Yoga Helps At-Risk Girls Cope with Trauma, Georgetown Law Report Finds
My son is a rising sophomore at Georgetown University. The school's monthly newsletter highlighted a recent yoga study conducted by Georgetown Law’s Center on Poverty and Inequality Makes my heart happy to know that trauma-informed yoga instructors can bring a sense of peace and healthier self-esteem to these girls.
http://www.law.georgetown.edu/news/press-releases/yoga-helps-at-risk-girls.cfm
More About Yin
This is a rather in-depth article (at least for me!), but I found it very informative as a Yin teacher and practitioner.
https://medium.com/@satiJen/how-yin-yoga-affects-connective-tissue-70ba3867cb23
Yoga Nidra -- Ahhhhhhhhhh
Yoga Nidra, or yogic sleep, is a relaxation and meditation technique that involves no bodily movement. Check out the link below for some of the benefits of this practice. Then, purchase or renew your class pass and attend my first yoga nidra class on Sunday, June 4 following the 4:30 p.m. Yin class -- it's free!
https://yogainternational.com/article/view/5-benefits-of-yoga-nidra
For My Athlete Friends
If you are an athlete, this article is for you: yet another reason to give Yin yoga a try!
http://dailycupofyoga.com/2017/04/25/yin-yoga-a-yoga-practice-every-athlete-should-adopt/
New to Yoga -- Read This!
Yoga can seem a bit mysterious to those not familiar with it. In order to prepare for your first class, I think these tips are quite helpful!