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Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , , on October 2, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Holistic Yoga offers a nurturing experience to the whole person; mind, body, and spirit. By incorporating the concepts of mindfulness students bring awareness to the inner life. This helps the student recognize emotions, habitual patterns of thinking, and discover insights into the inner workings of the mind. Below are class descriptions.

The Tuesday 9:30 & Wednesday 9 AM Slow Flow classes are designed to fit the needs of the 50+ yogi but yogis of all ages are welcome. Class ends with 5 minutes of silent meditation.

Wednesday at 10:30 we have Yoga Blend. This class is prefect for the yogi who cannot get on the floor. We do yoga sitting in a chair and standing. Sometimes qigong is included. Class ends with 5 minutes of silent meditation.

Click the “Schedule” tab for more information. If you are viewing this on your smart phone scroll to the top and click on the “hamburger” in the top left corner. Select “Schedule” from the drop-down menu. Classes are also available at Belle Meade and Pine Knoll for residents and their guest.

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Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the wind longs to play with your hair. ~ Kahlil Gibran

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , on September 23, 2020| Leave a Comment »

Autumn ~ In Traditional Oriental Medicine, autumn is the time of year to nurture the body by focusing on nurturing the lungs and large intestines. This can be done by eating foods which are good for the lungs such as garlic, onions, ginger, and mustard; while limiting dairy products.

The lungs are associated with the emotion of letting go. So this is also a good time of year to let go of those things which don’t serve you. It could be material items as well as mental/emotional.

It’s like peeling an onion. Sometimes it’s easier to let go of the material items that don’t serve us. Some folks start with the refrigerator, pantry, or medicine cabinet. Then eventually work toward letting go of the deeper garbage that needs to be released.

However, let me encourage you to take an inventory of that mental/emotional stuff that feels like a weight on your shoulders and let us work with it this fall.

I’ll offer you opportunities during our opening meditation to explore those feelings, let go of some of these things and replace the heaviness with the lightness of loving-kindness. This is one of the best ways to bring joy into your life.

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