CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA:
Trauma Release Yoga with Erin Henshaw
Tuesdays, July 2, 9, 16 from 6–7:30 pm | $25/drop-in or $60/series
ERIN HENSHAW
Description: Trauma Release Yoga Class
The psoas is known as our “fight or flight” muscle because of the stress and tension it endures in times of trauma. Chronic tightening of the psoas can result in repressed emotions and physical pain beginning in the low back and migrating up and down the body. In this trauma- informed yoga class we will strengthen and fatigue the psoas in preparation for the natural release of deep shaking.
This class is appropriate for all ages and levels as long as there is a high level of maturity. We will also offer the opportunity to check-in about the experience at the end of class.
Bio: Erin co-founded The Mind Body Project in Beijing in 2015, to bring balanced wellness to expats. Erin believes in experiential learning, and has studied and taught mindfulness programs for schools, companies and communities in Africa, Indonesia, China and with the Contemplative Sciences Center at the University of Virginia. With a background in Hatha Yoga, LifeForce Yoga, Mindful Schools and Free Diving, she specializes in trauma-informed facilitator trainings, breathwork and applied mindfulness for the entrepreneurial mindset. Programs with Erin involve a strong foundation in brain science, a container of kindness and a dash of extreme optimism for discovering our human potential. Erin will be in Virginia this summer before returning to China in the fall. To learn more, visit www.themindbodyproject.com
Intro to Breathwork
Sunday, July 14 from 2–5 pm | $45
Intro to breathwork will introduce you to the basics of the brain, including the difference between our fight or flight and rest and digest responses. We will explore a variety of breathing techniques such as box breathing, alternative nostril and bee's breath, so that you may pick a technique that feels good to you.
About Erin Henshaw
Erin co-founded The Mind Body Project in Beijing in 2015, to bring balanced wellness to expats. Erin believes in experiential learning, and has studied and taught mindfulness programs for schools, companies and communities in Africa, Indonesia, China and with the Contemplative Sciences Center at the University of Virginia. With a background in Hatha Yoga, LifeForce Yoga, Mindful Schools and Free Diving, she specializes in trauma-informed facilitator trainings, breathwork and applied mindfulness for the entrepreneurial mindset. Programs with Erin involve a strong foundation in brain science, a container of kindness and a dash of extreme optimism for discovering our human potential. Erin will be in Virginia this summer before returning to China in the fall. To learn more, visit www.themindbodyproject.com
Thai Message and Deep Relaxation
ERICA “RIC” RODRIGUEZ
Friday July, 26th from 6–9 pm | $60 includes hot tea and all props
Instructors: Erin Lee Henshaw and Erica 'Ric' Rodriguez
Description: Join us for our most popular program that offers a bit of everything, Thai yoga massage and deep relaxation. Ric combines her skills in Thai yoga and facilitation with Erin's background in meditation and yogic relaxation to create this experiential workshop. We will look into the healing and joyful art of touch and the nourishing benefits of deep relaxation. You will first be introduced to the the theory and practice of thai massage through partner activities, and then experience the calming and integrating practices of yin yoga and yoga nidra. We'll end the program with a sharing circle and community vibes.
20 max participants (minimum 10)
MIND YOUR BODY OASIS, CRYSTAL CITY: https://www.mindyourbodyoasis.com/workshops
