous system and calm the mind. Simple breathing exercises are practiced to improve breath control.
Intention
The mind is a powerful tool when used with the intention to be present and to heal. Intentions allow the student to move with awareness on deeper levels of emotion and sensation, bringing more knowledge and understanding of the subtle body; the Nadis or energy channels, and Chakras or energy centres.
e.g. In today’s class we set the intention of connecting with the Sacral Chakra (abdomen) to clear stagnant energy to enhance our experience of creativity and sexuality.
Asanas
Physical postures chosen to stretch, strengthen and release toxins and bring focus to the internal body and the present moment. Always warming up safely, and preparing the body to mobilise and move through the postures of the class.
*Modifications are given for beginners and advanced level students
Savasana
Final relaxation. Sophia will guide you to cultivate a deep awareness to the body and breath. Body scan meditations, breathing exercises and Mantras are offered to students during this important pose which help to reduce the symptoms of stress manifested in the body and for students to take a moment to stop, listen and reset.