I am pleased to share I will be leading two classes this year at Love Yoga Fest in Falmouth on October 14th. The schedule for the following two classes have yet to be finalized but one will be in the morning and one in the afternoon.
Registration info coming soon!
Coming hOMe: A Practice of Reconnecting
Our True Nature is one of unlimited, unshakeable peace and joy. But as spiritual beings, having a human experience, that reality is veiled. Yes. Despite the hardship you may face, you are whole. When you feel lost, you are whole. You are whole; always have been, always will be.
Yoga opens our eyes up to the truth of our nature which is one of wholeness, wellbeing and connectivity. This 90-minute slow flow & restore style of yoga class will integrate evidence-based techniques and trauma-informed protocols that can help to disarm the nervous system, ease the body, and guide the self back to a place we can connect with our true nature.. A coming “hOMe”.
This Is Your Brain On Yoga
Yogas citta vrtti nirodhah: yoga is the cessation of the modifications, or fluctuations, of the mind. In vedantic philosophy, every thought (vritti) leaves a “groove” or impression in the mind. Who we are, our habits, perspectives and attitudes are shaped by our environment and life experiences. In modern science, we understand this phenomenon as neuroplasticity. Yoga gives us the power to disrupt habituated patterns, effectively rewiring our brain.
Have you ever wondered why yoga makes you feel the way you do? How does a practice we do on a mat make an imprint on how we live our lives? In this 90-minute experiential lecture, you’ll explore the relationship between yoga and neuroscience, providing you with a new understanding of the power of yoga.
Lauren will introduce you to the fundamentals of brain anatomy, the impact of trauma, and what exactly is happening in the brain when we practice yoga.
Discussing the neurobiology of asana, pranayama and meditation, you will learn ways how to assimilate evidence-based practices that work with the nervous system, into your own practice or teaching.
Light movement and breathing exercises will be dispersed throughout the lecture and hand-outs, highlighting key take-aways will be provided to participants.